Silver Spring July 2009 Calendar

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Ongoing Events

July 2009

Ongoing Events

• Every Monday

  • Computer Tutorials
    Individual tutorials to learn basic Internet skills and email. Appointments scheduled. Registration required.
    Long Branch Library, 8800 Garland Ave., Silver Spring
    10 am - 4 pm; (240) 777-0910

  • Jazz Jam Session

    Internationally known artist Gary Granger hosts these weekly jam sessions.  Doors open at 6:30, Music starts about 8:00
    Blair Mansion Inn, 7711 Eastern Ave., Silver Spring

    8 pm; (301) 588-1688

  • Acoustic Open Mike

    Acoustic acts mainly. Amps are not allowed.  A great open mic and great sound system in a rather large setting in comparison to most about the metro area. Most play about 4 songs/ 20 minutes.

    Austin Grill, 919 Ellsworth Drive, Silver Spring

    8:30 pm; (240) 247-8969

• Every Tuesday

  • Computer Tutorials
    Individual tutorials to learn basic Internet skills and email. Appointments scheduled. Registration required.
    Long Branch Library, 8800 Garland Ave., Silver Spring
    10 am - 4 pm; (240) 777-0910

  • Kid's Night
    Children receive a 4-Pack Nugget Kid's Meal with Waffle Fries, Drink, and a Surprise for FREE with the purchase of any adult combo! Your kids can also have fun with a craft!
    Chick-fil-A, 825 Ellsworth Dr., Silver Spring
    5:00 - 8:00 pm

  • Free ESOL Classes
    The Eastern Montgomery Regional Services Center is hosting ESOL classes (English for speakers of other languages) for adults.  The classes are open to all wanting to learn English. Both beginner and intermediate classes are offered. All classes are free of charge however a $10 refundable deposit and $20 book fee are required. To sign up for a class, or to receive more information, call 240-777-8400. Classes are provided by the Chinese Culture and Community Center.
    3300 Briggs Chaney Rd., Silver Spring 6:30 - 8:30 pm; (240) 777-8400

• Every Wednesday

  • Computer Tutorials
    Individual tutorials to learn basic Internet skills and email. Appointments scheduled. Registration required.
    Long Branch Library, 8800 Garland Ave., Silver Spring
    10 am - 4 pm; (240) 777-0910

  • "Movie Mom's Club"
    Join us for "Movie Mom's Club" a unique program for moms, dads and caregivers of crying, screaming, rattling, sleeping and drooling babies.
    Majestic Theater, 900 Ellsworth Dr., Silver Spring
    (301) 565-8884

  • Tasty Wednesday
    Want to taste foods you may never have experienced? Visit Whole Foods Market on Wednesday afternoons and evenings as each department shares exciting new flavors. 

    Whole Foods Market, 833 Wayne Ave., Silver Spring
    Noon - 2 pm & 5 - 7 pm; (301) 608-9373

  • Chess Club
    Learn to play chess or just come to play with others. All skill levels are welcome.

    Long Branch Library, 8800 Garland Ave., Silver Spring
    3:30 pm; (240) 777-0910

• Every Thursday

  • Citizenship Preparation Classes
    Students in Citizenship Preparation Classes can prepare to become U.S. Citizens by studying for the three required tests – English, History/Government, and a face-to-face interview with an immigration (USCIS) officer. Residents must have their Green Card to participate. Tuesdays & Thursdays.
    East County Community Recreation Center, 3310 Gateshead Manor Way, Silver Spring
    6:30 - 8:30 pm; (240) 777-8400

• Every First and Second Thursday

  • Legal Consultations

    The Montgomery County Bar Foundation Pro Bono Program, in partnership with Eastern Montgomery Regional Services, will continue to provide free Legal Advice Consultations for low income residents. A client intake must be completed within the first half-hour.

    Eastern Montgomery Regional Services Center, 3300 Briggs Chaney Rd.. Silver Spring
    5:30 - 9 pm (240) 777-8400 or 301-424-7651

• Every Friday

  • Computer Tutorials
    Individual tutorials to learn basic Internet skills and email. Appointments scheduled. Registration required.
    Long Branch Library, 8800 Garland Ave., Silver Spring
    10 am - 4 pm; (240) 777-0910

• Every Saturday

  • Farmers' Market
    The Silver Spring market can be found in the heart of downtown Silver Spring.  A free public garage, accessible from both Georgia and Wayne Avenues, is located adjacent to the market site.
    Ellsworth Drive between Fenton St. and Georgia Ave., Silver Spring
    9 am - 1 pm; (202) 362-8889

  • Introduction to Computers Class
    Join us for a one-hour introduction to the internet and the MCPL library catalog and databases. Please register by calling 240-773-9555, or in person at the Information Desk.
    White Oak Library, 11701 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring
    9:15 am; (240) 773-9555

  • Computer Tutorials
    Individual tutorials to learn basic Internet skills and email. Appointments scheduled. Registration required.
    Long Branch Library, 8800 Garland Ave., Silver Spring
    10 am - 4 pm; (240) 777-0910

July 2009

• Now - September 20, 2009

  Wings of Fancy - Live Butterfly & Caterpillar Exhibit
  This year the focus is on butterflies in your backyard, and the host plants that local caterpillars need in order to survive and thrive. Learn about the life cycle of these amazing creatures, and be surrounded by hundreds of North American, Costa Rican and Asian butterflies flying freely inside a the Conservatory. Help a caterpillar fly, plant your garden to provide.

  Brookside South Conservatory, 1500 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton

  10 am - 4 pm; 301-946-9071

• Now - July 26, 2009

  The Mousetrap
  Trapped by snow, a detective tries to find a murderer before another guest is killed.
  Silver Spring Stage, 10145 Colesville Road, Silver Spring
  8 pm Fri & Sat; 2 pm Sun; (301) 593-6036

• July 2, 2009

  Silver Spring Swings
  Come hear the old time rock & roll sounds of The Fabulous Bel Airs.

  Silver Plaza Stage, Fountain at Ellsworth Dr., Silver Spring
  7 - 9 pm;

• July 3, 2009

  Friday Night Spotlight
  Come hear Latin sounds of Dual Rhythms.

  Silver Plaza Stage, Fountain at Ellsworth Dr., Silver Spring
  6:30 - 8:30 pm;

• July 4, 2009

  B & O Railroad Station Open House
  The Silver Spring Historical Society and Montgomery Preservation Inc. sponsor a FREE open house at the historic 1945 Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Station.

  B&O Railroad Station, 8100 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, MD
  1 - 4 pm;

• July 4, 2009

  Summer Concert Series
  Come hear the Pop, R&B, Rock & Motown sounds of Doctor's Orders.

  Silver Plaza Stage, Fountain at Ellsworth Dr., Silver Spring
  6:30 - 8:30 pm;

• July 4, 2009

  Fireworks in Kensington & Germantown
  Montgomery County this year will again host two Independence Day fireworks displays on Saturday, July 4. Germantown Glory will be held at the SoccerPlex in the South Germantown Recreational Park, 18041 Central Park Circle. Mid-County Sparkles will be held at Albert Einstein High School, 11135 Newport Road, Kensington.
  Germantown:  Bobby & the Believers Concert 7 pm; Fireworks 9:30 pm; 240-777-8115

  Mid-County:  Superfly Disco Concert 7:30 pm; Fireworks 9:15 pm; 240-777-8115

• July 5, 2009

  Pet Adoption Event
  Sponsored by the Washington Humane Society.

  Silver Plaza, Fountain at Ellsworth Dr., Silver Spring
  12:30 - 3 pm;

• July 6, 2009

  Montgomery County Agricultural Fair
  Come and see live animals and learn about their care and habits. An MCPL Summer Reading event.
  Long Branch Library, 8800 Garland Ave., Silver Spring
  7 pm; (240) 777-0910

• July 7, 2009

  Storytelling with Arianna Ross
  A blend of storytelling, acrobatics and music. An MCPL Summer Reading event.

  Silver Spring Library, 8901 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring
  2 pm; 240-773-9420

• July 7, 2009

  African American Health Education Program - Diabetes
  Join us for a four part class, beginning on July 7, on the symptoms, prevention, and treatment of Diabetes.

  White Oak Library, 11701 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring
  5 pm; (240) 773-9555

• July 8, 2009

  Magic of the Sea
  Arianna Ross presents, "Magic of the Sea", an exploration of life above and under sea level, told through music, story, and acrobatics. An MCPL Summer Reading event.
  Age(s): All Ages

  White Oak Library, 11701 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring
  7:30 pm; (240) 773-9555

• July 8, 2009

  Evening Book Discussion
  Join us for a discussion of THE GUERNSEY LITERARY AND POTATO PEEL SOCIETY, by Mary Ann Shaffer & Annie Barrows. Pick up a copy at Customer Service.

  White Oak Library, 11701 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring
  7:30 pm; (240) 773-9555

• July 8, 2009

  Screen on the Lot - School of Rock
  Free outdoor movie series presented on a large outdoor screen in the Pyramid Atlantic parking lot. The public is invited to bring a blanket, lawn chairs and a picnic. 

  School of Rock:  Directed by Richard Linklater and starring Jack Black, Adam Pascal, and Lucas Papaelias. A wannabe rock star in need of cash poses as a substitute teacher at a prep school, and tries to turn his class into a rock band. Rated PG-13

  Pyramid Atlantic Art Center, 8230 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring
  9 pm; 301-608-9101

• July 9, 2009

  Guitar Hero
  Calling all rock musicians! Join us for this free gaming competition. Play your favorite rock tunes. Bring your fans! No pre-registration required. An MCPL Summer Reading event.

  White Oak Library, 11701 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring
  2 pm; (240) 773-9555

• July 9, 2009

  Silver Spring Swings
  Come hear the Instrumental sounds of The David Bach Consort.

  Silver Plaza Stage, Fountain at Ellsworth Dr., Silver Spring
  7 - 9 pm;

• July 10, 2009

  Friday Night Spotlight
  Come hear R&B sounds of Old School Singers.

  Silver Plaza Stage, Fountain at Ellsworth Dr., Silver Spring
  6:30 - 8:30 pm;

• July 11, 2009

  Afternoon at the Beach
  Decorate your flip-flops, create a sand design in a bottle, show your skill with the hula hoop, make your own smoothie. Please register. An MCPL Summer Reading event.

  Silver Spring Library, 8901 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring
  2 pm; 240-773-9420

• July 11, 2009

  Summer Concert Series
  Come hear the Jazz & Fusion sounds of Scott Paddock.

  Silver Plaza Stage, Fountain at Ellsworth Dr., Silver Spring
  6:30 - 8:30 pm;

• July 16, 2009

  Silver Spring Swings
  Come hear the Blues from Spain sounds of The Knockout Kings vs. Bruce Ewan.

  Silver Plaza Stage, Fountain at Ellsworth Dr., Silver Spring
  7 - 9 pm;

• July 17, 2009

  Friday Night Spotlight
  Come hear Rock & Bluegrass sounds of Jelly Roll Mortals.

  Silver Plaza Stage, Fountain at Ellsworth Dr., Silver Spring
  6:30 - 8:30 pm;

• July 18, 2009

  Summer Concert Series
  Come hear the Classic Rock, R&B and Pop sounds of Level III.

  Silver Plaza Stage, Fountain at Ellsworth Dr., Silver Spring
  6:30 - 8:30 pm;

• July 22, 2009

  Screen on the Lot - Transformers
  Free outdoor movie series presented on a large outdoor screen in the Pyramid Atlantic parking lot. The public is invited to bring a blanket, lawn chairs and a picnic. 

  Transformers: Directed by Michael Bay and starring Shia LaBeouf, Megan Fox, and Josh Duhamel. An ancient struggle re-erupts on Earth between two extraterrestrial clans, the heroic Autobots and the evil Decepticons, with a clue to the ultimate power held by a young teenager. Rated PG-13

  Pyramid Atlantic Art Center, 8230 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring
  9 pm; 301-608-9101

• July 23, 2009

  Silver Spring Swings
  Come hear the jazz, fusion and funk keyboard sounds of Eliot Levine.

  Silver Plaza Stage, Fountain at Ellsworth Dr., Silver Spring
  7 - 9 pm;

• July 24, 2009

  Friday Night Spotlight
  Come hear Rock sounds of Rock & Romp.

  Silver Plaza Stage, Fountain at Ellsworth Dr., Silver Spring
  6:30 - 8:30 pm;

• July 25, 2009

  Summer Concert Series
  Come hear the Funk, Soul & Rock sounds of 8 ohms.

  Silver Plaza Stage, Fountain at Ellsworth Dr., Silver Spring
  6:30 - 8:30 pm;

• July 30, 2009

  Silver Spring Swings
  Come hear the Rock, Soul & R&B sounds of Eddie Becker.

  Silver Plaza Stage, Fountain at Ellsworth Dr., Silver Spring
  7 - 9 pm;

• July 31, 2009

  Friday Night Spotlight
  Come hear Jazz sounds of Jazz Academy.

  Silver Plaza Stage, Fountain at Ellsworth Dr., Silver Spring
  6:30 - 8:30 pm;

• August 1, 2009

  Summer Concert Series
  Come hear the Blues & R&B sounds of Chris Polk.

  Silver Plaza Stage, Fountain at Ellsworth Dr., Silver Spring
  6:30 - 8:30 pm;

• August 5, 2009

  Screen on the Lot - Iron Man
  Free outdoor movie series presented on a large outdoor screen in the Pyramid Atlantic parking lot. The public is invited to bring a blanket, lawn chairs and a picnic. 

  Iron Man: Directed by Jon Favreau and starring Robert Downey Jr., Terrence Howard and Jeff Bridges. When wealthy industrialist Tony Stark is forced to build an armored suit When wealthy industrialist Tony Stark is forced to build an armored suit after a life-threatening incident, he ultimately decides to use its technology to fight against evil. Rated PG-13

  Pyramid Atlantic Art Center, 8230 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring
  9 pm; 301-608-9101

• August 7, 2009

  Friday Night Spotlight
  Come hear Rock sounds of School of Rock.

  Silver Plaza Stage, Fountain at Ellsworth Dr., Silver Spring
  6:30 - 8:30 pm;

• August 8, 2009

  Summer Concert Series
  Come hear the Zydeco, New Orleans & R&B sounds of Dixie Power Trio.

  Silver Plaza Stage, Fountain at Ellsworth Dr., Silver Spring
  6:30 - 8:30 pm;

• August 14, 2009

  Friday Night Spotlight
  Come hear Inspirational sounds of Advance Choir and Capital Accord Choir.

  Silver Plaza Stage, Fountain at Ellsworth Dr., Silver Spring
  6:30 - 8:30 pm;

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