Name: League of Women Voters Webinar - Primary Elections: Why Vote? Who Votes?
Start: 2026-05-21T19:00:00-04:00
Location: Online Webinar

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

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.

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Hank Dietle's Tavern

9:00pm • $10 
 Tickets on <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cravin-dogs-40th-anniversary-show-tickets-1986271353086?utm-campaign=social&amp;utm-content=attendeeshare&amp;utm-medium=discovery&amp;utm-term=listing&amp;utm-source=cp&amp;aff=ebdsshcopyurl" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Eventbrite</a> and at the door if still available
<h1><a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/cravindogs/" rel="nofollow noopener">Cravin’ Dogs</a></h1>
Caldwell Gray • Tom Helf • John Penovich • Todd Baker • Arc Alcantara
 They began as a “gonzo-folk” trio in 1986. Founding members Caldwell Gray, Lisa “Weezy” Venable Gray, and Tom Helf crafted a sparse brand of rock &amp; roll that used acoustic guitar, drums and harmony-driven vocals to create a unique blend of folk, classic rock, ’80s new wave and bluegrass.
“Joining Caldwell and Tom in the current line-up are John Penovich (lead guitar and vocals), Todd Baker (fiddle and vocals), and Arch Alcantara (bass and vocals).”
Cravin’ Dogs has since evolved into an all-original, eclectic, roots-rock quintet that has played over 1000 shows and released ten full-length albums, one EP and two compilation retrospectives.
<a href="https://youtu.be/aWbjZPuzRyQ" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">YouTube • Live @Hank Dietle's Tavern</a>

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Cravin' Dogs • 40th Anniversary Show!

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The Colesville Lions Club is holding its Spring Flea Market at the Southern States Turf Farm from 8AM to 2PM on the next three Saturdays in May (May 16, 23, and 30) weather permitting.&nbsp; This is a public event and vendors can sell personal items for a cost of $20 per vendor, per day. Tables can be rented for $5 each from the Lions Club. Contact Lion Dale Meyerdirk at (Dalemeyerdirk@aol.com) or 240-210-3097 or King Lion Diana Patton at (Turfcenter@verizon.net) or 301-384-6300 for more information,

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Colesville Lions Club Spring Flea Market

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Indulge your sweet tooth at our local Bake Sale featuring a variety of delicious treats. For just $5.00, you can also enjoy a savory lunch deal including a hotdog, chips, and a drink.

Local Event: Bake Sale

Bake Sale

Indulge your sweet tooth at our local Bake Sale featuring a variety of delicious treats. For just $5.00, you can also enjoy a...

Kids First Swim School - Rockville

Join Kids First Swim School - Rockville for a fun-filled afternoon featuring facility tours, complimentary swim evaluations, and meeting our expert instructors. Families can enjoy carnival games, face painting, and enter raffles for exciting prizes while taking advantage of special event offers and discounts.

Local Event: Grand Opening! Open House at Kids First Swim Schools Rockville

Grand Opening! Open House at Kids First Swim...

Join Kids First Swim School - Rockville for a fun-filled afternoon featuring facility tours, complimentary swim evaluations,...

Grand Opening! Open House at Kids First Swim Schools Rockville

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<h2><a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092328721132" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Chuck Underwood Trio</a></h2>
Byron McWilliams • Mark Lysher • Chuck Underwood
A collaborative musical endeavor between drummer Byron McWilliams, bassist Mark Lysher and guitarist Chuck Underwood. The trio’s main goal is to create reactionary improvised music across the complete musical spectrum. Although most of the group’s repertoire is from the jazz canon it is by no means limited to that genre, borrowing from folk, rock, blues, and avant-garde. With equal parts of finesse and energy, the trio creates an irresistible musical experience.

Local Event:  The Chuck Underwood Trio

 The Chuck Underwood Trio

 5:30pm  •  NO COVER!
The Chuck Underwood Trio
Byron McWilliams • Mark Lysher • Chuck Underwood
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Christ the Servant Lutheran

Join the Montgomery County Women's Chorus this May for our spring concert&nbsp;Sacred Roots, Broadway Branches. This unique program blends the beauty of sacred music with beloved popular works by Leonard Cohen, Stephen Sondheim, and Eric Whitacre. The result is a performance that offers both healing joy and the vibrant spirit of Broadway. We are thrilled to be joined by violinist Josh Holritz and collaborative pianist Hanako Duffie—a combination that promises an unforgettable musical experience. More information and tickets: <a href="https://www.mocosings.org/events" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.mocosings.org/events</a> This is a performance you won’t want to miss. Come once, come twice, and definitely be sure not to miss Sunday's performance where 100% of ticket sales will benefit JSSA, whose mission is to empower individuals and families to enhance well-being across all ages and stages of life.

Local Event: Sacred Roots, Broadway Branches

Sacred Roots, Broadway Branches

Join the Montgomery County Women's Chorus this May for our spring concert Sacred Roots, Broadway Branches. This unique program...

9pm • $10 • Tickets on <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/candyman-the-baltimore-show-tickets-1986744158259?aff=oddtdtcreator" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Eventbrite</a> and at the door
<h2><a target="_blank" href="https://thebaltimoreshow.com/index.php#" rel="nofollow noopener">Candyman &amp; The Baltimore Show</a></h2>
POWERFUL, HIGHLY ENJOYABLE, &amp; MEMORABLE LIVE MUSIC PERFORMANCES!
The SHOW presents an outstanding cast of some of the best musicians from the Baltimore/DC Metro area.
Each contributing band member brings their unique musical talent to THE SHOW.
And on any given night there can be a different all-star band lineup that backs the CANDYMAN at popular live-performance venues, restaurants and bars, nightclubs, shopping centers, festivals, corporate events, or weddings.
THE SHOW is moved by the time-honored sound of American music - from Boogie Woogie Blues to Jazz to R&amp;B to Rock n' Roll &amp; Swing – good-time stuff!
Music transforms the mood, and THE SHOW makes you feel good!

Local Event: Candyman & The Baltimore Show

Candyman & The Baltimore Show

9pm • $10 • Tickets on Eventbrite and at the door
Candyman & The Baltimore Show
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The Greater Olney Civic Association is hosting a forum for county executive. 6 pm on Sunday at the Olney Theater

Local Event: County Executive Forum 

County Executive Forum 

The Greater Olney Civic Association is hosting a forum for county executive.  6 pm on Sunday at the Olney Theater 

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

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

Bohrer Park

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>.

Local Event: Flags For Our Heroes

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...

Hank Dietle’s has been a labor of love for fans of the county’s oldest licensed bar for many years, serving up cold beer and warm memories since the 1916 store reopened as Hank Dietle’s Tavern in 1950. As development pressures were wiping out history along the pike, longtime fan Tony Huniak took over in 1990 to keep our beloved bar going. When the Quarry House burned in 2015, Tony welcomed Rockabilly Saturday Night to a new venue on the pike, carving out space for dancing in a homey social setting that proved a perfect fit for fans of live roots &amp; retro music. After Hank Dietle’s suffered a devastating fire in February 2018, fans rallied again to save the irreplaceable roadhouse. Chantal “Kiti” Gartner set up a Go Fund Me website to help the out of work employees and teamed with Mark Segraves and others to organize a benefit concert to launch a reconstruction effort. Thanks to their tireless efforts and many fans who contributed, the roof was repaired, the porch rebuilt, critical electrical work done, and interior walls rebuilt. Building on their efforts, three devotees of the historic tavern, Tommy Bowes, Sarah Bonner, and Alan Kresse, along with Gina Cocco, Lisa White, and Tom Helf, teamed up to complete work on the interior, recreate our beloved “Hank Dietle’s Cold Beer” sign, and get the institution rolling again. All are long-time supporters of Maryland’s live music and dance scene—musicians, promoters and entrepreneurs dedicated to ensuring that Hank Dietle’s rides again.

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WaterHeatersNearMe is a local, Rockville-area plumbing company specializing in water heater installation, replacement, and repair. We install gas, electric, tankless, and hybrid water heaters and focus on code-compliant workmanship that meets City of Rockville and Montgomery County requirements. Our company also provides professional backflow testing and cross-connection compliance services for residential and commercial properties. All work is performed by licensed and insured plumbers with experience working with local inspections and permitting. WaterHeatersNearMe serves Rockville and surrounding Montgomery County communities with straightforward pricing, online estimates, and dependable scheduling. We focus on doing the job right the first time and helping customers stay compliant with local regulations.

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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

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