👨‍🚒 Carderock Springs Loss. A house fire on Persimmon Tree Road claimed one life yesterday afternoon. Please keep the family, neighbors, and responders in your thoughts. Read more [WJLA]

🏈 Remembering Coach Shepherd. The Churchill community honors the loss of legendary Bulldogs coach Fred Shepherd, who led the team to back-to-back state titles and inspired generations on and off the field. Read more [MoCoShow]

☕ Colada Shop in Cabin John Village is closing. The Cuban café known for pastelitos and strong cafecitos will close its doors on September 28th. Read the full story [MoCoShow]

🍔 The Grove launches ‘Game Days’ with a new menu full of shareables, wings, burgers, and themed cocktails for football all day Saturdays & Sundays (and Thursday & Friday nights). See the menu

🀄 Mahjong nights coming at Whelans. Friends of the Loop The Charleston Coach and Whelans team up to host two October game nights in Potomac Village. Grab tickets

🎨 New Glenstone app goes live. The museum’s new digital guide offers interactive maps, exhibit insights, and audio tours to deepen your next visit. Check it out

🥃 Rare bourbon drops this Sunday. Potomac and Cabin John liquor stores to receive bottles of rare Booker’s “The Pond” Batch 25-2 and Widow Jane Vault 15 Year as part of the County’s Highly Allocated (HAL) Program in September. Note pickup starts this Sunday (not Saturday) at noon at both locations. View full allocation lists

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Teach Give Inspire Fridays: Women Storytellers Shaping a Better Future | 9:30am @ TPC at Avenel Farm
Three women authors, Alka Joshi, Katherine Saad Feghali, and Lee Yaron, weave bold global narratives that bind us with common threads in the 25th event of this Speakers Series. Brunch included. Open to all but few seats remain, register in link 👩‍🎤

PCV Cultural Arts: Learn to Do Origami | 10:30am-12pm @ Potomac Community Center
Potomac Community Village and the Potomac Community Center Seniors Program collaborate to transform a simple sheet of paper into art with a local origami master. Materials provided, masterpieces included. Register in link by Sept 11 🦢

Discovery Dance (Parent & Me) Trial Class | 11:45–12:30pm @ Potomac United Methodist Church
A joyful first step for 18- to 24-month-olds, this playful session pairs toddlers and parents in music, movement, and connection. Register online, skip payment 🧒

Free Fun Fridays Outdoors on the Green | 5–7pm @ Cabin John Village Lawn
My Gym invites tots and parents to free playful outdoor games on the grassy patch behind Cabin John Village. Adult supervision required. Sign up in link 🏃

Bethesda Art Walk | 6–8pm @ Downtown Bethesda
Stroll indie galleries, sip complimentary refreshments, and chat with artists as new exhibits open across downtown Bethesda. Map in link 🖼️‍

Don’t Tell Comedy Pop-Up | 8-9:30pm @ Montgomery County Secret Venue
A surprise lineup of sharp comics lands in stealthy MoCo spots. BYOB with big laughs for ages 21+. Tickets in link, location emailed at 8:00am 🤐

Potomac Training Ride | 8-10am @ Avenel Local Park
Gear up for distance with fellow cyclists on a free, guided 30 mile ride tailored for BellRinger 50, 62, and 100 mile participants (and confident seasoned riders). No RSVP needed, just show up ready 🚲

Pvolve Potomac Grand Opening | 8-11am @ Cabin John Village
Celebrate boutique fitness landing in Potomac with giveaways, light bites, and a chance to sample Pvolve’s low-impact, sculpt-smart workout. Free to attend. 💪

A Day of Belonging | 9am-4pm @ Rockwood Manor
Strathmore & Mission Belonging present a day for veterans, their families, and neighbors come together for expressive arts workshops from visual art, writing, improv, ukulele, songwriting and performances. RSVP; donations support travel for facilitators and veteran participants 🖌️

Planting Trees & Shrubs Workshop | 11am @ Good Earth Garden Market
Good Earth’s planting pros Dave and Ruben reveal how to decide placement, break up root balls, dig deep, and water for long-term success. Free to attend and perfect for every skill level. 🌳

Latin Dance for Kids Trial Class | 11:15-12:15pm @ Potomac United Methodist Church
Get your child moving with salsa, bachata, merengue, Cha-Cha-Cha and traditional Latin rhythms taught in a lively, start-from-scratch setting. Show up ready to move 💃

Big Green Egg Taste Takeover | 11am-2pm @ Strosniders Potomac
See the cult “Big Green Egg” grill in action with live demos, giveaways, raffles, and bite-sized smoky perfection. Free event 🍖

Touch-A-Truck | 11am-3pm @ Westfield Montgomery Mall
Local heroes from police to public works are on-hand for high-fives and Q&A while kids touch the trucks. 🚒

Soiree on The Lane | 11 am-4 pm @ Bethesda Row
Join the lane-wide fall fest where you’ll score free music, games, bites, giveaways, pop-ups, and workshops. Register for various workshops by local vendors in link 🎉

Maryland Wine Festival | 11 am–5 pm @ Carroll County Farm Museum
Sample local vintages, browse juried artisans, savor hearty eats from food trucks, and groove to live music. Bring a chair or picnic blanket and a clear bag to breeze through security. 🥂

Archaeology Tour | 1–1:30pm @ Josiah Henson Museum and Park
Discover buried clues of Rev. Josiah Henson’s life at the Riley Plantation via a 30-minute guided dig through history that even kids 6+ can follow. Tickets onsite.🏺

Eastern European Song Workshop | 1-4 pm @ Potomac Home
Learn haunting harmonies and heartfelt originals from married duo Brian Dolphin and Elizabeth LaPrelle: Philly Folk Choir directors with a flair for eerie tradition. Intimate setting, limited spots. RSVP via email in link 🎶

Polo Classic with Purpose | 2-5:30 pm @ Congressional Polo Club
Sport, style, and community meet at the 6th Annual Polo Classic to benefit Habitat Metro MD. Enjoy two fast-paced polo matches, stomp divots, and strut your best hat, dress, or tailgate. Gates open 1 pm. Tickets in link, kids under 12 attend free 🎩

Shopping Is My Cardio: David Lambert-McMichael | 10-11am @ Westfield Montgomery Mall
Skip the gym and get a free, low-impact full-body class led by David Lambert-McMichael right in the mall + stay after for retail rewards and foodie perks. RSVP in link 🛍

Gear & Skate Swap | 10am-2pm @ Rockville Ice Arena
Montgomery Youth Hockey Association hosts its annual swap with free, gently used hockey gear for kids. No donation required - just show up and outfit your skater. Volunteers needed, SSL hours offered. ⛸️

Montgomery County Family Biking Festival | 1–4:30 pm @ The Square at Rockville
The first-ever family biking fest rolls in to help learn about opportunities for family and youth cycling. Test ride e-bikes and cargo bikes, get your bike safety checked by Rockville Bike Hub pros, plus free kids helmets and lights. Pedal, learn, and parade. 🚲

Gardening with Your Body: Getting in the Dirt Without the Hurt | 2-4 pm @ Locust Grove Nature Center
Learn how to garden smarter, not harder with pacing, stretches, biomechanics, and body-friendly tools so you can enjoy planting for seasons to come. Tickets in link + wear comfy clothes. 🌿

Burgers & Hoops | 6-9pm @ Islamic Community Center of Potomac Gym
The Burger Coach rolls into Potomac with their famous smash burgers plus friendly hoops contests on the side. Tickets in link 🍔

-Potomac Loop Team