Sunday April 3, 2016
Deaf Brunch
10:30am–12pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Deaf and hearing people socialize together using sign language. Newcomers welcome!
PSA Day
1–3pm, Community Center room 204, FREE. Create a short promo video on Who? What?
When? Where? and Way?
for your Greenbelt Non-profit Organization or free-event
on the GATe Channel (Fee for media copy.)
Artful Afternoon: Skyview Gymnastics & more
1–5pm, Community Center, FREE. Enjoy a performance by the amazing young acrobats from Skyview Gymnastics at 3:00pm. Come early for a craft workshop, 1:00pm-3:00pm: make fairy doors with Artist in Residence Gina Denn. Studio Open House and sale with the Greenbelt Community Center’s Artists in Residence, 1:00pm-4:00pm. Production Design exhibit in the Art Gallery. Greenbelt Museum historic house tours, 1:00pm-5:00pm ($3), plus an ongoing exhibit at the Community Center on artist Lenore Thomas Straus.
Poetry & Poesia Reception
2–4pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Celebrate National Poetry Month and the Poetry Moment Project in honor of U.S. Poet Laureate Juan Felipe Herrera. You are invited to read original or published poetry in both English and Spanish. Reception, refreshments & music.
Sunday Ultimate
4pm, Northway Fields Park, FREE. Women and men welcome for energetic non-contact pickup ultimate frisbee. Every Sunday, weather permitting—click to confirm time & location. Free exercise!
Zakke
5–8pm, New Deal Café, FREE. High energy Latin fusion with an explosive twist of funk, ska, disco and rock beats.
“Unforgettable Proposal†& “Connected by Coffeeâ€
8pm, Comcast 77 & Verizon Fios 19 Channels, FREE.
Academy Movies
Academy Stadium Theaters, Beltway Plaza, Click for showtimes & prices. “Zootopiaâ€, “God Is Not Deadâ€, “Batman v. Superman†in 2D & 3D, “Meet the Blackâ€, “Divergent: Allegiant†& “Miracles From Heavenâ€
Monday April 4, 2016
Bariatric Surgery & Weight Loss Lecture
8:30–9:30am, Doctors Hospital Professional Building Suite 210, FREE. Attend this lecture to learn whether weight loss surgery is right for you. Registration is required online or by calling 301-DCH-4YOU (301-324-4968).
Academy Movies
Academy Stadium Theaters, Beltway Plaza, Click for showtimes & prices. “Zootopiaâ€, “God Is Not Deadâ€, “Batman v. Superman†in 2D & 3D, “Meet the Blackâ€, “Divergent: Allegiant†& “Miracles From Heavenâ€
Tuesday April 5, 2016
Grief Counseling Support Group
7–8pm, Municipal Building, FREE. Greenbelt CARES is holding sessions in response to the recent tragic loss in our community. Sessions are facilitated by CARES Crisis Intervention Counselors. FREE and open to anyone wishing to attend. Follow up counseling is available to those seeking additional support.
The New Old Jamboree
7–9pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Hosted by Ruthie and the Wranglers - new songs, old songs, and special guests!
Academy Movies
Academy Stadium Theaters, Beltway Plaza, Click for showtimes & prices. “Zootopiaâ€, “God Is Not Deadâ€, “Batman v. Superman†in 2D & 3D, “Meet the Blackâ€, “Divergent: Allegiant†& “Miracles From Heavenâ€
Wednesday April 6, 2016
Freedom from Smoking
6–7:30pm, Doctors Community Hospital, North Building, Room 415, FREE. Free 8-week program designed to help people during their journeys toward smoke-free and healthier living. In addition to support and education, participants of this free eight-week program receive blood pressure screenings and carbon monoxide level monitoring.
Double Sharp
7–9pm, New Deal Café, FREE. an acoustic duo with roots in Classical, Americana and Irish traditional music that features award-winning virtuoso picking on a number of instruments. A truly mixed bag from bluegrass and Bach to rock and jazz!
“Unforgettable Proposal†& “Connected by Coffeeâ€
8pm, Comcast 77 & Verizon Fios 19 Channels, FREE.
Academy Movies
Academy Stadium Theaters, Beltway Plaza, Click for showtimes & prices. “Zootopiaâ€, “God Is Not Deadâ€, “Batman v. Superman†in 2D & 3D, “Meet the Blackâ€, “Divergent: Allegiant†& “Miracles From Heavenâ€
Thursday April 7, 2016
Thrift Store
10am–4pm, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, FREE. Donations of clothing in good condition also welcome. Donation forms available for tax purposes.
Free Produce Distribution
2:30–3:30pm, Springhill Lake Elementary School, FREE. Please bring a rolling cart, and arrive by 2:15pm.
Songwriters' Open Mic
7–10pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Songwriters' Association of Washington (SAW) open Mic with Paige Powell
GHI Board Meeting
7:30pm, GHI Administration Building, FREE. Open sessions of the GHI and GDC Boards of Directors.
Leave No Trace Awareness Workshop
7:30pm, Youth Center, FREE. Teaches people of all ages how to enjoy the outdoors
responsibly on public lands. For info or to register, call the Recreation Department at 301-397-2200.
Academy Movies
Academy Stadium Theaters, Beltway Plaza, Click for showtimes & prices. “Zootopiaâ€, “God Is Not Deadâ€, “Batman v. Superman†in 2D & 3D, “Meet the Blackâ€, “Divergent: Allegiant†& “Miracles From Heavenâ€
Friday April 8, 2016
Bariatric Surgery & Weight Loss Lecture
8:30–9:30am, Doctors Hospital Professional Building Suite 210, FREE. Attend this lecture to learn whether weight loss surgery is right for you. Registration is required online or by calling 301-DCH-4YOU (301-324-4968).
Wine Tasting
4–7pm, Greenbelt Co-Op, FREE. The Greenbelt Co-op Supermarket & Pharmacy will be offering a free wine tasting featuring wines selected by our resident wine consultant. Anyone who decides to purchase a tasting wine will receive $1 off the price of each bottle.
Enchanted April
8–10pm, Greenbelt Arts Center, $20, $16 Students/Seniors, $12 Youth. Post WWI, two British housewives plan a trip to Italy that will prove life-changing. By Matthew Barber. Directed by Pauline Griller-Michell. With Caity Brown, Jason Damaso, Carleigh Jones, Rich Koster, Tom McGrath, Pamela Northrup, Jenn Robinson, and Laurie Simonds.
The Smokin’ Polecats
8:30–11:30pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Blues sound from the post-WW2 ensembles of Chicago masters like Jimmy Rogers, Little Walter, and Howlin' Wolf; the West Coast Jump/Swing of Tiny Grimes, Pee Wee Crayton, and T-Bone Walker; the Rock'a'Billy sound of Carl Perkins and Johnny Burnette; and the Louisiana swamp blues of Slim Harpo.
Saturday April 9, 2016
Organ Transplantation: An Option for Diabetes
8am, Greenbelt Marriott, FREE. The program is designed to educate the public and healthcare professionals about pancreas, kidney, and islet cell transplants. The options that are available and research that is being done in this field.
Donation Dropoff
9am–12pm, Municipal Building Parking Lot, FREE. Green Drop Charitable Donations. May end early if truck fills. Info: 301-474-8308.
Democracy Spring Election Reform
7–9pm, Community Center, FREE. Special guest Sister
Jun Yasuda, a Japanese Buddhist
nun who has dedicated her life
to praying, walking and fasting
for peace and justice.
Enchanted April
8–10pm, Greenbelt Arts Center, $20, $16 Students/Seniors, $12 Youth. Post WWI, two British housewives plan a trip to Italy that will prove life-changing. By Matthew Barber. Directed by Pauline Griller-Michell. With Caity Brown, Jason Damaso, Carleigh Jones, Rich Koster, Tom McGrath, Pamela Northrup, Jenn Robinson, and Laurie Simonds.
Karen Collins & the Backroads Band
8:30–11:30pm, New Deal Café, FREE. join this multiple WAMMIE-nominated band for some classic honky tonk, original roots songs, and vintage country from the 1940s-1970s.
