Upper Marlboro Community Calendar

Thursday, Jan. 5, 2006

Send items for the calendar to Linda Phelps at The Gazette, 8201 Corporate Drive, Suite 1200, Landover, Md., 20785 or e-mail them to princegeorges@gazette.net. If you have any questions, call 301-731-2100.

Thursday, Jan. 5

In the fall 2006, Prince George's County residents will elect members of the school board, replacing the current, appointed board. Citizens for an Elected Board (CEB), and Dr. Ronald Walters of the James MacGregor Burns Academy of Leadership at the University of Maryland, will sponsor the 2006 Prince George's County Public Education Symposium and School Board Candidate Training, Jan. 6 and 7 at the University of Maryland-College Park campus. For registration forms and agenda call 301-464-5168 or visit electedboard@aol.com

Make an appointment to donate blood between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. at Southern Maryland Hospital Center’s Library , 7503 Surratts Road, Clinton. To schedule a donation, call the Community Relations Line at 301-877-5700.

Register now to attend a music variety show from 10:45 a.m. to noon Jan. 25 at the Camp Springs Senior Center, 6420 Allentown Road, Camp Springs. The program will feature music from Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr. and the Lion King. The cost is $2 for residents; $3 for others. Call 301-449-0490; TTY 301-203-6030.

Senior Crafters meets every Thursday from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Seabrook Recreation Center located at 9443 Worrell Ave., Seabrook. Call 301-218-6700.

Spiritual Essence Yoga classes are offered for people of all ages and athletic abilities at 12907 Dunkirk Drive, Upper Marlboro. Cost is $15 per class, with a discount if more than one class is purchased at a time. For a schedule or to sign up, visit www.essenceyoga.net or call 301-574-3569.

Friday, Jan. 6

Camp Springs Senior’s, 60 and older, will travel to the Langley Park Senior Center to enjoy a live show and Frank Sinatra music from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. leaving from the Camp Springs Senior Center, 6420 Allentown Road, Camp Spring. A lunch payment of $2 per person is due the day of the show. Reservations are required. The cost is $5 for residents; $6 for others. Call 301-449-0490; TTY 301-203-6030.

Home school skate will be held Fridays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Tucker Road Ice Rink, 1770 Tucker Road, Fort Washington. Ice skate at a special session for home schooled children. Skate rental is $2. For admission information, call 301-265-1525; TTY 301-454-1493.

Tours are available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays at Darnall’s Chance House Museum, 14800 Governor Oden Bowie Drive, Upper Marlboro. Tickets cost $3, $2 for seniors, $1 for ages 18 and younger. Call 301-952-8010; TTY 301-454-1472.

PotomacÊPublic Charter SchoolÊanticipatesÊopening Fall 2006 to serveÊchildrenÊin the Washington, Clinton and Accokeek areas. Plans for the school will be discussed at the next parent meeting,ÊatÊ6:30 p.m. Jan 9 at Accokeek Public Library, 15773 Livingston Road, Accokeek. Call Deborah Driver at 240-286-1919, or visit www.potomaccharter school.com.

A buffet-style fireside tea for ages 14 and older is scheduled to run from 1 to 3 p.m. Jan. 15 at the Billingsley House Museum, 6900 Green Landing Road, Upper Marlboro. Reservations required. Tickets cost $15 for residents, $18 for others. Admission for children ages 5 and younger is free. Call 301-627-0730; TTY 301-699-2544.

Saturday, Jan. 7

Travel by van to various locations and help a naturalist record the number and type of raptors seen from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Clearwater Nature Center, 11000 Thrift Road, Clinton. Reservations are required for ages 14 and older. The cost is $5 for residents; $6 for others. Call 301-297-4575.

A live animal show for ages 3 and older featuring animals in winter is scheduled to run from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Watkins Nature Center, 301 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro. Reservations required. Tickets cost $1 for residents, $2 for others. Call 301-218-6702.

Xtreme Teens and Pre-teen Developmental basketball program for ages 7 to 16 will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. All regular season games will be played on Saturdays at Southern Area community centers. Not all centers offer all age categories. The cost is $35 per person. To register, call 301-203-6000.

Harmony Hall Regional Center will hold a fitness open house for ages 18 and older from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the center, 10701 Livingston Road, Fort Washington. Class demonstrations will be held throughout the day. For schedule, call 301-203-6040; TTY 301-203-6030.

Xtreme Teens New Year’s Jam for ages 13 to 17 will be held at 7 p.m. at Marlow Heights Community Center, 2800 St. Clair Drive, Marlow Heights. Celebrate the New Year dancing with friends. The cost is $2 for residents; $3 for others. Call 301-423-0505; TTY 301-203-6030.

Sunday, Jan. 8

Reservations are required by Jan. 12 to attend a morning salute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at 9 a.m. at Marlow Heights Community Center, 2800 St. Clair Drive, Marlow Heights. Enjoy breakfast and a program. Call 301-423-0505.

The Chesapeake Bay Critical Area Driving Tour is held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Sunday at Patuxent River Park, 16000 Croom Airport Road, Upper Marlboro. This free, self-guided tour connects Patuxent River Park with Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary and features interpretive stops, observation towers and a wooden bridge across the marsh. Call 301-627-6074; TTY 301-699-2544.

Monday, Jan. 9

People with Arthritis Can Exercise classes will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. every Monday at Camp Springs Senior Center, 6420 Allentown Road, Camp Springs. Participants must be able to walk independently or with an assisting device and be able to transfer to a straight backed chair. The cost is $5 per month. Call 301-449-0490.

A book discussion for ages 8 to 12 on Kathryn Lasky’s “The Night Journey“ is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. at the Upper Marlboro library, 14730 Main St., Upper Marlboro. Call 301-627-9330.

Oxon Hill United Methodist Church is sponsoring a trip to see the Washington Wizards play the Utah Jazz at 7 p.m. at the MCI Center, Acela Club-Level Seating. Exclusive $90 seats are available for $65. A portion of the proceeds supports the church. For details call 301-839-4748.

The Prince George’s County Chapter of the Autism Society of America will meet at 7 p.m. at The ARC of Prince George’s County, 1401 McCormick Drive, Largo. Call 301-627-5150.

Tuesday, Jan. 10

1,2,3, Exercise with Lee fitness classes will be held from 11 to 11:45 a.m. every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at Camp Springs Senior Center, 6420 Allentown Road, Camp Springs. This class is designed specifically for seniors. The cost is $10 per month. Call 301-449-0490; TTY 301-203-6030.

A free playroom for ages 5 and younger is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Upper Marlboro Community Center, 5400 Marlboro Race Track Road, Upper Marlboro. At least one parent per three children. Call 301-627-2828.

Wednesday, Jan. 11

A seniors program, for ages 60 and older, is held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at Kettering⁄Largo Community Center, 431 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro. Take field trips, attend educational programs on health and finance, or start an exercise program. Admission is free with a senior ID card. Call 301-390-8390.

A seasonal-themed puppet show for ages 2 to 10 is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. Jan. 19 at Watkins Nature Center, 301 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro. Reservations required. Tickets cost $2 for residents, $3 for others. Call 301-218-6702.

Thursday, Jan. 12

A scrapbooking workshop will be held for ages 16 and older from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. at the Stephen Decatur Community Center, 8200 Pinewood Drive, Clinton. Bring three photos and learn how to put together a unique scrapbook. Call 301-297-4648; TTY 301-203-6030.

A Coping Skill Tool Box will be held from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Southern Maryland Hospital Center, 7503 Surratts Road, Clinton. Practice techniques to help manage anger, fear, sadness, and guilt. For fee information or to register call Kay Powell at 301-292-5650.

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