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The Cheverly Community Market will run from 8 a.m. to noon July 11 and 25 at the Cheverly Community Center at 6401 Forest Road. The Hot Noodles, a local cover band, will perform. The July 11 market will feature a plant clinic with the Cheverly Master Gardeners group. The following vendors will set up at the market this season: Andrews and Dunham Damn Fine Tea; Basignani Vineyards in Sparks; C&E Farms in Glenn Dale; Circle C Oyster Ranch in Ridge; Clan Stewart Farms in Huntingdon, Pa.; Cookies to Cocktails LLC; Elk Run Vineyards in Mount Airy; Firefly Farms in Bittenger; Golden Leaf Farms in Brandywine; Krishon Chocolate in Washington, D.C.; Martha's Jams in Cheverly; Moctec Enterprises of Hyattsville; Rebert Farms in Gettysburg, Pa.; New Starts Farm in Washington, D.C.; S&S Maple Camp in Corriganville; Schlagel Farms in Waldorf; Simple Pleasures Ice Cream in Bowie; Stanton's Mill in Grantsville; and Swann Farms in Owings. Local artisans attending include Cheverly's Pottery by Rose Fennell; College Park's Mystic Water Soap; and Upper Marlboro's Pax River Alpacas.
Bladensburg student
named Byrd Scholar
Adaku Idika, a Bladensburg High School student, was among 143 students statewide who were named Robert C. Byrd Scholars for 2009.
The students receive a four-year scholarship worth up to $1,500 a year for college. Principals from public and private high schools nominated students in the top 1 percent of graduating classes; more than 600 students were nominated. The Maryland State Department of Education gives the award to acknowledge achievement and help students pursue higher education.
Hyattsville resident graduates from William and Mary
Tara Mahoney, a Hyattsville resident, graduated from the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Va. in June. Mahoney earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the public university.
Hyattsville resident named
to Emory's dean's list
Alexandra Morrison, a Hyattsville resident, was named to the dean's list at Emory University in Atlanta, Ga. for the spring 2009 semester. Morrison is the daughter of Christopher S. Morrison and Hillary C. Morrison of Hyattsville.
Riverdale native
graduates basic training
Ciara M. Ward, the daughter of Riverdale resident Kendra Lewis, graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson in Columbia, S.C. Ward, a 2004 graduate of Parkdale High School, spent nine weeks training in physical fitness, basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare, rifle marksmanship, map reading, field tactics and other areas of study.
Jazz in Riverdale Park
The Jazz on the Portico concert series kicked off last week, with more shows on tap before the summer ends. Apothecary will perform at 7 p.m. July 29, playing instrumental music featuring an electric violin and songs inspired by folk, jazz, classic rock and Celtic music. MSG — The Acoustic Blues Trio will perform at 7 p.m. Aug. 26. The group features Riverdale Park resident Miles Spicer. All of the shows are free and will take place rain or shine at the Riversdale House Museum at 4811 Riverdale Road. Dinner for purchase is available through the Calvert House Inn. Call 301-864-0420 or e-mail riversdale@pgparks
.com.
Free jazz concerts
in Hyattsville
The Mall at Prince Georges' free jazz concert series continues this week with the Duende Quartet performing at 5 p.m. today in the food court. Upcoming performances include: the Marcus Mitchell Project on July 9, and the Neo Jazz Movement on July 16. The concerts are sponsored by the Prince George's Arts Council. The mall is located at 3500 East West Highway.
Free math class open
to area students
The Maryland 21st Century Community Learning Centers will hold a free summer math enrichment program from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. until Aug. 11 Monday through Thursday at five schools: DuVal High School in Lanham, Gaywood Elementary in Seabrook, Thomas Claggett Elementary in District Heights, Thomas Johnson Middle in Lanham and Walker Mill Middle in Capitol Heights.
Targeted grades are rising fifth- through 12th-graders who will receive 90 minute math lessons and help with the Maryland School Assessment and High School Assessment. Classes will be held at DuVal at 9880 Good Luck Road, Gaywood at 6701 97th Ave., Thomas Claggett at 2001 Addison Road, Thomas Johnson at 5401 Barker Place, and Walker Mill Middle at 800 Karen Blvd. Other locations include Capitol Heights' Gethsemane United Methodist Church at 910 Addison Road South, Capitol Heights' Walker Mill Baptist Church at 6801 Walker Mill Road and Glenn Dale's Reid Temple AME Church at 11400 Glenn Dale Blvd. Lunch will be provided. Call 301-860-4384 for more information.
Gospel dance group opens floor up for new dancers
The Gospel Lights Liturgical Dance Ministry, a mother-daughter-led dance ministry, invites residents who want to become members of Gospel Lights to attend an orientation from 2 to 5 p.m. Aug. 15. Classes, which begin Sept. 5, will be held at Joe's Movement Emporium at 3309 Bunker Hill Road in Mount Rainier. Classes will end on the last Saturday in June 2010. The cost is $500 and can be paid in four installments of $125 over 10 months or all at once on Aug. 15. Call Gospel Lights director Pauline Anderson at 301-332-0445 or artistic director Ronya-Lee Anderson at 301-318-6833. Residents may also e-mail either paulineanderson@verizon.net or sacredtemple22@yahoo.com.