NEIGHBOR'S EXCHANGE IN GAITHERSBURG
Thursday, December 3, 2009, 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
St. Martin's Catholic Church
201 S. Frederick Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Gaithersburg Neighbors Campaign will host its first Neighbor's Exchange at St. Martin's Catholic Church.  Neighbors will exchange information on topics such as finances, job applications and healthcare services.  If you are interested in volunteering with Gaithersburg Neighbor's Campaign please contact Winta Teferi or Katie Schmahl for more information or call 240-247-0286.

DOOR KNOCKING OPPORTUNITIES WITH NEIGHBORS CAMPAIGN
If you have not already, you still can!  Neighbors Campaign in Gaithersburg and Wheaton has door knocking volunteer opportunities available.
Upcoming Gaithersburg Door Knocking dates are:
Tuesday, December 01, 2009 from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday, December 02, 2009 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Upcoming Wheaton Door Knocking date are:
Saturday, December 12, 2009 from 12 Noon - 2:00 PM
Monday, December 14, 2009 from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday, December 15, 2009  4:00 PM - 6:00 PM.
Contact Katie for Gaitherburg Neighbors Campaign and Megan for Wheaton Neighbors Campaign or call 240-247-0286.

UPCOMING IMPACT NETWORK ORIENTATION SESSION
Tuesday, December 8, 2009, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
501 Sligo Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20910

Wednesday, December 9, 2009, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Wheaton Library, 11701 Georgia Avenue, SS MD 20902
Come learn about the ideas behind the network, what IMPACT does in the community, why we do what we do and how members can participate in and shape the network! Share YOUR vision for your community and neighborhood and learn how to best utilize your network as a resource. To RSVP, email Noelle Haile or Megan Moriarty call her at 301-495-3336.

MEMBER ACTION SUPPORT NIGHT
Thursday, December 17, 2009, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
501 Sligo Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20910
This is a space where network members can get support on projects that seek to engage the community around a common area of concern or interest.  Community/network members get peer-to-peer feedback and support from other network members, and also technical assistance from IMPACT staff.  For more info and to RSVP email Noelle Haile or call her at 301-495-3336.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES WITH IMPACT SILVER SPRING
IMPACT is currently recruiting for two positions, Deputy Director and Administrative Assistant. Please click here for more details and job descriptions and follow instructions for sending cover letters/resumes electronically to individual listed.
 
Deputy Director
The Deputy Director is responsible for the day to day implementation, management, supervision and evaluation of the organization's innovative approach to community building and community change in the context of extreme diversity. The Director will also lead and manage the creation of a human resources system and a strategic communications system for the entire organization, working in close partnership with the Executive Director and the Director of Operations and other administrative/program managers. Click here for more information.
 
Administrative Assistant
IMPACT Silver Spring seeks an organized, skilled, and proactive self-starter to support all general organizational administrative functions of this dynamic and quickly growing organization, as well as directly supporting the Executive Director.  We are looking for an individual who will enjoy being an integral member of a committed multicultural staff with a strong emphasis on teamwork and mutual support. This is a great opportunity for someone with specific interest in nonprofit or business management or community organizing/development to gain firsthand knowledge and experience. Click here for more infromation.

The Silver Spring market can be found in the heart of downtown Silver Spring on Ellsworth Drive between Fenton Street and Georgia Avenue. Parking is free on Saturdays. The market offers fresh goats' milk cheeses, tree and field fruit, vegetables, honey, eggs, meat, pies, preserves, salsas, cut flowers, breads, pastries and more! Visit their website form more information.

FORUM THEATRE PRESENTS ANGELS IN AMERICA
Part I: Millennium Approaches by Tony Kushner
October 5 - November 28, 2009
Round House Theatre Silver Spring
8641 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Click here for ticket information.
Set in Reagan-Era New York City, Angels in America is Tony Kushner's two-part epic on national themes, the AIDS crisis, and spiritual and political morality. Forum Theatre presents the play, directed by Jeremy Skidmore, that affected an entire generation for the current 2009 American landscape. A colorful array of characters become intertwined as they grapple with identity, community, guilt, intimacy, and forgiveness.

FESTIVE HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
Saturday, December 05, 2009, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Silver Spring, Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Station and Museum
8100 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD
(Across from Jackie's Restaurant)
Free parking is available outside station. 
This is a multi-faceted event inlcuding arts, entertainment and refreshments! Activities include: Polar Express Story Time with Cindy Parker at 11 AM, Ride the toy Thomas the Tank Engine between 10 AM to 2 PM, Purchase a signed copy of
The Historic Silver Spring or the PBS documentary, Next Stop Silver Spring or Tour the 1945 restored station.  Seraphim Acapella Quartet will perform in Victorian garb at 2 PM. For more information click here. 

WORLD TREE LIGHTING
Saturday, December 05, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Downtown Silver Spring and ArtSpring
Ellsworth Dr., Silver Spring, MD
In conjunction with the Downtown Silver Spring, ArtSpring will host an around the world ornament making workshop from 1:00-3:00 pm for children of all ages. Ornaments will be hung on a community tree on Ellsworth Drive Plaza. Live music and seasonal refreshments will be offered from noon until 4:00 PM, featuring music by Tori Heller, an up and coming Takoma Park folk Musician at 12:00 PM and Icarus, a melodic quintet based in Silver Spring, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. For more information click here.

DOCS IN PROGRESS OPEN HOUSE
Wednesday, December 09 2009, 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
8700 First Avenue, Silver Spring, MD
Click here for directions.
Anyone who loves, makes, or wants to make documentaries is welcome to join us at the Docs In Progress Documentary House in Downtown Silver Spring for an Open House and Fundraiser.   Come enjoy wine, soft drinks, and light nibbles; mix and mingle with filmmakers, film fans, and others in the local community; and learn about how Docs In Progress is building a documentary community through classes, workshops, screenings, and other activities.  Click here for more information.

HOLIDAY NIGHT OUT AND BASKETBALL WITH SANTA
Friday, December 18, 2009,  6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Long Branch Community Center
8700 Piney Branch Road, Silver Spring, MD
A fun and free community event for children (ages 13 and younger) and their families. Enjoy free activities for the children, including face painting, resource tables, games, and arts and crafts activities. Get a picture with Santa for $6.00 per person. Teens can also earn SSL hours by volunteering.  For more information please call 301-431-5702.