Montgomery Community Events Nov. 13-20, 2008

Thursday 13

FOREIGN FILM, for adults, a screening of "Guantanamera" (1995), a satirical romantic comedy about life in Cuba, with English subtitles. Co-sponsored by Montgomery County Libraries and Long Branch Senior Center. Long Branch Community Center, 8700 Piney Branch Rd., Silver Spring. Free. 301-431-5700.

HOLIDAY SHOP AND AUCTION, crafts and gifts, baked goods, raffles, a silent auction and more; proceeds to benefit women's health-care and community initiatives of Damascus Y-Women, Damascus Volunteer Fire Department and other groups. 5-9 p.m., Damascus Volunteer Fire Department Activities Building, 10211 Lewis Dr., Damascus. Admission, free; bring a food item for Damascus HELP; chicken dinner with two sides available, $12. 301-253-5940.

LEGAL ADVICE CLINICS, for low-income residents, consultations on custody and child support issues, financial debt, immigration and more; sponsored by Montgomery County Bar Foundation Pro Bono Program and Eastern Montgomery Regional Services. Next clinic, Dec. 4. Intake (registration), 5:30 p.m.-6 p.m. only; consultations until 9 p.m., Eastern Montgomery Regional Services Center, 3300 Briggs Chaney Rd., Silver Spring. Free. 301-424-7651, 301-424-7652 or 301-424-7633.

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 for college application portfolios; significant out-of-class work on projects is expected. 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.

HOME INSPECTIONS TALK, for people thinking about selling a home, home inspector Rocky Banks discusses inspections and how to prepare for them. 10:30 a.m., Margaret Schweinhaut Senior Center, 1000 Forest Glen Rd., Silver Spring. Free. 301-681-1255.

AUTHOR APPEARANCE AND CULINARY TALK, Christopher Kimball, editor of Cook's Illustrated magazine and host of "America's Test Kitchen," will talk about his latest cookbooks. 7 p.m., Friendship Heights Village Center, 4433 S. Park Ave., Chevy Chase. Free. 301-656-2797.

Friday 14

SILVER SPRING CRAFTS CLASS, for adults, artist Sonia Rodriguez leads a craft-making class using seasonal materials. 10 a.m.-noon, Long Branch Senior Center, Long Branch Community Center, 8700 Piney Branch Rd., Silver Spring. Free. 301-431-5700.

WHEATON COMMUNITY CENTER DANCE, for seniors, Mike Surratt plays dance music, light refreshments served at the break; newcomers and singles are welcome. 1:15-3:15 p.m., Holiday Park Senior Center, 3950 Ferrara Dr., Wheaton. $5. 240-777-4999.

AUTHOR APPEARANCE, for adults, Jon Fasman discusses his second novel, "The Unpossessed City," about an American in Russia and a conspiracy to sell Soviet bioweapons. 7:30 p.m., Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 4801 Bethesda Ave., Bethesda. Free. 301-986-1761.

Saturday 15

GAITHERSBURG FARMERS MARKET, seasonal produce and local handcrafted items. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Main Street Pavilion in the Kentlands, corner of Main Street and Hart Road, Gaithersburg. 301-258-6350, Ext. 123 or http://www.gaithersburgmd.gov.

SENECA CREEK MOONLIGHT WALK, 10K walk or 5K walk in Seneca Creek State Park on paved park roads; bring flashlights; no pets. Sponsored by Sugarloafers Volksmarch Club. 6:30 p.m. registration; must begin walk by 7 p.m. and finish by 10 p.m. Visitor Center, Seneca Creek State Park, 11950 Clopper Rd., Gaithersburg. Free, registration required. 301-216-2863.

PRIVATE ADOPTION SEMINAR, a discussion and workshop sponsored by Families for Private Adoption. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Grace Episcopal Day School, 9411 Connecticut Ave., Kensington. $75; in advance, $65; registration includes workbook, breakfast and lunch. 202-722-0338 or http://www.ffpa.org.