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March 8 - "Steps and Stripes" - Celebrating the 200th Anniversary of the Star-Spangled Banner. Steps and Stripes is a 2-set theatre production that includes many guest artists and outstanding musicians, and celebrates the multicultural history of Baltimore. 8 p.m. at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts in Annapolis.

March 9 - Jane Austen Cafe. Join fellow Janeites in a lively discussion to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Pride and Prejudice, then enjoy light refreshments. Admission. 2-4 p.m. at Riversdale House Museum.

March 9 - Summer Camp & Activities Fair 2013. This one day only annual event provides busy families the opportunity to meet one-on-one with representatives from numerous summer programs. Over 60 local, out-of-state, day and overnight camp representatives will be on-hand. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at 'Pip' Moyer Recreation Center in Annapolis.

March 9 - Annapolis Train Show. There will be trains for sale, train repairs and parts, a train doctor, door prizes and free train appraisals. Admission $5. 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at National Guard Armory in Annapolis.

March 9 - Get Down & Dirty: "Early Spring Lawn Care". Lonnie from Turf Trust will let you in on the secrets of the perfect lawn. The first of three garden seminars on Saturday. 9 a.m. - noon at Greenstreet Gardens in Lothian.

March 10 - 38tyh Annual National Capital Angling Show. Premier Mid-Atlantic Fly-fishing Show and Expo. Over 50 exhibitors. Events for kids. Women's Fishing Forum. Admission. 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. at Georgetown Prepartory School in Bethesda.

March 16 - Eastport Green Beer Races. The annual Eastport Green Beer Races will be held from noon to 8 p.m., rain or shine, on the grounds of the Eastport Democratic Club, 525 State St. Annapolis. 12 - 8 p.m.

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