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Montgomery Community Events July 17-24, 2008

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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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CHILDREN'S TROLLEY PROGRAM, for age 3 and older accompanied by an adult, a short story and related craft. 1 and 1:30 p.m., National Capital Trolley Museum, Northwest Branch Park, 1313 Bonifant Rd., Colesville. Story and program, free; vintage streetcar rides, $4; seniors and ages 2 to 17, $3. 301-384-6088 or http://dctrolley.org.

INTRODUCTORY COMPUTER LESSON, for adults, basic keyboarding and mouse use, with a primer on computer terms such as drop-down menus. 1-2:30 p.m., Rockville Library, 21 Maryland Ave., Rockville. Free. 240-777-0140.

AFRICAN AMERICAN BOOK DISCUSSION, for adults, a librarian leads a discussion of Breena Clarke's debut novel, "River, Cross My Heart," about a segregated community in 1920s Georgetown. 3 p.m., Germantown Library, 19840 Century Blvd., Germantown. Free. 240-777-0110.

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SILVER SPRING BLOOD DRIVE, sponsored by the American Red Cross; call to schedule a donation; walk-ins welcome. 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Christ Congregational Church, 9525 Colesville Rd., Silver Spring. 800-448-3543.

PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP, for enthusiasts of all experience levels, a Photoworks faculty member leads an informal discussion; bring digital or traditional images for critiquing; coffee and bagels served; sponsored by the Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture. 10 a.m.-noon, Glen Echo Park, Photoworks Studio, North Arcade Building (across from Dentzel Carousel), 7300 MacArthur Blvd. Free. 301-229-7930 or http://www.glenechophotoworks.org.

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YOUTH GAMES PROGRAM, for ages 10 to 18, classic board games, word games, numbers games and more; snacks provided. 3:30-5 p.m., Quince Orchard Library, 15831 Quince Orchard Rd., Gaithersburg. Free. 240-777-0200.

PARENTING WORKSHOP, for parents, caregivers and educators, learn ways to motivate children to do their best and how to avoid making mistakes that discourage them; sponsored by Parent Encouragement Program. 7:30 p.m., Kensington Baptist Church, 10100 Connecticut Ave., Kensington. $30; per couple, $55; registration required. 301-929-8824 or http://www.pepparent.org.

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CHILDREN'S WILD BIRD PROGRAM, for ages 5 to 12 accompanied by an adult, local artist and naturalist Lois Auer introduces a few of her raptor friends. 7-8 p.m., Potomac Library, 10101 Glenolden Dr., Potomac. Free, registration required. 240-777-0690.

-- Compiled by LISA M. BOLTON

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