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Montgomery Community Events Nov. 6-13, 2008
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ARTISTS' WEB SITE TALK, for artists of all mediums, Web designer and fiber artist Margaret Coe discusses creating a site to feature your work; a meeting of the Potomac Craftsmen Guild.10 a.m.-noon, St. James Episcopal Church, 11815 Seven Locks Rd., Potomac. Free. 301-251-0958 or http:/
FORECLOSURE PREVENTION WORKSHOP, state and local housing leaders discuss "What to Do When Faced with Foreclosure on Your Home"; plus individual counseling and legal consultations. Sponsored by Mid-County and Silver Spring Regional Services Centers, Montgomery County Department of Housing and Community Affairs and HomeFree-USA. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Sligo Middle School, 1401 Dennis Ave., Silver Spring. Free, registration required. 240-777-8129 or http:/
PUBLIC FORUM ON COUNTY GROWTH, for Germantown area residents, part of a series of meetings with county planners on residents' views of growth and their communities; sponsored by Montgomery County Planning Department, 2-4 p.m., Germantown Library, 19840 Century Blvd., Germantown. Free. 301-495-4600.
BIG BAND DANCE CONCERT, for seniors, the Olney Big Band plays traditional big band, American swing, jazz and dance music. 7:30-9:30 p.m., Rockville Senior Center, 1150 Carnation Dr., Rockville. Free. 301- 309-3025 or http:/
NATIVE AMERICAN PROGRAM, for all ages, Joseph Stands, a Native American storyteller, includes traditional music to tell stories; part of the library's "Many World Cultures" programming. 2 p.m., Long Branch Library, 8800 Garland Ave., Silver Spring. Free. 240-777-0910.
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DYSTONIA HEALTH SYMPOSIUM, for people with dystonia, family, friends, caregivers and medical professionals, with speakers including National Institutes of Health and Johns Hopkins Medical School doctors and other specialists; bring a bag lunch. Sponsored by Dystonia Support Group of Greater Washington. 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Holy Cross Hospital, Professional and Community Education Center, 1500 Forest Glen Rd., Silver Spring. Free, reservations required. 301-933-8733 or patinmaryland@hotmail.com.
PARENTING TALK, for parents, teachers and caregivers, Luisa Montero-Diaz of Insight Meditation Community of Washington discusses "Mindfulness in Parenting," followed by a potluck dinner; monthly meeting of Takoma Attachment Parenting group, children welcome; bring a snack or covered dish. 3:30-5:50 p.m., Heffner Park Community Center, 42 Oswego Ave., Takoma Park. Free. 301-864-1889 or http:/
Monday 10
COMMUNITY MEETING, with County Council member Marc Elrich (D-At Large) and transit officials on transportation and affordable housing; monthly meeting of Montgomery County Civic Federation; free parking in adjacent garage. 7:45 p.m.-10 p.m., County Council Office Building, first-floor auditorium, 100 Maryland Ave., Rockville. Free. 301-365-2347 or http:/
CHILDREN'S GARDENING PROGRAM, for ages 3-5 accompanied by an adult, featuring gardening activities, stories, crafts and garden walks. 10:30-11:30 a.m., Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton. $3 per child; online registration required (course No. 59133). 301-962-1400 or http:/
SILVER SPRING BINGO, play for fun or prizes. 11 a.m., Long Branch Senior Center, Long Branch Community Center, 8700 Piney Branch Rd., Silver Spring. Free. 301-431-5700.
READING PROGRAM, Reading Friends from Gaithersburg Youth Center read one-on-one with children and help them practice readings skills. 4 p.m. Gaithersburg Library, 18330 Montgomery Village Ave. Free. 240-773-9490.
COMMUNITY FORUM, to gather input on the 2010 operating budget for the county's Department of Health and Human Services; those unable to attend can send written comments to: Director, HHS, 401 Hungerford Dr., Suite 500, Rockville, MD 20850; or an e-mail to hhsmail@montgomerycountymd.gov. 7-8 p.m., Children's Resource Center, 332 W. Edmonston Dr., Rockville. Free. 301-777-3110. PUBLIC FORUM ON COUNTY GROWTH, for Montgomery county residents, part of a series of meetings with county planners on residents' views of growth and their communities; sponsored by Montgomery County Planning Department, 7-9 p.m., Quince Orchard Library, 15831 Quince Orchard Rd., Gaithersburg.Free. 301-495-4600.
