Sunday May 8, 2016
Farmers Market Opening Day
10am–2pm, Municipal Building Parking Lot, FREE. It's back for the season! Our producer-only farmers market every Sunday (except Labor Day), May until Thanksgiving.
Green Man Festival
11am–9pm, Roosevelt Center, FREE. Music, vendors, crafts, environmental awareness, food, and fun in beautiful downtown Greenbelt to celebrate the sun! The outdoor festival goes until 5pm, then the music moves inside until 9pm.
Deaf Brunch
10:30am–12pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Deaf and hearing people socialize together using sign language. Newcomers welcome!
Sunday Ultimate
5pm, Northway Fields Park, FREE. Free exercise! Women and men welcome for energetic non-contact pickup ultimate frisbee. Every Sunday, weather permitting—click to confirm time & location.
Monday May 9, 2016
City Council Meeting
8pm, Municipal Building, FREE. Live on Verizon 21, Comcast 71 and http://greenbeltmd.gov/municipaltv
Grief Support Group
Doctors Hospital Critical Care Conference Room, 2nd floor, FREE. Provides supportive listening, sharing and psycho-educational resources for people who have experienced a loss. In addition to a focus on validation and normalization, participants learn more about the effects of grief and tactics to manage it. These meetings are facilitated by Cynthia Swan, LCPC, grief and bereavement counselor with Capital Caring Hospice of Largo.
Tuesday May 10, 2016
There are no community public events scheduled for Tuesday.
Wednesday May 11, 2016
Stroke Support Group
1–3pm, Doctors Hospital Professional Bldg, 1st floor conf. room, FREE. Join stroke survivors and caregivers to explore resources as well as learn about stroke prevention, healthy lifestyles and empowerment strategies. For more information, call 301-DCH-4YOU (301-324-4968).
Around the Co-op Series
4–7pm, Greenbelt Co-Op, FREE. The program will draw inspiration from around the store as we explore one of the departments, aisles, or some new products.
We will bring out some less familiar items and even some old favorites. We will also highlight some of the lesser known store services. We will provide samples and discounts when possible, and we will always strive to expose customers to “the rest of the store.â€
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.
Thursday May 12, 2016
Thrift Store
10am–4pm, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, FREE. Donations of clothing in good condition also welcome. Donation forms available for tax purposes.
GHI Election
GHI Office, FREE. Election ballots can be cast after Thursday's membership meeting, or Friday at the GHI Office from 7-10am and 5-8pm.
Friday May 13, 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).
Spring Skate Series
5–7pm, Springhill Lake Recreation Center, FREE. Bring the family and join your friends at the Springhill Lake Recreation Center gymnasium. Roller-skates provided free of charge or bring your own. For more information call 301-397-2212.
GHI Election
GHI Office, FREE. Election ballots can be cast after Thursday's membership meeting, or Friday at the GHI Office from 7-10am and 5-8pm.
Saturday May 14, 2016
