Greenbelt
Community
Calendar
Community
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March 2017 |
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Night Watch Paradox 7:30–9:30pm, New Deal Café, FREE. A world where airships roam the skies, steam powers Rube Goldberg-inspired contraptions. Imagine a talented collective of musicians, composers and artists who bring these visions to life in a unique musical melange that is lyrically, musically, and visually evocative. This is "Night Watch Paradox!"Dying Laughing 8pm, Old Greenbelt Theatre, $9; Senior/Student $8; Kids $6. A documentary focused on the craft, creative process and complicated lives of stand-up comedians. | 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.The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee 8pm, Greenbelt Arts Center, $25; $22 students/sen/mil; $14 youth. The 8-Balls 8:30–11:30pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Get your classic rock groove on with this great band featuring music from the 60s and 70s!! | 4
Free Diet to Go Consultations 9am–12pm, Greenbelt Co-Op, FREE. The Greenbelt Co-op invites you to an exclusive tasting event!
Come try Diet-to-Go, at our exclusive tasting event. Find out how you can lose 10 pounds in 30 days with America’s best tasting diet meal plan, rated #1 for taste by Epicurious (beating Nutrisystem, eDiets, Biggest Loser, and Jenny Craig.)
Diet-to-Go takes the effort out of healthy eating. A Diet-to-Go specialist will help you choose from the Balance, Balance-D Diabetes, and Carb30 menu, to best fit your lifestyle and help you reach your goals.Youth Baseball Registration 10am–12pm, Youth Center & Springhill Lake Rec Center, Click for details. GATE Orientation Class 10am, Greenbelt Community Center, Suite 204, FREE. Learn how to become a member of GATe! Start creating your own videos! RSVP to greenbeltaccess@gmail.com to get our policies & procedures handbook.Buried Treasure: An Underground Musical Adventure 7pm, Community Center Auditorium, $5. Josh is as brave as a lion, Harriet is as wise as an owl, and
Miranda is always as good as gold – or so they think, until an
adventure in the Underworld challenges their surface notions
and impels the trio to a deeper understanding of courage, wisdom,
and goodness. In a world where dragons and gnomes
are real, can three high-school kids break a spell of ignorance
and rescue Sophia, the Underworld’s rightful queen?
Advance tickets strongly recommended: 301-397-2208The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee 8pm, Greenbelt Arts Center, $25; $22 students/sen/mil; $14 youth. Karl Stoll and the Danger Zone 8:30–11:30pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Seen on NPR's "A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor", this WAMMIE-nominated, high-energy rockin’ blues band plays a unique mix of danceable tunes with originals and blues masters such as Muddy Waters, Jimmy Reed, The Fabulous Thunderbirds and The Nighthawks. | |||
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Deaf Brunch 10:30am–12pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Deaf and hearing people socialize together using sign language. Newcomers welcome!Buried Treasure: An Underground Musical Adventure 3pm, Community Center Auditorium, $5. Josh is as brave as a lion, Harriet is as wise as an owl, and
Miranda is always as good as gold – or so they think, until an
adventure in the Underworld challenges their surface notions
and impels the trio to a deeper understanding of courage, wisdom,
and goodness. In a world where dragons and gnomes
are real, can three high-school kids break a spell of ignorance
and rescue Sophia, the Underworld’s rightful queen?
Advance tickets strongly recommended: 301-397-2208Lulu's Fate 5–8pm, New Deal Café, FREE. A mix of music from the Appalachian, southern string band, and country blues traditions, as well as original tunes and covers from Hank Williams to Tom Waits. The trio blends virtuosic instrumentals with lush 3-part vocal harmonies to create new interpretations of traditional tunes.Utopia Film Broadcast 8pm, Comcast 77 & Verizon 19, FREE. “Graveyard of the Great Lakes (2015),â€
“Autism: Made in America,â€
& “The Worst of the Worst (2013)†| 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).It Happened One Night 1pm, Old Greenbelt Theatre, FREE. Frank Capra's seminal screwball comedy starring Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert!Garden Club Plot Assignments 7:30pm, Community Center, Room 114, FREE. Info: Martha Tomecek, 301-614-0691. | 7
The New Old Jamboree 7–9pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Hosted by Ruthie and the Wranglers - new songs, old songs, and special guests!Grant Writing Workshop 7:30–8:30pm, Police Department Meeting Room, FREE. Sponsored by Greenbelt Community Foundation | 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.Zero Waste Circle 7:30pm, Public Works, FREE. Utopia Film Broadcast 8pm, Comcast 77 & Verizon 19, FREE. “Graveyard of the Great Lakes (2015),â€
“Autism: Made in America,â€
& “The Worst of the Worst (2013)†| 9
Thrift Store 10am–4pm, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, FREE. Donations of clothing in good condition also welcome. Donation forms available for tax purposes.Computer Club 7–8:30pm, Community Center, Room 112, FREE. Monthly meeting; everyone is welcome to discuss computers and electronic devices. | 10
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.The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee 8pm, Greenbelt Arts Center, $25; $22 students/sen/mil; $14 youth. Utopia Film Broadcast 8pm, Comcast 77 & Verizon 19, FREE. “Graveyard of the Great Lakes (2015),â€
“Autism: Made in America,â€
& “The Worst of the Worst (2013)â€The Wharf Rats 8:30–11pm, New Deal Café, FREE. shakin' psychedelic jam band playing tasty originals, Grateful Dead, Floyd, Cash, Isaak, Feat, Jerry, Morrison, Tucker & groovalicious classics at every show. | 11
Donation Dropoff 9am–12pm, Municipal Building Parking Lot, FREE. Green Drop Charitable Donations. May end early if truck fills. Info: 301-474-8308.Green Yards & Garden Workshop 10am–12pm, Public Works, FREE. Learn best practices for environmentally-friendly lawn and garden care.The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee 8pm, Greenbelt Arts Center, $25; $22 students/sen/mil; $14 youth. Split 2nd 8:30–11:30pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Readers Choice Award Winner for Best Local Band three years in a row - 2013, 2014 & 2015 (Capital Gazette)! They play all your favorite tunes from the 60s to today, from Classic Rock to Motown to Country to Pop and stretching across a variety of popular musical genres.Buried Treasure: An Underground Musical Adventure Community Center Auditorium, $5. Shows at 2pm and 7pm. Josh is as brave as a lion, Harriet is as wise as an owl, and Miranda is always as good as gold – or so they think, until an
adventure in the Underworld challenges their surface notions
and impels the trio to a deeper understanding of courage, wisdom,
and goodness. In a world where dragons and gnomes
are real, can three high-school kids break a spell of ignorance
and rescue Sophia, the Underworld’s rightful queen?
Advance tickets strongly recommended: 301-397-2208 |
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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 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee 2pm, Greenbelt Arts Center, $25; $22 students/sen/mil; $14 youth. 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!Wynne Paris & Groovananda 7–9pm, New Deal Café, FREE. World beat, rock, jazz, kirtan, folk, Indian, trance & Gospel. | 13
City Council Meeting 8pm, Municipal Building, FREE. Live on Verizon 21, Comcast 71 and http://greenbeltmd.gov/municipaltv | 14
Holy Redeemer School Open House 7–8:30pm, 4902 Berwyn Road, FREE. Pre-K through 8th grade, with before & after care available.The Loose Ends 7–9pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Blending early British Invasion, Buddhism, alt country, and traditional rock-n-roll with jurisprudence and a healthy worship of Mick Jagger, The Loose Ends seek to satisfy all musical palates all of the time. | 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. | 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
FREE Beer Tasting 4–7pm, Greenbelt Co-Op, FREE. Join us for a a tasting of one of DC's most successful and prominent craft breweries - DC Brau. We will be tasting some new stuff from them as well as their regular offerings. Last time, we did this, they brought some good swag to give away. Fingers crossed this time too!Eleanor & Franklin Roosevelt Democratic Club: Environment 7:30pm, Greenbriar Community Building, FREE. Martha Ainsworth of
the Maryland Sierra Club will
will speak about proposed
legislation currently
before the Maryland General
Assembly, the Prince George’s
County Council and Congress.The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee 8pm, Greenbelt Arts Center, $25; $22 students/sen/mil; $14 youth. Sligo Creek Stompers 8:30–11:30pm, New Deal Café, FREE. A raucous but refined blend of traditional roots music: old time and bluegrass, ragtime and traditional jazz, haunted Irish fiddle tunes and Texas & gypsy swing.Sobriety Checkpoint 9pm–2am, Greenbelt Road and Lakecrest Drive, FREE. | 18
Greenbelt Volksmarch 10am–4pm, Greenbelt Youth Center, Free, or $3 for IVV/AVA credit. We have designed two 5 Km trails. The first goes through Greenbelt walking paths in the original part of Greenbelt. The 2nd goes through more of the new Greenbelt and by the lake. Some of the walk is on unpaved paths and has small hills.Compost Workshop 10:30am–12pm, Greenbelt Public Works, 555 Crescent Road, FREE. Learn about composting!Red Archer Book Launch Party 4–6pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Come discuss the second book in the Red August series with author H. L. Brooks enjoy refreshments. Red Archer is the second book in her Red August series. The series is a mature retelling of Red Riding Hood set in a small town in Maryland in the 1980s.Starry Night Gala, a benefit for Moosehart Child City 6pm, College Park Moose Lodge, $30; $25 in advance. Call 301-441-2725 or 301-935-5525 for info.The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee 8pm, Greenbelt Arts Center, $25; $22 students/sen/mil; $14 youth. 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. |
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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 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee 2pm, Greenbelt Arts Center, $25; $22 students/sen/mil; $14 youth. 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. | 20
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
Holy Redeemer School Open House (Pre-K) 6:30–7:30pm, 4902 Berwyn Road, FREE. Before & after care available.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
Nursing Triage Appointments 1–3pm, Community Center, FREE. Blood Pressure Screening, Body Mass Index Review, Heart and Lung Check, Weight, Mental Health Screening, Activity of Daily Living Assessment, or Brief Cognitive Assessment. For more or an appointment, call Katherine Farzin at 240-542-2033.Djangolaya 7–9pm, New Deal Café, FREE. From swing to bossa nova to tango, this acoustic group has a European flair celebrating the music of Django Reinhardt and gypsy jazz! | 23
Thrift Store 10am–4pm, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, FREE. Donations of clothing in good condition also welcome. Donation forms available for tax purposes.Raquy Danziger and Düm 7–10pm, New Deal Café, FREE. A 4-piece Turkish Rhythm Celebration! Raquy is a celebrated performer known worldwide for her expertise on the dumbek, the Middle-Eastern hand drum. Hailing from unlikely Western roots, Raquy has distinguished herself as a unique phenomenon. | 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).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.The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee 8pm, Greenbelt Arts Center, $25; $22 students/sen/mil; $14 youth. Kurt Crandall & the Blues All-Stars 8:30–11:30pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Richmond based harmonica player & vocalist Kurt Crandall is a master of the West Coast meets Chicago sound. He will be joined by an all-star band - Pete Kanaras (Chris O’Leary, Nighthawks), Randy Ball (Hard Swimmin’ Fish), Tam Sullivan (Flatfoot Sam) and Andrew Guttman (Miss Tess and the Talkbacks). | 25
Donation Dropoff 9am–12pm, Municipal Building Parking Lot, FREE. Green Drop Charitable Donations. May end early if truck fills. Info: 301-474-8308.Jazz Jam w/ Greg Meyer 1–5pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Bring on your jazz groove and join in this community jam session!The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee 8pm, Greenbelt Arts Center, $25; $22 students/sen/mil; $14 youth. Steel City Jug Slammers 8:30–11:30pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Like juke-joint heroes of the early 1900's, this group of young musicians from Birmingham, Alabama perform Delta blues and old time jug music on traditional and homemade instruments. |
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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 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!Utopia Film Broadcast 8pm, Comcast 77 & Verizon 19, FREE. “Living On Your Feet†(2010), “Souls of Mischief†(2011) & “After the Factory†(2012) | 27
Greenbelt CERT 7:30pm, Police Station, FREE. Overview of the
CERT Leadership Retreat/Goals for 2017-2018, Proposed budget
request for Public Safety Work Session, Public Safety Budget Work
session with City Council (Date and Time), Shirt Update, Reminder
about American Red Cross Fire Alarm Installation Volunteer Opportunity
(4/22), Membership Categories, New Business.City Council Meeting 8pm, Municipal Building, FREE. Live on Verizon 21, Comcast 71 and http://greenbeltmd.gov/municipaltv | 28
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).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.Advisory Committee on Environmental Sustainability 7:30pm, Community Center, FREE. GreenACES and GREEN Team | 29
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.4ThaGruv 7:30–9:30pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Smooth sounds of Contemporary Jazz with a twist of Funk. This Band of 5 seasoned musicians puts their spin on tunes by artists you know and love, from Jeff Lorber to Hall and Oates, also delivering fresh arrangements of cherished Jazz Standards. Part of Jazz Under The Stars, sponsored by FONDCA.Utopia Film Broadcast 8pm, Comcast 77 & Verizon 19, FREE. “Living On Your Feet†(2010), “Souls of Mischief†(2011) & “After the Factory†(2012) | 30
Greenbelt Federal Credit Union (GFCU) Annual Meeting 7pm, Community Center, FREE. We’ll have lots of snacks, so bring your appetite! Agenda includes business meeting, election, refreshments & door prizes.Thrift Store 10am–4pm, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, FREE. Donations of clothing in good condition also welcome. Donation forms available for tax purposes. | 31
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. “Living On Your Feet†(2010), “Souls of Mischief†(2011) & “After the Factory†(2012)Jennifer Cooper & GroovSpan 8:30–11:30pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Beautiful vocals from a former professional opera singer, and tight melodies from the band. From Duke Ellington to Doobie Brothers, Antonio Jobim to Adele, Bill Withers to Blondie, this eclectic ensemble covers a wide variety of genres, decades, styles and grooves of popular music! |
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