Name: Mistletoe & Music at the Mansion
Start: 2026-12-13T15:00:00-05:00

Celebrate the season at the historic Kentlands Mansion with an enchanting evening of live holiday music, light snacks, and beverages available for purchase.
Cozy up in our beautifully decorated halls and toast to the holidays with local craft brews and drinks from Sandbox Brewhouse while enjoying classic seasonal melodies.

Local Event: Mistletoe & Music at the Mansion

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Gaithersburg

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Mistletoe & Music at the Mansion

Celebrate the season at the historic Kentlands Mansion with an enchanting evening of live holiday music, light snacks, and...

League of Women Voters of Montgomery County

League Voter Hotline - &nbsp;September 28 to November 3, 2026. Monday to Friday 10 AM to 7PM &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;CALL 301-984-9585


The League of Women Voters of Montgomery County staffs a free Voter Hotline from through election day on November 3, to answer questions about the General Election, such as:&nbsp; 
<ul>
<li>How can I find out where to vote?</li>
<li>I moved recently; how do I change my address?</li>
<li>When does early voting start?</li>
<li>Can I still mail in my ballot?</li>
<li>Where can I get the League’s Voters’ Guide?</li>
</ul>
Montgomery County voters know they can rely on the League for thoughtful, informed, friendly, and non-partisan answers to their questions about the upcoming election. 
For more election information check out the League’s website <a href="https://lwvmocomd.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">lwvmocomd.org</a> or pick up a Voters’ Guide at your library or see it online at <a href="https://vote411.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">VOTE411.org</a>

Local Event: Voter Hotline  open Sept 28 through November 3!

Voter Hotline  open Sept 28 through November 3!

League Voter Hotline  -  September 28 to November 3, 2026. Monday to Friday 10 AM to 7PM                                       ...

St. Raphael School

Monday, October 5, 2026 
St. Raphael School Open House: 9:00–10:00 a.m. 
St. Raphael Nursery School Open House: 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Discover all that St. Raphael School and Nursery School have to offer! Families are warmly invited to join us for our Double Open House on Monday, October 5.
Begin the morning from 9:00–10:00 a.m. with our K–8 School Open House, followed by the Nursery School Open House from 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Come tour our classrooms, meet our dedicated teachers and staff, and learn more about the welcoming, faith-filled community and engaging academic programs that make St. Raphael such a special place to learn and grow. We look forward to introducing your family to our programs for children from Nursery School through Grade 8.
Childcare will be available.
Families are encouraged to <a href="https://www.straphaelschoolmd.org/open-house-event-registration" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">pre-register</a> for the Open House through our school website, although walk-ins are always welcome.
Please Note: Registration for the 2027–28 school year at St. Raphael School and Nursery School opens at noon on October 5, 2026, following our Double Open House.<a href="https://www.straphaelschoolmd.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">St. Raphael School </a>(K-8) | <a href="https://www.straphaelschoolmd.org/preschool#SRNAHomePage" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">St. Raphael Nursery School </a>(Ages 3 - 5)

Local Event: St. Raphael School Double Open House | K–8: 9–10 a.m. • Nursery: 10:30–11:30 a.m.

St. Raphael School Double Open House | K–8:...

Monday, October 5, 2026 
St. Raphael School Open House: 9:00–10:00 a.m. 
St. Raphael Nursery School Open House: 10:30–11:30...

St. Raphael School Double Open House | K–8: 9–10 a.m. • Nursery: 10:30–11:30 a.m.

The 8-week meditation class series at Gaithersburg Library continues on October 5 (Monday evening) when we will be exploring Feel Good. Drop-ins welcome!
Feeling restless, scattered, and stressed? Want to explore ways to have greater ease and focus? Join us for meditation. The Unified Mindfulness (UM) system offers tailor-made meditation techniques for practice in the midst of daily life to build Concentration, Clarity, and Equanimity (i.e., mindfulness).
This class comprises an introduction to a specific UM technique, guided meditations, and Q&amp;As. The class is well-suited for both beginners and experienced practitioners of meditation. Registration (at Gaithersburg Library; <a href="https://mcpl.libnet.info/events?n=30&amp;a=Adult&amp;d=2026-09-01&amp;l=Gaithersburg+Library&amp;term=mindful&amp;r=range&amp;start=2026-09-14&amp;end=2026-11-09" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://mcpl.libnet.info/events?n=30&amp;a=Adult&amp;d=2026-09-01&amp;l=Gaithersburg+Library&amp;term=mindful&amp;r=range&amp;start=2026-09-14&amp;end=2026-11-09</a>) is encouraged but not required.
The instructor, Martin Spiering, PhD, is a UM-certified Level 2 Coach. UM is a secular mindfulness system developed by meditation teacher and research scientist Shinzen Young and is taught at many institutions. Learn more at Unified Mindfulness (<a href="https://go.unifiedmindfulness.com/core_main_lander" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://go.unifiedmindfulness.com/core_main_lander</a>).

Local Event: Free Mindfulness Meditation Class at Gaithersburg Library Continues

Free Mindfulness Meditation Class at...

The 8-week meditation class series at Gaithersburg Library continues on October 5 (Monday evening) when we will be exploring...

Free Mindfulness Meditation Class at Gaithersburg Library Continues

Frederick Fairgrounds - Home of The Great Frederick Fair

SnowRiders get ready for winter fun!! A consignment sale of ski &amp; snowboard equipment, brand name winter clothing, accessories, bags, etc. Also. camo clothing and cycle jerseys. Frederick Fairgrounds, bldg 14. Sat Oct 10, 9am-2pm, Sun Oct 11, 9am-noon.&nbsp; Be a seller or a buyer go to website for more information.

Local Event: Frederick Ski Swap

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Frederick Ski Swap

SnowRiders get ready for winter fun!! A consignment sale of ski & snowboard equipment, brand name winter clothing, accessories,...

Gaithersburg Arts Barn

Arts Barn Stage Adventures is a performing arts series for children ages 6 and under, featuring live theatre, music, dance, puppetry, magic, and storytelling. Each performance includes an opportunity to meet and engage with the performing artist, followed by a hands-on creative activity inspired by the show. Designed to spark imagination and bring families together, every event encourages young children to watch, create, play, and explore the arts at the Gaithersburg Arts Barn.
Magic Ben and the World of Wonder: Join Magic Ben for a hilarious and interactive magic show filled with laughter, amazement, and audience participation! Watch objects mysteriously vanish from one child’s hand and reappear across the room in another’s, witness a glowing energy ball soar through the air, and join in to help make the magic happen. Packed with silly surprises, playful comedy, and moments of pure wonder, this unforgettable first theater experience invites young audiences into a world where the impossible feels real.
Join us afterward for a fun, hands‑on activity in the Arts Barn Gallery where kids can create their very own wands and explore the magic of their own imaginations!

Local Event: Arts Barn Stage Adventures: Magic Ben and the World of Wonder

Arts Barn Stage Adventures: Magic Ben and the...

Arts Barn Stage Adventures is a performing arts series for children ages 6 and under, featuring live theatre, music, dance,...

Arts Barn Stage Adventures: Magic Ben and the World of Wonder

Island Pride Oasis, 617 S Frederick Ave, Gaithersburg, MD, 20877

Experience an intimate musical performance featuring the folk-rock duo The Kennedys. This event showcases the group's signature sound and lyrical storytelling as they release their new CD. Full dinner menu available. Tickets $25 advance; $30@door

Local Event: The Kennedys SMOKETREE CD Release Tour!

The Kennedys SMOKETREE CD Release Tour!

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The League of Women Voters of Montgomery County will be leading Discussion Groups in October on the 3 Ballot Questions on the General Election ballot. The public is welcome.
The ballot questions get very little attention from the media. How they are written is often confusing. Come, learn and discuss the intent of each of the ballot questions and the pros and cons of each to help you be an informed voter. For more information on sites and zoom links go to <a href="https://lwvmocomd.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">lwvmocomd.org</a>&nbsp;and click on <a href="https://applewebdata://6B058112-EBAC-44C8-A4D1-62DBA5AF5A32/The%20League%20of%20Women%20Voters%20of%20Montgomery%20County%20will%20be%20leading%20Discussion%20Groups%20in%20October%20on%20the%203%20Ballot%20Questions%20on%20the%20General%20Election%20ballot.%20The%20public%20is%20welcome.%20%20The%20ballot%20questions%20get%20very%20little%20attention%20from%20the%20media.%20How%20they%20are%20written%20is%20often%20confusing.%20Come,%20learn%20and%20discuss%20the%20intent%20of%20each%20of%20the%20ballot%20questions,%20the%20pros%20and%20cons%20of%20each%20to%20help%20you%20be%20an%20informed%20voter.%20%20For%20more%20information%20on%20sites%20go%20to%20lwvmocomd.org%20%20calendar.%20Information%20on%20the%20questions%20can%20be%20found%20at%20the%20League%E2%80%99s%20Ballot%20Questions%20document%20or%20VOTE411.%20%20Wednesday,%20October%2014,%2010:30%20a.m.%20in-person,%20Leisure%20World,%203701%20Rossmoor%20Blvd,%20Silver%20Spring%20%20%20%20%20Thursday,%20October%2015,%2010:30%20a.m.%20hybrid%20session,%20LWVMC%20Office,%2025%20Wood%20Lane%20Rockville%20or%20Zoom.%20%20%20Monday,%20October%2019%20at%201%20p.m.,%20in-person,%20Riderwood,%203140%20Gracefield%20Road,%20Silver%20Spring,%20MD%2020904%20Town%20Center%20Classroom%20%20Tuesday,%20October%2020%20at%207%20p.m.%20Zoom" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Event Calendar</a>. Information on the questions can be found at the League’s <a href="https://lwvmocomd.org/docs.ashx?id=1819585" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Ballot Questions</a> document or <a href="https://vote411.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">VOTE411</a>.
Wednesday, October 14, 10:30 a.m. in-person, Leisure World, 3701 Rossmoor Blvd, Silver Spring
Thursday, October 15, 10:30 a.m. hybrid session, LWVMC Office, 25 Wood Lane Rockville or Zoom. 
Monday, October 19 at 1 p.m., in-person, Riderwood, 3150 Gracefield Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904 Lakeside Commons, Encore Theater
Tuesday, October 20 at 7 p.m. Zoom

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