Barrie School raises money for help in Niger

Vicky Temple, a spokeswoman for The Barrie School, said it is important for children to learn about international problems and help when they can.

‘‘It’s part of our mission to promote the respect for self, others and the environment, and I think that part of that is getting [students] more socially aware and interested in the bigger picture,” Temple said.

Temple said The Barrie School became aware of the program when students from the Oneness-Family School in Chevy Chase came to Barrie to do a presentation.

Registration is $10. All children must be accompanied by an adult. To register or for more information about the walk, call 301-652-7751, ext. 17 or e-mail walkforwater@onenessfamily.org. For more information on the cause, visit www.waterforniger.org.

Linkages to Learning silent auction

The fifth annual Linkages to Learning Mothers Empowerment Tea and Silent Auction will be held 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday at the Rockville Civic Center-Glenview Mansion, 603 Edmonston Drive, Rockville. The cost is $35 and proceeds go to the Mothers Empowerment Program, which offers at-risk mothers opportunities to increase self-esteem and gain important skills through participation in various programs.

Linkages to Learning is a program developed by Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services and Montgomery County Public School, which delivers school-based mental health, and health and social services to needy children and families.

Pam Felix, founder of California Tortilla and co-owner of DC Improv Comedy Club in Washington, D.C., will be the featured speaker. Felix has faced personal and professional challenges as well.

Tickets can be purchased in advance by mailing a check payable to Linkages to Learning to 51 Monroe St., Suite 1700, Rockville, MD 20850.

Brookside events

The Brookside Gardens Chapter of the Azalea Society will hold an azalea show 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton. Admission is free.

The National Capital Dahlia Society will be selling dahlia tubers and plants specifically grown for this region 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (or until the plants sell out) Saturday at Brookside. Admission is free.

For more information call 301-962-1400 or visit www.brooksidegardens.org.

Brookside Gardens is offering rain barrel workshops 1:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday at in the visitors center adult classroom. Rain barrels help homeowners save money by collecting rain to water lawns and gardens. Rainwater is free of chemicals such as chlorine and fluoride, which may hurt plants and lawns. Funding and training is provided by the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection ‘‘Rainscapes” Program and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, Small Watershed Grants Program. Registration is free but mandatory at www.parkpass.org. Class size is limited to 35.

Library events

The Silver Spring African American Book Group will discuss Lawrence Otis Graham’s ‘‘The Senator and the Socialite” 7 p.m. today at the Silver Spring Library, 8901 Colesville Road. The true story is about America’s first black dynasty and Blanche Kelso Bruce, who became the first black to serve a full U.S. Senate term. For more information, call 240-777-9420⁄TTY or 301-565-7505.

The Wheaton African American Book Group will discuss Diana Evans’ ‘‘26A” 7 p.m. May 10 at the Wheaton Library, 11701 Georgia Ave. The story is about an attic room at 26A Waifer Ave. in London and the adventures of two biracial twins who live there. For more information, call 240-777-0678⁄TTY or 301-929-5524.

Gone fishin’

The annual Kids Fishing Day will be held 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday weather permitting at Martin Luther King Jr. Recreational Park, 1120 Jackson Road in Silver Spring.

The pond will be stocked for the event, sponsored by the Montgomery County Department of Parks, the Potomac-Patuxent Chapter of Trout Unlimited and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, and free for children ages 16 and under.

Participants are asked to bring rods, reels and tackle and must be accompanied by an adult. Bait will be provided, and Potomac-Patuxent members will be on hand to offer assistance.

Anglers older than age 16 are required to possess a fishing license in accordance with DNR regulations.

For more information and to indicate the number of young people planning to attend, call Paul Vicenzi with Potomac-Patuxent Trout Unlimited at 240-338-7478.

Curious about acupuncture?

Edward Strozier, an acupuncturist, will show seniors his acupuncture tools and discuss which conditions could benefit from the procedure 1:15 p.m. today at the Holiday Park Senior Center, 3950 Ferrara Drive, Wheaton. For more information, call 240-777-4999.

Run for Pathways

The Pathways School, a nonprofit special education school for students ages 9 to 21, will hold its 10th-annual Fun Run⁄Walk 8 a.m. Saturday. The course begins at Northwood Presbyterian Church, 1200 University Blvd. W. It winds through Sligo Creek Park. Registration is $15 before April 20 and $20 after. Registration forms are available at www.pathwayschools.org.

Learn to play bridge

Anyone who would like to learn how to play bridge or wants to brush up on their own skills is invited to attend a class 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday at the Margaret Schweinhaut Senior Center, 1000 Forest Glen Road, Silver Spring. The cost for adults is $20 with reservation and $25 at the door. The cost for students is only $10 with a reservation and $15 at the door. Call 301-592-9177 or e-mail majslf@aol.com.

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