Montgomery County community events, Sept. 11-18, 2014 -

Thursday, Sept. 11

"Contemporary Chinese Painting, Jewelry, Photography," an exhibit of Chinese painting and watercolor by the Chinese Culture Foundation of America, jewelry by Arts Entwine and photography by Ann Von Lossberg. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 1:30-5:30 p.m. Saturday, through Sept. 28, Arts Barn, 311 Kent Square Rd., Gaithersburg. Free. 301-258-6394.

Trawick art prize finalists, "The 2014 Trawick Prize: Bethesda Contemporary Art Awards Exhibit," the Bethesda Arts and Entertainment District and Bethesda Urban Partnership will showcase the works of nine finalists. Noon-6 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, through Sept. 27, Gallery B, Suite E, 7700 Wisconsin Ave. Free. 301-215-6660 or www.bethesda.org.

Exhibit on Soviet refusenik activism, "Voices of the Vigil," including historic photos, archival documents, protest buttons, T-shirts and other memorabilia relating to the effort by Washington-area Jews to obtain freedom for Jews in the former Soviet Union. The exhibit is on loan from the Jewish Historical Society of Washington. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. daily except Jewish holidays. Call to confirm; Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington, 6125 Montrose Rd., Rockville. Free. 301-348-3770 or jhsgw.org/exhibitions.

Animal welfare group seeks board directors, for the Montgomery County Humane Society Board of Directors, which governs the privately funded animal welfare organization. E-mail résumé and cover letter to MCHS. Application deadline is Sept. 26. 240-547-4304 or mchs@mchumane.org.

Thanksgiving Parade application, groups interested in participating in the annual Montgomery County Thanksgiving parade on Nov. 22 must submit an application by Sept. 22. Montgomery County Department of Recreation, Administration Office, 4010 Randolph Rd., Silver Spring. Free; registration required. 240-777-6821, fax: 240-777-6826 or egallauresi@themodernmuse.com.

Cluster jazz-pop vocal group, part of the "Evenings in Olde Towne" concert series. Take a picnic and a blanket or low chair for lawn seating. 6 p.m., Gaithersburg City Hall, concert pavilion, 31 S. Summit Ave., Gaithersburg. Free. 301-258-6350.

State Health Insurance Assistance Program, for those 65 and older, a representative from SHIP discusses how to sign up for Medicare and answers questions. 7-9 p.m., Bethesda Library, 7400 Arlington Rd., Bethesda. Free. 301-590- 2819 or www.medicareabcd.org.

Author talk: Cokie Roberts, the journalist, will discuss her nonfiction children's picture book, "Founding Mothers: Remembering the Ladies," about the accomplishments of women during the American Revolution. 7:30 p.m., Friendship Heights Village Center, 4433 S. Park Ave., Chevy Chase. Free; registration requested. 301-656-2797.

Bill Medley of the Righteous Brothers, concert. 8 p.m., Montgomery College, Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center, 51 Mannakee St., Rockville. $55; seniors and students, $53. 240-567-5301.

Friday, Sept. 12

"Inner Light" exhibit reception, pastel works and oil paintings by Baltimore artist John Davis Held. 6-9 p.m., Waverly Street Gallery, 4600 East-West Hwy., Bethesda. Free. 301 951-9441, waverlystreetgallery.com or waverlystreetgallery@verizon.com.

Senior Cinema Series, a screening of director John Huston's 1951 adventure romance "The African Queen," starring Humphrey Bogart and Katharine Hepburn. Light refreshments will be served; optional to bring a bag lunch. Noon, Davis Library, 6400 Democracy Blvd., Bethesda. Free. 240-777-0922.

"Magic: The Gathering" game, a club for players 13 and older of all skill levels. Learn how to play the strategic game involving collectible cards and chance. Players should bring cards and decks if they have them. 3-5:30 p.m. Fridays, Little Falls Library, 5501 Massachusetts Ave., Bethesda. Free; reservations required. 240-773-9520.

"Focal Point: The Annual Darkroom Show," an exhibition of silver gelatin master prints, featuring a darkroom demonstration and a talk with featured photographers. 6-8 p.m., Glen Echo Park, Photoworks Gallery, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Free. 301-634-2274.

"Breast in Show," for adults and children 13 and older, a musical written by Lisa Hayes featuring the humor and tenacity of five people coping with breast cancer. Mature themes. 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, through Sept. 27. The Sept. 19 performance will be sign-interpreted, Arts Barn, 311 Kent Square Rd., Gaithersburg. $25; age 17 and younger, $20. 301-258-6394.

Saturday, Sept. 13

Cars 'N' Coffee Bethesda, for car enthusiasts, a weekly meetup to discuss and show off your cars. First coffee free. 8-10 a.m. Saturdays, Corner Bakery Cafe Bethesda, 10327 Westlake Dr. Free. 301-217-0049 or jay@mediacentral.net.

Kensington farmers market, 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays, Kensington train station, parking lot (Howard Avenue). 301-949-2424 or www.tok.md.gov.

Rockville farmers market, fruit, vegetables, bedding plants, cut flowers and more. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, Route 28 and Monroe Street, Rockville. 240-314-8620 or www.rockvillemd.gov/farmers.

Blood Mobile, call or visit the Web site to make an appointment. Click on "Schedule a Donation," then "Donate Blood." Use Sponsor Code 7581. 10 a.m., Germantown Library, 19840 Century Blvd., Germantown. 866-256-6372 or inova.org/donateblood.

Fenton Street Market, art, antiques, crafts, food, books and more. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays, Silver Spring Civic Building at Veterans Plaza, 1 Veterans Pl., Silver Spring. 301-960-8779, www.fentonstreetmarket.com or megan@fentonstreetmarket.com.

Brookside annual plant sale, hard-to-find perennials, seasonal plants, native plants and more. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Brookside Gardens, Service Hill, 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton. 301-962-1435 or www.friendsofbrooksidegardens.org.

Germantown used-book sale, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Germantown Library, 19840 Century Blvd. 240-777-0110.

Potomac used-book sale, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Potomac Library, 10101 Glenolden Dr. Most hardbacks, $1; most paperbacks, 50 cents. 240-777-0690.

Chevy Chase Library middle-schoolers club, help the library plan events, make new friends and share ideas. Noon, the library, 8005 Connecticut Ave., Chevy Chase. Free. 240-773-9590.

Chevy Chase voter registration, election volunteers assist voters with new registration and updating voter records. 1 p.m., Chevy Chase Library, 8005 Connecticut Ave., Chevy Chase. Free. 240-773-9590.

A cappella/barbershop shows, "Rags to Riches" theme, with a skit set in the Great Depression and music from the era. The Harmony Express Chorus will sing pop music, such as Beach Boys tunes, with guest quartet Mayhem. 2 and 7:30 p.m., Leisure World Clubhouse 2, 3300 N. Leisure World Blvd., Silver Spring. $18, cash or checks only. 301-257-2669.

Hammers, Malletts and Brass, for all ages, a piano, xylophone and tuba ensemble performs toe-tapping melodies. 3 p.m., Marilyn J. Praisner Branch Library, 14910 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville. Free. 240-773-9460.

Sunday, Sept. 14

Fun and Fit Health Fair, fitness activities for all ages, health screenings and healthy cooking demonstrations. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, Seventh-day Adventist Church World Headquarters, 12501 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring. Free. 301-680-6309, adventist.org/healthfair or hollandt@gc.adventist.org.

Maker Faire Silver Spring, robots, flying machines, inventors, games, crafts, performances and more. Sponsored by the Kids International Discovery Museum and Montgomery County Recreation. Noon-5 p.m., Silver Spring Civic Building at Veterans Plaza, 1 Veterans Pl., Free. 202-423-7418 or www.makerfairesilverspring.com.

Wheaton Friendship Picnic, a celebration of diverse cultures and faiths. Food and beverages available for purchase. Sponsored by the Montgomery County Office of Human Rights. 1-5 p.m., Wheaton Regional Park, 2000 Shorefield Rd. Free. 301-495-2525.

"Burmese Cuisine: On the Road to Flavor," John Tinpe, co-owner of the Burma Restaurant in the District, discusses Burmese food and ingredients, such as semolina and coconut milk. A meeting of the Culinary Historians of Washington. 2:30-4:30 p.m., Bethesda-Chevy Chase Regional Services Center, Meeting Room A, 4805 Edgemoor Lane, Bethesda. Free. 301-320-6979, www.chowdc.org or appetite@kousoulas.com.

Monday, Sept. 15

AARP Smart Driver Course registration, for seniors, Monday is the deadline to register for the course on age-related physical changes and the rules of the road. Course, 10:30 a.m. Sept. 18, Olney Library, 3500 Olney-Laytonsville Rd., Olney. $20; AARP members, $15. Registration required. 240-773-9545.

Senior "Behind the Headlines," Frank Jose and center volunteers hold a discussion on current events. 10-11:30 a.m., Holiday Park Multiservice Senior Center, 3950 Ferrara Dr., Wheaton. Free. 240-777-4999.

Sight-reading orchestral music, for people who play instruments (strings especially), open-invitation rehearsal with the Montgomery Symphony Orchestra. 7:30-9:30 p.m., Montgomery Blair High School, 51 E. University Blvd., Silver Spring. Free. 301-879-4880 or www.montgomerysymphonyorchestra.com.

Metropolitan Washington Ear needs volunteers, the radio reading and dial-in newspaper service for the blind and visually impaired needs volunteers to read local and national newspapers daily, grocery and shopping ads, magazines, TV listings and audio-described theater listings. Volunteers are asked to give two hours a week. Call Rene Schecker. Metropolitan Washington Ear, 12061 Tech Rd., Silver Spring. 301-681-6636 or volunteermanager@washear.org.

Walk From Obesity registration, participants walk one or two miles on Sept. 27 to raise money for several nonprofit organizations; plus prizes, raffle and reception. Co-sponsored by Shady Grove Adventist Hospital. Registration, 7:30 a.m.; walk, 8 a.m., 9707 Medical Center Dr., Rockville. $35; advance registration, $25. 240-826-5278 or walkfromobesity.com.

Tuesday, Sept. 16

Gaithersburg Rotary Club luncheon,Governor of Rotary District Bill Fine gives an update on 2014-15 Rotary issues and events. 12:15 to 1:15 p.m., Holiday Inn Gaithersburg, at 2 Montgomery Village Ave., Gaithersburg. $14 luncheon and talk. Reservation requested. 301-947-8150.

"Getting to Know Your iPad," in the two-session class, Pam Holland of TechMoxie will discuss basic iPad settings, troubleshooting, sharing digital photos and more. Take your iPad. 2 p.m. Tuesday and Sept. 23, Friendship Heights Village Center, 4433 S. Park Ave., Chevy Chase. $30, registration required. 301-656-2797.

"Meditation for Healthy Living," therapist Karin Silverman discusses the benefits of meditation and how it can improve physical, mental and spiritual health. 6-7:30 p.m., Gaithersburg Library, 18330 Montgomery Village Ave., Gaithersburg. Free. 240-773-9490.

Election judges needed, residents 18 and older are needed to serve as election judges at polling places for the Nov. 4 general election. Bilingual judges, particularly Spanish-speaking, are sought. Judges must be registered to vote in Maryland, be able to speak, read and write English, and must not hold or be a candidate for public or party office. Judges will be compensated for training and Election Day service. Visit the Web site for information or to apply. Montgomery County Board of Elections, 18753-210 N. Frederick Ave., Gaithersburg. 240-777-8683 or www.777vote.org.

Wednesday, Sept. 17

Dawson's farmers market, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday and Sept. 24, 225 N. Washington St., Rockville. 240-428-1452, www.dawsonsmarket.com/farmers-market or farmersmarket@dawsonsmarket.com.

Literary Salon, Karen Arnold leads a discussion of Dennis McFarland's Civil War novel, "Nostalgia," about a soldier abandoned in the wilderness by his comrades. 1 p.m., Little Falls Library, 5501 Massachusetts Ave., Bethesda. Free. 240-773-9520.

"The Sculptress and Four Presidents," Carol Bessette discusses Lavinia Ellen Ream Hoxie ("Vinnie Ream"), who created the marble statue of President Lincoln in the Capitol Rotunda. 2 p.m., Friendship Heights Village Center, 4433 S. Park Ave., Chevy Chase. Free; registration requested. 301-656-2797.

Homework Helpers, volunteers help one-on-one for 30 minutes with school assignments, math problems, spelling test practice and more. Sign up on waiting list after arriving. 4 p.m., Wheaton Library, 11701 Georgia Ave., Wheaton. Free. 240-777-0678.

Meditation for stress reduction, Sangeeta Prasad teaches a meditation technique that can help reduce stress and increase focus. 7-8:30 p.m., Rockville Memorial Library, Meeting Room No. 2, 21 Maryland Ave., Rockville. Free. 240-777-0140.

State Health Insurance Assistance Program, for those 65 and older, a representative from SHIP discusses how to sign up for Medicare and answers questions. 7-9 p.m., Wheaton Library, 11701 Georgia Ave., Wheaton. Free. 301-590- 2819 or www.medicareabcd.org.

Thursday, Sept. 18

New African American history museum, the Museum of African American History and Culture is scheduled to open in 2016 in the District; Jacquelyn Days Serwer, chief curator of the museum, will discuss the museum and show an exhibit sample. 7:30 p.m., Friendship Heights Village Center, 4433 S. Park Ave., Chevy Chase. Free; registration requested. 301-656-2797.

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, violinist Hilary Hahn and soprano Tamara Wilson join the orchestra in its season opener, featuring Beethoven's Violin Concerto and Mahler's Symphony No. 4. 8 p.m., Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. $31-$95. 301-581-5100.

Rescue Squad concert, the five-piece cover band plays classic rock and Top-40 hits. Part of the "Evenings in Olde Towne" concert series. Take a picnic and a blanket or low chair for lawn seating. 6 p.m., Gaithersburg City Hall, concert pavilion, 31 S. Summit Ave., Gaithersburg. Free. 301-258-6350.

Gaithersburg Penny Theatre, for children 3-6 accompanied by an adult, puppet theater with folk and nursery tales. 10:15 a.m., Quince Orchard Library, 15831 Quince Orchard Rd., Gaithersburg. Free; registration required. 240-777-0200.

Arts Barn "Songs and Stories," for children 3-5 accompanied by an adult, singing, dancing and listening to stories. 11-11:45 a.m. Thursdays, Arts Barn, 311 Kent Square Rd., Gaithersburg. $5. 301-258-6394 or artsbarn@gaithersburgmd.gov.

"Existence of God" novel, a discussion of Rebecca Goldstein's "36 Arguments for the Existence of God: A Work of Fiction," about faith and reason. 1-3 p.m., Davis Library, 6400 Democracy Blvd., Bethesda. Free. 240-777-0919.

— Compiled by Lisa M. Bolton

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