Sunday, March 1

Community carnival Congregation Kneseth Israel presents a Purim carnival with games, activities and traditional foods from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1125 Spa Road in Annapolis. The event features a moon bounce and pony rides, airbrush tattoo artist, casino games for adults, cotton candy, popcorn, pizza, falafel bar, a whipped cream pie-eating contest, silent auction, and carnival games for kids and adults. Admission is free, with games and food tickets available for purchase. Information: knesethisrael.org.

Annapolis architect Sara Phillips, architect of the U.S. Naval Academy, and James Cheevers, senior curator of the academy's museum, present "20th Century: Institutional Architecture," at 2 p.m. in St. John's College's Mellon Hall, 60 College Ave. in Annapolis. The lecture will be followed by an optional walking tour of the Academy Yard, weather permitting. Admission is $30. Information: 410-626-2556 or go to sjc.edu/mitchellgallery/architecturelectures.

Monday, March 2

Dog tales Elementary school children can practice reading by visiting therapy dogs Bailey and Quincy from 3:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. at the Crofton Library, 1681 Riedel Road, Crofton. Call the branch for an appointment: 410-222-7915 or 301-261-3909

Tuesday, March 3

Anime club An anime-manga club for teens is held from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Crofton Library, 1681 Riedel Road, Crofton. Share your love of Japanese comics and animation. Information: 410-222-7915 or 301-261-3909

Wednesday, March 4

Mayo project An informational update on the plans and design of the Mayo force main to the Annapolis waste water reclamation plant will take place from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Blue Heron Room at Quiet Waters Park, 600 Quiet Waters Park Road, Annapolis. Representatives from agencies involved in the project will give a presentation. Information: 410-222-7582.

Thursday, March 5

Lecture series The Annapolis Maritime Museum's lecture series concludes with Timothy Devine, owner of Barren Island Oysters, presenting "Launching Barren Island Oysters: New York Photographer to Oyster Aquaculturist," at 7 p.m. at 723 Second St. in Annapolis. Cost is $15, $10 for members. Information: 410-295-0104 or amaritime.org.

Rotary Club The Annapolis Rotary Club meets at noon at the Annapolis Yacht Club, 100 Compromise St. Suzanne Green, vice president of the YMCA's district operations, will speak on its new operation at the former Big Vanilla Racquet Club in Arnold. Information: 410-956-7672.

Friday, March 6

Fine 'Rhine' The Colonial Players present "Watch on the Rhine" 8 p.m., 108 East St., Annapolis. The show is part of the company's American Standard series, and takes place in America in 1940, before the attack on Pearl Harbor drew the United States into World War II. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors, students and the military. There is an additional performance on Sunday, March 8, at 7:30 p.m. Information: 410-268-7373, option 2 or boxoffice@thecolonialplayers.org.

Saturday, March 7

Gala The Rotary Club of Annapolis' 12th annual Black Tie and Diamonds gala will be held from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Westin Hotel in Annapolis. This year's beneficiary will be the Connected Warrior Foundation. Tickets are $150 per person or $1,500 for a table of 10. The cost include cocktails, sit-down dinner and wine, as well as music and dancing. A silent auction, live auction and raffle are planned. Information: 410-353-2256, 410-320-0301 or go to annapolisrotary.org.

Future

Concert 333 Coffeehouse presents the Bumper Jacksons at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 20, at the Annapolis Friends Meeting House, 351 DuBois Road. Admission is $12, $10 for seniors and students. Information: 443-333-9613 or 333concerts.org.

Dinner and dancing The Hospice of the Chesapeake's annual gala will be held from 6 p.m. to midnight Saturday, March 21, at the Hilton Baltimore BWI Hotel, 1739 W. Nursery Road in Linthicum. The black-tie event features dinner, an open bar, silent and live auctions, a live band and dancing. Information: 443-837-1530, email cwilson@hospicechesapeake.org or go to hospicechesapeake.org.

Oyster roast The fifth annual Annapolis Oyster Roast and Sock Burning will be held from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at the Annapolis Maritime Museum, 723 Second St. The event features music by the Eastport Oyster Boys, an oyster-shucking contest and historic skipjack rides. Beer, wine, food and other beverages will be available for purchase. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door, and free for children 12 and younger. Admission for a People's Choice Package is $55 per person. For tickets and information, go to amaritime.org.

Events and cancellations for the Anne Arundel County datebook may be submitted by email to arundel.calendar@baltsun.com. Information should be sent at least 10 days before the event.