Montgomery Community Events July 24-31, 2008

Thursday, July 24, 2008

Thursday 24

SALARY NEGOTIATION CLASS, for those seeking a new job or improved compensation in current job. Career counselor Rachel L. Manchester teaches how to negotiate salaries and benefits; 10 a.m.-noon Aug. 4, Montgomery County Commission for Women Counseling and Career Center, Suite 100, 401 N. Washington St., Rockville. $20; registration required. 240-777-8300.

CHILDREN'S LIBRARY PROGRAMS, for ages 3-5 with an adult, a librarian shows short films based on books, sings songs and leads stretches at two library locations; 10:30 a.m., Olney Library, 3500 Olney-Laytonsville Rd., and Chevy Chase Library, 8005 Connecticut Ave. Free. 240-773-9545 or 240-773-9590.

NATIONAL LIBRARY OF MEDICINE , ongoing registration. For people with cancer and their family members or caregivers, a guided tour of the National Library of Medicine at NIH, 1 to 3:30 p.m. Aug. 19, followed by a demonstration of medical research databases. Meet at the Wellness Community to carpool to NIH grounds; bring photo ID for admission to NIH. Wellness Community Greater Washington, Suite 100, 5430 Grosvenor Lane, Bethesda. Free. 301-493-5002 or twcdc@thewellness.com.

CHILDREN'S LIBRARY PROGRAM, for ages 3 to 8 with an adult, an interactive reading program with a clown. 10:30 a.m., Kensington Park Library, 4201 Knowles Ave., Kensington. Free. 240-773-9515.

MORNING BOOK DISCUSSION, for adults, a librarian leads a discussion of Geraldine Brooks's "People of the Book," set in 1996 Sarajevo about a rare-book expert who is restoring the Sarajevo Haggadah religious manuscript. 10:30 a.m., Marilyn J. Praisner Branch Library, 14910 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville. Free. 240-773-9460.

NONFICTION BOOK DISCUSSION, for adults, a discussion of Erik Larson's "The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic and Madness at the Fair that Changed America," about events surrounding the 1893 Chicago World's Fair. Bring lunch; the group meets the fourth Thursday of each month. Noon-1 p.m., Bethesda Library, 7400 Arlington Rd. Free. 240-777-0970.

CHILDREN'S FILMS, for ages 3 to 6 with an adult, short films based on popular children's books, including "Three Little Pigs," "Dot the Fire Dog" and "A Boy, a Dog and a Frog." 2 p.m., Poolesville Library, 19633 Fisher Ave. Free. 240-773-9550.

CHILDREN'S PROGRAM, for age 6 and older with an adult, basketball player Spencer "Spinny" Johnson of the Harlem Globetrotters entertains and performs basketball tricks with a message on the importance of discipline and hard work. 2 p.m., Olney Library, 3500 Olney-Laytonsville Rd. Free, tickets required. 240-773-9545.

YOUTH BOARD GAMES, for ages 10 to 18, learn how to play or improve your game; pizza will be served. 2 p.m., Aspen Hill Library, 4407 Aspen Hill Rd., Rockville. Free. 240-773-9410.

YOUTH BANDS CONCERT, local teen bands perform; sponsored by Aspen Hill library and Montgomery County Recreation Department. 7-9 p.m. today and next Thursday, Aspen Hill Library, 4407 Aspen Hill Rd., Rockville. Free. 240-773-9410, Ext. 79409.

BOOK DISCUSSION, for adults, a reader's choice book discussion. 7:30 p.m., Quince Orchard Library, 15831 Quince Orchard Rd., Gaithersburg. Free. 240-777-0200.

Friday 25

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

TALKING BOOK CLUB, a librarian leads a discussion of Louis Armstrong's book "Satchmo: My Life in New Orleans." The book is available in Talking Book and other sound formats. The club meets on the last Friday of each month. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Rockville Library, Readers' Cafe, 21 Maryland Ave. 240-777-0140.

LITERARY FORGERIES LECTURE, Joseph Jeffs, a retired Georgetown University library director, lectures on forgeries from classical Greece to the present. 1:30 p.m., Friendship Heights Village Center, 4433 S. Park Ave., Chevy Chase. Free. 301-656-2797.

JAZZ CONCERT, Student musicians perform at 7 p.m., followed at 8:30 p.m. by professional musicians, including guitarist Steve Herberman, Afro-Caribbean and Brazilian music bassist Pepe Gonzalez, trumpet player Alex Norris and vocalists Alison Crockett and Christine Crerar. St. Mark Presbyterian Church, 10701 Old Georgetown Rd., Rockville. $20; in advance, $15; age 12 and younger, $5. 410-349-1082 or http://www.instantseats.com.

Saturday 26

LIBRARY COMPUTER LESSON, for age 14 and older, learn how to use a personal computer and basic software programs, or how to search on the library's computers. 9 a.m., Marilyn J. Praisner Branch Library, 14910 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville. Free. 240-773-9460.

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.

LIBRARY COMPUTER LESSONS, for adults, learn how to access library catalogues and databases and the basics of a Web page. 9:15 a.m. Saturdays, White Oak Library, 11701 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring. Free. 240-773-9555.

LIBRARY COMPUTER LESSON, for seniors, learn how to set up and use an e-mail account; bring your library card. 9:15-10 a.m., Davis Library, 6400 Democracy Blvd., Bethesda. Free, registration required. 240-777-0922.

COMMUNITY FARM TOUR, for all ages, participants take a guided tour and learn about agricultural crops, daily farming and growing food; plus hands-on activities, games and more; Red Wiggler Community Farm is a nonprofit organization that provides horticulture therapy and a vocational training program for adults with developmental disabilities. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 23400 Ridge Rd., Germantown. Free. 301-916-2216.

COMPUTER SOFTWARE CLASS, for adults, an advanced class; learn how to create borders, columns and tables using Microsoft Word. 10:30 a.m., Marilyn J. Praisner Community Recreation Center, 14906 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville. Free, registration required. 240-777-4970.

PUPPET SHOW, for age 2 and older with an adult, Kaydee Puppets performs Rumplestiltskin and Noddaberry Good Day. 11 a.m., Chevy Chase Library, 8005 Connecticut Ave. Free. 240-773-9590.

NATIONAL PARK SEMINARY TOUR, a guided walking tour of the National Park Seminary Historic District. Extensive walking on outdoor paths with steps and rough areas. Tour signs will be posted on Linden Lane, visit the Web site for detailed directions. Save Our Seminary at Forest Glen is dedicated to the preservation, history and future of the historic district. 1 p.m., National Park Seminary Historic District, Linden Avenue, Silver Spring. $5. 301-654-3924, 301-589-1715 or http://www.saveourseminary.org.

Monday 28

SHIRLEY TEMPLE FILM, for all ages. "Little Miss Marker," the 1934 comedy-drama starring Shirley Temple, Adolph Mejou and Dorothy Dell about a little girl who melts the hearts of a gang of hardened gamblers when she is left as an IOU or "marker" for a debt. 1 p.m., Margaret Schweinhaut Senior Center, 1000 Forest Glen Rd., Silver Spring. Free. 301-681-1255.

AUTHOR TALK, for adults, CBS News correspondent Kimberly Dozier talks about her book, "Breathing the Fire," about her experiences as a reporter in Iraq and when she was critically wounded by a car bomb in 2006 while working with Iraqi security forces. Cameraman Paul Douglas and sound man James Brolan were killed in the bombing. 7:30 p.m., Friendship Heights Village Center, 4433 S. Park Ave., Chevy Chase. Free. 301-656-2797.

EVENING BOOK DISCUSSION, for adults, a librarian leads a discussion of Rachel Herz's "The Scent of Desire: Discovering Our Enigmatic Sense of Smell," about the relationships between scent, emotion and behavior. 7:30 p.m., Poolesville Library, 19633 Fisher Ave. Free. 240-773-9550.

Tuesday 29

GUITAR HERO VIDEO GAME CHALLENGE, for age 12 and older. Sign-up, 6 p.m.; play, 6:30 p.m., Marilyn J. Praisner Branch Library, 14910 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville. 240-773-9460.

YOUTH GAMES PROGRAM, for ages 10 to 18, play classic board games, word games, number games, strategy games, including Monopoly, Scrabble, Yahtzee and mah-jongg. Snacks provided. 3:30-5 p.m., Quince Orchard Library, 15831 Quince Orchard Rd., Gaithersburg. Free. 240-777-0200.

MYSTERY FILM, for adults, David Lynch's 1986 mystery thriller, "Blue Velvet," starring Isabella Rossellini, Kyle MacLachlan and Dennis Hopper. 6:30-8:30 p.m., Aspen Hill Library, 4407 Aspen Hill Rd., Rockville. Free. 240-773-9403.

CHILDREN'S LIBRARY PROGRAM, storyteller Arianna Ross tells stories of creatures who live in the deserts of India, the Amazon rainforests and the mountains of Colorado. 7 p.m., Davis Library, 6400 Democracy Blvd., Bethesda. Free. 240-777-0922.

Wednesday 30

SENIOR SAFETY DISCUSSION, Angela Mickalid of the National Safety Council talks about how to create a safe home to avoid unintentional injuries. 10:30 a.m., Margaret Schweinhaut Senior Center, 1000 Forest Glen Rd., Silver Spring. Free. 301-681-1255.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT, for those grieving a death, a discussion on grief and healing. 1-2:30 p.m., Montgomery Hospice, Suite 100, 1355 Piccard Dr., Rockville. Free, registration required. 301-921-4400.

OUTDOOR OPERA PERFORMANCE, by the Victorian Lyric Opera Company, a community group dedicated to performing pieces from the Victorian era. 7:30 p.m., Rockville Civic Center Park, grassy area behind cottage, 603 Edmonston Dr., Rockville. Free. 240-314-8681.

Thursday 31

CAREER COUNSELING CLASS, for people who have been out of the workforce for an extended time, Melissa Fireman, chief executive of Washington Career Services, shares insights about the job market, how to be a competitive job seeker, training opportunities, volunteer work and temporary employment. 10 a.m.-noon Aug. 19. Montgomery County Commission for Women Counseling and Career Center, Suite 100, 401 N. Washington St., Rockville. $20; registration required. 240-777-8300.

CHILDREN'S LIBRARY PROGRAM, storyteller Anu Bashira shares tales about insects and more. Registration is not required, but space is limited. Marilyn J. Praisner Branch Library, 14910 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville. Free. 240-773-9460.

CHILDREN'S LIBRARY PROGRAM, for ages 3 to 7 with an adult. A 4-H Club member brings a mystery animal, part of the summer reading club. 10:30 a.m., Silver Spring Library, 8901 Colesville Rd., Silver Spring. Free. 240-773-9420.

GUITAR HERO VIDEO GAME CHALLENGE, for age 12 and older. Refreshments will be served. 1-4 p.m., Damascus Library, 9702 Main St. Free, registration required. 240-773-9444.

EVENING BOOK DISCUSSION, for adults, a librarian leads a discussion of Jonathan Harr's book "Lost Painting," set in an Italian village near the Adriatic coast, about a graduate student who discovers a valuable painting lost for almost two centuries. 7-8:30 p.m., Rockville Library, Meeting Room No. 1, 21 Maryland Ave., Rockville. Free. 240-777-0166.

-- Compiled by LISA M. BOLTON

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