Clinton community calendar

Thursday, Nov. 9, 2006

Send items for the calendarto Linda Phelps at The Gazette,8201 Corporate Drive, Suite 1200, Landover, MD 20785 or e-mail them to lphelps@gazette.net.If you have any questions,call 301-731-2158.

Meetings around town

The Camp Springs Civic Association will hold a town meeting Nov. 8 at Thurgood Marshall Middle School, 4909 Brinkley Road, Camp Springs. There will be refreshments at 7 p.m. and the meeting will begin at 7:30 pm. Call 301-449-9479.

The Board of Education will hold a board meeting at 7:05 p.m. Nov. 9 at the Sasscer Administration Building, Board Room, 14201 School Lane, Upper Marlboro. Public participation is encouraged. Interested persons may speak for two minutes by registering with the Board office by 4 p.m. the day of the meeting by calling 301-952-6308.

A Parents Solutions Summit on Education will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 11 at Hunter Memorial AME Church, 4719 Silver Hill Road, Suitland. Registration is at 8 a.m. Admission is free. Call 301-249-8900 or 301-883-3137 or via email: lapyoung@parentsolutionssummit.org

Thursday, Nov. 9

A Cheerleading workshop for ages 5 to 12 will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at William Beanes Community Center, 5108 Dianna D rive, Suitland. Learn basic cheerleading skills, tumbling and team building. The cost is $2 for resident s; $3 others. Call 301-568-7719; TTY 301-203-6030.

Community Support Systems' Shared Senior Living Home in Brandywine, offers independent seniors a safe comfortable and affordable low cost housing alternative. Fees assessed on a sliding scale. Smoking and alcohol restricted. References are required. Call 301-372-1491 for more information.

A free business workshop, Health Insurance Options will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at The Economic Development and Training Institute, 5625 Allentown Road, Suite 105 Camp Springs. Registration is required. Call 301-423-0524.

Food collection for the needy will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. through Nov. 10 at Potomac Landing Community Center, 12500 Fort Washington Road, Fort Washington. Call 301-292-9191; TTY 301-203-6030.

Friday, Nov. 10

Seniors Swimming Stroke Clinic for ages 60 and older will be held from noon to 1:30 p.m. at Allentown Fitness and Splash Park, 7210 Allentown Road, Fort Washington. The cost is $4 for residents; $5 others. Call 301-449-5567; TTY 301-203-6030.

A fitness workshop for Xtreme teens ages 13 to 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. at William Beanes Community Center, 5108 Dianna Drive, Suitland. Work out with a fitness expert and learn about teen health and nutrition. Registration required by Nov. 9. The cost is $2 for residents; $4 others. Call 301-568-7719; TTY 301-203-6030.

Saturday, Nov. 11

A Walk-a-thon for Xtreme Teens ages 13 to 17 will be held at 9 a.m. at Marlow Heights Community Center, 2800 St. Clair Drive, Marlow Heights. Teens walkd from Glassmanor Community Center to Hillcrest Heights and end up at Marlow Heights Community Center. Call 301-423-0505; TTY 301-203-6030.

A Cabochon Class for ages 18 and older will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Clearwater Nature Center, 11000 Thrift Road, Clinton. Learn to use rock cutting and polishing equipment to make cabochon which can be used in a jewelry or keychain design. Supplies provided. Reservations are required. The cost is $30 for residents; $36 others. Call 301-297-4575; TTY 301-699-2544.

A basketball skills and drills clinic for Xtreme preteens ages 8 to 12 will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Glassmanor Community Center, 1101 Marcy Ave., Oxon Hill. Reservations are required. Call 301-567-6033; TTY 301-203-6030.

A hike to look at observe fall colors and how nature prepares for winter will be held for ages 5 and older from 10 to 11 a.m. at Clearwater Nature Center, 11000 Thrift Road, Clinton. Reservations are required. The cost is $1 for residents; $2 others. Call 301-297-4575.

Scouts can fulfill some of the requirements for earning a geology badge with hands-on activities from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Clearwater Nature Center, 11000 Thrift Road, Clinton. Reservations are required. The cost is $3 for residents; $4 others. Call 31-297-4575; TTY 31-699-2544.

A fall family fitness and fun fair will be held from noon to 3 p.m. at Allentown Fitness and Splash Park, 7210 Allentown Road, Fort Washington. There will be activities for all ages. T he cost is $4 for residents; $5 others. For more information, call 301-449-5567.

The Indian Head Volunteer Fire Dept & Rescue Squad will be hosting a Basket Bingo on Nov. 11, at the Indian Head Fire Dept., 4095 Indian Head Hwy., Indian Head. Doors open at 6 p.m. and games start at 7 p.m. Other features include a snack bar, Head to Toe Basket Raffle, Consolation prize and 50⁄50 Raffle. Children allowed with paid admission and must be accompanied by an adult. The cost is $20 per book, Specials $1. For reservations email cindy at CindyA98@verizon.net.

A Mother⁄Daughter spa treatment for ages 16 and older will be held at 6:30 p.m. at Harmony Hall Regional Center, 10701 Livingston Road, Fort Washington. Choose a mini-massage, mini-manicure or mini-pedicure. Spa bag included. The cost is $20 for residents, $25 others. Call 301-203-6040.

Family movie night will be held for ages 6 and older from 7:30 to 10 p.m. at Clearwater Nature Center, 11000 Thrift Road, Clinton. Reservations are required. Call for movie information, 301-297-4575; TTY 301-699-2544.

Sunday, Nov. 12

Family Ice Skating is offered from 1 to 3 p.m. Sundays at Tucker Road Ice Rink, 1770 Tucker Road, Fort Washington. Up to 2 children are admitted free with a paid admission by mom or dad. Fee does not include skate rental. Skate rental is $2. Call 3001-265-1525.

“Giving Thanks“ - Harvest Feast, Lecture, and Living History Demonstrations, hosted by Poplar Hill on His Lordship's Kindness will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Reservations are required. Admission is $25. Reservations required. Call 301-856-2522

Monday, Nov. 13

In celebration of American Education week Tucker Road Community Center is collecting book covers, composition books, pencils, crayons, pocket folders, hand sanitizers and tissues to donate to an area elementary school. Donations can be dropped off from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday and Wednesday, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday and 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday at the center, 1771 Tucker Road, Fort Washington. Call 301-248-4404.

A free business workshop, Public Speaking will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at The Economic Development and Training Institute, 5625 Allentown Road, Suite 105 Camp Springs. Registration is required. Call 301-423-0524.

Tuesday, Nov. 14

A computer workshop will be held for ages 18 and older form 6 to 8 p.m. at William Beanes Community Center, 5108 Dianna Drive, Suitland. Reservations required by Nov. 13. The cost is $2 for residents; $3 others. Call 301-568-7719; TTY 301-203-6030.

A free business workshop, Doing Business with the Government will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at The Economic Development and Training Institute, 5625 Allentown Road, Suite 105 Camp Springs. Registration is required. Call 301-423-0524.

Wednesday, Nov. 15

A Nature Harvest will be held for ages 4 to 6 accompanied by a parent from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Clearwater Nature Center, 11000 Thrift Road, Clinton. The cost is $3 for residents; $4 others. Call 301-297-4575.

Kids’ Day Out presents Mike Offutt “Visit the Sensational World of Science“ at 10:30 a.m. at the Arts⁄Harmony Hall Regional Center, 10701 Livingston Road, Fort Washington. The cost is $5 per person. Call 301-203-6070.

An afternoon tea featuring jazz combo, Generations will be held at 2 p.m. at the Arts⁄Harmony Hall Regional Center, 10701 Livingston Road, Fort Washington. The cost is $10 per person. Call 301-203-6070; TTY 301-203-3803.

A free demonstration on the proper use and operation of a rocket care will be held for Xtrreme Teens and Preteens ages 10 to 17 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at Stephen Decatur Community Center, 8200 Pinewood Drive, Clinton. Call 301-297-4648.

Learn everything you need to know about identity theft during a seminar conducted by the Prince George’s County Police Department from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Temple Hills Community Center, 5300 Temple Hill Road, Temple Hills. Call 301-894-6616.

A free business workshop, Configuring Microsoft Outlook will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at The Economic Development and Training Institute, 5625 Allentown Road, Suite 105 Camp Springs. Registration is required. Call 301-423-0524.

The link between Diabetes and Heart Disease will be discussed at 7 p.m. at the Oxon Hill Library, 6200 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill. Call 301-839-2400.

A program, Met the Orchestra will be held for ages 6 to 12 and parents at 7 p.m. at Oxon Hill Library, 6200 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill. Call 301-839-2400.

Thursday, Nov. 16

A Small Business Networking Breakfast will be held from 7:15 to 9 a.m. at the Crescent Cities Jaycees, 6907 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill. Reservations are required. Call Lesa Moore at 31-221-8793.

Folk Art-Traditions and Innovations will be on display from 8:30 a.m. to 9:45 p.m. Monday through Thursday through Dec. 30 at Arts⁄Harmony Hall Regional Center, 10701 Livingston Road, Fort Washington. Art work also on display from 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Fridays and 10 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Saturdays. Call 301-203-6070; TTY 301-203-3803.

Never to old to Learn Literacy Program is held at 10:30 a.m. at the Camp Springs Senior Center, 6420 Allentown Road, Camp Springs. Improve basic reading, writing, math and life skills. The free program is also offered at 12:45 p.m. on Thursdays. Call 301-449-0490.

The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE), Southern Prince George’s County Chapter 1260, will meet at 1 p.m. at Oxon Hill Library, 6200 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill. A representative from Blue Cross⁄Blue Shield is the guest speaker. The Federal Employees Health Benefits Program will be discussed. Call 301-868-0724.

A free business workshop, Payroll Taxes and Retirement will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at The Economic Development and Training Institute, 5625 Allentown Road, Suite 105 Camp Springs. Registration is required. Call 301-423-0524.

Upcoming events

A Thanksgiving celebration for ages 60 and older will be held from 10:30 a.m. to noon Nov. 17 at Camp Springs Senior Center, 6420 Allentown Road, Camp Springs. Space limited to the first 100 people who register. Preregistration is required. The cost is $2 for residents; $3 others. Call 301-449-0490.

The Indian Head VFD&RS Ladies Auxiliary is seeking crafters for its Christmas Craft Fair to be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 18 at the Indian Head Fire Dept., 4095 Indian Head Hwy., Indian Head. For an application or additional information, call Nancy 301-753-9722 or Brenda 301-743-7203.