Prince George's Community Events Nov. 5-11, 2009
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Thursday 5
CALVERTON CONTRACTOR WORKSHOP, practical tips and strategies for minimizing risk when estimating construction projects. 8-10 a.m., ABC of Metro Washington, 4061 Powder Mill Rd., Suite 120, Calverton. $135; members, $99. 301-595-9711.
"WALKING WITH SENIORS," walk at a leisure pace for better health and personal rewards, sponsored by Phelps Senior Center, additional information on-site. 8-10 a.m. Thursday and Tuesday, Laurel Mall, 14828 Baltimore Ave. Free. 301-776-6168.
"SALUTE TO VETERANS" CONCERT, the Bowie Senior Chorale honors those who have served. 12:30 p.m., Bowie Senior Center, 14900 Health Center Dr., Bowie. Free. 301-809-2300.
BERWYN HEIGHTS BIRD WALK, hosted by the Prince George's Audubon Society, habitats include open water, wetlands, forests and meadows, with sighting opportunities for woodland and field songbirds, waterfowl and raptors. 3 p.m., meet at the parking lot for the Luther Goldman Birding Trail, Lake Artemesia Natural Area, Ruatan Street and Berwyn Road, College Park. Free. 301-459-3375.
RIVERDALE PARK FARMERS MARKET, organic and conventionally grown vegetables and fruit, honey, European-style baked goods, meat, bedding plants, handmade soaps, pottery, jams and jellies and more. WIC and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program checks accepted. 3-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12 and 19, MARC station parking lot (Queensbury Road), Riverdale Park. Admission, free. 301-332-6258 or http:/
UPPER MARLBORO CHESS CLUB, for all ages, an instruction from Eagle Chess Academy teaches basic and advanced strategies. 5:30 p.m., Upper Marlboro Library, 14730 Main St. Free. 301-627-9330.
Friday 6
TRAIN RIDE AND SHOPPING TRIP TO PENNSYLVANIA, brunch at Pace One Restaurant in the Brandywine Valley, ride the West Chester Railway and shop. 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m., meet at Bowie Community Center, 3209 Stonybrook Dr., Bowie; or at Lake Arbor Community Center, 10100 Lake Arbor Way, Mitchellville. $120; nonresidents of Prince George's and Montgomery counties, $144, reservations required. 301-218-6745.
AARP DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE, for age 60 and older, sharpen skills and develop strategies to adjust to age-related changes. 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Camp Springs Senior Center, 6420 Allentown Rd., Camp Springs. $12-$14, registration required. Lew Batty at 301-599-0947.
LAUREL SENIORS BRUNCH, make new friends or mingle with the long-time ones. 9:30 a.m., Phelps Senior Services Center, 701 Montgomery St., Laurel. $5. 301-776-6168.
LINE DANCING IN LAUREL, for senior citizens who need a less strenuous exercise regimen. 9:30 a.m., Phelps Senior Services Center, 701 Montgomery St., Laurel. Free. 301-776-6168.
"BRIGADOON" AT BOWIE PLAYHOUSE, Jane Wingard directs the Broadway musical populated with kilts, bagpipes and pretty girls. 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 3 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 5. Bowie Playhouse, 6314 Crain Hwy. $20; age 61 and older and full-time students, $17. 301-832-4819, 410-757-5700 or http:/
"HER LEAVES BE GREEN: EARLY 17TH CENTURY SONGS," the musical ensemble Musicians in Ordinary performs, in English and Italian, in conjunction with the symposium "Attending to Early Modern Women: Conflict, Concord." 8 p.m., Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, Gildenhorn Recital Hall, University of Maryland, Route 193 and Stadium Drive, College Park. $5. 301-405-2787 or http:/
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