Baltimore Russian Festival - Oct 16-18

Date: Friday Oct 16, Saturday Oct 17, Sunday Oct 18
Time: Friday 5 - 9 pm; Sat/Sun noon -9 pm
Location: Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Church
1723 East Fairmont Ave, Baltimore MD

From the website -

During this festive weekend, we invite you to sample the many foods, souvenirs and entertainment offered at our Russian Festival. All of the food – ranging from the hot dishes and breads to the many desserts – was prepared by our own parishioners. Most of the souvenirs have been imported from Russia. Beautiful icons fashioned by the faithful in Russia, dolls, pins, paintings are just some of the beautiful expressions of faith and love witnessed today in Holy Rus’. And the entertainment – dance groups, choirs and music ensembles – we hope will make your feet tap and your hearts sing.

For complete schedule and directions go to Russian Festival.

"Peter and the Wolf" - Oct 22-24

Date: Thursday, October 22 & Friday, October 23
Time: 10:15 am & 12 noon
Saturday Ocober 24 at 11 a.m.
Location: Publick Playhouse
5445 Landover Road, Cheverly 20784

Set to both contemporary and classical music, this charming musical brings to life an old favorite. The duck, the bird, and the cat join Peter and his grandfather to outsmart a wily wolf in this familiar cautionary tale presented by Childsplay.

Recommended for grades K-4
Cost: $6/person, $5/person in groups of 15 or more
Contact: 301-277-1710; TTY 301-277-0312
For more information visit PG Parks Calendar of Events.

Bethesda Russian & Eastern European Bazaar - November 6-8

Date/Time: Friday, Nov. 6 – 11:00 am to 8:00 pm
Saturday, Nov. 7 – 11:00 am to 8:00 pm
Sunday, Nov. 8 – 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Where: St. Mark Orthodox Church
7124 River Road, Bethesda, MD 20817

Russian & Eastern European Specialties Featuring:

Piroghi Chicken Kiev Kielbasa Kapusta Piroshki Borscht Beef Stroganoff Halupki Halushki Spanakopita Nut Roll Poppyseed Roll Russian Torte Baklava
ALL OUR FOOD IS HOMEMADE!!!
Visit our Carry-Out Window at the rear of the church.

Also featuring home-baked breads, pastries, desserts, crafts, candy, beverages, religious books, children's loft, raffle & silent auction.

For more information and directions go to Bethesda Bazaar or call (301) 229-6300.

Russian Winter Festival- December 12-13

What: Russian Winter Festival
When: Saturday/Sunday December 12 & 13
Time: 10 am-7 pm (Sat) and 1-5 pm (Sun)
Where:Hillwood Museum
4155 Linnean Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20008-3806

Celebrate the holidays at Hillwood in Old Russian style! Meet Grandfather Frost and the Snow Maiden and enjoy festive music and entertainment. Children create their very own kokoshnik (lady's headdress) or gentleman's hat like those worn by Grandfather Frost and the Snow Maiden. Seasonal gifts line the shelves of the Museum Shop and the Café offers festive treats.

Cost: $18 Public, $12 Member, $7 College Student, $5 Children ages 6-18

To register, or for more information, families should call Hillwood at 202-686-5807 or go to Hillwood.

Preschool Classes at Hillwood

Hillwood Museum and Gardens in Washington, DC is starting a preschool series—classes for children ages 2-5 with an accompanying adult.

Session 1: Searching for Sculpture
Thursdays, Oct 1, 8 & 15
10-11 am

In this 3-part series, young children and their adult companions discover animals and other fanciful creatures in the sculpture throughout Hillwood's gardens. Each hour-long class includes a different garden exploration, art project, songs, and more!

Session 2: Kings and Queens at Hillwood
Thursdays, Nov 5, 12, & 19
10-11 am

In this 3-part series, young children and their adult companions enter the glamorous world of kings and queens as they prepare for a royal ball, discover treasures, and enjoy a special feast. Each hour-long class includes exploration of a different room in the Mansion, an art project, songs, and more!

Each session is limited to 10 children (ages 2-5) with one accompanying adult. Cost: $60 Public, $55 Member

The classes are not specifically Russian-themed, but the November class (Kings and Queens at Hillwood) will look at portraits of the Tsars and Tsarinas, the Boyar Wedding painting, and several other Russian art objects.

To register, or for more information, families should call Hillwood at 202-686-5807 or go to Hillwood.

Center for Adoption Support and Education Spring Workshops

CASE offers many classes and seminars for adoptive parents. Here is a partial listing. For more information about any of these events, other events, or to register on-line go to Center for Adoption Support and Education or call (301) 476-8525.

Catholic Charities and Mariposa Child Success Programs

Parenting Series II: The Adoption Journey

From Hurricanes to Hugs: Raising and Enjoying Your Kids, 18 Months and Older

Dates: Wednesday, September 30 Wednesday, October 21
Wednesday, October 7 Wednesday, October 28
Wednesday, October 14 Wednesday, November 4
Time: 6:30 pm – 8: 30 pm (feel free to bring your brown bag dinner)
Location: Catholic Charities Meeting Room, 2nd floor
11 E. Mt. Royal Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21202
Cost: $175 for all six sessions

Presented by Margie Van Dyk (Catholic Charities) and Dr. Anne Townsend (Mariposa). This workshop will help you:
• Engage your young child's cooperation, through empathy and positive communication
• Teach your children practical problem solving skills
• Motivate your child to choose appropriate behavior
• Develop workable rules, limits and consequences

For more information contact Margie Van Dyk: 410-659-4034

Workshops at International Adoption Center at Inova Fairfax Hospital

Place: International Adoption Center
8505 Arlington Blvd. Suite 100
Fairfax, VA 22031

Join us for our continuing International Adoption Parenting classes. Meet with other families and our staff as we assist future or current parents of internationally adopted children in the task of becoming a family.

Pre-Adoption Parenting Class

Classes focus on the unique needs of the recently adopted child from birth to age 4 years. Topics include an overview of ways the internationally adopted child differs from children born and raised in the United States; Medical issues that you may encounter; Attachment, family transition; Nutrition; Speech and language development; Gross and fine motor development; Behaviors and positive discipline; Safety; General baby and child care; Travel tips.

For more information or to register for classes call (703) 970-2651 or visit International Adoption Center.

Thinking of Adopting Telecourses

Want to learn more about adoption from other adoptive parents and recognized experts from the comfort and privacy of your own home? Take a ThinkingOfAdopting.com Adoption Telecourse or Webinar.

Recent topics include:

Medical Aspects of International Adoption
What to Expect During the Referral Stage
Attachment and Adoption: What is it and why is it so important?

For more information and to register visit Thinking of Adopting Telecourses.