To have community events listed free in The Potomac Almanac, send mail to 7913 Westpark Drive, McLean, Va. 22102, e-mail to almanac@connectionnewspapers.com, or fax to 703-917-0991. Deadline is Thursday at noon for the following week’s paper. Photos and artwork encouraged. Unless otherwise noted, all events are in Potomac. If you have any questions, call Matthew Razak at 703-917-6457.
<cal1>Wednesday/April 30
<cal2>Truck Day. Har Shalom Early Childhood Education Center, 11510 Falls Road, Potomac, is holding a Truck Day. They will have vehicles parked in their upper parking lot from 9:30-11 a.m. so that the children can look at them close up. Call 301-299-7087.
Preschool Storytime. Stories, songs, rhymes, and literary activities for children 36 months and up at Bethesda Library, 7400 Arlington Road, Bethesda, 10:30 a.m. Registration not required for individual children; groups should call ahead. Call 240-777-0970.
English Conversation Club. The English Conversation Club is for people who want to practice speaking English in a friendly setting at the Bethesda Library, 7400 Arlington Road, Bethesda, 2 p.m. Call 240-777-0970.
<cal1>Thursday/May 1
<cal2>Time for Twos. Stories, songs, rhymes, and literary activities for children 24 to 36 months attending with an adult at Bethesda Library, 7400 Arlington Road, Bethesda, 10:25 a.m. Registration not required for individual children; groups call ahead. Call 240-777-0970.
Plant Sale. The Bethesda Community Garden Club will hold the 65th Annual Plant Sale. The sale is at the Montgomery Farm Women's Co-op Market, 7155 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda, from 7 a.m. – 1 p.m. rain or shine. There will be a large selection of perennials from members' gardens, plus herbs, annuals, and shrubs. Proceeds benefit various community projects including landscaping at Bethesda and Davis libraries. Contact BethesdaGardenClub@gmail.com or call 202-549-4942.
<cal1>Friday/May 2
<cal2>Contra Dance. The Friday Night Dancers presents contra dancing as well as some square dances and waltzes in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. There is a Contra dance lesson from 7:30-8:15 p.m. followed by the called dance from 8:30-11:30 p.m. Beginners are always welcome. This week Herschel Nelson calls to Sugar Beat featuring Elke Baker on fiddle, Susan Brandt on flute, and Marc Glickman on piano. Admission: $9. Contact email: info@fridaynightdance.org.
BSO Soulful Symphony. The BSO performs gospel music featuring the work of Donald Lawrence, 8 p.m. at the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. Tickets are $18-$55. Visit www.strathmore.org.
<cal1>Saturday/May 3
<cal2>Flea Market. The Potomac Community Center, 11315 Falls Road, holds its semi-annual Flea Market and Community Yard Sale from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Free for buyers, vendor spaces are $30. Call 240-777-6960.
Laugh Riot. Enjoy five local comics and have a chance to tell jokes yourself at the Hyatt Regency Bethesda, 7400 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda, 8-10 p.m. Cost $10. Call 301-657-1234.
Carousel Tours. Carousel tours start at 12 p.m. at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, and give visitors a closer look at the 1921 Dentzel carousel. Find out how it was made, how it works, and about the rest of the amusement park attractions that were built around it. Visit www.nps.gov/glec.
Park Tour. Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, tours begin at 2 p.m. and lead visitors through a walking tour of the Park to learn about its history and the current programs in arts, dance and children’s activities. Admission is free. Tours begin at the visitor's desk in the Arcade Building..Visit www.nps.gov/glec.
Nature Program. Come visit Discovery Creek Children's Museum Forest Tales exhibition at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Spend time with the entire family while participating in engaging science and nature activities. In the former Glen Echo Park stable building, near the park entrance. Open 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Admission is free for members and children under 2, $5 for nonmembers. Call 202-337-5111 to make arrangements or visit www.discoverycreek.org.
Climb Wall Weekend. Scale the Discovery Creek Children’s Museum’s Climb Wall at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Ave., Glen Echo. View the Forest Tales exhibit, explore the trails that lead to the creek, and get creative with arts and crafts, 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (ages 4–9). Members and children under 2 are free, $5 for nonmembers. Call 202-488-0627 or visit www.discoverycreek.org.
Swing Dance. The Washington Swing Dance Committee will present Legends Night with an all-star line-up of talented musicians, including Bill Hancock, Daryl Davis, Steve Wolf, Dave Chappell, Barry Hart, and more in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Beginning swing lesson from 8-9 p.m.; dancing from 9 p.m. - midnight. Admission includes the lesson. Admission: $15. Contact Email: wsdcvolunteer@hotmail.com. Contact Phone 301-340-9732.
River Center Open House. The 2008 season at the River Center at the C&O Canal National Park, Cabin John, will kick off with a morning bird walk. Contact Bridget Chapin, River Center Coordinator, at chapin@potomac.org or 301-608-1188.
English Conversation Club. Join in practicing and improving one’s spoken English with the help of volunteers leading discussions at Potomac Library, 10101 Glenolden Drive, Potomac, 3 p.m. Call 240-777-0690.
Celebrate Mama. Enjoy raffle prizes, free entertainment, face painting, giveaways and meet more than 80 organizations that cater to mama. All in Bethesda Row from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Call 888-232-2496.
Storytime. Kat Tales featuring Kat and aerobics at Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 4801 Bethesda Ave., Bethesda, 11 a.m. Call 301-986-1761.
Author Discussion. Visiting author Susan Tiberghien will read from and discuss her latest book, "One Year to a Writing Life" at the Writer’s Center, 4508 Walsh Street, Bethesda, 6-8 p.m. The program will be followed by a reception and book signing. Free admission. Call 301-654-8664.
Carmina Burana. The BSO will perform at the Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, 8 p.m. Tickets $21-$64. Visit www.strathmore.org.
<cal1>Sunday/May 4
<cal2>Carousel Tours. Carousel tours start at 12 p.m. at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, and give visitors a closer look at the 1921 Dentzel carousel. Find out how it was made, how it works, and about the rest of the amusement park attractions that were built around it. Visit www.nps.gov/glec.
Park Tour. Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, tours begin at 2 p.m. and lead visitors through a walking tour of the park to learn about its history and the current programs in arts, dance and children’s activities. Admission is free. Tours begin at the visitor's desk in the Arcade Building. Visit www.nps.gov/glec.
Nature Program. Come visit Discovery Creek Children's Museum Forest Tales exhibition at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Spend time with the entire family while participating in engaging science and nature activities. In the former Glen Echo Park stable building, near the park entrance. Open 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Admission is free for members and children under 2, $5 for nonmembers. Call 202-337-5111 to make arrangements or visit www.discoverycreek.org.
Climb Wall Weekend. Scale the Discovery Creek Children’s Museum’s Climb Wall at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Ave., Glen Echo. View the Forest Tales exhibit, explore the trails that lead to the creek, and get creative with arts and crafts, 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (ages 4–9). Members and children under 2 are free, $5 for nonmembers. Call 202-488-0627 or visit www.discoverycreek.org.
Waltz Dance. Waltz Time presents a beginning waltz lesson from 3-3:30 p.m., followed by an afternoon of waltzes and other couples dances in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Dancing from 3:30-6 p.m. to the music of Squeeze Bayou. Admission: $8. Contact Email: info@waltztimedances.org.
Contra and Square Dance. The Folklore Society of Greater Washington presents traditional American dancing with a focus on New England style contra dances, including square dances, country mixers, waltzes and other couple dances in the Bumper Car Pavilion at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. All dances are taught, and no partner is necessary. The newcomers' welcome lesson is at 7 p.m., followed by called dances with Happy Foot from 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. Admission: $12 nonmembers/$9 FSGW members. Call 202-518-1299.
Opera Night. Entertainment and four course Italian meal at Trattoria Sorrento, 4930 Cordell Ave., Bethesda, 5:30 p.m. Cost is $50. Call 301-718-0344.
Audubon Nature Fair. A family festival with live entertainment and crafts at Woodend Nature Sanctuary, 8940 Jones Mill Road, Bethesda, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Adults, $5; kids, free. Call 301-652 9188.
Poetry and Prose Open Mic. Sign-up for readers begins at 1:30, and the reading starts at 2 p.m. at the Writer’s Center, 4508 Walsh St., Bethesda, 2-4 p.m. Free admission. Visit www.writer.org.
Voices of the River. Reed Martin, winner of old-time banjo contests for 30 years, will be playing a very old claw-style banjo to the beat of the river at River Center at Lockhouse 8, C&O Canal National Historical Park, Cabin John. Contact Potomac Conservancy's River Center Coordinator, Bridget Chapin, at chapin@potomac.org or 301-608-1188, x213, or go to www.potomac.org.
Open House. Inverness Recreation Club will host an open house, 12-3 p.m. at their location at Deborah Drive in between Tuckerman Lane and Bells Mill Road. This is a free event for the community to meet new friends, check out our improvements including a state of the art sports court, tennis, swimming, swings, jungle gym. There will be a moon bounce, DJ and dancing in our clubhouse. They will be accepting applications for membership and talking about our swim team and tennis programs. Call 240-672-1887.
Movie. "The Cemetery Club," 7 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington, 6125 Montrose Road, Rockville. For details, contact Debbie Sokobin at 301-348-3760 or dsokobin@jccgw.org. Free.
<cal1>Monday/May 5
<cal2>Storytime. Monday morning storytime at Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 4801 Bethesda Ave., Bethesda, 11 a.m. Call 301-986-1761.
<cal1>Tuesday/May 6
<cal2>Chinese Book Discussion. Chinese book discussion in Chinese language at the Potomac Library, 10101 Glenolden Drive, Potomac, 7 p.m. Ask for the book at the Circulation Desk. Call 240-777-0690.
Born to Read. Introduce one’s baby to books, language, and narrative with rhymes, songs, bounces, and short stories at the Bethesda Library, 7400 Arlington Road, Bethesda, 10:25 a.m. Babies ages newborn to 24 months attend with an adult. Call 240-777-0970.
Cooking. Challah-Baking Workshop, 7-10 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington, 6125 Montrose Road, Rockville, with master baker and TV personality Manfred Loeb. The fee is $27 for members and $40 for the general public. To register, contact Lynn Gittleson at 301-348-3840 or lgittleson@jccgw.org.
<cal1>Wednesday/May 7
<cal2>Preschool Storytime. Stories, songs, rhymes, and literary activities for children 36 months and up at Bethesda Library, 7400 Arlington Road, Bethesda, 10:30 a.m. Registration not required for individual children; groups should call ahead. Call 240-777-0970.
English Conversation Club. The English Conversation Club is for people who want to practice speaking English in a friendly setting at the Bethesda Library, 7400 Arlington Road, Bethesda, 2 p.m. Call 240-777-0970.
Lunchtime Concert. Wednesday lunchtime concerts will take place from 12 – 2 p.m. at the Bethesda Place Plaza located at 7700 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda. This weeks performer is Gina DeSimone (Folk Rock). Free. Contact 301-215-6660 or visit www.bethesda.org.
<cal1>Thursday/May 8
<cal2>Time for Twos. Stories, songs, rhymes, and literary activities for children 24 to 36 months attending with an adult at Bethesda Library, 7400 Arlington Road, Bethesda, 10:25 a.m. Registration not required for individual children; groups call ahead. Call 240-777-0970.
<cal1>Friday/May 9
<cal2>Contra Dance. The Friday Night Dancers presents contra dancing as well as some square dances and waltzes in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. There is a Contra dance lesson from 7:30-8:15 p.m. followed by the called dance from 8:30-11:30 p.m. Beginners are always welcome. This week Glen Echo Open Band. Admission: $9. Contact email: info@fridaynightdance.org.
Art Walk. 12 galleries and studios open late in Downtown Bethesda, 6-9 p.m. Guided tours: 6:30 p.m. at the Bethesda Metro Center, corner of Wisconsin Ave. and Old Georgetown Road. Call 301-215-6660 .
Wine Tasting. Enjoy Italian wines at Bella Italia, 4844 Bethesda Ave., Bethesda, 6-8 p.m. Ages 21 and up. Call 301-654-2667.
Poetry and Music. 32 Poems Magazine, The Caribbean, and the Writer's Center join together to bring an evening of poetry from Sandra Beasley and Bernadette Geyer and songs from The Caribbean at the Writer’s Center, 4508 Walsh St., Bethesda, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free admission. Call 301-654-8664.
<cal1>Saturday/May 10
<cal2>Laugh Riot. Enjoy five local comics and have a chance to tell jokes yourself at the Hyatt Regency Bethesda, 7400 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda, 8-10 p.m. Cost $10. Call 301-657-1234.
Carousel Tours. Carousel tours start at 12 p.m. at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, and give visitors a closer look at the 1921 Dentzel carousel. Find out how it was made, how it works, and about the rest of the amusement park attractions that were built around it. Visit www.nps.gov/glec.
Park Tour. Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, tours begin at 2 p.m. and lead visitors through a walking tour of the Park to learn about its history and the current programs in arts, dance and children’s activities. Admission is free. Tours begin at the visitor's desk in the Arcade Building..Visit www.nps.gov/glec.
Nature Program. Come visit Discovery Creek Children's Museum Forest Tales exhibition at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Spend time with the entire family while participating in engaging science and nature activities. In the former Glen Echo Park stable building, near the park entrance. Open 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Admission is free for members and children under 2, $5 for nonmembers. Call 202-337-5111 to make arrangements or visit www.discoverycreek.org.
Rainbarrel Workshop. Learn to assemble a covered rain barrel to take home to catch rain water for use around the house! In addition to helping the environment, rainbarrels are a cost-effective way to lower your water bill, 10-11:30 a.m. Cost: $25. Contact Kelly Watkinson, Senior Director of Land Protection, at watkinson@potomac.org, or 540-667-3606.
Book Sale. The Potomac Library, 10101 Glenolden Drive, Potomac, will hold a book sale, 9 a.m. Most hardbacks $1.00 and paperbacks $.50. Call 240-777-0690.
English Conversation Club. Join in practicing and improving your spoken English with the help of volunteers leading discussions at Potomac Library, 10101 Glenolden Drive, Potomac, 3 p.m. Call 240-777-0690.
Born to Read. Introduce one’s baby to books, language, and narrative with rhymes, songs, bounces, and short stories at the Bethesda Library, 7400 Arlington Road, Bethesda, 10:25 a.m.. Babies ages newborn to 24 months attend with an adult. Call 240-777-0970.
Opera. Staff from the Washington National Opera will introduce children to the music and themes of their current production, "Hansel and Gretel" at the Bethesda Library, 7400 Arlington Road, Bethesda, 10:30 a.m. Call 240-777-0970.
Storytime. Kat Tales featuring Kat and aerobics at Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 4801 Bethesda Ave., Bethesda, 11 a.m. Call 301-986-1761.
Ann Darr Celebration. Join The Wrtier’s Center, 4508 Walsh St., Bethesda, 4 p.m., in a celebration of the work of Ann Darr, a longtime poetry workshop leader who is now retired. Admission is free, and there will be a reception after the program. Call 301-654-8664.
Bird Walk. Celebrate International Migratory Bird Day with bird expert Paul Hagen from American Bird Conservancy for a morning hike along the C&O Canal during migration season at the River Center at Lockhouse 8, C&O Canal National Historical Park, Cabin John, 8-10 a.m. Contact Potomac Conservancy's River Center Coordinator, Bridget Chapin, at chapin@potomac.org or 301.608.1188, x213, or go to www.potomac.org.
<cal1>Sunday/May 11
<cal2>Carousel Tours. Carousel tours start at 12 p.m. at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, and give visitors a closer look at the 1921 Dentzel carousel. Find out how it was made, how it works, and about the rest of the amusement park attractions that were built around it. Visit www.nps.gov/glec.
Park Tour. Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, tours begin at 2 p.m. and lead visitors through a walking tour of the Park to learn about its history and the current programs in arts, dance and children’s activities. Admission is free. Tours begin at the visitor's desk in the Arcade Building..Visit www.nps.gov/glec.
Nature Program. Come visit Discovery Creek Children's Museum Forest Tales exhibition at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Spend time with the entire family while participating in engaging science and nature activities. In the former Glen Echo Park stable building, near the park entrance. Open 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Admission is free for members and children under 2, $5 for nonmembers. Call 202-337-5111 to make arrangements or visit www.discoverycreek.org.
Ballroom Tea Dance. Join New HOTS Jazz Orchestra for an afternoon featuring the music of the 1920s Hot Dance and 1930s-40s Swing eras in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. The dance class from 3-3:30 p.m. is for all levels and is included in the cost of admission. Admission: $10. Contact Email: jackelder@aol.com. Contact Phone: 703-860-4142.
Family Dance. Spend the afternoon dancing with your children in the Bumper Car Pavilion at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Each of the family dances features live music and dance calling with Gypsy Meltdown from 3-5 p.m. in the Bumper Car Pavilion. Admission: $5.
Blues Dance. The Glen Echo Park Partnership presents a Blues Dance with Jamie Lynch Band in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. For dancers who want to learn more about slow blues dancing, Mike Marcotte and Donna Barker offer a blues lesson from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Dancing runs until 11:30 p.m. Admission: $12 dance only/$17 lesson and dance. Contact Email: dbarker@glenechopark.org.
Contra and Square Dance. The Folklore Society of Greater Washington presents traditional American dancing with a focus on New England style contra dances, including square dances, country mixers, waltzes and other couple dances in the Bumper Car Pavilion at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. All dances are taught, and no partner is necessary. The newcomers' welcome lesson is at 7 p.m., followed by called dances with Happy Foot from 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. Admission: $12 nonmembers/$9 FSGW members. Call 202-518-1299.
Brunch. All-you-can-eat brunch at the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad, 5020 Battery Lane, Bethesda, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Cost: $12 for adults and $6 for kids. Call 301-758-2143.
Bach Concert. The Washington Bach Consort will conclude its 30th anniversary season with a performance of J.S. Bach’s St. Matthew Passion at 3 p.m. at the Music Center at Strathmore, located at 5301 Tuckerman Lane, Bethesda. Ticket prices start at $20 and may be obtained through Strathmore’s ticket office at 301-581-5100 or www.strathmore.org.
Bird Walk. Half day at the C&O Canal. Songbirds, waterbirds, raptors. Meet at 6:45 a.m. in front of Safeway in Potomac. Contact leaders Tony Futcher, 301-422-3927, or Floyd Murdoch, 301-937-2362.
<cal1>Monday/May 12
<cal2>French Book Club. Join Madeleine Hage for a discussion of books written in French and discussed in French at the Bethesda Library, 7400 Arlington Road, Bethesda, 2 p.m. This month the group is reading "L'enfant de sable" by Tahar Ben Jelloun. Call 240-777-0970.
Storytime. Monday morning storytime at Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 4801 Bethesda Ave., Bethesda, 11 a.m. Call 301-986-1761.
Mineral Club Meeting: The Gem, Lapidary and Mineral Society of Montgomery County will meet at 7:30 p.m., at the Rockville Senior Center, 1150 Carnation Drive, Rockville. The program will be a presentation by Denise Nelson GG, NAIA. Visitors are always welcome and there is no charge. Call 301-593-0369.
<cal1>Wednesday/May 14
<cal2>Focus Music. Tom Kimmel will peform at O’Brien’s BBQ, 387 East Gude Drive, Rockville, 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 general and $12 members. Visit www.focusmusic.org.
Born to Read. Introduce one’s baby to books, language, and narrative with rhymes, songs, bounces, and short stories at the Bethesda Library, 7400 Arlington Road, Bethesda, 10:25 a.m.. Babies ages newborn to 24 months attend with an adult. Call 240-777-0970.
Preschool Storytime. Stories, songs, rhymes, and literary activities for children 36 months and up at Bethesda Library, 7400 Arlington Road, Bethesda, 10:30 a.m. Registration not required for individual children; groups should call ahead. Call 240-777-0970.
English Conversation Club. The English Conversation Club is for people who want to practice speaking English in a friendly setting at the Bethesda Library, 7400 Arlington Road, Bethesda, 2 p.m. Call 240-777-0970.
Book Group. Join in a monthly book group at Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 4801 Bethesda Ave., Bethesda, 7:30 p.m. Call 301-986-1761.
Lunchtime Concert. Wednesday lunchtime concerts will take place from 12 – 2 p.m. at the Bethesda Place Plaza located at 7700 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda. This weeks performer is Hula Monsters (Hawaiian Swing). Free. Contact 301-215-6660 or visit www.bethesda.org.
<cal1>Thursday/May 15
<cal2>Time for Twos. Stories, songs, rhymes, and literary activities for children 24 to 36 months attending with an adult at Bethesda Library, 7400 Arlington Road, Bethesda, 10:25 a.m. Registration not required for individual children; groups call ahead. Call 240-777-0970.
<cal1>Friday/May 16
<cal2>Contra Dance. The Friday Night Dancers presents contra dancing as well as some square dances and waltzes in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. There is a Contra dance lesson from 7:30-8:15 p.m. followed by the called dance from 8:30-11:30 p.m. Beginners are always welcome. This week Mary Lea's band. Admission: $9. Contact email: info@fridaynightdance.org.
Salsa Dance. High Energy Productions presents a Salsa Dance with a Salsa lesson from 8 - 9 p.m., taught by Keith Givens, followed by dancing to live music until midnight by Salsa bands in Bumper Car Pavilion at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Visit www.oohsalsa.com.
<cal1>Saturday/May 17
<cal2>Laugh Riot. Enjoy five local comics and have a chance to tell jokes yourself at the Hyatt Regency Bethesda, 7400 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda, 8-10 p.m. Cost $10. Call 301-657-1234.
Carousel Tours. Carousel tours start at 12 p.m. at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, and give visitors a closer look at the 1921 Dentzel carousel. Find out how it was made, how it works, and about the rest of the amusement park attractions that were built around it. Visit www.nps.gov/glec.
Park Tour. Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, tours begin at 2 p.m. and lead visitors through a walking tour of the Park to learn about its history and the current programs in arts, dance and children’s activities. Admission is free. Tours begin at the visitor's desk in the Arcade Building..Visit www.nps.gov/glec.
Nature Program. Come visit Discovery Creek Children's Museum Forest Tales exhibition at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Spend time with the entire family while participating in engaging science and nature activities. In the former Glen Echo Park stable building, near the park entrance. Open 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Admission is free for members and children under 2, $5 for nonmembers. Call 202-337-5111 to make arrangements or visit www.discoverycreek.org.
<cal1>Sunday/May 18
<cal2>Carousel Tours. Carousel tours start at 12 p.m. at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, and give visitors a closer look at the 1921 Dentzel carousel. Find out how it was made, how it works, and about the rest of the amusement park attractions that were built around it. Visit www.nps.gov/glec.
Park Tour. Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, tours begin at 2 p.m. and lead visitors through a walking tour of the Park to learn about its history and the current programs in arts, dance and children’s activities. Admission is free. Tours begin at the visitor's desk in the Arcade Building..Visit www.nps.gov/glec.
Nature Program. Come visit Discovery Creek Children's Museum Forest Tales exhibition at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Spend time with the entire family while participating in engaging science and nature activities. In the former Glen Echo Park stable building, near the park entrance. Open 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Admission is free for members and children under 2, $5 for nonmembers. Call 202-337-5111 to make arrangements or visit www.discoverycreek.org.
Bird Walk. Half day at the C&O Canal. Songbirds, waterbirds, raptors. Meet at 6:45 a.m. in front of Safeway in Potomac. Contact leaders Tony Futcher, 301-422-3927, or Floyd Murdoch, 301-937-2362.
<cal1>Friday/May 23
<cal2>Wine Tasting. Enjoy Italian wines at Bella Italia, 4844 Bethesda Ave., Bethesda, 6-8 p.m. Ages 21 and up. Call 301-654-2667.
<cal1>Saturday/May 24
<cal2>Laugh Riot. Enjoy five local comics and have a chance to tell jokes yourself at the Hyatt Regency Bethesda, 7400 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda, 8-10 p.m. Cost $10. Call 301-657-1234.
Carousel Tours. Carousel tours start at 12 p.m. at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, and give visitors a closer look at the 1921 Dentzel carousel. Find out how it was made, how it works, and about the rest of the amusement park attractions that were built around it. Visit www.nps.gov/glec.
Park Tour. Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, tours begin at 2 p.m. and lead visitors through a walking tour of the Park to learn about its history and the current programs in arts, dance and children’s activities. Admission is free. Tours begin at the visitor's desk in the Arcade Building..Visit www.nps.gov/glec.
Nature Program. Come visit Discovery Creek Children's Museum Forest Tales exhibition at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Spend time with the entire family while participating in engaging science and nature activities. In the former Glen Echo Park stable building, near the park entrance. Open 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Admission is free for members and children under 2, $5 for nonmembers. Call 202-337-5111 to make arrangements or visit www.discoverycreek.org.
<cal1>Sunday/May 25
<cal2>Carousel Tours. Carousel tours start at 12 p.m. at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, and give visitors a closer look at the 1921 Dentzel carousel. Find out how it was made, how it works, and about the rest of the amusement park attractions that were built around it. Visit www.nps.gov/glec.
Park Tour. Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, tours begin at 2 p.m. and lead visitors through a walking tour of the Park to learn about its history and the current programs in arts, dance and children’s activities. Admission is free. Tours begin at the visitor's desk in the Arcade Building..Visit www.nps.gov/glec.
Nature Program. Come visit Discovery Creek Children's Museum Forest Tales exhibition at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Spend time with the entire family while participating in engaging science and nature activities. In the former Glen Echo Park stable building, near the park entrance. Open 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Admission is free for members and children under 2, $5 for nonmembers. Call 202-337-5111 to make arrangements or visit www.discoverycreek.org.