Arts & Entertainment
Events: Country Current, Tour Clopper Lake in a Pontoon, More
Things to do in and around Germantown.

Concert: US Navy Country Current
What: The Navy's country-bluegrass ensemble will give a free outdoor concert. Bring lawn chairs and a picnic, with non-alcoholic beverages. No tickets or reservations necessary.
When: 7 p.m. Saturday, July 13
Where: BlackRock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town Commons Drive, Germantown
Cost: Free
Contact: Call 301-528- 2260 or visit www.blackrockcenter.org.
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Reception: ‘Transformed’ at BlackRock
What: Artist reception for “Transformed,” an exhibit of encaustic, photography, mixed media, and wood sculptures by Marilyn Banner, Carole Clem, Susan Feller and George Wedberg.
When: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 13
Where: Main Gallery at BlackRock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town Commons Drive, Germantown
Cost: Free admission
Contact: Call 301-528- 2260 or visit www.blackrockcenter.org.
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Ladies Trek: Rachel Carson Conservation Park
What: Meet other women and hike park trails with a Park Naturalist.
Where: Rachel Carson Conservation Park, 22201 Zion Rd. Brookeville
When: 9 a.m. Sunday, July 14
Cost: $8
Contact: Call 301-528-3492 or visit www.blackhillnature.org.
More: Hike lengths vary with the pace of each group. Please wear hiking boots or other sturdy shoes. This is an easy to moderate hike on natural surface trails; some areas may be muddy and wet. Meet at the parking area.
Pontoon Boat Tours at Seneca Creek State Park
What: Join a ranger for a 45-minute ride around Clopper Lake.
Where: Seneca Creek State Park boat center. The park address is 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MD
When: 1 p.m. Sunday, July24
Cost: $2. Does not include park admission fee, $3 for residents or $5 for nonresidents.
Half Pint Kids Club (Ages 2-4)
What: Join Ms. Celia Cantor as she does crafts, reads books, and sings songs with kids. Snack included. Please sign up at the Customer Service Desk or email candace.child@wholefoods.com. Space is limited.
Where: Whole Foods Market 316 Kentlands Blvd., Gaithersburg
When: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 17
Contact: Please email candace.child@wholefoods.com for further details.
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