✒️ Churchill sophomore’s pen empire. Churchill student Fotini “Nini” Klashi has already sold more than 50,000 custom pens, shipping from Potomac to Cyprus while juggling homework and pop-up events. Meet the micro-mogul [The MoCo Show]

🎅 Duke’s turns into the North Pole. Duke’s Grocery Potomac becomes one of five Destination: Dreamlands holiday pop-ups, complete with themed cocktails and passport-stamp perks for the festive overachievers. See all 5 Destinations

📍 Land back in Cabin John. After a decade-long effort, Maryland is returning a quarter-acre along I-495 to Cabin John’s historic Black Morningstar Moses Cemetery. See what’s planned for restoration [WTOP]

💈 Grooming club arriving. Hammer & Nails will bring its first Maryland men’s lounge to Cabin John Village, offering a bar, leather chairs, and upgraded hair and hand care. Preview their setup [Store Reporter]

🏫 New Crown/Damascus options coming. MCPS will release updated plans using Crown High as a temporary holding school and exploring a hybrid model for local students. Meetings and surveys are set for December. Read their recent update

🏈 Bulldogs bound for Semi-Finals. Churchill crushed Montgomery Blair 42-7 to clinch a Region Championship for the second time in three years. They’ll face Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High this week for a shot at the state finals. See the bracket [MPSSAA]

Mahjongg Open Play | 1:30–3:30pm @ Cogir of Potomac
Spend an easygoing afternoon around the Mahjongg table, learning the tiles or sharpening your strategy while meeting Cogir residents and the community. No fee or experience needed 🀄

Guided Tour of Glenstone and Networking Reception | 2:30pm–4:15pm @ Glenstone Museum
Join ArtTable to tour Glenstone's pavilions with insiders Nora Cafritz and Annie Farrar to hear behind-the-scenes stories then linger over drinks with fellow art lovers. Register in link 🖼️

MORE Holiday Lights Ride | 6–8pm @ Seneca Creek State Park
Pedal 3.5 miles through Seneca Creek’s light displays on a family night ride, with prizes for decked out bikes and proceeds supporting kids’ mountain biking. Register in link 🚴‍♀️

Thanksgiving Break Camp | 1–4pm @ My Gym Potomac
School’s out, so drop the kids at My Gym for three high energy hours of games, crafts, gymnastics, and sports in a supervised afternoon camp. Register in link 🤸‍♀️

Turkey Chase Charity Race | 8:30am @ YMCA Bethesda-Chevy Chase
Join Bethesda’s 43rd Annual Turkey Chase, a YMCA and Rotary charity tradition with in-person 10K and 2-mile races plus virtual run, walk, bike, and swim options for local kids. Sign up in link 🏃‍♂️

Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt | 10am–5pm @ Seneca Creek State Park
Turn Thanksgiving into a family nature game with a self guided scavenger hunt, spotting tracks, leaves, and acorns on park trails at your own pace. Pick up your scavenger sheet at the park office 🍂

Thanksgiving Break Camp | 1–4pm @ My Gym Potomac
School’s out, so drop the kids at My Gym for three high energy hours of games, crafts, gymnastics, and sports in a supervised afternoon camp. Register in link 🤸‍♀️

Meet Chase: Your Pocket-Sized Spark of Joy

Chase is an adorable long-haired dachshund, about 10 months old and just 9 pounds of vivacious, outgoing spirit. He’s friendly with dogs, cats and people. He loves bouncing around and greeting everyone he meets. On his adoption day, he’ll be neutered, micro-chipped and fully vetted, so he’s all set for his next chapter.

Ready to meet him? Visit FOACAS’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}

Pass the Loop to that neighbor who never has a pen when they need one.

-Potomac Loop Team