5 Fun Things To Do This Month Around Silver Spring

SILVER SPRING, MD —Summer's going by fast, and there's just a month left to enjoy the season. There are plenty of events going on near Silver Spring to soak up the remainder of the summer.

There's a mix of free and paid events. Whether you're looking to go out for drinks or have fun with the whole family, there's a variety of events going on.

Here are five that caught our eye. Do you know of another event going on in August? Share in the comments below, or add it to the Silver Spring Patch Calendar.

1. Read to a Dog, Aug. 3

Children may practice and improve their reading skills in a comfortable environment by reading to a friendly dog from PAL (People Animals Love). Please call the Long Branch Library 240-777-0910 to register.

2. Parkland Pool Swim+Dance Open House Saturday (rain date Sunday plus water aerobics), Aug. 5

Come to Parkland Pool's Swim + Dance Open House in Wheaton/ Silver Spring! Food: Ice cream, snacks and drinks are available at our snack bar. Parkland has a large main pool and wading pool with expansive shaded grounds - a true oasis. We also have a playground and sand lot, volleyball, basketball, badminton, shuffleboard, ping pong and picnic tables. Additionally, we offer scheduled swimming lessons and water aerobics classes for all ages and abilities.

3. Shawn Terrell Jazz Trio at Kaldi's Social House, Aug. 25

The Shawn Terrell Trio will perform jazz at Kaldi's Social House every fourth Friday. Shawn Terrell on guitar, Steve Marcus on flute, and Magic Ray on bass. No cover.

4. Golf Charity Fundraiser for Homeless Women Veterans, Aug. 27

Come out for a fun day of Golf! This will be a fundraising & charity event for Final Salute Inc. Tickets are available. I am asking for a donation to help cover the cost of organizing this event. Your entry includes free food, a drink ticket and up to 3 hours of golf! ️Final Salute's HOME Program provides transitional housing, on-site case management, food, clothing, transportation, child care subsidy/assistance, employment support and other essential supportive services to homeless women Veterans and their children.

5. Live Your Dream, Aug. 29

Join Larry and Sondra Lambert along with Tammy Stephens of Galaxy Hypnosis and Tranquil Souls for an evening beginning at 7 pm to take the opportunity and create positive change within the places and spaces in your personal journey that matter the most to you. This is your plan, your dream, your intentions. Let’s do this.