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Prince George's Community Events Nov. 6-13, 2008
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FORT WASHINGTON ICE SKATING, for all ages. Noon-2 p.m. and 3-5 p.m., Tucker Road Ice Rink, 1771 Tucker Rd., Fort Washington. $4; nonresidents of Prince George's and Montgomery counties, $5. 301-265-1525; TTY 301-203-6030.
BUMPER CARS ON ICE, for all ages (children 4 and younger must be accompanied by an adult). 3-5 p.m., Tucker Road Ice Rink, 1771 Tucker Rd., Fort Washington. $5; other prices vary by age and residency. 301-265-1525, TTY 301-203-6030.
CLINTON FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP, discuss mental health challenges and solutions. 6:30-8:30 p.m., Colony South Hotel, 7401 Surratts Rd, Clinton. Free. Mary Heath: 301-856-8221 or http:/
"ROSENWALD SCHOOLS" LECTURE, county historian Susan Pearl discusses schools in the South for African American children before public schools were integrated. 7:30 p.m., Belair Mansion, 12207 Tulip Grove Dr., Bowie. Free. 301-809-3089.
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COLLEGE PARK HOME-SCHOOL DAY ACTIVITY, for age 7 and older, aviation-themed activities, science, math, language and art crafts. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., College Park Aviation Museum, 1985 Cpl. Frank Scott Dr. $4; registration required. 301-864-6029; TTY 301-864-4765.
LANDOVER GYMNASTICS WORKSHOP, for children 18 months to 14 years, accompanied by adults, instruction about types of equipment in an unstructured, informal class. 11:30 a.m.-noon Wednesdays, through Nov. 29, Prince George's Sports and Learning Complex, 8001 Sheriff Rd., Landover. $6; adult companions, free; maximum of three children per adult. 301-583-2400; TTY 301-583-2483.
UPPER MARLBORO PUPPET SHOW, for ages 2-10, a fall-themed puppet show, a craft activity and an introduction to a live animal. 1-2 p.m., Watkins Regional Park, 301 Watkins Park Dr., Upper Marlboro. $2; nonresidents of Prince George's and Montgomery counties, $3; reservations required. 301-218-6702.
LANHAM CHRONIC PAIN SUPPORT GROUP, take along an ice/heat pack, pillow and mat. 1:30-3 p.m. Wednesdays, Rexford Place, 9885 Greenbelt Rd., Lanham. Free; donations welcome. 301-309-2444.
MOUNT RAINIER NATURE CLUB, for ages 5-12, nature-related activities. 2-3 p.m. Wednesdays, through Nov. 19, Mount Rainier Nature and Recreation Center, 4701 31st Pl. Free; reservations and signed permission slip required. 301-927-2163; TTY 301-69-2544.
HYATTSVILLE CRAFTS, for ages 4-12 (7 and younger must be accompanied by an adult), make a Thanksgiving craft, refreshments served. 3-5 p.m., Langley Park Community Center, 1500 Merrimac Dr., Hyattsville. Free; reservations required by Monday. 301-445-4508; TTY 301-445-4512.
BELTSVILLE COOKING CLASS, for ages 6-11, learn to make two traditional Thanksgiving dishes. 4 p.m., Beltsville Community Center, 3900 Sellman Rd. $3; nonresidents of Prince George's and Montgomery counties, $4. 301-937-6613; TTY 301-445-4512.
BERWYN HEIGHTS CRAFT WORKSHOP, for ages 5-10, make a fall craft, refreshments served. 4 p.m., Berwyn Heights Community Center, 6200 Pontiac St., College Park. $2; nonresidents of Prince George's and Montgomery counties, $3; reservations required by Monday. 301-345-2808; TTY 301-445-4512.
LAUREL WHIFFLE BALL, for ages 6-12, go alone or take a team of seven. 6:30-9 p.m., Deerfield Run Community Center, 13000 Laurel-Bowie Rd., Laurel. Free. 301-953-7882; TTY 301-445-4512.
LANDOVER FINANCE CLASS, for ages 10-17, learn about savings, investing and money management. 7-9 p.m., Prince George's Sports and Learning Complex, 8001 Sheriff Rd., Landover. $10. 301-583-2400; TTY 301-583-2483.
Thursday 13
UPPER MARLBORO NATURE HIKE, for age 18 and older, wear hiking boots, take a lunch and water for a five-mile hike at Sugarloaf Mountain in Dickerson, transportation provided. 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Watkins Regional Park, 301 Watkins Park Dr., Upper Marlboro. $15; nonresidents of Prince George's and Montgomery counties, $18. 301-218-6702; TTY 301-699-2544.
"THE BOY WHO CRIED WOLF," Theatre IV of Richmond performs a musical version of the classic tale. 10:15 a.m. and noon, Publick Playhouse, 5445 Landover Rd., Cheverly. $5. 301-277-1710; TTY 301-277-0312.
KIDS' AVIATION ACTIVITIES, for ages 2-5 with an adult companion, the Peter Pan Club, including stories, museum tours, crafts and games. 10:30 a.m.-noon Thursdays, College Park Aviation Museum, 1985 Cpl. Frank Scott Dr., College Park. Free, with museum admission: $4; seniors, $3; ages 2-18, $2; 1 and younger, free. 301-864-6029.
CAMP SPRINGS WORKSHOP, learn how to create a strategic business plan. 6:30-7:30 p.m., Economic Development & Training Institute, 5625 Allentown Road, Suite 107, Camp Springs. Free; registration required. 301-423-0524.
LANDOVER BASKETBALL CONTEST, for age 13 and older, prizes awarded for best at free throws and three-point shots. 6:30-8 p.m., Peppermill Community Center, 610 Hill Rd., Landover. Free. 301-350-8410; TTY 301-218-6768.
BAND CONCERT, Air Force Concert Band with "Blue 82" performs works for brass quartets. 8 p.m., Harmony Hall Regional Center, 10701 Livingston Rd., Fort Washington. Free. 301-203-6040 or 202-767-5658.
-- Compiled by JILLIAN S. SOWAH
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