Greenbelt
Community
Calendar
Community
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February 2017 |
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Utopia Film Broadcast 8pm, Comcast 77 & Verizon 19, FREE. “Experimental Video†curated by Chris Lynn (2012), “The Human Factorâ€, & “The 36†| 2
Thrift Store 10am–4pm, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, FREE. Donations of clothing in good condition also welcome. Donation forms available for tax purposes.Free Produce Distribution 2:30–3:30pm, Springhill Lake Elementary School, FREE. Please bring a rolling cart, and arrive by 2:15pm.Songwriters' Open Mic 7–10pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Songwriters' Association of Washington (SAW) open Mic with Paige PowellGHI Board Meeting 7:30pm, GHI Administration Building, FREE. Open sessions of the GHI and GDC Boards of Directors. | 3
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.A Visit from Scarface 8pm, Greenbelt Arts Center, $22; $20 students, senior, military. It's 1932, and the famous Hollywood writer Ben Hecht has just finished his screenplay for a movie produced by Howard Hughes called SCARFACE, loosely based on the real life story of Al Capone.Utopia Film Broadcast 8pm, Comcast 77 & Verizon 19, FREE. “Experimental Video†curated by Chris Lynn (2012), “The Human Factorâ€, & “The 36â€The Linwood Taylor Band 8:30–11:30pm, New Deal Café, FREE. With a style in the vein of Muddy Waters, Albert King and Hendrix, his resume includes appearances with Joe Louis Walker, Skip Castro, Devon Allman, Albert King, Tommy Castro and Joe Louis Walker. Linwood Taylor encapsulates the Soul of the 60's with the Blues of Today! | 4
Youth Baseball Registration 10am–12pm, Youth Center & Springhill Lake Rec Center, Click for details. A Visit from Scarface 8pm, Greenbelt Arts Center, $22; $20 students, senior, military. It's 1932, and the famous Hollywood writer Ben Hecht has just finished his screenplay for a movie produced by Howard Hughes called SCARFACE, loosely based on the real life story of Al Capone. | |||
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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. 1–3pm: craft workshop, make a mixed media wreath with artist
Karla Lawrence.
1–4pm: studio open house & sale; beautiful and affordable paintings, prints, fiber, arts, ceramics, funky jewelry, notecards & more!
3pm: Greenbelt’s own Beech Tree Puppets perform “The Hollow
Stumpâ€.
1–4pm: visit art gallery & Greenbelt Museum exhibit room.A Visit from Scarface 2pm, Greenbelt Arts Center, $22; $20 students, senior, military. It's 1932, and the famous Hollywood writer Ben Hecht has just finished his screenplay for a movie produced by Howard Hughes called SCARFACE, loosely based on the real life story of Al Capone. | 6
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The New Old Jamboree 7–9pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Hosted by Ruthie and the Wranglers - new songs, old songs, and special guests! | 8
The Scrub Pines 7–9pm, New Deal Café, FREE. A collection of ballads and instrumentals, gathered from deep in the woods, along the river and up in the hills. | 9
Thrift Store 10am–4pm, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, FREE. Donations of clothing in good condition also welcome. Donation forms available for tax purposes. | 10
Explorations Unlimited: Dreams with Reiki 1pm, Community Center, FREE. 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.A Visit from Scarface 8pm, Greenbelt Arts Center, $22; $20 students, senior, military. It's 1932, and the famous Hollywood writer Ben Hecht has just finished his screenplay for a movie produced by Howard Hughes called SCARFACE, loosely based on the real life story of Al Capone.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! | 11
Donation Dropoff 9am–12pm, Municipal Building Parking Lot, FREE. Green Drop Charitable Donations. May end early if truck fills. Info: 301-474-8308.Youth Baseball Registration 10am–12pm, Youth Center & Springhill Lake Rec Center, Click for details. Public Awareness Day: Stop Lakeside North Development 10am–3pm, Greenbelt Fire Department, 125 Crescent Road, FREE. A Visit from Scarface 8pm, Greenbelt Arts Center, $22; $20 students, senior, military. It's 1932, and the famous Hollywood writer Ben Hecht has just finished his screenplay for a movie produced by Howard Hughes called SCARFACE, loosely based on the real life story of Al Capone.Mosche Band 8:30–11:30pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Weaving Jazz and Funk in a rhythmic marriage, Mosche Band delivers a passionate and unique style with vitality and connection. |
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Deaf Brunch 10:30am–12pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Deaf and hearing people socialize together using sign language. Newcomers welcome!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 Broadcast 8pm, Comcast 77 & Verizon 19, FREE. “Being Lincoln (2008),†“Hot Afternoon in
Montana(2008),†“Piecing It Together (2008),â€
“Un Café Pour L’Amerique,†“Two Men, Two
Cows, Two Guns,†and “Superdate†| 13
City Council Meeting 8pm, Municipal Building, FREE. Live on Verizon 21, Comcast 71 and http://greenbeltmd.gov/municipaltv13th 8pm, Old Greenbelt Theatre, FREE. Ava Duvernay's film, with guest speakers, part of the We the People series. | 14
The Marianna Previti Group 7:30–9:30pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Cunningly seductive vocals of Marianna Previti and her jazz ensemble as she sails effortlessly through reel-book favorites from the 50s and 60s. Marianna is a three-time winner of DC's WAMA award for Best Jazz Vocalist. Joined by Steve Steckler and Jim Stephanson on guitar and Stefan Custodi on bass. | 15
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.Utopia Film Broadcast 8pm, Comcast 77 & Verizon 19, FREE. “Being Lincoln (2008),†“Hot Afternoon in
Montana(2008),†“Piecing It Together (2008),â€
“Un Café Pour L’Amerique,†“Two Men, Two
Cows, Two Guns,†and “Superdate†| 16
Thrift Store 10am–4pm, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, FREE. Donations of clothing in good condition also welcome. Donation forms available for tax purposes.GHI Board Meeting 7:30pm, GHI Administration Building, FREE. Open sessions of the GHI and GDC Boards of Directors. | 17
Wine Tasting 4–7pm, Greenbelt Co-Op, FREE. The Greenbelt Co-op Supermarket & Pharmacy will be offering a free wine tasting featuring wines selected by our resident wine consultant. Anyone who decides to purchase a tasting wine will receive $1 off the price of each bottle.Utopia Film Broadcast 8pm, Comcast 77 & Verizon 19, FREE. “Being Lincoln (2008),†“Hot Afternoon in
Montana(2008),†“Piecing It Together (2008),â€
“Un Café Pour L’Amerique,†“Two Men, Two
Cows, Two Guns,†and “Superdateâ€Marv Ashby & High Octane 8:30–11:30pm, New Deal Café, FREE. From the West Virginia Panhandle comes this hard-driving no-holds-barred traditional and contemporary bluegrass band. | 18
Youth Baseball Registration 10am–12pm, Youth Center & Springhill Lake Rec Center, Click for details. 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.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! |
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Deaf Brunch 10:30am–12pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Deaf and hearing people socialize together using sign language. Newcomers welcome!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.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 Broadcast 8pm, Comcast 77 & Verizon 19, FREE. “In the Magic of the Green Mountains (2014),â€
“The Random Effect (2014),â€
& “Planet You (2010)†| 20
Presidents’ Day City offices closed.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. | 21
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).Rising Star Karaoke 7–9:30pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Come out and shine as YOU take the stage to sing your favorites! State of the art sound equipment and expansive song selections! Hosted by the dynamic Kelley Hildebrand. | 22
Three Bears for Tots 10:30–11:30am, Patuxent Wildlife Refuge, FREE. Children ages 5 to 7 can learn
what bears can be found in North
America and right here in Maryland.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.Utopia Film Festival Broadcast 8pm, Comcast 77 & Verizon 19, FREE. “In the Magic of the Green Mountains (2014),â€
“The Random Effect (2014),â€
& “Planet You (2010)â€Kings of Crownsville 8:30–11:30pm, New Deal Café, FREE. A 6-piece band making essential music with guitar, keyboards, trumpet, trombone, bass, and drums. Their sound: polished yet rootsy tunes with harmony vocals and New Orleans-style horns. A sizzling musical synthesis of Mississippi and Soho, Newport and New Orleans! | 23
Thrift Store 10am–4pm, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, FREE. Donations of clothing in good condition also welcome. Donation forms available for tax purposes.Astronomical Society: OSIRIS-REx 7:30pm, Community Center, FREE. Dr. Joseph A.
Nuth, senior scientist for primitive
bodies at Goddard
Space Flight Center will
discuss the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft, which is traveling
to Bennu, a carbonaceous asteroid
whose regolith may record
the earliest history of our solar
system. Bennu may contain the
molecular precursors to the origin
of life and the Earth’s oceans.
Bennu is also one of the most
potentially hazardous asteroids, as
it has a relatively high probability
of impacting the Earth late in
the 22nd century. | 24
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).Utopia Film Festival Broadcast 8pm, Comcast 77 & Verizon 19, FREE. “In the Magic of the Green Mountains (2014),â€
“The Random Effect (2014),â€
& “Planet You (2010)â€Rock-A-Sonics 8:30–11:30pm, New Deal Café, FREE. An amazing band led by young phenom, Willie Barry. Playing a compelling mix of authentic rockabilly, vintage country, and atomic age rock and roll, they will keep you dancing and shouting for more! | 25
Donation Dropoff 9am–12pm, Municipal Building Parking Lot, FREE. Green Drop Charitable Donations. May end early if truck fills. Info: 301-474-8308.Youth Baseball Registration 10am–12pm, Youth Center & Springhill Lake Rec Center, Click for details. Greenbelt Nursery School Open House 10am–1pm, Greenbelt Nursery School, FREE. Classes for children ages 2, 3 and 4.Jazz Jam w/ Greg Meyer 1–5pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Bring on your jazz groove and join in this community jam session!Wild Anacostias 8:30–11:30pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Hyattsville's premiere New Orleans/Blues style, funky, raucous, merry-making Zydeco party band! |
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Deaf Brunch 10:30am–12pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Deaf and hearing people socialize together using sign language. Newcomers welcome!A Glimpse through the Midst 2–4pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Reading, Signing, & Art Show by author David L. Cooper and illustrator Lucyann F. Dirksen.The Armor of Light 3pm, Greenbriar Community Building, FREE. Please bring a drink or snack to share.Oscars Party 8pm, Old Greenbelt Theatre, FREE. Academy Awards on the big screen! Theater staff will lead
games, trivia contests and Bingo.
As a fundraiser, the theater will
auction off some movie posters. | 27
City Council Meeting 8pm, Municipal Building, FREE. Live on Verizon 21, Comcast 71 and http://greenbeltmd.gov/municipaltv | 28
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner 5:30–7:30pm, Greenbelt Community Church, FREE. Volunteers cook and serve pancakes, sausage, and baked apples to anyone who comes to eat. There is no fee, but a free-will offering is received to assist local people in need of food and medicine.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.County Council Member Todd Turner Listening Session 7pm, Municipal Building, FREE. Update on District 4 priorities and achievements,
FY18 Budget, the Blue Ribbon Commission report, and
discuss issues that are important to you and your community |
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