OCTOBER
Beginning on May 9th the Crofton Farmers Market will be held every Saturday from 8:00 AM to noon at the Crofton Library through December 19th. Stop by and get local and regional foods, crafts, and artwork. See Crofton Farmers Market on Facebook for details.
On October 10th , from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM the Greater Crofton Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Shred event in the parking lot of their office located at 2138 Priest Bridge Court. You may bring up to four boxes of documents for shredding. Donations will be accepted.
On October 10th, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, the AVFD Station 7 located at 2380 Davidsonville Road, will have an Open House event. There will be a bounce house, face painting, refreshments, and Smoky the Bear.
The next CCA Meeting will be a combined Board & Budget meeting, and is scheduled for Monday, October 12th at 7:00 PM, at the First Baptist Church, Crofton. The meeting will include a review of the Public Safety & Recreation budgets, and Board committee updates. All members of the tax district are welcome to attend.
The 11th annual Crofton Chili Cook-off brought to you by the CCA, Crofton Kiwanis, and the Crofton Farmer’s Market will be held at the Crofton Farmer’s Market on October 17th from 10:00 AM to 12 Noon. Two awards will be given:
• Crofton Chili Cook-Off Champion
• Crofton Chili Cook-Off People’s Choice
There will also be a special prize for the hottest chili. The event will benefit the Crofton Christian Caring Council's Food Pantry, which provides food for families in need and the homeless. Participant registration is free. REGISTRATION
Wednesday October 21st at 6:00 PM, the Greater Crofton Chamber of Commerce will host their annual Community Awards Banquet at the Blue Dolphin Seafood Bar and Grill. Those interested in attending can contact Judy Wilson for tickets at Judy@croftonchamber.com.
On Saturday October 24th the Crofton Kiwanis and the CCA will host its annual Halloween Parade and Party. The parade begins at the Crofton Country Club and ends at Town Hall. You may sign up for the costume contest by 10:00 AM at Prince of Peace Church. Costume judging starts at 10:00 AM and ends at 10:50 AM. The parade kicks off at 11:00 AM and kids can join in at the tail of the parade, which travels down Crofton Parkway and ends at Duke of Kent Drive. The winners of the costume contest will be announced at Town Hall’s backyard after-party, where there will be make and take crafts and light refreshments.
Tuesday, October 27th, 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Fall Festival, Full Circle Home Care, 2131 Espey Court, Suite 2, Crofton MD. All are welcome to this indoor event for treats and community connections.
On Friday, October 30th the Crofton Police Department present its 4th annual Trunk-Or-Treat event, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, at the Crofton Village Green. This free community event will be a frightfully fun and festive evening with Trick-or-Treating, decorated police and community vehicles, and spooky decorations. Costumes are encouraged!
OCTOBER
October 10, 17, 24, 10:00 AM–1:00 PM, Plant Clinic: Ask a Master Gardener
October 13, 20, 27 (Tuesdays): 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM, Babies in Bloom
October 14, 21, 28 (Wednesdays): 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM and 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM, Toddler Time
October 14, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, English Conversation Group (Adults)
October 15, 22, 29 (Thursdays): 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM, Preschool Story Time
October 10, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM, Fall Frolic Storytime
October 12, 5:30 PM– 7:00 PM, Haunted Library: Halloween Science (ages 6-10)
October 14, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, English Conversation for Adults
October 16, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM, Senior Social Hour
October 17, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM, Play It Again! Retro Gaming (ages 6-10)
October 20, All Branches Closed for Staff Meeting
October 26, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM, Crofton Houseplant Club