💧 MCDOT’s River Falls drainage fix will hold its 4th virtual public meeting Wednesday, Nov. 5, to share project details, schedule, costs, and take questions. Register for the Zoom link and review past materials here

✨ Potomac Village’s Moksha Aesthetics just landed a Modern Luxury DC feature, spotlighting founders Erika Barry and Hanieh Khorshidi and their education-first, confidence-forward care. Meet the team and philosophy

🎳 Congrats to local Tara Hodge who snagged Gold in Maryland Senior Olympics Wii Bowling competition, for Women 50–54 earlier this month without destroying any TVs! See who else medaled

🥞 Downtown Crown’s Crêpe Shoppe Café is now open. Preview their sweet-and-savory lineup and seasonal specials on the menu

⛳️ Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged the IMF to sell the 286-acre Bretton Woods golf club, raising local questions about open space, traffic, and zoning. Get details [The MoCo Show]

⛰️ The hiker who died on Billy Goat Trail last week was a 53-year-old West Virginian and Loudoun County elementary PE teacher, who suffered a cardiac event before the fall. Read the new details and tributes [Loudoun Now]

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Yoga in the Park: Gentle Park Bench Yoga | 10–11am @ Locust Grove Nature Center
Gentle, alignment-based chair yoga using park benches, ideal for beginners and 55+, pairs fresh air with a short trail stroll for a calm, joint-friendly reset. Register in link + bring a mat or blanket 🧘‍♀️

Finding My Way with Malala Yousafzai | 7–8pm @ Virtual
Hear Malala Yousafzai introduce her new memoir Finding My Way, a candid journey from survival to self-discovery, with audience Q&A hosted by MCPL’s Virtual Branch. Register in link to submit a question 📚

Protecting Your Children’s Future | 7:30–8:30pm @ Marla Roeser Law Office
Parents get plain English guidance on choosing guardians, safeguarding life insurance and savings, and understanding wills versus living trusts so your children’s future feels secure. Reserve in Instagram link 🛡️

Birding: Big Sit and Bird | 9–10am @ Locust Grove Nature Center
Settle onto the back deck for Birdability Week, sip something warm, and log feeder visitors with a naturalist. Zero hiking, maximum spotting, perfect for new birders. Register in link + bring a warm drink 🐦

Brain Health and Aging | 1–2pm @ Virtual
Suburban Hospital’s Dr. Jee Bang explains mild cognitive impairment versus normal aging, how memory changes evolve, and warning signs to watch so families act early. Register in link 🧠

The Red Flags of Investment Fraud | 5–6pm @ Potomac Library
Teens learn to spot scam tells from “finfluencers” and celebrity pitches, decode “guaranteed returns”, and run quick checks to keep cash safe before clicking. Register in link 🚩

Line Dancing | 6:30–8:30pm @ The Crossvines
Kick up your heels in the ballroom as instructor-led dances welcome beginners and pros, with a lively playlist and full bar keeping this vineyard venue buzzing. 👢

AI and Your Child: A Parent’s Guide to Understanding & Managing Risk | 6:30pm @ McLean School, Lochinver Lane Campus
AI literacy expert Mike Kentz translates the hype into parent-tested strategies for guiding kids’ chatbots, homework, and ethics, with concrete guardrails you can use tomorrow. All are welcome + register in link 🤖

Poolesville Ghost Tour | Fri-Sat @ John Poole House
Christine Rai leads a twilight walk past Poolesville’s oldest buildings, ending with s’mores and hot cider by John Poole House bonfire, with a family-friendly tour for 14+. Tours start at 7pm & 9pm both nights; tickets in link 👻

Nonprofit Montgomery October Power Hour | 9–10:30am @ Brooklyn's Deli
Drop in for warm, high-value networking with Montgomery County nonprofit leaders, swap ideas on sustainability and leadership, and preview programs that strengthen missions and community impact. Register in link 🤝

Not-So-Spooky Skate | 4:30–6:30pm @ Cabin John Ice Rink
Costumed kids trick-or-treat around the rink, join a parade and costume contest, make Halloween crafts, and enjoy organized on-ice fun with skate rental included. Ages 3–13, register in link ⛸️

My Gym's Halloween Party | 5-5:45pm and 6-6:45pm @ My Gym Potomac
Circle time, games, and a costume parade with treats in a not-too-spooky bash for littles. Sign-up in link 🎃

K-Pop Karaoke Party | 6–8pm @ Bach to Rock Bethesda
K-pop sing-along with karaoke, cosplay contest, face painting, snacks, and prizes, inviting idols-in-training to belt favorites and strut looks with full fandom energy. Register in link 🎤

Jack-o-Lantern Hikes | 6:15–8pm @ Locust Grove Nature Center
Walk torchlit trails lined with hand-carved jack-o'-lanterns, then warm by the campfire with a marshmallow, a short, guided night hike through Locust Grove’s woods. Register in link 🎃

MPI Historic Preservation Awards | 7–9pm @ Chevy Chase Village Hall
Celebrate Montgomery County’s preservation standouts at MPI’s 36th awards, with a reception and book signing, then presentations by local officials honoring four remarkable projects, including the nearby Robert Llewellan Wright House. Free; RSVP in link 🏛️

Step UP Walk 2025 | 10am–1pm @ Falls Road Park
Celebrate inclusion with families, friends, and advocates at this spirited walk supporting the Down Syndrome Network of Montgomery County, complete with music, food, and community pride. Register, join a team, or donate in link 👟

Fall Frolic | 1–4pm @ Glen Echo Park
Glen Echo’s beloved family Halloween returns with artsy crafts, trick-or-treating in artist studios, festive photo ops, and a costume contest awarding Most Spooky, Most Creative, Best Group. Costumes encouraged 🎃

First Meeting of the Potomac AI Club | 2–4pm @ Potomac Presbyterian Church
Join neighbors in the first of a monthly forum to unpack AI from everyday tools to big-picture risks, with clear takeaways, lively discussion, and time to network. Free and open to all 🤖

Birding: Bird Nerd Night | 4:30–6:30pm @ Locust Grove Nature Center
Geek out with fellow birders at Locust Grove and play Wingspan, nature journal as birds crowd the feeders, then join a sunset walk celebrating Birdability Week. Register in link 🐦

Constellations Chamber Music Party #8 | 1pm @ The Constellations Music Salon
Potomac’s chamber-music living room invites you to a judgment-free reading party featuring Mozart’s Oboe Quartet and Britten’s Phantasy Quartet, then casual mix-and-match trios and quartets. Reserve spot in link + bring your instrument 🎻

An Afternoon with David Sedaris | 3–4:30pm @ Music Center at Strathmore
Bestselling humorist David Sedaris reads wickedly observant essays with sly, tender bite, delivering quotable laughs and knowing winces in a perfectly brisk Sunday matinee. Tickets in link 🎙️

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