Greenbelt
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New Years’ Day City offices closed.New Years' Resolution Swim 9–11:30am, Aquatic & Fitness Center, 5. Say hello to 2015 with a New Year’s Day resolution swim. Set a goal and start your fitness resolution with lap
swimming and water walking. Ages 8+. | 2
Drop-in Seniors: Current Issues 10am–12pm, Community Center room 111, FREE. Lively discussions on current issues.
Registration not required.Fast Eddie & The Slow Pokes 8:30–11:30pm, New Deal Café, FREE. a blend of Chicago, West Coast, Swing and Jump Blues peppered with Soul that serve up a menu to get the joint jumpin'! | 3
49 Cent Dress 8:30–11:30pm, New Deal Café, FREE. a tasty mix of rock and roll with a dash of blues and soul. Featuring vocalist Melissa Orr, the DC-based band performs tunes by Amy Winehouse, Van Morrison, Duffy, and many others. | ||||
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Deaf Brunch 10:30am–12pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Deaf and hearing people socialize together using sign language. Newcomers welcome!Artful Afternoon 1–4pm, Community Center, FREE. Craft workshop with Celestiine
Ranney-Howes, Artist in
Residence, 1–3pm.
Utopia Festival film shorts,
3pm.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.By & By 5–8pm, New Deal Café, FREE. a mix of traditional and original bluegrass music with rich, tight vocal harmonies. Winner of the 2012 DC Bluegrass Union Band Competition!"Poverty Inc." & "Arctic Fox" Broadcast 8pm, Greenbelt Access TV, FREE. Comcast 77 & Verizon Fios 19. | 5
Spanish/English Preschool Storytime 7pm, Greenbelt Library, FREE. Ages 3–5, limit 20 / edades 3–5, lÃmite 20.
Stories, finger plays, and songs will be presented in Spanish and English. Ask for tickets at the Information Desk on event day. / Se presentarán cuentos, actividades de "Finger play," y canciones en inglés y español. Favor de obtener boletos en la mesa de información en el dÃa del evento.City Council Economic Development Worksession 8pm, FREE. Broadcast on
Verizon 21, Comcast 21,
and city website. | 6
Let it Snow - With Lace! 6:30pm, Greenbelt Library, FREE. for teens & adults, limit 7. Learn the basics of shuttle tatting, a type of lacemaking. By learning one stitch, you can create your own snowflakes!The New Old Jamboree 7–9pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Hosted by Ruthie and the Wranglers - new songs, old songs, and special guests!Books at Bedtime: Infants and Toddlers Canceled 7pm, Greenbelt Library, FREE. For ages 0–3, limit 20. Families are encouraged to start bedtime routines with us! Sing-a-longs, stories & quiet play activities encourage engagement between caregivers and children. Age-appropriate social, emotional, communication, and literacy skills. Stop by the Information desk on event day for free tickets.Strategy Games Club Canceled 7:15–9:15pm, Youth Center, FREE. Exercise your brain playing a variety of strategy games,
Carcassonne, Mah Jongg, Ticket to Ride, Blokus, Cribbage.
Traditional strategy games—chess, checkers, backgammon,
and Jenga—are also available. Come join the fun! Ages 10+. | 7
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.Drop-in Seniors: Pinochle 12–3pm, Community Center, Room 109, FREE. No registration required; drop-in program. For more
information call Shirleyanne Egenreider at 301-345-1974.Michael Kelly 7–9pm, New Deal Café, FREE. tasteful, melodic acoustic guitar with soulful vocals and poetic storytelling.GATE Orientation Class 7:30–10pm, Greenbelt Community Center, Suite 204, FREE. Want to make a video? The first step is to attend the GATE Orientation Class. Learn our policies and procedures to see if Public Access is right for you! Limited seating--please RSVP to GreenbeltAccess@gmail.com."Poverty Inc." & "Arctic Fox" Broadcast 8pm, Greenbelt Access TV, FREE. Comcast 77 & Verizon Fios 19. | 8
Thrift Store 10am–4pm, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, FREE. Donations of clothing in good condition also welcome. Donation forms available for tax purposes.Baby Laptime Storytime 11:15am, Greenbelt Library, FREE. for ages birth to 12 months, limit 20 peopleKing of the Controller Tournaments 6:30–8:30pm, Springhill Lake Recreation Center, FREE. Ages 12–17. Get off your couch and test your skills against your friends.
Weekly video game tournaments will be held in Madden
and NBA 2K. Bring your game; there will be uniform rules
and settings for all tournaments. Contact Frank Jones, 301-397-2212,
fjones@greenbeltmd.govComputer Club 7–8:30pm, Community Center, Room 112, FREE. Monthly meeting; everyone is welcome to discuss computers and electronic devices.GHI Board Meeting 7:30pm, GHI Administration Building, FREE. Open sessions of the GHI and GDC Boards of Directors. | 9
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).Drop-in Seniors: Current Issues 10am–12pm, Community Center room 111, FREE. Lively discussions on current issues.
Registration not required.Seniors' Explorations Unlimited 1–3pm, Community Center, Room 114, FREE. A different topic is covered each week in this speaker series.
All are welcome and questions are always encouraged.
Watch the News Review for updates on weekly topics.Wine Tasting 4–7pm, Greenbelt Co-op, FREE. Stop by the Co-op between 4 and 7pm and taste a few selections from the wine department. Save $1 on tasting wines. Must be 21 to partake and provide ID.Julius Caesar 8pm, Greenbelt Arts Center, $20, $16 Students/Seniors, $12 Youth. Welcome, Comrade, to the eve of the glorious revolution. They say that Caesar is ambitious, and sure, they are all honorable men. Men who gather in darkened corners and talk in whispers of righteous murder. Brutus, whose political survival instincts are continually subverted by his intellect and convoluted moral sense, is the Trotsky to Octavius' surer, more relentless Stalin.The Northerners 8:30–11:30pm, New Deal Café, FREE. a mix of the sentimental sounds of classic rock and roll with twists of modern folk and gritty contemporary blues, all intertwined with improvised and composed interludes between songs.Academy Movies Academy Stadium Theaters, Beltway Plaza, Prices vary. Click for showtimes. Showing Taken 3, Selma, Into the Woods, The Woman in Black 2, The Hobbit, Annie, and Night at the Museum. | 10
Donation Dropoff 9am–12pm, Municipal Building Parking Lot, FREE. Green Drop Charitable Donations. May end early if truck fills. Info: 301-474-8308.Comet Lovejoy Star Party 6–8pm, Greenbelt Observatory at Northway field, FREE. Other objects of interest will be Mercury and Venus (for early visitors), Mars, Uranus, Neptune, Pleiades, Orion Nebula and other deep sky wonders. (Canceled if cloudy.)Julius Caesar 8pm, Greenbelt Arts Center, $20, $16 Students/Seniors, $12 Youth. Welcome, Comrade, to the eve of the glorious revolution. They say that Caesar is ambitious, and sure, they are all honorable men. Men who gather in darkened corners and talk in whispers of righteous murder. Brutus, whose political survival instincts are continually subverted by his intellect and convoluted moral sense, is the Trotsky to Octavius' surer, more relentless Stalin.Full Power Blues 8:30–11:30pm, New Deal Café, FREE. smooth Chicago-style blues with a side order of modern soul, ensured to make you wanna move and groove (formerly The DC Blues Society Band).Academy Movies Academy Stadium Theaters, Beltway Plaza, Prices vary. Click for showtimes. Showing Taken 3, Selma, Into the Woods, The Woman in Black 2, The Hobbit, Annie, and Night at the Museum. |
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Deaf Brunch 10:30am–12pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Deaf and hearing people socialize together using sign language. Newcomers welcome!Julius Caesar 2pm, Greenbelt Arts Center, $20, $16 Students/Seniors, $12 Youth. Welcome, Comrade, to the eve of the glorious revolution. They say that Caesar is ambitious, and sure, they are all honorable men. Men who gather in darkened corners and talk in whispers of righteous murder. Brutus, whose political survival instincts are continually subverted by his intellect and convoluted moral sense, is the Trotsky to Octavius' surer, more relentless Stalin.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.Longtooth 5–8pm, New Deal Café, FREE. an eclectic mix of rock n roll, blues, and soul filled songs from the 60s til today."Under the Same Sun" & "System Preferences" 8pm, Greenbelt Access TV Broadcast, FREE. Comcast 77 & Verizon Fios 19.Academy Movies Academy Stadium Theaters, Beltway Plaza, Prices vary. Click for showtimes. Showing Taken 3, Selma, Into the Woods, The Woman in Black 2, The Hobbit, Annie, and Night at the Museum. | 12
GED Registration 10am–12pm, Municipal Building, FREE. Register for GED classes for City residents age 16+.Goddard Investment Club 5–6:30pm, Community Center, FREE. A group of amateur investors who
discuss and invest in stocks. New members welcome! For more information:
goddard@bivio.com.Youth Advisory Committee 6:30pm, Youth Center Conference Room, FREE. City Youth Advisory committee meetingChinese/English Preschool Storytime-ä¸æ–‡/è‹±æ–‡é›™èªžå¸ 7pm, Greenbelt Library, FREE. For ages 3-5, limit 20 people.
This bilingual storytime includes children’s stories, songs, rhymes and other activities in Chinese and English.
ä¸æ–‡/英文兒童故事, æŒå”±, å…’æŒ, åŠå…¶ä»–活動. 年齡: 三-五æ².
Ask for free tickets at the information desk.City Council Meeting 8pm, Municipal Building, FREE. Live on Verizon 21, Comcast 71 and http://greenbeltmd.gov/municipaltvAcademy Movies Academy Stadium Theaters, Beltway Plaza, Prices vary. Click for showtimes. Showing Taken 3, Selma, Into the Woods, The Woman in Black 2, The Hobbit, Annie, and Night at the Museum. | 13
Winter GED Registration 10am–12pm, Springhill Lake Recreation Center, FREE. Register for GED classes for City residents age 16+.Workshop: the ABCs of Starting A Business 5pm, Greenbelt Library, FREE. Join the Maryland Women's Business Center to find out what it really takes to start your own business. Learn more about the steps involved and discover the many resources available to support you.Tom Constanten 7–9pm, New Deal Café, FREE. with Special Guests - keyboardist for the Grateful Dead, Rock N Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Woodstock veteran, will be regaling the crowd with stories and piano.Strategy Games Club 7:15–9:15pm, Youth Center, FREE. Exercise your brain playing a variety of strategy games,
Carcassonne, Mah Jongg, Ticket to Ride, Blokus, Cribbage.
Traditional strategy games—chess, checkers, backgammon,
and Jenga—are also available. Come join the fun! Ages 10+.Academy Movies Academy Stadium Theaters, Beltway Plaza, Prices vary. Click for showtimes. Showing Taken 3, Selma, Into the Woods, The Woman in Black 2, The Hobbit, Annie, and Night at the Museum. | 14
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.Drop-in Seniors: Pinochle 12–3pm, Community Center, Room 109, FREE. No registration required; drop-in program. For more
information call Shirleyanne Egenreider at 301-345-1974.Stroke Support Group 1–3pm, Bowie Senior Center, 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).Healthy Happy Hour 5–7pm, Greenbelt Co-Op, FREE. Enjoy a seasonal hot toddy inspired by grapes and citrus while chatting with health coach, Kim Rush Lynch, about healthy menu idea for the New Year! Bring questions...The Hummingbyrds 7–9pm, New Deal Café, FREE. a Roots/Americana duo in the tradition of Gram Parson and Emmylou Harris. Playing an expansive repertoire of classic country, rock, and original music"Under the Same Sun" & "System Preferences" 8pm, Greenbelt Access TV Broadcast, FREE. Comcast 77 & Verizon Fios 19.Academy Movies Academy Stadium Theaters, Beltway Plaza, Prices vary. Click for showtimes. Showing Taken 3, Selma, Into the Woods, The Woman in Black 2, The Hobbit, Annie, and Night at the Museum. | 15
Thrift Store 10am–4pm, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, FREE. Donations of clothing in good condition also welcome. Donation forms available for tax purposes.Baby Laptime Storytime 11:15am, Greenbelt Library, FREE. for ages birth to 12 months, limit 20 peopleKing of the Controller Tournaments 6:30–8:30pm, Springhill Lake Recreation Center, FREE. Ages 12–17. Get off your couch and test your skills against your friends.
Weekly video game tournaments will be held in Madden
and NBA 2K. Bring your game; there will be uniform rules
and settings for all tournaments. Contact Frank Jones, 301-397-2212,
fjones@greenbeltmd.govAcademy Movies Academy Stadium Theaters, Beltway Plaza, Prices vary. Click for showtimes. Showing Blackhat, The Wedding Singer, American Sniper, Taken 3, Selma, Into the Woods, Woman in Black 2, The Hobbit, Annie, and Night at the Museum. | 16
City Leaf Collection until January 16 FREE. Leaf collection from the vacuum truck continues through neighborhoods multiple times through January 16. GHI residents should bag leaves for collection on yard waste days. Click the link for complete schedule & info.Drop-in Seniors: Current Issues 10am–12pm, Community Center room 111, FREE. Lively discussions on current issues.
Registration not required.Seniors' Explorations Unlimited 1–3pm, Community Center, Room 114, FREE. A different topic is covered each week in this speaker series.
All are welcome and questions are always encouraged.
Watch the News Review for updates on weekly topics.Wine Tasting 4–7pm, Greenbelt Co-op, FREE. Stop by the Co-op between 4 and 7pm and taste a few selections from the wine department. Save $1 on tasting wines. Must be 21 to partake and provide ID.Poe's Birthday Celebration: Tales of Terror 8–9:30pm, Greenbelt Arts Center, $20, $16 Students/Seniors, $12 Youth. A guest production from The Renaissance Man
Poe's greatest detractor (Rufus W. Griswold) invites the public to join him for a delightful evening making light of the Master of the Macabre.
An interactive performance in which audience volunteers play characters from The Tell-Tale Heart, The Cask of Amontillado, The Raven, and more.Better Off Dead 8:30–11:30pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Grateful Dead tribute band! High energy, great vocals, inspired jams!Welcome Packet Materials Due Municipal Building, FREE. The City compiles Welcome Packets for new residents. Local businesses,
groups, and organizations are encouraged to provide flyers, coupons,
promotional items, etc. Please provide 300 items to the city office, attention Beverly Palau. bpalau@greenbeltmd.gov or 240-542-2026. | 17
Kidney Smart Classes 10–11:30am, Doctors Hospital Main Bldg, CCCR classroom, FREE. Classes for people who have chronic kidney disease to improve and take control of their health. The class topics will include kidney disease education, medications, diet, nutrition and treatment options.Read to Rover 2pm, Greenbelt Library, Crescent Rd., FREE. Read to Rover is for children 6–11 to build reading confidence reading aloud to specially trained therapy dogs glad to listen. Each child reads for 15 minutes. Registration required; call 301-345-5800 for more info.Poe's Birthday Celebration: Tales of Terror 8–9:30pm, Greenbelt Arts Center, $20, $16 Students/Seniors, $12 Youth. A guest production from The Renaissance Man
Poe's greatest detractor (Rufus W. Griswold) invites the public to join him for a delightful evening making light of the Master of the Macabre.
An interactive performance in which audience volunteers play characters from The Tell-Tale Heart, The Cask of Amontillado, The Raven, and more.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. |
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Deaf Brunch 10:30am–12pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Deaf and hearing people socialize together using sign language. Newcomers welcome!Poe's Birthday Celebration: Tales of Terror 2–3:30pm, Greenbelt Arts Center, $20, $16 Students/Seniors, $12 Youth. A guest production from The Renaissance Man
Poe's greatest detractor (Rufus W. Griswold) invites the public to join him for a delightful evening making light of the Master of the Macabre.
An interactive performance in which audience volunteers play characters from The Tell-Tale Heart, The Cask of Amontillado, The Raven, and more.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.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.Utopia Film Festival 8pm, Comcast 77 and Verizon 19, FREE. "Jim Morris: Life Long Fitness," "Scapegoat," "Transcending Surgeon," "A Quest for Peace," and "Families are Forever."Utopia Film Festival Broadcast 8pm, Comcast 77 & Verizon Fios 19 Channels, FREE. “Voices†and “The Random Effectâ€. | 19
Martin Luther King Day City offices closed.Forest Stewardship Project: Coexisting with Beavers 10am–1pm, Buddy Attick Lake Park, FREE. Help protect slow-growth trees at Buddy Attick Park from beavers and ivy.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. | 20
WomenHeart Support Group 11:30am–1pm, Doctors Hospital North Building 5th floor DSE room, FREE. Join heart disease experts who provide educational information to women while encouraging them to make well-educated and heart-healthy decisions. For more information or to register, call 301-DCH-4YOU (301-324-4968).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).Adult Book Discussion: Tanis Rideout’s Above All Things 7pm, Greenbelt Library, FREE. Come join the library’s Adult Book Discussion on this New York Times Editor's Choice and historical fiction novel, Above All Things by Tanis Rideout.
Customers who have read this book, and want to discuss it, are welcome to participate. Copies of the book may be available at the Information Desk.Strategy Games Club 7:15–9:15pm, Youth Center, FREE. Exercise your brain playing a variety of strategy games,
Carcassonne, Mah Jongg, Ticket to Ride, Blokus, Cribbage.
Traditional strategy games—chess, checkers, backgammon,
and Jenga—are also available. Come join the fun! Ages 10+.Greenbelt's Oral History Lecture 7:30pm, Room 201, Greenbelt Community Center, FREE. A lecture on 14 oral histories documenting howGreenbelt residents interact with their landscape. | 21
Kidney Smart Classes 10–11:30am, Doctors Hospital Main Bldg, CCCR classroom, FREE. Classes for people who have chronic kidney disease to improve and take control of their health. The class topics will include kidney disease education, medications, diet, nutrition and treatment options.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.Lymphedema and Chronic Swelling Support Group 12–1:30pm, Doctors Hospital North Building 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).Drop-in Seniors: Pinochle 12–3pm, Community Center, Room 109, FREE. No registration required; drop-in program. For more
information call Shirleyanne Egenreider at 301-345-1974.Pub Quiz 7–9pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Bring your own team, or form one on the spot. We will collect a dollar from each participant, which will be the prize for the winning team. Come out and test your knowledge on topics from Aardvarks to Zithers.Council Worksession, Economic Development Study 8pm, Community Center, FREE. Utopia Film Festival 8pm, Comcast 77 and Verizon 19, FREE. "Jim Morris: Life Long Fitness," "Scapegoat," "Transcending Surgeon," "A Quest for Peace," and "Families are Forever."Utopia Film Festival Broadcast 8pm, Comcast 77 & Verizon Fios 19 Channels, FREE. “Voices†and “The Random Effectâ€. | 22
Thrift Store 10am–4pm, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, FREE. Donations of clothing in good condition also welcome. Donation forms available for tax purposes.Baby Laptime Storytime 11:15am, Greenbelt Library, FREE. for ages birth to 12 months, limit 20 peopleKing of the Controller Tournaments 6:30–8:30pm, Springhill Lake Recreation Center, FREE. Ages 12–17. Get off your couch and test your skills against your friends.
Weekly video game tournaments will be held in Madden
and NBA 2K. Bring your game; there will be uniform rules
and settings for all tournaments. Contact Frank Jones, 301-397-2212,
fjones@greenbeltmd.govSongwriters' Open Mic 7–10pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Songwriters' Association of Washington (SAW) open Mic with Lynn HollyfieldGHI Board Meeting 7:30pm, GHI Administration Building, FREE. Open sessions of the GHI and GDC Boards of Directors. | 23
Drop-in Seniors: Current Issues 10am–12pm, Community Center room 111, FREE. Lively discussions on current issues.
Registration not required.Seniors' Explorations Unlimited 1–3pm, Community Center, Room 114, FREE. A different topic is covered each week in this speaker series.
All are welcome and questions are always encouraged.
Watch the News Review for updates on weekly topics.Wine Tasting 4–7pm, Greenbelt Co-op, FREE. Stop by the Co-op between 4 and 7pm and taste a few selections from the wine department. Save $1 on tasting wines. Must be 21 to partake and provide ID.Mary Ashby & High Octane 8:30–11:30pm, New Deal Café, FREE. from the West Virginia Panhandle comes this hard-driving ‘no holds barred’ bluegrass band showcasing both traditional and contemporary genres.Academy Movies Academy Stadium Theaters, Beltway Plaza, Prices vary. Click for showtimes. Showing Boy Next Door, Strange Magic, Mortdecai, The Wedding Ringer, Paddington, American Sniper, Spare Parts, Taken 3, and Selma. | 24
Electronics, Styrofoam & Paint Recycling 9am–12pm, Public Works Department, FREE. City residents can recycle old or unwanted computers, and other electronic items. Please call in advance for more than 10 items, multiple styrofoam pieces, or items over 50 pounds. Paint recycling for $5/container. Click for details!Donation Dropoff 9am–12pm, Municipal Building Parking Lot, FREE. Green Drop Charitable Donations. May end early if truck fills. Info: 301-474-8308.GHI Pre-Purchase Orientation 11am, GHI Board Room, FREE. This informative meeting explains how a cooperative works, lists the steps in the purchase process, and describes how you become a member of the cooperative.Jazz Jam w/ Greg Meyer 1–5pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Bring on your jazz groove and join in this community jam session!New Time Orchestra 8:30–11:30pm, New Deal Café, FREE. a unique blend of various folk and rock styles ranging from bluegrass to Irish to pop to heavy psychedelic jams. This is not your typical string quintet!Academy Movies Academy Stadium Theaters, Beltway Plaza, Prices vary. Click for showtimes. Showing Boy Next Door, Strange Magic, Mortdecai, The Wedding Ringer, Paddington, American Sniper, Spare Parts, Taken 3, and Selma. |
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GHI Town Hall 2–4:15pm, Greenbelt Volunteer Fire Dept., FREE. Homes Improvement Program update and discussion.Deaf Brunch 10:30am–12pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Deaf and hearing people socialize together using sign language. Newcomers welcome!Junior Rangers: Beaver Discovery 11am, Greenbelt Park Ranger Station (near the campground), FREE. Reservations are required; call 301-344-3944Sunday Ultimate 3pm, Northway Fields, FREE. Women and men welcome for energetic non-contact pickup ultimate frisbee. Every Sunday, weather permitting—click to confirm time & location.Greek Dance Open House 4:30–6:30pm, Greenbelt Dance Studio, FREE. Visitors are invited to
attend as observers or participants.
Light refreshment
provided.Able Birds & The Bachelor and the Bad Actress 5–8pm, New Deal Café, FREE. The Able Birds are a musical stew reminiscent of Sufjan Stevens, Wilco, and Belle and Sebastian, The Able Birds couple insightful lyrics and indy sensibilities, creating sonic landscapes that leave listeners wishing for more. The Bachelor and the Bad Actress are indie with a twist!Academy Movies Academy Stadium Theaters, Beltway Plaza, Prices vary. Click for showtimes. Showing Boy Next Door, Strange Magic, Mortdecai, The Wedding Ringer, Paddington, American Sniper, Spare Parts, Taken 3, and Selma. | 26
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).City Council Meeting 8pm, Municipal Building, FREE. Live on Verizon 21, Comcast 71 and http://greenbeltmd.gov/municipaltvAcademy Movies Academy Stadium Theaters, Beltway Plaza, Prices vary. Click for showtimes. Showing Boy Next Door, Strange Magic, Mortdecai, The Wedding Ringer, Paddington, American Sniper, Spare Parts, Taken 3, and Selma. | 27
New Deal Laugh In 7–9pm, New Deal Café, FREE. CLaw Comedy Productions presents the New Deal Laugh-In Showcase featuring some of the area's funniest comics performing together for one night only! Parental Guidance Suggested.“The Long, Hard Fight: Blacks & The War of 1812†Lecture 7pm, Greenbelt Library, Crescent Rd., FREE. 2015 African History & Culture Lecture Series
“The Long, Hard Fight: Blacks & The War of 1812†will be the first session of the winter season in this audio-visual lecture series presented by C.R. Gibbs, renowned historian of the African Diaspora.
Other sessions will continue each Tuesday evening through February 24, 2015 in celebration of Black History MonthThe Long, Hard Fight: Blacks & the War of 1812 7pm, Greenbelt Library, FREE. An audio-visual lecture presented by C.R. Gibbs, renowned historian of the African Diaspora. The first of our Tuesday evening lecture series through Feb. 24 celebrating Black History Month.Strategy Games Club 7:15–9:15pm, Youth Center, FREE. Exercise your brain playing a variety of strategy games,
Carcassonne, Mah Jongg, Ticket to Ride, Blokus, Cribbage.
Traditional strategy games—chess, checkers, backgammon,
and Jenga—are also available. Come join the fun! Ages 10+.Advisory Committee on Environmental Sustainability 7:30pm, Community Center, FREE. GreenACES and GREEN TeamAcademy Movies Academy Stadium Theaters, Beltway Plaza, Prices vary. Click for showtimes. Showing Boy Next Door, Strange Magic, Mortdecai, The Wedding Ringer, Paddington, American Sniper, Spare Parts, Taken 3, and Selma. | 28
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.Drop-in Seniors: Pinochle 12–3pm, Community Center, Room 109, FREE. No registration required; drop-in program. For more
information call Shirleyanne Egenreider at 301-345-1974.Seasonal & Savory Food Demo & Wine Tasting 5–7pm, Greenbelt Co-Op, FREE. Join us for a Warm Spaghetti Squash Salad. There will also be a wine tasting. Save $1 on tasting wines.Academy Movies Academy Stadium Theaters, Beltway Plaza, Prices vary. Click for showtimes. Showing Boy Next Door, Strange Magic, Mortdecai, The Wedding Ringer, Paddington, American Sniper, Spare Parts, Taken 3, and Selma. | 29
Thrift Store 10am–4pm, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, FREE. Donations of clothing in good condition also welcome. Donation forms available for tax purposes.Baby Laptime Storytime 11:15am, Greenbelt Library, FREE. for ages birth to 12 months, limit 20 peopleLiteracy Art & Showcase 6:30–8pm, Greenbelt Middle School cafeteria, FREE. Attendees will be create 18â€
x 24†visual representations inspired
by excerpts selected from
books.King of the Controller Tournaments 6:30–8:30pm, Springhill Lake Recreation Center, FREE. Ages 12–17. Get off your couch and test your skills against your friends.
Weekly video game tournaments will be held in Madden
and NBA 2K. Bring your game; there will be uniform rules
and settings for all tournaments. Contact Frank Jones, 301-397-2212,
fjones@greenbeltmd.govGreenbelt Community Garden Club 7–9pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Info: Martha Tomecek, 301-614-0691.Academy Movies Academy Stadium Theaters, Beltway Plaza, Prices vary. Click for showtimes. Showing Boy Next Door, Strange Magic, Mortdecai, The Wedding Ringer, Paddington, American Sniper, Spare Parts, Taken 3, and Selma. | 30
Drop-in Seniors: Current Issues 10am–12pm, Community Center room 111, FREE. Lively discussions on current issues.
Registration not required.Seniors' Explorations Unlimited 1–3pm, Community Center, Room 114, FREE. A different topic is covered each week in this speaker series.
All are welcome and questions are always encouraged.
Watch the News Review for updates on weekly topics.Religious Garb in the Workplace 8pm, Mishkan Torah Synagogue, FREE. During the Shabbat Evening
Service at Mishkan Torah Synagogue,
Administrative Law Judge
David Norken of the Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission
(EEOC) will speak about the latest
developments regarding the wearing
of religious garb and grooming
in the workplace.Daryl Jr. Cline Band 8:30–11:30pm, New Deal Café, FREE. R&B soul with a rockin' edge! Multiple WAMMIE-winners that have acheived the musical status to have been invited to perform at the White House and have shared the stage with such stars as Bo Didley, Sam and Dave and Junior Walker, and have opened the stage for such stars as Jim Messina, Tina Turner, Wilson Pickett, and Muddy Waters.Academy Movies Academy Stadium Theaters, Beltway Plaza, Prices vary. Click for showtimes. Showing The Loft, Black or White, Project Almanac, Boy Next Door, Strange Magic, Mortdecai, The Wedding Ringer, Paddington, American Sniper, and Selma. | 31
Comedy Night & Dinner 6pm, College Park Moose Lodge, $20. Rob Epple & Doug Karpf, professional comedians. Dinner 6-7:30pm, show 8pm. 301-935-5525.Little Red and the Renegades 8:30–11:30pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Zydeco, New Orleans R&B, Rock & Roll, Funk, Blues and Cajun. Come get your Mardis Gras on with this WAMMIE-nominated, high energy, fun group of musicians!Academy Movies Academy Stadium Theaters, Beltway Plaza, Prices vary. Click for showtimes. Showing The Loft, Black or White, Project Almanac, Boy Next Door, Strange Magic, Mortdecai, The Wedding Ringer, Paddington, American Sniper, and Selma. |
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