Amateur photography and community landscaping contests, sponsored by the Montgomery County Department of Transportation. Both competitions have a June 22 deadline. Go to mcdot.outreach@montgomerycountymd.gov for details. 240-777-7155.
Meals on Wheels volunteers needed, delivery drivers sought to help distribute food in the Gaithersburg area. Meals are prepared for daily (10:45-11:30 a.m.) pickup at Asbury Methodist Village (Kindley Center), 333 Russell Ave., Gaithersburg. 301-216-4200 or 301-253-4626.
Friday, June 8
Life safety class, a paramedic member of the Life Safety Unit of Silver Spring Volunteer Fire Department will teach the basics of fire prevention, stranger danger, scalds and burns, choking hazards, basic first aid, how to get help and more to anyone age 12 and older. A completion card and a small safety tools backpack will be given to all attendees. 6-10 p.m., Silver Spring Volunteer Fire Department, Station 16, University Blvd, adjacent to Montgomery Blair High School. Free, registration required. 240-375-4295 or www.silverspringvfd.org.
Apollo Chamber Orchestra concert, music director Stephen Czarkowski leads the ensemble in a performance of works by Wagner, Mozart, Lehar and Mahler. 7:30 p.m., St. Jane de Chantal Church, 9601 Old Georgetown Rd., Bethesda. Free. 301-530-1550.
Contra dancing, for age 17 and younger, and some square dances and waltzes, contra dance lesson at 7:30. Music by the Glen Echo Open Band; beginners welcome. 8:15-11:30 p.m., Glen Echo Park, Spanish Ballroom, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. $9. 301-634-2222.
Saturday, June 9
Rockville farmers market, fruits and vegetables, bedding plants, cut flowers, baked goods and more. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, Route 28 and Monroe Street. 240-314-8620.
Plant Clinics, question-and-answer sessions with master gardeners from Montgomery County Cooperative Extension. Bring specimens for identification and diagnosis. 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Quince Orchard Library, 15831 Quince Orchard Rd., Gaithersburg. 240-777-0200; or Davis Library, 6400 Democracy Blvd., Bethesda. 240-777-0922.
Year-round farmers market, produce, seafood, meat, baked goods, flowers and more. 8 a.m.-noon. Saturdays, Kensington train station (Howard Avenue), Kensington. 301-949-2424 or www.tok.md.gov.
“Rock the Block,” grand opening of a new venue space for live music by Miles Midnight, Astra Via, the Young Rapids and others. Noon-8 p.m., Foundation Gallery and Liveroom, 3762 Howard Ave., Kensington. Admission, free. 703-593-8327 or info@pickupproductions.com.
Sunday, June 10
“Strides to Thrive” Walk registration, an at-your-own-pace walk around the lake, approximately one mile. A post-event party in the Rio plaza with food, drinks, music, and children’s activities. Proceeds will benefit the Jewish Foundation for Group Homes. 8:30 a.m., Rio Center Mall, 9811 Washingtonian Blvd., Gaithersburg. $25; age 12 and younger, $15. 301-921-4684 or www.stridestothrive.com.
Olney farmers market, local produce, vegetables and more. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays. 2801 Olney-Sandy Spring Rd. (at Prince Philip Drive). 202-257-5326.
Paper shredding and recycling event, take as many as five paper bags or boxes of documents for on-site shredding. Sponsored by the Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Solid Waste Services. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Albert Einstein High School, 11135 Newport Mill Rd., Kensington. 301-929-2200.
Monday, June 11
Flower Buds nature program, for ages 3 to 5 accompanied by an adult, gardening activities and walks, stories and crafts. 10:30-11:30 a.m., Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton. $5; adults, free. Register at www.parkpass.org. 301-962-1400.
TUESDAY, June 12
Brookside Gardens Justin Trawick concert, the Arlington-based urban-folk-rock band performs folk, bluegrass, funk, hip-hop music and more. Take a lawn chair or blanket. 6:30-8 p.m., Brookside Gardens, 1500 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton. Free. 301-962-1400.
Wednesday, June 13
Rockville farmers market, fruits and vegetables, bedding plants, cut flowers and baked goods, with live music. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays, East Montgomery Avenue at Rockville Town Center. 240-314-8620.
Plant clinic, question-and-answer session with master gardeners. Take plant and insect samples for diagnosis. 1 p.m. Wednesdays, Poolesville Library, 19633 Fisher Ave. Free. 240-773-9550.
Help With Homework, for ages 5 to 14 accompanied by an adult, volunteers help children with homework. 4 p.m. Wednesdays, Aspen Hill Library, 4407 Aspen Hill Rd., Rockville. 240-773-9410.
— Compiled by Lisa M. Bolton
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