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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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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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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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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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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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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T140000
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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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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
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