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/Aug. 2
<cal2>Chronic Pain Support Group, 1:30-3 PM, Davis Library, 6400 Democracy Blvd., Bethesda. Special guest speaker: Kim Thompson, Yoga & Feldenkrais Instructor, sponsored by Pain Connection for anyone with chronic pain, their family and friends. Participants are welcome to bring pillows, mats, ice or hot packs to be comfortable. Call 301-309-2444 or see www.pain-connection.org.
<cal1>Wednesday/Aug. 4
<cal2>Adoption Workshop. International and domestic adoption information at The Barker Foundation, 7979 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, 1st floor, 9:30 a.m. to noon. Ages 21 and up. Free. Call 301-664-9664.
<cal1>Wednesday/Aug. 15
<cal2>Support Group DBSA/DRADA, Potomac Chapter, will hold its only August meeting at 7:30 p.m., at 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.
<cal1>Tuesday/Aug. 21
<cal2>Homework Hassles: Encouraging Student Responsibility. This workshop will discuss developing positive study habits, side-stepping power struggles over homework, defining how much a parent should do to help, and collaborating with the school staff, 7-9 p.m. Free. At the Bethesda Library, 7400 Arlington Road, Bethesda. Call 301-229-1347 or e-mail parenting@ymcadc.org.
<cal1>Wednesday/Aug. 22
<cal2>Montgomery Green Democrats Meeting at Juanita's, 15883 Redland Road, Rockville. Speaker: Maryland State Senator Mike Lenett. Contact Bill Jacobs at 301-774-3256. All are welcome.