🏡 Sisters reclaim lost acres. The Gasaway sisters are working to recover their great-great-grandfather William Dove’s 36 Potomac acres and create affordable housing for displaced Black descendants. Learn more [Essence]

🔥 Townhouse fire displaces three. A Sunday morning kitchen fire behind Cabin John Village forced three residents out of their home; everyone escaped safely. See the fire report [DC News Now]

🖼️ Glenstone, behind the scenes. This week is your final chance to register for ArtTable’s Nov 24 Glenstone tour with Senior Director of Collections Nora Cafritz, followed by a Café reception. Reserve your spot

❄️ Playa Bowls goes cozy. Winter Specials bring PB&Jammin’, North Pole açaí, Frosted Hazelnut smoothies, and peppermint cold brew to their Cabin John Village shop. Browse the winter lineup

🍭 Henry’s Sweet Retreat to close. The downtown Bethesda candy shop and bakery wraps up in mid-December as its owners retire after a decade of birthday parties and sugar highs. Get the closure details [Bethesda Magazine]

✏️ Correction: Bulldogs vs Blazers. On Monday we said Churchill would face the Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. Pumas; they actually host the Montgomery Blair Blazers in the state quarterfinals this Friday at 6:30 p.m. in Potomac. Grab tickets

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Ladies Game Night: Bingo | 6–7:30pm @ Apricot Lane Boutique
Sip bubbly and play cheeky rounds of bingo for a shot at gift-card prizes and early holiday style bragging rights. RSVP required, space limited. 🎉

Potomac Library Book Discussion | 6:30–7:30pm @ Potomac Library
Join fellow readers to unpack one of NPR’s Best Book of the Year: A Thousand Ships, Natalie Haynes’s sharp, humane retelling of the Trojan War through the women who lived its glory and wreckage. 📚

PCV Speaker Series: The Placebo Effect: Thinking ourselves healthier and happier | 3–4:30pm @ Potomac Community Center
Psychologist Linda Berg-Cross explains the placebo effect’s real science versus nonsense, and how expectation, mood, and mindset can quietly amplify medical treatments. Registration suggested in link 🧠

Women’s+ MTB Ride at Cabin John | 6–8pm @ Cabin John Group Picnic Area
Join women and WTFNB riders for a friendly 4–8 mile spin on Cabin John’s singletrack, ideal for confident beginners building skills, stamina, and trail buddies. Register in link 🚵‍♀️

Once Upon a One More Time | Fri-Sat @ Winston Churchill High School
Fairytales get a glittery remix in this student production packed with pop anthems, girl power, and Britney-fueled sass that’ll leave you shouting “Gimme More.” Tickets in link for final shows Fri 7pm and Sat 7pm 🎤

Death Cafe with Potomac Neighborhood Village | 3pm–4pm @ Virtual
Join facilitator Patricia Dubroof for a gentle, agenda-free discussion in a safe Zoom setting where we explore thoughts on end-of-life topics and live more fully. Register in link for Zoom link ☕

Art in Nature: Nature Journaling for Adults: Art of Birds | 4:30–6:30pm @ Locust Grove Nature Center
Stroll the autumn woods with a naturalist, spotting local birds while you practice simple sketching and note-taking to deepen your eye for detail and wonder. Register in link + bring a sketchpad & pencil 🐦

The State of the Supreme Court | 6:30–9:30pm @ Scotland AME Zion Church
Slate courts writer and Amicus co-host Mark Joseph Stern dissects recent Supreme Court rulings, the conservative supermajority’s direction, and what it all means for democracy. Free tickets in link + Service 6:30pm, Dinner 7:45pm, Discussion 8:15pm ⚖️

Holiday Bazaar Market | 11am-5pm @ Cabin John Village
Cabin John Village turns into a festive makers’ market as 30+ local vendors, hot drinks, sweet treats, and face painting jump-start your holiday shopping. Also popping up again Dec 13th 🎁

Potomac AI Club: AI Fast Track | 2–4pm @ Potomac Presbyterian Church
Learn how to turn AI from buzzword into actual digital products as Derrick McMichael walks through practical, fast-track tools and workflows. 🤖

Holiday Artisan Market | 10am-4pm @ Gaithersburg Arts Barn
Shop a cozy Arts Barn marketplace of 17 local artists, from pottery and prints to candles, textiles, and sweets, for one-of-a-kind gifts that actually feel personal. 🛍️

Flower Centerpiece Workshop | 12–4pm @ Dov & Co
Design your own Thanksgiving-ready floral centerpiece in a relaxed, two-hour workshop, working with fresh blooms, pro tips, and a basket you take home. 🌼

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