🥯 Bethesda Bagels is now open at Cabin John Village, serving its signature hot bagels and now with indoor seating! Check it out

💆‍♀️ A new luxe medspa Aluna Aesthetics has also opened at Cabin John Village, offering injectables, microneedling, lash & brow, and more. See their services

👟 Active Aging Week kicks off today at the North Potomac Rec Center with the “Go, Grow, Get Active” event from 9am–2pm with fitness classes, wellness workshops, and a resource fair then events continue countywide through Oct 12. See the full week of programs

🦃 Nick’s Organic Farm started taking Thanksgiving turkey orders. Reserve a fresh, pasture-raised Heritage or White bird from the farm for pickup on Nov 25/26. Download the order form

🛠️ Registration is open for Home Depot’s free Kids Workshop on Nov 1, where kids aged 5–12 will craft build-their-own wooden Excavators. These fill fast so register now

🏈 Churchill took their first loss of the season to powerhouse Quince Orchard on Friday, 13-34. Next up: at Gaithersburg this Friday. Read the County HS Football recaps

Mahjongg Meetup | 1:30–3:30pm @ Cogir of Potomac
Build walls, chase jokers, and meet new partners in this friendly American-style play for all levels. Enjoy snacks, light coaching, and local bragging rights. Free to play; bring a set or not; RSVP via email 🀄

Getting Started with AI | 3–5pm @ Potomac Library
Tech educator Victor Rezmovic translates AI buzzwords into plain English, showing how chatbots and creativity tools can make everyday life a little smarter and easier. Free; geared towards older adults but everyone welcome. 🤖

Sun Records: The Birthplace of Rock’n’Roll | 10:30am–12pm @ Washington Metro Oasis & Virtual
Discover how one scrappy Memphis studio and one visionary producer birthed Elvis, Johnny Cash, and a global musical revolution. Lively music history talk for adults 50+; register in link. 🎸

PCV Green Group Planning Meeting | 3–4:30pm @ Tally Ho Restaurant
Join Potomac Community Village’s eco-minded crew to plan walks, talks, and climate-friendly actions over lunch with neighbors. Open to all; pay for your own meal; register in link. 🌿

Book Talk: Welcome to Murder Week | 7–8pm @ Wonderland Books
Author Karen Dukess chats with Sara Goodman Confino about her witty new novel of grief, intrigue, and second chances set in the English countryside. 📚

Yoga in the Park: Midday Mindfulness in the Meadow | 12–1pm @ Locust Grove Nature Center
Take a mindful lunch break under the beloved Sycamore Tree with guided meditation and breathing practices that invite calm amid nature’s hush. Bring a cushion; register in link. 🧘‍♀️

Better with Age Comedy Special | 12–2pm @ South Germantown Recreational Park
Wit wins over age in this free outdoor comedy special, where five comedians riff on family, friendships, getting older, and reclaiming your sparkle. Bring a chair or blanket; food vendors will be on site 😂

Museum on Tap: Uncovering Maryland’s LGBTQ+ History | 7–8:30pm @ Saints Row Brewing
Historian Ben Egerman shares discoveries from Maryland’s first LGBTQ+ Historic Context Study, revealing 300+ sites that trace stories across the state. 🏳️‍🌈

Fork & Glass Dinner | Thurs + Fri @ Windridge Vineyards
Savor autumn’s flavors at a communal harvest feast featuring Chicken Marbella, s’mores parfait, and perfectly paired Windridge wines amid vineyard views. 6-8pm both nights, seating is limited, reservations in link 🍇

Long Life Learners: Walk with a Master Naturalist | 9:30–11:00am @ Locust Grove Nature Center
Stroll an autumn-edged woodland with a master naturalist, spotting wildlife, wildflowers, and seasonal change in the undergrowth. Register in link, Seniors 55+ encouraged but all ages welcome 🌿

Building Wealth Over Time Through Investing | 5–6pm @ Potomac Library
SEC expert Erin Scheithe gives teens ages 14-18 a crash course in compounding, stocks, and smart saving proving time really is your best investment. Limited slots; register in link. 💰

Sew Much Whimsy Quilt Show | Fri-Sat @ Kensington Town Hall
Explore 200+ quilts, shop the Artisan Boutique and Calico Elephant, vote in the whimsical challenge, and support guild community programs. Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 9am-4pm 🧵

Cake4Kids at King Arthur | 10–11am @ Shops at Wildwood
Meet the Maryland Cake4Kids crew baking joy for children in need, one frosting swirl at a time, and learn how you can join the sweetness. 🎂

Art in Nature: Drawing Trees | 5–6:30pm @ Locust Grove Nature Center
Learn to sketch autumn’s changing trees and forest details with guidance from a naturalist on a gentle walk through nature’s studio. Register in link + bring a sketchpad 🌳

^{*Dates & times subject to change based on weather and/or venues making your life more difficult}

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-Potomac Loop Team