Montgomery Community Events Nov. 5-11, 2009
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Thursday 5
BOOK FESTIVAL, more than 30 literary programs through Nov. 15, featuring discussions and author appearances, including Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary, journalist Jeffrey Zaslow, linguist Deborah Tannen, novelist Dara Horn and sports agent David Falk. Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington, 6125 Montrose Rd., Rockville. 301-348-3805 or http:/
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUPS, for people widowed less than two years, 2-3:30 p.m., Holiday Park Senior Center, 3950 Ferrara Dr., Wheaton; 2-3:30 p.m., Jane Lawton Community Center, 4301 Willow Lane, Chevy Chase. Free. 301-949-7398.
ENVIRONMENT LECTURE, a presentation by Maxim Shoshany on "The Scarcity of Water in Israel and throughout the Globe." Sponsored by Temple Beth Ami and the American Technion Society. 7:30 p.m., Temple Beth Ami, 14330 Travilah Rd., Rockville. Free. 301-340-6818.
Friday 6
JOB-HUNTING WORKSHOP, for age 50 and older, Anne Hull, president of Hull Strategies, will discuss how and where to look for potentially satisfying work and offer tips on interviewing and résumé-writing. 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Montgomery County Commission for Women Counseling and Career Center, Suite 100, 401 N. Washington St., Rockville. $50; registration required. 240-777-8300.
KARAOKE SINGALONG, for seniors, Grace Griffin and Jack Meiners lead a weekly singalong of favorites from yesteryear; the lyrics will scroll on a TV monitor. 10-11 a.m., Margaret Schweinhaut Senior Center, 1000 Forest Glen Rd., Silver Spring. Free. 240-777-8085.
AUTUMN BOOK AND BAKE SALE, a two-day fundraiser featuring thousands of used and collectible books, CDs, DVDs and video games, plus sales of desserts. Proceeds will benefit programs servicing families affected by developmental disabilities. 5-8 p.m., The Arc of Montgomery County, 11600 Nebel St. (near White Flint Mall, between Nicholson Lane and Randolph Road), Rockville. Admission, free. 301-984-5777 or http:/
MUSIC SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE, for age 8 and older accompanied by an adult, games, demonstrations, music lessons and an acoustic concert. 6:30-8:30 p.m., Bach to Rock Music School, 4819 St. Elmo Ave., Bethesda. Free. 301-913-5757 or http:/
ORGAN RECITAL, a performance by Michael Unger; a reception will follow; part of the Paul D. and Carrie H. Wickre Memorial Concert Series. 7:30 p.m., St. Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church, 9100 Colesville Rd., Silver Spring. Freewill donations. 301-588-4363 or mdebarthe@saintluke.us.
Saturday 7
TWO SHORT RACES AND A FUN RUN, for all ages, a 5K run, a half-mile run and a "Wacky Fun Run" through Lake Needwood Park. The 5K is a loop inside the park featuring rolling hills; cash prizes to the top three male and top three female runners. The half-mile run is for beginners and youngsters; it has a steep hill. The fun run is an opportunity to don this year's Halloween costume one more time or to decorate a stroller (or just come as you are). Proceeds will benefit the Montgomery Child Care Association family emergency scholarship fund. Registration, 8 a.m.; half-mile and "wacky" runs, begin at 9:15 a.m.; the 5K starts at 9:30 a.m. Lake Needwood, 6700 Needwood Rd., Derwood. Age 13 and older, $20; age 12 and younger, $10. 301-984-7680.
BROOKSIDE GARDENS STORY TIME, for ages 3-6, volunteers will read nature stories; followed by a craft project. 10 a.m., Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton. Free. 301-962-1400 or http:/
ANNUAL "COMMUNITY SHRED" AND FLEA MARKET, flea market, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; document-shredding, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Potomac Community Center, 11315 Falls Rd., Potomac. Admission, free; donation per box to shred, $5. 240-777-6960 or linda.barlock@montgomerycountymd.gov.
ANNUAL "TRAIN DAY," for all ages, railroad-theme music by the First Fruits Band, model layouts and displays presented by the B&O Historical Society and Operation Lifesaver. With a preschool story time (10:30 a.m.) and lunches sold in an adjoining senior center, where holiday items will be available for purchase. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library, Damascus Chapter. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Damascus Library, 9701 Main St., Damascus. Free. 240-773-9444.
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