🎓 Twenty‑one students from Churchill, Bullis, Heights, and St. Andrew’s earned National Merit Semifinalist honors in the 2026 program. See the full list of names

🌳 Registration is open for Conservation Montgomery’s Home Tree Care 101. Get an arborist to lead a walking tour around your neighborhood to evaluate the health of trees on private properties and learn which might need some TLC. Request a class

🎭 Tickets now on sale for Theatre@CBT’s The Diary of Anne Frank at Congregation B’nai Tzedek on November 15th & 16th. See showtimes and get tickets

🏒 Registration now open for Rockville Ice Arena’s Holiday Camp running over Winter Break from Dec 27-29 for kids under 6 through high school. Register now

🎾 A new MoCo-based brand Moorlow is serving up bold pickleball apparel with vibrant skorts, dresses, and tops while donating a portion of sales to brain health causes. Check out the collection

Your holiday card is a keepsake. Make it look incredible.

Book a relaxed family photoshoot with Julie Ann Pixler, the magazine photographer behind many local spreads.

She knows how to light, pose, and capture real smiles.

Simple direction. Natural moments. Beautiful results.

Sessions are quick and kid friendly. Your family will love the outcome.

Secure your preferred weekend before it disappears. Email [email protected] or call/text 404-509-7035

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Navigating Senior Living Webinar with Silver Bridges Consulting | 10am-12pm @ Virtual
PCV along with At Home in Alexandria and Arlington Neighborhood Village host experts to help cut through the overwhelm of choosing among 100+ DC-area senior living options by explain living types, fee structures, oversight, payment routes, and what to ask when evaluating communities. Register in link 🏡

Links Generation Fundraiser | 5:30-6:30pm @ Shake Shack, Cabin John Village
Meet the Assisting Hands Home Care team, learn about their work, and support local care and community All are welcome. Register in link🤝

Book Discussion: The Women | 6:30-7:30pm @ Potomac Library
Talk Kristin Hannah’s Vietnam-era epic with fellow readers at the library’s monthly discussion group: unpacking courage, protest, and forgotten heroines. Copies available at circulation desk and on Libby 📚

Blue Mercury Anniversary Celebration | Sept 18-28 @ Cabin John Village
The start of an 11-day glam & glow bash for Blue Mercury’s store anniversary. Enjoy shopping perks, beauty mini-makeovers, and pro tips from various brands. RSVP recommended but walk-ins welcome💄

How Will the New MCPS Boundary Study Impact You? | 10-11am @ Virtual
Nonprofit Montgomery hosts Montgomery County Public Schools staff to explain the major redraw impacting 19 of 25 school clusters, plus how to access the studies and maps + provide effective feedback. Zoom link sent upon registration 🏫

Toast to Maryland | 6-8:30pm @ Windridge Vineyards
Celebrate Piedmont Ridge terroir with wine pours, fresh-shucked oysters, artisanal charcuterie and a late-summer vineyard buffet. Tickets in link 🍷

Line Dancing | 6:30-8:30pm @ The Crossvines
Kick up your heels with instructor Arielle DeReggi in a high-energy night of country music, easy steps, and good vibes. All levels welcome. $10 at the door 🤠

Further Off the Beaten Path | 7pm @ Virtual
Learn from local historian Ralph Buglass and discover surprising, significant Montgomery County sites most locals miss. Register for Zoom via link. 🗺️

Mediterranean Festival | Sept 19-21 @ Ss. Peter & Paul Antiochian Orthodox Church
Celebrate four decades of Mediterranean food, music, and community at the Saints Peter & Paul festival. Expect savory eats, cultural performances, family fun, and local vendors. Fri 5-9pm, Sat 12-10pm, Sun 12-4pm 🍢

Coffee Colada | 9:30am @ Colada Shop
Sip, chat, and connect with MoCo Java Moms for a relaxed morning of caffeine and conversation. Open to all moms, no RSVP needed ☕

Mommy & Me at STEM Preschool | 10-11:30am @ STEM Preschool Potomac
While kids dive into playful hands-on STEM experiments, parents enjoy a breather and a peek at how curiosity and creativity flourish in this innovative preschool. Multiple dates available; advance registration recommended. 🧪

Barn Dance: Melissa and the Moth Men | 6:30–9:30pm @ Rocklands Farm Winery
High-energy two-step, line, and square dancing with Melissa and the Moth Men. Dance lesson at 6:30 by Diana from Church of Honky Tonk. Tickets in link 🤠

Girls Soccer Clinic | 9-11am @ Connelly School of the Holy Child
Free clinic for girls in grades 4–8 to sharpen skills and meet Holy Child players and coaches. Register in link + bring ball, cleats, shin guards, and water ⚽️

Learn to Play Squash | 9:15-10:15am @ Potomac Squash Club
Try squash in a fun, welcoming clinic open to all ages and skill levels during Women’s Squash Week. Free + gear provided. Register in link 🏓

Poolesville Day | 10am-4pm @ Whalen Commons
Celebrate Poolesville for over 25 years with a beloved small-town tradition full of parades, live entertainment, local food, kids’ activities, and community pride. Rain or shine 🎡

Fall Lawn Care Workshop | 11am @ Good Earth Garden Market
Get tips from lawn-expert Nancy R on overseeding, fertilizing, weed control, and county pesticide laws for a lush lawn next spring. Be sure to bring pictures and questions. Register in link. 🌿

Artist Open House and Art Sale | 3–6pm @ Christine Zmuda’s Studio
Spend an afternoon in Christine Zmuda’s Potomac studio where abstract art meets live music inspiration. Watch her demo her process, try painting yourself, browse art for sale, and sip light refreshments. Free tickets in link 🎨

Fall Container Garden Workshop | 11am @ Good Earth Garden Market
Design your own 16-inch fall container with expert Sergio for chrysanthemums, pansies, cabbages, and more. Fee includes plants, soil, and container. Bring garden gloves; book your slot in link 🌼

Yoga with Archana | 3-4pm @ Potomac Library
Find balance and calm in this mat yoga session with wellness coach Archana Gupta. Open to adults and teens. Wear comfy clothes and bring a mat or borrow one 🧘‍♀️

My Gym Potomac is built for safe movement and big smiles.

Classes are upbeat. Staff is warm.

From parent‑and‑me to high‑energy sessions for bigger kids, you’ll find a spot that fits.

Click here to get a Loop-exclusive offer for two weeks free at My Gym Potomac + a free Open Gym pass to share with a friend.

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-Potomac Loop Team