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Montgomery Community Events Nov. 13-20, 2008
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PUBLIC FORUM, a discussion about healthy and sustainable communities and a proposed plan of action; sponsored by League of Women Voters and Montgomery County Planning Board; dessert and beverages provided. Noon-2 p.m., Twinbrook Library, 202 Meadow Hall Dr., Rockville. Free. 301-984-9585.
HEALTH LECTURE, for adults, Joanne Shapiro of Kensington Physical Therapy will talk about age-related conditions that affect gait and balance and demonstrate exercises that can help. 1:15-2:15 p.m., Holiday Park Senior Center, 3950 Ferrara Dr., Wheaton. Free. 240-777-4999.
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.
MUSIC AND POETRY READINGS, classical guitarist Michael Davis will perform, followed by poetry readings by Karren Alenier and Kevin Prufer; refreshments served; sponsored by Village of Friendship Heights and Word Works. 7 p.m., Friendship Heights Village Center, 4433 S. Park Ave., Chevy Chase. Free. 301-656-2797.
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FEDERAL HEALTH BENEFITS FORUM, for federal employees, Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and a panel of federal health plan and health insurance representatives talk about options for federal workers. Sponsored by Maryland chapters, National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association. 9-11 a.m., Holiday Park Senior Center, 3950 Ferrara Dr., Wheaton. Free. 301-424-3501.
FOOD HEALTH TALK, for adults, health-care professional Jean Adamson talks about food sensitivities and allergies. 10:30 a.m., Margaret Schweinhaut Senior Center, 1000 Forest Glen Rd., Silver Spring. Free. 301-681-1255.
HEALTH TALK, for adults, Burt Levy demonstrates products that help vision-challenged people remain independent, safe and active; a meeting of the vision support group, sponsored by Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington; take a bag lunch; dessert and beverages provided. 12:30-1:30 p.m., Friendship Heights Village Center, 4433 S. Park Ave., Chevy Chase. Free. 301-656-2797.
PURPLE LINE OPEN FORUM, public hearings sponsored by the Maryland Transit Administration to gather input on development and construction of the Metrorail line. Another forum will be held 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Montgomery College's Takoma Park campus. 4:30-9 p.m., National 4-H Youth Conference Center, 7100 Connecticut Ave., Chevy Chase. Free. 301-961-2801.
ADOPTION DISCUSSION, for adults, information session on domestic adoption of infants and older children, sponsored by Adoptions Together agency. 7-8:15 p.m., Adoptions Together, Suite 200, 10230 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring. Free; registration requested. 301-422-5110, http:/
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP, for parents of children with mental illness, a monthly support group; sponsored by National Alliance on Mental Illness Montgomery County; refreshments served. 7:30-9 p.m., Suburban Hospital, 8600 Old Georgetown Rd., Bethesda. Free. 301-949-5852, http:/
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DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUP, for family and friends of people with a diagnosis of depression or bipolar illness, sponsored by Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance of the National Capital Area. 7:30 p.m., St. Raphael's Church, Parish Hall, 1513 Dunster Rd., Rockville. Free. 301-299-4255 or 301-570-9065 or http:/
FEDERAL HEALTH BENEFITS FORUM, for federal employees, Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and a panel of federal health plan and health insurance representatives talk about options for federal workers; sponsored by the Maryland chapters, National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association. 7-9 p.m., Executive Office Building, Ground Floor Cafeteria, 101 Monroe St., Rockville. Free. 301-424-3501.
