Prince George's County, MD

DivorceCare

DivorceCare; a divorce recovery seminar and support group: Meets at Northwest Baptist Church in Reisterstown each Wednesday at 6:30 PM. Childcare programs are provided. The church is located at intersection of Route 140 and I 795, which is 300 Westminster Road. Our next 14-week session starts Wednesday, September 30th. You are able to join at any time. DivorceCare features nationally recognized experts on divorce and recovery topics. Seminar sessions include “ Facing Your Anger”, Facing Your Loneliness”, “Depression”, “New Relations”, “KidCare” and “Forgiveness.” For more information, please call (410) 833-7220.

Northwest Baptist Church  410-833-7220

Northwest Baptist Church

6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Sing With Chesapeake Harmony

Women singers are invited to learn what four-part harmony is like by joining the Chesapeake Harmony Chorus on Wednesday nights at 7:30 pm at historic Baldwin Hall, 1348 Millersville Rd. at Hwy 178. You don't have to read music; learning tapes provided. Try us out! For information, call 410-647-5432 or visit www.chesapeakeharmony.com.

Chesapeake Harmony Chorus  410-647-5432

Millersville Rd. and Hwy 178

7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Eastern High School 35-year Reunion

The Class of 1973 of Eastern High School, Washington, DC, seeks alumni to participate in its 35-year class reunion. Information: 301-741-2687; BvPrin@verizon.net.

EHS Reunion Committee  None

Food Pantry

Christ Episcopal Church, 8710 Old Branch Ave., Clinton, offers a Food Pantry for local residents in need between 9 and 11 a.m. on the third Saturday of each month. Canned and dry foods and a small assortment of toiletries are available. Information: 301-868-1330.

Christ Church, Clinton  301-868-1330

9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Colonial Foodways

The Accokeek Foundation will offer the program, Colonial Foodways, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the 3rd Saturday of each month, through December, at the National Colonial Farm. Admission fee; free to members. Costumed interpreters will demonstrate food preparation methods representative of tobacco-growing families in P.G. Co. in the late 1700s. Information: 301-283-2113.

Accokeek Foundation  301-283-2113

Accokeek

10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Nature Nuts

The Accokeek Foundation offers Nature Nuts, for ages 3 to 5 with an adult, on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 11 a.m., through October, at the National Colonial Farm Museum Garden. Cost is $6; $5 for members. Registration is required. Participants can hear stories, create craft projects and go on outdoor adventures.

Accokeek Foundation  301-283-2113

3400 Bryan Point Rd, Accokeek

11 a.m. to noon

Mid-Week Bird Walks

The Prince George's Audubon Society hosts mid-week Evening Bird Walks on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month at 6 p.m., through summer, on the Luther Goldman Birding Trail, College Park/Berwyn Heights. Free. Participants should meet at the parking lot. Information: 301-459-3375; 301-262-5148.

Prince George's Audubon Society  301-262-5148

Lake Artemesia Natural Area Park, College Park

6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Yard Sale

The P.G. Co. Elks Lodge and Bladensburg VFD Ladies Auxiliary will hold a Yard Sale fund-raiser on August 23, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Riverdale Elks Lodge, 6700 Kenilworth Ave., Riverdale. Vendor spaces are available for $20 each and include a table. Information: 301-927-0437.

P.G. Co. Elks Lodge 1778  301-927-0437

6700 Kenilworth Avenue, Riverdale

Holistic Seminar

The Bowie-Crofton Holistic Community offer seminars on Mondays from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Borders Books and Music, 4420 Mitchellville Rd., Bowie. Free. Information: 410-924-1971.

Bowie Crofton Holistic Community  410-924-1971

3700 Idolstone Lane, Bowie

Child Advocate Volunteers Needed

Court Appointed Special Advocates, 6525 Belcrest Rd., Suite G55, Hyattsville, seeks volunteers to investigate and monitor cases of abused children living in foster care. Volunteers work 10 to 15 hours per month visiting children and collaborating with social workers, parents, judges and more. Training will begin on Sept. 8. Information: 301-209-0491; www.pgcasa.org.

Court Appointed Special Advocates  301-209-0491

Legal Advice

Community Legal Services, 6801 Kenilworth Ave., Suite 150, Riverdale, offers legal advice on Maryland family law and landlord-tenant issues, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, by appointment. Free. Information: 301-864-8353, ext. 13.

Community Legal Services  301-864-8353

6801 Kenilworth Ave, Suite 150, Riverdale

Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway

Victory Chapel, 16401 Manning Rd W., Accokeek, will hold a back-to-school Backpack giveaway, with free food, games and backpacks filled with school supplies (while supplies last), on Aug. 23 from noon to 3 p.m. Information: 301-293-9000.

Victory Chapel  301-293-9000

16401 Manning Road W., Accokeek

Labor Day Festival

Sacred Heart Church, 16501 Annapolis Rd., Bowie, will hold its annual Parish Labor Day Festival, with food, games, crafts, and more, on Sept. 1 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information: 301-262-0704.

Sacred Heart Church  301-262-0704

16501 Annapolis Rd., Bowie

Kindermusik Class

MNCPPC will sponsor a Kindermusik class, for ages 2 to 5, on Aug. 23, 9:30 a.m. to noon, at the Bowie Community Center, 3209 Stonybrook Dr. There will be an instrument giveaway and door prizes. Free. Reservations are required: 301-805-5936; www.mrssingskindermusik.com.

MNCPPC  301-805-5936

Bowie Community Center, 3209 Stonybrook Dr.

Community Wellness Fair

Prince George's Hospital Center, 3001 Hospital Dr., Cheverly, will host a Community Wellness Fair, with free blood pressure and cholesterol screenings and activities promoting healthy living, on Aug. 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Hospital Center Pavilion. Free admission; book bags will be given to the first 100 people. Information: 301-618-3858.

Prince George's Hospital Center  301-618-3858

3001 Hospital Drive Cheverly

New and Upcoming Gospel Singer Audition

Upper Room Church, 7500 Marlboro Pike, District Heights, will hold a New and Upcoming Gospel Singer Audition on Aug. 28 from noon to 6 p.m. The winner will receive free studio time to record a CD; first 40 contestants will receive a free coffee mug. Entry fee is $25. Information: 202-957-9482.

Upper Room Church  202-957-9482

7500 Marlboro Pike, District Heights

Bereavement Support Group

The Patuxent Widowed Persons Service will offer a 6-week Bereavement Support Group for newly widowed persons, beginning Sept. 25 at 7 p.m. at the Greenbelt Community Center, 15 Crescent Rd. Free. Information: 301-441-8943; 301- 474-6892.

Patuxent Widowed Persons Service  301-441-8943

in the Greenbelt Community Center, 15 Crescent Rd.

Voter Registration Drive

Spottswood AME Zion Church, 419 Hill Rd., Landover, will hold a Voter Registration Drive on Aug. 30 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Attendees can register to vote, change their address and ask questions. Information: 301-336-9315.

Spottswood AME Zion Church  301-336-9315

419 Hill Rd., Landover

Retired Officers' Wives' Club Brunch

The Retired Officers' Wives' Club will host its opening brunch on Sept. 2 at 10:30 a.m. at Club Meade, Ft. George G. Meade. The guest speaker will be COL Daniel Thomas, Installation Commander. Fee. Reservations are required: 410-551-7082.

ROWC  410-551-7082

Club Meade, Ft. George G. Meade