July Fourth Fest, Wine Tasting Benefit, Autism Speaks 5K, More Near Bethesda, Chevy Chase This Weekend

By Kerri Gaither

Owls, Hawks and Eagle Lunchtime and Talk

• Where: Meadowside Nature Center, 5100 Meadowside Ln., Rockville.
• When: Saturday, July 6, 12 p.m.
• Description: Visitors are invited to speak with a naturalist about birds of prey and learn some of the stories about the raptors on exhibit. These talks will begin at the Raptor Walkway behind the Nature Center.
  
• Cost: Free.

Wine and Painting Benefit for McPaw

• Where: Huckleberry Fine Arts, 12051 Nebel St., Rockville.
• When: Friday, July 12, 7:30 p.m.
• Description: Painting, wine tasting and more.
• Cost: $28.

Jackie's Restaurant 3rd Annual Barbecue and Bake-Off

• Where: Jackie's Restaurant, 8081 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring.
• When: Sunday, July 7, 1 p.m.
• Description: Barbecue, bake-off contest and more.
• Cost: $20 per person, and kids under 10 eat free.

13th Annual Autism Speaks 5K Run and 1-Mile Walk

• Where: 10101 Glenolden Dr., Potomac.
• When: Thursday, July 4, 8 a.m.
• Description: 13th Annual Autism Speaks 5K Run and 1-Mile Walk in Potomac. Register for the “Virtual 5K” (formerly known as “Run Anywhere”) and receive your technical shirt in advance.
• Cost: See website for registration details.

Art Reception at The Artists' Gallery in Frederick

• Where: 4 E. Church St., Frederick.
• When: Saturday, July 6, 5 p.m.
• Description: During her third solo exhibit at The Artists’ Gallery, Linda S. Sherman reflects on her experiences during a spring trip to Peru and Equador.
• Cost: Free.

Bethesda Big Train Baseball Game

• Where: Friday, July 5, 7:30 to 10 p.m.
• When: 10600 Westlake Dr., Bethesda.
• Description: At the Shirley Povich Field in Cabin John Regional Park, all summer long, enjoy a night full of baseball and fun and affordable family entertainment as you watch the Bethesda Big Train of the Cal Ripken League. For a complete schedule, visit: http://bigtrain.org/schedule/calendarview/.
• Cost: $9.