The Rockville Science Center will present Temple Grandin, the world-renowned animal behavior expert and autism awareness advocate, for a special presentation at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 7 at The Music Center at Strathmore, in North Bethesda.

Lace ‘em up and get on your marks — the 43rd annual Rockville 10K/5K is registering runners! The oldest continuing foot race in Montgomery County — which includes a 1-mile fun run for kids — will take place the morning of Sunday, Nov. 4.

The Rockville Senior Center is again challenging its fitness members to take part in an eight-week fitness challenge that will begin Monday, Sept. 24.

Up your make-up game or explore a career in cosmetology with Glimmer N’ Gloss, a six-week introductory course taught by a professional hair and make-up artist.

“The 6th Great Gilbert & Sullivan Sing-Out,” presented by the Victorian Lyric Opera Company. 9 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 1; 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 2. Raise your voice and help the VLOC celebrate its 40th anniversary by singing through the complete musical scores of all 13 intact Gilbert and Sullivan operettas.…

An expansion to the Lincoln Park Community Center’s parking lot is slated to begin this fall. The addition will increase the lot’s size by about 26 spaces, including four that will be accessible to people with disabilities.

Interior renovations begin this fall at the Rockville Senior Center, to ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.