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Sunday, Feb. 19

Opening Reception “Visionaries” Artwork from the Open Eye Gallery at Arundel Lodge Inc.: 1:30-3:30 p.m., The Galleries of Quiet Waters Park, 600 Quiet Waters Park Road, Annapolis. 410-841-6472. Group exhibit from Open Eye Gallery at Arundel Lodge Inc., an integrated treatment center for those with mental health and substance abuse disorders.

Golden Knights Chess Club: 1-6 p.m., Starbucks, 503 Ritchie Highway, Severna Park. 443-980-9077. Players of all levels, ages and gender welcome for friendly games. Bring chess set if you have one, but not necessary. Free.

Monday, Feb. 20

“Visionaries” Artwork from the Open Eye Gallery at Arundel Lodge Inc.: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., The Galleries of Quiet Waters Park, 600 Quiet Waters Park Road, Annapolis. 410-841-6472. Group exhibit from Open Eye Gallery at Arundel Lodge Inc., an integrated treatment center for those with mental health and substance abuse disorders.

Free Chair Yoga Classes for Seniors: 11 a.m.-noon, online. 410-222-1818. conta.cc. John Cochran teaches chair yoga classes via Zoom to Anne Arundel County Senior Activity Center members. Free.

Digital Photography Club of Annapolis (DPCA) — Virtual: 7-9 p.m., virtual. digitalphotoclub.net. Group of beginners, hobbyists and professionals who enjoy taking and sharing photos. Speaker is Irene Hinke-Sacilotto, “A Passion for Wildlife Photography; the Stories Behind the Images.” Free.

Tuesday, Feb. 21

Naval Academy Garden Club: 9:30 a.m., St. Margaret’s Church, 1601 Pleasant Plains Road, Annapolis. 410-571-9795. Alison Milligan, Master Gardener, Master Naturalist, Master Watershed Steward and Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional, speaks on “The Benefits of Native Plants.” Free.

Free Tuesday Chair Tai Chi Classes with Young: 10:30-11:30 a.m., virtual. 410-222-1818. https://conta.cc/3BnwuwR. Young Lee teaches chair tai chi classes via Zoom to Anne Arundel County senior activity center members. Free.

Annapolis Chess Club: 4-8 p.m., Whole Foods, Parole Towne Center, Annapolis. Meets in food court. Players of all levels welcome. Contact Joe Coppola at jrc14@comcast.net or text 410-227-5854 for information.

All Saints Pancake Supper: 5-7 p.m., All Saints Church parish hall, 100 Lower Marlboro Road, Sunderland. 410-231-8150. allsaints1692.org. Celebrate Shrove Tuesday with pancakes, sausage, bacon, spiced apples, and beverages. $5-$7.

American Cancer Society Relay For Life 2023 Kick Off: 6-7:30 p.m., Crofton High School, 2291 Davidsonville Road, Gambrills. 267-817-7292. RelayForLife.org/SouthAACountyMd. Open house. Relay For Life of South Anne Arundel County, community of survivors, caregivers, local citizens, volunteers and participants with mission to improve lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support, to ensure everyone has opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer.

Virtual Lecture — The Real First President of the United States: 7-8:30 p.m., online via Zoom. 410-267-7619. annapolis.org. Dr. Glenn F. Williams explains and answers question on whether Maryland’s own John Hanson, as the first president of the United States under the Articles of Confederation, should or should not be considered the nation’s “first president” rather than George Washington. Also present argument why federal holiday observed on third Monday in February is not and should not be called “Presidents Day.” Advance registration required. $10-$15.

Wednesday, Feb. 22

Free Wednesday Chair Tai Chi Classes with Young: 10-11 a.m., virtual. 410-222-1818. https://conta.cc/3BnwuwR. Young Lee teaches chair tai chi classes via Zoom to Anne Arundel County senior activity center members. Free.

Rise and Sing: 11 a.m.-noon, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 1101 Bay Ridge Ave., Annapolis. 410-271-5687. thefreedomchoir.com. Weekly song circle led by vocalist/musician Elizabeth Melvin. Sing chants, rounds, and multi-harmony songs of peace, hope, and healing. $15-$20.

Narcotics Anonymous Meeting: Noon-1 p.m., Club 164 Sober Lounge, 2016 Industrial Drive, Annapolis. Nonprofit fellowship or society of people for whom drugs had become a major problem. Recovering addicts meet regularly to help each other stay clean.

Pancake Supper: 5-6:30 p.m., Davidsonville United Methodist Church, 819 West Central Ave., Davidsonville. www.dumc.net/children. Hosted by DUMC Kids and Youth. Free meal; donations accepted to benefit DUMC Kids & Youth activities and ministries. To-go containers available. Crafts and activities for kids.

Thursday, Feb. 23

Golden Knights Chess Club: 1-6 p.m., Starbucks, 503 Ritchie Highway, Severna Park. 443-980-9077. Players of all levels, ages and gender welcome for friendly games. Free.

Cub Scouts: 6:30-7:30 p.m., Harundale Presbyterian Church, 1020 Eastway, Glen Burnie. Cub Scout Pack 474 meets Thursdays for families with youth ages 5-10. Contact Cubmaster at marmonj@gmail.com. Free.

Arundel Camera Club: 7-9 p.m., Severna Park Baptist Church, 506 Benfield Road, Severna Park. 410-465-8670. arundelcameraclub.org. Weekly gathering of photography enthusiasts for program speakers, contests, hands-on learning, field trips and sharing of photography expertise and experiences. Free.

Friday, Feb. 24

Almost 7:30 Democratic Breakfast Club — Robbyn Lewis, Del. District 46: 7:30-9 a.m., Eastport Democratic Club, 525 State St., Annapolis. 443-481-9856. Robbyn Lewis, Delegate District 46, speaks about “Issues in International Public Health” at 8 a.m. Come early for coffee, bagels, and conversation. $5.

Chair Exercise with Joan: 11 a.m.-noon, virtual. 410-222-1818. https://conta.cc/3Plxkjq. Joan Coker teaches chair exercise classes via Zoom to Anne Arundel County senior center members. Free.

”The Book of Will” Production: 8-11 p.m., The Colonial Players Theater, 108 East St., Annapolis. 410-268-7373. tickets.thecolonialplayers.org. $18-$23.

Saturday, Feb. 25

U2TOPIA Live: 7-11 p.m., Cult Classic Brewing Company, 1169 Shopping Center Road, Stevensville. 410-980-8097. simpletix.com. Delivering renditions of not only U2's biggest hits, but also deeper cuts from the catalog. $10.

“The Book of Will” Production: 8-11 p.m., The Colonial Players Theater, 108 East St., Annapolis. 410-268-7373. tickets.thecolonialplayers.org. $18-$23.

Sunday, Feb. 26

Annapolis Toy Train Show: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Annapolis Elks Lodge, 2 Pythian Drive, Edgewater. 301-367-7447. Old and new trains, accessories, and parts for sale. Door prizes. Food available. $0-$5.

“Visionaries” Artwork from the Open Eye Gallery at Arundel Lodge Inc.: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., The Galleries of Quiet Waters Park, 600 Quiet Waters Park Road, Annapolis. 410-841-6472. Group exhibit from Open Eye Gallery at Arundel Lodge Inc., an integrated treatment center for those with mental health and substance abuse disorders. Opening reception Feb. 19, 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Golden Knights Chess Club: 1-6 p.m., Starbucks, 503 Ritchie Highway, Severna Park. 443-980-9077. Players of all levels, ages and gender welcome for friendly games. Free.

“The Book of Will” Production: 2-5 p.m., The Colonial Players Theater, 108 East St., Annapolis. 410-268-7373. tickets.thecolonialplayers.org. $18-$23.