To submit an item for the Civic Calendar, e-mail almanac@connectionnewspapers.com or fax the submission to 703-917-0991. Deadline is Thursday at noon two weeks prior to the event. For questions, call Matthew Razak at 703-917-6476.
<cal1>Thursday/Feb. 1
<cal2>Chronic Pain Support Group. Bethesda. Support group sponsored by Pain Connection for anyone with chronic pain, their family and friends at Davis Libarary, 6400, Democracy, Blvd., 1:30-3 p.m. Participants are welcome to bring pillows, mats, ice or hot packs to be comfortable. Call 301-309-2444 or see www.pain-connection.org.
Discussion Group for parents of adopted adolescents at The Barker Foundation, 7979 Old Georgetown Road., 1st floor, 7-9 p.m. Ages 21 and up. Free. Call 301-664-9664.
<cal1>Friday/Feb. 2
<cal>Friday/Jan. 26
<cal2>Volunteer Deadline. Current vacancy announcements for montgomery county volunteer positions are available to review at http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/apps/exec/Boards/index.cfm for the following boards: Solid Waste Advisory Committee and the Historic Preservation Commission.
<cal1>Saturday/Feb. 3
<cal2>Summer Camp Fair, Sidwell Friends School, Upper School Dining Room, 3901 Wisconsin Ave, NW., Washington D.C., 1-4 p.m. Take advantage of a great opportunity to learn about exciting local summer programs. Camps present will include sports, arts, theatre, music, extended day, CIT programs and summer academics such as computers and languages plus information about party services for kids. Day camps only at this fair. Call 202-337-3451 or 202-537-8404.
<cal1>Sunday/Feb. 4
<cal2>Li-Ming Toastmasters Club welcomes guests in developing communications and leadership skills from 10:15-11:30 a.m. at the staff lounge of Julius West Middle School, 651 Great Falls Road, room 119, Rockville. Free to newcomers. Call 301-762-7978 or visit http://liming.freetoasthost.net/index.html.
Theosophical Discussion. Hinduism will be discussed by Nanik Lahori at 4865-A Cordell Ave., Bethesda, 3-4 p.m. Call 202-237-2372 or e-mail theosophydc@aol.com.
<cal1>Tuesday/Feb. 6
<cal2>Internet Discussion. “Your Internet Connection” at Bethesda Vital Living Center, 4805 Edgemoor Lane., 2nd floor, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Ages 55 and up. Cost $5. Call 240-395-0916.
<cal1>Wednesday/Feb. 7
<cal2>Computer Security Class. Computer housekeeping and security at Bethesda Vital Living Center, 4805 Edgemoor Lane, 2nd floor, 2:15-4 p.m. Ages 55 and up. Cost $5. Call 240-395-0916.
Family Support Group. DRADA (Depression and Related Affective Disorders Association), Potomac Chapter, will meet at 7:30 p.m., in the Parish Hall of St. Raphael's Church at 1513 Dunster Road, Rockville. The meeting is for the families and friends of people who have been diagnosed with depression or bipolar illness. Free. Call 301-299-4255 or 301-570-9065 or visit www.drada-potomac.org.
<cal1>Saturday/Feb. 10
<cal2>Adoption Workshop. International and domestic adoption information at The Barker Foundation, 7979 Old Georgetown Road., 1st floor, 9:30 a.m. to noon. Ages 21 and up. Free. Call 301-664-9664.
Toastmasters Meeting. The ASCE Toastmasters Club will meet at the Potomac Community Center, 11315 Falls Road, at 9:20 a.m. Become a better public speaker. Newcomers always welcome. Contact Bernard Gogel at bggogel@hotmail.com or 703-524-8038 or Kin Wong at 202-366-0626.
Quilt Show. The Potomac Craftsman present Jeanne Benson who will display her Quilt work and explain her Victorian log cabin technique at St. Mark Presbyterian Church, 10701 Old Georgetown Road, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Free. Visit www.potomaccraftsmenguild.org.
<cal1>Sunday/Feb. 11
<cal2>Lecture. Mr. Gregg Rickman, U.S. State Department Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism, will speak at Congregation Har Shalom, 11510 Falls Road, Potomac, at 8 p.m. Mr. Rickman will discuss “U.S. Strategy to Implement the Global Anti-Semitism Act of 2004.” Free and open to the public. Reservations are recommended: write to worldjewry@harshalom.org, or call 301-299-7087, ext. 2311.
<cal1>Wednesday/Feb. 14
<cal2>Daytimers Forum. A brown bag Daytimers Forum will be held at noon at Congregation Har Shalom, 11510 Falls Road, Potomac. Film reviewer Jane Horwitz will discuss "A Reviewer's Life in Film." Call 301-299-7087.
<cal1>Thursday/Feb. 15
<cal2>Harbor School Open House. Meet faculty and take a tour or the Harbor School, 7701 Bradley Blvd., Bethesda, 10 a.m. Preschool and kindergarten. Free. Call 301-365-1100.
<cal1>Saturday/Feb. 17
<cal2>Holistic Pregnancy Class. Remedies and yoga postures for common pregnancy concerns at Tranquil Space Bethesda, 7475 Wisconsin Ave., Suite 8, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Cost $45. Call 301-654-9642.
<cal1>Sunday/Feb. 18
<cal2>Li-Ming Toastmasters Club welcomes guests in developing communications and leadership skills from 10:15-11:30 a.m. at the staff lounge of Julius West Middle School, 651 Great Falls Road, room 119, Rockville. Free to newcomers. Call 301-762-7978 or visit http://liming.freetoasthost.net/index.html.
<cal1>Monday/Feb. 19
<cal2>Mom's Club. MOM's Club of Potomac offers activities for stay-at-home moms and their children. Come to the meeting at the Potomac Community Center, 11315 Falls Road, at 10:30 am, featuring Mad Science. E-mail or call Nadia Nawaz at momspotomac@gmail.com or 301-762-4460.
<cal1>Saturday/Feb. 24
<cal2>Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will hold a job fair for positions in special education and related services, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Quince Orchard High School. All candidates must preschedule an interview. To register call 301-279-3010. Registration deadline is Feb. 16.