The Big Train completed their three-peat in spectacular fashion Monday night, demolishing the Alexandria Aces 15-3 to claim their third consecutive Cal Ripken Sr. Collegiate Baseball League championship.

The Big Train's offensive explosion included contributions from players representing universities from Alabama to Maryland, continuing the legacy of a program that has sent 25 alumni to the major leagues.

With the Big Train’s 12th overall championship in the books, and Montgomery County’s U-12 Little League claiming the State Championship just last week, our area continues proving that summer baseball excellence runs deeper than the Potomac River itself. Read the history of Big Train Baseball and Shirley Povich Field here.

🏫 Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School Principal Shelton Mooney resigned yesterday after six years. (Bethesda Magazine) Read more

🏥U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-26 Best Hospitals list was just released, see the best of DC’s metro region here.

⛳ Registration is now open for MCG Academy's Junior League this fall with two age divisions (10-13 and 14-17) competing in team scramble format on Sunday afternoons across County golf courses. Register here

🛳️ Ever wonder what goes on in that giant Naval facility on the south side of Potomac that most of us can never visit? We do. So read about the Navy’s super-secret lab here.

Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Training. 5-7pm @ Children’s First Pediatrics Rockville
Blended learning course combining online with a 2-hour instructor-led skills session perfect for parents, grandparents, and caregivers wanting OSHA-compliant certification for adults, children, and infants. $110, RSVP in link 🚑

Women Writers Mixer. 5:30-7pm @ The Writers Center
Informal networking gathering for DMV women writers to talk shop, connect, and build community in a casual setting. RSVP in link, bring a drink or an appetizer for 6+, and a friend ✍

Lloyd McNeil's Last Ride. 7-8pm @ Wonderland Books
Author Will Leitch discusses his darkly humorous novel about Atlanta cop Lloyd McNeil, who discovers he's dying and devises a risky plan to secure his son's financial future through police benefits that increase exponentially if he dies in the line of duty. 📖

Single Screening: The Life of Chuck. 8pm @ Avalon Theatre
Mike Flanagan's acclaimed Stephen King adaptation starring Tom Hiddleston tells Chuck's extraordinary life story in reverse chronological order, celebrating love, loss, and human connection. Tickets in link 🎥

PCV Coffee and Conversation. 3-4:30pm @ Corner Bakery on Westlake Drive
Potomac Community Village social gathering to build connections and chat casually, part of a volunteer-driven organization helping older Potomac residents age in place safely and independently. RSVP in link ☕

Introduction to Islam. 7:30pm @ Islamic Community Center of Potomac
Educational session led by Imam Refai Arefin exploring American Muslim experiences with open discussion format perfect for interfaith learning, new Muslims, clergy, and curious teens seeking deeper understanding of Islam in contemporary American context. Open to all 🕌

Movies in the Parks: The Emperor’s New Groove. ~8pm @ Fallsgrove Park
Free outdoor screening of Disney's "The Emperor's New Groove" (G-rated) on the big screen, part of Rockville's summer movie series with popcorn and lemonade available for purchase from Too Sweet Popcorn. Bring chairs, blankets, and snacks 🎞

Silhouettes & Haberdasheries. 1pm @ Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center
This hands-on fashion history experience lets you try on 19th-century replica clothing while learning how garments defined social status along the C&O Canal. 🎩

Exhibition Opening Reception: Jun Lee “Hide & Seek”. 5-8pm @ Artists & Makers Studios
Opening reception showcases master printmaker Jun Lee's large-format woodcuts exploring recovery after a loss, using animal metaphors and irreversible reduction techniques. 🎨

Legos & Lemonade. 6:30-8pm @ Kentlands Mansion
Build vibrant LEGO exotic parrots while sipping ice-cold lemonade, creating colorful masterpieces to take home as playful reminders of this cheerful creative evening. $35, register in link, few spots remain 🍋

Kids Night Out. 6:30-8pm @ District DabbleLab
Drop-off craft and movie night for ages 7+ featuring kid-approved films with themed crafts, supervised creative activities, and handmade masterpieces they'll take home. $60, register in link 🎬

Barre then Bar Happy Hour. 6:30-9pm @ Pinstripes North Bethesda
Pure Barre x Pinstripes collaboration featuring a 50-minute barre class followed by happy hour with drinks, bites, and games. Bring your own mat, towel, and water 🏃‍♀

Movies on the Green: Frozen 2. 7pm @ Cabin John Village
The monthly outdoor cinema returns with Disney's Frozen 2. Bring blankets & lawn chairs, movie starts at sunset 📽

Weed Warrior Workday. 9-11am @ Parklawn Community Garden
Battle invasive wisteria vines threatening stream valley ecosystems under expert supervision, continuing a 25-year conservation program that's logged over 147,000 volunteer hours protecting local parkland. Wear long pants & water 🌿

King Arthur Baking Grand Opening. 10am @ Shops at Wildwood
The 235-year-old flour company opens its first Maryland location with baking essentials, tools, and appliances, plus free tote bags for the first 50 early birds. 🍞

The Magic Duel Comedy Show. 5pm @ The Writer’s Center
Two snarky magicians battle for the coveted "Golden Wand" in this 5-star interactive comedy where audiences choose magical challenges and vote electronically for the winner. Tickets in link 🪄

C&O Canal Ride + Riley's Lock Jams Picnic. 10am @ Riley’s Lock
Bike Rockville leads a 13-mile crushed stone towpath adventure with optional post-ride picnic and live music at the historic lock. RSVP in link, bring fat tires (no road bikes) 🚲

Sustainable Fishing Workshop. 10am-2pm @ Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center
National Park Service teaches responsible angling techniques for C&O Canal and Potomac River species, including hands-on casting practice. 🎣

Yoga with Archana. 3pm @ Potomac Library
Wellness coach Archana Gupta leads this 1-hour session combining 45 minutes of mindful movement with breathwork and 15 minutes of meditation for all fitness levels. 🧘‍♀

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-Potomac Loop Team