Thursday, October 30, 2008
Thursday 30
FATHERHOOD CONFERENCE AND HEALTH FAIR, for fathers and male caregivers, ongoing registration for one-day conference Nov. 8 featuring a talk by former Redskins player Charles Mann on preparing youths for leadership roles, workshops on financial literacy and healthy parenting, résumé reviews, a health fair, social services information, photographs of dads and kids, and more. Activities for children while fathers attend workshops. Sponsored by Domestic Violence Coordinating Council and Montgomery County agencies. Health fair, 8 a.m.-11 a.m.; conference, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Richard Montgomery High School, 250 Richard Montgomery Dr., Rockville. Free, registration required; continental breakfast and lunch will be served. 240-777-7034 or http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov.
AUTISM WORKSHOP, for parents and caregivers of autistic children, ongoing registration for a workshop Nov. 6 on techniques and treatment options for dealing with autism. Sponsored by Suburban Hospital. 7-9 p.m. Nov. 6, Suburban Hospital, 8600 Old Georgetown Rd., Bethesda. Free; registration required. 301-896-3939, option 2.
SHRIMP AND OYSTER FEAST, ongoing registration for Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad annual fundraising dinner Nov. 2, including clams on the half shell, fried oysters, spiced shrimp, sliced ham, potato salad, baked beans, apple sauce, rolls, brownies and beverages. 1-5 p.m. Nov. 2, Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad, Anastasi Room, 5020 Battery Lane. $40; tickets must be bought in advance. 301-977-6634 or kumar.vaswani@bccrs.org.
YOUTH ARTS PROGRAM, open call for Washington area high school students to submit applications for a free 10-week intensive arts learning program; create a body of artwork that can be included in college application portfolios; significant out-of-class work on projects is required. To apply, submit application (available at http://www.yellowbarnstudio.com), a CD with 10 images and a list of works by Dec. 1 to Yellow Barn Gallery, Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. 301-371-5593, brandt4749@aol.com or glenkessler@hotmail.com.
YOUTH SCARY STORY CONTEST, for ages 13 to 18, submit a scary short story this month for a chance to win a $50 Books-a-Million gift certificate and other prizes. Marilyn J. Praisner Branch Library, 14910 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville. Free. 240-773-9460.
BUSINESS NETWORKING BREAKFAST, for networking and recruitment; sponsored by Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce, Eagle Bank and My Kitchen Catering. 7:30-9 a.m., Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce, 4 Professional Dr., Suite 141. Free; members must take a potential member; registration required. 301-840-1400.
HEALTH AND EXERCISE PROGRAM, for seniors, Chris Haynes, a nurse from Suburban Hospital, leads a weekly walk for exercise. 9-9:30 a.m., Margaret Schweinhaut Senior Center, 1000 Forest Glen Rd., Silver Spring. Free. 301-681-1255.
HANDIWORK CLASS, for adults, knit or crochet items to help children and infants learn numbers, colors and letters; sponsored by Retired Senior Volunteers Program. 10 a.m. Thursdays, Long Branch Senior Center, Long Branch Community Center, 8700 Piney Branch Rd., Silver Spring. Free. 301-431-5700.
BRAIN HEALTH DISCUSSION, Angie Braun, consultant, will motivate and challenge participants with mental exercises designed to improve cognitive skills and basic brain function. 1:15 p.m., Holiday Park Senior Center, 3950 Ferrara Dr., Wheaton. Free. 240-777-4999.
AUTHOR APPEARANCE, for adults, historian Robert Dallek will talk about "Harry S. Truman," his biography of the 33rd president. 7:30 p.m., Friendship Heights Village Center, 4433 S. Park Ave., Chevy Chase. Free. 301-656-2797.
Friday 31HALLOWEEN PROGRAM, for children of all ages, slightly spooky stories, games and a Halloween parade; children may go in costumes. 10:30 a.m.-noon, Marilyn J. Praisner Branch Library, 14910 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville. Free. 240-773-9460.
Saturday 1GAITHERSBURG FARMERS MARKET, seasonal produce including fresh fruits and vegetables, bedding plants and more; plus local handcrafted items. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Main Street Pavilion in the Kentlands, Main Street and Hart Road, Gaithersburg. 301-258-6350, Ext. 123, or http://www.gaithersburgmd.gov.
GAITHERSBURG BEAD BAZAAR, for crafters, 48th annual event featuring ancient, antique and tribal beads, bead-making tools and equipment, contemporary designer jewelry and books; lectures and demonstrations of bead-making techniques. Proceeds will help fund programs of the Bead Museum and the Bead Society of Greater Washington. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun., Bohrer Park Activity Center, 506 S. Frederick Ave., Gaithersburg. $7; age 11 and younger, free. 202-624-4500 or bazaarBSG@hotmail.com.
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, Ellsworth Drive between Georgia Avenue and Fenton Street, Silver Spring. Admission, free. 202-362-8889.
ALS CAREGIVER SUPPORT, for Montgomery County caregivers of people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis; sponsored by ALS Association. 1-3 p.m., ALS Association administrative office, 7507 Standish Pl., Rockville. Free. http://www.ALSinfo.org.
MUSICAL SOLOISTS PERFORMANCE, by local musicians Charles Mokotoff, a classical guitarist, and Wendy Cheng, a violist. Room is equipped to allow people with hearing aids and those with significant hearing loss to enjoy the performance. Sponsored by Montgomery County Chapter of Hearing Loss Association of America and Montgomery County Public Libraries. 2 p.m., Rockville Library, first-floor meeting room, 21 Maryland Ave., Rockville. Free. 240-777-0001 or TTY 240-777-0902.
Sunday 2CLASSICAL PIANO PERFORMANCE, by Jeffrey Chappell, classical and jazz pianist; part of the Masters in Music Concert Series. 4:30 p.m. pre-concert lecture; 5 p.m. concert, Sandy Spring Museum, 17901 Bentley Rd., Sandy Spring. $23; museum members, $20; students, $9. 301-774-0022 or http://www.sandyspringmuseum.org.
NATURE WALK AND LANDFILL TOUR, Peter Karasik, county operations chief of the Division of Solid Waste Services, and Ron Gibbs, Montgomery County Parks natural resources manager, lead a walk and talk about the environmental impact when a landfill closes; includes tour of former Oaks Landfill. Wear long sleeves and pants and comfortable walking shoes; binoculars and water are recommended; meet at the Mount Zion parking lot; sponsored by Montgomery County Sierra Club. 8-11 a.m., Blue Mash Nature Trail, 5821 Olney-Laytonsville Rd, Laytonsville. Free. 301-438-3453, http://www.maryland.sierraclub.org/montgomery or md-sierraclub@comcast.net.
RAILROAD, TRANSPORTATION AND MODEL TRAIN SHOWS,31st annual event and sale featuring authentic items from railroads, steamships, airlines and buses, including china, silver, lanterns, locks, paper, signs and paintings; plus model train show. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Montgomery County Fairgrounds, 16 Chestnut St., Gaithersburg. Both shows, $7; age 11 and younger, free. 703-536-2954 or rrshows@aol.com.
HAMBURG STEINWAY PIANO CONCERT, members of the Piano Society of Greater Washington perform music by Mozart, Chopin, Aaron Copeland and others on a Hamburg Steinway piano; reception will follow. 3 p.m., Calvary Lutheran Church, 9545 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring. Freewill donation. 301-793-1863 or http://www.pianosocietyofgreaterwashington.org.
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP, for parents of school-age children with bipolar disorder, a monthly support group; sponsored by National Alliance on Mental Illness Montgomery County; refreshments will be served. 3-4:30 p.m. Sundays, Suburban Hospital, 8600 Old Georgetown Rd., Bethesda. Free. 301-949-5852, http://www.namimc.org or enovick@namimc.org.
LOCAL HISTORY TALK, Judy Welles will lead a discussion on Montgomery County history and the Cabin John Hotel, once a summer getaway for Washington elite. 4 p.m., Beall-Dawson House, 103 W. Montgomery St., Rockville. Free; reservations required. 301-340-2825 or 301-762-1492.
CLASSICAL PIANO CONCERT, a music lecture followed by a performance by classical pianist Jeffrey Chappell; part of the Masters of Music concert series. 4:30 p.m. lecture; 5 p.m. concert, Sandy Spring Museum, Dr. Bird Hall, 17901 Bentley Rd., Sandy Spring. $23; museum members, $20; full-time students, $9; 12 and younger, free. 301-774-0022 or http://www.sandyspringmuseum.org.
Monday 3MANDOLIN QUARTET PERFORMANCE, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra mandolin quartet performs a mix of classical music, show tunes, marches, rags and popular music. 1:15-2:15 p.m., Holiday Park Senior Center, 3950 Ferrara Dr., Wheaton. Free. 240-777-4999.
READING PROGRAM, Reading Friends from Gaithersburg's youth center read one-on-one with children and help them practice reading skills. 4 p.m., Gaithersburg Library, 18330 Montgomery Village Ave. Free. 240-773-9490.
ENVIRONMENTAL EFFICIENCY TALK, Doug Anderson of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency leads a discussion titled "Green Home Remodeling: Energy Efficiency for the Home," part of the Going Green at Home series sponsored by Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission and Gaithersburg Library. 7 p.m., Gaithersburg Library, 18330 Montgomery Village Ave. Free. 240-773-9490.
Tuesday 4HEALTH TALK, for adults, Adventist Healthcare representative talks about common foot problems and how to reduce foot pain after years of improperly trimmed toenails and poorly designed shoes. 11 a.m., Long Branch Senior Center, Long Branch Community Center, 8700 Piney Branch Rd., Silver Spring. Free. 301-431-5700.
ROCK BAND VIDEO GAME, for ages 11-17, learn how to play. 6:30 p.m., Germantown Library 19840 Century Blvd., Germantown. Free. 240-777-0110.
Wednesday 5HISTORY DISCUSSION, for adults, history enthusiast Ed Fritz leads a discussion on the reign of Mary Queen of Scots. 10:30 a.m., Margaret Schweinhaut Senior Center, 1000 Forest Glen Rd., Silver Spring. Free. 301-681-1255.
TECHNOLOGY TALK, I.J. Hudson, former technology reporter for WRC-TV, will talk about the transition to digital television that becomes mandatory in February. 1:30 p.m., Friendship Heights Village Center, 4433 S. Park Ave., Chevy Chase. Free. 301-656-2797.
GAITHERSBURG COMMUNITY MEETING, for residents to discuss design for library renovation and expansion to begin next summer; sponsored by Montgomery County Public Libraries, Gaithersburg Branch, and Department of General Services Building, Design and Construction Section. 7-9 p.m., Gaithersburg Library, large meeting room, 18330 Montgomery Village Ave. Free. 240-773-9490.
Thursday 6MEDICARE TALK, for seniors, pharmacist Joe Demino offers tips on how to save money using Medicare part D funds. 10:30 a.m., Margaret Schweinhaut Senior Center, 1000 Forest Glen Rd., Silver Spring. Free. 301-681-1255.
CRAFTS CLASS, for seniors, crafter Donna Weeks teaches how to create a decorated picture frame; all supplies included. 11 a.m., Long Branch Senior Center, Long Branch Community Center, 8700 Piney Branch Rd., Silver Spring. $1 materials fee paid to instructor; registration encouraged. 301-431-5700.
HEALTH STRESS LECTURE, for adults, Beverly Pierce of Suburban Hospital demonstrates practical ways to manage stress using relaxation techniques. 1:15-2:15 p.m., Holiday Park Senior Center, 3950 Ferrara Dr., Wheaton. Free. 240-777-4999.
EASTERN MONTGOMERY JOB FAIR, for people returning to the workforce or building skills to advance in a current job, meet with representatives of local and federal government and biotech, retail, transportation, hospitality, health-care and human resources industries. Sponsored by Eastern Montgomery Regional Services Center, County Council member Don Praisner (D-Eastern County), MontgomeryWorks, Montgomery County Commission for Women and Office of Human Resources, Jewish Council for the Aging and East County Recreation Center. 3-7 p.m., East County Community Recreation Center, 3310 Gateshead Manor Way, Silver Spring. Free. 301-572-7004.
CANCER SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUP, for cancer survivors, their family and caregivers. 6:30-8 p.m. first and third Thursdays each month, Wellness Community Greater Washington, Suite 100, 5430 Grosvenor Lane, Bethesda. Free. 301-493-5002, http://thewellnesscommunity.org/dc or twcdc@thewellnesscommunity.org.
-- Compiled by LISA M. BOLTON
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