Greenbelt
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Deaf Brunch 10:30am–12pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Deaf and hearing people socialize together using sign language. Newcomers welcome!PSA Day 1–3pm, Community Center room 204, FREE. Create a short promo video on Who? What?
When? Where? and Way?
for your Greenbelt Non-profit Organization or free-event
on the GATe Channel (Fee for media copy.)Artful Afternoon 1–4pm, Community Center, FREE. Make rainsticks with Loraine
DiPietro, Artist in Residence,
1:00pm-3:00pm. See the Skyview
Gymdancers in a program of
heart-pounding gymnastics and
acrobatic dance, 3:00pm.Sunday 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.Utopia Film Festival Broadcast 8pm, Comcast 77 & Verizon Fios 19 Channels, FREE. "In the Magic of the Green Mountains" and "Black Rock Creek"Academy Movies Academy Stadium Theaters, Beltway Plaza, FREE. Click for showtimes. Showing The Loft, Black or White, Project Almanac, Boy Next Door, Strange Magic, The Wedding Ringer, Paddington, American Sniper, and Selma. | 2
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.Academy Movies Academy Stadium Theaters, Beltway Plaza, FREE. Click for showtimes. Showing The Loft, Black or White, Project Almanac, Boy Next Door, Strange Magic, The Wedding Ringer, Paddington, American Sniper, and Selma. | 3
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 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.“Haiti’s Forts of Freedom†7pm, Greenbelt Library, FREE. An audio-visual lecture by Marvin Jones, part of our Black History Month series.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, FREE. Click for showtimes. Showing The Loft, Black or White, Project Almanac, Boy Next Door, Strange Magic, The Wedding Ringer, Paddington, American Sniper, and Selma. | 4
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.The Brothers Yares - 7–9pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Upright bass, 12 string guitar, more strings than you can shake a stick at ....throw in a little brotherly love and abuse, a helping of good ol' Americana, and a touch of the Middle East and you have The Brothers Yares.Trans-Pacific Partnership 7–9:15pm, Community Center, Room 114, FREE. Stan Boyd and Betsy Johnson
of the Maryland Sierra Club
will discuss how the TPP will
affect the environment. Shilpa Joshi will
give an update on Maryland fracking legislation.Utopia Film Festival Broadcast 8pm, Comcast 77 & Verizon Fios 19 Channels, FREE. "In the Magic of the Green Mountains" and "Black Rock Creek" | 5
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 peopleWelcome Packet Stuffing Party 6–8pm, Municipal Building, FREE. Come help put together the next set of
Greenbelt Welcome Packets for new residents. Light
refreshments will be served.
More info: bpalau@greenbeltmd.gov or at 240-542-2026.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.govDeath Cafe 6:30–8:30pm, 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, mcapurso@communityhospices.org.Songwriters' Open Mic 7–10pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Songwriters' Association of Washington (SAW) open Mic with Paige PowellAcademy Movies Academy Stadium Theaters, Beltway Plaza, Prices vary. Click for showtimes. Showing Jupiter Ascending, Spongebob, The Seventh Son, The Loft, Black or White, Project Almanac, Boy Next Door, Strange Magic, The Wedding Ringer, Paddington, American Sniper, and Selma. | 6
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.Evil Dead: The Musical 8pm, Greenbelt Arts Center, $22, $18 Student/Senior/Mil, $14 Youth. Parents strongly cautioned, due to language and stage gore.Funk Master General 8:30–11:30pm, New Deal Café, FREE. 6-piece band of trumpet, alto & tenor saxophones, keyboard, bass and drums. FMG is a jam band with horns playing funk in the New Orleans tradition; heavy improvised groove music!Academy Movies Academy Stadium Theaters, Beltway Plaza, Prices vary. Click for showtimes. Showing SpongeBob: Out of the Water, Jupiter Ascending, Seventh Son, The Loft, Black or White, Project Almanac, Paddington and American Sniper.Academy Movies Academy Stadium Theaters, Beltway Plaza, Prices vary. Click for showtimes. Showing SpongeBob: Out of the Water, Jupiter Ascending, Seventh Son, The Loft, Black or White, Project Almanac, Paddington and American Sniper. | 7
Baseball Registration 10am–12pm, Youth Center, Springhill Lake RecCenter or Modell's-Gree, FREE. Bring copy of birth certificate and photo ID.Time Bank Orientation 1–2:30pm, Public Works, FREE. Using the Time Bank, a person volunteering an hour of time helping someone else gains 1 credit. Using credits, they can receive help from someone else. Click the link for more information.Star Party 6:30pm, Northway Observatory, FREE. Weather permitting. See galaxies, comet, and planets!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.The Mojo Priests 8:30–11:30pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Take the Blues, add in a helping of Rock, a dash of R&B and a splash of the Jazz and stir. Voila! You get The Mojo Priests. Winner of The 2014 DC Blues Society Battle of the Bands!Academy Movies Academy Stadium Theaters, Beltway Plaza, Prices vary. Click for showtimes. Showing SpongeBob: Out of the Water, Jupiter Ascending, Seventh Son, The Loft, Black or White, Project Almanac, Paddington and American Sniper. |
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Deaf Brunch 10:30am–12pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Deaf and hearing people socialize together using sign language. Newcomers welcome!WAGS Pet Adoptions 12–3pm, PetSmart, Greenbelt Rd., FREE. sponsored by Well-wishers for the Animals of the Greenbelt Shelter. Currently, no adoption fees for adult cats!Trembling Before God 2pm, Mishkan Torah Synagogue, FREE. This 2001
documentary concerns people trying
to reconcile their homosexuality
with their Jewish fundamental
religious beliefs.Sunday 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.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 8pm, Greenbelt Access TV, FREE. "Superdate", "It's a Thing" and "Hard Way Home" on Comcast 77 and Verizon 19Academy Movies Academy Stadium Theaters, Beltway Plaza, Prices vary. Click for showtimes. Showing SpongeBob: Out of the Water, Jupiter Ascending, Seventh Son, The Loft, Black or White, Project Almanac, Paddington and American Sniper. | 9
Meet the EmPOWER Rangers 4pm, Greenbelt Library, FREE. Concerned about Climate Change? Wondering how you can make a difference? Find out from the EmPOWER Rangers! These energy-efficient action heroes help Climate Change Maryland, a Smart, Green & Growing outreach program. Bring the family & learn how to use less energy, save money, and safeguard the earth.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.Chinese/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/municipaltvLove Notes Deadline! News Review Office, Community Center, FREE. Love Notes published in the Valentine's Day edition of the News Review due today! Accepted 2-4 pm and 8-9:30 pm | 10
Dixieland Express 6–8pm, New Deal Café, FREE. From the cultural, social and international melting pot of New Orleans, this Dixieland-style music pays homage to tradition and the creativity found in performances of early twentieth century jazz. Come celebrate Mardis Gras with The Dixieland Express!“Afro-Latinos: The Hidden Legacy†7pm, Greenbelt Library, FREE. An audio-visual lecture by C. R. Gibbs, part of our Black History Month series.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+. | 11
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. Sparkling Lambrusco & Dark Chocolate - What do red wine and dark chocolate share that's good for the heart? The powerful antioxidant resveratrol! Enjoy some of Co-op's heart healthy chocolate and wine. There will be sparkling pomegranate juice, too!Ultrafaux 7–9pm, New Deal Café, FREE. An acoustic powerhouse of three guitars and upright bass with original music composed in the style of Jazz Manouche or Gypsy Jazz.Utopia Film Festival 8pm, Greenbelt Access TV, FREE. "Superdate", "It's a Thing" and "Hard Way Home" on Comcast 77 and Verizon 19 | 12
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.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.govGHI Board Meeting 7:30pm, GHI Administration Building, FREE. Open sessions of the GHI and GDC Boards of Directors. | 13
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.Greenbelt Baptist Kids Craft Night 7pm, Greenbelt Baptist Church, 101 Greenhill Road, FREE. 4-10 years old.The GoodFellas 8:30–11:30pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Beatles tribute band that entertains with not only the classic hits, but also with early gems and obscure B-sides, embracing the energy reminiscent of the Fab Four's Liverpool and Hamburg days. Dinner reservations recommended.Academy Movies Academy Stadium Theaters, Beltway Plaza, Prices vary. Click for showtimes. Showing Fifty Shades of Grey, Kingsman, SpongeBob: Out of the Water in 2D or 3D, Jupiter Ascending, Seventh Son, Black or White and American Sniper. | 14
Donation Dropoff 9am–12pm, Municipal Building Parking Lot, FREE. Green Drop Charitable Donations. May end early if truck fills. Info: 301-474-8308.Baseball Registration 10am–12pm, Youth Center, Springhill Lake RecCenter or Modell's-Gree, FREE. Bring copy of birth certificate and photo ID.Eco Steward Discovery Day 10am–1pm, Springhill Lake Food Forest, FREE. Children ages five to nine will learn to identify plants and make terrariums from soda bottles!WAGS Pet Adoptions 12–4pm, PetSmart, Greenbelt Rd., FREE. sponsored by Well-wishers for the Animals of the Greenbelt Shelter. Currently, no adoption fees for adult cats!St. Hugh's Valentine Mardi Gras 6–10pm, 135 Crescent Rd., FREE. Oysters, Muffuletta, gumbo, BBQ shrimp, Cajun rice, Jambalaya, King Cake and more! Music by world famous Phil VenturaDjesben 8:30–11:30pm, New Deal Café, FREE. A trio of multi-instrumentalists whose diverse backgrounds guarantee to delight with a variety of styles: jazz standards, bebop and bossa nova, as well as original tunes influenced by music from around the globe!
Reservations recommended.Academy Movies Academy Stadium Theaters, Beltway Plaza, Prices vary. Click for showtimes. Showing Fifty Shades of Grey, Kingsman, SpongeBob: Out of the Water in 2D or 3D, Jupiter Ascending, Seventh Son, Black or White and American Sniper. |
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Deaf Brunch 10:30am–12pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Deaf and hearing people socialize together using sign language. Newcomers welcome!WAGS Pet Adoptions 12–4pm, PetSmart, Greenbelt Rd., FREE. sponsored by Well-wishers for the Animals of the Greenbelt Shelter. Currently, no adoption fees for adult cats!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.Academy Movies Academy Stadium Theaters, Beltway Plaza, Prices vary. Click for showtimes. Showing Fifty Shades of Grey, Kingsman, SpongeBob: Out of the Water in 2D or 3D, Jupiter Ascending, Seventh Son, Black or White and American Sniper. | 16
Presidents’ 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.Blood Drive 1:30–7pm, American Legion building, 6900 Greenbelt Rd., FREE. 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.Academy Movies Academy Stadium Theaters, Beltway Plaza, Prices vary. Click for showtimes. Showing Fifty Shades of Grey, Kingsman, SpongeBob: Out of the Water in 2D or 3D, Jupiter Ascending, Seventh Son, Black or White and American Sniper. | 17
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).Georgia Ave. & The Civil War: The African-American Story 7pm, Greenbelt Library, FREE. An audio-visual lecture by C. R. Gibbs, part of our Black History Month series.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 Fifty Shades of Grey, Kingsman, SpongeBob: Out of the Water in 2D or 3D, Jupiter Ascending, Seventh Son, Black or White and American Sniper. | 18
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.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.Academy Movies Academy Stadium Theaters, Beltway Plaza, Prices vary. Click for showtimes. Showing Fifty Shades of Grey, Kingsman, SpongeBob: Out of the Water in 2D or 3D, Jupiter Ascending, Seventh Son, Black or White and American Sniper. | 19
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 Fifty Shades of Grey, Kingsman, SpongeBob: Out of the Water in 2D or 3D, Jupiter Ascending, Seventh Son, Black or White and American Sniper. | 20
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.Greenbelt Writers' Group 7:30pm, Community Center, FREE. Randi Anderson presents on her new novel and unique method of publication. Discuss the future of GWG. Short readings if time allows.One Tribe 8:30–11:30pm, New Deal Café, FREE. with a background in roots reggae, One Tribe pushes the envelope of Dub music to its irie heights! Some might call it "Reggaedelic." Their tribal influence is ripe with percussive flavor while three vocalists blend harmonies. The message is simple but necessary: One Voice, One Love, One People, One Tribe!Academy Movies Academy Stadium Theaters, Beltway Plaza, Prices vary. Click for showtimes. Showing The Duff, Kingsman, Spongebob: Out of Water (in 2D & 3D), Fifty Shades of Grey, Hot Tub Time Machine, Jupiter Ascending, Black or White, McFarland | 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.Baseball Registration 10am–12pm, Youth Center, Springhill Lake RecCenter or Modell's-Gree, FREE. Bring copy of birth certificate and photo ID.Nursery School Open House 10am–1pm, Greenbelt Nursery School, 15 Crescent Road, FREE. Applications for the 2015-16 year will be accepted ($50 application fee). View classrooms, get information about classes, and meet with the Director, teachers, and parents. The School offers classes for children ages 2-4 and full-day educational programs.Repair Cafe Postponed 10am–4pm, Makerspace, FREE. Bring clothing, appliances, computers and jewelry in need of repair! Volunteers will staff stations and fix or teach you how to fix. Volunteers will be available to help with Bicycles, Clothing/Fabric, Computers, Electronics, Furniture, Jewelry, Small Appliances, and Small Motors.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.Town Center Realty Open House 12–3pm, call for directions, FREE. 301-441-1071Read 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.Star Party: Jupiter & Uranus 7–9pm, City of Greenbelt Observatory, Northway Field, FREE. Visitors are also welcome
to set up their own telescopes
on the hill. Attendees are
asked to park in the ballfield lot,
not up on the hill, unless bringing
a telescope. Cancelled if
hopelessly cloudy.GATe Orientation Class 7–10pm, Community Center, Rm 204, FREE. Why join GATe (and what's with the small "e")?Clybourne Park Canceled 8pm, Greenbelt Arts Center, $20, $16 Students/Seniors, $12 Youth. by Bruce Norris.Billy Coulter Band 8:30–11:30pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Drawing on influences as varied as Bob Dylan, Creedence and Johnny Cash to The Black Crowes and Squeeze, multiple WAMMIE-winner Billy Coulter, brings his band for a night of inspired, organic and original music that blurs the line between Roots Rock and Power Pop.Academy Movies Academy Stadium Theaters, Beltway Plaza, Prices vary. Click for showtimes. Showing The Duff, Kingsman, Spongebob: Out of Water (in 2D & 3D), Fifty Shades of Grey, Hot Tub Time Machine, Jupiter Ascending, Black or White, McFarland |
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Deaf Brunch 10:30am–12pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Deaf and hearing people socialize together using sign language. Newcomers welcome!Beyond Coal 2:30pm, Greenbriar Terrace Room, FREE. Join us for the film and discussion led
by the Maryland Sierra Club, sponsored by the Roosevelt Democratic
Club, Reel & Meal, and Greenbelt Climate Action Network.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.David Kline Band 5–8pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Not your usual fiddle, electric guitar, bass and drums ... blending timeless cultures with driving contemporary sounds such as rock, funk, blues and folk.“Connected By Coffee†& “Deliver Us†8pm, Greenbelt Access TV Broadcast, FREE. Comcast 77 & Verizon Fios 19.Academy Movies Academy Stadium Theaters, Beltway Plaza, Prices vary. Click for showtimes. Showing The Duff, Kingsman, Spongebob: Out of Water (in 2D & 3D), Fifty Shades of Grey, Hot Tub Time Machine, Jupiter Ascending, Black or White, McFarland | 23
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 The Duff, Kingsman, Spongebob: Out of Water (in 2D & 3D), Fifty Shades of Grey, Hot Tub Time Machine, Jupiter Ascending, Black or White, McFarland | 24
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.Adult Book Discussion: Michael Posnor’s The Hanging Hudge 7pm, Greenbelt Library, FREE. Come join the library’s Adult Book Discussion. Copies of the book may be available at the Information Desk.White Slaves in Africa: The Untold Story 7pm, Greenbelt Library, FREE. An audio-visual lecture by C. R. Gibbs, part of our Black History Month series.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 The Duff, Kingsman, Spongebob: Out of Water (in 2D & 3D), Fifty Shades of Grey, Hot Tub Time Machine, Jupiter Ascending, Black or White, McFarland | 25
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. This month's demo and wine tasting will feature an Avocado, Grapefruit, Fennel & Arugula Salad. These seasonal ingredients create a tasty and nutritious combo. Don't forget it's Patron Appreciation Day where you save 5% plus $1 on all tasting wines.Council Worksession: Metro station to apartment trail 8pm, Community Center, FREE. Briefing on pedestrian & bicycle trail from Greenbelt Station, update on South Core Apartments“Connected By Coffee†& “Deliver Us†8pm, Greenbelt Access TV Broadcast, FREE. Comcast 77 & Verizon Fios 19.Academy Movies Academy Stadium Theaters, Beltway Plaza, Prices vary. Click for showtimes. Showing The Duff, Kingsman, Spongebob: Out of Water (in 2D & 3D), Fifty Shades of Grey, Hot Tub Time Machine, Jupiter Ascending, Black or White, McFarland | 26
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.Academy Movies Academy Stadium Theaters, Beltway Plaza, Prices vary. Click for showtimes. Showing The Duff, Kingsman, Spongebob: Out of Water (in 2D & 3D), Fifty Shades of Grey, Hot Tub Time Machine, Jupiter Ascending, Black or White, McFarland, plus pre-show A La Mala and Focus. | 27
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.Hard Swimmin' Fish 8:30–11:30pm, New Deal Café, FREE. A blues quartet playing a range of styles covering the country blues of Mississippi and the Piedmont, the urban blues of Chicago and funk infused varieties with roots in New Orleans' second line.Academy Movies Academy Stadium Theaters, Beltway Plaza, Prices vary. Click for showtimes. Showing The Duff, Kingsman, Spongebob, Hot Tub Time Machine, The Lazarus Effect, Focus, Fifty Shades of Grey, and McFarland. | 28
Donation Dropoff 9am–12pm, Municipal Building Parking Lot, FREE. Green Drop Charitable Donations. May end early if truck fills. Info: 301-474-8308.Baseball Registration 10am–12pm, Youth Center, Springhill Lake RecCenter or Modell's-Gree, FREE. Bring copy of birth certificate and photo ID.Marsh Brothers Band 8:30–11:30pm, New Deal Café, FREE. With their unique folk-rock-blues-country-reggae sound, irresistible rhythms, sweet harmonies and thoughtful originals and choice covers, the Marsh Brothers Band is for you!Greenbelt Youth Musical: Secret Circus Community Center Gym, $5. 2/28: 7pm; 3/1: 3pm; 3/7: 2pm & 7pm.
A talented teenaged cast performs the thrilling tale of a traveling circus
in mid-20th century Europe, as it smuggles to safety people deemed
physically unacceptable by the rising fascist regime. One refugee, Anya,
must confront her own discomfort with the sideshow prodigies of the
circus. Advance ticket sales at 301-397-2208.Academy Movies Academy Stadium Theaters, Beltway Plaza, Prices vary. Click for showtimes. Showing The Duff, Kingsman, Spongebob, Hot Tub Time Machine, The Lazarus Effect, Focus, Fifty Shades of Grey, and McFarland. |
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