Published on: Tuesday, February 02, 2010

By Norma Jean Fazenbaker

Happy birthday

Happy birthday in February to Berneatha Scipio, Feb. 1; Christine Henson, Feb. 2; Shane Wechsler, Feb. 3; Suzanne Hitte, Feb. 4; Madeline Schum and Kay Brown, Feb. 6; Carolyn Newlin, Feb. 7; Conrad Waby, Feb. 9; Joan Welshauss and Kandy Neary, Feb. 12; Rosa Smith, Feb. 13; Michael Reagan, Mary Young and Ann  Prout, Feb. 15; Mabel Bridgett and Gloria Garrett, Feb. 17; Roberta Morrell and Gloria Henny, Feb. 18; Stacey Ferrell, Feb. 19; Angela Davis, Feb. 20; Lois Geris and Thomas Wyche, Feb. 24; Rose Mary Bullock, Feb. 25; Virginia Hare and Ollie Moore, Feb. 26; Mary Ann Bair, Caitlin Denny and Earl Johnson, Feb. 27; Olivia McPherson and Jim Hall, Feb. 28.  Some of my lists are very old, so if you notice a name of someone who is no longer with us, I would really appreciate a call, or you can e-mail me at nfazenbake@aol.com. Thanks.

Special program

Davies Memorial Unitarian Universalist Church on Temple Hills Road is presenting “An Interreligious Exchange on Natural Law of Compassionate Justice” on Sunday, Feb. 28, from 3 to 4:30 p.m.

Speakers will be the Rev. Bruce Marshall and Dr. Robert Dickson Crane, who was the former advisor to the late President Nixon, and former Deputy Director of the U.S. National Security Council. 

Dr. Crane is author of the new book, “The National Law of Compassionate Justice: An Islamic Perspective.” Joyce Dowling, U.N. Associate Humanitarian Award Winner for Interfaith and Social Justice work, will emcee this event.

 Khalil Shadeed, producer of an award-winning television program called the “Scholar’s Chair,” will moderate the discussion.

For directions, go to www.dmuuc.org or call 301-449-4308.

Local events

Another big Home Show is headed to the Show  Place Arena this weekend, Feb. 5 to 7. There is plenty of free parking and it is free admission. You will get a chance to see kitchens, bathrooms, roofing, closet systems, flooring, landscaping and much more. Check out mdhomeshow.com, or call 888-560-3976.

Grace Brethren Church in Waldorf is presenting the Cabin Fever Gospel Barndance March 13 from 7 to 9 p.m. The evening will feature Crossroads, the Mill Run Dulcimer Band and Sonrise. For more information, call 301-645-0407.