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Prince George's Community Events Oct. 9-16, 2008
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OXON HILL LIBRARY SUPPORT, discussion about fundraising, volunteering and special projects; a meeting of Oxon Hill Friends of the Library. 7 p.m., Oxon Hill Library, 6200 Oxon Hill Rd. Free. 301-839-2400.
Wednesday 15
LAUREL BIRD WALK, for age 16 and older, a guided search for birds living in various refuge habitats, field guides and binoculars recommended. 8-10:30 a.m., National Wildlife Visitor Center, Powder Mill Road, between the Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Route 197, Laurel. Free, reservations required; donations welcome. 301-497-5887.
BOOK TALK, a librarian leads a discussion of "Hemingway's Chair," by Michael Palin, a novel about a postal worker who becomes obsessed with the life, works and personal style of novelist Ernest Hemingway. 10:30 a.m., Hyattsville Library, 6532 Adelphi Rd., Hyattsville. Free. 301-985-4690.
FORT WASHINGTON TEA AND MUSIC, husband-and-wife team Ashbrook and Oorts performs on the hammered dulcimer, flute and guitars. 2 p.m., Harmony Hall Regional Center, John Addison Concert Hall, 10701 Livingston Rd., Fort Washington. $10. 301-203-6070; TTY 301-203-3803.
DINING ETIQUETTE, for ages 8-12, a four-week course on table-setting, proper identification and use of utensils, glassware and napkins, how to eat unusual foods and more. 6-7 p.m. Wednesdays through Nov. 5, Prince George's Sports and Learning Complex, 8001 Sheriff Rd., Landover. $45. 301-583-2400.
ACCOKEEK LIBRARY SUPPORT, discussion about fundraising, volunteering and projects; a meeting of Accokeek Friends of the Library. 7 p.m., Accokeek Library, 15773 Livingston Rd. Free. 301-292-2880.
THE ROLE OF MILLS IN EARLY MARYLAND HISTORY, Nathan Maddox, a miller at Colvin Run Mill historic site in Great Falls, discusses the importance of mills to area settlers. 7:30 p.m., Montpelier Mansion, 9650 Muirkirk Rd., Laurel. Free. 301-953-1376.
Thursday 16
UPPER MARLBORO DISCOVERY HIKE, for age 4 and older, a naturalist leads a walk to look for and listen to the sounds of nature. 10-11 a.m., Watkins Regional Park, 301 Watkins Park Dr., Upper Marlboro. $1; nonresidents of Prince George's and Montgomery counties, $2. 301-218-6702; TTY 301-699-2544.
WAR OF 1812 BOOK DISCUSSION, a librarian leads a discussion of A.J. Langguth's nonfiction work "Union 1812: The Americans Who Fought the Second War of Independence," about the three-year war to establish control over the middle of North America. 10 a.m., New Carrollton Library, 7414 Riverdale Rd., New Carrollton. Free. 301-459-6900.
COLLEGE PARK BIRD WALKS, for beginners and experts, a 2.2-mile walk along the Luther Goldman Birding Trail at Lake Artemesia; bring binoculars, a bird checklist available; sponsored by Prince George's Audubon Society and Patuxent Bird Club. 4 p.m. Oct. 16, Nov. 6 and 20; meet in the parking lot at Berwyn Road and Balew Avenue, Berwyn Heights. Free. 301-459-3375.
NORTH BRENTWOOD PUMPKIN PAINTING, for ages 6-12, bring a pumpkin; brushes and paint will be provided. 4 p.m., North Brentwood Community Center, 4012 Webster St. $2; nonresidents of Prince George's and Montgomery counties, $3, reservations deadline, Sunday. 301-864-0756; TTY 301-445-4512.
FORT WASHINGTON CLASSICAL MUSIC RECITAL, Air Force Band French hornist Tara Islas and violinist Deborah Volker perform. 8 p.m., Harmony Hall Regional Center, 10701 Livingston Rd., Fort Washington. Free. 301-203-6040 or 202-767-5658.
