To have community events listed free in The Potomac Almanac, send mail to 10220 River Road, Suite 303, Potomac, MD 27854, 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/March 29
<cal2>Time for Twos at 10:30 a.m. at the Bethesda Library, 7400 Arlington Rd. Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for two-year-olds. A repeat of the Tuesday program.
Conversation club at the at the Bethesda Library, 7400 Arlington Rd. This English language conversation club is conducted by an ESOL teacher and will run from 2-4 p.m. in the library meeting room. It is designed for non-native speakers of English at every skill level. Pre-registration is not required. Call 240-777-0970.
<cal1>Thursday/March 30
<cal2>Music, food, karaoke, dancing and door prizes will highlight a “Chalk Out the Smoke” party for high school students from 6:30-10 p.m. at Orange Ball Billiards, 430 Hungerford Drive, Rockville. Students must live in the county or attend a Montgomery County high school, a school ID is required. Admission is $3 or $2 with a canned food donation. Call 240-777-6985.
The public is invited to learn how to prepare for disasters, terrorism and pandemic flu at an Emergency Preparedness Community Forum sponsored by the Montgomery County Homeland Security Department. The forum will be held at the Eastern Montgomery Regional Services Center located at 3300 Briggs Chaney Road in Silver Spring. For more information about the forum, call 240-777-8400.
<cal1>Friday/March 31
<cal2>The Churchill High School field hockey players and coach will hold a field hockey clinic for girls grades 4-8, from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at Churchill High School, 11300 Gainsborough Rd., Potomac, on the field next to tennis courts. Cost is $25. Beginners and more experienced players are welcome. Bring a field hockey stick or one will be provided. All girls must have and wear mouth guards and have a signed release form. To register, e-mail with name, age and telephone to CHSfieldhockey@hotmail.com.
Act Two Performing Arts presents "The Laramie Project," a play about a small Wyoming town dealing with the fallout of the 1998 murder of gay college student Matthew Shepard. At the Olney Theatre Center, 2001 Olney-Sandy Spring Road, Olney, 7:30 p.m. Call Carol Walker at 240-418-9412. The producers do not recommend this show for children under 13.
<cal1>Saturday/April 1
<cal2>Montgomery County Women's Fair runs from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Marriot North Bethesda Conference Center, 5701 Marinelli Road, North Bethesda. The fair will offer workshops for women on life, health and other topics. Call 301-649-5551 or visit www.mcwomensfair.org.
Early Spring Wildflowers from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Beat the winter blues by finding early spring wildflowers. Members $28, non-members $39. Visit www.audubonnaturalist.org.
Variety Show at 8 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington, 6125 Montrose Road, Rockville. Teens will show off their musical and comedic talents. Local rock band Some Brave Apollo will also perform. Tickets are $5 in advance or $7 at the door. For more information, call Joy Rosenthal at 301-348-3889.
Audubon Story time at 11 a.m. at the Bethesda Library, 7400 Arlington Rd. Ellouise Schoettler, storyteller-in-residence at the Audubon Society, will tell tales from nature, folk tales and tall tales. Ages 3-5. Call 240-777-0970.
Act Two Performing Arts presents "The Laramie Project," a play about a small Wyoming town dealing with the fallout of the 1998 murder of gay college student Matthew Shepard. At the Olney Theatre Center, 2001 Olney-Sandy Spring Road, Olney, 7:30 p.m. Call Carol Walker at 240-418-9412. The producers do not recommend this show for children under 13.
<cal1>Sunday/April 2
<cal2>English Language Conversation Club at 3 p.m. Join in practicing and improving your spoken English with the help of volunteers leading discussions. 2 hours. Located at the Potomac Library, 10101 Glenolden Drive, Potomac.
<cal1>Monday/April 3
<cal2>Gerber Adult Seminars at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington, 6125 Montrose Road, Rockville. Classes on a variety of topics. Call Selma Sweetbaum at 301-348-3860.
<cal1>Tuesday/April 4
<cal2>“Laugh for Life” is a stand-up comedy show to benefit the American Cancer Society and Wootton High School’s arts department, headlined by Mike Birbilia. 7:30 p.m. at Thomas Wootton High School, 2100 Wootton Parkway, Rockville. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door, and children not yet in high school must be accompanied by an adult. To order tickets in advance, e-mail laughforlife2006@gmail.com.
Montgomery College Libraries and Woman's Day magazine will host a free seminar for aspiring writers led by Woman’s Day writer Stacey Colino. from noon to 2 p.m. at Montgomery College’s Gudelsky Institute for Technical Education in Room 224, 51 Mannakee Street, Rockville. To register contact Joyce Gray at 301-251-7915 or joyce.gray@montgomerycollege.edu.
Chinese Book Discussion at Potomac Library, 7 p.m. Chinese book discussion in Chinese language. Title to be announced. Ask for the book at the Circulation Desk. 2 hours. Located at 10101 Glenolden Drive, Potomac.
Time for Twos at 10:30 a.m. at the Bethesda Library, 7400 Arlington Rd. Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for two-year-olds.
Spring Boutique, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m., to benefit the American Lung Association of Maryland. At the Potomac Community Center, 11315 Falls Road, Potomac. Featuring items for adults, children and the home.
Arab American Heritage celebration. Speakers are Mary Rose Oakar, president, American Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee and Helen Samhan, executive director, Arab American Institute Foundation. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Executive Office Building, Terrace Level cafeteria, 101 Monroe St., Rockville. Contact Yuli Estler, 240-777-0024.
<cal1>Wednesday/April 5
<cal2>SPRINGTIME BABY at Potomac Library, 10:30 a.m. Join us for a pre-literacy program designed babies birth to 1 year. Infants and adults will perform lap bounces, clapping rhymes, and lullabies with a librarian. Registration is required, call 240-777-0690 [TTY 301-765-4083]. At the Potomac Library, 10101 Glenolden Drive, Potomac.
Brown Bag Daytimers Forum noon at Congregation Har Shalom, 11510 Falls Road, Potomac. Guest speaker Juan Williams, senior correspondent for National Public Radio and panelist on Fox News Sunday, will discuss "Changing Faces in America." Call 301-299-7087. Free.
Gerber Adult Seminars at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington, 6125 Montrose Road, Rockville. Call Selma Sweetbaum 301-348-3860.
Eugenics Lecture at 12:30 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington, 6125 Montrose Road, Rockville. Karen Keely, assistant professor of English and American Studies at Mt. Saint Mary’s College, will present a lecture entitled, “Improving the Race: The Eugenics Movement in America.” Call Kandy Hutman 301-348-3864.
“A Taste of Egypt,” a talk by food writer Amy Riolo at 2 p.m. At Montgomery College-Rockville Faculty/Staff Dining Room, Campus Center, 51 Mannakee Street, Rockville. Contact Enas Elhanafi at 301-738-1759 or enas.elhanafi@montgomerycollege.edu.
<cal1>Thursday/April 6
<cal2>Introduction to Wildflower Identification. Learn to identify different types of wildflowers in their native surroundings. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Members $35, non-members $49. Visit www.audubonnaturalist.org.
Montgomery County Green Democrats meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Executive Office Building 1st floor auditorium, 101 Monroe St., Rockville. Guest Speaker: Former County Council President and Candidate for County Executive Ike Leggett. The meeting is open to all. Call Bill Jacobs at 301-774-3256.
Eric Carle a program featuring books by Eric Carle, as well as rhymes, fingerplays, and other activities suited for 24 - 36 month old children. 10:30 a.m. at the Potomac Library, 10101 Glenolden Drive, Potomac. Registration required. Call 240-777-0690 [TTY 301-765-4083].
Time for Twos at 10:30 a.m. at the Bethesda Library, 7400 Arlington Rd. Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for two-year-olds.
Conversation club at the at the Bethesda Library, 7400 Arlington Rd. This English language conversation club is conducted by an ESOL teacher and will run from 2-4 p.m. in the library meeting room. It is designed for non-native speakers of English at every skill level. Pre-registration is not required. Call 240-777-0970.
“Literature on Stage,” Blake Robison, Producing Artistic Director of Round House Theatre in Bethesda, will present a free program, will discuss the upcoming season and plans for the new book club at The Round House Theatre at 7 p.m. at the Bethesda Regional Library, 7400 Arlington Road, Bethesda.
<cal1>Friday/April 7
<cal2>Preschool story time 10:30 a.m. at the Bethesda Library, 7400 Arlington Rd. Stories, songs, rhymes, and activities for three to five-year-olds. Call 240-777-0970.
“TheatreCafe,” a Middle Eastern Dinner followed by a Film Screening at 6:30 p.m. Cost: $15 for dinner; Free for the screening of the Arabic film “Terrorism and the Kebab.” Advance reservations are required for dinner. For information, contact Gail Forman at 301-251-7443 or gail.forman@montgomerycollege.edu. At Montgomery College-Rockville Dinner: Faculty/Staff Dining Room, Campus Center, Screening: Technical Center Room 136, 51 Mannakee Street, Rockville. Contact Enas Elhanafi at 301-738-1759 enas.elhanafi@montgomerycollege.edu.
<cal1>Saturday/April 8
<cal2>Geology at Carderock from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Hike some of the less populated parts of the Billy Goat trail running along the Potomac River. The walk is about four miles and will be moderately difficult. Visit www.audubonnaturalist.org.
Book Sale at 9 a.m. at the Potomac Library, 10101 Glenolden Drive, Potomac. Sponsored by the Friends of the Potomac Library. Most hardbacks $1.00 and paperbacks 50 cents. 4 hours.
English Language Conversation Club 3 p.m. at the Potomac Library, 10101 Glenolden Drive, Potomac. Join in practicing and improving spoken English with the help of volunteers leading discussions. 2 hours.
The Universities at Shady Grove (USG) open house for prospective students 10 a.m. 1 p.m. in the Multi-Function Room, Educational Building II, 9630 Gudelsky Drive, Rockville. Representatives from eight Maryland public universities at USG will meet with students. Counselors will also be available to advise undergraduate students on the transfer process, and applications will be accepted for fall 2006. Call 301-738-6023 or email shadygrove@umd.edu.
<cal1>Sunday/April 9
<cal2>Cinema Art Bethesda will show Machuca, a coming-of-age story of two young boys in Chile's turbulent days of 1973. Landmark Bethesda Row Cinema, 7235 Woodmont Avenue at 10 a.m. A discussion led by a local film expert will follow. $14. Visit www.CinemaArtBethesda.org or call 301-365-3679.
Soprano Courtenay Budd at 7:30 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington, 6125 Montrose Road, Rockville. Tickets are $18 for JCC members, $23 for students and senior adults, $29 for the general public, and $10 for people under 30 years old. Call 301-348-3872.
<cal1>Monday/April 10
<cal2>Gerber Adult Seminars at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington, 6125 Montrose Road, Rockville. Call Selma Sweetbaum at 301-348-3860.
<cal1>Tuesday/April 11
<cal2>Locust Grove Nature Center introduces “Beastly Buddies,” people helping animals and animals helping people. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Bring a pet toy or blanket to exchange for a special prize. 7777 Democracy Blvd., Bethesda. Call 301-299-1990. Register at www.parkpass.org.
BETHESDA READS 10:30 a.m. at the Bethesda Library, 7400 Arlington Rd. The book group will discuss "Daughter of Fortune" by Isabel Allende. Join us in the library meeting room. Call 240-777-0970 for additional information.
<cal1>Wednesday/April 12
<cal2>Montgomery College’s Macklin Business Institute will host a talk by Discovery Communications President and Chief Executive Officer Judith McHale at 2 p.m., on the College’s Rockville Campus, 51 Mannakee Street, Rockville. Free. Call 301-738-1707 or e-mail Stephen.lang@montgomerycollege.edu.
“Bombers, Bellydancers, Billionaires: The Portrayal of Arabs and Muslims in American Popular Culture,” a discussion with Zeina Azzam Seikaly and Nader Ayish from 1:30-3:30 p.m. At Montgomery College-Rockville, Faculty/Staff Dining Room, Campus Center, 51 Mannakee Street, Rockville. Contact Enas Elhanafi at 301-738-1759 or email her at enas.elhanafi@montgomerycollege.edu.
<cal1>Friday/April 14
<cal2>Spring Peepers from 7-9 p.m. A grown-up session of the popular family program that searches for tiny tree frogs in trees at ANS’ Woodend Sanctuary in Chevy Chase. Members $16, Non-members $22. Visit www.audubonnaturalist.org.
<cal1>Saturday/April 15
<cal2>English Language Conversation Club 3 p.m. at the Potomac Library, 10101 Glenolden Drive, Potomac. Join in practicing and improving your spoken English with the help of volunteers leading discussions. 2 hours.
<cal1>Tuesday/April 18
<cal2>“Women in the Arab World,” a talk by Afaf Mahfouz at 2 p.m. Mahfouz is past president of the Conference of Non-Governmental Organizations in Consultative Relationship with the UN and current chair of the Committee of the UN International Psychoanalytical Association. At Montgomery College-Rockville, Technical Center Room 136, 51 Mannakee Street, Rockville. Contact Enas Elhanafi at 301-738-1759 or email her at enas.elhanafi@montgomerycollege.edu.
<cal1>Wednesday/April 19
<cal2>Potomac Book Club at 1 p.m. at the Potomac Library, 10101 Glenolden Drive, Potomac. Adult book discussion. "Arthur & George." Ask for the book at the Circulation Desk. No registration required.
<cal1>Thursday/April 20
<cal2>Fun with toddlers at 10:30 p.m. at the Potomac Library, 10101 Glenolden Drive, Potomac. Join us for a story time perfect for new walkers! This program is designed for toddlers (18 - 24 months) and includes lots of movement, songs, action rhymes, and puppet plays. Registration is required. Call 240-777-0690 [TTY 301-765-4083].
<cal1>Friday/April 21
<cal2>Birds and Blooms on Roosevelt Island from 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Explore the bottomland woods, shrub swamp, and freshwater marsh of Theodore Roosevelt Island, an 88-acre park in the Potomac River at the Fall line. Members $21, Non-members $29. Visit www.audubonnaturalist.org.
<cal1>Saturday/April 22
<cal2>Evening on the Canal from 7-9 p.m. Celebrate Earth Day with this stroll from Pennyfield Lock up the C&O Canal towpath. Watch for wildlife as the sun sets, and as twilight gives way to the darkness of night, we’ll listen for calling frogs and hooting barred owls. Members $16, non-members $22. Visit www.audubonnaturalist.org.
Earth Day Celebration from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Join the Potomac Conservancy for the first-ever Earth Day celebration at the River Center at Lockhouse 8. Children will delight in an up-close look at reptiles and birds of prey during “Scales & Tales” educational programs offered by Maryland Department of Natural Resources naturalists. Adults will enjoy an in-depth spring wildflower walk traversing the C&O Canal and nearby Plummer’s Island. Other activities, including a nature scavenger hunt and a plant-your-own-wildflower project, are also planned for the day. Check back soon for a detailed schedule of activities. Individuals interested in volunteering as docents at the River Center are invited to attend an orientation session at the end of Earth Day at 2 p.m.. For additional details about being a docent, contact Judy Welles, Director of the River Center at Lockhouse 8.
April Showers at 10:30 a.m. at the Potomac Library, 10101 Glenolden Drive, Potomac. April showers bring May flowers. Join us for a program of fingerplays, songs, stretches, stories, and a craft to celebrate April. Registration is required. Call 240-777-0690 [TTY 301-765-4083].
English Language Conversation Club at 3 p.m. at the Potomac Library, 10101 Glenolden Drive, Potomac. Join in practicing and improving your spoken English with the help of volunteers leading discussions. 2 hours..
Arab American Heritage Month family program, including an introduction to Arabic culture, story times, traditional henna and hand painting, arts and craft, traditional clothing and musical instruments. Free for all ages. From 11:30-1 p.m. Gaithersburg Library, 18330 Montgomery Village Ave. Call 301-840-2515.
<cal1>Sunday/April 23
<cal2>The Potomac Valley Section of the National
Council of Negro Women is hosting a Silent Auction and Jazz Brunch at the Indian Springs Country Club, located at 13501 Layhill Road, Silver Spring. The festivities begin with a silent auction from 12-3 p.m. and the brunch and live auction begins at 1:30-4:30 p.m. Tickets are $50 per person and funds will be used to support programs and projects of the Potomac Valley Section of the National Council of Negro Women. Tickets can be purchased by calling Gwen Monroe at 301-384-2601.
Spring Butterflies of Calvert County, MD. A full day field trip to view a variety of spring butteflies including coastal plain species we seldom encounter in the Washington area. Members $28, non-members $39. Visit www.audubonnaturalist.org.
Conservation Forum. Explore Turkey Run, walking upstream from Turkey Run Park on the GW Parkway in search of migratory songbirds, spring wildflowers, and early butterflies. A moderate walk with some rough terrain. Call 703-737-0021 or visit www.audubonnaturalist.org.
<cal1>Monday/April 24
<cal1>Early Childhood Education Series: "How Computers Influence Your Child's Developing Mind". The lecture will be held from 7:30-9 p.m. at the Washington Waldorf School, 4800 Sangamore Road, Bethesda. For adults. Call 301-229-6107, www.washingtonwaldorf.org.
Gerber Adult Seminars at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington, 6125 Montrose Road, Rockville. Join us for classes on a variety of culturally-enriching topics. For more information, call Selma Sweetbaum at 301-348-3860.
“When Words Sing…,” a look at Arabic calligraphy and the music of Arabia with Mohamed Zakariya and Seifed-Din Shehadeh Abdoun from noon to 2 p.m. Zakariya is an Islamic calligrapher and artist who designed the “Eid/Greeting” stamp for the U.S. Postal Service. The location of this talk has not yet been announced. Call 301-738-1759 for information. Contact Enas Elhanafi at 301-738-1759 or email her at enas.elhanafi@montgomerycollege.edu.
<cal1>Wednesday/April 26
<cal2>Gerber Adult Seminars at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington, 6125 Montrose Road, Rockville. Join us for classes on a variety of culturally-enriching topics. For more information, call Selma Sweetbaum at 301-348-3860.
“Edward Said and ‘Orientalism,’” a film screening and discussion about writer Edward Said and his book “Orientalism,” led by Dr. Aram Hessami from 2-4 p.m. Dr. Hessami is a professor of political science at Montgomery College-Rockville. Montgomery College-Rockville, Science West Room 105 ,51 Mannakee Street, Rockville. Contact Enas Elhanafi at 301-738-1759 or email her at enas.elhanafi@montgomerycollege.edu.
<cal1>Thursday/April 27
<cal2>The Annual Montgomery County Republican Party Lincoln Day Dinner will be at 6 p.m. The Dinner will be at the Bethesday North Marriott and Conference Center, 5701 Marinelli Road, North Bethesda. The Keynote speaker for this even will be Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. Tickets are $250 for VIP and $125 per person and can be obtained by contacting the Montgomery county republic headquarters at 301-417-9256 or visit www.mcgop.net.
<cal1>Friday/April 28
<cal2>“Astrolabes in Islam,” a talk by Dr. Harold Williams at 11 a.m. The astrolabe is a very ancient astronomical computer for solving problems relating to time and the position of the sun and stars. Dr. Williams is the director of the Montgomery College Planetarium. Montgomery College-Takoma Park/Silver Spring, Planetarium, Science South Building. 7600 Takoma Avenue, Takoma Park. Contact Enas Elhanafi at 301-738-1759 or email her at enas.elhanafi@montgomerycollege.edu.
<cal1>Saturday/April 29
<cal2>English Language Conversation Club at 3 p.m. at the Potomac Library, 10101 Glenolden Drive, Potomac. Join in practicing and improving your spoken English with the help of volunteers leading discussions. 2 hours.
Indoor Flea Market at the Potomac Community Center from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at 11315 Falls Road, Potomac. Vendors are wanted. Cost is $25 for 8' x 8' space. For further information, call Linda Barlock at 240-777-6960.
<cal1>Friday/May 5
<cal2>The Friday Night Dancers presents traditional American dancing including contra dances, square dances, and several waltzes. Contra dance lesson from 7:30-8:15 p.m. Dance from 8:30-11:30 p.m. to live music with the band Elftones. $8, in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park. Contact info@fridaynightdance.org or visit www.fridaynightdance.org.
<cal1>Saturday/May 6
<cal2>Step into your harness, stretch out your limbs and get ready to climb at Discovery Creek Children’s Museum in Glen Echo Put your skills to the test as you scale the Museum’s Climb Wall. Search for Six-legged Sensations, explore the trails that lead to the creek, and get crafty with arts and crafts. Climb Wall activities are included with the price of admission to Discovery Creek. Open from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (ages 4–9). Members and children under 2: free, nonmembers: $5. In the event of inclement weather, the Climb Wall will be closed. At the Stable at Glen Echo Park, located near the park entrance. Call 202-337-5111 or visit www.discoverycreek.org.
<cal1>Sunday/May 7
<cal2>Cinema Art Bethesda presents "The Housekeeper." To get his life back after his wife has left, a bachelor hires a young housekeeper whose arrival kindles a spark. Showing at 10 a.m. at the Landmark Bethesda Row Cinema, 7235 Woodmont Avenue. A provocative discussion led by a local film expert will follow. $14. For information visit our web site at www.CinemaArtBethesda.org or call 301-365-3679.
Step into your harness, stretch out your limbs and get ready to climb at Discovery Creek Children’s Museum in Glen Echo Put your skills to the test as you scale the Museum’s Climb Wall. Search for Six-legged Sensations, explore the trails that lead to the creek, and get crafty with arts and crafts. Climb Wall activities are included with the price of admission to Discovery Creek. Open from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (ages 4–9). Members and children under 2: free, nonmembers: $5. In the event of inclement weather, the Climb Wall will be closed. At the Stable at Glen Echo Park, located near the park entrance. Call 202-337-5111 or visit www.discoverycreek.org.
A photo jam session at Photoworks in Glen Echo Park. View and discuss your traditional and digital images over coffee and bagels. Led by Photoworks staff, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Arcade Building. Call 301-229-7930 or visit www.glenechophotoworks.org.
Waltz Time presents a beginning Waltz lesson from 3-3:30 p.m. followed by waltzing from 3:30-6 p.m. to wonderful live music by the Oklahoma Twisters. Enjoy an entire afternoon of Western Waltzes with musicians George Welling, Jeff Reynolds, Ira Gitlin, Lynn Kasdorf, Bill Mason, Tom McLaughlin. Cost for the whole afternoon is only $8, in the Spanish Ballroom. Visit www.dancedc.com/waltz.html.
The Folklore Society of Greater Washington presents traditional American dancing with a focus on New England style contra dances, and including square dances, country mixers, waltzes and other couple dances. All dances are taught, and no partner is necessary. The newcomers' welcome lesson is at 7 p.m., followed by called dances from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. $10 nonmembers/$8 FSGW members, in the Bumper Car Pavilion. Call (202) 518-1299 or visit www.fsgw.org.
Spring Animal Sanctuary is holding its 3rd annual 5K Run for the Animals and 1 Mile Fun Walk at 8:30 a.m. in Wheaton Regional Park. Interested runners and walkers may find more information by visiting www.animalsanctuary.org/events/run.html. Register early to save.
<cal1>Friday/May 12
<cal2>Glen Echo Park Partnership presents a Swing dance with the multi-talented band, Blue Sky 5. A beginning Swing lesson from 8:15 to 9 p.m. with Donna Barker and Mike Marcotte is followed by social dancing until midnight. Nominated for a WAMMIE as best Swing band of 2005, this band will deliver great Swing music for you to kick up your heels! $13, in the Spanish Ballroom. Contact dbarker@glenechopark.org, or visit www.bluesky5.com.
The Friday Night Dancers presents traditional American dancing including contra dances, square dances, and several waltzes at Glen Echo Park. Contra dance lesson from 7:30-8:15 p.m. Dance from 8:30-11:30 p.m. to live music from the Glen Echo Open Band. $8, in the Bumper Car Pavilion. Contact info@fridaynightdance.org or visit www.fridaynightdance.org.
<cal1>Saturday/May 13
<cal2>Locust Grove Nature Center presents Happy Bird Day. Celebrate migratory birds with games, crafts, walks, exhibits, live birds, bird experts and more from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at 7777 Democracy Ave., Bethesda. Call 301-299-1990.
Hear for yourself at Glen Echo Park why Frankie Manning, one of the original Whitey’s Lindy Hoppers and an icon to the Swing World, calls the Tom Cunningham Orchestra “the Swingin’est Band in the Land!” Beginning Swing lesson at 8 p.m. is followed by dancing from 9 p.m. to midnight. Admission is $13 for adults, $7 for kids 13 and under, in the Spanish Ballroom. Visit www.tomcunningham.com.
<cal1>Sunday/May 14
<cal1>The La Salle Dance Orchestra invites all to enjoy a beautiful Spring afternoon dancing to the popular music of the 1920s and 30s. Whether it's a fabulous foxtrot, a lovey waltz, a tantalizing tango, a romantic rhumba or a bit of swing, they guarante a pleasurable afternoon. And since it's Mother's Day, why not include a stop at the Spanish Ballroom in your family's plans and take Mom dancing. Marc and Ellen are always on hand to teach a class at 3 p.m. and downbeat for the orchestra is 3:30 p.m. We play
3 full sets until 6 p.m., so come on out and join in the fun. The cost is $8, including the lesson. Call 703-425-7926 or visit www.lasalledanceorchestra.com.