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Montgomery Community Events July 17-24, 2008

Patrick Dempsey and Amy Adams star in
Patrick Dempsey and Amy Adams star in "Enchanted," which will be shown outdoors at 8:30 tomorrow night at the Church of Christ at Manor Woods in Rockville. (By Barry Wetcher -- Disney)
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YOUTH SCIENCE PROGRAM, for ages 5 to 12 accompanied by an adult, staff from the Maryland Science Center lead "Brain Benders," an interactive program on the "magic" of science. 7 p.m., Quince Orchard Library, 15831 Quince Orchard Rd., Gaithersburg. Free. 240-777-0200.

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OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT, a screening of "Enchanted" (2007), Amy Adams and James Marsden star in the story of a fairy-tale princess sent to modern-day New York by an evil queen, played by Susan Sarandon; bring a blanket or a lawn chair. 8:30 p.m., Church of Christ at Manor Woods, 5300 Norbeck Rd., Rockville. 301-460-3550 or http://www.manorwoods.com.

YOGA CLASS, for seniors, Jane Adams offers instruction on exercise, breathing and meditation to help develop agility, balance, strength, muscle tone, bone mass, endurance and vitality; wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring a mat. 10:45-11:45 a.m., Margaret Schweinhaut Senior Center, 1000 Forest Glen Rd., Silver Spring. $5 per session. 301-681-1255.

AUTHOR APPEARANCE AND READING, Melissa Marr talks about the faerie world of tattoos, magic and romance in her fantasy mystery novel "Ink Exchange." 5:30 p.m., Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 4801 Bethesda Ave., Bethesda. Free. 301-986-1761.

SUMMER DINNER THEATER PERFORMANCE, for all ages, a performance of Disney's "Beauty and the Beast." Show includes songs from the film and stage versions. The Montgomery College Summer Dinner Theatre is an annual training program for aspiring actors and behind-the-scenes artists. 6:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Montgomery College, Theater Arts Arena, 51 Mannakee St., Rockville. $37; age 12 and younger, $27; ticket price includes the performance and a full dinner buffet. 240-567-7676 or http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/sdt.

JAZZ CONCERTS, Steve Herberman (guitar), Pepe Gonzalez (bass), Alex Norris (trumpet) and vocalists Alison Crockett and Christine Crerar perform; a student concert opens the show at 7 p.m.; sponsored by Chuck Levin's Washington Music Center, Sushi Damo restaurant and St. Mark's Presbyterian Church. 8:30 p.m., at the church, 10701 Old Georgetown Rd., Rockville. $20; in advance, $15; age 12 and younger, $5. 410-349-1082 or http://www.instantseats.com.

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SILVER SPRING COMMUNITY YARD SALE, antiques, toys, books, music and educational CDs, clothing, jewelry, household items, electronics, carpet, health and beauty products and more; proceeds benefit the Eastern Montgomery Emergency Assistance Network. 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Eastern Montgomery Regional Services Center, 3300 Briggs Chaney Rd., Silver Spring. Admission, free; vendor space, $10. 240-777-8411.

SILVER SPRING FARMERS MARKET, goat- and cow's-milk cheeses such as mozzarella and ricotta, goat-milk soap, yogurt, fruit, vegetables, honey, eggs, pies, preserves, salsas, cut flowers and more. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, Silver Plaza, on Ellsworth Drive between Georgia Avenue and Fenton Street, Silver Spring. Admission, free. 202-362-8889.

INTRODUCTORY COMPUTER LESSON, for adults, a workshop on gaining access to library catalogs and databases, and the basics of Web pages. 9:15 a.m. Saturdays, White Oak Library, 11701 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring. Free. 240-773-9555.

PLANT CLINIC, Montgomery County master gardeners answer questions; bring plant specimens and insect samples for diagnosis. 10 a.m.-noon Saturdays, Audubon Naturalist Society, Woodend Sanctuary, 8940 Jones Mill Rd., Chevy Chase. Free. Plant hotline: 301-590-9650, weekday mornings.

CHILDREN'S ENTERTAINMENT, a clown presents a program of music, magic and games. 11 a.m., Chevy Chase Library, 8005 Connecticut Ave., Chevy Chase. Free. 240-773-9590.

CANCER DISCUSSION, for people with cancer and their family members and caregivers, Joshua Katz of Shady Grove Adventist Hospital talks about colorectal cancer, its diagnostic challenges, treatments and side effects, as well as survivorship issues; a light lunch will be provided; sponsored by the Wellness Community-Greater Washington. Noon-2 p.m., the Wellness Community, 5430 Grosvenor Lane, Bethesda. Free. 301-493-5002 or twcdc@thewellnesscommunity.org.


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