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Silver Spring July 2009 Calendar
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Ongoing Events
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Every
Monday
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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
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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
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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
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Every
Tuesday
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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
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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
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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
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Every
Wednesday
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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
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"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
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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
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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
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Every Thursday
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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
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Every First and Second Thursday
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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
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Every Friday
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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;
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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;
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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;
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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;
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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
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July
5, 2009
Pet
Adoption Event Sponsored by the Washington Humane Society.
Silver Plaza, Fountain at Ellsworth Dr., Silver Spring 12:30 - 3 pm;
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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;
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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;
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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
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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;
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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;
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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;
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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;
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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
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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;
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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;
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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;
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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;
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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;
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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;
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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
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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;
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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;
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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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