Sunday, Jan. 9

Concert Regional vocalists and local church and school groups will present "Lift Every Voice" in honor of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., 4 p.m. in the Francis Scott Key Auditorium on the campus of St. John's College. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. Free. Information: http://www.stjohnscollege.edu.

Monday, Jan. 10

Photo club The Digital Photography Club of Annapolis will meet for a members' showcase at 7 p.m. at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, 801 Chase St. Information: 410-267-0461 or digitalphotoclub.net.

Blacksmith group The Chesapeake Forge Blacksmith Guild meets at 7 p.m. at Kinder Farm Park, 1001 Kinder Farm Park Road, Millersville. Members learn new techniques while working on projects. No gate fees. Information: 410-222-6115.

Tuesday, Jan. 11

Meeting The National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) holds its monthly meeting at 1 p.m. at Holy Trinity Church, 7438 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd. in Glen Burnie. Dr. Denise Glasper, a dentist, will speak about oral health. All active and retired federal employees and their spouses are invited. Information: 410-760-3750.

Caregiver group A Kinship Caregiver Support Group meeting will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the craft room at the Pascal Senior Activity Center, 125 Dorsey Road in Glen Burnie. Information: 410-897-3933.

Wednesday, Jan. 12

Luncheon series Jamie Barrett will be the opening speaker at the Shady Side Rural Heritage Society's Winter Luncheon Series at the Captain Salem Avery House Museum, 1418 E. West Shady Side Road. Series will continue every Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. through Feb. 16, and features a speaker on a variety of historical and cultural subjects. Admission is $85 for the series, individual luncheons are $17. Reservations and information: 410-266-8846.

Wednesday Republican Breakfast Club Group meets at 7:30 a.m. at the Rockfish, Sixth Street and Severn Avenue in Eastport, for breakfast and discussion. Cost is $12.

Thursday, Jan. 13

Maritime seminar series The Annapolis Maritime Museum's Maritime Seminar Series opens with author William Dudley speaking on his newest book, "Maritime Maryland, a History." This is the first of 10 weekly seminars taking place at 7 p.m. Thursdays at the museum, 723 Second St. in Annapolis. Cost for members is $60 per person for the full series or $10 per seminar; $95 or $15 for nonmembers. Information: 410-295-0104 or amaritime.org.

Concert The U.S. Naval Academy Concert Band presents a free concert at 7:30 p.m. at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, 801 Chase St in Annapolis. Information: 410-280-5640.

Rotary Club The Annapolis Rotary Club meets at noon at the Annapolis Yacht Club, 2 Compromise St. Tom Locke will discuss his new book, "Things the Director Never Told Me." A compilation of stories and events during his law enforcement career. Information: 410-353-4722 or 410-980-6115.

Future

Concert String Theory, a swing jass quintet featuring guitars, bass and a jazz violin, performs from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Jan. 16 at 49 West Coffeehouse. 8 p.m., 49 West St., Annapolis. $20. Reservations: 410-626-9796.

Lunch concert Janie Meneely and Paul DiBlasi, who perform together as "Calico Jack," take the stage at 11:30 a.m. Jan. 19 at the Capt. Salem Avery Museum, 1418 E.W. Shady Side Road. Performance is part of the Shady Side Rural Heritage Society's Winter Luncheon Series. Admission is $17. Reservations and information: 410-266-8846.

Genealogy workshop The Anne Arundel Genealogical Society hosts a workshop titled "Generation to Generation: A Beginner's Oral History Workshop," at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 3 at Severna Park United Methodist Church, 731 Benfield Road. Presented by Lisa Crawley, resource center manager at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture in Baltimore. Refreshments and networking follows program. Information: 410-760-9679.

Concert The Brooks Tegler Army Air Force Band performs at 8 p.m. Feb. 4 at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, 801 Chase St. in Annapolis. Tickets are $28, $23 for Maryland Hall members. Information: 410-280-5640.

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