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Sunday, May 4
Wee-Sale Children’s Consignment Sale: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Benfield Sportscenter, 1031 Benfield Blvd., Millersville. 443-601-9422. wee-sale.com. Seasonal children’s consignment sale with toys, clothes (sizes 0-16), baby gear, maternity clothes, books, and more. Free.
Kick Gas Annapolis — Drive Electric Earth Month EV Showcase: Noon-3 p.m., Annapolis Mall, 2002 Annapolis Mall Road, Annapolis. 410-212-7280. driveelectricearthmonth.org. The Electric Vehicle Association of Greater DC presents its first EV show in the Annapolis area, building on more than a decade of EV events presented by Annapolis Green. Exhibits, mini-talks, Q&A sessions, and displays of many types of EVs. Free.
Odenton Heritage Society Open House: 1-4 p.m., Odenton Heritage Society, 1367 Odenton Road, Odenton. 301-928-6918. odentonheritage.org. Features display of maps from Anne Arundel County Recreation and Parks showing plans and updates on trails in the Odenton area, including construction of the South Shore Trail. Visitors can discover the historic 1912 Old Masonic Hall, home to the Odenton Heritage Society Historical Center and Museum. Stroll through Odenton’s history through captivating photographs, artifacts, and presentations. Free.
Annapolis Rowing Club Open House: 3-6 p.m., Oak Grove Marina, 2822 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater. 410-507-4543. Annapolisrowingclub.com. Learn about Annapolis Rowing Club’s new venue on South River next to Yellowfin Restaurant. Food truck, 50/50 raffle, silent auction. ARC has offered rowing experiences to community for 40 years.
Tuesday, May 6
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, May 7
Grief Share: 5-6:30 p.m., via Zoom. 410-859-5352. griefshare.org. Support group for people grieving death of loved one. The 13-week series on Wednesdays started Feb. 26. Guests encouraged to join on any week; sessions are self-contained. 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. John Bilotta, local fly fishing guide with international fly fishing experience, presents on fishing for 30-inch rainbows on the Naknek River in Alaska. Free.
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, May 8
Intermediate Bridge Lessons: 5-5:45 p.m., Captain Avery Museum, 1418 E. West Shady Side Road, Shady Side. 410-867-4486. captainaverymuseum.org. Learn how to play Bridge or advance your skills. Free.
Arundel Camera Club: 7-9 p.m., Severna Park Baptist Church, 506 Benfield Road, Severna Park. 410-465-8670. arundelcameraclub.com. Weekly gathering of photography enthusiasts for hands-on learning, program speakers, contests, field trips, and sharing of photography experience and expertise. Free.
Friday, May 9
Almost 7:30 Democratic Breakfast Club — Will Cunha, Candidate Alderman, W8: 7:30-9 a.m., Eastport Democratic Club, 525 State St., Annapolis. 443-481-9856. Will Cunha, Candidate Alderman, Ward 8, will speak at 8 a.m. Come early for coffee, bagels and conversation. $5.
American Antique Arts Association of Annapolis: 10 a.m., St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church, 1601 Pleasant Plains Road, Annapolis. 410-981-9336. Michael Day will discuss ongoing restoration of the James Brice House in Annapolis; Janet Hall will talk about the work of Historic Annapolis, Inc. Hosted by the American Arts Association of Annapolis (5 A’s). Meeting time is 10 a.m. with refreshments and social time at 9:30 a.m. Guests welcome. 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.
Make-your-Own Series — Spring Flower Arrangement: 6-7:30 p.m., Rising Sun Inn, 1090 Generals Highway, Crownsville. 410-865-9136. risingsuninn.org. Friends of the Rising Sun Inn host make-your-own floral arrangement workshop. Choose your container and pick flowers. Pre-ordered, premade arrangements will be available for pick up at 7:30 p.m. All materials and instructions are provided by professional florist, Shelly Baker. Register online or email ContactUs@RisingSunInn.org. $65.
Boots and Bling — A Culinary Experience: 6-10 p.m., Rod ‘N’ Reel Resort, 4150 Mears Ave., Chesapeake Beach. 443-837-1531. hospicechesapeake.org. Cocktails, culinary stations, silent auction, music from Nightlife. Benefits Hospice of the Chesapeake. $200.
Air Supply — 50th Anniversary Celebration: 8 p.m., Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland, 7002 Arundel Mills Circle #7777, Hanover. maryland.livecasinohotel.com. Duo of Russell Hitchcock and Graham Russell.
Saturday, May 10
Spring Field Market at Wildberry: 9 a.m.-noon, Wildberry Farm + Market, 1047 Saint Stephens Church Road, Crownsville. wildberryfarmmarket.com. Dozens of local small businesses for outdoor market. Farm to Table Food Trailer serves breakfast and coffee.
Chocolate Festival: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Community United Methodist Church of Crofton, 1690 Riedel Road, Crofton. cumc.net. For chocolate lovers of all ages. Craft activity for kids. Items available for purchase, including cakes, buckeyes, cupcakes, pies, cookies, brownies and more. Ice cream sundae bar, cake walk. Festival proceeds support humanitarian relief through UMCOR.
Day on the Bay to St. Michaels: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Annapolis City Dock, One Dock St., Annapolis. 410-268-7601, ext. 100. watermarkjourney.com. Cruise across Chesapeake Bay to St. Michaels on the Eastern Shore. Includes complimentary non-alcoholic beverage on the way. $45-$118.
Weird, Wacky & Unusual History of Annapolis Tour: 10:30-11:45 a.m., Watermark Tour Office, 188 Main St., Annapolis. 410-268-7601. watermarkjourney.com. Join colonial-attired guide to hear tales about Russian sailor buried in Annapolis National Cemetery, the historic “mobile homes” of Annapolis, the Confederate captain who kept fighting the Civil War long after the South surrendered, the missing State House cornerstone and more. $12-$22.
Annapolis Sunset Cruise: 7-8 p.m., Annapolis City Dock, One Dock St., Annapolis. 410-268-7601. watermarkjourney.com. Watch sunset and see lights of Annapolis Harbor. Beverages and snacks available for purchase from full bar. $18-$35.
Sunday, May 11
Mother’s Day Cruise in Annapolis: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Annapolis City Dock, One Dock St., Annapolis. 410-268-7601. watermarkjourney.com. Brunch cruise on luxury yacht, with live music by Guava Jelly. $119.
The Wailers Live In Concert Presented by Thrive Dispensaries: 3-7:30 p.m., Cult Classic Brewing, 1169 Shopping Center Road, Stevensville. 410-971-9594. www.cultclassicbrewing.com/events. Gates open 3 p.m.; The Chris Sacks Band takes stage from 4-5 p.m.; The Wailers take stage at 5:30 p.m. $48.75.