Montgomery County’s Winter 2025–2026 Recreation registration opens tomorrow (Tuesday, 11/18) at 6:30am and 9am for senior programs.

The County’s official guide is a hefty 102 pages which is great if you’ve got time to flip through it all. But if you just want to know what’s happening at the Potomac Community Rec Center, we’ve got your shortcut.

We pulled together a streamlined, easy-to-browse version that lists every class, program, and event happening right here at Potomac CRC this winter.

👉 Read the Loop’s Potomac CRC Winter Guide

Still want the full countywide rundown? Make another pot of coffee and read Montgomery County Recreation’s Winter 2025-2026 guide here.

🚸 Safer streets for Churchill kids. Montgomery County is reviewing routes around Churchill and wants parent feedback on crosswalks, sidewalks, and traffic hazards near school. Share your experience

❄️ Winter spots go fast. Montgomery Parks Winter Programs registration opens at 6:30am today for Locust Grove Nature Center and other Parks sites. Ice and Tennis programs open Dec. 22. Scan the Parks Winter Program Guide

🎬 Docs roll in. The 2026 Bethesda Film Fest is now accepting 5–30 minute documentaries from DMV filmmakers, with $1,000 honoraria and screenings at Bethesda Row on April 10–11. Submit your film by Jan 9th

🎨 Art fair calling. The 2026 Bethesda Fine Arts Festival returns May 9–10, bringing 120 artists and 20,000+ visitors to Woodmont Triangle. Booth applications close Dec. 23. Apply now

🌟 DC’s only 3-star falls. The Inn at Little Washington just lost a Michelin star, dropping to two and shaking up the region’s fine-dining hierarchy. See what Michelin said [Washingtonian]

🏈 Bulldogs advance again. Churchill topped Richard Montgomery 35–17 in the second round of playoffs and now faces Montgomery Blair County in the state quarterfinals this Friday. See the bracket [MPSSAA]

PRJC Zoom Jazz Talk: A Tribute to Henry Butler featuring Josh Paxton | 7–8:15pm @ Virtual
New Orleans pianist Josh Paxton salutes legend Henry Butler in a Zoom session blending live piano, stories of Butler’s boundary-pushing career, and a mini tour of Crescent City groove. Register in link 🎹

Tally Ho Toastmasters | 7:30–8:45pm @ Potomac Community Recreation Center
Ready to sharpen your leadership and communication chops in a friendly setting? Join this welcoming club of locals meeting each month to give and receive top-notch evaluations while building confidence. No RSVP required 🗣️

Reptile Feeding | 12:30pm @ Seneca Creek State Park Park Office
Watch the resident corn snake, box turtle, and diamondback terrapin demolish lunch while you pick up fun Maryland reptile facts in this quick, kid-friendly program. 🐢

Public Meeting on Proposed Modification of the Highland Stone Residential Permit Parking Area | 6:30–8:30pm @ Virtual
Log on to this virtual MCDOT hearing to weigh in on proposed changes to Highland Stone’s residential permit parking area, including project scope, costs, schedule, and neighborhood access. Register in link for Zoom details🚗

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 and Potomacker 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 🚵‍♀️

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 ⚖️

Meet Masie: Your Sweet Little Sidekick in the Making

Masie is a 4-month-old Jack Russell Terrier mix with a shy start and a huge heart. Small, white, gentle, and eager to bond. Once she warms up, she turns into a tail-wagging cuddlebug who just wants to be close. She’s still learning the world, so she’ll need puppy training and patience.

If you’re ready to help a sweet pup grow into her best self, Masie is waiting for you at the MoCo Humane Society

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

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-Potomac Loop Team