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AGING MATTERS Podcast
02/08/2025 to 02/08/2025
Online, Arlington, VA 22201For older adults, not only are regular medical care and healthy lifestyle choices necessary to age well, but also attention to personal grooming and beauty care. These practices can lead to a more positive perception of aging and help improve well-being by promoting hygiene, reducing stress, and boosting confidence. Listen to the next AGING MATTERS podcast when host Cheryl Beversdorf talks with Marcella Johnstone, Cosmetologist and Master Stylist, Violet Salon, https://www.violetsalonandspa.com/, about specialized hair and beauty services tailored to older adult needs, effects of aging on hair, skin, and nails, and settings where beauty care services are provided. This broadcast will be posted after 3 pm on Tuesday, Feb 4 on Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aging-matters/id1526204286, Spotify Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/0HvZeXmoVAmtXmbQwBJVvM, RedCircle, https://redcircle.com/show/89c0483f-e683-4667-8550-8fc560f85e1b, and Mixcloud – https://mixcloud.com/AgingMatters/. To access AGING MATTERS podcasts & TV episodes, visit www.agingmattersonline.com.
Fairfax Symphony: Love is in the Air
02/08/2025 to 02/08/2025
4471 Aquia Creek Ln, Fairfax, VA 22030The Fairfax Symphony presents an unforgettable musical exploration of love in all its forms—the perfect way to celebrate Valentine’s Day! Music by Maurice Jarre ("Dr. Zhivago" suite), Bizet, Puccini, Mahler, Mascagni, and Clarice Assad. Featuring the Boyd Meets Girl guitar/cello duo with the FSO, conducted by Christopher Zimmerman. Tickets $40-$65. www.fairfaxsymphony.org, info@fairfaxsymphony.org, 703-563-1990
Foreign Films Screening Series: Sami Blood
02/09/2025 to 02/09/2025
4407 Aspen Hill Rd, Rockvile, MD 20853Join us for a foreign film screening the second Sunday of each month. This month's film is Sami Blood. This acclaimed film follows 14-year-old Sami girl Elle Marja, who, along with her sister, is torn from her indigenous reindeer-herding family and placed in a government-run boarding school in 1930s Sweden. There Elle dreams of education and a future, but these dreams are hindered when she is met with racial expectations that class her people as inferior. What follows is a girl’s attempt to escape one world of prejudice and another of old traditions, only to realize the true cost of freedom. (NR) 1 hr. 48 min. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Library, Montgomery County. The discussion that follows is optional. Questions about this program? Contact the branch (240) 773-9410.
African American Family Stories & Poetry
02/09/2025 to 02/09/2025
3500 Olney Laytonsville Rd, Olney, MD 20832Join us for a Black History Month Celebration featuring writer Francene Hill and poet Linda R. Moore as they share their powerful family history, stories, and poetry. OLNEY WRITER'S GROUP MEMBERS FRANCENE HILL AND LINDA R. MOORE are family friends-- their parents were classmates at Dunbar High School in Little Rock, AR-- who by chance reconnected at an Olney Writer's Group meeting after 30+ years (hear the full story on 2/9!). During this special Black History event, Francene and Linda will share their compelling family history and excerpts from their writing and poetry. Learn about their writing journeys, what motivates them, and their strategies for promoting and publishing their work. A Q&A session and light refreshments will follow. FRANCENE HILL will present details about her upcoming book, "Tiny Tots in Tiaras and Tuxedos," which chronicles the story of her pioneering mother, Kermit Bland Hill (tinytotalums.com). LINDA R. MOORE will read from a collection of poems that reflect on how we choose to survive and thrive in the face of unforeseen challenges. No registration is required but seating is limited. Learn more here: https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/12745983
Songs of Air and the Soul featuring Cathleen McGowan, soprano
02/09/2025 to 02/09/2025
7246 Cradlerock Way , Columbia, MD 21045Bel canto soprano Cathleen McGowan offers a unique and varied program of operatic arias and art song — including the work “Try Me, Good King”, based on the last words of the wives of King Henry the VIII. For information, call (410) 381-0097 or buy tickets at https://uucolumbia.net/events/ccs-songs-of-air-and-soul/
FREE CHILDREN’S SEWING CLASS by Sew Creative Lounge – DC
02/09/2025 to 02/09/2025
4611 Assembly Drive, Suite K, Lanham, Maryland, 20706, Lanham, MD 20706Introduce your little ones to the joy of sewing in this fun, hands-on class! Designed for children ages 8-14, this free in-person event is perfect for beginners and young creatives curious about sewing. What to Expect: Skill-building: Learn the basics of sewing, including threading a needle, using a sewing machine, and creating simple stitches. Creative Project: Each participant will complete a beginner-friendly project they can take home and show off with pride. Expert Guidance: Taught by experienced instructors who specialize in teaching children, ensuring a safe, supportive, and engaging experience. Why Join? Spark a lifelong love for sewing and crafting. Boost confidence and creativity. Make new friends in a collaborative and welcoming environment. Space is limited, so be sure to secure your child's spot today! Sign up here: https://www.hisawyer.com/sew-creative-lounge/schedules/activity-set/1268622?source=semesters