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Prince George's Community Events Oct. 9-16, 2008
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MICROSOFT OFFICE SUITE CLASSES, for age 18 and older, a four-week class to learn the fundamentals of Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Access. 9-10 a.m., Oakcrest Community Center, 1300 Capitol Heights Blvd., Capitol Heights. $64; nonresidents of Prince George's and Montgomery counties, $78. 301-736-5355; TTY 301-218-6768.
FIRE HOUSE OPEN HOUSES, meet firefighters, learn about safety tips and more, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Bowie Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, 15454 Annapolis Rd., Bowie, and noon-4 p.m., Capitol Heights Volunteer Fire Department, 6061 Central Ave., Capitol Heights. Free. For information on events at other fire houses, call 301-883-7739 or 301-883-7705.
SATURDAY MORNING AT THE MOVIES -- VAUDEVILLE STYLE, with live entertainment by the Marlboro Boys and Girls Club Cheerleaders and a showing of Disney's "Game Plan," the story of a professional quarterback's discovery that he has an 8-year-old daughter from a previous relationship. 10 a.m., Publick Playhouse, 5445 Landover Rd., Cheverly. $5. 301-277-1710; TTY 301-277-0312.
LARGO-KETTERING LIBRARY SUPPORT, discussion about fundraising, volunteering and projects; a meeting of Largo-Kettering Friends of the Library. 10:30 a.m., Largo Kettering Library, 9601 Capital Lane. Free. 301-336-4044.
OCTOBERFEST AT THE LIBRARY, crocheted and other handmade items from the Oxon Hill Crochet Club and Friends, baked goods, plants, books and more. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Oxon Hill Library, 6200 Oxon Hill Rd. Free. 301-839-2400.
OXON HILL PUMPKINS, ideal for ages 6-12, but all are welcome, learn about pumpkins through activities, songs, stories and poems. 11:30 a.m., Oxon Hill Farm, Oxon Cove Park, 6411 Oxon Hill Rd. Free. 301-839-1176.
ACCOKEEK "OKTOBERFEST," performances of Bavarian and Austrian dancing, hayrides to the Potomac River, apple squeezing in an old-fashioned press to make cider, arts and crafts, silent and live auctions. 1-6 p.m., Hard Bargain Farm, 2001 Bryan Point Rd., Accokeek. $8; age 7 and younger, free; German foods and beverages available for purchase. 301-292-5665 or http:/
GYMNASTICS WORKSHOPS, for children 18 months to 14 years, accompanied by adults, instruction about types of equipment. 1:30-2:30 p.m. Saturdays, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesdays, through Oct. 28, Prince George's Sports and Learning Complex, 8001 Sheriff Rd., Landover. Children, $6; adult companions, free; maximum of three children per adult. 301-583-2400; TTY 301-583-2483.
COOKING WITH YOUR CHILDREN, for ages 3-6 and an adult companion, learn to cook delicious treats. 2-4 p.m., Lake Arbor Community Center, 10100 Lake Arbor Way, Mitchellville. $10; nonresidents of Prince George's and Montgomery counties, $12. 301-333-6561; TTY 301-218-6768.
GREENBELT SPAGHETTI DINNER, with salad, dessert and beverage; whole pies for sale. 5-7 p.m., Mowatt Memorial United Methodist Church, 40 Ridge Rd., Greenbelt. $8; ages 5-12, $6; age 4 and younger, free. 301-474-7291 or http:/
FALL COOKIE PARTY, for ages 5-8, decorate cookies and participate in singing and dancing. 7-9 p.m., William Beanes Community Center, 5108 Dianna Dr., Suitland. $3. 301-568-7719; TTY 301-203-6030.
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BOWIE FARMERS MARKET, a "producers only" market offering fresh fruits and vegetables, breads and other baked goods, jams and jellies, salsa, herbs, fresh cut flowers and bedding plants. 8 a.m.-noon Sundays through Oct. 26, Bowie Farmers Market, 15200 Annapolis Rd. Admission, free. 301-809-3078.
