Wednesday October 14, 2015
Golden Age Club
11am–12pm, Community Center, Room 201, FREE. The Golden Age Club meets every week. Activities include speakers, special
programs and field trips. For membership information, call
Rose Remenick at 301-474-7087.
The Paisley Fields
7–9pm, New Deal Café, FREE. A queer country band from New York City pushing the boundaries and seeking inspiration in the unexpected. With thoughtful lyrics and a unique sound, The Paisley Fields strike a chord with the entire audience.
Utopia Film Festival Broadcast
8pm, Comcast 77 & Verizon Fios 19 Channels, FREE. Showing “Sinisterâ€, “Of Dolls and Murderâ€
and “The City:1939 World’s Fairâ€
Academy Movies
Academy Stadium Theaters, Beltway Plaza, Click for showtimes & prices. Showing “Pan†in 2D & 3D, “The Walk†in 2D & 3D, “The Martian†in 2D & 3D, “Sicarioâ€, “Hotel Transylvaniaâ€, “Maze Runner: The Scorch Trialsâ€, “The Perfect Guyâ€, “Un Gallo con Muchos Huevosâ€.
Thursday October 15, 2015
Thrift Store
10am–4pm, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, FREE. Donations of clothing in good condition also welcome. Donation forms available for tax purposes.
Free English class
7–8:30pm, Berwyn Baptist Church, $15 textbook fee. Open registration year round; come any Thursday.
GHI Board Meeting
7:30pm, GHI Administration Building, FREE. Open sessions of the GHI and GDC Boards of Directors.
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.
Academy Movies
Academy Stadium Theaters, Beltway Plaza, Click for showtimes & prices. Showing “Goosebumpsâ€, “Pan†in 2D & 3D, “The Walk†in 2D & 3D, “The Martian†in 2D & 3D, “Sicarioâ€, “Hotel Transylvaniaâ€, “Maze Runner: The Scorch Trialsâ€, “The Perfect Guyâ€, “Un Gallo con Muchos Huevosâ€.
Friday October 16, 2015
Rexford Revue
7–10pm, American Legion, $30; $50 for 22, $20/students. Fourth annual concert with Matt Macis and Hannah Timm live! Silent auction, cash bar, ages 21+.
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.
Greenbelt Writers' Group
7:30–9pm, Community Center, FREE. Officers for the current year are
being sought. Open readings will
also be held if time allows.
Tru
8–10:15pm, Greenbelt Arts Center, $20, $16 Students/Seniors, $12 Youth. Adapted from the words and works of Truman Capote, Tru is set in the writer's apartment before Christmas 1975. An excerpt from Capote's unfinished novel, Answered Prayers, has been published in Esquire and the author's friends, recognizing the character as thinly veiled versions of themselves, have turned their backs on him. Alone and lonely, Capote—soothing himself with pills vodka, cocaine, and chocolates—muses about his checkered life and career.
Directed by Gayle Negri. Starring Larry LaRose as Tru.
Tommy & the Bahamas
8:30–11:30pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Like the feel of a summer day? Your feet in the sand? A tall cold one in your hand? Tommy and the Bahamas can hook you up! They play rock, country, blues and more, all with an island spin!
Saturday October 17, 2015
Shredding Day
9am–12pm, Roosevelt Center Parking Lot, FREE. No more than 5 file boxes or bags per person. Personal papers only (no business or non-paper!). No contaminants accepted. No plastic binders and sheets. Info: 301-474-8004.
College Park Farmers Market
7am–12pm, 5211 Paint Branch Parkway, FREE. MD WIC, USDA Food Stamps (SNAP) accepted.
Early Voting
9am–1pm, Schrom Hills Park Clubhouse, 6915 Hanover Parkway, FREE. Any qualified voter in the City of Greenbelt can vote at any early voting location.
Golden Age Club Bake Sale
9am–2pm, Roosevelt Center, FREE. Rain date 10/18.
Forest Preserve Cleanup
10am–12pm, Greenbelt Forest Preserve - North Woods Tract, FREE. Volunteers will roll up their sleeves to leave the Forest cleaner than we found it in preparation for the 27th Annual Greenbelt Pumpkin Walk. Volunteers should arrive dressed to get dirty to participate in the Cleanup.
Tru
8–10:15pm, Greenbelt Arts Center, $20, $16 Students/Seniors, $12 Youth. Adapted from the words and works of Truman Capote, Tru is set in the writer's apartment before Christmas 1975. An excerpt from Capote's unfinished novel, Answered Prayers, has been published in Esquire and the author's friends, recognizing the character as thinly veiled versions of themselves, have turned their backs on him. Alone and lonely, Capote—soothing himself with pills vodka, cocaine, and chocolates—muses about his checkered life and career.
Directed by Gayle Negri. Starring Larry LaRose as Tru.
Zydeco Jed
8:30–11:30pm, New Deal Café, FREE. An East Coast roots band blending many influences from rock, jazz, funk, grateful delta and more through original material and kind covers.
Sunday October 18, 2015
News Review Annual Meeting
4–6pm, Community Center Room 201, FREE. Members only (come and ask how to volunteer and join!)
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!
Early Voting
11am–2pm, Schrom Hills Park Clubhouse, 6915 Hanover Parkway, FREE. Any qualified voter in the City of Greenbelt can vote at any early voting location.
Tru
2–4:15pm, Greenbelt Arts Center, $20, $16 Students/Seniors, $12 Youth. Adapted from the words and works of Truman Capote, Tru is set in the writer's apartment before Christmas 1975. An excerpt from Capote's unfinished novel, Answered Prayers, has been published in Esquire and the author's friends, recognizing the character as thinly veiled versions of themselves, have turned their backs on him. Alone and lonely, Capote—soothing himself with pills vodka, cocaine, and chocolates—muses about his checkered life and career.
Directed by Gayle Negri. Starring Larry LaRose as Tru.
Meet the Candidate
3–5pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Meet George Boyce, candidate for city council, to discuss issues that matter to you and the future of Greenbelt.
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 19, 2015
Early Voting
9am–5pm, Municipal Building, FREE. Any qualified voter in the City of Greenbelt can vote at any early voting location.
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.
City Council Meeting
8pm, Municipal Building, FREE. Live on Verizon 21, Comcast 71 and http://greenbeltmd.gov/municipaltv
Tuesday October 20, 2015
City Council Candidates’ Forum
7–9pm, Municipal Building, FREE. Hosted by GHI, broadcast on Comcast 71 and Verizon 21. Opening statements, questions from the facilitator and audience, and closing statements.
Early Voting
9am–8pm, Municipal Building, FREE. Any qualified voter in the City of Greenbelt can vote at any early voting location.
Greenbelt Healing Arts Day
10am–9:30pm, Community Center, FREE. Creative, holistic, and preventive health and healing arts practitioners.
Member Benefits Q&A
4–6pm, Greenbelt Co-Op Supermarket & Pharmacy, FREE. We want to hear from you. Got a question about membership? Why join the co-op? What are the costs? When do patronage refunds come out? All these questions and more will be answered. Not a member? Not a problem, we can get you signed up on the spot.
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).
