One January morning in Potomac, you decide not to join a gym.

You walk into a small studio instead. No blaring music, no rows of treadmills.

The place is called Fit Club: calm light, precision resistance machines you won’t find on a gym floor, and a trainer who knows your knees, your calendar, and your quiet wish to stay strong.

Free trial sessions available now. See if Fit Club is your kind of routine

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🥇 The rest of our Best. Rounding out Potomac’s wins in the 2026 Best of Bethesda Readers’ Picks, here are the local champs across everything from eye care to Pilates:

⚖️ Maryland’s new laws kick in. New state laws have taken effect including further shielding heir-occupied homes from tax sales, banning anesthesia time limits, expanding firefighter cancer screening coverage, and requiring domestic violence training for cosmetologists. Read the details [WTOP]

🎨 VisArts summer camp creativity is open. Rockville’s VisArts just opened registration for 2026 Summer Camps + Teen Intensives, spanning ceramics, painting, drawing, glass, fiber, woodworking, and mixed media. Claim a spot

Dulce Crepes is open in Park Potomac, and it’s instantly the place you can take anyone.

The brunch crew that orders half the menu. The kids who want something fun after school. The vegan cousin with specific requirements. The coworker who won’t drink coffee unless it’s Illy.

Their lineup delivers for all of them: sweet and savory crepes, crisp waffles, hot-pressed paninis, fluffy omelets, thick shakes, refreshing smoothies, and rich espresso drinks that make lingering feel mandatory.

Everyone fits here, and everyone finds something they love. Now open in Park Potomac

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Full Moon Fridays | 5:30pm–7pm @ Locust Grove Nature Center
Swap your screen for moonlight on a woods hike, then claim a spot by the fire ring for marshmallows and cozy winter-night vibes. Register in link 🌕

Bingo & Karaoke Night | 7pm & 11pm @ Quincy’s Potomac
Start with eight rounds of bingo then grab the mic for late-night karaoke, where the best voices take prizes. Bingo at 7pm, Karaoke at 11pm 🎤

English Conversation Club | 12–1:30pm @ Potomac Library
Sharpen your English the low-pressure way with guided small-talk led by a facilitator with plenty of friendly conversation with fellow learners. 🗣️

Volunteer Day at Rosie’s Farm Sanctuary: Veganuary Edition | 10am–12pm @ Rosie’s Farm Sanctuary
Join the Vegan Society of DC to muck stalls, swap bedding, sanitize barns, and earn cuddly close-ups with rescued animals at the sanctuary. RSVP in link 🐮

Yoga with Archana | 3–4pm @ Potomac Library
Ease into a friendly, age-respectful yoga hour with Archana Gupta. 45 minutes of movement plus breathwork and meditation for steadier balance and calmer brains. Bring a mat if you have one 🧘

Free Vinyasa Flow Yoga Class | 4–5pm @ Potomac Flow Yoga
Flow your Sunday afternoon with a free, all-levels vinyasa class led by Padmini Rajan, a lifelong yogi nearing 200-hour certification. Drop-in’s welcome 🧘‍♀️

Biscuit is a stunning ebony 10-month-old Great Dane with a sweet, easygoing nature. At about 85 pounds and still growing into his big paws, he greets everyone like an old friend.

He loves walks, plays nicely with other dogs, and happily trades zoomies for snuggles. Smart and charming, he already knows a few commands and is a true gentleman at home.

Biscuit is house trained, walks well on leash, and gets along beautifully with dogs, kids, and even cats. He is fully vetted, and on adoption day he will be neutered and microchipped.

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

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

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