Friday, January 6, 2012
Weekend picks in and around Bethesda.
The weekend is almost here, so start making your plans now with these great activity picks: 1. Canal Stewards Where/When: Sunday, Jan. 8, 10 a.m. at 7906 Riverside Dr., Cabin John, MD Why Go: Join Potomac Conservancy for our first cleanup event of 2012! We'll be meeting at our River Center at Lock 8 at 10 a.m. to clean up the lockhouse area and nearby trails. All ages are welcome, and we'll provide the necessary supplies - just wear clothes that can get dirty. Typical activities for our monthly cleanup events include picking up trash, pruning vegetation, and repairing trails. We hope to see you there! Pricing: Free 2. Potluck Lunch Where/When: Sunday, Jan. 8, 11:30 a.m. at Geneva Presbyterian Church, 11931 Seven Locks Rd., Potomac, MD Why …
Friday, January 21, 2011
This weekend check out these fun events happening in town or nearby.
Friday, Jan. 21: Fashion Night Out: January Clothing Swap Trek over to Silver Spring, grab a bite to eat at Eggspectation and don’t forget to bring some gently used clothing for Fashion’s Night Out January clothing swap. Bring at least five clean clothing items or accessories to be swapped and leftover items will donated to Dress for Success. The event starts at 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 21: BSO's Off the Cuff: Shostakovich's Fifth Symphony Relax from your busy week and enjoy Shostakovich's Fifth Symphony at Strathmore. Starting at 8:15 p.m. Marin Alsop will conduct the symphony conceived during the political unrest in 1930s Russia. Friday and Saturday, Jan. 21-22: Eric Harley Schweitzer: Paintings & Works on Paper Take in some art this weekend …
Friday, January 14, 2011
This weekend check out these fun events happening in town or nearby.
Friday, Jan. 14: Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Sabbath Honor the life and accomplishments of Martin Luther King Jr. at this Sabbath service at Temple Shalom. Various musical groups, like the Shir Shalom Choir, Shabbat Ruach Band, Tony Small, Kids Lead and the Wilson High School Choir will perform. The service starts at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 14: Poetry Out Loud Contest Love poetry? The Writer's Center is hosting Montgomery County’s competition for the Poetry Out Loud: National Recitation Contest. Students from around the county will compete in the program urged to push students to learn about poetry through memorization, performance, and competition. The top three winners will advance to the regional contest in February. Saturday, …
Friday, January 7, 2011
This weekend check out these fun events happening in town or nearby.
Friday, Jan 7. Richard Montgomery v. B-CC Girls Basketball Games Take in some basketball this weekend. The Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School girls varsity basketball team will be taking on their opponents from Richard Montgomery High School. Tip off is at 7 p.m. The junior varsity game starts at 5:15. Saturday, Jan 8: Walking Club Keep your New Year’s resolution of losing weight or staying fit but taking a walk around the community. Plus, you can join the group on Tuesdays and Thrusdays too. A group leaves from the Friendship Heights Village Center at 8:15 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 8: Landon Symphonette Chamber Ensemble Presents Waltzes Program Love classical music? See it performed live—the Landon Symponette Chamber Ensemble will perform some of…
Friday, December 17, 2010
This weekend check out these fun events happening in town or nearby.
Friday, Dec. 17: Oneness-Family School Festival of Lights program and Holiday Bazaar Learn about various world religions through song and storytelling as Oneness-Family School puts on their annual Festival of Lights program and Holiday Bazaar. The program showcases the school's curriculum on world religions. The bazaar features items made by the students and eco-friendly and fair trade items from local stores and artists. The bazaar starts at 5:30 p.m. while the program begins at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18: An Evening with O | A | R The band O.A.R will be performing at Strathmore starting at 8:30 p.m. The band with Rockville, Md. origins will be playing the charity concert to benefit Neediest Kids, The Community Foundation of Montgomery …
