Weekend Events in Wheaton: Camellia Plant Sale, Girls Lacrosse, Softball, Baseball

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The Camellia Society Plant Show & Sale

• Where: Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Ave, Silver Spring, MD
• When: Saturday, April 6, 1-4:30 p.m.; Sunday, April 7, 12:30-4 p.m.
• Description: Get growing tips for your camellias at this plant show and sale in the Brookside Gardens Visitor Center.
• Cost: Free

Spring Flowers and Trees Storytime

• Where: Brookside Nature Center, 1400 Glenallan Ave, Wheaton, MD
• When: Sunday, April 7, 2013, 3 p.m.
• Description: Find out how things grow in the spring.  Each week we'll listen to a story about a different plant or flower.  If the weather is nice we'll take a short walk. (Ages 3-6 years)
• Cost: Free

Girls Lacrosse

• Where: Wheaton High School, 12601 Dalewood Dr, Silver Spring, MD
• When: Saturday, April 6, 2013, 11:30 am
• Description: Wheaton High School vs. Richard Montgomery High School
• Cost: $5

Softball

• Where: Wheaton High School, 12601 Dalewood Dr, Silver Spring, MD
• When: Saturday, April 6, 2013, 1:30 pm
• Description: Wheaton High School vs. Walter Johnson High School
• Cost: Free

Baseball

• Where: Wheaton High School, 12601 Dalewood Dr, Silver Spring, MD
• When: Saturday, April 6, 2013, 1:30 pm
• Description: Wheaton High School vs. Walter Johnson High School
• Cost: Free

WEEKEND EVENTS IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY

Bread Baking 101

• Where:  Johns Hopkins University - Montgomery County Campus, 9601 Medical Center Dr, Rockville
• When:  Saturday, April 6, 10 a.m.
• Description:   Informative demonstration that will explore the differences among wheat flours and investigate the mystery and science of how bread ingredients work.  Participants will learn about bread kneading and shaping techniques.
• Cost:  Free

Flower Avenue Outdoor Market

• Where:  8809 Flower Ave, Silver Spring
• When:  Saturday, April 6, 9 a.m.
• Description:  Flower Avenue Holiday Market returns as the Flower Avenue Market on April 7.  Every Saturday through the end of the year and may add Sundays soon. You can find more info at www.floweravenuemarket.com.
• Cost: Free

Rockville High School Mulch Sale

• Where:  2100 Baltimore Rd, Rockville
• When:  Saturday, April 6, 8 a.m.
• Description:  Rockville HS Booster Club Mulch Sale. Proceeds benefit RHS Athletics, Music Programs and Journalism Academy.  Delivery and spreading services also available.
• Cost: $10

Three Little Birds: A New Reggae Children's Musical

• Where:  7300 Macarthur Blvd, Glen Echo
• When:  Saturday, April 6, 11 a.m.
• Description:  Play for ages 4 and up based on the story by Cedella Marley, music and lyrics by Bob Marley, Adapted for the stage by Michael J. Bobbitt. 
• Cost: $19

Shades of Spring Art Show and Sale

• Where:  The Art League of Germantown, 12901 Town Commons Dr, Germantown
• When: Friday, April 5, Friday Hours: 12 noon – 6 p.m., Saturday, April 6, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Note: Additional Evening Hours - Saturday, 7 - 9 p.m., Sunday, April 7, 1 - 4 p.m.
• Description:  The Art League of Germantown presents its Annual Spring Fine Arts and Crafts Show as part of the 30th Anniversary celebrations.
• Cost: Free

Germantown Community Flea Market

• Where:  Germantown Rd & Bowman Mill Dr, Germantown
• When:  Saturday, April 6, 8 a.m.
• Description:  More than 100 vendors with everything from household goods to jewelry and electronics. Sponsored by the Germantown. Historical Society, The Menare Foundation and Boy Scout Troop 1325.
• Cost:  Free

Afro Blue & Jazztet

• Where:  Blackrock Center for The Arts, 12901 Town Commons Dr, Germantown
• When:  Saturday, April 6, 8 p.m.
• Description:   Howard University’s premier vocal jazz ensemble, Afro Blue, sings music in styles similar to Lambert, Hendricks and Ross; Manhattan Transfer; The New York Voices and Take 6, with their own twist. 
• Cost: $23

Earth Day Clean Up

• Where:  Kentlands Clubhouse, 485 Tschiffely Square Rd, Gaithersburg
• When:  Saturday, April 6, 9 a.m.
• Description:  Bags, gloves, trash grabbers and a map of the area are provided.  Any volunteer time spared is appreciated.
• Cost:  Free

Rainbows and Lollipops Dance Party

• Where:  Dance Bethesda, 8227 Woodmont Ave, Bethesda
• When:  Friday, April 5, 8 p.m.
• Description:  8pm - Newcomer and Intermediate Lessons. 9pm - Dance party - dance to a mix of Latin, swing, and ballroom music. Partner not required. Singles and couples welcome. Refreshments, Drinks, and Prizes.
• Cost: $15

Dance Like Michael Jackson Workshop

• Where:  Dance Bethesda, 8227 Woodmont Ave, Bethesda
• When:  Saturday, April 6, 12 p.m.
• Description:  8 week workshop to learn to move like Michael Jackson.
• Cost:  $15

Check back next week for more upcoming weekend events.