🥐 Glenstone brunch starts tomorrow. The Café is rolling out weekend brunch specials (pumpkin pie parfait, kale–butternut squash–goat cheese frittata, and more), served all day Saturdays and Sundays. Plan your visit

🥯 Bagel Marathon rolls through Cabin John Village. Runners start at the Shady Grove Metro lot and hopscotch to all six Bethesda Bagels, finishing at Navy Yard. Eating a bagel at each stop is optional… sure. See the route + details

🏃‍♂️ Bullis adds another burner. IMG Academy sprint phenom Gideon Newton is transferring to Bullis, joining Quincy Wilson and fellow IMG runner Michael Swanson to form a potential relay powerhouse. Read more [Sports Illustrated]

🎨 MoComCon art contest opens. MCPL’s free comics-and-fandom fest runs March 20–21; submit an original drawn character by Feb. 9 for prizes (and bragging rights). Enter now

🥃 Saturday rare spirits drop is in. The County’s Highly Allocated Program allots Potomac Village Four Roses Small Batch Ltd 2025, while Cabin John gets Foursquare Mandamus Rum. See this months list

Some weekends blur together. Then there is the one where you stand at the counter at The Market at River Falls, watching oysters piled on shaved ice like small gray moons.

Chosen by hand. Shucked to order. Salty, cold, and quietly indulgent at just $1.25 each, all weekend.

A small luxury for two, or a platter for the whole table, without leaving the neighborhood.

Plan your oyster weekend at The Market at River Falls

*This section is sponsored by a friend of the Loop

Potomac Estate Sale | Fri-Sun @ 11205 Tara Rd
10am-3pm Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

PCV Cultural Arts Programming with Marian Osher | 10:30am–12pm @ Potomac Community Rec Center
Potomac Community Village hosts Marian Osher, whose work hangs in the Library of Congress, NMWA, and MoMA Buenos Aires, for a show-and-tell on process, style, and creativity. Free registration in link 🎨

Frost Bite Hike | 2pm @ Seneca Creek Park Office
Prove winter can’t bully you on a social hike with the Frequent Hikers, learning tree identification by bark and seeds along the way. 🥾

Parents Night Out - Kids Night In | 6–9pm @ My Gym Potomac
Drop off the kids for a Kpop Demon Hunters themed romp of fitness games, active play, and pizza, while you reclaim three peaceful hours. Sign up in link 🎤

Line Dancing | 6:30–8:30pm @ The Crossvines
Learn easy line steps in The Crossvines ballroom with all-level instruction, country beats, and a bar close by for post-dance toasts. 🤠

Winter Carderock 5k, 10k, & Half | 8–11:30am @ Carderock Recreation Area
Chase a winter PR on Carderock’s flat C&O Canal towpath with starts for the Half @ 8am, 10k @ 8:15am, 5k @ 8:30am, all chip-timed with medals, benefiting Dreams for Veterans. Register in link, strollers & walkers welcome 🏅

Super Saturday Expo | 10am–2pm @ Cabin John Ice Rink
Pop into Cabin John Ice Rink for a preview of summer camps plus winter and spring skating programs, with staff ready for questions. ⛸️

Teen College & Career Readiness Fair | 11am–1pm @ Potomac Library
Teens 13-18 get help navigating the post-high-school maze with resources for SAT/ACT prep, internships, job-hunting, and workplace tips all in one place from TeenWorks, WorkSource Montgomery, and Montgomery College. 🎓

Integral Tai Chi | 2–3pm @ Seneca Creek Park Office
Unspool Saturday tension with Integral Tai Chi, a beginner-friendly blend of yoga, tai chi, qi gong, and meditation that upgrades balance, focus, and energy. Meet in the Woodlands Room ☯️

Nature Book Club: Cozy Nature Book Chat | 4:30–5:30pm @ Locust Grove Nature Center
Sip something warm while a park naturalist hosts a chat on your favorite nature and conservation reads, with extra love for LGBTQ and BIPOC authors. Free registration in link 📚

The best part of your day might start here.

It begins at Dulce Crepes, with Classic Roast illy coffee made from smooth, velvety Arabica beans.

You choose the moment: a quiet cappuccino, a leisurely latte, or an iced frappe with almond or oat milk beside a warm crepe.

For a few calm minutes, the errands can wait and your corner table becomes the nicest pause in your day.

Explore illy coffee at Dulce Crepes

*This section is sponsored by a friend of the Loop

Albert is a one-year-old, medium-sized Goldendoodle with a curly coat and a striking black-and-white look.

Sweet, kind, and cuddly, he loves walks, runs, and exploring, then happily settles in for snuggles with his people.

Albert is great with people, dog friendly, and kid friendly. He is neutered, fully vetted, and microchipped.

Visit FOACAS Rescue’s website to submit an application and set up a meet-and-greet.

Forward the Loop to that neighbor who still doesn’t know what “The Loop” is.

-Potomac Loop Team