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/March 21
<cal2>Senior Forum. Montgomery County sponsors this program for senior citizens, which includes safety information and then a free screening of a movie. This month's film is "Flyboys" and will be screened at P&G Theater, 7101 Democracy Blvd., Bethesda, 9:30 a.m. Visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov/police.
<cal1>Thursday/March 22
<cal2>Parenting Symposium. The JSSA presents "Parenting, Teaching and Treating Explosive Kids: Collaborative Problem Solving," a day-long symposium for mental health professionals, educators, physicians, and other health professionals, 8:15 a.m. - 4:15 p.m., at the National 4-H Youth Conference Center, 7100 Connecticut Ave., Chevy Chase. Registration: $135 by March 15; $150 after March 15 and on-site (if available). Call 301-816-2682. Visit www.jssa.org.
<cal1>Saturday/March 24
<cal2>The ASCE Toastmasters Club will meet at the Davis Library, 6400 Democracy Boulevard, Bethesda, 9:20 a.m. Become a better public speaker. Newcomers always welcome. Contact Bernard Gogel, bggogel@hotmail.com, at 703-524-8038 or Kin Wong at 202-366-0626.
<cal1>Monday/March 26
<cal2>Policy Makers. Equity and Excellence Best Practice and Policy Breakfasts for policymakers, staff, educators and parents, 8-9:30 a.m., Montgomery County Education Association, 60 West Gude Drive, Rockville. Continental breakfast will be served. RSVP to evie@mcef.org.
Chalk-Out the Smoke. Event for County Teens, at Orange Ball Billiards, Rockville, 6:30-10 p.m. Montgomery County Idol Finals, food, dancing, karaoke, and more. Admission is $3, $2 with canned foods donation. Student ID required. Pre-registration suggested. Visit www.obbilliards.com.
<cal1>Wednesday/March 28
<cal2>Parent Workshop: "Am I Doing Too Much for My Child?" at Potomac Library, 10101 Glenolden Drive, Potomac. Learn how to develop self-sufficiency in children and how to avoid being an indulgent parent. Register for this two hour parenting workshop by contacting the YMCA Youth and Family Services. Call 301-229-1347 or email parenting@ymcadc.org.
<cal1>Saturday/March 31
<cal2>The Polio Society announces a lecture by Dr. Lauro Halstead, M.D., Director of the Post-Polio Program at the National Rehabilitation Hospital, Washington, D.C. The subject of his lecture is: "New Findings in Post-Polio Research." A question and answer session will follow the presentation. The lecture will be at 1 p.m., at the Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Church, 9601 Cedar Lane, Bethesda, Maryland. To RSVP, contact Ken Silverstein at 301-570-6664 or by email at Kslvrstein@aol.com.
<cal1>Sunday/April 1
<cal2>Theosophical Discussion. Lynn Koiner, a theosophist and professional astrologer, will discuss the meaning of the astrological houses at 4865-A Cordell Ave., Bethesda. Call 202-237-2372 or e-mail theosophydc@netzero.com.
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>Wednesday/April 4
<cal2>DRADA (Depression and Related Affective Disorders Association), Potomac Chapter, will meet 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 or visit www.drada-potomac.org.
<cal1>Thursday/April 5
<cal2>Chronic Pain Support Group, 1:30-3 p.m., Davis Library, 6400 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda. Special guest speaker: Fred Friedberg, PhD, author of "Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Seven Proven Steps to Less Pain And More Energy." 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>Sunday/April 15
<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>Thursday/April 19
<cal2>Healthcare Presentation. JSSA and the Montgomery County Coalition on End-of-Life Care present, "Making Your Healthcare Decisions Known: Using the New Maryland Advance Directives Form", a free presentation on advance directives and the use of the new Maryland advance directives forms, 7-8 p.m., at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington, 6123 Montrose Road. To register, call 301-816-2681.
<cal1>Sunday/April 22
<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>Tuesday/April 24
<cal2>Job Fair. Montgomery Works, the Countys one-stop career center, is co-sponsoring a 50 plus Job Fair and Employment Expo on, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., at the Marriott Bethesda North Hotel and Conference Center, 5701 Marinelli Road. Visit http://montgomerycountymd.gov/apps/News/press/PR_details.asp?PrID=3315.