Clinton community calendar

Thursday, Dec. 7, 2006

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Thursday, Dec. 7

Folk Art-Traditions and Innovations will be on display from 8:30 a.m. to 9:45 p.m. Monday through Thursday through Dec. 30 at Arts⁄Harmony Hall Regional Center, 10701 Livingston Road, Fort Washington. Art work also on display from 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Fridays and 10 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Saturdays. Call 301-203-6070; TTY 301-203-3803.

Seniors Continental Breakfast for ages 60 and older will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. at Allentown Fitness and Splash Park, 7210 Allentown Road, Fort Washington. Call 301-449-5567; TTY 301-203-6030.

A trip to the Winter Festival of Lights at Watkins Park will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. leaving from Stephen Decatur Community Center, 8200 Pinewood Drive, Clinton. Bring a canned good to donate to local food pantries. Preregistration is required. The cost is $3 for residents; $4 others. Call 301-297-4648; TTY 301-203-6030.

A free business workshop, Health Insurance Options will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at The Economic Development and Training Institute, 5625 Allentown Road, Suite 105 Camp Springs. Registration is required. Call 301-423-0524.

Belly dancing classes will be offered on Thursdays at Suitland Community Center, 5600 Regency Lane, Forestville. Beginning classes will be held 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and intermediate⁄advanced classes are from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Nor prior experience is necessary. Call 301-736-3518; TTY 301-203-6030.

Guiding Eyes for the Blind, www.cdc.guidingeyes.org, is looking for volunteers to love and socialize a future guide dog in their home. To learn more, attend one of the classes held at 7 p.m. on Thursday evenings at St. Matthews Church, 14900 Annapolis Road, Bowie. For information call Laura Waters, Volunteer Coordinator at 410-798-6859 or ljwaters@comcast.net.

Friday, Dec. 8

A holiday craft workshop is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Marlow Heights Community Center, 2800 St. Clair Drive, Marlow Heights. Create holiday ornaments, crafts, and cards. The fee, includes supplies and light refreshments, is $2 for residents; $3 others. Call 301-423-0505; TTY 301-203-6030.

The Gingerbread House show and contest will be on display from noon to 5 p.m. daily through Dec. 10 at Darnall’s Chance House Museum, 14800 Governor Oden Bowie Drive, Upper Marlboro. Cost is $1. Visitors also can vote for their favorite entry in the adult and children’s divisions, which will be tallied for the Viewer’s Choice Awards. Call 301-952-8010 or TTY 301-454-1472.

The 20th annual Winter Festival of Lights in Prince George’s County will be on display from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. nightly through Jan. 1. A donation of canned goods is also requested to give to area foodbanks. Admission is $10 per car or van; $10 per multi-visit pass; $15 per mini-bus or limo; $25 per bus. Free admission Dec. 25. Call 301-699-2456 or TTY 301-218-6768.

Saturday, Dec. 9

Tots Day Out is scheduled to be held for ages 3 to 5 from 9 a.m. to noon at Allentown Fitness & Splash Park, 7210 Allentown Road, Fort Washington. Get your errands done while the children enjoy tumbling, swimming, crafts, movies, and games. Bring swimwear, and a non-perishable lunch. Registration is required; space is limited. The cost is $10 for residents; $12 others. Call 301-449-5567; TTY 301-203-6030.

An Animal Show is scheduled to be held for ages 2 and older from 10 to 11 a.m. at Clearwater Nature Center, 11000 Thrift Road, Clinton. Children will have fun meeting local wildlife. Questions and touching the animals is encouraged. Reservations are required. The cost is $1 for residents; $2 others. Call 301-297-4575; TTY 301-699-2544.

A Santa Parade is scheduled to be held for ages 17 and younger from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Stephen Decatur Community Center, 8200 Pinewood Drive, Clinton. The center and the North Clinton Citizens Association hosts the annual Santa Parade led by Clinton’s Volunteer Fire Department. Call 301-297-4648; TTY 301-203-6030.

Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops can fulfill some of the requirements for earning a geology badge the fun way, through hands-on activities scheduled to be held from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Clearwater Nature Center, 11000 Thrift Road, Clinton. Reservations are required. The cost is $3 for residents; $4 others. Call : 301-297-4575; TTY 301-699-2544.

A holiday craft workshop will be held for ages 13 and older from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Glassmanor Community Center, 1101 Marcy Ave., Oxon Hill. Make crafts to decorate your house. The cost is $10 for residents; $18 others. Call 301-567-6033; TTY 301-203-6030.

The 9th annual Suitlandfestival and Community Apprciation Ceremony is scheduled to be held 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Suitland Community Center, 5600 Regency Lane, Forestville. View the entire calendar online at http:⁄⁄www.trumba.com⁄calendars⁄suitlandfestcdc501c3s_calendar

The Maryland Choral Society presents “Welcome, Yule“, a Christmas concert at 7:30 p.m. at Bethany Christian Church, 7128 Allentown Road, Fort Washington. Call 301-961-7131 for information and tickets at advance prices.

An Adult Line and Hand Dance Party is scheduled to be held for ages 21 and older from 9 p.m. to midnight at Suitland Community Center, 5600 Regency Lane, Forestville. Meet new people, dance, listen to the latest dance tunes and enjoy refreshments. The cost is $8 per person. Call 301-736-3518; TTY 301-203-6030.

Pee Wee Basketball Season begins for ages 5 and 6 at Southern Area Community Centers. Participants will learn basketball fundamentals, sportsmanship and the individual responsibility to the team. Games are played on Saturdays at predetermined Southern Area community centers. Call the center prior to registration. Preregistration is required. The cost is $35. Call 301-203-6000; TTY 301-203-6030.

Sunday, Dec. 10

Family ice skating will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Sundays at Tucker Road Ice Rink, 1770 Tucker Road, Fort Washington. Admission fee does not include skate rental. The skate rental is $2. For admission information, call 301-265-1525.

Monday, Dec. 11

Registration is scheduled to begin at 7 a.m. for Winter⁄Spring 2007 classes. SMARTlink mail-in registrations opened, and Internet, automated telephone, and in-person resident registration begins for Department of Parks and Recreation classes. To view classes, visit www.pgparks.com and click on the SMARTlink logo in the upper left corner of the web page. Call the Public Affairs and Marketing Office at 301-699-2407; TTY 301-699-2544.

Active Adult Exercise with Nancy will be held from 9 to 10:30 a.m. every Monday Tuesday and Friday at the Camp Springs Senior Center, 6420 Allentown Road, Camp Springs. The cost is $25 per month. Call 301-449-0490; TTY 301-203-6030.

People with Arthritis Can Exercise (PACE) will be offered 2 days per week Mondays and Fridays from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Camp Springs Senior Center. There is a Fee. Call 301-449-0490.

A Region 4 Parent Workshop is scheduled to be held at 7 p.m. at James Madison Middle School, 7300 Woodyard Road, Upper Marlboro. Call 301-599-2422.

Tuesday, Dec. 12

Story time for ages 3 to 5 will be held at 10:30 a.m. at the Accokeek Library, 15773 Livingston Road, Fort Washington. Call 301-292-2880; TTY 301-808-2061.

1,2,3, Exercise with Lee is held from 11 to 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Camp Springs Senior Center, 6420 Allentown Road, Camp Springs. This class is designed specifically for seniors. Standing, sitting and walking exercises will be conducted. The cost is $10 per month. Call 301-449-0490; TTY 301-203-6030.

A free business workshop, Tax Summary will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at The Economic Development and Training Institute, 5625 Allentown Road, Suite 105 Camp Springs. Registration is required. Call 301-423-0524.

Wednesday, Dec. 13

A Nature Club for Pre-Schoolers ages 4 to 6 is scheduled to be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Clearwater Nature Center, 11000 Thrift Road, Clinton. Create a puppet and help put on a puppet show. Reservations are required. The cost is $3 for residents; $4 others. Call 301-297-4575.

Artist Noa Baum is scheduled to perform A Celebration of Lights at 10:30 a.m. at Arts⁄Harmony Hall Regional Center, 10701 Livingston Road, Fort Washington. Acclaimed Israeli performing artist, Noa Baum builds bridges of understanding and compassion with multicultural stories to captivate and inspire children and adults. The cost is $5 per person. Call 301-203-6070; TTY 301-203-3803.

An Afternoon Tea and guitar and piano duo performance by Francisco Roldán and Alexander Wu is scheduled at 2 p.m. at the Arts⁄Harmony Hall Regional Center, 10701 Livingston Road, Fort Washington. The cost is $10 per person. Call 301-203-6070; TTY 301-203-3803.

A free business workshop, Understanding Your Credit Score will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at The Economic Development and Training Institute, 5625 Allentown Road, Suite 105 Camp Springs. Registration is required. Call 301-423-0524.

Thursday, Dec. 14

A Radio City Christmas Spectacular trip is scheduled for ages 13 and older leaving at 7 a.m. from Harmony Hall Regional Center, 10701 Livingston Road, Fort Washington. Enjoy a day in New York City watching the famous Rockettes. Prior to the show, enjoy a delicious lunch at a midtown Manhattan restaurant. Return is scheduled for 10 p.m. to the center. Pre-registration is required. The cost is $149 for residents; $179 others. Call 301-203-6000; TTY 301-203-6030.

A Rod and Reel Restaurant trip is scheduled for ages 60 and older leaving at 9:45 a.m. from Camp Springs Senior Center, 6420 Allentown Road, Camp Springs. The fee is for transportation only. Lunch is on your own. Return is at 4:15 p.m. to the center. Pre-registration is required. The cost is $10 for residents; $12 others. Call 301-449-0490.

A free business workshop, Payroll Taxes⁄ Retirement will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at The Economic Development and Training Institute, 5625 Allentown Road, Suite 105 Camp Springs. Registration is required. Call 301-423-0524.

Community Matters

The Collective Banking Group of Prince George’s County will hold its 11th Anniversary Awards Banquet Dec. 8 at the Camelot of Upper Marlboro, 13901 Central Ave., Upper Marlboro. There will be a VIP Reception at 6:30 p.m. and dinner will be held at 7:30 p.m. Reservations are required. Call 301-699-8449.

Set It Off, Teens N Technology Workshops are scheduled to hold workshops Saturdays through December. “It’s Not How Much You Make ..It’s How Much You Keep That Counts will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 9 at 9171 Central Ave, Suite L5, Capitol Heights. The cost is $15 per person. On The Mic Music Workshop will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 16 and includes a bag lunch and concert at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $45 per person. Call 301-324-0752.