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Sunday, Sept. 29

5K Walk/Run for Colon Cancer Fundraiser — Get Your Rear In Gear: 7-10 a.m., Anne Arundel Community College, 101 College Drive, Arnold. donate.coloncancercoalition.org. Use West Campus Drive / YMCA entrance. Supports colon cancer research and patients in need. Colorectal cancer survivors and patients register for free. $10-$45.

Annapolis Harbor & U.S. Naval Academy Cruise: 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Annapolis City Dock, One Dock St., Annapolis. 410-268-7601. watermarkjourney.com. Step aboard Harbor Queen for narrated cruise of Annapolis Harbor and banks of the U.S. Naval Academy. Check website for time slots. $10-$25.

Fall Festival: 1-4 p.m., Severna Park Community Center, 623 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd., Severna Park. 443-647-5843. spcommunitycenter.org. Fall craft marketplace, food & drink trucks, live games & crafts, live entertainment, balloons & face painting. Free.

“Intimate Apparel” Production: 2-4 p.m., Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, 801 Chase St., Annapolis. 410-980-6662. compassrosetheater.org. Play presented by Compass Rose Theater offers commentary on era when cut and color of one’s dress, and skin, determined who one could associate with. $15-$55.

Monday, Sept. 30

Art & Story Time with Mrs. Spears: 10:30-11 a.m., The Chesapeake Children’s Museum, 25 Silopanna Road, Annapolis. 410-990-1993. theccm.org. Interactive reading with Mrs. Spears and her puppet, Puppy. Age-appropriate crafts and other activities for children accompanied by adults. $8.

Tuesday, Oct. 1

Homeschool Day — Explore the Paca Garden: 9:30-11:30 a.m., 1-3 p.m., William Paca House & Garden, 186 Prince George St., Annapolis. 410-267-7619. annapolis.org. Students explore garden and learn about its history, learn about native and heirloom plants, examine healing plants in medicinal garden; record observations and create botany study to take home. Elementary students 9:30-11:30 a.m.; middle/high school students, 1-3 p.m. Advance registration required. $10.

Golden Knights Chess Club: 4-9 p.m., Whole Foods Market Parole Town Center, 200 Harker Place, Annapolis. 410-227-5854. Players of all levels are welcome for friendly games. Free.

Andre Mehmari Piano Performance: 7:30-9:30 p.m., Francis Scott Key Auditorium, St. John’s College, 60 College Ave., Annapolis. 410-544-1742. worldartists.org. World Artists Experiences, in partnership with Embassy of Brazil, presents pianist Andre Mehmari, pianist, composer and arranger in classical, jazz and Brazilian popular music. Free.

Wednesday, Oct. 2

The Freedom Choir Fall Session: 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m., St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 1101 Bay Ridge Ave., Annapolis. 410-271-5687. thefreedomchoir.com. Sing music from around the world, directed by Elizabeth Melvin. No audition, no experience required. Seven-week session runs through Wednesday, Nov. 13., with Concert for Peace in Baltimore on Nov. 16. With registration, choose from two locations and days weekly. $20-$135.

Grief Support Group: 5-6:30 p.m., St. Mark United Methodist Church, 1440 Dorsey Road, Hanover. 410-859-5352. griefshare@stmarkumchanover.org. 13-week support group program for people grieving death of loved one. Watch weekly video which includes counsel, and insights from grief experts and relatable personal stories, followed by time of sharing and support. Topics include what’s normal in grief; how to handle difficult emotions; and what to do with regrets, questions and worries.

Learn to Play Bridge: 5-6:45 p.m., Captain Avery Museum, 1418 E. West Shady Side Road, Shady Side. 410-867-4486. captainaverymuseum.org. Free.

Storm Water Management in Your Home Landscape: 6:30-9 p.m., St. Anne Parish Hall, 199 Duke of Gloucester St., Annapolis. annapolishorticulture.org. Ed Goodman, of Calvert County Master Gardeners, talks about managing stormwater. Free.

Free State Fly Fishers Monthly Meeting: 7-8:30 p.m., Free State Fly Fishers Clubhouse, 3789 Queen Anne Bridge Road, Davidsonville. 360-808-3295. fs-ff.com. Captain Scott Barmby, guide and owner of Rock On Charters, offers presentation on fly fishing the Bay.

Square Dance Lessons: 7-9 p.m., Glen Burnie Improvement Association GBIA, 19 Crain Highway S., Glen Burnie. 410-917-3348. marylandsquaredancing.com. $7.

Thursday, Oct. 3

Weems & Plath’s Annual Tent Sale: 9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Weems & Plath, 214 Eastern Ave., Annapolis. 410-263-6700. weems-plath.com. Discounts on overstock, discontinued and sample items. Navigation tools, clocks, weather instruments, nautical and garden decor, lighting, and more. Power boat show.

Creek Critters Nature Walk: 10:30-11 a.m., The Chesapeake Children’s Museum, 25 Silopanna Road, Annapolis. 410-990-1993. theccm.org. $5-$8.

Spooky Sip & Paint: 5-7 p.m., William Paca House & Garden, 186 Prince George St., Annapolis. 410-267-7619. annapolis.org. Sip wine or cider as instructor guides guests in creation of your seasonal painting. All levels welcome, no experience required. Admission fee includes guided instruction, canvas, and use of tabletop easel, brushes, and a palette with preselected paint colors. Bring apron or smock. Recommended for 13 and older. Cash wine bar available for 21 and older. Optional charcuterie add-on for $15. $30-$35.

Ancient Voices — Too Old, Too Busy, Too Sinful: 6:30-8 p.m., Community United Methodist Church of Crofton, 1690 Riedel Road, Crofton. cumc.net. Dramatic, one-woman portrayal of three women of the Bible: Sarah, Martha, and The Sinful Woman, by Anita Gutschick. $10.

The Freedom Choir Fall Session: 7:30-8:45 p.m., Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church, 611 Baltimore-Annapolis Blvd., Severna Park. 410-271-5687. thefreedomchoir.com. Sing music from around the world, directed by Elizabeth Melvin. No audition, no experience required. Seven-week session runs through Wednesday, Nov. 13., with Concert for Peace in Baltimore on Nov. 16. With registration, choose from two locations and days weekly. $20-$135.

Friday, Oct. 4

Almost 7:30 Democratic Breakfast Club — Katie Roberts: 7:30-9 a.m., Eastport Democratic Club, 525 State St., Annapolis. 443-481-9856. Katie Roberts, deputy chief of police, Anne Arundel County, speaks at 8 a.m. Come early for coffee, bagels and conversation. $5.

Weems & Plath’s Annual Tent Sale: 9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Weems & Plath, 214 Eastern Avenue, Annapolis.410-263-6700. weems-plath.com. Don’t miss out on HUGE DISCOUNTS on overstock, discontinued, and sample items! Free.

Social Bridge on Fridays: 10 a.m.-noon, Captain Avery Museum, 1418 E. West Shady Side Road, Shady Side. 410-867-4486. captainaverymuseum.org. John Wakeman-Linn, American Contract Bridge League Certified Instructor, leads games of Bridge. All materials provided. Not a class, players should have some experience. Free.

Skipjack Wilma Lee Heritage Cruises: 1-3 p.m., Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park, 723 Second St., Annapolis. 410-295-0104. amaritime.org. Explore Annapolis’s maritime history and Chesapeake Bay ecology on guided cruise. Complimentary water available onboard. $20-$50.

Sunset Cruises Aboard the Wilma Lee: 5-7 p.m., Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park, 723 Second St., Annapolis. 410-295-0104. amaritime.org. Cruise enjoying the golden hour on Chesapeake Bay. Includes complimentary beverages. $75.

First Fridays on the Farm: 5-8 p.m., Wildberry Farm + Market, 1047 Saint Stephens Church Road, Crownsville. wildberryfarmmarket.com. Live music, lawn games and farm to table dinner options. Free admission.

Annapolis Symphony Orchestra presents Masterworks I — Pasajes (Passages): 7-10 p.m., Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, 801 Chase Street, Annapolis.410-263-0907. annapolissymphony.org. Join the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra for the exhilarating launch of Season 63! We’re kicking things off with a burst of energy from award-winning composer Tania León.

Intimate Apparel – Presented by Compass Rose Theater: 8-10 p.m. Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, 801 Chase Street, Annapolis.410-980-6662. compassrosetheater.org. The story is set in 1905 New York, where a stark social divide contrasts with a dynamic influx of immigrants. $25 – $55.

Saturday, October 5 Fall Fest: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Rejoice Fellowship, 7606 Quarterfield Road, Glen Burnie.410-760-3084. rejoiceelca.org. Rejoice Fellowship is having a Fall Fest. There will be vendors, flea market, food, kids activities and more. Also collecting non-perishable food items for NCEON. Free.

AAUW Used Book Collections: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Multiple, Arnold, Severna Park, Annapolis, Annapolis. annearundelcounty-md.aauw.net. AAUW Used Book Collections

The American Association of University Women (AAUW AA Co) is once again collecting used books to benefit scholarships for AA Co women. Free.

Free State Fly Fishers Monthly Fly Tying: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Free State Fly Fishers Clubhouse, 3789 Queen Anne Bridge Rd, Davidsonville.360-808-3295. fs-ff.com. Free.

GriefShare Support Group: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Community United Methodist Church of Crofton, 1690 Riedel Rd, Crofton.410-721-9129. cumc.net. GriefShare is a place for people to journey together – no strings attached – through the grief process. GriefShare seminars and support groups are led by people who understand what you are going Free.

London Town Plant Sale: 11:08 a.m.-1 p.m. Historic London Town and Gardens, 839 Londontown Road, Edgewater.410-222-1919. historiclondontown.org. The Plant Sale is an important fundraiser for Historic London Town and Gardens. Free.

Skipjack Wilma Lee Heritage Cruises: 1-3 p.m. Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park, 723 Second Street, Annapolis.410-295-0104. amaritime.org. Explore Annapolis’s fascinating maritime history and the Chesapeake Bay ecology on this guided two-hour cruise aboard the historic Skipjack Wilma Lee. $20 – $50.

Baltimore Sightseeing Tour: 1-6 p.m. Baltimore Finger Piers, 555 Light St, Baltimore.410-268-7601 X100. watermarkjourney.com. The best way to see Baltimore! Join us for a 45-minute narrated sightseeing cruise through Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. $10 – $25.

Intimate Apparel – Presented by Compass Rose Theater: 2-4 p.m. Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, 801 Chase Street, Annapolis.410-980-6662. compassrosetheater.org. In 1905, in New York, a stark social divide contrasts with a dynamic influx of immigrants. $25 – $55.

Sunset Cruises Aboard the Wilma Lee: 5-7 p.m. Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park, 723 Second Street, Annapolis.410-295-0104. amaritime.org. Join our crew for a two-hour extraordinary cruise enjoying the golden hour on the Chesapeake Bay. Includes complimentary beverages (wine, beer, canned cocktails and soda). $75.

Annapolis Symphony Orchestra presents Masterworks I–Pasajes (Passages): 7-10 p.m. Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, 801 Chase Street, Annapolis.410-263-0907. annapolissymphony.org. Join the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra for the exhilarating launch of Season 63! We’re kicking things off with a burst of energy from award-winning composer Tania León.

Sunday, October 6 Weems & Plath’s Annual Tent Sale: 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Weems & Plath, 214 Eastern Avenue, Annapolis.410-263-6700. weems-plath.com. Don’t miss out on HUGE DISCOUNTS on overstock, discontinued, and sample items! Free.

CP open auditions for Alabama Story by Kenneth Jones: 6-9 p.m. Colonial Players Annex, 2132 Renard Court, Annapolis.410-268-7373. thecolonialplayers.org. All roles are open and non-paying. Casting 6-9 performers.

Pre-registration is preferred for these auditions to help the casting committee prepare. Free.