Prince George's Community Events Nov. 6-13, 2008

Prince George's Community Events Nov. 6-13, 2008

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Thursday, November 6, 2008

Thursday 6

MITCHELLEVILLE TODDLER FITNESS, for ages 18-36 months. Noon Tuesdays and Thursdays for eight sessions, Lake Arbor Community Center, 10100 Lake Arbor Way, Mitchellville. $50. 301-333-6561; TTY 301-218-6768.

"STANDING TALL ON THE SHOULDERS OF OUR ANCESTORS," research conference hosted by Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society. Schedule listed on Web site. Registration, 4 p.m. today; sessions begin at 8:45 a.m. tomorrow through Sunday, University of Maryland University College Inn and Conference Center, 3501 University Blvd. E., Adelphi. $250; with meals, $375. 202-722-0408 or http://www.aahgs.org.

ADELPHI CONCERT SERIES, Ron Warrant Trio performs traditional and contemporary Native American music; includes a reception. 4 p.m., Paint Branch Unitarian Universalist Church, 3215 Powder Mill Rd., Adelphi. Free; donations welcome. 301-937-3666.

LANDOVER MICROSOFT CLASSES, for age 18 and older, learn fundamentals of Windows XP, Word and Excel. 6:30-9 p.m., Prince George's Sports and Learning Complex, 8001 Sheriff Rd., Landover. $50; nonresidents of Prince George's and Montgomery counties, $60. 301-583-2400; TTY 301-583-2483.

FORT WASHINGTON FREESTYLE ICE SKATING, for advanced skaters. 6:45-7:45 p.m. Thursdays, through Nov. 20, Tucker Road Ice Rink, 1771 Tucker Rd., Fort Washington. $9; nonresidents of Prince Georges and Montgomery counties, $11. 301-265-1525; TTY 301-203-6030.

BOWIE PILATES CLASSES,7:30 p.m. every Thursday (except Thanksgiving) for eight weeks, Bowie Community Center, 3209 Stonybrook Dr. $80. 301-464-1737; TTY 301-218-6768.

Friday 7

COLLEGE PARK NEEDLE ARTS, participate in an informal gathering to work on quilting, knitting, embroidery and cross-stitch projects. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Fridays, Old Parish House, 4711 Knox, at the corner of Dartmouth, College Park. Free. 301-277-9630.

FORT WASHINGTON ICE SKATING, for all ages. Noon-2 p.m. Fridays, through Nov. 21, Tucker Road Ice Rink, 1771 Tucker Rd., Fort Washington. $4; nonresidents of Prince George's and Montgomery counties, $5, includes skate rental. 301-265-1525; TTY 301-203-6030.

"XTREME PRETEENS" BASKETBALL WATCH PARTY, for ages 10-13, enjoy popcorn and refreshments and watch Washington Wizards-New York Knicks game on television. 7-9:30 p.m., Vansville Community Center, 6813 Ammendale Rd., Beltsville. Free with youth ID. 301-937-6621.

COFFEEHOUSE GROOVE SHOWCASE, for ages 13-18, art students perform poetry readings, music, dance, theater and art shows, actor Bus Howard of "The Wire appears." 7-10 p.m., Prince George's Plaza Community Center, 6600 Adelphi Rd., Hyattsville. $3. 301-864-1611; TTY 301-445-4512.

MARLOW HEIGHTS TALENT SHOW, for all ages, showcase musical, dancing and poetry-reading talents. 7-9 p.m., Marlow Heights Community Center, 2800 St. Clair Dr., Temple Hills. $3, residents only. 301-423-0505; TTY 301-203-6030.

SCHOOL FUNDRAISER, for Glenn Dale Elementary, live and silent auctions of gift baskets, hotel stays, symphony tickets and more to benefit cultural and educational enrichment programs and school renovations. 7-11 p.m., Glenn Dale Golf Club, 11501 Old Prospect Hill Rd. $8; advance purchase required. 301-794-6694.


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