Gaithersburg community calendar

Wednesday, May 3, 2006

Mail community calendar announcements to: Calendar, Gaithersburg Gazette, 1200 Quince Orchard Blvd., Gaithersburg, MD 20878. By fax: 301-670-7183. Bye-mail: gaithersburg@gazette.net.

Wednesday, May 3

Screening of the movie ‘‘Muhammad: Legacy of a Prophet,” 6:30 p.m. at Gaithersburg Library, 18330 Montgomery Village Ave. Free. Call 202-994-0892 or e-mail info@masmd.org.

Thursday, May 4

Information session for hospice volunteers, 9-11 a.m. at Montgomery Hospice, 1355 Piccard Drive, Rockville. Answers to questions about volunteer opportunities in hospice caregiving, administration and fundraising. Call 301-921-4400; www.montgomeryhospice.org.

English Conversation Club to practice speaking English, 10-11:30 a.m. at Quince Orchard Library, 15831 Quince Orchard Road, Gaithersburg. 240-777-0200.

Preschool storytime for ages 3 to 6, 10:15 a.m. at Quince Orchard Library, 15831 Quince Orchard Road, Gaithersburg. 240-777-0200.

Toddlers Storytime for babies ages 19-35 months with adult, 10:30 a.m. at Gaithersburg Library, 18330 Montgomery Village Ave. 301-840-2515

Gaithersburg-Germantown Kiwanis Club meets, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Bowl America, 1101 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg. Call Ben Barnhart at 301-330-8227.

Remembering Our Culture presents a Latino, Asian, African American, Polynesian and Native American showcase of song and dance, 7 p.m. at Gaithersburg High School auditorium, 314 S. Frederick Ave. Tickets $7, cash only. Children under 5 admitted free. Call 240-372-1823; www.roctheplanet.com.

Quince Orchard African American book group discussion of ‘‘On Beauty” by Zadie Smith, 7 p.m. at Quince Orchard Library, 15831 Quince Orchard Road, Gaithersburg. 240-777-0200.

Friday, May 5

English Conversation Club to practice speaking English, 10 a.m. at Quince Orchard Library, 15831 Quince Orchard Road, Gaithersburg. 240-777-0200.

Quince Orchard High School theatre department presents its spring musical ‘‘Once Upon a Mattress,” 7 p.m. at Quince Orchard High School auditorium, 15800 Quince Orchard Road. Tickets, sold at the door, $8 for adults, $6 for students. 301-840-4686.

Saturday, May 6

Library self-guided audio tour on CD in both English and Spanish at Gaithersburg Library, 18330 Montgomery Village Ave. 301-840-2515.

English Conversation Club to practice speaking English, 9 a.m. at Quince Orchard Library, 15831 Quince Orchard Road, Gaithersburg. 240-777-0200.

St. Rose of Lima Catholic Parish annual plant sale, 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. at 11701 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg. Annuals, perennials, vegetables, herbs, and hanging baskets. 301-948-7545.

Jessica’s Pond clean up, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine at 8100 Mountain Laurel Lane, Gaithersburg. community involvement, spring cleaning and refreshments close to Woodfield Road and Flower Hill Way. 240-533-7923 or e-mail JessicasPondCleanup@YahooGroups.com.

Master gardeners of Montgomery County answer gardening questions from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Quince Orchard Library, 15831 Quince Orchard Road, Gaithersburg. 240-777-0200.

‘‘American Feline Idol” household pet cat show, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds, 16 Chestnut St., Gaithersburg. Silent auction, vendors, photo contest and more to benefit the Animal Welfare League of Montgomery County. Admission $6, free for children under 12. Call 301-740-2511 or visit www.AWLMC.org.

American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Damascus begins with Opening Ceremonies, 2:30 p.m. at Damascus High School football field, 25921 Ridge Road. Volunteers walk the track for this 18-hour event. Live music, moonbounce, dunk tank, carnival games, pony rides. Silent auction 3-5:30 p.m. Luminaria Ceremony at 9 p.m. to honor those who have battled cancer. All proceeds from the day, as well as fundraising that has occurred prior to the event, funds cancer research and patient services. Call Mindy Conway at 301-916-6561 or visit www.DamascusRelay.com.

‘‘Fun, Fundraising and Friendship” Casino Night Fundraiser, 6-9 p.m. at the Gaithersburg Arts Barn, 311 Kent Square Road. Sponsored by Stephens College and the University of Missouri in Columbia Greater Washington Alumnae Clubs to benefit Stephens College Alumnae Club of Greater Washington Scholarship Fund. Tickets $30, in advance or at the door. Call Cara Stratman Knox at 202-530-4514 or Heather Starek at 703-838-2191.

Quince Orchard High School theatre department presents its spring musical ‘‘Once Upon a Mattress,” 7 p.m. at Quince Orchard High School auditorium, 15800 Quince Orchard Road. Tickets, sold at the door, $8 for adults, $6 for students. 301-840-4686.

Sunday, May 7

Walk for Autism Research at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds, 16 Chestnut St., Gaithersburg. Registration is free. Autism Information Exchange Tent, moon bounces, arts and crafts, face-painting, costumed characters, bubbles and more fun for the whole family. All proceeds benefit the National Alliance for Autism Research and Autism Speaks. Call 301-519-0770 or register on-line at www.autismwalk.org⁄wdc. Visit www.autismspeaks.org.

St. Rose of Lima Catholic Parish annual plant sale, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. at 11701 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg. Annuals, perennials, vegetables, herbs, and hanging baskets. 301-948-7545.

North Potomac Community Day and Potomac Horse Center open house, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Potomac Horse Center, 14211 Quince Orchard Road, Gaithersburg. Hayrides, horse and pony rides, barn tours, moonbounce and more at the free family event. 301-208-0200 or visit www.potomachorse.com.

Annual spring fair and silent auction, noon - 4 p.m. rain or shine at Washington Grove Elementary 8712 Oakmont Ave., Gaithersburg. Games, music, food, rock climbing wall and more. 301-910-2156.

ShelterWalk ‘n Roll 2006 registration and music at 1 p.m., walk at 2 p.m. at the Rio Entertainment Center, 9811 Washingtonian Blvd., Gaithersburg. Benefits the Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless. Register early online and pay $20 for adults. Regular registration $25 for adults, $15 for children under 18 or college students with ID. Call 301-217-0314; www.mcch.net.

Sunday Al-Anon family group meets, 1-2 p.m. Sundays at Covenant United Methodist Church, 20301 Pleasant Ridge Drive, Montgomery Village. Call 202-882-1334 or e-mail info@al-anon-alateen-dcmd.org.

Vagabond Toastmasters Club meets, 6 p.m. at Oakwood Apartment Community Room, 9806 Mahagony Drive, Gaithersburg. Visit www.vagabondtoastmasters.org.

Monday, May 8

Hospice Caring Inc. bereavement support group for widows and widowers grieving the death of a spouse or significant other, meets Mondays in Montgomery Village. Call the bereavement coordinator at 301-990-0854 for information and registration. Visit www.hospicecaring.org.

Reading Friends from the Gaithersburg’s Youth Center read one-on-one with children, 4 p.m. at Gaithersburg Library, 18330 Montgomery Village Ave. 301-840-2515.

Spanish Conversation Club to practice and improve Spanish through conversations led by native speakers, 7 p.m. at Quince Orchard Library, 15831 Quince Orchard Road, Gaithersburg. 240-777-0200.

Teen Talk Book Club for grades 7 and up discussion of ‘‘Singer” by Jean Thesman, 7 p.m. at Quince Orchard Library, 15831 Quince Orchard Road, Gaithersburg. Call 240-777-0200 to register.

Tuesday, May 9

English Conversation Club to improve English skills, 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. at Gaithersburg Library, 18330 Montgomery Village Ave. 301-840-2515.

Laytonsville Historical Center open to visitors, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Laytonsville Town Hall, 21607 Laytonsville Road. Also seeking new members and collecting memorabilia. Call Phyllis Sterling at 301-926-2131.

Gaithersburg Rotary Club meets, 12:15 p.m. at Summit Station Restaurant, 227 E. Diamond Ave. Call John Timberlake at 240-361-3103.

Chinese book discussion group discusses ‘‘Wo De Fu Qin Mao Zedong=My Father Mao Zedong” by Min Li, 1-3 p.m. at Quince Orchard Library, 15831 Quince Orchard Road, Gaithersburg. Register and pick up copy of book at the Information Desk. 240-777-0200.

Gaithersburg⁄Germantown Jaycees fundraiser, 5:30-8:30 p.m. at California Tortilla at 19847-O Century Blvd., Germantown. A portion of participating orders will benefit the Seneca Valley High School After Prom. 301-230-4930.

Steam’n Idol Karaoke Contest, 8-10 p.m. at Steam’n Blues, 7217 Muncaster Mill Road, Derwood. Finalist Showdown on May 23. Admission $1. Proceeds to benefit The Bernie House, a transitional home for families fleeing domestic violence. Contact Kelli at KelliCCC@hotmail.com or 301-253-1150. Visit www.theberniehouse.org.

Wednesday, May 10

Alzheimer’s Association, National Capital Area Chapter Caregiver Support Group meeting, 9 a.m. at Asbury Methodist Village, Wilson Health Care Center, 3rd floor, 301 Russell Ave., Gaithersburg. Call Marie at 301-434-1123 to attend.

MOMS Club of Laytonsville monthly social, 9:30 a.m. at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 21720 Laytonsville Road. All at-home moms and their children welcome to attend. Visit www.geocities.com⁄momsclublaytonsville.

Free, drop-in Internet instruction for Spanish speakers, 1-2 p.m. at Gaithersburg Library, 18330 Montgomery Village Ave. Conducted entirely in Spanish. 301-840-2515.