Gaithersburg community calendar
 
Mail community calendar announcements to: Calendar, Gaithersburg Gazette, 1200 Quince Orchard Blvd., Gaithersburg, MD 20878. By fax: 301-670-7183. Bye-mail: gaithersburg@gazette.net.

Meetings

Historic Preservation Advisory Committee will meet 7:30 p.m. tomorrow at City Hall, 31 S Summit Ave. Call 301-258-6300.

Olde Towne Advisory Committee will meet 7:30 p.m. tomorrow at City Hall Gallery, 31 S Summit Ave. Call 301-258-6300.

Community Facilities Steering Committee will meet 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall, 31 S Summit Ave. Call 301-258-6300.

Board of Appeals will meet 7:30 p.m. Aug. 14 at City Hall, 31 S Summit Ave. Call 301-258-6300.

Thursday, Sept. 7

English Conversation Club to practice speaking English meets 10-11:30 a.m. at Quince Orchard Library, 15831 Quince Orchard Road, Gaithersburg. Call 240-777-0200.

Volunteers are needed to knit, crochet or quilt blankets for sick and needy children from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Montgomery County Extension Office, 18410 Muncaster Road, Derwood. All materials provided. Call Pat at 301-460-5451.

Internet basics and beyond sessions for beginners (no sign up) or non-beginners (sign up required), will be held 1 and 2 p.m. at Gaithersburg Library, 18330 Montgomery Village Ave. Call 301-840-2515.

Free Diabetes Education Class series starts at 6 p.m. at Clinton AME Zion Church, 814 Westmore Ave., Rockville. Series continues Sept. 14, 21 and 28. Sponsored by the Montgomery County African American Health Program. Call 301-421-5767 to register.

Gaithersburg-Germantown Kiwanis Club meets 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Bowl America complex, 11001 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg. Actively recruiting new members. Call Jon May at 301-869-0139.

African American Book Discussion of ‘‘Mixed” by Angela Nissel will be held 7 p.m. at Quince Orchard Library, 15831 Quince Orchard Road, Gaithersburg. Register and pick up copy of book at Information Desk. Call 240-777-0200.

Swingin’ Swamis will perform jazz and world rhythms 7 p.m. during a free Backyard Concert at Kentlands Green, 17 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg. Call 301-258-6350.

Cash Bingo resumes 7 p.m. at Damascus American Legion Post 171, 10201 Lewis Drive. Doors open at 5 p.m. Call 301-253-0769.

Conversation Club to improve English conversation skills meets 7 p.m. at Gaithersburg Library, 18330 Montgomery Village Ave. Call 301-840-2515.

Friday, Sept. 8

The Gaithersburg Area Newcomers Club will hold a welcome coffee for prospective members 10 a.m. in a private home in the Gaithersburg area. The nonprofit social organization promotes friendship and helps new residents become familiar with the community. Call 301-926-9259 or 301-948-0696.

English Conversation Club to practice speaking English meets 10 a.m. at Quince Orchard Library, 15831 Quince Orchard Road, Gaithersburg. Call 240-777-0200.

Conversation Club to improve English conversation skills meets 10:30 a.m. at Gaithersburg Library, 18330 Montgomery Village Ave. Call 301-840-2515.

Poolesville Historic Medley District will host an art show 7:30-9:30 featuring 15-20 local artists at the Poolesville Heritage Museum, 19933 Fisher Avenue, the former town hall. A wine and cheese preview party will open the art show. Tickets are $25 and there will be a cash bar. The Historic Medley District will get up to 50 percent of the proceeds from all art sold, which will be used to restore the building. Call 301-428-8927.

Saturday, Sept. 9

Damascus Community Fair will be held 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Damascus Volunteer Fire Department Activity grounds, 10211 Lewis Drive. Fun Run at 8 a.m., cake and livestock auction at 7 p.m.

English Conversation Club to practice speaking English meets 9 a.m. at Quince Orchard Library, 15831 Quince Orchard Road, Gaithersburg. Call 240-777-0200.

Master Gardeners of Montgomery County answer gardening questions at 10 a.m. at Quince Orchard Library, 15831 Quince Orchard Road, Gaithersburg. Call 240-777-0200.

Things that Roll program for ages 2 to 6 will be held 10 a.m. to noon at Gaithersburg Skate Park, 506 S. Frederick Ave. Bring bikes, scooters, etc. to play on the lower ramps of the park. Helmets mandatory. Admission per child $3 residents, $5 nonresidents. Free for parents. Call 301-258-6350, Ext. 144 or visit www.gaithersburgmd.gov⁄skatepark.

Used Book Sale sponsored by the Quince Orchard Friends of the Library will be held 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Quince Orchard Library, 15831 Quince Orchard Road, Gaithersburg. Featuring hardbacks, paperbacks, videocassettes and more for sale. Call 240-777-0200.

View an art show with works by 15-20 local artists 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Poolesville Heritage Museum, 19933 Fisher Avenue, the former town hall. A $5 donation is requested. The Historic Medley District will get up to 50 percent of the proceeds from all art sold, which will be used to restore the building. Call 301-428-8927.

The Family Readiness Group holds a barbecue-style fundraiser with family fun to support local military troops, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 8791 Snouffer School Rd., Gaithersburg. The rain date is Sept. 10. Call 202-310-1934.

Sunday, Sept. 10

Damascus Community Fair will be held 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Damascus Volunteer Fire Department Activity grounds, 10211 Lewis Drive. Grandparents’ program at 2 p.m.

The Salvation Army will take applications for Christmas assistance from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 11 through 22 at the Salvation Army of Montgomery County, 20021 Aircraft Drive, Germantown. All persons applying will need to provide a state of Maryland driver’s license, state of Maryland picture identification, social security cards for all household members, proof of all household income, proof of household expenses, lease and birth certificates for each child ages 12 and younger. Call Judy Costello, Director of Social Services, at 301-515-5354.

First Annual BlackRock Blast-Off: A Celebration of the Arts will be held noon to 3 p.m. at the center, 12901 Town Commons Drive, Germantown. Free performances, sample arts classes and visual arts. Performers include Amikaeyla, the Ron Kearns Quintet, Navy Brass Quartet and the Alexandria Kleztet. Call 301-528-2260 or visit www.blackrockcenter.org.

Free Senior Beacon InfoExpo will be held noon to 4 p.m. at White Flint Mall, 11301 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda. Speakers, information about local services and products for older adults, health screenings and more. Call 301-949-9766.

Vagabond Toastmasters Club meets, 6 p.m. at Oakwood Apartment Community Room, 9806 Mahagony Drive, Gaithersburg. Visit www.vagabondtoastmasters.org.

Monday, Sept. 11

Time for Tots storytime for babies ages birth to 2 years with caregiver will be held 10:30 a.m. at Gaithersburg Library, at 18330 Montgomery Village Ave. Call 240-773-9490.

Montgomery Parks Foundation’s annual golf tournament will be held 11 a.m. at Northwest Park Golf Course, 15711 Layhill Road, Wheaton. This tournament is now named in honor of the late Malcolm Shaneman, an award-winning subdivision supervisor for The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission. Memorial dedication at 9:45 a.m. Visit www.montgomeryparksfnd.org to register for the Malcolm Shaneman Golf Tournament. Proceeds to support the Foundation’s goal to enhance the county park system.

Montgomery College Symphony Orchestra will hold auditions at 7 p.m. in the Music Building at the Rockville Campus, 51 Mannakee St. Community members and students, including high school students, invited to audition. Call the Montgomery College Music Department at 301-279-5209 for an audition time.

A ceremony to commemorate the fifth anniversary of 9⁄11 will be held 7 p.m. at Inspiration Park, 1368 Inspiration Lane, Gaithersburg. Includes readings by local high school students. Call 301-926-6636 or visit www.kentlandsusa.com.

The Gem, Lapidary and Mineral Society of Montgomery County will meet 7:30 p.m. at the Rockville Senior Center, 1150 Carnation Drive. Featuring a presentation by Tim Rose of the Natural History Museum at the Smithsonian Institution on The Cardinal Direction Marker Project of The National Museum of the American Indian. Call 301-299-8213.

The Montgomery County Civic Federation presents a program on the county’s Housing Programs and Policies 8-9 p.m. in the First Floor Auditorium of the Council Office Building, 100 Maryland Ave., Rockville. Officials from the Housing Opportunities Commission, the Department of Housing and Community Affairs, and Community Based Planning will discuss Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, the County’s Moderately Priced Dwelling Unit program, Opportunity Housing, Productivity Housing, the Transitional Housing Program, Personal Living Quarters, Accessory Apartments and the new Work Force Housing Program. Visit www.montgomerycivic.org.

Tuesday, Sept. 12

English Conversation Club to practice speaking English meets 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. at Quince Orchard Library, 15831 Quince Orchard Road, Gaithersburg. Call 240-777-0200.

A representative of the Montgomery County government will answer questions about county services 10 a.m. to noon at Gaithersburg Library, at 18330 Montgomery Village Ave. Call 240-773-9490.

Monarch Fiesta Day will be held 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Black Hill Visitor Center, 20926 Lake Ridge Drive, Boyds. Games, butterfly hunts, exhibits, walks, story times, ‘‘The Monarch King” movie and more. Some activities have age restrictions and require pre-registration and a prepaid fee. Call 301-916-0220 or visit www.parkPASS.org to register.