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Wednesday, June 15, 2005

<cal1>Wednesday/ June 15

<cal2>Be a Leader- Learn and practice leadership skills at the Women's Counseling and Career Center, 401 N. Washington St., Ste. 100, Rockville, at 6:30 p.m. Registration is required. $10. Call 240-777-8300 or visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov/cfw.

Afternoon Tea at the Mansion at Strathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike, at 1 p.m. with music by harpist, Lily Neil, pre-paid reservations required, $17. Call 301- 581-5194 or visit strathmore.org.

Jewish History Book Club — 7:30 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington, 6125 Montrose Road, Rockville. For the title of the book to be discussed and information, call 301-348-3778.

Artist Amy Lamb's exhibit of Iris Prints is currently on display at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, 5701 Marinelli Road, North Bethesda from 9 a.m. -5 p.m. Call 301-565-3805.

Rebecca Sugar's Haimovicz Visual Art award-winning work will be on display at the School of Art and Design of Montgomery College, Gudelsky Gallery, 10500 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring. Call 301-565-3805.

"Braddock's March 1755" exhibit will be on display at the Beall-Dawson House, 103 W. Montgomery Ave., Rockville, from 12- 4 p.m. Admission: $3/ adults; $2/ seniors and students. The exhibit explores the march of General Braddock during the French and Indian War with George Washington as they traveled through Montgomery County. Call 301-762-1492 or visit www. montgomeryhistory.org.

"Among My Souvenirs," a display at the Beall-Dawson House, 103 West Montgomery Ave., Rockville, from 12- 4 p.m. An exhibit of "typical" souvenirs like spoons, glasses, paperweights, as well as more items like fans, puzzles and clothes. Call 301-762-1492 or visit www.montgomeryhistory.org.

<cal1>Thursday, June 16

<cal2>The Glen Echo International Folk dancers meet at Church of the Redeemer, 6201 Dunrobbin Drive. Teaching all levels from 7:30 - 9 p.m., and requests from 9- 10:45 p.m. No partner or experience needed, newcomers always welcome. Admission $5. Call Jamie at 301-320-7099 or visit www.dancingplanetproductions.com.

Radio King Orchestra, big band, will play a free concert at the Silver Plaza, Ellsworth Drive between Georgia Ave. and Fenton St. from 7- 9 p.m. Call 240-777-6530.

Free Film Screening. The JCC of Greater Washington’s Café Seret will present a screening of the film "Late Marriage" at 7 p.m. at 6125 Montrose Road, Rockville. Film followed by coffee and discussion. Call Debbie Sokobin at 301-348-3760.

Artist Amy Lamb's exhibit of Iris Prints is currently on display at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, 5701 Marinelli Road, North Bethesda from 9 a.m. -5 p.m. Call 301-565-3805.

Senior Adult Chorus, 10:30 a.m., at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington, 6125 Montrose Road, Rockville. If you love to sing, join this chorus directed by Frieda Enoch. Call Selma Sweetbaum at 301-348-3860.

Seniors Organized for Change (SOC), 10:45-11:45 a.m., at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington, 6125 Montrose Road, Rockville. Join the JCC for a Flag Day celebration. Call Selma Sweetbaum at 301-348-3860.

Scrabble Club at 1 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington, 6125 Montrose Road, Rockville. Call Selma Sweetbaum at 301-348-3860.

This n' That from 1-2 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington, 6125 Montrose Road, Rockville. The life and times of Cole Porter will be examined. Call 301-348-3873.

Perspectives at 7:30 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington, 6125 Montrose Road, Rockville, with the Center's Prime Time Couples. Topic and speaker TBA. Call Selma Sweetbaum at 301-348-3860.

HurryDate (for ages 45+) at 7 p.m. check-in at The Red Heifer(www.theredheifer.com), 4844 Cordell Avenue, Bethesda. Hosted by the Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington. Go on multiple dates in one night with HurryDate, a party where the men rotate from woman to woman every time a whistle is blown. $35. RSVP online at www.hurrydate.com or call Rita Cohen at 301-348-3866.

<cal1>Friday, June 17

<cal2>"Dorothy in Oz," based on the children's classic "The Wizard of Oz" and excerpts from "La Fille Mal Gardee," will be performed by the Twinbrook School of Ballet at the Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center; Rockville Campus of Montgomery College at 7:30 p.m. Adult tickets $15, students/senior citizens $12, special family rate four tickets for $50. Children under 4 free. Call 301-770-3038.

The Potomac Theatre Company, 10220 River Road, Suite 303, Potomac, will stage its production of "Steel Magnolias" at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults, $13 for seniors and $10 for children. Call 301-299-8571 or visit www.potomactheatreco.org.

The National Philharmonic presents "A Journey For The Ears" at 8 p.m. at the new Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, and will demonstrate the visible and invisible features of the concert hall by featuring Mozart, Overture to The Impresario and Ravel, Daphnis et Chloé Suite No. 2. Tickets: $20, $30, $40, $55, and $75; Children 7-17 are free, Call 301-581-5100 or visit www.nationalphilharmonic.org

Sculpture and Art Class, 10 a.m., at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington, 6125 Montrose Road, Rockville. Sculpt with soft clay or do other art projects with instructor Elaine Gutter. Call Selma Sweetbaum at 301-348-3860.

Jewish ethnic dinner at 5:30 p.m. with the Jewish Community Center of Greater Washingtonís Prime Time Couples. For location and other information, call Selma Sweetbaum at 301-348-3860.

<cal1>Saturday/June 18

<cal2>The 3rd Annual King Farm Art & Craft Show at the King Farm Village Center, on Pleasant Drive, Rockville from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Visit www.RockvilleArtsPlace.org or call 301-869-8623.

"Dorothy in Oz," based on the children's classic "The Wizard of Oz" and excerpts from "La Fille Mal Gardee," will be performed by the Twinbrook School of Ballet at the Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center; Rockville Campus of Montgomery College at 1:30 p.m. Adult tickets $15, students/senior citizens $12, special family rate four tickets for $50. Children under 4 free. Call 301-770-3038.

"Clara Barton -Red Cross Angel," a free performance about the humanitarian teacher and founder of the Red Cross, at the Clara Barton National Historic Site, 5801 Oxford Road, Glen Echo at 2 p.m. followed by an open house at 3 p.m. Call 301-492-6245 or visit www.nps.gov/clba.

FreshFarm Markets opens its newest market at 9 a.m. in downtown Silver Spring on Ellsworth Dr. between Fenton and Cedar Streets. The market will be held each Saturday through October 29 from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. with fresh fruits, vegetables, organic meats, breads, plants, flowers and nearly a dozen farmers. Call 301-565-7300 or visit www.freshfarmmarkets.org.

Dance: The Nighthawks at the Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. $12. Call 301-340-9732, e-mail wsdcswings@yahoo.com or visit www.wsdc.org.

The Creative Crafts Council 25th Anniversary Show will judge the work of artists and artisans selected for their creativity and craftsmanship at the Mansion at Strathmore, First Floor Galleries & Gudelsky Gallery Suite, 10701 Rockville Pike. Organizations include the Ceramic Guild, National Capital Art Glass Guild and National Enamelist Guild. Call 301-581-5100 or visit www.strathmore.org.

The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra will play at 8 p.m. at the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane. The evening will feature conductor, Yuri Temirkanov and violinist, Vadim Repin playing Tchaikovsky, Violin Concerto and Brewbaker, Violin Concerto. Tickets: $21-78, call 301-581-5100 or visit www.bsoatstrathmore.org.

“Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day,” at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. Performances at 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. $7. Playing time is approximately 1 hour. Call 301-320-5331 or visit www.adventuretheatre.org.

<cal1>Sunday/June 19

<cal2>Sunday Afternoon waltz at the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. with an introductory Waltz Workshop from 3-3:30 p.m. and waltzing from 3:30 to 6 p.m. with music by Waverley Station. Admission is $7 per person. Call Donna Barker at 703-978-0375 or Glen Echo Park at 301-634-2222, or visit www.dancedc.com.

The Potomac Theatre Company, 10220 River Road, Suite 303, Potomac, will stage its production of "Steel Magnolias" at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults, $13 for seniors and $10 for children. Call 301-299-8571 or visit www.potomactheatreco.org.

Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, presents Mountain Stage at 7 p.m. Performers include singer-songwriter Guy Clark, Grammy winner Loudon Wainwright III and Last Train Home. Tickets: $28-45, call 301- 581-5100 or visit www.strathmore.org

The JCC Symphony Orchestra Concert at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington, 6125 Montrose Road, Rockville, at 8 p.m. An all-Schumann concert featuring National Symphony Orchestra cellist Steven Honigberg. $10 if under 30, $18 for JCC members, $23 for students and senior adults, and $28 for the general public. Call 301-348-3872.

Books and Fellowship (for ages 45+) from 10 a.m. to noon at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington, 6125 Montrose Road, Rockville. A discussion of terrorism and the nation's food supply. Contact Aliza Schechter at 301-365-1517 or aliza.shechter@starband.com.

<cal1>Monday/June 20

<cal2>The MOMS Club of Potomac offers activities and support for stay-at-home moms and their children. New calendars and newsletters are given out the third Monday of every month. The group meets at 10:30 a.m., at the Potomac Community Center, 11315 Falls Road. For more information call Gloria at 301-765-7635.

Artist Amy Lamb's exhibit of Iris Prints is currently on display at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, 5701 Marinelli Road, North Bethesda from 9 a.m. -5 p.m. Call 301-565-3805.

Duplicate Bridge - 7:30 to 11 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington, 6125 Montrose Road, Rockville. $4 for members and $6 for the general public. Preregistration is not required. Call Selma Sweetbaum at 301-348-3860.

<cal1>Tuesday/ June 21

<cal2>Healthy Relationships- This workshop will teach the necessities for a healthy relationship and how they can be applied to work and family life at the Women's Counseling and Career Center, 401 N. Washington St. Ste. 100, Rockville at 6:30 p.m. Registration is required. $20. This is a two part event, the second session is June 28. Call 240-777-8300 or visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov/cfw.

Afternoon Tea at the Mansion at Strathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike, at 1 p.m. with music by pianist duo, Hsien-Ann Meng and Wei-der Huang. Pre-paid reservations required, $17. Call 301- 581-5194 or visit strathmore.org.

Artist Amy Lamb's exhibit of Iris Prints is currently on display at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, 5701 Marinelli Road, North Bethesda from 9 a.m. -5 p.m. Call 301-565-3805.

Needle weaving at 11 a.m. with the Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington's Prime Time Couples. For location and other information, call Selma Sweetbaum at 301-348-3860.

HurryDate (age 25-35) at 7 p.m. check-in (location tbd), hosted by the Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington. Go multiple dates in one night with HurryDate, a party where the men rotate from woman to woman every time a whistle is blown.$35. RSVP online at www.hurrydate.com or call Rita Cohen at 301-348-3866.

<cal1>Wednesday/ June 22

<cal2>Dealing with Difficult People - Learn strategies for resolving issues successfully when dealing with difficult people at the Women's Counseling and Career Center, 401 N. Washington St. Ste. 100, Rockville at 7 p.m. Registration is required. $10. Call 240-777-8300 or visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov/cfw.

The Art of Interviewing- Learn how to play up strengths and play down weaknesses at the Women's Counseling and Career Center, 401 N. Washington St. Ste. 100, Rockville at 10 a.m. Registration is required. $10. Call 240-777-8300 or visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov/cfw.

Afternoon Tea at the Mansion at Strathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike, at 1 p.m. with music by pianist Becky Dukes. Pre-paid reservations required, $17. Call 301- 581-5194 or visit strathmore.org.

Last Train Home with Les Honky More Tonkies at the Gudelsky Concert Pavilion at 7 p.m. Part of the Strathmore free, outdoor, Summer Sounds Concert Series. Call 301-581-5100.

Artist Amy Lamb's exhibit of Iris Prints is currently on display at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, 5701 Marinelli Road, North Bethesda from 9 a.m. -5 p.m. Call 301-565-3805.

<cal1>Thursday/ June 23

<cal2>Senior Adult Chorus at 10:30 a.m. at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington, 6125 Montrose Road, Rockville. Join this chorus directed by Frieda Enoch. Call Selma Sweetbaum at 301-348-3860.

Mix & Mingle — Network with local business people from 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. at Best Western, 1251 W. Montgomery Avenue. Call 301-424-9300.

Jambulay, Caribbean world beat, will play a free concert at the Silver Plaza, Ellsworth Drive between Georgia Ave. and Fenton St. from 7-9 p.m. Call 240-777-6530.

The Glen Echo International Folkdancers meet at Church of the Redeemer, 6201 Dunrobbin Drive. Teaching all levels from 7:30-9 p.m., and requests from 9-10:45 p.m. No partner or experience needed, newcomers always welcome. Admission $5. Call Jamie at 301-320-7099 or visit www.dancingplanetproductions.com.

Artist Amy Lamb's exhibit of Iris Prints is currently on display at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, 5701 Marinelli Road, North Bethesda from 9 a.m. -5 p.m. Call 301-565-3805.

Seniors Organized for Change (SOC) at 10:45-11:45 a.m. at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington, 6125 Montrose Road, Rockville. A representative from the Embassy of India will discuss economic relations between the U.S. and India. For more information, call Selma Sweetbaum at 301-348-3860.

History Club at 1 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington, 6125 Montrose Road, Rockville. Call Selma Sweetbaum at 301-348-3860.

Scrabble Club at 1 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington, 6125 Montrose Road, Rockville. For more information, call Selma Sweetbaum at 301-348-3860.

Culturally Jewish: 350th Series from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Bínai Bírith Klutznick Museum. Join singles from the Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington for a kosher dinner. Guest speaker Regina Igel will talk about the role of Brazilian Jews in American Jewish society dating back to 1650. A question-and-answer session will follow. $20 for members of B'nai B'rith, B'nai B'rith Klutznick Museum and the JCC, and $25 for the general public. Reservations are required. Call 202-857-6583.

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