Milestones Enrichment Center is a premier provider of early

Milestones Enrichment Center - Bethesda

Milestones Enrichment Center is a premier provider of early childhood education and care, dedicated to partnering with families to help children reach their developmental milestones. With three convenient locations in Laurel, Bethesda, and Washington, D.C., the center serves children ranging from 6 weeks to 12 years of age. They offer a nurturing environment designed to help every child thrive through structured learning and play. The center provides a comprehensive range of services, including infant and toddler care, preschool programs, and specialized before- and after-school care. Families can also take advantage of flexible options such as part-time and drop-in child care, as well as engaging summer programs like FunFest and Summer Adventures. Their curriculum focuses on fostering creativity, teamwork, and personal growth through expert guidance from a dedicated professional staff. Celebrating two decades of quality care, Milestones Enrichment Center is a Maryland EXCELS Level 1 (Bethesda) and Level 4(Laurel) participant and the proud winner of the 2025 Best Child Care in South Laurel award. Parents can expect a safe, reliable, and community-focused experience that prioritizes the unique needs of their children while offering the flexibility required by modern family schedules.

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Bethesda-Chevy Chase

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Milestones Enrichment Center is a premier provider of early childhood education and care, dedicated to partnering with families to help children...

MD Company Solves The DIY Wedding Bar Problem

Chesapeake Bartenders and Events

If you're planning a wedding in Maryland you've probably had this conversation: "We love your bartending services, but we just can't afford $3,000." Courtney Smith, owner of Chesapeake Bartenders and Events, heard that line hundreds of times. After serving 150+ weddings across the DMV, she finally did something about it. She took everything her team does to plan seamless wedding bars and packaged it into a $99 digital guide couples can use themselves. "I got tired of watching couples stress over their wedding bar," Smith says. "They'd find some random calculator online, and I'm thinking, 'That's either way too much or not nearly enough depending on your crowd." The Real Problem: Most couples make the same mistakes: buying wrong quantities, forgetting ice melts faster in summer, not accounting for setup time, choosing glassware that breaks easily. "I've seen couples run out of alcohol at 9 PM because they used a generic calculator," Smith explains. "Or bought $500 worth of liquor they didn't need." What She Built: The DIY Wedding Bar Planning Guide includes interactive calculators that adjust for your actual wedding—time of day, season, guest demographics. It includes a 16-part audio guide and a real wedding case study showing what 155 guests consumed over five hours. The guide answers: - How much does ice melt in July vs November? - Should you buy champagne for toasts? - What's the cost difference between wine bottles and boxes? - How do you set up a bar so guests aren't waiting? Who It's For: Budget-conscious couples, couples whose venues require in-house bartending, or anyone wanting to understand what they're paying for. Smith, who has 20 years of bartending experience and runs three businesses including 1631 Event Venue, says: "Free calculators tell you what to buy. We tell you why, and how to avoid disasters." The guide is available at chesapeakebartenders.com/diy-wedding-bar-planning-guide

 If you're planning a wedding in Maryland you've probably had this conversation: "We love your bartending services, but we just can't afford $3,000...

Afternoon Tea in Pike & Rose 🫖🥐🥯

Tea Room at Hello Betty

Delight in a curated selection of premium teas, delicate finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones, and artful pastries—each crafted to be savored slowly and shared generously. Whether celebrating a special occasion or simply elevating your afternoon, our tea service is an invitation to pause, sip, and indulge in something beautifully refined.

Delight in a curated selection of premium teas, delicate finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones, and artful pastries—each crafted to be savored...

Your Kids Can Have An AWESOME FUN Summer!

Summer At Sandy Spring

Summer At Sandy Spring is a great Summer Day camp offering equal parts fun and uniqueness. For over thirty years, we have provided families with a safe, engaging, and active summer camp experience for children three years old to fourteen. With the sprawling Sandy Spring Friends School campus, we offer summer experiences for your children that will provide lifelong memories and friendships. Your children will have opportunities to explore Adventure Park, swim in our man-made pond, partake in our weekly theme weeks, enjoy daily hot lunches, and so much more! Some of our exciting activities: Adventure Challenge • Archery • Archery Tag • Art Bonanza • Bubble Soccer • Computer Programming • Dance/Poms • Fishing • Flight Science • Karate • Lego Robotics • Outdoor Living Skills • Painting • Paper Maché • Photography • Rock Climbing • STEAMers • Theater • Video Production and much more! Phone number: 301-774-7455 ext.167

Montgomery Village

Summer At Sandy Spring is a great Summer Day camp offering equal parts fun and uniqueness. For over thirty years, we have provided families with a...

Whichever team you're cheering for, join Jaleo to celebrate the culmination of the most exciting tournament in soccer! In celebration of the final match of the World Cup, Jaleo will be offering a special World Cup 'Paella of Champions' menu for $20 per person. Start your meal with gazpacho and a salad and then indulge in unlimited paella. World Cup tapas and drink specials will also be available.  Visit <a href="http://www.jaleo.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.jaleo.com</a> for more information and to make your reservations.

Whichever team you're cheering for, join Jaleo to celebrate the culmination of the most exciting tournament in soccer!

In celebration of the final match of the World Cup, Jaleo will be offering a special World Cup 'Paella of Champions' menu for $20 per person. Start your meal with gazpacho and a salad and then indulge in unlimited paella. World Cup tapas and drink specials will also be available.  Visit <a href="http://www.jaleo.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.jaleo.com</a> for more information and to make your reservations.

Jaleo 'Paella of Champions' menu during the World Cup

Jaleo ‘Paella of Champions’ menu during the World Cup

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ONLINE FOOD DRIVE 

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Can we count on your help?&nbsp;
Bethesda Help Back-to-School Food DriveEnds September 30, 2026
Since 1968, Bethesda Help (<a href="https://www.bethesdahelp.org/)" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">bethesdahelp.org/)</a> has been there to provide food assistance to our neighbors in need in Bethesda and the surrounding areas.Now, for the 58th time, we are here to help as Montgomery County children return to school.&nbsp; As always, the kids are excited at the&nbsp;start of a new school year, but&nbsp;many parents are worrying that they may not be able to provide the nutritious food their&nbsp;children need to develop strong bodies and minds...and they have reason to be concerned.
Social safety net services have been cut for 4,900 of our&nbsp;county neighbors, including their Supplemental Nutrition&nbsp;Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. These families are&nbsp;turning to food pantries like ours for help. The increase in&nbsp;food requests, along with the rising cost of the basic food we purchase for our pantry and a decrease in food donations,&nbsp;means our stock of food is low.
As you can see, your support of Bethesda Help is critical at this time. We stand&nbsp;ready and able to deliver food, but we need your help to keep the Bethesda Help&nbsp;pantry stocked.
How can you help? ⸙ Feed Our Families: Make a financial donation <a href="https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/MD/Bethesda/BacktoSchoolVirtualFoo" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">runsignup.com/Race/Donate/MD/Bethesda/BacktoSchoolVirtualFoo</a> dDrive⸙ Stock Our Pantry: Buy essential pantry items through our Amazon Wish List: <a href="https://www.bethesdahelp.org/support-the-" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">bethesdahelp.org/support-the-</a> mission/amazon-wishlist⸙ Hold a Food Drive: Hold a food drive in your neighborhood or through your&nbsp;social groups: <a href="https://www.bethesdahelp.org/support-the-mission/sponsor-a-food-" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">bethesdahelp.org/support-the-mission/sponsor-a-food-</a>driveThanks a million for your support of Bethesda Help as we work to help alleviate&nbsp;hunger for families and kids. We are grateful! Interested&nbsp;in volunteering? We Need You! See: <a href="https://www.bethesdahelp.org/support-the-" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">bethesdahelp.org/support-the-</a>mission/volunteer<figure><img src="https://cdn20.patchcdn.com/users/24678555/20260909/044142/image___09164141079.jpg" id="image.png" data-image="image.png"></figure>

Local Event: BETHESDA HELP Back-to-School Food Drive: Ends September 30

BETHESDA HELP Back-to-School Food Drive: Ends...


Can we count on your help? 
Bethesda Help Back-to-School Food DriveEnds September 30, 2026
Since 1968, Bethesda Help...

BETHESDA HELP Back-to-School Food Drive: Ends September 30

ON St. Elmo

This monthly show has been selling out for over a year! Come see why!&nbsp;We are thrilled to announce your headliner for this show is
DLO
D.Lo, is from Baltimore MD and she is known for her quick wit and comebacks, she is a spitfire on the mic. She has broadened her span of experience by performing clubs all over the country with the likes of Mark Normand, Sam Morrill, Roy Wood, Rich Voss, Yamaneika Saunders, Flame Monroe, Jackie Fabulous, Damon Williams, Just Nesh, Sam Jay, Gina Yashere, Pierre, Michael Rappaport and various others. More recently she was named Best of the Fest at the NE Black Comedy Festival in Portland Oregon.
Featuring
PHIL MIKE
Phil Mike is a Washington DC-based comic who’s performed on many of the top stages in the region. He entertains wide arrays of audiences with his relatable, honest takes on life. He’s opened for Alingon Mitra, Andy Haynes and Eliot Chang.
ALEX TYMINSKI
Alex Tyminski is a comedian, producer, and content creator based in Washington DC. Born in and adopted from Beirut, Lebanon and raised in Silver Spring, Maryland. Alex performs and hosts regularly throughout the DMV, with appearances at Room 808, The DC Comedy Loft, DC Improv, The Port Comedy Club in Baltimore, and Don’t Tell Comedy shows across DC, Virginia, and Maryland. She has performed with national headliners including Aaron Chen, Jourdain Fisher, and Lea’h Sampson.
PETE BERGEN
He may look and sound gruff but he is a big bear of a sweetheart. You’ll love his take on his own sorted history and observations in general. He has opened for and performed with some great folks like Patton Oswalt, Rory Scovel, Kelsey Cook, Annie Lederman, Bobcat Goldthwait, David Koechner, Chris Katan and at some great venues like the DC Improv (DC), Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse (VA), Nick’s Comedy Stop (Ma) Magooby’s Joke House (MD), Church Of Satire (PA) and The Drafthouse Comedy Theater (DC). He also has over 18 years in recovery and is in demand for 12 step conventions all over. Pete can also be seen as a contributor on local panel shows “Like It Or Not” and “The Final 5”, both on Fox 5 DC, offering up humorous takes on the days events. instagram- @peteybergen

Local Event: On St Elmo Comedy Bunker 18: D. Lo

On St Elmo Comedy Bunker 18: D. Lo

This monthly show has been selling out for over a year! Come see why! We are thrilled to announce your headliner for this show...

Rosensteel Hall

PRJC’s fall grand re-opener: Dan Levinson's Palomar Jazz Band, bringing here the cream of New York City's hot jazz scene. Featuring the captivating vocals of Molly Ryan, this powerhouse ensemble seamlessly blends the raucous, freewheeling energy of the Jazz Age with the hypnotic, alluring beat of the Swing Era for a truly magical musical chemistry.

Give them a big PRJC welcome. AARP Discount.
The Potomac River Jazz Club has been bringing traditional jazz of the 1920 -1930’s to the Washington DC area for the past 50+ years.&nbsp;Check us out on <a href="https://www.prjc.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.prjc.org</a>
Listen to Palomar JB:&nbsp; &nbsp;:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3Bpg2cENOY" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3Bpg2cENOY</a>
<a href="https://youtu.be/u6A8ccUk_Ho?t=1959" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://youtu.be/u6A8ccUk_Ho?t=1959</a>Advance tickets:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1992798394643" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1992798394643</a>
Cash and PayPal QR code available @ the door.

Local Event: NYC's Dan Levinson's Palomar Jazz Band sponsored by PRJC

NYC's Dan Levinson's Palomar Jazz Band...

PRJC’s fall grand re-opener:  Dan Levinson's Palomar Jazz Band, bringing here the cream of New York City's hot jazz scene....

NYC's Dan Levinson's Palomar Jazz Band sponsored by PRJC

Brahma Kumaris Meditation Museum - VA, 14020 Thunderbolt Rd., Chantilly, VA

Take
 a break from the chaos in the DMV &amp; dive into a chill day. Surround
 yourself with positive &amp; forward thinking people. Peace is inside.
Washington
 is under tremendous pressure, political, professional and personal, and 
on September 20 the Inner Peace Summit is creating a free, one-day place
 for the DMV to decompress, experience practical tools for peace, and 
meet an unusual collection of voices from spirituality, wellness, public
 service and community life. 
Join us for the <a href="https://shorturl.at/B7Ezd" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Inner Peace Summit</a>,
 a transformative and interactive gathering where leaders, 
professionals, educators, public servants, families, students, faith 
communities, wellness advocates, and curious minds come together to 
discover practical tools for living with greater clarity, resilience, 
compassion, and purpose.
Join U.S. Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (VA); inspirational speaker, life coach and television personality Iyanla Vanzant; Leader of the Walk for Peace Venerable Bhikkhu Paññākāra; Director of the DMV Brahma Kumaris Sister Dr. Jenna; former WNBA player Valerie Still; classical sacred performance artist and sound healer Dr. Ivy Hylton; global motivational speaker Elisabeth Carson; Transformation Coach Kelle Jacob; Doctor Ayurvedic Medicine, Amita Jain; and so many more.
A day to experience various tools of peace in healthcare, politics, science, business, sports, fashion, media and much more!
Through
 inspiring MedTalks, Investment Peace Pitch, Immersive experience, Art 
and Peace, Ayurveda, Pranic healing sessions, beauty tips and book 
signings by some of your favorite authors.
All are welcome. Together, we can create a more peaceful self, a more compassionate community, and a brighter future for all.
One Person. One Family. One Community. One Peace!
Host Sister Dr. Jenna
 is a spiritual mentor, author, radio and TV personality, and speaker. 
She is the director of the Washington DC Branch of the Brahma Kumaris 
and founder of the Brahma Kumaris Meditation Museums in Maryland and 
Chantilly, VA. She has been featured on magazine covers, appeared on The
 Real Housewives of Atlanta, and was honored with the Presidential 
Lifetime Achievement Award for National Community Service. She also 
presented the “Illuminating the Light Within” fashion show for the Paris
 2024 Olympics. For more on Sister Jenna visit the Meditation Museum.
<a href="https://shorturl.at/B7Ezd" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">FREE EVENT - Registration Required at</a> <a href="https://www.meditationmuseum.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.meditationmuseum.org</a>

Local Event: Inner Peace Summit: A Day to Recharge. Reconnect. 

Chantilly

Inner Peace Summit: A Day to Recharge. Reconnect. 

Take
 a break from the chaos in the DMV & dive into a chill day. Surround
 yourself with positive & forward thinking people....

Härth

Seasonal flavors meet thoughtfully selected wines with the launch of Härth Pairings, a dining experience at Härth Restaurant inside Hilton McLean Tysons Corner.
Throughout the month of September, guests can enjoy one chef-curated flatbread and two glasses of wine for $29. Each featured flatbread is paired with a wine selected to complement its flavors, from the richness of smoked brisket and the sweet heat of hot honey to earthy mushroom and goat cheese or fresh heirloom tomato.
Add a little flavor to your weekday routine. Whether you’re unwinding after work or meeting a friend for an easy evening out, Härth Pairings offers a relaxed way to enjoy thoughtfully matched flavors and wine.
Available Monday through Friday from 5–10 p.m. at Härth Restaurant.
Hilton McLean Tysons Corner 7920 Jones Branch Drive McLean, VA 22102 <a href="https://www.opentable.com/r/harth-mclean" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Reserve</a>&nbsp;your table today!&nbsp; <a href="https://www.opentable.com/r/harth-mclean" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a>

Local Event: Härth Pairings: A Weekday Flatbread & Wine Experience

Härth Pairings: A Weekday Flatbread & Wine...

Seasonal flavors meet thoughtfully selected wines with the launch of Härth Pairings, a  dining experience at Härth Restaurant...

Härth Pairings: A Weekday Flatbread & Wine Experience

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MD Releases New Vaccine Guidelines Ahead Of...

Maryland's new vaccine recommendations cover COVID-19, flu, RSV and routine immunizations, but do not create new vaccine mandates.

MD Releases New Vaccine Guidelines Ahead Of Respiratory Virus Season

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FDA Gives Important Update On Parasite Outbreak...

The record-setting cyclospora outbreak left thousands across the state sickened as authorities scrambled to trace its origins.

FDA Gives Important Update On Parasite Outbreak: What To Know In MD

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15-Year-Old Arrested After 3 Stolen Vehicles...

Police arrested a 15-year-old and recovered three stolen vehicles after several people were spotted looking into cars in Gaithersburg.

15-Year-Old Arrested After 3 Stolen Vehicles Found In Gaithersburg: Police

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Germantown

Two People Hospitalized After MoCo School Bus...

Authorities said a total of eight people were aboard the bus, including five students, when the collision took place in Damascus.

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'Pharmageddon' Could Close Pharmacies: What To...

Pharmacists in several states are participating in a “Pharmageddon” protest of working conditions at CVS, Walgreens and other pharmacies.

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