February 21, 2013

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Sunday, March 3 -- Fourth Annual Choose Respect Montgomery Teen Dating Conference for students, grades six to 12. Montgomery College/Germantown Campus, Globe Hall, 20200 Observation Dr.  1- 4:30 p.m.  Free.  One in three teens in the U.S. is a victim of physical, sexual, emotional or verbal abuse from a dating partner -- this number far exceeds rates of other types of youth violence, and nearly 1.5 million high school students nationwide experience physical abuse from a dating partner in a single year. But, the signs are ignored. Learn how to: recognize all types of abuse, advocate for yourself, support your friends and family, and stop controlling behavior before it goes too far. Get information on entertainment, prizes, registration, etc. | View event from County's calendar

Sunday, March 24 – Literacy Council’s SCRABBLE® SCRAMBLE. Manor Country Club, Rockville.  6- 9 p.m.  $250 includes dinner for four persons with cash bar, one four-player table at the Scrabble® Scramble with opportunity to win prizes, and fun and fellowship with Literacy Council friends and supporters. Tax-deductible contributions support the Literacy Council of Montgomery County’s adult literacy programs. Call Marty Stephens, 301-610-0030 x 202, email marty@literacycouncilmcmd.org
 or get more details and register online. | View event from County's calendar