Greenbelt
Community
Calendar
Community
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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 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. | 2
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). | 3
The New Old Jamboree 7–9pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Hosted by Ruthie and the Wranglers - new songs, old songs, and special guests!GHI Election Candidates’ Forum 7:30pm, Municipal Building, FREE. Ask questions to candidates for the May 14–15 election & annual meeting. | 4
Freedom from Smoking 6–7:30pm, Doctors Community Hospital, North Building, Room 415, FREE. Free 8-week program designed to help people during their journeys toward smoke-free and healthier living. In addition to support and education, participants of this free eight-week program receive blood pressure screenings and carbon monoxide level monitoring. | 5
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. | 6
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Green Man Festival 11am–9pm, Roosevelt Center, FREE. Music, vendors, crafts, environmental awareness, food, and fun in beautiful downtown Greenbelt to celebrate the sun! The outdoor festival goes until 5pm, then the music moves inside until 9pm.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 Homespun Ceilidh Band 8–9:30pm, Greenbelt Arts Center, $20, $18 Student/60+/Military, $14 Youth. The Homespun Ceilidh Band delivers high-energy traditional and contemporary music. With their lighthearted and fun approach to performances as well as their distinctive "Big Band" Celtic sound, they will set your toes tapping.Pleasant Touch Demonstrations Roosevelt Center, Green Man Festival, FREE. Saturday 10am–6pm; Sunday 11am–4pm |
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Farmers Market Opening Day 10am–2pm, Municipal Building Parking Lot, FREE. It's back for the season! Our producer-only farmers market every Sunday (except Labor Day), May until Thanksgiving.Green Man Festival 11am–9pm, Roosevelt Center, FREE. Music, vendors, crafts, environmental awareness, food, and fun in beautiful downtown Greenbelt to celebrate the sun! The outdoor festival goes until 5pm, then the music moves inside until 9pm.Deaf Brunch 10:30am–12pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Deaf and hearing people socialize together using sign language. Newcomers welcome!Sunday Ultimate 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.Pleasant Touch Demonstrations Roosevelt Center, Green Man Festival, FREE. Saturday 10am–6pm; Sunday 11am–4pm | 9
City Council Meeting 8pm, Municipal Building, FREE. Live on Verizon 21, Comcast 71 and http://greenbeltmd.gov/municipaltvGrief Support Group Doctors Hospital Critical Care Conference Room, 2nd floor, FREE. Provides supportive listening, sharing and psycho-educational resources for people who have experienced a loss. In addition to a focus on validation and normalization, participants learn more about the effects of grief and tactics to manage it. These meetings are facilitated by Cynthia Swan, LCPC, grief and bereavement counselor with Capital Caring Hospice of Largo. | 10
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Stroke Support Group 1–3pm, Doctors Hospital Professional Bldg, 1st floor conf. room, 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).Around the Co-op Series 4–7pm, Greenbelt Co-Op, FREE. The program will draw inspiration from around the store as we explore one of the departments, aisles, or some new products.
We will bring out some less familiar items and even some old favorites. We will also highlight some of the lesser known store services. We will provide samples and discounts when possible, and we will always strive to expose customers to “the rest of the store.â€Freedom from Smoking 6–7:30pm, Doctors Community Hospital, North Building, Room 415, FREE. Free 8-week program designed to help people during their journeys toward smoke-free and healthier living. In addition to support and education, participants of this free eight-week program receive blood pressure screenings and carbon monoxide level monitoring. | 12
Thrift Store 10am–4pm, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, FREE. Donations of clothing in good condition also welcome. Donation forms available for tax purposes.GHI Election GHI Office, FREE. Election ballots can be cast after Thursday's membership meeting, or Friday at the GHI Office from 7-10am and 5-8pm. | 13
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).Spring Skate Series 5–7pm, Springhill Lake Recreation Center, FREE. Bring the family and join your friends at the Springhill Lake Recreation Center gymnasium. Roller-skates provided free of charge or bring your own. For more information call 301-397-2212.GHI Election GHI Office, FREE. Election ballots can be cast after Thursday's membership meeting, or Friday at the GHI Office from 7-10am and 5-8pm. | 14
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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!Sunday Ultimate 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.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. | 16
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. | 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). | 18
Freedom from Smoking 6–7:30pm, Doctors Community Hospital, North Building, Room 415, FREE. Free 8-week program designed to help people during their journeys toward smoke-free and healthier living. In addition to support and education, participants of this free eight-week program receive blood pressure screenings and carbon monoxide level monitoring.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. | 19
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. | 20
kinK 8–10pm, Greenbelt Arts Center, $20, $18 Student/50+/Military. An original script that looks at vigilante justice in the leather community after one of their own is killed during a scene and the courts rule the death accidental. His lover and his friends decide to put the accused 'On Trial' and decide what his ultimate fate should be. Written and directed by William Leary. A guest production from Wolf Pack Theatre

*Parental notice: contains adult language, strong sexual situations, graphic violence, and partial nudity. No children to be admitted. | 21
FREE Store-Wide Tasting Event 11am–3pm, Greenbelt Co-Op, FREE. Join us for a store-wide tasting event. We will feature products from every department, offer free samples and many give aways.kinK 8–10pm, Greenbelt Arts Center, $20, $18 Student/50+/Military. An original script that looks at vigilante justice in the leather community after one of their own is killed during a scene and the courts rule the death accidental. His lover and his friends decide to put the accused 'On Trial' and decide what his ultimate fate should be. Written and directed by William Leary. A guest production from Wolf Pack Theatre

*Parental notice: contains adult language, strong sexual situations, graphic violence, and partial nudity. No children to be admitted. |
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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!kinK 2–4pm, Greenbelt Arts Center, $20, $18 Student/50+/Military. An original script that looks at vigilante justice in the leather community after one of their own is killed during a scene and the courts rule the death accidental. His lover and his friends decide to put the accused 'On Trial' and decide what his ultimate fate should be. Written and directed by William Leary. A guest production from Wolf Pack Theatre
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*Parental notice: contains adult language, strong sexual situations, graphic violence, and partial nudity. No children to be admitted.Sunday Ultimate 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. | 23
City Council Meeting 8pm, Municipal Building, FREE. Live on Verizon 21, Comcast 71 and http://greenbeltmd.gov/municipaltv | 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. | 25
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.Freedom from Smoking 6–7:30pm, Doctors Community Hospital, North Building, Room 415, FREE. Free 8-week program designed to help people during their journeys toward smoke-free and healthier living. In addition to support and education, participants of this free eight-week program receive blood pressure screenings and carbon monoxide level monitoring. | 26
Thrift Store 10am–4pm, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, FREE. Donations of clothing in good condition also welcome. Donation forms available for tax purposes.Songwriters' Open Mic 7–10pm, New Deal Café, FREE. Songwriters' Association of Washington (SAW) open Mic with Lynn Hollyfield | 27
kinK 8–10pm, Greenbelt Arts Center, $20, $18 Student/50+/Military. An original script that looks at vigilante justice in the leather community after one of their own is killed during a scene and the courts rule the death accidental. His lover and his friends decide to put the accused 'On Trial' and decide what his ultimate fate should be. Written and directed by William Leary. A guest production from Wolf Pack Theatre

*Parental notice: contains adult language, strong sexual situations, graphic violence, and partial nudity. No children to be admitted. | 28
kinK 8–10pm, Greenbelt Arts Center, $20, $18 Student/50+/Military. An original script that looks at vigilante justice in the leather community after one of their own is killed during a scene and the courts rule the death accidental. His lover and his friends decide to put the accused 'On Trial' and decide what his ultimate fate should be. Written and directed by William Leary. A guest production from Wolf Pack Theatre

*Parental notice: contains adult language, strong sexual situations, graphic violence, and partial nudity. No children to be admitted. |
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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!kinK 2–4pm, Greenbelt Arts Center, $20, $18 Student/50+/Military. An original script that looks at vigilante justice in the leather community after one of their own is killed during a scene and the courts rule the death accidental. His lover and his friends decide to put the accused 'On Trial' and decide what his ultimate fate should be. Written and directed by William Leary. A guest production from Wolf Pack Theatre
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*Parental notice: contains adult language, strong sexual situations, graphic violence, and partial nudity. No children to be admitted.Sunday Ultimate 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. | 30
Memorial Day City offices closed. | 31
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