King George Relay For Life Plans Kickoff Event
King George Relay For Life will kick off with a bang on Friday, Nov. 13 from 6 – 8 p.m. on the YMCA parking lot. The event will feature a bonfire, DJ, games for the kids, and teams can register for this year’s Relay For Life event (to be held May 22, 2010). There will also be a chili cookoff, so work on your recipe and bring your best pot of chili! Prizes will be awarded! To register for the chili cookoff, contact Jeron Hayes at (540) 846-3382. This event is free and open to the public!

Smoot Library Offers English as a Second Language Classes
English as a Second Language (ESOL) classes are being offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 – 11 a.m. at Smoot Memorial Library, 9533 Kings Highway, King George (near courthouse on Rt. 3). There is a $20 registration fee.

Classes and books are free. For more information, call Jennifer Bishop, 540-907-7215 or Smoot Library, 540-775-7951.

Indian Head

Sotterley Offers Final in Series of Guest Speakers
This year’s Speaker Series comes to a close with the President of The College of Southern Maryland, Dr. Bradley Gottfried, author of ‘‘The Civil War Comes to St. Mary’s County” on Friday, Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. in the Barn.

Dr. Gottfried’s strong interest in the Civil War has led him to write many books on Gettysburg (The Battle of Gettysburg: A Guided Tour; The Roads to Gettysburg; The Brigade of Gettysburg; The Maps of Gettysburg; The Artillery of Gettysburg) and two unit histories (Stopping Pickett: The History of the Philadelphia Brigade; Kearney’s Own: The History of the First New Jersey Brigade). He has become an accomplished cartographer, and his eighth book, The Maps of First Bull Run, will be published in May. This event is free to the public. To make a reservation, call 301-373-2280.

Charles County Needs Committee Volunteers
The Charles County Commissioners invite residents to get involved in local government by volunteering to serve on a board, commission, or committee. Join hundreds of County employees, elected officials, boards and commission members and other volunteers that work to make Charles County a better place to live, work, and play.

There are a number of vacancies currently available on boards, committees, and commissions. For a complete listing of vacancies and to download an application form, visit www.charlescounty.org or call Doremus Jenkins, Commissioner Specialist, at 301-645-0691. The deadline to apply is Friday, Oct. 30.

Indian Head Rail Trail Seeks Attendant Volunteers
The Charles County Department of Public Facilities, Parks & Recreation Division is seeking volunteers to serve as trail attendants on the Indian Head Rail Trail. Trail attendants will monitor trail activities, conduct safety patrols, assist trail patrons, and help with litter control. Volunteers work a flexible schedule (sign up for as few as two days per month) and must be 18 years of age or older. For additional information, please call the Parks & Recreation Division office at 301-932-3470, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Walk For Homelessness
The 7th Annual Charles County Walk to Eliminate Homelessness will be held Nov. 21 at 9 a.m. at La Plata Town Hall. This yearly 3-mile challenge helps provide warm shelter to homeless Charles County residents from Nov. 1 – April 1. For more information, contact (301) 609-9900.

To have information about your event or meeting announced in ‘‘Community Notes,” call or email the Naval Support Activity South Potomac Public Affairs Office at (540) 284-0129 or jeron.hayes@navy.mil.