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Sunday, Oct. 13

Weems & Plath’s Annual Tent Sale: 9:30 a.m.-5:30 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.

Lay Witness Sunday: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Mount Moriah AME Church, 2204 Bay Ridge Ave., Annapolis. 410-263-8562. Guest speaker Keanuu’ Smith, wiht “Change in the Air,” Isaiah 43:19.

Spirits of the Past Tour at the William Paca House: 11 a.m., William Paca House & Garden, 186 Prince George St., Annapolis. 410-990-4543. annapolis.org. In October, experience a spirited tour of the historic William Paca House, highlighting tales of the past: sickness, treatments, mourning rituals, and superstitions. $12 — $15.

How Christian Ethics Can Inform Political Decisions: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., St. Anne’s Episcopal Church’s Parish Hall, 199 Duke of Gloucester St., Annapolis. 410-267-9333. stannes-annapolis.org. The Rev. Dr. Ken Brooker Langston, executive director of Disciples Center for Public Witness, leads discussion. Second of six-week Faith in the Public Square series of adult forums that explore relationship between faith and civic responsibility. Free.

Annapolis Dragon Boat Club Dragon Fest: Noon-4 p.m., Pier 4 Marina, 301 Fourth St., Annapolis. annapolisdragonboatclub.org. Free. Kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Live music, raffle, 50/50, silent auction, wine pull, kids activities, food. Annapolis Dragon Boat Club, nonprofit, all-volunteer organization offers exercise and camaraderie to those diagnosed with breast cancer.

Monday, Oct. 14

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.

Spirits of the Past Tour: 11 a.m., William Paca House & Garden, 186 Prince George St., Annapolis. 410-990-4543. annapolis.org. Candlelight tour focusing on treatment of diseases, medical practices of the women of the era, contributions of the enslaved, local physicians, and mourning rituals for dearly departed. Tour continues in physic garden to learn about medicinal plants. Period memento mori jewelry, mourning garb featured. Advance registration recommended. Recommended for ages 16 and older. $12-$15.

Tuesday, Oct. 15

Naval Academy Garden Club: 9:30 a.m., St. Margaret’s Church, 1601 Pleasant Plains Road, Annapolis. 443-822-9375. Members and guests invited to bring floral interpretation inspired by piece of art from 1960s. Each floral design will be displayed along with photograph of art that inspired interpretation. Those without arrangements are also encouraged to come.

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.

SoulCollage for Teens: 6-8 p.m., Chesapeake Life Center, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena. hospicechesapeake.org. Collage-making activity allows grievers to express themselves. Session for ages 13-18. Snacks included. Registration required by calling 888-501-7077 or emailing griefinfo@chesapeakelifecenter.org. $10 for supplies.

Wednesday, Oct. 16

An Evening with Annapolis Bluegrass: 6-8 p.m., Historic London Town and Gardens, 839 Londontown Road, Edgewater. 410-222-1919. https://bit.ly/47wgiIb. Danny Stewart Jr. and Sarah Larsen perform traditional bluegrass repertoire with modern touch. Doors open 6 p.m., music starts 6:30 p.m. $12-$15.

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. 17

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.

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. Bridge lessons led by contract bridge certified instructor, John Wakeman-Linn. Beginner class at 5 p.m.; intermediate class at 6 p.m. Suggested $5 donation.

Broadneck College Fair: 6:30-8:30 p.m., Broadneck High School, 1265 Green Holly Drive, Annapolis. bhscounselingcenter.org. Students and families welcome. More than 120 colleges/universities, military representatives. Financial presentation before fair at 6 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 18

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.

Date Night at Wildberry: 5-8 p.m., Wildberry Farm + Market, 1047 Saint Stephens Church Road, Crownsville. wildberryfarmmarket.com. Farm to table food and beverage items for sale. Lawn games available. Optional pumpkin wildflower bouquets flower arranging, $15 includes pumpkin, mason jar and eight stems. All supplies available at market for purchase while supplies last. Free admission.

“Same Time, Next Year” Production: 8-10 p.m., Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, 801 Chase St., Annapolis. 410-980-6662. compassrosetheater.org. Romantic comedy presented by Compass Rose Theater. $25-$55.

Ludacris Performance: 9 p.m., Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland, 7002 Arundel Mills Circle #7777, Hanover. maryland.livecasinohotel.com. Doors open 7:30 p.m. Event is 21 and older.

Saturday, Oct. 19

WELCA Fall Cluster Meeting: 9 a.m.-noon, St. John Lutheran Church, 300 W. Maple Road, Linthicum Heights. 410-760-3084. Meeting of Women of the ELCA. 9 a.m. registration and breakfast; 9:30 a.m. Bible study; 10 a.m. program about restructuring of WELCA. $5.

Free State Fly Fishers Monthly Hands-on Session: 10 a.m.-noon, Free State Fly Fishers Clubhouse, 3789 Queen Anne Bridge Road, Davidsonville. 360-808-3295. fs-ff.com. Joe De Meo addresses steps he takes in batch fly tying (tying multiple flies of the same pattern).

GriefShare Support Group: 10 a.m.-noon, Community United Methodist Church of Crofton, 1690 Riedel Road, Crofton. 410-721-9129. cumc.net. Place for people to journey together through grief process. Free.

Breakfast with your Buddies: 10 a.m.-noon, Chesapeake Life Center, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena. 888-501-7077. hospicechesapeake.org. Ages 6-18 have chance to share breakfast with friends and engage in guided activities to remember their special person through creativity and play. Workshop for grieving parents held simultaneously. Registration required by calling 888-501-7077 or emailing griefinfo@chesapeakelifecenter.org. $10.

Fall Festival and Craft Fair: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Shady Side Community Center, 1431 Snug Harbor Road, Shady Side. 410-867-2599. shadydsidecommunitycenter.com. Food trucks, shopping, activities, raffles and more.

Fall Fest at Annapolis Town Center: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Annapolis Town Center, 1906 Towne Centre Blvd., Annapolis. 410-573-9050. annapolistowncenter.com. Pumpkin painting, crafts, costume contest, DJ, food trucks, and more. Free.

250th Anniversary of the Burning of the Peggy Stewart: 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Hogshead, 43 Pinkney St., Annapolis. 410-267-7619. annapolis.org. Stop in at Waterfront Warehouse, the Shiplap House and Hogshead and encounter local sailors, merchants and business owners and discover what they thought of historic event. Hear live music, play colonial games. Advance registration recommended. $0-$10.

“Same Time, Next Year” Production: 2-4 p.m., Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, 801 Chase St., Annapolis. 410-980-6662. compassrosetheater.org. Romantic comedy presented by Compass Rose Theater. $25-$55.

Sunset Cruises Aboard the Wilma Lee: 4:30-6:30 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.

Sunday, Oct. 20

London Town’s Fall Plein Air Open House: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Historic London Town and Gardens, 839 Londontown Road, Edgewater. 410-222-1919. historiclondontown.org. Calling all Plein Air Artists! We’re starting a tradition. Artists of all levels invited to capture Historic London Town and Gardens. Free admission for artists. Rain date Oct. 27. $0-$11.

Honey’s Third Sunday Market: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Honey’s Harvest Farm, 5801 Brooks Woods Road, Lothian. 410-610-9693. honeysharvest.com. More than 20 vendors set up in historic barn.