Name: Discovery Days: History at Home
Start: 2026-05-30T12:30:00-04:00
Location: Gaithersburg Community Museum

Gaithersburg Community Museum

Join us as we explore how history shapes our everyday lives. Displays and presentations will cover genealogy, research, documenting family stories, and more.

Local Event: Discovery Days: History at Home

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Discovery Days: History at Home

Join us as we explore how history shapes our everyday lives. Displays and presentations will cover genealogy, research,...

Goshen United Methodist Church

Join Wesley SecureCare and a panel of local experts for a free, informative event focused on helping older adults live safely and independently at home. This engaging day features a resource fair, a health expert talk, and a comprehensive panel discussion covering continuing care, insurance, and estate planning.

Local Event: The Aging Advantage: Your Guide to staying Independent, Informed, and In Control

The Aging Advantage: Your Guide to staying...

Join Wesley SecureCare and a panel of local experts for a free, informative event focused on helping older adults live safely...

The Aging Advantage: Your Guide to staying Independent, Informed, and In Control

Bohrer Park

The Gaithersburg Book Festival is a free annual celebration of great books and great writing that has made its mark as one of the nation’s top literary events. More than 100 featured best-selling and award-winning authors – including Rabih Alameddine, Stephanie Dray, Jonathan Karl, Dorian Elizabeth Knapp, Christopher Kondrich, Cynthia Manick, Jason Mott, Keith O’Brien, George Packer, Susan Page, Brian Lies, Erin Entrada Kelly, Linda Sue Park, Sarah Dessen, John Patrick Green and more – will participate in presentations and panel discussions. Being held Saturday, May 16 in Gaithersburg, Md., the Festival also includes interactive writing workshops, a Children’s Village, book sales, author signings and more. Admission and shuttles from Shady Grove Metro and Montgomery County Fairgrounds are FREE.

Local Event: 17th Annual Gaithersburg Book Festival

17th Annual Gaithersburg Book Festival

The Gaithersburg Book Festival is a free annual celebration of great books and great writing that has made its mark as one of...

Step into the intrigue of 1955 as you board the Metropolitan for an evening of mystery and suspense. Your night begins with whispers of spies and secrets onboard the train, but when it arrives at the station, surprised looks and polite questions quickly devolve into startling revelations, angry accusations, and drawn weapons. With the country’s atomic secrets at stake, no one is who they claim to be, and the only way to sort it out may be murder. Uncover clues, savor delicious treats, and dress in 1950s cocktail attire for a chance to win a prize. Are you ready to crack the case?Tickets are $35, space is limited

Local Event: Murder on the Metropolitan

Murder on the Metropolitan

Step into the intrigue of 1955 as you board the Metropolitan for an evening of mystery and suspense.  Your night begins with...

Quince Orchard Swim and Tennis Club

Since 2022, CCACC Health Center has hosted its annual Charity Pickleball Tournament to raise funds for Promise Camp. This program is a collaborative initiative established by a team of special education experts from the University of Maryland, CCACC Health Center, and Speech Garden. It is dedicated to providing structured social skills training for children with developmental delays or special needs, while also offering parents professional support in caregiving strategies, advocacy, and resource navigation.
The program includes a wide range of activities such as emotional regulation, peer interaction, turn-taking, communication skills, sports and games, and hands-on projects. Parent workshops are also offered to support families in learning and growing together within a safe, inclusive, and culturally responsive environment, helping them gradually build confidence and resilience.
This is more than just a tournament, it is a shared effort to bring hope. Let us come together to light the way forward for these children. We sincerely invite you to join us and help create more possibilities for them. You may support this initiative in the following ways:
<ol><li>Make a Donation Every contribution you make helps provide children with access to professional, compassionate support. Donations can be made online or by check (please indicate "Promise Camp"). For more information, please contact: <a href="mailto:yuhsin.chou@ccacc-dc.org">yuhsin.chou@ccacc-dc.org</a></li><li>Become an Event Sponsor We warmly invite you to sponsor the 2026 CCACC Health Center 4th Annual Charity Pickleball Tournament. Your support will help expand services for children with special needs and allow your generosity to make a meaningful impact in the community.</li><li>Register to Participate Invite your friends, family, or colleagues to join the tournament and enjoy the game together.</li></ol>
Event Details
Date &amp; Time: Sunday, May 17, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Location: CCACC Sports (16601 Roundabout Drive, Gaithersburg, MD 20878)
To register or become a sponsor, please <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdyC_R585kGRkSLevyndHGICJqOx-cXC3LJarJaRmONkcXYgQ/viewform" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">click here</a>.

Local Event: Welcome to the 4th Annual Charity Pickleball Tournament Hosted by CCACC Health Center

Welcome to the 4th Annual Charity Pickleball...

Since 2022, CCACC Health Center has hosted its annual Charity Pickleball Tournament to raise funds for Promise Camp. This...

Welcome to the 4th Annual Charity Pickleball Tournament Hosted by CCACC Health Center

Step into the intrigue of 1955 as you board the Metropolitan for an evening of mystery and suspense. Your night begins with whispers of spies and secrets onboard the train, but when it arrives at the station, surprised looks and polite questions quickly devolve into startling revelations, angry accusations, and drawn weapons. With the country’s atomic secrets at stake, no one is who they claim to be, and the only way to sort it out may be murder. Uncover clues, savor delicious treats, and dress in 1950s cocktail attire for a chance to win a prize. Are you ready to crack the case?
Recommended for ages 15+. Some light walking is involved.Tickets are $35, space is limited.

The free JCA <a href="https://virtualexpos.accessjca.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Montgomery County Virtual 50+ Employment Expo</a> is designed to connect jobseekers aged 50 and over with age-friendly employers via Zoom.
Expo program: 
<ul><li>Workshops (10:00 a.m.) Start your day with two engaging 
workshops tailored to jobseekers aged 50 and above. These sessions 
provide valuable strategies, tools, and insights to support your career 
journey. See our <a href="https://virtualexpos.accessjca.org/schedule-of-expos/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Expo Schedule</a> page for more information and to register.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Employer Presentations (12:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Employers
 share information about their current full and part-time job openings. 
Jobseekers can ask employers questions via the Zoom chat, making the 
expo a dynamic and interactive experience.</li></ul>
Jobseekers: Whether you are re-entering the workforce, 
changing careers, or seeking new opportunities, you are invited to join 
us for this virtual expo on May 19. Register today at: <a href="https://virtualexpos.accessjca.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">virtualexpos.accessjca.org</a>.&nbsp; 
The
 free JCA Montgomery County Virtual 50+ Employment Expos are generously 
funded by the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services. 
JCA serves people of all faiths, races, ethnicities, and income levels.

Local Event: Age 50+ Jobseekers Register today the JCA MoCo Virtual 50+ Employment Expo

Silver Spring

Age 50+ Jobseekers Register today the JCA MoCo...

The free JCA Montgomery County Virtual 50+ Employment Expo is designed to connect jobseekers aged 50 and over with age-friendly...

Age 50+ Jobseekers Register today the JCA MoCo Virtual 50+ Employment Expo

Online Webinar

Did you know that only 27% of registered Montgomery County voters participated in the 2022 primary election? This month’s League of Women Voters of Montgomery County free Trending Topics webinar will investigate voter turnout trends in primary elections. We’ll discuss who is not showing up, what can be done to address barriers, and why primary participation matters to our democracy. 
Panelists include: 
Sam Novey, Chief Strategist at the Center for Democracy and Civic Participation, University of Maryland
Ralph Watkins, Co-chair of the LWVMC’s Making Democracy Work Committee, 
Dr. Gilberto Zelaya, Montgomery County Board of Elections Community Empowerment/Public Information Officer

Check our <a href="https://www.lwvmocomd.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&amp;club_id=513039&amp;module_id=552823" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Trending Topics</a> webpage for more details including how to register and submit questions for the panel Q&amp;A.

This webinar is part of a monthly series called Trending Topics, hosted by the League of Women Voters of Montgomery County. This month Montgomery History is a program co-sponsor.

Local Event: Primary Elections - Why Vote? Who Votes?

Primary Elections - Why Vote? Who Votes?

Did you know that only 27% of registered Montgomery County voters participated in the 2022 primary election? This month’s...

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Memorial Day Weekend Event - Flags For Our Heroes 

A Giant Display of 756 American flags from Friday, May 22nd through Monday morning, May 25th
Formal inauguration May 23rd at 11:00 a.m., then a ceremony at the Peace Pole in the park. Unusable flag retirement ceremony conducted by local Scout troops on May 24th at dusk.
Free and open to the public, 24 hours a day (lighted at night). Accessible by wheelchair. 
Anyone can sponsor a flag to honor his or her “hero,” for $50. There are also sponsorship packages for businesses and organizations. Proceeds will be used by the Gaithersburg Rotary Foundation for local and international projects.
 Organized by the Rotary Club of Gaithersburg and the City of Gaithersburg. For information, see <a href="https://FlagsForOurHeroes.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://FlagsForOurHeroes.org</a>.

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Flags For Our Heroes


Memorial Day Weekend Event - Flags For Our Heroes 

A Giant Display of 756 American flags from Friday, May 22nd through Monday...

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

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...

Leigh Fangmeyer, RE/MAX Results

Looking for your dream home in Montgomery or Frederick County? Let’s work together as a team to accomplish your goals. I’m a life-long Maryland resident who specializes in delivering client focused, results driven service! Leigh Fangmeyer RE/MAX Results 301-730-0555

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