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SUMMARY:SPARKLE: You and Your Neighborhood Stream
DESCRIPTION:You and Your Neighborhood Stream will feature Deb Briceland-Betts\, President of the Neighbors of the Northwest Branch\, a local citizen-based action group dedicated to restoring the health of the NW Branch of the Anacostia River. Learn about the work being done to improve the health of this important watershed and what one person can do at home to make a difference in the quality of their community’s water. \nA major ecological\, recreational\, and historic corridor\, the Northwest Branch watershed is a critical\, albeit degraded\, subwatershed of the Anacostia River that includes portions of the communities of Silver Spring\, Wheaton\, Kemp Mills\, and Four Corners. Essential for regional water quality\, biodiversity\, and the region’s drinking water supply\, it faces significant challenges from urbanization\, including high levels of impervious surfaces\, pollution\, and degradation of natural habitats. \nDeb Briceland-Betts\, a former nonprofit executive and Legal Services attorney\, was certified in environmental law while in law school. In her retirement\, she focuses on volunteer work for environmental causes that bring her joy\, including serving for five years as a citizen scientist for the Anacostia Riverkeeper. Currently President of the Neighbors of the Northwest Branch\, Deb has served on their Board since 2023. \nRegistration is encouraged.  Use the Village calendar\, email operations@silverspringvillage.org or call 240-307-4132 \nSPARKLE is a monthly education series organized by Silver Spring Village and Silver Spring Town Center.
URL:https://silverspringvillage.org/calendar/sparkle-you-and-your-neighborhood-stream/
LOCATION:Silver Spring Civic Building\, 1 Veterans' Plaza\, Silver Spring\, Maryland\, 20910
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T153000
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SUMMARY:SPARKLE—The Journey of Harriet Tubman Through Story & Song
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special SPARKLE in celebration of Black History Month as we present The Journey of Harriet Tubman Through Story & Song with David Cole & Linda Harris. The duo will share the inspiring story of Harriet Tubman the legendary conductor of the Underground Railroad who led 300+ people to freedom.\n\nDavid Cole’s skill as an ace guitarist with soulful vocals and personality completes this duo with Linda Harris whose expressive style and grace delivers the pulse and cadence in the style of the ancestors. David is a music educator and performer\, and Linda is a vocalist and musician\, as well as director of event programs and events at the Harriet Tubman Museum and Education Center. Both perform locally as well as internationally. This amazing duo brings the story of Harriet Tubman to life. Not to be missed!\nRegistration is encouraged.  Register through the Village calendar\, by emailing programs@silverspringvillge.org\, or by calling 240-307-4132 \nSPARKLE is a monthly education series organized by Silver Spring Village and Silver Spring Town Center.
URL:https://silverspringvillage.org/calendar/sparkle-the-journey-of-harriet-tubman-through-story-song/
LOCATION:Silver Spring Civic Building\, 1 Veterans' Plaza\, Silver Spring\, Maryland\, 20910
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T153000
DTSTAMP:20260425T100836
CREATED:20251218T162330Z
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SUMMARY:SPARKLE: Let's Move Beyond Plastic
DESCRIPTION:Members of Beyond Plastics Montgomery County will discuss the challenges posed by single-use plastics and talk about how to reduce your use. The presentation will cover the plastic waste problem\, why recycling isn’t the answer\, and the impact of plastics on human health. They will also offer a display of alternatives to single-use plastics (SUPs) for household use and personal care. \nBeyond Plastics Montgomery County is a local group of Beyond Plastics\, a national organization dedicated to reducing plastic waste everywhere. To achieve its goals\, Beyond Plastics works with the County Council and Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to educate consumers about ways they can reduce SUPs to protect the environment and human health. The group also works with local businesses on how to improve their practices regarding the provision of plastic items. \nPresenters Didi Bild and Adrienne Dern are long-time Silver Spring residents. Both retired\, they co-lead Beyond Plastics MoCo. Didi is a physician epidemiologist who spent most of her career at NIH. Adrienne worked for non-profits focused on issues related to health and aging. \nRegistration is encouraged through the events calendar.   You may also contact operations@silverspringvillage.org or call 240-833-5580\, extension 6. \nSPARKLE is a monthly education series— open to the public—organized by Silver Spring Village and Silver Spring Town Center.
URL:https://silverspringvillage.org/calendar/sparkle-lets-move-beyond-plastic/
LOCATION:Silver Spring Civic Building\, 1 Veterans' Plaza\, Silver Spring\, Maryland\, 20910
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T100836
CREATED:20251108T144536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T182228Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Cider & Sweets
DESCRIPTION:Come enjoy delicious holiday cookies and mulled cider with Village friends. There’s no dress code\, but ugly holiday sweaters or other festive attire are welcome! \nFor further members-only details or to register\, log into your member account and visit the Calendar page.
URL:https://silverspringvillage.org/calendar/holiday-cider-sweets/
LOCATION:Silver Spring Civic Building\, 1 Veterans' Plaza\, Silver Spring\, Maryland\, 20910
CATEGORIES:Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T153000
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SUMMARY:SPARKLE: Guns\, Gangs & Terrorism
DESCRIPTION:“The Joy of Writing Narrative Nonfiction and How the Ugliest Painting I Ever Saw Still Inspires Me” with author Tom Diaz. A discussion of the challenges\, joys\, and frustrations of writing nonfiction books about some of the modern world’s grimmest realities. Lots of people have good ideas about books that could be written. But translating even the greatest of ideas into a finished product takes years of work. Diaz uses examples from his six published nonfiction books to illustrate the process of building a well-crafted book from inspiration through research\, writing\, and publication. \nTom Diaz is a retired lawyer and former journalist. He has written six nonfiction books\, a number of monographs and articles about crime\, terrorism\, and firearms\, and several self-published novels that he calls his “worst sellers”.  He is a graduate of the University of Florida and the Georgetown University Law Cener. Diaz practiced  civil and criminal law in his legal career.  As a journalist he reported on the Supreme Court and national security at The Washington Times newspaper. He then became an assistant managing editor from 1985 to 1991.  From 1991 to 1993\, Diaz worked at the National Strategy Information Center\, where he focused on the study of terrorism and international organized crime. From 1993 to 1997\, he was Democratic counsel on the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice. His subject matter specialties were counterterrorism and firearms legislation. Diaz was senior policy analyst at a gun violence reduction organization from 1997 until his retirement in 2012. \nSPARKLE programs are open to the public.  Registration is encouraged. Non Village members may register by emailing operations@silverspringvillage.org or calling 240-833-5580 x 6. Village members may register by logging into the Member Portal and signing up on the members-only events calendar.
URL:https://silverspringvillage.org/calendar/sparkle-guns-gangs-terrorism/
LOCATION:Silver Spring Civic Building\, 1 Veterans' Plaza\, Silver Spring\, Maryland\, 20910
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T203000
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SUMMARY:Playwrights Present: TEAMWORK!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this one-of-a-kind live event featuring the collective creativity of six brilliant playwrights! Together\, they’ve crafted six original short plays—and here’s the twist: each writer contributed to every script. That means every play carries the voice and imagination of all six playwrights.  The result? A lively mix of perspectives\, humor\, and heart that’s as thought-provoking as it is entertaining. \nBring friends! This event is open to the public and absolutely FREE! \nRegister by contacting operations@silverspringvillage.org or 240-307-4132.  Village members\, log into your member account and visit the Calendar page or contact the office.
URL:https://silverspringvillage.org/calendar/playwrights-present-teamwork/
LOCATION:Silver Spring Civic Building\, 1 Veterans' Plaza\, Silver Spring\, Maryland\, 20910
CATEGORIES:Cultural
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T153000
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SUMMARY:SPARKLE: Treasure Behind the Stove with Storyteller Noa Baum
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to announce a very special SPARKLE event: Treasure Behind the Stove with Storyteller Noa Baum  Join us to connect with ancient wisdom and timeless values in this special spoken word performance where personal and traditional stories connect in unexpected ways. With delightful drama and daring\, internationally acclaimed storyteller and author Noa Baum offers us gems from her trove of family stories and rich Jewish heritage. \nAbout Noa Baum:  Storytelling is the intersection of my work as a performance artist\, author\, and educator. I focus on the transformative power of storytelling both as performance art and an applicable tool to heal across differences and build bridges of understanding\, compassion and peace.  My art form can be described as Performance Storytelling – borrowing from principles of traditional storytelling as well as using tools from theater through the mixing of narration and characterization to evoke a story in the audiences’ imagination. I love connecting with people of all ages and backgrounds through stories. I enjoy telling stories from cultures around the world as well as my Jewish heritage. I use stories to promote appreciation of differences\, foster collaboration\, and spark innovation. I love witnessing the shift in attitude and smiles as workshop participants experience the transformative power of story. But most rewarding is when people come up after a presentation to share their story with me: “That reminded me of a story …”\, then I know my work has reached the most important place – their heart. \nSPARKLE programs are open to the public.  Registration is encouraged. Non Village members may register by emailing operations@silverspringvillage.org or calling 240-833-5580 x 6. Village members may register by logging into the Member Portal and signing up on the members-only events calendar.
URL:https://silverspringvillage.org/calendar/sparkle-treasure-behind-the-stove-with-storyteller-noa-baum/
LOCATION:Silver Spring Civic Building\, 1 Veterans' Plaza\, Silver Spring\, Maryland\, 20910
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T100836
CREATED:20250617T114840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T171005Z
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SUMMARY:Silver Spring Village @ Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Silver Spring Village tent on the second Saturday of each month through October at the Farmers Market at Veterans Plaza. Meet Village members and volunteers\, ask questions\, and learn how Village membership can enrich your life or someone you care about. We’d love to see you!
URL:https://silverspringvillage.org/calendar/silver-spring-village-farmers-market/2025-10-11/
LOCATION:Silver Spring Civic Building\, 1 Veterans' Plaza\, Silver Spring\, Maryland\, 20910
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T153000
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CREATED:20250916T182046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T182046Z
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SUMMARY:SPARKLE: Cuba's Complexities and Contradictions
DESCRIPTION:Cuba – The Pearl of the Antilles – has a rich history that goes back centuries. Havana\, its capital city\, is over 500 years old. Its culture is a mix of European (mostly Spaniards) and Africans (mostly from West Africa). Cuba is not a museum. It is a vibrant – if complex – society. Cuba’s current realities are certainly challenging – and complicated. \nOur guide\, Reemberto Rodriguez\, was born in Cuba\, raised and schooled in the deep south (Atlanta\, GA)\, and now lives in Silver Spring. He has journeyed to Cuba 15 times over the last decade and teaches an interdisciplinary study abroad course for the University of Maryland in Havana. \nHe will share stories about his journeys to Cuba and Cuba’s rich history\, its relationship with the US through the ages\, the current context of today’s Cuba\, and future possibilities. Come with your questions! \nSPARKLE programs are open to the public.  Registration is encouraged. Non Village members may register by emailing operations@silverspringvillage.org or calling 240-833-5580 x 6. Village members may register by logging into their member account and signing up on the members-only events calendar.
URL:https://silverspringvillage.org/calendar/sparkle-cubas-complexities-and-contradictions/
LOCATION:Silver Spring Civic Building\, 1 Veterans' Plaza\, Silver Spring\, Maryland\, 20910
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T100836
CREATED:20250617T114840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T171005Z
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SUMMARY:Silver Spring Village @ Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Silver Spring Village tent on the second Saturday of each month through October at the Farmers Market at Veterans Plaza. Meet Village members and volunteers\, ask questions\, and learn how Village membership can enrich your life or someone you care about. We’d love to see you!
URL:https://silverspringvillage.org/calendar/silver-spring-village-farmers-market/2025-09-13/
LOCATION:Silver Spring Civic Building\, 1 Veterans' Plaza\, Silver Spring\, Maryland\, 20910
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T100836
CREATED:20250617T114840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T171005Z
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SUMMARY:Silver Spring Village @ Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Silver Spring Village tent on the second Saturday of each month through October at the Farmers Market at Veterans Plaza. Meet Village members and volunteers\, ask questions\, and learn how Village membership can enrich your life or someone you care about. We’d love to see you!
URL:https://silverspringvillage.org/calendar/silver-spring-village-farmers-market/2025-08-09/
LOCATION:Silver Spring Civic Building\, 1 Veterans' Plaza\, Silver Spring\, Maryland\, 20910
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T100836
CREATED:20250617T114840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T171005Z
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SUMMARY:Silver Spring Village @ Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Silver Spring Village tent on the second Saturday of each month through October at the Farmers Market at Veterans Plaza. Meet Village members and volunteers\, ask questions\, and learn how Village membership can enrich your life or someone you care about. We’d love to see you!
URL:https://silverspringvillage.org/calendar/silver-spring-village-farmers-market/2025-07-12/
LOCATION:Silver Spring Civic Building\, 1 Veterans' Plaza\, Silver Spring\, Maryland\, 20910
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T100836
CREATED:20250507T212943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T172659Z
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SUMMARY:Silver Spring Farmers' Market
DESCRIPTION:The Village will have a table at the Silver Spring Farmers’ Market in front of the Civic Center on the second Saturday of the month from April to October 2025 from 9 am to 1 pm. Please stop by to say hi and learn what it means to “Reimagine Life over 50!”
URL:https://silverspringvillage.org/calendar/silver-spring-farmers-market/
LOCATION:Silver Spring Civic Building\, 1 Veterans' Plaza\, Silver Spring\, Maryland\, 20910
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T100836
CREATED:20250319T190134Z
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SUMMARY:Silver Spring Village at the Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:Visit the Silver Spring Village Table at the Farmers Market! \nYou’ve found our website and event calendar—now come meet us in person! Stop by the Silver Spring Village table at the Farmers Market to ask questions\, learn about our programs\, and chat with Village members and volunteers. We’d love to say hello and share how we build community for older adults in Silver Spring. See you there!
URL:https://silverspringvillage.org/calendar/silver-spring-village-at-the-farmers-market/
LOCATION:Silver Spring Civic Building\, 1 Veterans' Plaza\, Silver Spring\, Maryland\, 20910
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T153000
DTSTAMP:20260425T100836
CREATED:20250214T210618Z
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SUMMARY:SPARKLE presents COUNCIL PRESIDENT KATE STEWART
DESCRIPTION:An opportunity to hear from Councilmember Kate Stewart about the County Council’s plans for the upcoming year; the impact of the current actions of the federal government on our community. \nRegistration is recommended via the Village calendar or contact the office at 240-833-5586 or operations@silverspringvillage.org. \nSPARKLE (Senior Programs Aimed at Re-Kindling Lifetime Engagement) is a monthly collaboration of Silver Spring Village and Silver Spring Town Center\, Inc.  Sparkle programs are free and open to the public.
URL:https://silverspringvillage.org/calendar/sparkle-presents-council-president-kate-stewart/
LOCATION:Silver Spring Civic Building\, 1 Veterans' Plaza\, Silver Spring\, Maryland\, 20910
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T100836
CREATED:20250214T205149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T205149Z
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SUMMARY:Playwrights Present Valentine's Day
DESCRIPTION:The Village’s Playwrights group will present one-act plays they have written — this time on the subject of Valentine’s Day. \nLocation: Silver Spring Civic Building\, 1 Veterans Plaza\, Silver Spring\, MD 20910 \nVillage members\, for further members-only details and to register (recommended)\, log into your member account and visit the Calendar page or contact the office. \nIf you are interested exploring Village membership (including a no-cost trial membership) or sampling selected members-only Village events\, contact the office at 240-833-5586 or operations@silverspringvillage.org.
URL:https://silverspringvillage.org/calendar/playwrights-present-valentines-day-2/
LOCATION:Silver Spring Civic Building\, 1 Veterans' Plaza\, Silver Spring\, Maryland\, 20910
CATEGORIES:Cultural
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T153000
DTSTAMP:20260425T100836
CREATED:20250206T150621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T150621Z
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SUMMARY:SPARKLE—Harriet Tubman From a Family Perspective
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special SPARKLE as we celebrate Black History Month: “Harriet Tubman from a Family Perspective–In Conversation with Her 3x Great Grand Niece Ernestine Wyatt who will share family stories and insights as well as current efforts to honor Harriet Tubman’s legacy. This program takes place Wednesday\, February 12th at 2pm in the Silver Spring Civic Building.\n\nAbout our Presenter: Ernestine Tina Martin Wyatt\nErnestine (Tina) Martin Wyatt is a Great-Great-Great Grandniece of Harriet Ross Tubman. Tina learned the value of activism as a teenager by participating in an organized and peaceful protest strategically ensuring that African American History and literature was included in the school’s curriculum.\n\nTina received her Bachelors of Art in Studio Art and Art History from the University of Maryland. In addition\, she earned her Masters of Art degree in Museum Studies from the George Washington University. As an Artist\, one of her artworks is in the permanent collection of the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture.\n\nTina had a long career as a registered nurse not only focusing on patient health\, but also on patient education. Following the thread in education she also taught art to children in Pre K – 6th grades for the District of Columbia Public School (DCPS) system\, where she was instrumental in implementing an object based learning curriculum in partnership with the Smithsonian Department of Education.\n\nTina seeks to promote the legacy of Harriet Ross Tubman. One of the ways is as co-founder of Harriet Tubman Day Washington District of Columbia (HTDWDC). Through the “Celebrate to Educate” ceremony she works to inspire and bring accurate awareness of Harriet Tubman’s life\, specifically her participation in the Civil War and her life in the Nation’s Capital and surrounding areas. She continues to share Harriet Tubman’s legacy through her various speaking engagements and her membership in the National Congress Black Women-San Gabriel Valley Chapter promoting her as a symbol for Faith\, Freedom\, Family and Democracy. Currently\, Tina is working on projects o implement Harriet’s legacy in practical ways. Tina resides in Washington DC with her husband and family.
URL:https://silverspringvillage.org/calendar/sparkle-harriet-tubman-from-a-family-perspective/
LOCATION:Silver Spring Civic Building\, 1 Veterans' Plaza\, Silver Spring\, Maryland\, 20910
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250108T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250108T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T100836
CREATED:20241209T211805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T211805Z
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SUMMARY:SPARKLE: TBA
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: TBA\n\nNon-members may register by emailing operations@silverspringvillage.org or calling 240-833-5580 x 6. Village members may register by logging into their member account and signing up on the members-only events calendar.
URL:https://silverspringvillage.org/calendar/sparkle-2/
LOCATION:Silver Spring Civic Building\, 1 Veterans' Plaza\, Silver Spring\, Maryland\, 20910
CATEGORIES:Educational
ORGANIZER;CN="Peggy Gervasi":MAILTO:operations@silverspringvillage.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T100836
CREATED:20241209T203623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T203623Z
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SUMMARY:SPARKLE: The Refugee Resettlement System
DESCRIPTION:A timely opportunity to hear about the work being done by Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area (LSSNCA) to resettle refugees\, assist asylum seekers\, and support unaccompanied refugee youth in the DMV. Learn how you can become involved in welcoming these new arrivals; volunteer to help them rebuild their lives; and advocate on their behalf. The resettlement system process will also be explained. \nLSSNCA\, a human services and immigration relief and refugee welcome agency\, has served families and individuals forced to flee their homes due to persecution\, war\, or violence since its formation in 1917. In 2023\, they provided refugee and immigrant services to more than 3\,000 individuals from more than 46 countries including Cuba\, El Salvador\, Cameroon\, the Democratic Republic of Congo\, Eritrea\, Haiti\, Honduras\, and Syria. The largest refugee welcome agency on the East Coast\, LSSNCA has also welcomed more than 6\,500 Afghan Allies since the fall of Kabul\, and more than 215 Ukrainians since conflict struck their country. \nPastor Christine Dunn (she/her) is ordained and rostered in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America\, having served as a parish pastor for 13 years before joining LSSNCA. In her current role as the organization’s Director for Community Engagement\, she works to bring together community members who want to make real\, tangible differences in people’s lives\, teaching and encouraging others to be better advocates for justice. \n\n\nNon-members may register by emailing operations@silverspringvillage.org or calling 240-833-5580 x 6. Village members may register by logging into their member account and signing up on the members-only events calendar.
URL:https://silverspringvillage.org/calendar/sparkle-the-refugee-resettlement-system/
LOCATION:Silver Spring Civic Building\, 1 Veterans' Plaza\, Silver Spring\, Maryland\, 20910
CATEGORIES:Educational
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ORGANIZER;CN="Peggy Gervasi":MAILTO:operations@silverspringvillage.org
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SUMMARY:SPARKLE: Sharing Your Oral History Through Media With Youth Action Media
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to Sharing Your Oral History Through Media Arts\, hosted by Lynn Hughes\, Edgar Romero and Molly Dedham.\n\n\nThe real record of history is found in the lives of ordinary people who lived it—each one of us. In this digital age\, we’re losing our talent for passing on our stories. Let Youth Action Media teach you how to create an oral history story to share with your family.\n\n\nLynn Hughes  is an award-winning producer\, writer and director whose career creating media spans more than 20 years. Her expertise in developing non-fiction programming includes recent series on Apple\, Disney+\, and HBO.\n\n\nEdgar Romero is a filmmaker passionate about the transformative power of storytelling. Edgar’s journey began with a personal project: a short documentary about a youth program that profoundly impacted his life. Edgar’s work focuses on reflecting and shaping our realities by highlighting stories of resilience\, hope\, and a brighter future.\n\n\nMolly Dedham is a film enthusiast\, radio personality\, film blogger and video producer. Molly hosted BROADMINDED\, a national talk show on Sirius XM for eight years. Molly gets to the heart of any story with humor.\n\n\nNon-members may register by emailing operations@silverspringvillage.org or calling 240-833-5580 x 6. Village members may register by logging into their member account and signing up on the members-only events calendar.
URL:https://silverspringvillage.org/calendar/sparkle-sharing-your-oral-history-through-media-with-youth-action-media/
LOCATION:Silver Spring Civic Building\, 1 Veterans' Plaza\, Silver Spring\, Maryland\, 20910
CATEGORIES:Educational
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