Friday, August 19, 2011
The Friday edition of things to know in Chevy Chase.
Good morning, Chevy Chase! Here are five things to know today: 1.) The weather will be similar to yesterday's weather, with high temperatures in the upper 80 degrees, and a 40-percent chance of showers or thunderstorms. 2.) Don't forget about tax-free week in Maryland. Through tomorrow, most clothes and shoes priced under $100 can be purchased without Maryland's 6-percent sales tax. 3.) A drop-in tai chi class will take place at 9:30 a.m. at the Friendship Heights Village Center. 4.) Check back in with Chevy Chase Patch at noon for the next installment of "Dog Tales," which introduces Patch readers to a new four-legged friend every other week. 5.) And, 20 years ago today, Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev was overthrown after a coup was …
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Things to know in Chevy Chase today.
Good morning, Chevy Chase! Here are five things to know today: 1.) The weather could get a little stormy, with high temperatures in the upper 80 degrees, and a 40 percent chance of rain, according to weather.com. 2.) The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments is forecasting some air pollution tomorrow, reporting that the air quality may be "unhealthy for sensitive groups" of the population. 3.) Be sure to return to Chevy Chase Patch at 10 a.m. for our weekend planner of fun and interesting events near you this weekend. 4.) Also, be sure to check out this Patch video of the rabbits at the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair. 5.) And, a fact: 91 years ago, Tennessee became the 36th state to ratify the 19th Amendment to the U.S. …
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
The mid-week edition of daily stuff to know.
Good morning, Chevy Chase! Here are five things to know today: 1.) Enjoy nice summer weather, with high temperatures in the upper 80s, and lots of sun. 2.) Donate new school supplies for needy kids today at the Whole Foods Market in Friendship Heights. There's a bin near the entrance (at the foot of the stairs down from the cafe) for donations. 3.) Don't forget about Maryland's tax-free shopping this week, through Aug. 20. Most clothes and shoes priced at or under $100 can be purchased free of Maryland's 6-percent sales tax. 3.) The Woman's Club of Chevy Chase is getting ready for it's annual bazaar on Sept. 24. Items can be donated to the club to sell at the bazaar, and proceeds will go to charity. Contact the Woman's Club at wcccmd@…
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Things to know in Chevy Chase today.
Good morning, Chevy Chase! Here are five things to know today: 1.) Today's weather will be much like yesterday's, with high temperatures in the mid-80s, and chances for scattered thunderstorms, according to weather.com. 2.) Chevy Chase At Home will host a screening of Charlie Chan's movies, with a discussion by Jerry Bernstein (a retired neuroscientist who loves to collect copies of old radio shows and movies), from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Chevy Chase Village Hall (5906 Connecticut Ave.). 3.) Be sure to check back with Chevy Chase Patch at 10 a.m. to see the next "Life in Chevy Chase" cartoon, featuring original art by Natalia Pelayo. 4.) The Friendship Heights Village Book Club will meet at the Friendship Heights Village Center at 11 a.m. 5.) …
Monday, August 15, 2011
Tax-free week in Maryland (for most clothes and shoes at or under $100), a town hall meeting and more.
Good morning, Chevy Chase! Here are five things to know today: 1.) The weather will be much the same today as it was yesterday. Expect temperatures in the low 80 degrees, with scattered thunderstorms. 2.) This week, through Saturday, Aug. 20, it's tax-free week in Maryland, and most clothes and shoes priced at $100 or less can be purchased free of Maryland's 6-percent sales tax. 3.) Senator Richard Madaleno is holding a town hall meeting at Wheaton High School at 7 p.m. Bring questions, comments and concerns to be discussed. This will be the last town hall meeting in the area before the Special Legislative Session in October. 4.) Check back with Chevy Chase Patch at noon for a round-up of local deals and bargains. 5.) And, the facts: …
Friday, August 12, 2011
Beautiful weather, a major sweepstakes at The Shops at Wisconsin Place and more.
Good morning, Chevy Chase! Here are five things to know today: 1.) More great weather is in-store for us today, with high temperatures in the upper 80s, and lots of sun. There are chances of thunderstorms for the weekend, though. 2.) The Shops at Wisconsin Place are holding a sweepstakes. One winner will receive all of the following prizes: Enter the sweepstakes by Sept. 5 on the Shops' Facebook page. 3.) Be sure to check back in with Chevy Chase Patch at 5 p.m. to see what houses are open this weekend in Chevy Chase for house hunters to tour. 4.) Chevy Chase Patch is looking for a few Chevy Chase residents to share their thoughts on how the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, affected them. If you'd like to share your story or thoughts …
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Dress for Success benefit event, Chevy Chase At Home Brunch Bunch and more.
Good morning, Chevy Chase! Here are five things to know today: 1.) We'll have lots of sun with very little humidity, and high temperatures in the upper 80s, according to the Washington Post's Capital Weather Gang. 2.) Want to go to a spa but can't quite afford it? For the next two days, pay $99 for a ticket that will let you pick from your choice of spa services, valued at up to $1,000, offered at Millennium Medical in Friendship Heights, Chevy Chase, MD. 3.) The Chevy Chase At Home Brunch Bunch meets from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Olympia Coffee Shoppe (7021 Brookville Rd.) 4.) Bloomingdale's Chevy Chase hosts a benefit event for Dress for Success from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The featured speaker is Amy Schoen, author of “Get It Right This Time: …
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
An artists' reception at the Zenith Gallery, live jazz at the Friendship Heights Village Center and more.
Good morning, Chevy Chase! Here are five things to know today: 1.) High temperatures should be in the low 90s, with sunny skies. Don't forget the sunscreen. 2.) The Zenith Gallery at the Chevy Chase Pavilion (at Western and Wisconsin avenues) will host a "Meet the Artists" reception from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Meet Kim Abraham, Chevy Chase Patch's featured artist this week, and the other Chevy Chase-area artists whose work is on display in the gallery's current exhibition, "Character of Chevy Chase." 3.) The Rick Whitehead Trio will perform at the Friendship Heights Village Center at 7 p.m. 4.) The Town of Somerset Environmental Committee will meet at 8 p.m. at the Town Hall (4510 Cumberland Ave.). 5.) And, the facts: Congress chartered the …
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
A blood pressure screening, deals on eye exams and more.
Good morning, Chevy Chase! Here are five things to know today: 1.) Weather will be a little stormy, with high temperatures in the low-90s, scattered thunderstorms and a 40-percent chance of rain, according to weather.com. 2.) This week's featured artist is Kim Abraham, whose abstract paintings of Irish landscapes are on display at the Zenith Gallery through Sept. 10. 3.) Is an eye exam on your back-to-school checklist? My Eye Dr. (at 4465 Willard Ave., in Friendship Heights) is offering several Valpak coupon bargains, including $49 eye exams, buy-one-get-one-free eyeglasses deals and $89 contact lens packages. The online coupons expire on Aug. 22. 4.) A blood pressure screening will be held at the Friendship Heights Village Center from …
Monday, August 8, 2011
Youth golf tournament, One-Day Bridge class and more.
Good morning, Chevy Chase! Here are five things to know today: 1.) It'll be a hot and sunny day today, with high temperatures in the mid-90 degrees, according to weather.com. 2.) Still, if you're up for the sun and heat, check out some of golf's rising stars playing in the Williamson Cup at the Columbia Country Club, starting at 8 a.m. Admission is free to watch the 36-hole, one-day tournament. 3.) Check back with Patch at noon for a list of great deals (including deals on ice cream and hardware) in our weekly "A Look At Local Deals" feature. 4.) The Friendship Heights Village Center is hosting a "One-Day Bridge" class, taught by Frank Shull, from 5 to 8 p.m. This will be an opportunity to play bridge with a master of the game at-hand to …
