| Page 2 of 4 < > |
Montgomery Community Events Aug. 7-14, 2008
|
TOOLBOX
   Resize
COMMENT
 Discussion Policy
 CLOSE
Comments that include profanity or personal attacks or other inappropriate comments or material will be removed from the site. Additionally, entries that are unsigned or contain "signatures" by someone other than the actual author will be removed. Finally, we will take steps to block users who violate any of our posting standards, terms of use or privacy policies or any other policies governing this site. Please review the full rules governing commentaries and discussions. You are fully responsible for the content that you post.
Who's Blogging  |
AFRICAN AMERICAN BOOK DISCUSSION, for adults, a librarian leads a discussion of "Mirror to America: The Autobiography of John Hope Franklin," about his childhood in Oklahoma and a career that included work on the history of segregation that formed part of the NAACP's brief in Brown v. Board of Education. 7 p.m., Quince Orchard Library, 15831 Quince Orchard Rd., Gaithersburg. Free. 240-777-0200.
Friday 8
SILVER SPRING CRAFTS CLASS, for adults, artist Sonia Rodriguez leads a craft-making class using various materials. 10 a.m.-noon Fridays, Long Branch Senior Center, Long Branch Community Center, 8700 Piney Branch Rd., Silver Spring. Free. 301-431-5700.
ROCK AND ROLL PIANO CONCERT, for all ages, Doug Cooke, a high-energy pianist, plays songs from the 1950s by Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis and others. 1 p.m., Margaret Schweinhaut Senior Center, 1000 Forest Glen Rd., Silver Spring. Free. 301-681-1255.
Saturday 9
SILVER SPRING FARMERS MARKET, goat and cows' 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, beginners will cover Web page basics and how to access library catalogs and databases. 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 gardening questions; bring in plant specimens and insect samples for identifying and diagnosing problems. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, Davis Library, 6400 Democracy Blvd., Bethesda. Free. Plant Hotline: 301-590-9650, weekday mornings.
PLANT CLINICS, master gardeners from Montgomery County Cooperative Extension answer questions on indoor and outdoor plants, mystery insects, plant diseases and wildlife management; plus a demonstration on pruning. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, Gaithersburg Library, 18330 Montgomery Village Ave., Gaithersburg. Free. 240-773-9490.
MAKEOVER PROGRAM, for women and girls age 11 and older, Mary Kay cosmetologists conduct makeovers, apply makeup and offer tips on makeup trends and style. 11 a.m., Kensington Park Library, 4201 Knowles Ave., Kensington. Free, registration required. 240-773-9515 or http:/
Sunday 10
TOASTMASTERS MEETING, for people interested in public speaking, Toastmasters representatives lead presentations and projects that focus on effective communication. 10:20-11:45 a.m. Sundays, County Council Office Building, 2nd Floor, Room 2F, 100 Maryland Ave., Rockville. first-time guests, free. 301-765-1090.
CHILDREN'S ROCK MUSIC PROGRAM, for children of all ages accompanied by an adult, Cowboy Kidsinger Jim, a children's entertainer, performs rock music with motivational messages including a new song called "Daddy Longlegs;" part of the Second Sundays series of summer concerts; bring a blanket or chairs or sit on the grass; sponsored by the Wheaton Urban District and Wheaton Arts and Entertainment District. 1-3 p.m., Wheaton Triangle, Grandview Avenue and Reedie Drive, Wheaton. Free. 240-777-8115.
Monday 11
CURRENT EVENTS DISCUSSIONS, a volunteer leads a discussion on local, national or world events and encourages feedback from participants. 10 a.m. Mondays, Long Branch Senior Center, Long Branch Community Center, 8700 Piney Branch Rd., Silver Spring. Free. 301-431-5700.
CHILDREN'S ANIMATED FILM, for all ages, a screening of Darrell Rooney and Rob LaDuca's animated adventure "Lion King II, Simba's Pride" (1998), about Kiara, Simba the Lion King's headstrong daughter cub, who looks for adventure and meets a young mischievous lion cub. 1 p.m., Margaret Schweinhaut Senior Center, 1000 Forest Glen Rd., Silver Spring. Free. 301-681-1255.
