Wednesday October 12, 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).
The Hayley Fahey Band & Friends
7–9pm, New Deal Café, FREE. A prolific songwriter with a powerful, multi-octave voice backed by a band of seasoned professionals that continually wow audiences with captivating original songs.
Green Team: Zero Waste Circle
7:30pm, Public Works Building, FREE.
Thursday October 13, 2016
Thrift Store
10am–4pm, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, FREE. Donations of clothing in good condition also welcome. Donation forms available for tax purposes.
Computer Club
7–8:30pm, Community Center, Room 112, FREE. Monthly meeting; everyone is welcome to discuss computers and electronic devices.
Friday October 14, 2016
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.
Hillbilly Gypsies
8:30–11:30pm, New Deal Café, FREE. "Old Timey" West Virginia bluegrass.
Saturday October 15, 2016
Fall Fest
2–5pm, Schrom Hills Park, FREE. $1 pumpkin patch, live music from Just Us, hayrides, pumpkin decorating, mechanical bull ride, moon bounce, KidCare IDs from teh police department, community groups and GVFD info tables. Burgers & hot dogs & more!
College Park Farmers Market
7am–12pm, 5211 Paint Branch Parkway, FREE. MD WIC, USDA Food Stamps (SNAP) accepted.
Security Camera Public Forum #3 of 3
11am–1pm, Municipal Building, FREE. Give your feedback about security cameras, including locations for potential new cameras. Greenbelt Police will answer questions. Forums 10/5 @ Springhill Lake Rec Center, 10/8 @ Greenbriar Community Center, 10/15 @ Municipal Building.
Oktoberfest
4pm, St. Hugh's Church, Check website for price. Joun us for authentic German food, drink, and fun! Featuring S.V.Alt-Washingtonia original Bavarian dance club of Washington DC.
The Bachelor and the Bad Actress plus Crooks & Crows
8:30–11:30pm, New Deal Café, FREE. B&BA’s absurdist honky tonk from 8:30–9:30. At 9:30, Crooks & Crows present their gritty blend of Americana, folk, and honky tonk, with progressive country sound brings you on the road and through a diverse landscape of beautiful, dusty, and honest experiences.
Jim Cassels Community Award Application Deadline
Greenbelt Co-Op, FREE. The Jim Cassels Award Committee wants to give away $1,200!
Each year, the Greenbelt Co-op Supermarket & Pharmacy gives a $1,200 grant to a group, organization or cooperative to initiate and implement a new project or activity in Greenbelt that fits the Jim Cassels service spirit.
Applications are available at the Customer Service Office, Consumer Corner or online.
Sunday October 16, 2016
Farmers Market
10am–2pm, Municipal Building Parking Lot, FREE. Producer-only farmers market every Sunday (except Labor Day), May until Thanksgiving.
Deaf Brunch
10:30am–12pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Deaf and hearing people socialize together using sign language. Newcomers welcome!
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!
Fez Tones Hafla
6–8pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Join us for an afternoon of live Middle Eastern music & dance. Musicians will play exotic instruments such as qanun, oud, darbuka, and riq.
Monday October 17, 2016
Diabetes Support Group
6–7:30pm, Doctors Hospital North Building 5th floor DSE room, FREE. Join people who have diabetes as well as their families during engaging and interactive discussions about coping with this condition. To register or receive a free breast care educational brochure, call 301-DCH-4YOU (301-324-4968).
Reel & Meal
7–9pm, New Deal Café, FREE. A monthly film series exploring social, environmental and animal rights concerns. An optional vegan buffet ($14) is served at 6:30pm.
Tuesday October 18, 2016
Greenbelt Healing Arts Day
11am–7pm, Community Center, FREE. Creative, holistic, and preventive health and healing arts practitioners.
Poetry Night Open Mic
7–9pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Come express your inner beatnik through the spoken word!
Breast Cancer Support Group
7–9pm, Doctors Hospital North Building Room 415, FREE. Join women who are newly diagnosed with or are recovering from breast cancer. To register or to receive a free breast care educational brochure, call 301-DCH-4YOU (301-324-4968).
Breast Cancer Male Caregiver Support Group
7–9pm, Doctors Hospital North Building 5th floor DSE room, FREE. Join men who discuss their experiences as caregivers of breast cancer survivors. For more information, call 301-DCH-4YOU (301-324-4968).
Death Cafe
7:30–9pm, Community Center, FREE. Group-directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives or themes. Presented by Community Hospices. Info: Margaret Capurso, Bereavement Coordinator: 301-560-6002,
