Germantown Pediatric Dental Center

Since 2012, Germantown Pediatric Dental Center - Germantownbigsmiles has served families throughout Germantown, Clarksburg, Damascus, Potomac, North Potomac, Gaithersburg, Montgomery Village, and Boyds with expert pediatric dental care. Dr. Echandy brings over 25 years of pediatric dentistry experience, working alongside Dr. Lee to provide comprehensive care for patients from infancy through their teenage years. Our practice specializes in treating children with autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, sensory processing challenges, and other developmental needs in a supportive, understanding environment. We offer hospital-grade sedation services at Shady Grove Hospital for complex procedures, as well as in-office nitrous oxide for anxious patients. As a Maryland Healthy Smiles (Medicaid) provider, we ensure that all families have access to quality dental care. We also assist with Montgomery County school dental forms (Form 525-17) at no charge. Our multilingual team provides care in English, Spanish, and Korean. Emergency appointments are available the same day for urgent dental concerns. Contact us: (877) 992-4476 | germantownbigsmiles.com

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Since 2012, Germantown Pediatric Dental Center - Germantownbigsmiles has served families throughout Germantown, Clarksburg, Damascus, Potomac,...

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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

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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...

Join us for a discussion of the perspective history of Gaithersburg Then &amp; Now. Author Shaun Curtis will talk about his book and sign copies.

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Montgomery County's SummerFest will be held on the grounds of Bohrer Park at Summit Hall Farm on June 27, 2026, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.The free event will include live music, food vendors and a range of family-friendly activities.&nbsp;A fireworks display will get underway at 9:20 p.m. Plus, the fun continues after the show with the SummerGlo After Party, which will include more musical performances as hoopers and jugglers fitted with LED lights walk among the crowds.Learn more: <a href="https://visitmontgomery.com/events/summerfest/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">visitmontgomery.com/events/summerfest/</a>

Local Event: 'SummerFest' Fireworks 2026: Gaithersburg

'SummerFest' Fireworks 2026: Gaithersburg

Montgomery County's SummerFest will be held on the grounds of Bohrer Park at Summit Hall Farm on June 27, 2026, from 6 p.m. to...

The community of Montgomery Village will play host to its annual Independence Day parade and celebration on July 3, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
The parade steps off at 10 a.m. from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 20020 Montgomery Village Ave, eventually making its way down Apple Ridge Road and toward the parking lot of the Apple Ridge Recreation Area.
The celebration portion starts at 10:30 a.m. with a concert band performance, lawn games and carnival rides.
Organizers for the festivities say residents interested in joining the parade can do so by arriving at 9 a.m. to register at the church. Officials recommend guests park at Watkins Mill High School (10301 Apple Ridge Road).Road closures will take effect on Apple Ridge Road in both directions from 9:30 a.m. and on.Learn more from organizers: <a href="https://www.montgomeryvillage.com/events/mv-independence-day-parade-celebration" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">montgomeryvillage.com/events/mv-independence-day-parade-celebration</a>

Local Event: July 3rd 'Independence Day Parade and Celebration' 2026: Montgomery Village

July 3rd 'Independence Day Parade and...

The community of Montgomery Village will play host to its annual Independence Day parade and celebration on July 3, 2026, from...

July 3rd 'Independence Day Parade and Celebration' 2026: Montgomery Village

National Harbor

Celebrate America's 250th birthday with a vibrant weekend of waterfront activities including a Veterans' Maker's Market, live music from the School of Rock, and boating fun on the Potomac. While there are no fireworks, families can enjoy shopping at Tanger National Harbor, a outdoor screening of Back to the Future, and a Super Hero Summer experience at Gaylord National Resort.

Local Event: July 4th Weekend At National Harbor

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July 4th Weekend At National Harbor

Celebrate America's 250th birthday with a vibrant weekend of waterfront activities including a Veterans' Maker's Market, live...

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Blue Angels Return To MD Skies: Schedule, Best...

If you missed the recent Blue Angels airshows in Maryland, there's still time to catch a few flyovers for this weekend's Sail250 events.

Blue Angels Return To MD Skies: Schedule, Best Views For Sail250 Airshow

2 More Chances To See Blue Angels Take MD Skies This Weekend

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76-Year-Old Woman ID'd In Fatal MoCo Parking...

An investigation into the crash that killed a 76-year-old Potomac, Maryland, woman continues as police say it could take months to finish.

76-Year-Old Woman ID'd In Fatal MoCo Parking Garage Crash

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Councilmember Will Jawando Claims Victory In...

Although votes have yet to be finalized, Councilmember Will Jawando has claimed victory in the Democratic primary for county executive.

Councilmember Will Jawando Claims Victory In MoCo County Executive Race

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Storms, Rain To Lash MD This Weekend: See The...

June's last full week comes to a muggy end as Marylanders see partly sunny conditions that make way for storms. See the latest forecast. 

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