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Germantown community calendar

Wednesday, May 3, 2006

Items appropriate for The Gazette’s Community Calendarcan be mailed to Germantown-Boyds-Poolesville Gazette, 1200 Quince Orchard Blvd., Gaithersburg, MD 20878. They can be sent by fax to 301-670-7183 or sent bye-mail to tmurphy@gazette.net. Items are due by 9 a.m. the Friday before publication.

Meetings around town

The Poolesville Town Commission will meet Monday at 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall, 19710-C Fisher Ave.

Thursday, May 4

Toddler Tales for ages 18-36 months with caregiver will be held 10:30 a.m. at Germantown Library, 12900 Middlebrook Road. Call 240-777-0110.

Ducks ‘N Stuff fourth annual visit of baby farm animals will be held 2 p.m. at. Poolesville Library, 19633 Fisher Ave. Call 240-773-9550.

Free lecture by Jacqueline Marcell, author of ‘‘Elder Rage” will be held 6:30 p.m. at the Kreeger Auditorium, Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington, 6125 Montrose Road, Rockville. Reservations requested. Call 301-871-8100 or visit www.jccgw.org.

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 free. Call 240-372-1823. Visit www.roctheplanet.com.

Bingo will be held 7 p.m. at Damascus American Legion Post 171, 10201 Lewis Drive. Doors open at 5 p.m. Call 301-253-0769.

Friday, May 5

English Conversation Clu will meet 10 a.m. at Quince Orchard Library, 15831 Quince Orchard Road, Gaithersburg. Call 240-777-0200.

Montgomery County Humane Society holds a mobile adoption event 3-6 p.m. at PetsMart, 20924 Frederick Road, Germantown. Call 240-773-5966.

Saturday, May 6

Germantown Historical Society holds its monthly flea market 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the MARC train parking lot at Route 118 and Bowman Mill Drive. Two parking spaces cost $15. Reservations not required. Call 301-972-2707.

Germantown Book Sale Committee sponsors a book sale 9 a.m. to noon at the Germantown Library, 12900 Middlebrook Road. Call 240-777-0110.

St. Rose of Lima Catholic Parish annual plant sale will be held 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at 11701 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg. Call 301-948-7545.

Toddler Tales for ages 18-36 months and families will be held 9:30 a.m. at Germantown Library, 12900 Middlebrook Road. Call 240-777-0110.

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

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

Montgomery County Humane Society holds a mobile adoption unit event noon to 4 p.m. at PetsMart, 20924 Frederick Road, Germantown. Call 240-773-5966.

‘‘The Last Unicorn” ballet based on the book by Peter S. Beagle will be performed 2 p.m. at Damascus Performing Arts Center, 9815 Main St. Tickets $12, $10 members. Call 301-253-6210.

Healthy Heart and Lifestyle seminar will be held 2-5 p.m. at Damascus Community Recreation Center, 25520 Oak Drive. Dr. Peter Landless and Dr. Allan Handysides present the seminar. Free, but seating is limited. Call Damascus Grace Fellowship at 301-482-1888 to register.

American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Damascus begins with Opening Ceremonies at 2:30 p.m. at Damascus High School football field, 25921 Ridge Road. A Luminaria Ceremony will take place at 9 p.m. to honor those who have battled cancer. All proceeds funds cancer research and patient services. Call Mindy Conway at 301-916-6561 or visit www.DamascusRelay.com.

Singles Dinner and Movie Night at 5 p.m. at Delhi Dhaba, 7236 Woodmont Ave, Bethesda. Movie of choice follows. Cost $28 at door with advance RSVP (includes dinner, soda, tip and movie ticket). Sponsored by New Beginnings, a support group for separated⁄divorced men and women. Call 301-924-4101; www.newbeginningsusa.org.

The Academy of Saint Cecilia concert performance with all three orchestras and graduating seniors starts 7:30 p.m. at Northwest High School, 13591 Richter Farm Road, Germantown. Reception follows. Call Lerna May-Frandsen at 301-459-1975 for information and reservations.

Sunday, May 7

Walk for Autism Research will be held at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds, 16 Chestnut St., Gaithersburg. Registration is free. Autism Information Exchange Tent, games 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 online at www.autismwalk.org⁄wdc. Visit www.autismspeaks.org.

St. Rose of Lima Catholic Parish annual plant sale will be held 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 11701 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg. Call 301-948-7545.

North Potomac Community Day and Potomac Horse Center Open House will be held 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Potomac Horse Center, 14211 Quince Orchard Road, Gaithersburg. Call 301-208-0200 or visit www.potomachorse.com.

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.

‘‘The Last Unicorn” ballet based on the book by Peter S. Beagle will be performed 2 p.m. at Damascus Performing Arts Center, 9815 Main St. Tickets $12, $10 members. Call 301-253-6210.

Bingo will be held 4 p.m. at Hyattstown Volunteer Fire Department, 25801 Frederick Road, Clarksburg. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. Call 301-663-4988.

The History of Trains: Boyds and Beyond program with photos of Boyds, artifacts and slide show will be presented by John King from 4-6 p.m. at Kerr Fellowship Hall, Boyds Presbyterian Church, 19901 White Ground Road. Arthur Virts and Sid Earle join the presentation with refreshments and coordination by the Boyds Historical Society. Call 301-528-8006 or e-mail boydscivicassociation@hotmail.com.

Monday, May 8

Ballroom dancing for all ages will be held 2-4 p.m. at Germantown Community Center, 18905 Kingsview Road. Cost $1 per month. Call 301-601-1680.

Tuesday, May 9

Free Play and Learn Group for parents and their 3- and 4-year-olds will be held 10-11 a.m. at SuccessLab Learning Center, Germantown Square, 12615-B Wisteria Drive. Call 301-528-9360 to RSVP.

Chinese Book Discussion Group meets to discuss ‘‘Wo De Fu Qin Mao Zedong=My Father Mao Zedong” by Min Li from 1-3 p.m. at Quince Orchard Library, 15831 Quince Orchard Road, Gaithersburg. Register and pick up copy of book at the Information Desk. Call 240-777-0200.

Gaithersburg⁄Germantown Jaycees fund-raiser will be held 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. Say ‘‘Screaming Eagles” when ordering. Call 301-230-4930.

American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Poolesville 2006 committee meeting will be held 6:15 p.m. at Cugini’s Pizza, 19710 Fisher Ave., Poolesville. Contact Chontelle Hockenbery at 301-972-7867 or c.hockenbery@verizon.net. Visit www.PoolesvilleRelay.org.

Towncenter Talkers Toastmasters Club meets 7:15 p.m. at Seneca Valley High School, Room 222, 19401 Crystal Rock Drive, Germantown. Contact Kathleen at 301-540-7670 or tct_D36@ yahoo.com. Visit www.towncentertalkers.org.

Steam’n Idol Karaoke Contest will be held 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

MOMS group of Water’s Landing meets 10 a.m. at the OBA Bank Community Room, 20300 Seneca Meadows Parkway. Contact Kim Donohue at 301-528-1569 or KABuzby@hotmail.com to RSVP.

Clarksburg Seniors will meet 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Clarksburg Recreation Center, 22501 Wims Road. Call 301-601-1668.

La Leche League of Gaithersburg, a support group for breastfeeding and pregnant mothers, meets 7:15 p.m. at OBA Bank, 20300 Seneca Meadows Parkway, Germantown. Call Barbara at 301-540-4541.

Thursday, May 11

Toddler Tales for ages 18-36 months with caregiver will be held 10:30 a.m. at Germantown Library, 12900 Middlebrook Road. Call 240-777-0110.