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Pyramid Atlantic Arts Center and the Silver Spring Regional Center are joining forces this summer to present "Screen on the Lot," a free outdoor movie series for the public presented on a large outdoor screen in the Pyramid Atlantic parking lot at 8230 Georgia Ave. The public is invited to bring a blanket, lawn chairs and a picnic to enjoy the cinematic experience. 

At 9 p.m. July 8, there will be a screening of "School of Rock," directed by Richard Linklater and starring Jack Black. The film is about a wannabe rock star in need of cash who poses as a substitute teacher at a prep school and tries to turn his class into a rock band.

At 9 p.m. July 22, "Transformers" will be screened at Pyramid Atlantic. The film, directed by Michael Bay, stars Shia LaBeouf, Megan Fox and Josh Duhamel and features an ancient struggle between two extraterrestrial clans, the heroic Autobots and the evil Decepticons, with a clue to the ultimate power held by a young teenager. 

The final film of the summer will be "Iron Man," screened at 9 p.m. Aug. 5. Directed by Jon Favreau and starring Robert Downey Jr., Terrence Howard and Jeff Bridges, the film is the story of a wealthy industrialist Tony Stark, who is forced to build an armored suit after a life-threatening incident. He ultimately decides to use its technology to fight against evil. 

All the films are rated PG-13 and free. For more information, e-mail jdominguez@pyramid-atlantic.org.

Three straight nights of live music in downtown Silver Spring

The "Friday Night Spotlight" concert series continues from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday with music from Latin jazz band Dual Rhythm at Silver Plaza on Ellsworth Drive between Georgia Avenue and Fenton Street in downtown Silver Spring.

The series will run every Friday through Aug. 14 and will feature a musical performance, face-painting and temporary tattoos, among other children's activities. For more information, visit www.downtownsilver

spring.com.

The series accompanies the "Silver Spring Swings" concert series on Thursday nights. From 7 to 9 p.m. this Thursday, The Fabulous Bel-Airs will play oldies music at Silver Plaza. The "Silver Spring Swing Series" runs Thursdays through Aug. 6.

And Saturday, Doctor's Orders will play pop, rock and Motown hits for a Fourth of July performance from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Silver Plaza. It is part of a concert series running every Saturday night through Aug. 8.

Burtonsville company to host ‘Parade of Ponds' benefit

Premier Ponds, a Burtonsville-based pond builder, is hosting its second annual Parade of Ponds July 25-26. It is a self guided tour of over 30 ponds, waterfalls, streams and water gardens in Montgomery and Howard counties.  Some of the features are located at commercial locations, while most are at private residences.

Tickets are $15 per person. All proceeds will benefit Shepherd's Table, a Silver Spring-based nonprofit that provides services to the homeless. For more information about the Parade of Ponds, call 240-508-5671. For more information about Shepherd's Table, go to www.shepherdstable.org.

Springbrook grad seeks help

for Semester at Sea trip

Louis Chambers, a 2007 Springbrook High School grad and Morehouse College student featured in a Gazette story last week, is seeking donations for his Semester at Sea trip this fall, as well as assistance for a documentary he plans to film while on his journey. For more information, call Chambers at 202-680-3484 or e-mail him at LChambers600@

hotmail.com.

Vacation Bible school

held in Colesville

The Colesville Baptist Church will hold a vacation Bible school for children age 2 and older and adults from 6:30 to 9 p.m. July 13 to 17 at the church, 13100 Andrew Drive in Silver Spring. Preregistration is appreciated but not required. Call Jean and Pat at 301-384-9153 from noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday for more information.

Summer youth cruiser passes available for Ride On buses

Summer youth cruiser passes for the county's Ride On bus service are available for purchase from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Eastern Montgomery Regional Services Center, 3300 Briggs Chaney Road, Silver Spring. With a pass, county residents age 18 and younger can take unlimited rides until Aug. 31 for $15. Bring correct change and proof of age, which can be a passport or birth certificate. Credit card payments are only accepted with mail-in orders. For more information, go to www.montgomerycountymd.gov/tsvtmpl.asp?url=/content/DOT/transit/

routesandschedules/brochures/

youth.asp.

Library brings beach

to Silver Spring for family event

Those who can't get to the beach this summer can visit the Silver Spring Library from 2 to 3:30 p.m. July 11 for an "Afternoon at the Beach." The event, at the library — 8901 Colesville Road in Silver Spring — is a Montgomery County Public Libraries Summer Reading event. Attendees can decorate their own flip-flops, create a sand design in a bottle, show their skill with the hula hoop, make their own smoothie and, of course, read.

Attendees are encouraged to register by contacting Susan Levin at susan.levine@montgomery

countymd.gov or 240-773-9420. The event is for ages 10-18.

Downcounty libraries to hold Guitar Hero tournaments

The Wheaton, White Oak, Silver Spring and Long Branch libraries will each hold a Guitar Hero qualifying tournament this month to find the player best suited to represent each library in a countywide Guitar Hero tournament.

First up is Wheaton Library's tournament, held at 2 p.m. July 8 at the library, 11701 Georgia Ave. Next is White Oak's, which will be held at 2 p.m. July 9 at the library, 11701 New Hampshire Ave.

The Silver Spring Library, at 8901 Colesville Road, will have a tournament at 2 p.m. July 20. And finally, residents can compete at Long Branch Library, 8800 Garland Ave., at 2 p.m. July 22.

Winners of each tournament will receive a prize and represent the libraries at the final competition, which will be held at 2 p.m. July 30 at the parks department headquarters, 4010 Randolph Road in Wheaton. For more information, call 240-777-6985.

The competition, co-sponsored by the county Department of Recreation, is for age 12 and older. Snacks and drinks will be provided at each event.

State official to speak on drug abuse at Arden Courts event

Arden Courts, an Alzheimer's assisted living community in Silver Spring, will host a seminar called "Protecting the Vulnerable Adult from Abuse and Drug Diversion for Maryland Long-term Care Facilities." The seminar will take place from 2 to 3:30 p.m. July 22 at Arden Courts, 2505 Musgrove Road in Silver Spring. Toni Colantonio-Katz, education and outreach coordinator for the Maryland Office of the Attorney General's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, will speak at the seminar. Refreshments and assorted desserts will be served. For more information, call 301-847-3051.

Send news items, announcements and community events to Robert Dongu at rdongu@gazette.net, or call him at 240-473-7505. Send them by mail to Burtonsville Gazette, 13501 Virginia Manor Road, Laurel, MD 20707.

White Oak Library

to host diabetes program

The start of a four-part class on the symptoms, prevention and treatment of diabetes will take place from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the White Oak Library, 11701 New Hampshire Ave. in Silver Spring. The event is part of the African-American Health Program. For more information, call the library at 240-773-9555.

Second week of ice dance clinic to be held at Wheaton Ice Arena

The second week of professional ice dancing instruction will be provided to intermediate skaters (Gamma level and up or age 5 and older) in the ice dance clinic, Monday-July 10 at the Wheaton Ice Arena, 11717 Orebaugh Ave. in Wheaton. Skaters should have a clear grasp of edges, three-turns and mohawks. They will learn dance patterns and music interpretation and participate in on- and off-ice drills and strength-building exercises. Bring a lunch and/or snack as well as sneakers for off-ice training. Register at www.parkpass.org.

Brookside Nature Center summer programs

Learn why today is a holiday while using clues to hunt for a treasure in the park, during the July 4th holiday treasure hunt, 11 a.m. to noon Saturday. Fee is $5. For age 4 and older; reservations required by entering course number 73807 at www.parkpass.org.

Bat campfire at Maydale

Do bats want to nest in your hair or drink your blood? Roast marshmallows, view bats from a hilltop perch and find out these answers and more, 8:15 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. July 8 at Maydale Park, 1638 Maydale Drive in Cloverly. All ages welcome; fee is $1. No reservations are required, but the program will be canceled if it's raining.

Brookside Nature Center is located at 1400 Glenallan Ave. For more information, call 301-946-9071.