Apparently, our Recreation Concierge concept resonated with more than a few subscribers. Within hours of Wednesday's newsletter hitting your morning routine, requests poured in for the Nancy H. Dacek North Potomac Community Recreation Center guide. Consider it done.

This LEED-certified, 48,000-square-foot facility on Travilah Road serves over 24,000 residents across a 6.5-square-mile area, and frankly, they've outdone themselves with fall programming. The 55+ lineup alone spans everything from Chinese Classical Folk Dance to Artificial Intelligence Lecture Series so that we can learn to dance with our robot overlords.

Standout offerings include three different Bone Builders sessions throughout the week, Wellness Wednesdays with UMD nursing students, and what might be the DMV's most comprehensive Tai Chi selection. The pottery studios are hosting ornament workshops just in time for holiday gift-giving, while the therapeutic recreation programs ensure accessibility across all abilities.

Registration is open now on Active Montgomery on a first-come, first-served basis, and yes, those Activity Codes are your golden ticket to skip the catalog browsing. Popular classes fill quickly, but waitlists are available if your preferred session is already full as spots often open up before start dates.

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🏆 Churchill High claims fifth place in Maryland's top high schools per US News & World Report, leading a Montgomery County sweep of the top 10 with six MoCo schools making the cut. Read the full rankings

☕ Neighbors Coffee now open in Woodley Gardens, bringing a Kentlands farmers market passion to a brick-and-mortar café with walk-up window. Check them out

🍎 Honeycrisp apples are ready for picking at Homestead Farm, marking the start of apple season alongside blackberries (but no more peaches). $4 farm admission and complimentary picking bags. See what's ripe for picking

⚾ Women's Professional Baseball League hosts tryouts at Nationals Park next Friday (8/22-8/25), selecting 150 players for the first pro women's league since 1954's "A League of Their Own" era. See tryouts and league details

Fake Cake Decorating. 12-7pm @ Dov & Company
Transform jewelry boxes into Instagram-worthy fake cakes with vintage heart vibes, pastel swirls, and maximalist piping that'll fool everyone on social media. Choose between three 2hr sessions, book in link 🎂

Parents Night Out. 5-8pm @ Potomac Presbyterian Church
Drop off K-6th graders for three hours of music, arts, drama, games and sports while parents enjoy kid-free time. Register in link 🎉

Parents Night Out. 6-9pm @ My Gym, Cabin John Village
Another opportunity to drop 3-9 yrs olds for pizza and playtime with a Ninja Warrior theme while you escape to nearby restaurants without negotiating chicken nuggets. RSVP in link 🍷

Aagaman: The Return. 7pm @ Bender JCC Auditorium
Rasa Dance School presents Shalini Goel Agarwal in a solo Odissi Indian classical dance performance celebrating this ancient art form's spiritual storytelling traditions. Free and open to public 🎭

All-Star Comedy Show. 7pm @ Cabin John Regional Park
Montgomery Parks presents free laughs from local comedians including Improbable Comedy performers, with food trucks and craft beer to complement the outdoor amphitheater setting. Free, bring lawn chairs, ages 17+ recommended 😂

Honky Tonk Dance with Arty Hill & the Long Gone Daddys. 7:30-10:30pm @ Glen Echo Park
Baltimore's honky tonk hero brings his Johnny Cash meets Guy Clark storytelling to Glen Echo's Bumper Car Pavilion, where beginner lessons precede serious two-stepping under the stars. $15 in advance, includes beginner lesson + cold treat 🤠

Native Garden Tour. 8-10am @ Residence in West End Neighborhood
Guided tour of a native RainScapes garden showcasing how native plants create biodiversity, provide wildlife habitat, treat stormwater, and inspire climate-friendly greenspaces. Address emailed after claiming free tickets in link 🌻

Read to a Dog. 10:30-11:30am @ Potomac Library
Kids practice reading confidence with certified therapy dogs in one-on-one sessions, perfect for building literacy skills without judgment. K-5th graders, sign up begins 10am Saturday 📚

LOVEPAWS Pints & Paws Adoption Event. 3-5pm @ 7Locks Brewing
Meet adoptable rescue pups while sipping craft beer at this tail-wagging adoption event featuring dogs of all ages and sizes. 🐕

The Magic Duel Comedy Show. 5pm & 7pm @ Writer's Center
Two snarky magicians battle for the Golden Wand in this interactive comedy show where audiences vote electronically and choose magic styles. Cocktail attire recommended, tickets in link 🎩

Community Science: Mothing by Moonlight. 9pm-11:45pm @ Locust Grove Nature Center
Celebrate National Moth Week with insect enthusiasts at a special mothing station, identifying beautiful nocturnal creatures while contributing data to ongoing research. Bring lawn chair, extra layers, headlamp/flashlight, and snacks. 🔦

Skywatching: Movie and Meteors. 9:30pm-late @ Observatory Park
Watch "E.T." then lie on the lawn spotting meteors during peak Perseid shower with 100-200 meteors per hour. Bring blankets/chairs and red flashlights only, free registration in link 🌠

Kids Renaissance Festival. 12-6pm @ Shipgarten, Tysons Corner
Family festival featuring free face painting, arts & crafts, moonbounces, live magic by Jake the Great, plus dog-friendly fun with off-leash park. 🎪

Tennis & Bubbles. 12-2pm @ Cabin John Park Tennis Courts
Second annual networking event featuring professional tennis lessons with instructors Marcellus and Angel, plus champagne, prosecco, bites, and DJ entertainment for meeting new people. Tickets in link 🎾

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

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-Potomac Loop Team