Events In Rockville 1/15/09 – 1/25/09

>Pick of the Week

The BIG event this week is the 12 o’clock noon Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration at Richard Montgomery High School on the national holiday, Monday January 19th. Last year people were standing in the back so the celebration has been moved to the larger auditorium at RMHS. Joe Madison, the special guest speaker, goes beyond morning radio show host to activist. He doesn’t just talk, he does. His signature line being “What are you going to do about it?”. Entertainment from pianists Grace Cho and Alejandro Hernadez-Valdez, Soul in Motion and Body Moves, Motion Mania Dance Center’s Ruby Company, soloist Renée Barnes, and The Solution (during the Prelude).

My absolute favorite MLK, Jr. celebration was a church service with Coretta Scott King in Atlanta, Georgia during a college experiential learning class, Black Leaders and the Struggle for Freedom, back at Gettysburg College in 1984. We traveled throughout the South meeting politicians, activists, educators, and innovators. What an uplifting and moving experience which I remember fondly as we enter this Inauguration Week. A celebration indeed!

Picture from JoeMadison.com

Events in Rockville

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Thursday, January 15

10:00 am
Conversation Club at Twinbrook Library Join us for our weekly informail English Conversation Classes. more info

10:00 am-12:00 pm
Decisions! Decisions! at Montgomery County Commission for Women Counseling & Career Center If making small as well as life-changes decisions are difficult for you, this workshop can help. You’ll learn about a process that clarifies the decision-making process so you can make decisions that lead to satisfying outcomes. $20, payable at registration; early registration recommended. To register or for more information, visit our website or call 240-777-8300. more info

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

6:00 pm
African American Book Discussion Group at Rockville Public Library The African American Book Discussion Group of Rockville Library will meet in Meeting Room One, on the first floor, to discuss the book <i>New England White</i>, by Stephen Carter. You must be 18 years of age or older to participate. For additional information, contact Dianne Betsey at 240-777-0078. more info

6:00 pm
Spanish Conversation Club at Rockville Public Library Practice and improve your Spanish through conversation. Every Thursday, 6:00-7:30. more info

7:00 pm
Ultra-Marathon Running at REI Join James Hiebert for tales of perserverance, sweat and adventure! James runs ultra-marathon events, and has run Rim-to-Rim at the Grand Canyon, and at other locations. Come on in and hear tales of race preparation, stamina and mental toughness. Free, no registration required. more info

Friday, January 16

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-12:00 pm
Effective Job Search Strategies at Montgomery County Commission for
Women Counseling & Career Center This is a workshop on strategies you can use to maximize your chances of landing a job while allowing you to continue building your skills and marketability. $20, payable at registration; early registration recommended. To register or for more information, visit our website or call 240-777-8300. Held at 401 N. Washington Street, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850. more info

10:15 am
Cuddle ups for pre-walkers at Rockville Public Library Stories, songs, and rhymes for ages 0-12 months, with an adult. more info

7:00 pm-9:00 pm
Family Pajama Jam, Movie Night at Twinbrook Recreation Center $2 per person; refreshments will be sold more info

7:30 pm
The Wizard of Oz presented by Musical Theater Center at F. Scott Fitzgerald Theater The Musical Theater Center presents The Wizard of Oz. Dorothy and her friends the Scarecrow, Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion follow the Yellow Brick Road to the Land of Oz while the Wicked Witch of the West tries to get the Ruby Slippers. Enjoy the songs “Ding-Dong! The Witch is Dead,”"We’re Off to See the Wizard,”"If I Only Had a Brain” and of course the classic “Over the Rainbow.”
$18.50 Adult
$16.50 Senior (60+), Child or Student
Special Senior Matinees $8.50 Jan 10 & 17
more info

Saturday, January 17

10:00 am-12:00 pm
Open House & Art Show at Rockville Community Nursery School Come learn about the cooperative nursery school experience at RCNS. Enjoy the beautiful works of art created by our students.

10:15 am
Storytime for 2′s and 3′s at Rockville Public Library Stories and activities for ages 2-3 with an adult. more info

1:00 pm-2:00 pm
FREE Weight Management Class at Curves of Rockville Curves of Rockville is introducing a FREE Weight Loss solution that will fit you for a lifetime! No elaborate point system or eliminating foods, just simple solutions to help you eat better, loose weight and keep it off for good! Join us for the New and Improved Weight Management Solution. These classes are open to Members and Non-Members. Jan 17th and 24th at 1 – 2 PM Call 301-869 -2093 to register more info

2:00 pm
The Wizard of Oz presented by Musical Theater Center at F. Scott Fitzgerald Theater The Musical Theater Center presents The Wizard of Oz. Dorothy and her friends the Scarecrow, Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion follow the Yellow Brick Road to the Land of Oz while the Wicked Witch of the West tries to get the Ruby Slippers. Enjoy the songs “Ding-Dong! The Witch is Dead,”"We’re Off to See the Wizard,”"If I Only Had a Brain” and of course the classic “Over the Rainbow.”
$18.50 Adult
$16.50 Senior (60+), Child or Student
Special Senior Matinees $8.50 Jan 10 & 17
more info

7:30 pm
The Wizard of Oz presented by Musical Theater Center at F. Scott Fitzgerald Theater The Musical Theater Center presents The Wizard of Oz. Dorothy and her friends the Scarecrow, Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion follow the Yellow Brick Road to the Land of Oz while the Wicked Witch of the West tries to get the Ruby Slippers. Enjoy the songs “Ding-Dong! The Witch is Dead,”"We’re Off to See the Wizard,”"If I Only Had a Brain” and of course the classic “Over the Rainbow.”
$18.50 Adult
$16.50 Senior (60+), Child or Student
Special Senior Matinees $8.50 Jan 10 & 17 more info

9:00 pm
Live Music Saturday Night: Sherwood Blues at The Potomac Grill more info

Sunday, January 18

1:00 pm-2:00 pm
Learn how to hang drywall at Home Depot Save money on your remodel by hanging drywall yourself with help from The Home Depot. Besides learning the basic steps in hanging drywall, we’ll teach you about the different types of drywall panels, their uses and what works best in your home. We’ll also show you how to estimate the amount and sizes of panels for different projects and walk you through the supplies and equipment you’ll need to get the job done.

Monday, January 19

12:00 pm
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration at Richard Montgomery High School As one of the largest Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., birthday celebrations in the Washington, D.C. area, the City of Rockville will commemorate what would have been King’s 80th birthday with a free program and reception. The event has been moved to the Richard Montgomery High School auditorium to provide room for an expected audience of more than 750 people. The school is located at 250 Richard Montgomery Drive. The featured guest will be Joe Madison, noted radio personality, civil rights activist and humanitarian. Known for asking his radio listeners, “What are you going to do about it?” Madison has been engaged in civil rights issues for more than 30 years and was honored Rockville’s Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Strives to Fulfill the Dream with the “Freedom of Speech Award” by Talker magazine in April 2008. The public is encouraged to attend the event, which is made possible by the Mayor and Council of Rockville and the Rockville Human Rights Commission. “The Martin Luther King Jr. celebration is always something that everyone should be a part of, but the event planned for this year has a special significance,” said Yvonna Love, chair of the Rockville Human Rights Commission. “The fact that the majority of all Americans, regardless of race or religion, selected an African-American, Barack Obama, as our president is truly a manifestation of Dr. King’s dream.” The program will include performances by pianists Grace Cho and Alejandro Hernadez-Valdez, Soul in Motion and Body Moves, Motion Mania Dance Center’s Ruby Company, soloist Renée Barnes, and The Solution (during the Prelude). The Martin Luther King Jr., Youth Award and the F. Michael Taff Award will be also be presented during the program. The Martin Luther King Jr. Youth Award is given to a high school student who has promoted the dreams and goals of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The F. Michael Taff Award honors an individual, business or organization that has made a contribution to improving the lives of people in Rockville with disabilities. more info

Tuesday, January 20

10:00 am-2:00 pm
Viewing of the Presidential Inauguration at Rockville City Hall The City of Rockville will host a viewing of the inauguration of 44th President Barack Obama on Tuesday, Jan. 20, in council chambers at City Hall, 111 Maryland Ave. The City will televise the swearing-in ceremony, inaugural address and associated festivities from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on the television monitors and big screen. The swearing-in ceremony takes place at 11:30 a.m. on the steps of the U.S. Capitol. Anyone wishing to watch coverage on a big screen or in the company of others can plan to drop-in at City Hall. For more information, call 240-314-5000.

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

11:00 am
Presidential Celebration at The Potomac Grill Join Us in Celebrating The Presidential Inauguration of Our 44th President at “The Potomac Grill” We will have “Presidential Specials” All Day Complimentary Appetizer All parties of Four to Celebrate Our 44th President

7:30 pm
Twinbrook Book Club at Twinbrook Library Join us every third Tuesday as we discuss the choice of the month.<br>Choice for January is “Hope in the Unseen”, by Ron Suskind.<br>Everyone is welcome. more info

Wednesday, January 21

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
A Better Way to Divorce: Collaboration at Montgomery County Commission for Women Counseling & Career Center Wouldn’t you like to resolve your divorce issues respectfully without going to court? Collaborative divorce does that and more. It’s also responsive to family needs and results in a fair, healthy settlement. Come to this workshop and learn all about collaborative divorce. $20, payable at registration; early registration recommended. Visit our website or call 240-777-8300 for more information. Held at 401 N. Washington Street, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850. more info

Thursday, January 22

10:00 am-12:00 pm
Divorce, Money and You at Montgomery County Commission for Women Counseling & Career Center If you’re going through or considering a divorce, come to this workshop and learn about the potential financial consequences and how both partners can obtain equitable financial settlements. $20, payable at registration; early registration recommended. Held at 401 N. Washington Street, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850. more info

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. more info

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

6:00 pm
Spanish Conversation Club at Rockville Public Library Practice and improve your Spanish through conversation. Every Thursday, 6:00-7:30. more info

12:00 pm
Free SCORE Business Plan Development Session at Rockville Public Library Write your business plan with the assistance of SCORE counselors and research librarians. Entrepreneurs may come back each week until their plans are completed. Each participant must bring a USB or flash drive to download and store their business plan between sessions. To register, phone 240-777-0001. more info

Friday, January 23

10:00 am-1:00 pm
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator at Montgomery County Commission for Women Counseling & Career Center This trusted and widely-used personality assessment identifies your unique personality type. Knowing your personality type can help you improve your work and personal relationships through your new understanding of how different personality types relate to each other and how your preferences affect your career and personal life. Offered monthly. $50, payable at registration; early registration recommended. To register or for more information, visit our website or call 240-777-8300. Held at 401 N. Washington Street, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850 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

10:15 am
Storytime for 2′s and 3′s at Rockville Public Library Stories and activities for ages 2-3 with an adult. more info

8:00 pm-10:30 pm
Rockville Little Theatre presents Proof at F. Scott Fitzgerald Theater David Auburn’s drama, Proof, is presented by Rockville Little Theatre. Winner of a Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize, Proof is about the daughter of a brilliant but me
ntally ill mathematician who is faced with discovering the good and bad genes she inherited. Tickets $16 Adult, $14 Senior or student more info

Saturday, January 24

10:15 am
Cuddle ups for walkers at Rockville Public Library Stories, songs, and rhymes for ages 12 to 24 months, with an adult. more info

1:00 pm-2:00 pm
FREE Weight Management Class at Curves of Rockville Curves of Rockville is introducing a FREE Weight Loss solution that will fit you for a lifetime! No elaborate point system or eliminating foods, just simple solutions to help you eat better, loose weight and keep it off for good! Join us for the New and Improved Weight Management Solution. These classes are open to Members and Non-Members. Jan 17th and 24th at 1 – 2 PM Call 301-869 -2093 to register more info

3:00 pm
Asian New Year’s Celebration at Twinbrook Library The Twinbrook Tellers tell stories from the rich Asian culture.<br>Come early and take part in “Craft for Kids” 1:00-3:00pm. more info

8:00 pm-10:30 pm
Rockville Little Theatre presents Proof at F. Scott Fitzgerald Theater David Auburn’s drama, Proof, is presented by Rockville Little Theatre. Winner of a Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize, Proof is about the daughter of a brilliant but mentally ill mathematician who is faced with discovering the good and bad genes she inherited. more info

9:00 pm
Live Music Saturday Night: Breakaway Band at The Potomac Grill

Sunday, January 25

12:00 pm-4:00 pm
10th Annual Glenview Mansion Bridal Expo at Glenview Mansion Come to beautiful,historic Glenview Mansion showcasing more than two dozen vendor exhibits and samples specializing in: catering, wedding cakes, photography, musical entertainment, floral arrangements and bridal gifts. Informal modeling throughout the afternoon featuring the latest wedding gown styles and accessories by Bridal Images of Rockville. Tours of the facility will also be available! Admission is $5.00 at the door. more info

12:30 pm-2:30 pm
PAW (Partnership for Animal Welfare) Adoption Event at Petsmart PAW (Partnership for Animal Welfare) will be having an adoption event (dogs only) at the White Flint Plaza Petsmart. (301) 770-1343 Come 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.com more info

2:00 pm-4:30 pm
Rockville Little Theatre presents Proof at F. Scott Fitzgerald Theater David Auburn’s drama, Proof, is presented by Rockville Little Theatre. Winner of a Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize, Proof is about the daughter of a brilliant but mentally ill mathematician who is faced with discovering the good and bad genes she inherited. Tickets $16 Adult, $14 Senior or student more info

4:00 pm
Washington National Opera Young Artists in Concert at Strathmore Opera greats of today and tomorrow convene at Strathmore for one phenomenal concert event. Enjoy the intimate setting as opera sensation Placido Domingo conducts 30 accomplished Washington National Opera orchestra musicians accompanying members of the Washington National Opera Young Artist Program with repertoire of American and International favorites including opera excerpts off the beaten path. more info

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