Events In Rockville 12/4/08-12/14/08

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Saturday, December 6 from 7:00 AM-12:00 PM
You’ve heard it before, but really, get the weekend off to a good start with the most important meal of the day –my favorite meal of the day! It’s time for the Kiwanis Club of Rockville’s All-You-Can-Eat Pancake & Sausage Breakfast at Montgomery College, Rockville Campus. Oh, but it’s much more than pancakes! Smile for the pictures with Santa Claus, soak in the choral entertainment, and take your chances at contests, drawings, a raffle, and a silent auction. Baked goods on sale to keep you going this holiday season. All this fun AND all the proceeds help children in need. Tickets are $6 in advance (see listing below) or $7 at the door. Children under 5 free. Picture from the Kiwanis flyer.

Saturday, December 6 from 9:00 PM until Midnight

Our favorite Rockville band is releasing their new CD! It’s finally time for The West End CD Release Party at Austin Grill Rockville! They’ve spent all those hot summer nights performing their music to perfection and now we all get our chance to buy, This Ride Could Be My Last. Produced and engineered by Steve Carr at Hit and Run Recording in Rockville, Maryland, the CD is a professional effort that I guarantee you will be listening to for a long time to come because it’s foot pounding not tapping original rock music with a bit of the blues. Best of all, you get to hear The West End live. Since Austin Grill has pulled back the live music, you just can’t miss this show – an opportunity to let them know how much we love The West End and want a live music venue in Rockville Town Center! Picture from The West End.

Events in Rockville

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Thursday, December 4

10:00 am Conversation Club at Twinbrook Library Join us for a weekly session of informal English conversation practice. New members are welcome, no need to register. more info6:00 pmSpanish Conversation Club at Rockville Public Library Practice and improve your Spanish through conversation. Every Thursday, 6:00-7:30. more info

6:30 pm-9:00 pm Rockville Town Square Holiday Open House at Rockville Town Square Plaza The Holiday Open House will feature a tree lighting, Santa’s arrival, photos with Santa, horse & carriage rides, store specials and more! All activities are free and open to the public.Join us for the following Holiday Open House festivities:* Don’t miss the tree lighting and Santa’s big entrance at 6:30pm.* Visit Santa and receive a FREE photo with Santa in the Fenestra Lobby on Gibbs Street from 7:00pm – 9:00pm.* Enjoy holiday music provided by various community groups and organizations.* Complimentary horse & carriage rides sponsored by Fenestra Apartments from 6:30pm – 9:00pm. Customers will receive rides on a first come first serve basis. The last horse & carriage ride will be given at 8:50pm.* Get into the holiday spirit with complimentary hot chocolate, hot cider, coffee and cookies! more info

Friday, December 5

10:00 am Searching for Health Information on the Internet at Rockville Public Library For computer beginners, this free eight-session class will teach basic computer skills and how to search the internet, with a focus on health topics. Register for the eight-session class by calling 240-777-0001. Classes will be held in the PC Lab on the second floor. more info
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br />10:00 am English Conversation Club at Rockville Public Library The English Conversation Club, for new speakers of English, meets every Tuesday and Friday at 10 a.m.(in meeting room #1 on Tuesday and meeting room #2 on Friday) of the Rockville Library. No registration is required. more info

10:00 am-1:00 pm Workshop: The Road Back to Work at Women’s Counseling and Career Center If you have been out of the workforce for an extended period of time, this seminar will help you understand the current job market and steps you can take to help you become a competitive job seeker.In this workshop, you will learn to:- identify your skills- market yourself to today’s employers- create a workable career planDuring the final hour of the session, representatives from the Montgomery College Education Opportunity Center, the Montgomery County Volunteer Center and a Staffing Services Agency will discuss different paths to land new jobs and enhance your career prospects. more info

Saturday, December 6

7:00 am-12:00 pm Kiwanis All-You-Can-Eat Pancake & Sausage Breakfast at Montgomery College, Rockville Campus Join the Kiwanis Club of Rockville for an all-you-can-eat pancake & sausage breakfast at the Campus Center Cafeteria at Montgomery College. If pancakes and sausage aren’t enough, there will also be pictures with Santa Claus, choral entertainment, contests, drawings, a bake sale, a raffle and a silent auction. Tickets are $6 in advance (contact John Tyner at 301-468-2146) or $7 at the door. Children under 5 free. Proceeds go to ongoing club projects supporting children in need.

9:00 am-1:00 pm Huge Book Sale sponsored by Rockville Friends of the Library at Rockville Public Library the Rockville Chapter of the Friends of the Library invite all book, CD, and video lovers to come to our book sale at the Rockville Library. We will have an entire section on “How to” books, i.e., gardening, cooking, diet, art, self improvement, etc. in addition to a children’s section, and numerous topics in hard and soft cover books. This is the perfect time to buy presents for your friends for the holidays and books are always a welcome gift. You can also stock up on books for yourself to get you through the long winter months. Members of the Rockville Chapter of the FOL will get a free book at the sale. If you are not yet a member, you can join that day. The Friends of the Library is a non profit, all volunteer organization. All proceeds from this sale will be used to enhance our library patrons experience at the Rockville branch.

9:00 am-2:00 pm 25th Annual Rockville Senior Center Holiday Bazaar at Rockville Senior Center Shop for affordably priced handmade arts and crafts, bake sale, plants sale and more! Raffle prizes! All proceeds benefit the Rockville Senior Center.more info

10:00 am-12:00 pm Pinecone Wreath-Making at Croyden Creek Nature Center Hanging a wreath on a door is a tradition in many parts of the world. Come and learn how to make a beautiful and long-lasting decoration to welcome people to your home. All necessary materials are provided and an adult must accompany children under 12.Register by 11/21.Age: 10+$31 res/$38 NRmore info

10:00 am-4:00 pm 2008 Holiday Happening Craft Fair at Bauer Drive Community Center Montgomery County Recreation Department presents Holiday Happening – Juried Craft Show. 85 outstanding artist and crafters will be displaying their work.FREE ADMISSION & FREE PARKING. For more information, call 301.468.4015

11:00 am Family Storytime at Twinbrook Library Join us for a storytime designed for families with young children. All ages welcome. more info

12:00 pm-2:00 pm PAW (Partnership for Animal Welfare) Adoption Event at Petco PAW (Partnership for Animal Welfare) will be having an adoption event (dogs only) at the Rockville Petco. (301) 984-9733Come to the show and see our rescue dogs. If you are interested in any dog at the show, a PAW volunteer will be there to assist you. You may also call the PAW line at (301) 572-4729 for show information or visit our web site to see what dogs are available for adoption. Send an email to: pawdogs@yahoo.commore info

2:00 pm Rockville Civic Ballet: The Nutcracker at F. Scott Fitzgerald Theater Join Clara on her magical journey to the land of the Sugar Plum Fairy.$14 Adult$10 Senior (60+), $10 Child (12 & under)Tickets on sale Nov 5 more info

7:30 pm Rockville Civic Ballet: The Nutcracker at F. Scott Fitzgerald Theater Join Clara on her magical journey to the land of the Sugar Plum Fairy.$14 Adult$10 Senior (60+)$10 Child (12 & under)Tickets on sale Nov 5 more info

8:00 pm National Philharmonic Choral Masterworks: Handel’s Messiah at Strathmore National Philharmonic’s Messiah concerts are among the most popular seasonal performances in the area. Celebrate the holidays with the National Philharmonic Chorale and a fabulous cast of soloists as they raise their voices in such favorites as “The Trumpet Shall Sound,” “And the Glory of the Lord,” and, of course, the “Hallelujah Chorus.”Stan Engebretson, conductorEsther Heideman, sopranoElizabeth Bishop, mezzo-soprano Robert Petillo, tenor Kevin Deas, bass. Kids ages 7-17 are free. Please call the Strathmore Ticket Office directly at (301) 581-5100 to purchase Kids free tickets. A free pre-concert lecture will be offered in the Education Center before Saturday night’s performance at 7pm.

9:00 pm The West End CD Release Party! at Austin Grill We know lots of our fans have been eagerly anticipating our new CD, which we’ve been working on all summer long. The wait is over! Our new CD, This Ride Could Be My Last, will be available starting December 6!The CD was produced and engineered by Steve Carr at Hit and Run Recording in Rockville, Maryland. Steve is known nationwide as an impeccable hand at the board and we couldn’t be happier with the result of all this hard work.Come on out to our CD release party at the Austin Grill on December 6!

Sunday, December 7

12:00 pm-3:00 pm Map and Compass Skills at Croyden Creek Nature Center Whether you are going hiking, boating, fishing or hunting, you should always know how to get where you want to go; and more importantly, how to return. This half-day program will teach you the basics of how to read a map and use a compass. Then refine your skills as we hike around the p
ark. Cost includes equipment and instruction.Register by Dec. 1. Ages 12+$19 Res/$24 NR more info

1:00 pm-4:00 pm Holiday Open House at Glenview Mansion Enjoy the beauty of Glenview Mansion as it is once again transformed with decorations by area organizations to make your spirits bright! Music will fill the air each Sunday with entertainment by area artists. The Rockville Art League opens its holiday show on December 7 with a reception and a chance to meet the artists. Art Gallery Opening Reception, Rockville Art League Juried Members Show, 2 p.m. Awards Ceremony.Music:1:15 p.m. – Jazz Ambassadors from Winston Churchill H.S.2:15 p.m. – The Rockville Singers3:15 p.m. – The Heavenly Handbells of Trinity Lutheran ChurchAll Events are Free and Open to the Public.Make the holiday season brighter for others by bringing gift cards from local merchants or monetary donations to support the City of Rockville’s Holiday Drive.

2:00 pm Rockville Civic Ballet: The Nutcracker at F. Scott Fitzgerald Theater Join Clara on her magical journey to the land of the Sugar Plum Fairy.$14 Adult$10 Senior (60+)$10 Child (12 & under)Tickets on sale Nov 5 more info

2:00 pm-5:00 pm Winter Wonderland at The Rooftop Bring the whole family to enjoy a Winter Toy Wonderland. A toy dream comes alive as participants step into the holiday spirit with this afternoon filled with lots to see and do. Sugarplum Fairies, Snow Kings and Queens entertain guests, while they sip on hot chocolate and munch on holiday treats. Kids can decorate gingerbread men and make a holiday crafts. Listen to classic and new holiday stories at the top of each hour. Beautiful festive music from a local singing group will deck The Rooftop as kids and families get pictures taken with Santa Claus. Professional photographers will also be available for family portraits.Local merchants offer special holiday discounts to all attendees. Admission is $20.00 family of four ($5.00 each additional guests). Tickets are sold at the door. No RSVP required. Proceeds benefit Community Ministries of Rockville.For more information, contact info@rockvillerooftop.com

Tentative Schedule of Activities:

All Afternoon:
Pictures with Santa (The Rooftop)
Gingerbread Man Decorating Compliments of Oro Pomodoro (The Rooftop)
Hot Chocolate and Baked Goods Compliments of Carmen’s Italian Ice (The Rooftop)
Holiday Crafts (VisArts 3rd Floor)
Winter Holiday Characters VisArts and The Rooftop

Holiday Story Time 2, 3 & 4 p.m.(VisArts Event Room)
Victorian Carolers 2-4 p.m. (The Rooftop)
Jazz Band 2-4 p.m. (VisArts Event Room)
Christmas Tree & Menorah Lighting 3:30p.m. (VisArts Event Room)
Nutcracker Ballet Performance 4-:4:30p.m. (VisArts Event Room)
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2:00 pm-5:00 pm Free photos with Santa at Nighttime Care Center at Nighttime Care Centers Santa Claus is coming to the area’s Nighttime Care Centers for FREE pictures with you and your family. A festive alternative to the crowded malls, Santa will arrive via the famed Nighttime Mobile Care Center Bus to take photos and spread holiday cheer. There will be giveaways for all in attendance and several chances to enter and win great gifts at each location. more info

3:00 pm National Philharmonic Choral Masterworks: Handel’s Messiah at Strathmore National Philharmonic’s Messiah concerts are among the most popular seasonal performances in the area. Celebrate the holidays with the National Philharmonic Chorale and a fabulous cast of soloists as they raise their voices in such favorites as “The Trumpet Shall Sound,” “And the Glory of the Lord,” and, of course, the “Hallelujah Chorus.”Stan Engebretson, conductorEsther Heideman, sopranoElizabeth Bishop, mezzo-sopranoRobert Petillo, tenorKevin Deas, bassKids ages 7-17 are free. Please call the Strathmore Ticket Office directly at (301) 581-5100 to purchase Kids free tickets. more info

Monday, December 8

1:30 pm-3:00 pm Mistletoe & Holly Party at Rockville Senior Center Enjoy a wonderful holiday party celebrating the season with tunes made popular by Dean Martin, Brenda Lee, Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra and others. Featuring the vocal talents of Frank and Trish Curreri. Light refreshments served. Register by Dec. 3. more info

6:30 pm Conversation Club at Twinbrook Library Join us as we meet to practice our English language in an informal setting. No need to register, new members are welcome. more info7:00 pmMayor & Council Meeting with Citizens Forum at Rockville City Hall more info

10:00 pm Blockbuster Dark Knight DVD Release Celebration at Blockbuster Video BLOCKBUSTER stores throughout the Maryland and D.C. areas are staying open past midnight on Monday, Dec. 8 so fans can buy or rent copies of the anticipated Dark Knight DVD when it is released in the early hours of Dec. 9. A special Dark Knight celebration will be held at the BLOCKBUSTER store at 815 Rockville Pike in Wintergreen Plaza (Rockville, MD). Here, Dark Knight fans will enjoy:- A Joker look-alike contest and Dark Knight trivia to win free movie rentals- DC 101′s Roche will be on site with music & prizes- Enter-to-win a Blu-Ray Blockbuster bundle at midnight ($219 value) Dec. 8 until 11:59 p.m. – Fans line up to get their copies of Dark Knight Tuesday, Dec. 9 after 12:00 a.m. Dark Knight available to purchase or rent. Activities at the Rockville store will run from 10 p.m. on Dec. 8 until 1 a.m. on Dec. 9.

Tuesday, December 9

10:00 am English Conversation Club at Rockville Public Library The English Conversation Club, for new speakers of English, meets every Tuesday and Friday at 10 a.m.(in meeting room #1 on Tuesday and meeting room #2 on Friday) of the Rockville Library. No registration is required. more info

10:30 am Preschool Storytime at Twinbrook Library Stories, songs, fingerplays, chants, and a short simple craft. more info

6:30 pm-8:30 pm Class: Hand Made Holiday Gifts in Glass at VisArts at Rockville The best, most thoughtful, gifts are those that are hand made. Create a glass gift to give to someone special just in time for the holidays! With little or no experience you can successfully create a snowflake candle guard, a mezuzah (no scroll), a set of 2 sushi dishes, or four holiday ornaments. Holid
ay themed patterns are available so you can customize your gift for the season.Members $45 Non-Members $50(additional fees apply for larger projects) more info

Wednesday, December 10

9:00 am-12:00 pm FREE Business Plan Writing Seminar at Rockville Public Library A business plan is crucial to the success of any business. Instructor Deric Mims, Senior Vice President and head of Sun Trust Bank’s Small Business Resource Center has taught hundreds of people to write plans. His dynamic instruction will let you get started right away, and motivate you to do so! more info

6:00 pm Crochet Club at Twinbrook Library Join us every Wednesday as we meet to learn and/or practice our crocheting skills. more info

6:30 pm-8:30 pm Workshop: Buying a Home During the Housing Crisis at Women’s Counseling and Career Center In this workshop, we will discuss the changes in store for you as you look for a home in today’s housing market.When buying a house today, it is important to be aware of:* special tax credits* new down payment and credit restrictions* new guidelines coming in early 2009Also, learn how to negotiate good deals when purchasing short sales and foreclosures, now about a third of the housing market. more info

7:00 pm Bingo at Rockville Senior Center

Thursday, December 11

10:00 am Conversation Club at Twinbrook Library Join us for a weekly session of informal English conversation practice. New members are welcome, no need to register. more info

10:15 am Preschool Storytime at Rockville Public Library Stories, music, and action activities for ages 3 1/2 to 6. Repeated at 1:30. more info

1:30 pm Preschool Storytime at Rockville Public Library Stories, music, and action activities for ages 3 1/2 to 6. Repeat of 10:15 program. more info6:00 pmSpanish Conversation Club at Rockville Public Library Practice and improve your Spanish through conversation. Every Thursday, 6:00-7:30. more info

Friday, December 12

10:00 am Searching for Health Information on the Internet at Rockville Public Library For computer beginners, this free eight-session class will teach basic computer skills and how to search the internet, with a focus on health topics. Register for the eight-session class by calling 240-777-0001. Classes will be held in the PC Lab on the second floor. more info

10:00 am English Conversation Club at Rockville Public Library The English Conversation Club, for new speakers of English, meets every Tuesday and Friday at 10 a.m.(in meeting room #1 on Tuesday and meeting room #2 on Friday) of the Rockville Library. No registration is required. more info

2:00 pm-3:30 pm Line Dance Social at Rockville Senior Center Celebrate our love for country line dancing and get ready to have a rip roarin’, foot stompin’, good time. No previous experience or partner is necessary. Instructions will be given. Enjoy light refreshments while you dance the afternoon away. more info

6:00 pm-9:00 pm Parents Night Out at Twinbrook Recreation Center Drop off the kids (ages 5-10) for supervised activities. Enjoy a few hours to do some holiday shopping or have a quiet dinner.Pre-registration requiredmore info

6:30 pm-9:00 pm Art After Hours at VisArts at Rockville VisArts’ galleries and artist in resident studios’ are open late for you to enjoy wine, cheese and great conversation. Come explore Turning the Page and The Art of the Book, new exhibition of the fine art behind illustration, and book making. more info

7:30 pm-9:00 pm HearArts: Ellen Prentiss Campbell and Hilary Davies at VisArts at Rockville Short Stories and Hammered DulcimerAn evening of short stories, traditional music on the hammered dulcimer, and light refreshments. more info

Saturday, December 13

10:00 am-2:00 pm Teaching on Buddhism in the Modern World at Bodhipath Buddhist Center The Three Commitments to Awakening: The Refuge, Bodhisattva, and Householder Vows: Explanations and lively discussions led by Dharma teacher Pamela White will help us gain a clearer understanding of these fundamental Buddhist commitments and how we can put them into practice. Meditation is central to the Buddhist path: Pamela will go over the ABCs of meditation, lead guided and silent sessions, and answer questions about this simple, yet subtle practice. more info

11:00 am If You Give a Pig a Pancake at Parilla Performing Arts Center If you liked TheatreworksUSA’s If You Give a Mouse a Cookie & Other Story Books, you’ll love this latest production. If You Give a Pig a Pancake & Other Story Books is a musical revue based on popular children’s literature. The themes, issues, and ideas of the stories will appeal to a broad and diverse audience of children. If You Give a Pig a Pancake & Other Story Books include the title story about how a bossy little pig’s demands frazzle a little girl in a side-splitting tale of cause and effect. Don’t miss this wonderful new musical featuring seven delightful stories from popular children’s literature.Recommended for ages 4 and upTickets are $7 Adults, $6 Seniors and Students more info

1:00 pm Craft for Kids at Twinbrook Library Join us for a craft for all ages run by 4H Club volunteers. “Bark, Bark, Do Art” 1:00pm-3:00pm. more info

2:00 pm Rockville Civic Ballet: The
Nutcracker at F. Scott Fitzgerald Theater Join Clara on her magical journey to the land of the Sugar Plum Fairy.$14 Adult$10 Senior (60+)$10 Child (12 & under)Tickets on sale Nov 5 more info

7:30 pm Rockville Civic Ballet: The Nutcracker at F. Scott Fitzgerald Theater Join Clara on her magical journey to the land of the Sugar Plum Fairy.$14 Adult$10 Senior (60+)$10 Child (12 & under)Tickets on sale Nov 5 more info

8:00 pm-6:00 pm Hike the Catoctins at Croyden Creek Nature Center This circuit hike in the Catoctin National Park covers nine miles of rocky and hilly terrain. Take the Cliff Trail, climb the Old Misery Trail to Cat Rock and view Huntington Lake as you traverse the Lower Trail. Warm up with hot cocoa at the Cozy Inn on the trip home. Cost includes transportation and leadership. Register by 12/3. Cost is $37 for residents and $46 for nonresidents.more info

Sunday, December 14

1:00 pm-4:00 pm Holiday Open House at Glenview Mansion Enjoy the beauty of Glenview Mansion as it is once again transformed with decorations by area organizations to make your spirits bright! Music will fill the air each Sunday with entertainment by area artists. December 14 features Children’s Activities, Art & Song, with a visit from Santa, Mrs. Claus, Frosty and Rudolph, and crafts for children throughout the afternoon.Music:
1:15 p.m. – Home School Talents
2:15 p.m. – Richard Montgomery Madrigals
3:15 p.m. – Heart of Maryland Chorus – Sweet Adelines
All Events are Free and Open to the Public.Make the holiday season brighter for others by bringing gift cards from local merchants or monetary donations to support the City of Rockville’s Holiday Drive. 2:00 pmRockville Civic Ballet: The Nutcracker at F. Scott Fitzgerald Theater Join Clara on her magical journey to the land of the Sugar Plum Fairy.$14 Adult$10 Senior (60+)$10 Child (12 & under)Tickets on sale Nov 5 more info

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