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Also on today's calendar: Heirloom - Silver & Brass Restoration Services: Thursdays 10-4 and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: How fast is milk when you pour it? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• Malice with Friends: Virtual Conversations (blogspot.com) — Bethesda's longtime mystery convention Malice Domestic, usually held here each spring, is launching a new virtual series called "Malice with Friends" that locals can join from home. Starting this September and running into early 2027, the online conversations will feature well-known crime fiction authors in live discussions, with registration available now for readers who love whodunits.
• 'I made this for you': Montgomery County quilt makers honor family, community at the county fair (thebanner.com) — Bethesda Quilters are quietly wrapping local families and patients in comfort, from baby quilts delivered to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to donations for D.C.-area charities. At the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair, members like Bethesda's Kathy Pangaro showcase intricate work while emphasizing community, mentorship, and legacy. Their guild welcomes beginners and experienced quilters who want to give back.
• Maryland's EV charging network grows, but gaps remain (baltimoresun.com) — Bethesda once had only six public EV charging stations, underscoring how far Maryland's network has come—and how many gaps remain. The article tracks one driver who used to live in Bethesda and now in Kensington, while exploring statewide disparities, policy changes, and the challenges renters and multifamily residents face finding reliable, affordable charging options.
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