Thursday, Feb. 9
“Debra Herman Berger: A Retrospective of Her Art,” the exhibit closes Friday. Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington, 6125 Montrose Rd., Rockville. 301-881-0100.
Bingo, for adults. 10:30-11:30 a.m., Margaret Schweinhaut Senior Center, 1000 Forest Glen Rd., Silver Spring. Two cards, $1. 240-777-8086.
Seniors Organized for Change “Lunch and Learn,” a presentation by Arnold Saltzman, “A Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.” Lunch will follow. 10:45 a.m., Ring House, 1801 E. Jefferson St., Rockville. Lecture, free; lunch and lecture, $5; lunch reservations required. 301-348-3760.
“Mid-Winter Play Day,” activities for all ages include a singalong with Wendy Lanxner, two sessions of laughing yoga, puzzles, board games and an open rec room. Volunteers are welcome. 6-8 p.m., Takoma Park Community Center, 7500 Maple Ave. Free. 301-891-7100 or takomaplays.org.
Gaithersburg Police Foundation bowling, registration open for four-member teams to roll in the Feb. 25 fundraiser at Bowl America, 1101 Clopper Rd., Gaithersburg. Minimum team sponsorship, $35 per person, includes three games and free shoe rentals. Jackie Sewell, 301-330-5200.
Clean Water Summit registration, for the March 3 event at Veterans Plaza in Silver Spring. Sponsored by the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection. http://cleanwatersummit.eventbrite.com or 240-777-7744.
Election judges needed, to serve at polling places during the April 3 primary. Those with Spanish-language skills especially needed. Montgomery County Board of Elections, 240-777-8532 or www.777vote.org
“Friendly Visitor” program registration, volunteer to spend as little as one hour per week with frail elderly in their homes and assisted-living facilities. Orientation will be Wednesday. Mental Health Association of Montgomery County, 1000 Twinbrook Pkwy., Rockville. 301-424-0656, Ext. 507, or cwanner@mhamc.org.
Youth essay contest, March 1 is the deadline for the competition for Montgomery County students in eighth grade or younger. Winning entries of 100-500 words will be published in Washington Parent magazine, and the writers will be honored at the Bethesda Literary Festival in April. For details and entry form, visit www.bethesda.org. Co-sponsored by the Bethesda Urban Partnership. 301-215-6660.
Saturday, Feb. 11
Year-round farmers market, produce, seafood, meat, baked goods, flowers and more. 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays, Kensington train station parking lot (Howard Avenue), Kensington. 301-949-2424 or www.tok.md.gov.
Antique and collectibles show, glass, silver, fine crystal, porcelain, furniture and more on sale. Fine crystal and glassware polishing and repair on site. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Montgomery County Fairgrounds, 16 Chestnut St., Gaithersburg. $6. 301-649-1915.
Chinese New Year program, storyteller Linda Fang presents “Tales of Ancient China and the Origins of Chinese New Year Traditions.” 11 a.m., Silver Spring Library, 8901 Colesville Rd. Free. 240-773-9420.
“Lincoln: Lessons in Leadership,” a presentation by retired Army Gen. Harold W. Nelson. 11 a.m., Sandy Spring Museum, 17901 Bentley Rd., Sandy Spring. Free. 301-774-0022.
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