Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for seniors and students. Call 301-942-1289 for tickets. For information, call 301-871-1230, Ext. 310.

'Paws in the Park' on Sunday at Wheaton Regional

The Montgomery County Humane Society will hold its fourth annual "Paws in the Park" 5K dog walk at 11 a.m. Sunday at Wheaton Regional Park, 2000 Shorefield Road. Registration begins at 10 a.m. To register go to www.mchumane.org or call 301-279-1969.

Wheaton Neighborhood

Network presentation

The Wheaton Neighborhood Network will present speaker Saralee Todd, special assistant to the county executive, today from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at the Crossway Community, 3015 Upton St. Todd will discuss "What Success in Annapolis means to our Children and Schools." Light breakfast will be served.

Seminar on Internet safety

at Einstein

A free seminar, "Internet Safety: Protecting Children When They're Online," will be held 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Einstein High School, 11135 Newport Mill Road. Detective Mike Parker of Montgomery County Police and Virginia Ceaser from the Metropolitan Center for Assault Prevention will emphasize the importance of Internet safety for middle school students. The Metropolitan Center for Assault Prevention is sponsoring the event. Call Marsha Guzzey at 301-962-6180, Ext. 19.

Fund-raisers to benefit

Blake post-prom party

Two fund-raisers at area restaurants will be held to benefit Blake High School's After-Prom celebration May 17. Today from 5 to 10 p.m., First Sole d' Italia Restaurant on Route 108 in Ashton will donate 10 percent of all dine-in and take-out proceeds.

In addition, Jerry's Subs and Pizza, 18100 Georgia Ave. in Olney, will donate 10 percent of all dine-in and take-out proceeds from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. May 1.

Car sale at Edison

Montgomery County Students Automotive Trades Foundation will hold its final car sale for the school year 9 to 11 a.m. May 11 at Thomas Edison High School of Technology, 12601 Dalewood Drive.

Automotive body and automotive technology students from Damascus, Thomas Edison and Gaithersburg high schools refurbish these cars as part of their curriculum. For more information and a list of the cars available, call 301-929-2190.

Student excellence

Jennifer Dasch, a graduate of Albert Einstein High School, has been named to the dean's list of Johns Hopkins University for the fall 2001 semester. Dasch is majoring in computer sciences.

Softball tournament

at Wheaton Regional Park

The Rachel A. Wims Hall of Fame Classic will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at Wheaton Regional Park. The event includes AA and A division men's fastpitch softball teams from Maryland, D.C, Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio and New Jersey. The tournament is sponsored by Fitzgerald Dodge-Suzuki of Wheaton; Sportsplex Clinics; Federal Lock & Safe; NAFA; Greater Washington Fastpitch Hall of Fame; Wheaton-Kensington Chamber of Commerce; and Montgomery County Department of Recreation.

ShelterWalk for Homeless

at Brookside Gardens

The Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless will sponsor the sixth annual ShelterWalk for the homeless at 4 p.m. May 5 at Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Ave.

Walkers are asked to get pledges or make a donation of at least $20. All proceeds will benefit the homeless. Registration for the walk begins at 3 p.m. Music, family activities, and refreshments will take place before and after the walk.

M-NCPPC to open

75th anniversary exhibit

The Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) welcomes residents, businesses and families to enjoy a "then and now" exhibit on the commission's 75-year history that will open Friday at the Brookside Gardens Visitor Center, 1800 Glenallan Ave.

The exhibit, "75 Years: Turning Visions Into Reality," features historic and current photos, maps and artwork and depicts projects, programs, facilities and milestones. The exhibit will be on display daily through May 27.

Vendors, crafters needed

for International Festival

Multicultural exhibitors, crafters, food vendors and marching units are needed for the third annual International Festival to be held for the first time in Wheaton June 9 on Price, Elkin and Fern streets. Call the Montgomery County Recreation Department at 240-777-6821.

Make-A-Wish Triathlon May 19

The annual Make-A-Wish Triathlon will be held May 19 at Martin Luther King Jr. Park, 1120 Jackson Road. Children ages 5-14 will compete in swim-bike-run and run-bike-run events.

The Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Mid-Atlantic is a non-profit organization that fulfills the wishes of area children fighting life-threatening illnesses.

Fee is $20 and each competitor must raise $75 in pledges. Call 301-962-6500, visit www.wish.org/midatlantic, or e-mail Bmowell@wish.org.

Spring musical at Einstein

Einstein High School will present the musical "Bye Bye Birdie" at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The play mocks teenagers, parents, rock and roll, and the generation gap. Tickets are $6 and $7 each. Einstein is located at 11135 Newport Mill Road. Call 301-962-1028.

Open house at Gilchrist Center

Anyone interested in volunteering to work with newcomers from other countries are invited to attend the Cultural Ambassador Volunteer Program Reception at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the Charles W. Gilchrist Center for Cultural Diversity. Reservations are due April 23. To respond, call 240-777-4940 or e-mail sharon.knapik@co.mo.md.us.

Search is on for youth bands

Community Concerts of Olney is planning its third Olney MusicFest to be held July 13 and is soliciting youth bands. Bands should appeal to a teenage audience and preference will be given to bands with Montgomery County middle and high school student members.

Bands should forward the name of the band, type of music, names, ages and schools of members, band point of contact, phone number, email and demo (CD preferred) to: Bruce McIndoe, Olney MusicFest 2002, 2101 Viewpoint Court, Brookeville, MD 20833. McIndoe is available by e-mail at bmcindoe@b2web.net or fax at 301-260-0159. The deadline for submission is April 30. A band application can be found on the Community Concerts of Olney Web site at www.olneyconcerts.org/musicfest.

Coast Guard seeks volunteers

The Coast Guard Auxiliary is seeking volunteers for non-law enforcement programs such as public education, search and rescue and safety patrols. Call Sam Belcher at 301-572-5980 or go to the national web site at www.cgaux.org.

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