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City Council Candidates’ Forum Postponed 7:30pm, Greenbriar Terrace Room, 7600 Hanover Parkway, FREE. Brief introductions at 7:30pm, then candidates and guests have opportunity for individual conversations until 9:15pm closing comments. (Postponed to 10/8.)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.Songwriters' Open Mic 7–10pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Songwriters' Association of Washington (SAW) open Mic with Paige PowellWolgemut 7:30–9:30pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Fusing historic and traditional music with ancient bagpipes, bombastic drums, dance and comedy, this fun & energetic band turns every show into a high powered Renaissance Rock concert! Come celebrate Octoberfest with this spirited group of minstrels that turn early music on its ear!GHI Board Meeting 7:30pm, GHI Administration Building, FREE. Open sessions of the GHI and GDC Boards of Directors.Dark Side of the Full Moon 7:30pm, Old Greenbelt Theatre, FREE. A documentary about
postpartum depression
and how to find helpAcademy Movies Academy Stadium Theaters, Beltway Plaza, Click for showtimes & prices. Showing Martain, Sicario, Hotel Transylvania (in 2D & 3D), The Intern, Everest (in 2D & 3D), Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials, Black Mass, The Perfect Guy, The Visit, and Un Gallo Con Muchos Huevos. | 2
Pirates Canoe 8:30–11:30pm, New Deal Café, FREE. From Kyoto, Japan, this Americana/bluegrass trio plays roots music that sounds like it comes from the heartland of the United States. Chosen this year as MTV's Artist of the Week. Opening by Savannah Valentino.Academy Movies Academy Stadium Theaters, Beltway Plaza, Click for showtimes and prices. Showing “Martian†(in 2D & 3D), “Sicarioâ€, “Hotel Transylvania†(in 2D & 3D), “The Internâ€, “Everest†(in 2D & 3D), “Maze Runner: The Scorch Trialsâ€, “Black Massâ€, “The Perfect Guy†and “Un Gallo con Muchos Huevosâ€. | 3
College Park Farmers Market 7am–12pm, 5211 Paint Branch Parkway, FREE. MD WIC, USDA Food Stamps (SNAP) accepted.Time Bank Orientation 10am–12pm, Springhill Lake Recreation Center, FREE. Using the Time Bank, a person volunteering an hour of time helping someone else gains 1 credit, redeemable for help from someone else. Click the link for more information.Invasive Plants 11am, Greenbelt National Park Sweetgum Picnic Area, FREE. Join us each first Saturday of the month to help remove invasive plants from the park. This partnership with the University of Maryland involves identifying and removing different invasive plants in the park. This hands-on volunteer project is going strong thanks to Volunteer Leader Tom Crone.“Own the Change†short and “Norma Rae†12:30pm, Old Greenbelt Theatre, $9 adults; $8 student/senior; $6 kids. Co-op month film series.Contra Dances 7–9:45pm, Community Center Gym, $10 (cash at door). Beginner lesson at 6:30pm. The City of Greenbelt is co-sponsoring Contra Dances with the Folklore Society of Greater Washington (FSGW). Contra Dance is fun, fun, fun! It is danced to live music which can have an array of instruments depending on the band. There is a caller who calls the dance by doing a “walk through†before each dance. At the beginning of each evening dance, there is a 30-minute lesson to go over all the basic steps that will be called. Call 240-542-2054 for info.“Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck†11pm, Old Greenbelt Theatre, $9 adults; $8 student/senior; $6 kids. Academy Movies Academy Stadium Theaters, Beltway Plaza, Click for showtimes and prices. Showing “Martian†(in 2D & 3D), “Sicarioâ€, “Hotel Transylvania†(in 2D & 3D), “The Internâ€, “Everest†(in 2D & 3D), “Maze Runner: The Scorch Trialsâ€, “Black Massâ€, “The Perfect Guy†and “Un Gallo con Muchos Huevosâ€. | ||||
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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!Economic Development Forum 1–3pm, Old Greenbelt Theatre, FREE. Discussion will focus on how to create a secure economic future for Greenbelt, while honoring our unique history and culture.Artful Afternoon 1–4pm, Community Center, FREE. 1–4pm: free Halloween costume workshop led by professional costume designer and Artist-in-Residence Celestine Ranney-Howes.
3pm: Ballet Theater of Maryland performs scenes from Alice in Wonderland.The New Challenges of Immigration 3–5pm, Terrace Room, Greenbriar Community Center, FREE. Get the facts on immigration, brought to you by the Eleanor and Franklin Democratic Club of Greenbelt.Sunday Ultimate Canceled 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.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 and prices. Showing “Martian†(in 2D & 3D), “Sicarioâ€, “Hotel Transylvania†(in 2D & 3D), “The Internâ€, “Everest†(in 2D & 3D), “Maze Runner: The Scorch Trialsâ€, “Black Massâ€, “The Perfect Guy†and “Un Gallo con Muchos Huevosâ€. | 5
City Council Meeting Canceled 8pm, Municipal Building, FREE. Live on Verizon 21, Comcast 71 and http://greenbeltmd.gov/municipaltvAcademy Movies Academy Stadium Theaters, Beltway Plaza, Click for showtimes and prices. Showing “Martian†(in 2D & 3D), “Sicarioâ€, “Hotel Transylvania†(in 2D & 3D), “The Internâ€, “Everest†(in 2D & 3D), “Maze Runner: The Scorch Trialsâ€, “Black Massâ€, “The Perfect Guy†and “Un Gallo con Muchos Huevosâ€. | 6
Membership Benefits Q&A 5–7pm, 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.GATe Orientation Class 7–10pm, Community Center, Rm 204, FREE. Why join GATe (and what's with the small "e")?Academy Movies Academy Stadium Theaters, Beltway Plaza, Click for showtimes and prices. Showing “Martian†(in 2D & 3D), “Sicarioâ€, “Hotel Transylvania†(in 2D & 3D), “The Internâ€, “Everest†(in 2D & 3D), “Maze Runner: The Scorch Trialsâ€, “Black Massâ€, “The Perfect Guy†and “Un Gallo con Muchos Huevosâ€. | 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.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 and prices. Showing “Martian†(in 2D & 3D), “Sicarioâ€, “Hotel Transylvania†(in 2D & 3D), “The Internâ€, “Everest†(in 2D & 3D), “Maze Runner: The Scorch Trialsâ€, “Black Massâ€, “The Perfect Guy†and “Un Gallo con Muchos Huevosâ€. | 8
City Council Candidates’ Forum 7:30pm, Greenbriar Terrace Room, 7600 Hanover Parkway, FREE. Brief introductions at 7:30pm, then candidates and guests have opportunity for individual conversations until 9:15pm closing comments. (Postponed to 10/8.)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 2016 Budget Presentation & Member Input Session 7pm, GHI Administration Building, FREE. 7pm 2016 Budget Presentation, followed by member input session.Academy Movies Academy Stadium Theaters, Beltway Plaza, Click for showtimes and prices. Showing “Martian†(in 2D & 3D), “Sicarioâ€, “Hotel Transylvania†(in 2D & 3D), “The Internâ€, “Everest†(in 2D & 3D), “Maze Runner: The Scorch Trialsâ€, “Black Massâ€, “The Perfect Guy†and “Un Gallo con Muchos Huevosâ€. | 9
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.Sir Rod Concert 6–10:30pm, College Park Moose Lodge, $20 show + $12 optional dinner. Featuring Tommy Edwards as Rod Stewart. Optional dinner 6:00-7:30, performance 8:00-10:30.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€. | 10
College Park Farmers Market 7am–12pm, 5211 Paint Branch Parkway, FREE. MD WIC, USDA Food Stamps (SNAP) accepted.Donation Dropoff 9am–12pm, Municipal Building Parking Lot, FREE. Green Drop Charitable Donations. May end early if truck fills. Info: 301-474-8308.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.Fractal Cat 8:30–11:30pm, New Deal Café, FREE. 5-piece rock ensemble emphasizing classic songwriting, melodic vocals, and a multilayered psychedelic rock sound. Original songs combine the spirit of early rock ‘n’ roll with elements of soul, classic country, and electronic music. Musical influences include Chuck Berry, early Pink Floyd, and John Coltrane, while lyrical inspirations range from Blake to Buddha.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€. |
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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!Greenbelt Concert Band 2:30–3:30pm, American Legion, FREE. 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!The Nighthawks 5–8pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Mixing blues, R&B, honky-tonk country, doo-wop, gospel and rockabilly into one delicious stew, this D.C. legendary band will give a night to remember!! Reservations suggested.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€. | 12
Columbus Day City offices closed.Greenbelt Forest Stweardship Project 4–6pm, Greenbelt Lake, FREE. Volunteer to remove invasive species from Buddy Attick Park! No experience required.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€. | 13
Co-Op Membership Benefits Q&A 2:30–4pm, 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.Spirit of Cooperation 5:30pm, Old Greenbelt Theatre, Check website for price. Narrated by James Earl Jones, followed by happy hour at New Deal Cafe.Greenbelt Co-op Celebration 7–9pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Listen to a Rap about Greenbelt co-ops, join in singing Co-op songs, and play Co-opoly - where everybody wins or everybody loses. Sponsored by the Greenbelt Co-op Alliance.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€. | 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.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€. | 15
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€. | 16
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! | 17
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.John S. Craven in concert 7pm, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, FREE. Internationally renowned concert organist.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. |
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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. | 19
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 | 20
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). | 21
Early Voting 9am–5pm, Municipal Building, FREE. Any qualified voter in the City of Greenbelt can vote at any early voting location.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 5–7pm, 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).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. | 22
Early Voting 9am–5pm, Municipal Building, FREE. Any qualified voter in the City of Greenbelt can vote at any early voting location.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.Songwriters' Open Mic 7–10pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Songwriters' Association of Washington (SAW) open Mic with Lynn Hollyfield | 23
Early Voting 9am–5pm, Municipal Building, FREE. Any qualified voter in the City of Greenbelt can vote at any early voting location.Red Cross Blood Drive 12:30–6pm, Community Center, FREE. You can call 1-800-RED-CROSS or 240-542-2056 to schedule a donation.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.FREE Pumpkin Beer Tasting 4–7pm, Greenbelt Co-Op, FREE. In conjunction with the Greenbelt Pumpkin Festival Community Carve Off, we are excited to offer pumpkin beer for the tasting. Save $1.00 on each 6-packs of tasting beer!Greenbelt Pumpkin Festival - Community Carve Off 5–8pm, Roosevelt Center, FREE. This free annual event gives community members the chance to participate in the Pumpkin Festival by carving a pumpkin that will be placed on the Pumpkin Walk the next evening. You'll need to bring carving utensils, but otherwise this event is free (though donations are appreciated). We'll have music, merriment, and pumpkins at the ready, waiting for your creativity and community spirit! All are welcome.Black Masala 8:30–11:30pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Featuring a wide array of instruments from tuba to accordion to banjo, 2013 double WAMMIE-winner features a colorful mix of sounds that draw inspiration from the melodies of Eastern European brass bands, New Orleans jazz, Latin grooves, and even a hint of Appalachian twang. | 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!Pumpkin Walk 5–8:30pm, Greenbelt Forest Preserve - North Track, FREE. An annual tradition! Come see the Greenbelt Forest Preserve as you never have before in this family-friendly walk through the woods. Jack o'lanterns carved by community members at the Community Carve-Off are placed in the woodland trail. A delightful 1/2 miles trek awaits you in the forest. This trail is NOT maintained so be prepared to scale logs and get close to Mother Nature. Goatman and other magical creatures come out at 6PM. Fun for the entire family. Come be part of the tradition!College Park Farmers Market 7am–12pm, 5211 Paint Branch Parkway, FREE. MD WIC, USDA Food Stamps (SNAP) accepted.Donation Dropoff 9am–12pm, Municipal Building Parking Lot, FREE. Green Drop Charitable Donations. May end early if truck fills. Info: 301-474-8308.Early Voting 9am–1pm, Springhill Lake Recreation Center, FREE. Any qualified voter in the City of Greenbelt can vote at any early voting location.FREE Hodo Soy Tasting 2–6pm, Greenbelt Co-Op, FREE. In the Produce Department. Hodo is a new vendor and features exciting ready to eat whole soybean products. “At Hodo Soy, our mission is to craft the highest quality tofu and create innovative and delicious tofu-based artisan foods that will forever change the way you know tofu. Our hand-crafted tofu is made from organic, non-GMO, US-grown, whole soybeans. Hodo tofu reflects, in both taste and nutrition, the high quality ingredients we use. Taste the Difference!â€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! |
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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, Springhill Lake Recreation Center, FREE. Any qualified voter in the City of Greenbelt can vote at any early voting location.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! | 26
Early Voting 9am–5pm, Municipal Building, FREE. Any qualified voter in the City of Greenbelt can vote at any early voting location. | 27
Early Voting 9am–8pm, Municipal Building, FREE. Any qualified voter in the City of Greenbelt can vote at any early voting location.Membership Benefits Q&A 2–4pm, 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. | 28
Early Voting 9am–5pm, Municipal Building, FREE. Any qualified voter in the City of Greenbelt can vote at any early voting location.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.Flu Shot Clinic 1–7pm, Springhill Lake Recreation Center, FREE. No registration required for free shots for city and county residents.Wine and Food Tasting 4–7pm, Greenbelt Co-Op, FREE. The Greenbelt Co-op Supermarket & Pharmacy will be offering a free wine & food tasting to celebrate Patron Appreciation Day. The food tasting will be a seasonal selection available to purchase or made from ingredients available in the store. Anyone who decides to purchase a tasting wine will receive $1 off the price of each bottle, and all store purchases receive a 5% discount the entire day. | 29
Early Voting 9am–5pm, Municipal Building, FREE. Any qualified voter in the City of Greenbelt can vote at any early voting location.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. | 30
Early Voting 9am–5pm, Municipal Building, FREE. Any qualified voter in the City of Greenbelt can vote at any early voting location. | 31
College Park Farmers Market 7am–12pm, 5211 Paint Branch Parkway, FREE. MD WIC, USDA Food Stamps (SNAP) accepted.Greenbelt Pumpkin Festival - Pumpkin Olympics 10am, Greenbelt Aquatic & Fitness Center, $3.00. In partnership with the City of Greenbelt Aquatic and Fitness Center, the Co-Op Grocery Store is thrilled to bring back last year's Pumpkin Water Olympics. Fun for adults and kids, we provide opportunities for everyone to be an Olympic Athlete by connecting with their inner squash. Young children can compete in relay races and other fun events, while adults and older teens will battle it out to wrest the mighty pumpkin from one end of the pool to the other in this Halloween morning activity. |
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