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The Home and School Association at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic School has launched a citrus drive with proceeds benefitting the school landscaping and ground maintenance on the school's Silver Spring campus.
The grapefruit, oranges and tangerines make great holiday gifts for friends and family during the winter months. The price ranges from $15 to $26 for 10 to 40 pounds of fruit.
For more information, call Louis Saint-Felix at 301-237-0411 after 7 p.m., or send an e-mail to citrusdrive@st-michaelschool.org. Orders can also be placed online at www.st-michaelschool.org/
citruspage.htm. E-mail orders may also be placed through Nov. 28 to citrusdrive@st-michaelschool.org.
The citrus drive will run through Dec 2. All order forms with money must be turned in by Dec. 3 at the school, 824 Wayne Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20910 or the church rectory located at 824 Pershing Drive in Silver Spring.
Students bring classic
to Blair for fall production
Looking for Mr. Darcy? Look no further than Montgomery Blair High School's production of "Pride and Prejudice," 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The play is directed by Kelly O'Connor, now in her 10th year at Blair. All shows are in the school auditorium.
Tickets are $4 for students and seniors and $7 for adults. Blair is located at 51 University Blvd. East in Silver Spring. Parking is free in either the University Boulevard or Colesville Road parking lots. For more information e-mail David Ottalini at david.ottalini@
verizon.net.
Local high school play
Northwood High School presents "An Empty Plate in the Café du Grand Boeuf," a play by Michael Hollinger about a 1960s Paris café highlighting the works of Ernest Hemmingway. The show, in association with the school's Musical Theatre Academy, will be held 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday at the Northwood auditorium, 919 University Blvd. West. General admission is $10 or $5 for students with a student ID.
International peace night celebration at W.T. Page
W.T. Page Elementary will hold an international night celebration, called "World Peace at Page," 6:30 p.m. Friday. The free event is open to the community and annually attended by hundreds. It will mark the 50th anniversary of the global peace symbol with a student/parent show, food from around the world, international games and artifacts and a global goods craft bazaar to get holiday shopping off to a good start. Craft vendors should e-mail PTA event coordinator Gretchen Cook-Anderson at cookander@gmail.com.
Turkey Trot to benefit breast cancer research
Takoma Park Middle School will hold its annual Turkey Trot throughout the day Monday at the school, 7611 Piney Branch Road. The cross country-style race is nearly one mile long and covers the entire school campus. This year, the school is encouraging students to raise money for breast cancer awareness and research. The school's goal is to donate $1,000 to the National Cancer Institute in Rockville. Every runner is asked to find a $5 sponsor. Anyone interested in sponsoring a runner or donating to the charity can e-mail Brian Baker at Brian_D_Baker@mcpsmd.org.
School of technology
holds open house
Thomas Edison High School of Technology will hold its annual open house 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 4 at the school, 12501 Dalewood Drive, Silver Spring. The event gives students and parents a chance to visit Edison and see firsthand the 19 career programs available to high school students throughout the county public school system.
Edison students are able to jumpstart a career of their choice; earn college credits; earn industry certifications; and acquire marketable skills while experiencing success through hands-on learning.
The event will be held Dec. 10 if the event is cancelled because of weather. Call 301-929-6920.
Blair High holds
fundraiser at bookstore
The Montgomery Blair High School PTSA in Silver Spring will hold its second-annual fundraiser Sunday at the Barnes and Nobel Booksellers, 4801 Bethesda Ave., Bethesda. Store hours run 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Tell the cashier you're supporting Blair and the school will get a percentage of the sales. Blair student groups will provide entertainment all day starting at 10 a.m. and there will be displays of books that can be purchased as gifts and to support the Blair Media Center. All proceeds go to the Blair after-prom program.
For more information, e-mail Dave Ottalini at david.ottalini@
verizon.net.
Springbrook grad
wins swimming events
Washington College sophomore swimmer Rachel Glasser won three individual events as the Shorewomen swept a quad meet against Bryn Mawr, Randolph-Macon, and Sweet Briar colleges. The 2007 Springbrook High School graduate and Silver Spring native was named a Division III All-American her freshman year.
Have breakfast with Santa
Calvary Lutheran Church and School invite the public to a Pancake Breakfast with Santa from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Dec 6 at the school 9545 Georgia Ave. in Silver Spring. Tickets are $4 for children age 12 and younger, $6 for age 12 and older. For more information, contact Katherine at 301 942 6042 or ebanks@celcs.org. Santa will arrive 9 a.m. on a fire truck from Montgomery County Fire Station 19.
Please send School News items to Fred Lewis at flewis@
gazette.net. They can be faxed to 240-473-7501 or mailed to Fred Lewis, The Gazette, 13501 Virginia Manor Road, Laurel, MD 20707.