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Montpelier Today May/June 2015

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MONTPELIER TODAYMONTPELIER TODAYMONTPELIER TODAYMONTPELIER TODAY THE NEWSLETTER OF THE MONTPELIER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

May/June 2015 Bob Derrick, President Chair, Executive Committee

301 776-5008 [email protected]

Jack Keating, Vice President Member, Executive Committee


Lillian Fazio, Treasurer Chair, Finance Committee

Chair, Tennis Committee


Patricia Douville, Secretary Member, Executive Committee

Chair, Social & Nominating Committees


Paul Buehler, Trustee Co-Chair, Facilities Committee 301 776-9886 [email protected]

Brad Gimbert, Trustee Co-Chair, Facilities Committee 301 776-8366 [email protected]

Tim Jacobs, Trustee 916 712-1731 [email protected]

Richard Mason, Trustee Chair, Security Committee Chair, Traffic Committee 301 346-6250 [email protected]

Jean Sorrentino, Trustee 301 776-3650 [email protected]

Committees

Architectural Control & Compliance Michael Boddie, Chair (301) 526-3520 [email protected]

Communications CommitteeSean Beaver, Chair [email protected] 202 330-7616

Elections & Swim Team Lynne Collman, Chair 301 776-3098 [email protected]

Pool CommitteeMary Derrick, Chair 301 776-5008 [email protected]

Welcoming CommitteeGloria Hynes [email protected]

Assistant to the Board Mary Hughes888-622-4630 x103 [email protected]

2015 Board of Trustees

February 2015 Board Meeting Minutes 6

February 2015 ACCC Meeting Minutes 7

March 2015 MCA Board Meeting Minutes 8

March 2015 ACCC Meeting Minutes 9

Financials 10

Security Committee Report 13

Social Committee Report 13

GLO in the Garden 14

ACCC Approval Form 25

Helping Hands 29

2015 Pool Guide 17

Swim Team Registration 21


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MARLIN CORNER: Our Marlins perform high in and out of water!!!! Life for our Marlins does not stop after the swim season wraps up. Our Marlins continue to shine in and out of the water. Listed below are several of the Marlins accomplishments that proudly represent Montpelier and the Marlin Family. We are very proud of all our Marlins. Congratulations to everyone!!

Sports: Caroline Sutton (Jr. at LHS) 1st Team All Star

County Swimmers/ Maryland 4A Swimming State champs in 100 fly and 100 back - March.

Amanda Hong (Fr. at ERHS) 1st Team All Star County Swimmers

Mia Rutherford (Jr. at LHS) 1st Team All Star County Swimmers/ Maryland 4A Swimming State champs in 100 breaststroke March

Katie Clement Member of the PAC Winter Swim Team took 4 secs. off her backstroke at Spring Champs!!! Gearing up for Summer swim.

Andrew ONeil (Sr. MSJ) Varsity swimmer for MSJ performance at MIAA Championships placed in the finals for freestyle in 200 IM and 00M. Senior Captain for the MSJ Water Polo Team

Alex & Vincent Gatti Earned their Red Belts in Kung Fu

Tyler Moultrie Starting Player on the Varsity Vol-leyball Team

Daniah Moultrie Starting Player on AAU basket-ball team

Academics:

Danielle Collman - (7th grade at SMMS) Principle List

Matthew Collman - (10th ERHS) Honorable Mention in Physics at ERHS STEM Fair

Alex Gatti (St. Louis School) won the 1st grade Spelling Bee

Matt/Katie Godshall (CMIT) Honor Roll Katie Godshall Science Olympiad Team earn a

spot at the State Competition Andrew ONeil will be attending Marquette Uni-

versity in the Fall for business.

Elena 4th grade: placed 2nd in the school STEM Fair

Tyler Moultrie President of the German Club/ Inducted into the National Honor Society Daniah Moultrie Maintains a 4.0 in the Gifted and

Talent Program Jair Jackson 3rd place in ACSI Spelling Bee/ 1st

in MS Geography Bee Jade Jackson 3rd place in ACSI MS Spelling Bee Donovan Harvey (Jr. ERHS) Debate Team

Donovan and debate partner won the University of PAs Liberty Bell Classic Tournament, Wash-ington-Arlington Catholic Forensic League & Chesapeake District Qualifying tournament. They will compete in National Championships this spring.

Music: Danielle Collman (flute) Played in the Washing-

ton Archdiocesan Honor Band Matthew Collman (Clarinet) 2nd Clarinet in ERHS

Concert Band Lucas Arzayus Tour Choir in MD State Boy Choir

(highest level in choir) Cicely Kirages plays the piano Additional Accolades:

Cicely Kirages rode an elephant on her trip to Thailand

Nicole Boddie 2014 Homecoming Queen for LHS Air Force jr. ROTC Competition Team 1st/2nd

place in DE and VA 2 man competition - 1st place

Andrew ONeil Earned Eagle Scout Rank

Congratulations!!! We really have an accomplished group of Marlins!

The 2015 Annual Assessment is PAST DUE Every person or enty who owns a lot in Montpelier is a

Member of the Montpelier Community Associaon. The

Developer created covenants and restricons for each

8ot owned within Montpelier. Each current and subse

Fuent .wner of such 8ot by acceptance of a deed there

for whether or not it shall be so e$pressed in any such

deed or other conveyance shall be deemed to covenant

and agree to pay to the Associaon:

a. annual assessments and charges/ and

b. special assessments for capital improvements such

assessments to be $ed established and collected from

me to me as hereinaEer provided. 3,9&/C)&8C6

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The 36th Anniversary of the

Montpelier Summer Concert Series

Montpelier Mansion Grounds 9652 Muirkirk Road at Route 197 in South Laurel

FREE Two-Hour Concerts at 7:30 PM

Friday, June 26th Friday, July 10th

Friday, July 17th

Friday, July 24th Friday, August 7th

Bring some friends, a picnic, a blanket and/or a chair. Free public and handicapped parking is available via both the Montpelier Drive and

Muirkirk Road entrances off Route 197, 1/4 mile West of the Baltimore/Washington Park-way (Route 295)

For information or to receive a concert brochure call 301-776-2805

The South Laurel Recreation Council

GLO in the GARDEN

Hi Neighbor, We are fast approaching one of the most colorful seasons of the year. This is when the garden shows off with so many flowers of different colors, textures, and scent, it is almost too much to take in and remember. Several of my neighbors have asked me just what is a native plant ? A native plant is a species that originates or occurs natu-rally in a particular area. Native plants create beautiful landscapes, possessing the charm and unique character to the natural history. They adapt to the local environment, are often more disease resistant, and provide food and shelter for wild life. Native plants protect our natural resources by requiring fewer chemicals, less water, and low maintenance. In our area the soil is composed of heavy clay, compacted soil. To address this successfully, first amend the soil with clay buster. Add some product from your mulch pile and place the neck of the plant one inch above the

level of the soil so the water will run off to form a well around the plant. A few suggestions for plants that are easy: Trumpet Honey-suckle attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Maid-enhair fern and Cinnamon fern are delicate and toler-ate some sun. Butterfly Weed ..orange flower blooms May-June. New England As-ter violet blooms Sept - Oct. Bap-



tistaviolet blooms May-June. Turtle-head.purple blooms Aug-Oct. CoreopsisyellowJune-July. Coral bellspink..April-June. Bleeding Hearts ..red.April-May. Wild Gerani-um..lavender.April-July. Lobelia.red and blue.Sept, needs very moist soil. Bee-balm.roseJuly-Sept. Obedient Plant..light lav-enderAug-Sept. Black eye Susan..yellowJune-Oct. Speedwellwhite or blue.April-July. Spi-derwortwhite or blue.April-July. Instead of going on for pages, go to your local nursery and find the brochures. Then you can always ask for help. The closest nursery is Behnke and they have knowledga-ble staff. Always note if the specimen needs sun, shade, moist conditions, dry environment and MOST important-ly, what the mature height and width of the plant will be. You dont want to have a six foot bush in front of your window or a thirty foot tree with roots wrapped around your underground pipes or pushing against the slab of your foundation. If you still have questions, email Home & Garden Information Center http://www.hgic.umd.edu Maryland Cooperative Extension of U of Md. We are so fortunate to have so many resources in this area.

LAWNS: Perhaps you were not aware of the Maryland lawn fertiliz-er law. The guidelines are to prevent over fertilization and more contamination to the Chesapeake Bay. Follow the U of Md recommendations at extension.um.edu/hgic Here are some tips to read the fertilizer label:

All fertilizer products are labeled with three numbers separated by dashes that represent the percent by weight of the three most important plant nutrients. Nitrogen (N) promotes green, leafy growth. Phosphorus (P) promotes root, fruit and flower devel-opment.

Potassium (K) promotes disease and drought tolerance.

The bag should indicate (O) for Phosphorus by state law. Suggestion: 27-0-5.

Fall fescue and Kentucky blue grass can still be ferti-lized in May and June.

Fertilize at the right time.

Use the calculations on the bag so that you dont over fertilize

Apply with spreader and not by hand.

Mow to the right height.

Water in the early morning.

Did you know that bats are on the decline ? They eat thousands of mosquitos as well as other insects.

We have all read about CCD-colony collapse syndrome in the Bee world. Bees are in decline all over the United States and Europe. There are many reasons for this and it would be of great interest to google why, but one way we can help encourage bees is not to use pesticides. The nurseries carry products that do not have the severe side effects of those used in the past. This year I am going to follow what the Queen of England uses on all of her ros-es. All of the flowers in the public parks are spread with garlic in warm water. If it is good enough for the queen, well !!!!!!!!!!!

Poison Ivy, Oak and Sumac: I would be remiss if I didnt remind you of these plants that often hide among other plants in the beds. Poison Ivy, Oak, Sumac contain an oil called urushiol. When this oil touches the skin many people develop an allergic reac-tion that causes a rash. There are three ways to get this rash:

DIRECT CONTACT: touching the plant INDIRECT CONTACT: the oil can stick to the fur of

your dog or cat. AIRBORNE CONTACT: NEVER BURN THESE

PLANTS FOR YOU CAN BREATHE THE PARTI-CLES INTO YOUR LUNGS AND CAUSE PER-MANENT DAMAGE.

Prevention: Wear long pants, long sleeves, and gloves when there is a possibility of exposure. Dont touch your eyes or your face with your gloves. Wash your skin with warm soap and water after leaving the garden.

Well it must be tea time, so let me find a shady spot and enjoy all that I work for. Happy gardening.

Gloria Hynes Prince Georges County

Master Gardener email : [email protected]


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Annual Swim Team Car Wash: June 6 (8:30am-1pm) Montpelier Pool

Practice Schedule: May 26-May 28/ June 2-June 4/ June 9 & June 11 6-7pm 12 and younger 6:30-7:30pm 13 and older June 8, 10 & 12 day practice (9:30-10:30) Regular Season Practice begins June 15: Monday Thursday: 8:30-9:30am (swimmers 11 & older) 9:30-10:30am (swimmers 10 & younger) Friday: 9-10am all swimmers/followed by a mini breakfast (always popular) ***Evening Practice: Tuesday/Thursday 7-8pm**** Starts June 16

Time Trials: June 13 8:30am

Practice Meet with just the Marlins to obtain times for swimmers in all events. Helps the coaches to seed the first meet & assist the swimmers to work out the kinks. In addition, it allows the parents the opportunity to prac-tice their volunteer skills.

Team Pictures: June 26 9am

Regular Season Meet Schedule: June 20, June 27, July 4, July 11, July 18

Laurel Invitationals: July 12 (4:30 -9pm Fairlands)

Divisionals: July 25 (swimmers must qualify)

Swim Team Party: July 25 Montpelier Pool Party Coordinator needed!!!!

All Stars: Aug. 1 (swimmers must qualify)


MONTPELIER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

2015 POOL GUIDE2015 POOL GUIDE2015 POOL GUIDE2015 POOL GUIDE

PAGES 17-19 CAN BE REMOVED FROM THE NEWSLETTER FOR FUTURE REFERENCE DURING

THE POOL SEASON. PLEASE REVIEW THE RULES WITH ALL FAMILY MEMBERS.

Individual pictures are required for all pool users 4

and over. These pictures should be similar to a

school id photo, drivers license photo or passport

photo. Your name and lot number (or address)

should be on the back of your photo. The gate at-

tendants are instructed to refuse entry to anyone who

does not have a photo on file. Send photos to:

MCA

PO Box 2503

Laurel, MD 20709

You may also bring photos to the pool during regular

pool hours.

Only family members, parents/children/

grandparents, (and paid extended family) listed on

your 2015 pool user form will have access to the pool.

These family members must be permanent residents

in your home. If you did not fill out the pool user

form and return it with your affidavit, pick one up at

the pool or you can download one at

www.montpelieronline.org. All information

(birthday if under age 18, relationship to owner, etc.)

is required.

POOL PHOTOS REQUIRED

POOL HOURS for 2015

May 23 - May 31 Sat - Sun 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM

June, July, August, Sept 6 Sun - Tue 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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MONTPELIER HOMEOWNERS: ACCC COVENANT ENFORCEMENT The Architectural Control & Compliance Committee (ACCC) is committed to working with homeowners to ensure covenant compliance in Montpelier. The ACCC can review approval requests between meetings and when all re-quested information is provided with the form, many approvals can be granted within a week of submission.

The Architectural Control & Compliance Committee (ACCC) has received, and approved, many requests for installation

of solar panels in the last year. While some of us may not like the look of solar panels on a house, the Maryland Real

Property Code prohibits restrictive covenants that impose limitations on the installation of solar collection panels on the

roof of your home, provided that the owner owns or has a right for the exclusive use of the roof. With this in mind, the

ACCC will no longer require prior approval for installation of roof-mounted solar collectors provided that

they comply with all State and Local laws. The ACCC requests notification of the intent to install solar col-

lectors and the approximate date for installation. Notification may be made by email ([email protected]

or [email protected]), mail (PO Box 2503, Laurel, 20709) or submitted on an approval form.

GOING SOLAR ?? NOTIFY THE ACCC !

Boats, trailers, RVs, etc.

May be parked in your driveway April 1-October 31

SUBMIT an ACCC Approval Request Form Before Making Exterior Changes to Your Home

No construction, addition, or alteration of a Montpelier home shall be made without prior approval (approval form on the preceding page) from the ACCC. No sheds,

detached structures (including fences) and driveways

may be erected or altered without prior approval.

Proceeding without prior approval shall constitute a cove-nant violation subject to enforcement, including fines. If you are planning any work to the exterior of your home, first fill out the ACCC Approval Request Form located in every Montpelier Today newsletter and on-line at www.montpelieronline.org. Submit to:

MCA ATTN: Architectural Control & Compliance Committee

P.O. Box 2503 Laurel, MD 20709

Or by email to [email protected]. Forms may also be brought to the monthly meeting. Meetings are the first Thursday of every month at 7 PM at Deerfield Community Center.

BOAT, CAMPER, RV, TRAILER

STORAGE

Boats, campers, RVs, trailers must be in stor-

age between November 1 and March 31. Violations can result in a fine of $250 per month.

USE OF PODS, DUMPSTERS, ETC.

The ACCC requests notification before placing a PODS, dumpster, or similar structure on any lot. Please include the maximum time that the structure will be on the lot. Use an Approval Form for notification or send an email to [email protected].

RENTING YOUR HOME

No Montpelier home can be used for any purpose other than a private dwelling for one family. Please notify your rental management company.

Printable copy of the MCA Governing Documents and the ACCC Approval Form can be

found online: www.montpelieronline.org

PLEASE PICK UP NEWSPAPERS IN YOUR DRIVEWAY OR

YARD. COVENANTS FOR LOTS, ARTICLE VI: MISCELLANEOUS

Section 1. Garbage/Rubbish. No garbage or rubbish shall be dumped or

allowed to remain on any Lot.


MONTPELIER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Architectural Control Committee

Approval Form Member No: Date:

Name: Address: Telephone: Email:

House Type: Framingham Jamestown Gramercy Eton Type of Alteration:

Addition/modification of basic structure Fence Shed

Siding/Paint Deck Other (Including PODS, Dumpsters) Describe the alteration in detail. Information about dimension, materials and design must be included with this form or the project will not be considered by the ACC. Include any statement of special circumstances that may require deviation from

established and published guidelines. Any changes to the exterior of your home, including paint color, siding and win-dows, will require the approval of the neighbors on each side and in back of your home. Siding must blend harmoniously with the neighborhood. The neighbors residing across the street must also be contacted if the project, when completed, can be seen from their property. Major landscaping projects such as retaining walls, etc. must also be approved. Plans for major alterations must be submitted to the ACCC two weeks before the meeting. Applications for approval of PODS, dumpsters, or similar structures should check the Other box and must include the maximum time that the structure will be on the lot.

Attach the following:

Note (1) Copy of plat of your property showing location on your property of the requested alteration. Note (2) Detailed scale drawing or copy of blue prints of proposed alteration. I understand that these items are needed for the committee to make an informed decision about the requested

alteration. When completed we agree to allow the ACCC to inspect this project.

Signature of requester

Neighbor comments:

Name (Print) Address Concur/Non-concur Signature




The homeowner requesting approval of a project (requester) will contact the neighbor(s) residing on each side of his home to obtain their concurrence or comments. In the event the requester resides on a corner lot, the neighbor re-siding adjacent to his rear property line must be contacted. The neighbors residing across the street must also be contacted if the project, when completed, can be seen from their property. Space for their name(s), address, concur-rence or comments is provided above. If the required neighbor approvals are not obtained by the requester the ACC will contact the neighbors to get their comments which will delay processing of the request. Neighbor com-ments will be considered by the ACC in making a decision. Those neighbors that non-concur in a project will be notified in writing of the action taken by the ACC and advised of their right to appeal. If a project requiring ACC approval is started without such approval it shall be considered in violation of the covenants of the Association. Mail completed forms to MCA ACC Committee, P.O. Box 2503, Laurel, MD 20709 or email to [email protected]. Note (1) Prince George's County law requires a building permit for all structural changes or additions to your home.

For Architectural Committee Use Only Project No:

Date Received:

Letter Sent:


Did you know that?Did you know that?Did you know that?Did you know that? Montpelier is a community developed by Levitt & Sons, a division of Levitt Corporation, and next year is the 50

th Anniversary of our community. The first survey and plans were submitted for Mont-

pelier on January 21, 1966 and approved February 16, 1966. The first homes began selling in De-cember 1966. The original temporary entrance to the neighborhood was from Rt. 197 and Muirkirk Road on what is now Mt. Pleasant Drive, but that entrance no longer exists but can barely be seen just past the guard rail at the end of Mt. Pleasant Drive at Pleasant Ct. And speaking of Pleasant Ct., did you know the homes on this cul-de-sac were the original model homes for Montpelier? There are 4 basic models of homes in Montpelier and there are 2 variations of each model, thus creating 8 different styles of homes. Do you know which model you live in? While most may know the models, some people may not, so here is the chance to learn some interesting facts about Montpelier. The 4 models are:

Framingham 2. Eton 3. Jamestown 4. Gramercy

While the inside of each model had the standard Levitt & Sons bathrooms in the trademark colors of Yellow, Pink, or Blue with some even having Green the outside varied depending on the placement of the garage. The Framingham model if the garage is on the left you have a brick front model (in the patio area), and if the garage is on the right you have a stone front model.

The Eton model if the garage is on the left you have a brick front with a porch over the front door, and if the garage is on the right you have a stone front with box windows on each side of the front door.


The Jamestown model if the garage is on the left you have a brick front with an enclosed overhang and window boxes, and if the garage is on the right you have a stone front with an open overhang and window panels.

The Gramercy model if the garage is on the left you have a stone front with a covered patio, and if the garage is on the right you have a brick front with no patio.

As you drive through Montpelier, you may see 2 models with side entry garages the Framing-ham and the Jamestown are the only 2 models that have them. Whats interesting is that you wont find any Framinghams with a side entry garage from the left, and you wont find any Jamestowns with a side entry from the right. Lastly, some may know this but many dont while it may appear that each street has a mix of the models and variations on them, there is one street in Montpelier that doesnt. Which street does not have the Jamestown model on it?

The answer to this question will be in the next newsletter.

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Mothers Day TeaMothers Day TeaMothers Day TeaMothers Day Tea Saturday, May 9, 1:30 pm Treat your mom, grandma, or other important woman in your life to after-noon tea in Montpelier's elegant east

wing. You'll dine on fine finger sandwiches, scrumptious cakes and pastries, buttery scones, and your choice of two quality loose leaf teas. Reservations and advance payment required. Price includes self-guided tour of the house and gratuity. $29/person; $25/Friends of Montpelier. 18 & up Home School DayHome School DayHome School DayHome School Day----Weathering Racism: The Benjamin Weathering Racism: The Benjamin Weathering Racism: The Benjamin Weathering Racism: The Benjamin Banneker Almanacs Banneker Almanacs Banneker Almanacs Banneker Almanacs Tuesday, May 12, 1-4 pm Home schooled students their educators will do science and math activities, and study primary documents to learn about Benjamin Banneker. They will learn about his almanacs, weather instruments, & about his life. For children ages 2-7, 'Blast-in-the-Past,' the hands-on history playground, will be open! Advance registration required. Residents: $6; Non-Residents: $7 (For both events)

Residents: $2; Non-Residents: $3(Blast-In-the Past only) 2-7 years (Blast-in-the-Past Hands-On History Play-ground) 8-12 years (Weathering Racism) Spring History Lecture Series: Archaeology, Conservation Spring History Lecture Series: Archaeology, Conservation Spring History Lecture Series: Archaeology, Conservation Spring History Lecture Series: Archaeology, Conservation and Historic Preservation and Historic Preservation and Historic Preservation and Historic Preservation Wednesday, May 20, 2015 Steven Powers, who coordinated the effort to preserve, promote, and protect the 40 sites that are home to 37 of the original stones from the 1791-1792 Andrew Ellicott

survey of the boundary layout of Washington, DC, will speak on this project and other aspects of DC's boundary stones. Free - 18 & up Montpelier Mansion 9650 Muirkirk Road, Laurel 20708 Contact: 301-377-7817; TTY 301-699-2544

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Friday, May 1, 8 pm Albert Castiglia Albert Castiglia Albert Castiglia Albert Castiglia is an artist who sings from the gut, shoots guitar licks from the hip, and writes songs that articulate ones hopes, fears, and heartaches. Having opened for ZZ Top, Elvin Bishop, and The Radia-tors, Castiglias colorful history in-cludes touring the U.S. and Europe as the legendary Junior Wells lead guitar player before Wells death in 1998, and then joining Atlanta vo-calist Sandra Hall for national tours. $25/person; 10% discount for Mont-pelier members & seniors Saturday, May 2, 8 pm Ewan DobsonEwan DobsonEwan DobsonEwan Dobson As a classical and fingerstyle guitar-ist, Ewan Dobson has established himself as one of Canadas most brilliant and exhilarating young gui-tarists. He has won numerous

awards at local, national, and inter-national competitions, including the Kiwanis Music Festival, the Interna-

tional Fingerstyle Guitar Competi-tion, and the Montreal Guitar Grand Prix. Dobson is noted for the intensi-ty and virtuosity of his fingerstyle playing, and his music is influenced by video game music, extended technique, bluegrass, classical, folk, techno, heavy metal, and trance. $25/person; 10% discount for Mont-pelier members & seniors Saturday, May 9, 11 am Pen & Pose: A Workshop in Yoga and Pen & Pose: A Workshop in Yoga and Pen & Pose: A Workshop in Yoga and Pen & Pose: A Workshop in Yoga and WritingWritingWritingWriting Yoga and writing both use literal and metaphorical vehicles to discover parts of ourselves that have lain dormant, illuminating pathways to feelings, memories, images, and stories embedded within our tissues, and helping us reflect, heal, and build community. Wear comfortable clothing, bring a yoga mat and your

favorite notebook and pen. 18 & up; FREE

Saturday, May 9, 6 pm Dinner and a Movie: Beat the Drum Dinner and a Movie: Beat the Drum Dinner and a Movie: Beat the Drum Dinner and a Movie: Beat the Drum (2003, Rated: NR) Winner of many national and inter-national film festival awards, Beat the Drum is a film with a big heart and a vital message(Entertainment Tonight). Young Musa is orphaned after a mysterious illness strikes his village in KwaZulu Natal. To help his grandmother, Musa sets out for Jo-hannesburg with nothing but his fathers last gift, a tribal drum, in search of work and his uncle. The journey confronts him with the stark realities of urban life, but his indomi-table spirit never wavers. Dinner is served at 6 pm and matched with some aspect of the evenings film, which is shown im-mediately after dinner. Tickets for both dinner and film are $30/person, and must be purchased by 12 noon

on the Friday immediately preceding the Saturday screening.


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Film only tickets are available for $10/person on the day of the screening. Seating is limited and film only tickets may not always be available. Tickets may be purchased with a Visa or MasterCard by calling the Arts Center at 301-377-7800 or 410-792-0664; TTY 301-490-2329 Smooth Sounds for Seniors Smooth Sounds for Seniors Smooth Sounds for Seniors Smooth Sounds for Seniors Thurs-day, May 14, 12 am The Lovejoy Group is an east coast aggregate that brings experience and soulfulness to the jazz arena. Their songbook concert of sweet saxophone and sultry vocals is a loose historical sketch of how jazz met Broadway, creating musical magic. This concert is a tribute to that era a time of elegance,

glamour, and all things refined! But it dont mean a thing if it aint got that swing, and this performance does! $12/person Friday, May 15, 7 pm Yoga & JazzYoga & JazzYoga & JazzYoga & Jazz

Breathe in breathe out! Breathing connects yoga, jazz, and life to achieve the perfect balance be-tween hard and soft, firm and flexi-ble, and the give and take. Get some relaxation and find your cen-ter this evening at a yoga class with live jazz music. Wear comfortable clothing & bring a yoga mat. 18 & up; FREE Saturday, May 16, 8 pm Sounds of BambooSounds of BambooSounds of BambooSounds of Bamboo Share in the Vietnamese culture through wonderful music! Explore the sounds of heaven and earth as the Sounds of Bamboo Musical En-semble masterfully brings the whistling orchestrations of Nguyen Dinh Nghia to life through meditative music played on the bamboo flute, monochord, zith-er, and trung, a traditional bamboo

xylophone $20/person, 10% dis-count for members & seniors Sunday, May 17, 1 pm Twenty Feet from Stardom (2013)Twenty Feet from Stardom (2013)Twenty Feet from Stardom (2013)Twenty Feet from Stardom (2013) Millions know their voices, but no one knows their names. Award-

winning director Morgan Neville shines a spotlight on the untold true story of the backup singers behind some of the greatest musical leg-ends of the 21st century. Along with rare archival footage and a peerless soundtrack, 2014 Academy Award winner "Twenty Feet From Stardom" boasts intimate inter-views with world-famous figures like Stevie Wonder, Mick Jagger, and Sting, who take a backseat to the diverse array of backup singers whose lives and stories take center stage in the film. $5/person and includes snacks & beverages Saturday, May 23, 11 am The Art of YogaThe Art of YogaThe Art of YogaThe Art of Yoga Enjoy an hour-long yoga class in the beautiful galleries of Montpelier Arts Center. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat. Fol-

lowing the class, explore the art exhibitions in the galleries and dis-cover the gorgeous grounds of Montpelier. 18 & up; FREE

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