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By Mary McHale 301-735-3451
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Brandywine-Aquasco
By Audrey Johnson 301-922-5384
ANNUAL SPAGHETTI DINNER
St. Philip’s Church Baden Parish Annual Spaghetti Dinner will be held Sunday, February 1, 2026, at 11 a.m. Dinners includes Homemade Spaghetti (Beef or Turkey), salad, garlic bread, homemade desert, water. Pre-orders are accepted until January 26, 2026. Cash App Available-$stphilipschurchbaden. Donation $10.00. Children 10 and under $5.00. Pre-Orders and Pre-Paid Only.
Contacts: Michele Chase 240-882-3369, Doretha Savoy 301-233-3136, Vivian Rich 804-301-9530. St. Philip’s Church Baden Parish, 13801 Baden Westwood Road, Brandywine, Maryland 20613. Telephone: 301-888-1536.
NIGHT OF ROMANCE
Night of Romance will be held Valentine’s Day Saturday, February 14, 2026, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. There will be dinner, dance and giveaways. Special performance by Tony Craddock, Jr., Saxophonist. For tickets contact/text Stephanie at 240-926-9199. Cost is $75 per couple. The event will be held at St. Philip’s Church Hall, 13801 Baden Westwood Road, Brandywine, Maryland 20613.
HISTORIC SITES
Cows grazed in front of Montpelier Manor Farms, c. 1922, in Laurel. Montpelier Mansion is National Historic Landmark. Montpelier was built for Major Thomas Snowden and, in the twentieth century, was the home of assistant secretary of state Breckinridge Long. (Submitted by Friends of Montpelier.)
The historic and elegant mansion in Riverdale, at the time of its construction in 1801, was one of the finest examples of Georgian architecture inexistence. Modeled after the Chateau du Mick, the home of Baron de Stier in Belgium, the house was made of brick, stuccoed, and painted. The mansion was home to a branch of the Calvert family for much of the nineteenth century. (Submitted by Riverdale Park Mayor Ann Ferguson from the town of Riverdale, Maryland 1920–70); courtesy of James C. Wilfong, Jr.
Mount Calvert in Croom was built in the 1700s by John Brown and remained in the family until 1835 when it was sold to Captain John Brooks. Mount Calvert is the only historic structure remaining in the site of Charles Town, the first seat of Prince George’s County government. More modest in scale than the county’s other Federal-Style mansions, it is an outstanding example of this type, distinguished also by its scenic location overlooking the confluence of the Western Branch and the Patuxent River. (Courtesy of the University of Maryland Libraries, Special Collections).
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.
Martin Luther King, Jr. was an American Civil rights activist and Baptist minister who was a leader of the civil rights movement from 1955 until his assassination in 1968. He was married to Coretta Scott King (1953–1968). Children: Martin Luther King III, Bernice King, Dexter King, Yolanda King. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is Monday, January 19, 2026.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (officially Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.) is an American federal holiday marking the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. It is observed on the third Monday of January each year. Wikipedia.
2026 UNCF MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BREAKFAST
Join us for the 43rd annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Breakfast Celebration January 19, 2026, from 9–11 a.m. at the University of Maryland Hotel located in Prince George’s County, 7777 Baltimore Ave., College Park, Maryland 20740. Event Contact Tanya Sweeney. Telephone 202-810-0182, email: tanya.sweeney@uncf.org
For over 80 years, UNCF, the nation’s largest and most effective minority education organization, has provided financial support to ensure that our students can succeed and that UNCF-member institutions continue to keep moving forward toward the pursuit of educational excellence.
For more than 30 years, the Washington, DC office of UNCF and the Washington Inter-Alumni Council (WIAC) have come together to present the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration to support students from the Washington Metropolitan Area and to support UNCF-member institutions. Highlights from last year event, event leadership, event honorees, event venue, sponsorship opportunities available at https://uncf.org/events/2026-uncf-martin-luther-king-jr-breakfast-washington-dc
PRINCE’S GEORGE’S COUNTY FIRE/ EMS
To learn about the PGFD’s frontline safety classes offered to Seniors, call the Office of Community Relations and Engagement at 301-883-5250.
CELEBRATING GENERATIONS BLACK HISTORY MONTH FASHION SHOW
Join us for a family fun event at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church Saturday, February 21, 2026, while we showcase various styles from 2–4:30 p.m. The various styles that we will be showcasing are African Attire, The Event, Cruise Casual, The St. Philip’s Men, White Party, Sunday Best. Light refreshments (Proceeds Benefit St. Philip’s Church). Door Prizes. Admission: Adults $20, Children 5–17 $5, Under 5-Free. Tickets: Contacts: Mrs. Butler 301-520-3145, Mrs. Hall 703-201-3863, Mrs. Somerville 240-682-3657. St. Philip’s Episcopal Church address is 13801 Baden Westwood Road, Brandywine, Maryland, 20613.
WOMEN OF COLOR NETWORK CONFERENCE
The 20th Anniversary of the Maryland Women of Color Network Conference is Friday, March 6, 2026, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. at Bowie State University in the Student Center Ballrooms, 14000 Jericho Park Road, Bowie, Maryland. Price $60.00. Join Bowie State University for a conference where professionals in public health, government, nonprofit, and education come together to discuss sexual violence prevention and response. Connect with staff from rape crisis centers, government agencies, faith-based and community organizations, and students who are dedicated to supporting survivors and building safer communities. Learn more: https://mcasa.org/providers/mwocn. and https://www.bowiestate.edu/calendar1/#event-details/60ffba2f-23e1-4f94-b19d-eea22fcda2c3
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