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>Wednesday/Jan. 24
<cal2>Green Democrats Meeting. This meeting will be testing a new meeting site: a little El Salvadorean bistro called Juanita's on Redland Road two blocks from Shady Grove Metro, 7:30 p.m. Email greendemocrats@gmail.com to reserve a space.
<cal1>Friday/Jan. 26
<cal2>Open House. Children of the Cross Preschool, 12801 Falls Road, Rockville, will begin accepting registrations for the 2007-2008 school year at its annual Open House from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Classes are available for 3 and 4-year olds. Call 301-762-7566.
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: Telecommunications Advisory Committee, Criminal Justice Coordinating Commission, Human Rights Commission, Mental Health Advisory Committee, Agricultural Advisory Committee, Firearm Safety Committee, Rustic Roads Advisory Committee, Taxicab Services Advisory Committee, Victim Services Advisory Committee, Commission on Aging, Animal Matters Hearing Board, Commission on Common Ownership Communities, and Sign Review Board.
<cal1>Saturday/Jan. 27
<cal2>Lecture. Barbara Coombs Lee, RN, JD, President, Compassion and Choices, will speak twice in the area. She will address the political climate around end-of-life choices, and discuss the success of the Oregon Death with Dignity Act over the last 9 years. She will be at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Rockville, 100 Welsh Park Drive, 10-11:30 a.m. and Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Church, 3601 Cedar Lane, Bethesda, 1-2:30 p.m. Call 301-983-1237.
<cal1>Sunday/Jan. 28
<cal2>Lecture. "The Zodiac, Taurus," United Lodge of Theosophists, 4865 Cordell Ave., 2nd floor, 11a.m. - noon. Free. Call 301-656-3566.
Theosophical Discussion. "I/Ego/Self" will be discussed by Ken Rothschild at 4865-A Cordell Ave., Bethesda, 3-4 p.m. Call 202-237-2372 or e-mail theosophydc@aol.com.
<cal1>Tuesday/Jan. 30
<cal2>Clean Energy Reward Program. Montgomery County is helping to make the switch to clean energy. Find out more about this program from the county's Department of Environmental Protection's Clean Energy Rewards Program Coordinator, Susan Kirby, 7 p.m. at the Bethesday Library, 7400 Arlington Road, Bethesda.
<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.
<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>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.