Frederick community calendar

Thursday, Feb. 2, 2006

Send Community Calendaritems to Molly Fellin Spence,The Gazette, 2A N. Market St.,4th floor, Frederick, MD 21701;or e-mail mspence@gazette.net. The deadline for calendarsubmissions is two weeks before the paper in which they should appear. For more information,call 301-846-2126.

Upcoming meetings

Frederick Board of County Commissioners meetings, 8:30 a.m., today and Tuesday, third-floor hearing room of Winchester Hall, 12 E. Church St., Frederick. The board usually meets every Tuesday and Thursday. 301-694-1100. www.co.frederick.md.us.

Annual Fort Detrick community meeting, 7 p.m., Wednesday, Fort Detrick Strough Auditorium, 611 Porter St., Frederick. U.S. Army Garrison Commander Col. Mary R. Deutsch will welcome residents and give information on upcoming construction projects, gate improvements, security and force protection initiatives and growth. Enter via the Seventh Street gate. 301-619-2018

Frederick city Mayor and Board of Aldermen meeting, 7 p.m., today, City Hall boardroom, 101 N. Court St. The board meets the first and third Thursdays of the month. 301-694-1380. www.cityoffrederick.com

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Strong Men and Women class, Frederick County Office, Maryland Cooperative Extension, St. John’s School Hall, 114 E. Second St., Frederick. Held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays from Feb. 28 to May 18. Learn exercises to maintain bone mass, improve balance and increase strength. For middle-aged and older men and women. Cost: $25. Mandatory orientation for beginners at 7 p.m., Feb. 13, at St. John’s. 301-694-1594, ext. 11599

Thursday, Feb. 2

Kiwanis Club of Suburban Frederick meeting, 6:30-8 p.m., Holiday Inn, Baughmans Lane, Frederick. All guests are welcome. Meets every Thursday. 240-409-6158

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Frederick County, 7-8:30 p.m., Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1415 W. 7th St., Frederick. First Thursday of the month. 301-696-1810

Frederick Ski Club meeting, 8 p.m., Rick’s Chinatown Chinese Restaurant, 190 Thomas Johnson Drive in Frederick. Social⁄dinner hour from 7-8 p.m.; buffet available. First Thursday of the month. 301-682-5607. www.frederickskiclub.com

Friday, Feb. 3

Hearing screening, noon-3 p.m., Sunrise Assisted Living of Frederick, 990 Waterford Drive, Frederick. A hearing specialist will test your hearing and discuss your evaluation and needs. Information will be available about ear care, ways to improve hearing and hearing aid instruments. Free and open to the public; appointments requested. 301-663-9500

Silent vigil mourning all violence, noon-12:30 p.m., War Memorial Park, West Second and North Bentz streets, Frederick. Sponsored by Women in Black. Participants are encouraged to wear black. 301-834-7581. wibfrederick@earthlink.net. www.wibfrederick.org

ALS caregiver support group, 1-3 p.m., Adult Day Care Center, Adventist Health Care⁄Shady Grove Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 9701 Medical Center Drive, Rockville. Sponsored by the ALS Association. Free. 301-978-9855. www.ALSinfo.org

Positively Single meeting, 7:30 p.m., Frederick Church of the Brethren fellowship hall, Fairview Avenue and West Second Street, Frederick. Every Friday. Enjoy movie night featuring ‘‘The Singing Nun.” Bring healthy snacks to share. The group will meet at 4:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 4, at the church to go snow tubing. www.positivelysingle.org

Saturday, Feb. 4

Cat adoption, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Petsmart, 5401 Urbana Pike, Frederick. The Animal Welfare League of Frederick County brings cats and kittens in need of homes. 301-663-5855. www.awlfc.org

Introduction to the Signal Corps, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., The National Museum of Civil War Medicine, 48 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Adrian Tudor will discuss the role of the Signal Corps in the war, including hands-on demonstrations of authentic Civil War era telegraph equipment. The Signal Corps was established by a surgeon and often assisted the Medical Department in requesting supplies and coordinating the transportation of patients. Cost: adults, $6.50; seniors, $6; children 10-16, $4.5o; children 9 and under, free. 301-695-1864

Satellite pet adoptions, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Frederick Towne Mall, 1301 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Cats, kittens, dogs and puppies are available for adoption through Frederick County Animal Control. 301-694-1546

Prom-ability” entertainment and fashion show, 1-4 p.m., C. Burr Artz Public Library, 110 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Special event for teens preparing for prom. Flowers, tuxedos, dress and limo rentals featured. Fashion show featuring items from local stores begins at 3 p.m. Free and open to the public. 301-694-1630, ext. 4. www.fcpl.org

Basket bingo, 7 p.m., Banner School, 1730 N. Market St., Frederick. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Cost: $15 in advance, $18 at the door. 301-695-9320

Sunday, Feb. 5

Cat adoption, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Petsmart, 5401 Urbana Pike, Frederick. Sponsored by Pets-4-Pets, a nonprofit, no-kill, volunteer cat rescue group. $100 adoption fee for one cat, $175 for two. Every Sunday. 301-695-3532.

Small animal adoption, 1-3 p.m., Frederick Towne Mall, 1301 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Meet hamsters and other small animals in need of homes. www.smallangelsrescue.org

Mother Seton School open house, 2 p.m., 100 Creamery Road, Emmitsburg. Register for the 2006-07 school year. For students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade; before- and after-school programs available. During the open house, enjoy a family spaghetti dinner from noon to 5 p.m. 301-447-3161. www.mothersetonschool.org

Monday, Feb. 6

Aromatherapy class, 7-8:30 p.m., Frederick Memorial Hospital Wellness Center, Francis Scott Key Mall, Spectrum Drive, Frederick. Explore the art and science of using purse essential oils to balance and enhance the body, mind and spirit. Cost: $20. 240-379-6010

Tuesday, Feb. 7

Family Health Night: Dinner with the Dentist, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Rock Creek School, 191 Waverley Drive, Frederick. Dr. Joseph Camacho will speak about basic dental care for families and preventative dental care for children. A light dinner will be provided. Child care for children 3-8 will be available. Exhibitors will discuss health care resources in the community for families and caregivers. This program will be presented in Spanish with English translation available. Free. 301-694-9002

Planetarium show, 6 and 7:30 p.m., Earth and Space Science Laboratory, South Frederick Elementary School B Building 250 Madison St., Frederick. Doors open half-hour prior to program. The earliest inhabitants of North America had legends about the sky. ‘‘Daughter of the Stars” showcases a number of these legends from tribes across the continent. 240-236-2694

A Valentine Affair, 6-7:15 p.m., Frederick County Department of Aging, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick. Bring your grandchild, niece or nephew to make valentines and decorate cookies. 240-629-6008

Helping Children Make and Keep Friends, 7-8:30 p.m., Yellow Springs Elementary School, 8717 Yellow Springs Road, Frederick. Moving to a new school and family changes can complicate friendships. Discuss ways parents and caregivers can help children develop the skills to make and keep friends. Co-sponsored by Families Plus and the Frederick County Public Schools’ Counseling⁄Support Services. Free. 301-694-9002. www.familiesplus.org

Wednesday, Feb. 8

Mothers of Preschoolers meeting, 9-11:30 a.m., fellowship hall, South End Baptist Church, 506 Carrollton Drive, Frederick. Hear a guest speaker and enjoy a time of fellowship with other moms. Child care available for children ages 0-preschool. 301-662-4347

Mocha Moms of Frederick, 10 a.m., C. Burr Artz Public Library, 110 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Support group for stay-at-home moms of color meets during the library’s regularly scheduled weekly storytime. 301-682-5154. aehampton@adelphia.net

Senior activities, 10:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Frederick Senior Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick. Computer discussion group, 10:15 a.m.; bookmobile, 11:30 a.m.; line dancing and card games, 12:30 p.m. 301-694-1605

Affordable housing forum, noon-1:30 p.m., Community Room, C. Burr Artz Library, 110 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Explore the roadblocks to affordable housing and possible solutions. Bring a bag lunch. 301-694-1630

Caregiver support group, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Frederick County Department of Aging, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick. For anyone caring for someone over the age of 60. 240-629-6001

Parents Learning Together, 7-8:30 p.m., North Frederick Elementary School, 1001 Motter Ave., Frederick. Parents and caregivers can learn and support one another in this monthly group for those caring for children with special needs. Co-sponsored by Families Plus, Partners for Success and the Infant and Toddlers Program. 301-694-3374

Frederick County PFLAG organizational meeting, 7:30 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Frederick, 4880 Elmer Derr Road, Frederick. Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays will discuss support groups, Rainbow Youth and other activities and events. 301-834-5096

Thursday, Feb. 9

Frederick County Sheep Breeders meeting, 7 p.m., Faith Reformed Presbyterian Church, 8158 Yellow Springs Road, Frederick. Topic: management intensive grazing. With guest speaker Ron Holter. 301-898-7838. cedarland@adelphia.net