Cherry Blossoms Could Reach Peak Bloom Next Week
The Yoshino cherry blossoms at the Tidal Basin are nearing peak bloom. The National Park Service (NPS) said Sunday that the world-famous blossoms are at Florets Visible, the second of… Read More
Arts/Entertainment
Gaithersburg Book Festival Opens Fan Favorite Poetry Contest
The Gaithersburg Book Festival has announced the finalists for its seventh annual high school poetry contest. This year’s theme, “Civic Duty,” inspired more than 130 students from Maryland, Virginia and… Read More
Gaithersburg Hosts 23rd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Gaithersburg hosted its 23rd annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade Saturday morning. Dance groups, scout troops, firetrucks, and a variety of performers filled the street as the parade marched down Grand… Read More
March 14–16 Weekend Roundup of Things To Do in Montgomery County
Enjoy a weekend of entertainment, learning, and community spirit in Montgomery County from March 14–16. Friday, March 14 Teens Night Out: Laser Tag Wheaton Teens and young adults (ages 14–21)… Read More
Carousel Animals Return to Glen Echo Park After Repairs
Five carved and painted carousel animals returned to Glen Echo Park after undergoing repairs. The animals, part of the park’s 103-year-old Dentzel carousel, sustained water damage during a storm in… Read More
Jeopardy!, Host Ken Jennings Coming to D.C. in April
Jeopardy!, along with host Ken Jennings, is coming to Washington, D.C. April 10 to April 12. Tickets and the actual schedule are not available yet, but the plans are for… Read More
School Play Moved After Ceiling Debris Falls Midshow
A student musical performance at Col. Zadok Magruder High School is moving to another school after debris from the auditorium ceiling fell during the performance. Once Upon a Mattress, the… Read More
Grown-Up Spelling Bee Brings Competition, Support for English Leaners
The Montgomery Coalition for Adult English Literacy (MCAEL) is bringing back its Grown-Up Spelling Bee, an event designed to raise funds and awareness for English language programs in the county.… Read More
Derwood Residents Wins Pie Contest at Olney Theatre
The Olney Theatre Center held a pie eating and baked pie contest on Saturday as a tie-in to their ongoing musical, Waitress. Jean Krueger from Derwood won the Baked Pie… Read More
8th Annual Girl Power Contest Accepting Applications
The Montgomery County Commission for Women (CFW) invites residents to participate in the eighth annual Girl Power Contest in honor of Women’s History Month. Montgomery County Recreation and Montgomery County… Read More
Vuelven las Mariposas a Brookside
Tras 5 años de ausencia, las adoradas mariposas vuelven a los Jardines de Brookside. A partir del 10 de abril, los visitantes podrán contemplar un «impresionante escaparate de mariposas vivas… Read More
Rio to Host Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade
The City of Gaithersburg will host its annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, March 15, at Rio Boulevard and Grand Corner Avenue starting at 10 a.m. Dozens of units… Read More