Wednesday December 7, 2016
Pearl Harbor Day Forum
5–8pm, American Legion, FREE. This year’s program will focus on the Korean War with author James N. Butcher, who wrote Korea: Traces of a Forgotten War.
“Before the Floodâ€
7pm, Community Center Room #114, FREE. DiCaprio’s film shows viewers
how climate change affects the
environment and what society can
do to prevent the demise of endangered
species, ecosystems and
native communities across the
planet.
4ThaGruv
7:30–9:30pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Smooth sounds of Contemporary Jazz with a twist of Funk. This Band of 5 seasoned musicians puts their spin on tunes by artists you know and love, from Jeff Lorber to Hall and Oates, also delivering fresh arrangements of cherished Jazz Standards. Part of Jazz Under The Stars, sponsored by FONDCA.
Utopia Film Broadcast
8pm, Comcast 77 & Verizon 19, FREE. “Wheelchair Diaries (2013)â€, “Finding Manjurshri (2013)â€, “Black Rock Creek (2014)†& “Connected by Coffee (2014)â€
Thursday December 8, 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 December 9, 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.
Utopia Film Broadcast
8pm, Comcast 77 & Verizon 19, FREE. “Wheelchair Diaries (2013)â€, “Finding Manjurshri (2013)â€, “Black Rock Creek (2014)†& “Connected by Coffee (2014)â€
“Seussicalâ€
8pm, Greenbelt Arts Center, $25; $22 students/sen/mil; $14 youth.
Ursula Ricks Project
8:30–11:30pm, New Deal Café, FREE. With astounding, sultry vocals, a fresh approach to song writing, and a funky & gritty performance, powerhouse Ursala Ricks leads her Soul & Blues band to unchartered territory.
“Lovingâ€
Old Greenbelt Theatre, Click for showtimes & prices. The story of the interracial marriage
of white construction worker Richard Loving and black teenager
Mildred Jeter in 1958 Virginia.
Saturday December 10, 2016
Donation Dropoff
9am–12pm, Municipal Building Parking Lot, FREE. Green Drop Charitable Donations. May end early if truck fills. Info: 301-474-8308.
“Seussicalâ€
2pm, Greenbelt Arts Center, $25; $22 students/sen/mil; $14 youth.
Peace Gathering
4pm, Peace Pole on the hill behind the Greenbelt Library, FREE. See ad on Page 8 of the December 8 News Review.
Community Church Christmas Concert
7:30pm, Greenbelt Community Church, FREE. Holiday cookies, individually
or by the dozen, will be available
for purchase at intermission. A
free-will offering will be accepted
and will support the local, national
and international charities
of the church.
The Chromatics
8pm, Greenbelt Arts Center, $17; $15 students/sen/mil; $12 youth. The Chromatics' "Jingle Jangle Jam" includes a mixture of traditional holiday tunes and neo-classics, tossed together with offbeat originals about life in our modern high-tech world.
The U-Liners
8:30–11:30pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Socially conscious Americana band playing a wide variety of roots-rock including bluegrass, rock'n roll, country, folk, swing, folk-rock, country-rock, blues, rhythm & blues, soul, and more!
“Lovingâ€
Old Greenbelt Theatre, Click for showtimes & prices. The story of the interracial marriage
of white construction worker Richard Loving and black teenager
Mildred Jeter in 1958 Virginia.
Sunday December 11, 2016
Deaf Brunch
10:30am–12pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Deaf and hearing people socialize together using sign language. Newcomers welcome!
“Seussicalâ€
2pm, Greenbelt Arts Center, $25; $22 students/sen/mil; $14 youth.
Sunday Ultimate Canceled
3pm, Northway Fields, FREE. Women and men welcome for energetic non-contact pickup ultimate frisbee. Every Sunday, weather permitting—click to confirm time & location.
Kiva
5–8pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Acoustic World Music for the Spirit! Using mythological stories and images, KIVA weaves a rainbow tapestry of ancient cultures and natural imagery into energizing mystical folk music for all ages.
Utopia Film Broadcast
8pm, Comcast 77 & Verizon 19, FREE. “The Ghastly Love of Johnny X (2013)â€,
“Masque (2013)â€, “A Quest for Peace (2013)â€
& “The First Step (2014)â€
“Lovingâ€
Old Greenbelt Theatre, Click for showtimes & prices. The story of the interracial marriage
of white construction worker Richard Loving and black teenager
Mildred Jeter in 1958 Virginia.
Monday December 12, 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.
“Lovingâ€
Old Greenbelt Theatre, Click for showtimes & prices. The story of the interracial marriage
of white construction worker Richard Loving and black teenager
Mildred Jeter in 1958 Virginia.
Tuesday December 13, 2016
Lymphedema and Chronic Swelling Support Group
12:30–2pm, Doctors Hospital 5th Floor, DSE Room, FREE. Join healthcare professionals who will discuss treatment, resources and support for people who have lymphedema or chronic swelling. For more information or to register, call 301-DCH-4YOU (301-324-4968).
Ballet @ the Library
4pm, Greenbelt Library, FREE. For children up to 12 years old. The Connect the Dots Dance
Company presents an interactive performance of excerpts from
The Nutcracker with beautiful costumes and music.
Bones Jugs
7–9pm, New Deal Café, FREE. With bones, jug, xylophone, kazoos, resonator guitar, 6-string banjo, upright bass, trap kit, horns, washboard and a medley of knick-knacks and noise makers, Bones Jugs conjures an eclectic acoustic sound that's a 21st century spin on early American music.
“Lovingâ€
Old Greenbelt Theatre, Click for showtimes & prices. The story of the interracial marriage
of white construction worker Richard Loving and black teenager
Mildred Jeter in 1958 Virginia.
