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Sunday, Oct. 27

Maryland Hall Portrait Co-op and Sandy Cohen Portraits: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Quiet Waters Park, 600 Quiet Waters Park Road, Annapolis. 410-222-1777. aacounty.org. More than 95 portraits and other genre paintings by 13 Maryland Portrait artists, and portrait paintings by Sandy Cohen, through Nov. 11. Park entrance is $6/vehicle.

Connecting Ancient Lessons with Contemporary Concerns: 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. Joseph E. Walker-Lenow, rector of St. James’ Episcopal Parish in Lothian, speaks on “How the Ancient Lessons in St. Augustine’s City of God Can Inform Us Today.” 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.

Jolly Express Cruise: 1-7 p.m. Annapolis City Dock, One Dock St, Annapolis.410-2687601 X100. watermarkjourney.com. Captain Santa at the helm during festive 45-minute evening cruise on Spa Creek, with hot cocoa, holiday music and blankets. Portion of proceeds donated to Historic Annapolis. Ticket includes cruise and first cup of hot cocoa. $13-$25.

Napoli: 2-4 p.m., Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, 801 Chase St., Annapolis. 410-224-5644. balletmaryland.org. Family-friendly ballet with themes of faithfulness and love everlasting. $39.11-$62.35.

“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.

“The Winslow Boy” Production: 2-4:30 p.m., The Colonial Players Theater, 108 East St., Annapolis. 410-268-7373. tickets.thecolonialplayers.org. Colonial Players presents Terence Rattigan’s courtroom drama that explores themes of justice, family loyalty, and sacrifice. $21-$26.

Big-Screen Silent “Phantom” With Live Music from Organist Larry Molinaro: 7-8 p.m., St. Anne’s Episcopal Church, Church Circle, Annapolis. 410-267-9333. stannes-annapolis.org. The silent 1925 classic film “Phantom of the Opera” gets big-screen viewing with live organ music. Free-will offering basket available. Free.

Monday, Oct. 28

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. 29

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.

Wednesday, Oct. 30

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. 31

AAUW Book Sale Benefits AA County Women: 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Chesapeake Square, 6714 Ritchie Highway, Glen Burnie. 410-353-1867. Sale runs Oct. 31-Nov. 3. Includes fiction, biography, history, science, religion, arts and crafts, cookbooks, coffee table books, children’s books and more. Doors open for presale from 8-10 a.m. Oct. 31, with $40 entry; then free to all from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Continues Nov. 1, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Nov. 2, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; and Nov. 3, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Cash, check or credit card accepted. Proceeds go to scholarships for AA County women.

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.

Spirits of the Past Tour: 11 a.m. and 3 p.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.

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.

“The Winslow Boy” Production: 8-10:30 p.m., The Colonial Players Theater, 108 East St., Annapolis. 410-268-7373. tickets.thecolonialplayers.org. Colonial Players presents Terence Rattigan’s courtroom drama that explores themes of justice, family loyalty, and sacrifice. $21-$26.

Friday, Nov. 1

Almost 7:30 Democratic Breakfast Club — Brianna Smith: 7:30-9 a.m., Eastport Democratic Club, 525 State St., Annapolis. 443-481-9856. Brianna Smith of Rank the Vote Maryland will speak at 8 a.m. Come early for coffee, bagels and conversation. $5.

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.

AAUW Book Sale Benefits AA County Women: 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Chesapeake Square, 6714 Ritchie Highway, Glen Burnie. 410-353-1867. Sale runs Oct. 31-Nov. 3. Includes fiction, biography, history, science, religion, arts and crafts, cookbooks, coffee table books, children’s books and more. Continues Nov. 2, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; and Nov. 3, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Cash, check or credit card accepted. Proceeds go to scholarships for AA County women.

B.I.G. Book Sale: 3-5 p.m., Books for International Goodwill, 451 Defense Highway, Annapolis. big-books.org. B.I.G (Books for International Goodwill) sale offers over 70,000 used books, fiction and nonfiction, for all ages, as well as CDs, DVDs, games and puzzles. Profits go toward shipping books to underserved populations around the world.

“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.

Saturday, Nov. 2

B.I.G. Book Sale: 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Books for International Goodwill, 451 Defense Highway, Annapolis. big-books.org. B.I.G (Books for International Goodwill) sale offers over 70,000 used books, fiction and nonfiction, for all ages, as well as CDs, DVDs, games and puzzles. Profits go toward shipping books to underserved populations around the world.

Healthy Forests Workday — Invasive Plant Removal: 9-11 a.m., Bacon Ridge Natural Area, Hawkins Road Trailhead, 1700 Hawkins Road, Crownsville. 410-424-4000. srlt.org. Scenic Rivers’ Healthy Forests Program engages community volunteers to help protect long-term vitality of largest conservation easement. Workday will focus on aggressive vines, shrubs and grasses threatening vegetation at all levels of forest. Volunteers work on designated trail sections; volunteers will be trained in how to identify and remove plants. Work gloves and tools can be provided, though volunteers are welcome to bring own gear. Volunteers must be 16 or older to attend without supervising adult (ages 10-15 may attend with accompanying adult), and be able to hike up to 1 mile to get to designated work areas. Wear long sleeve shirts, long pants, and closed toed shoes, bring full water bottle.

AAUW Book Sale Benefits AA County Women: 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Chesapeake Square, 6714 Ritchie Highway, Glen Burnie. 410-353-1867. Sale runs Oct. 31-Nov. 3. Includes fiction, biography, history, science, religion, arts and crafts, cookbooks, coffee table books, children’s books and more. Continues Nov. 3, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Cash, check or credit card accepted. Proceeds go to scholarships for AA County women.

Food Drive: 9:30-11 a.m., Rejoice Fellowship, 7606 Quarterfield Road, Glen Burnie. 410-760-3084. rejoiceelca.org. Collecting nonperishable food items for North County Emergency Outreach Network (NCEON).

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

Fall Foliage Hike at SERC: 1-3 p.m., Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, 647 Contees Wharf Road, Edgewater. 410-424-4000. srlt.org. Scenic Rivers staff lead guided hike of Contee Farm portion of Smithsonian Environmental Research Center campus. Fall treats on hand. Hike is 2-3 miles and includes unpaved trails through woods and fields. All ages welcome. Pets are not permitted; closed toe shoes required. Meet outside Reed Education Center Building. Free.

Girls Day Out at Wildberry: 1-4 p.m., Wildberry Farm + Market, 1047 Saint Stephens Church Road, Crownsville. wildberryfarmmarket.com. Farm to table food and beverage items for sale. Optional winter craft is winter centerpiece for $30, includes Wildberry Seed Kit Planter and greenery. All supplies available at market stand/bar area for purchase. Free admission.

Sunday, Nov. 3

AAUW Book Sale Benefits AA County Women: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Chesapeake Square, 6714 Ritchie Highway, Glen Burnie. 410-353-1867. Sale runs Oct. 31-Nov. 3. Includes fiction, biography, history, science, religion, arts and crafts, cookbooks, coffee table books, children’s books and more. Cash, check or credit card accepted. Proceeds go to scholarships for AA County women.