There are opportunities this weekend to help those less fortunate while also having fun with friends and family. Here's a glance at some of those events -
1. A family affair
Where: The Universities at Shady Grove, 9630 Gudelsky Drive, Rockville, MD 20850
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When: through Monday, August 8, 2011, 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
What: Comcast Outdoor Film Festival. Each night a feature film is presented at 8:30 p.m. and food and beverages are available on site for purchase. Food sponsors including Potomac Pizza, Hard Times Café of Bethesda and Ben & Jerry’s. Popcorn, candy and beverages are also available for sale. Movie schedule: Friday, August 5 - Tangled; Saturday, August 6 - UP!; Sunday, August 7 – Toy Story 3; Monday, August 8 – Top Gun.
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Price: Free. Proceeds from food and beverage sales will go to the Children's Inn at the National Institutes of Health.
2. There’s nothing like a Farmer's Market on a summer morning
Where: King Farm, Mattie JT Stepanek Park, Pleasant Drive, Rockville, MD 20850
When: Saturday, August 6, 2011 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
What: Farmer’s Market – fresh foods from regional farmers including fruits, vegetables, handmade cheeses, artisan breads & pastries, honey, eggs, pottery, gifts & more!
Price: No entrance fee. Items sold individually at market. Information: farmersmarket@kingfarm.org
3. Donate household items to local Habitat for Humanity chapter
Where: Whole Foods Market, the Kentlands, 316 Kentlands Boulevard, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878
When: Saturday, August 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
What: Whole Foods Market and Habitat for Humanity - Montgomery County are hosting a reusable collection event. Gently used household furniture, household items, appliances and books are requested. Trucks will be curb side ready to collect donated items.
Price: Free. http://www.facebook.com/wholefoodskentlands
4. Local Blues ensemble for your listening pleasure
Where: Beale Street Grill, 9712 Traville Gateway Drive, Rockville, Maryland 20850
When: Saturday, August 6, 2011 at 8 p.m.
What: Live blues performance by Billy Thompson, Gene Monroe and Eric Selby
Cost: Free. Contact: 301-838-5990
5. Outdoor music festivities - fun for all
Where: On the patio at Rio, Washingtonian Center, 9811 Washingtonian Boulevard, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
When: Saturday, August 6 from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
What: Rio Summer Concert Series featuring oldies band dc motors
Cost: Free. Contact: 301-921-4684