Accredited Online School: Full/Part-time & Homework Support

MacGillis Global Academy

MacGillis Global Academy (MGA) is an accredited, independent online education provider for grades 4-12. We believe in a rigorous, authentic educational experience designed to cultivate well-rounded individuals who are academically curious, creatively inspired, and socially and emotionally strong. At MGA, we understand that every child has unique talents and strengths that traditional schools may not be able to fully address. Our programs are designed to enhance your child's learning journey, whether they need a full-time private education, supplemental homeschooling classes, or dedicated assistance through our new Online Homework Support program. Our core team of experienced and licensed educators, with an average of 20+ years of teaching experience, is committed to providing a solid educational foundation. We work closely with families to foster your child’s scholastic, social, and emotional growth in a holistic way. MGA Programs &amp; Features: -Live, Interactive Instruction: Lessons are live and engaging, with no pre-recorded content. -Experienced Educators: Instructors are licensed master teachers and college faculty with advanced degrees. -Small Class Sizes: Classes, with 10-16 students, are designed for personalized attention. -Dedicated Homework Support: We provide flexible online sessions to help students in grades 5-12 with their academic challenges. Our programs are perfect for: -Families seeking top-tier, affordable private education. -Homeschooling families in need of single-subject or full curriculum support. -Students who want to excel in competitions or advance their studies. -Families who need extra help with daily assignments and homework. MGA is proud to be internationally accredited by Cognia. Join our learning community and give your child the education they deserve! For more information, feel free to reach out to us or visit our website: Email: info@macgillisglobalacademy.net Website: macgillisglobalacademy.net

Howard County

Kristin Danley-Greiner

Baltimore Metropolitan Area

Ellicott City

Maryland

MacGillis Global Academy (MGA) is an accredited, independent online education provider for grades 4-12. We believe in a rigorous, authentic...

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

Montgomery County

Washington Metropolitan Area

Montgomery Village

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...

The Montgomery Art Association Gallery showcases the works of local artists. Please see the Montgomery Art Association, Inc.  web site for additional information.

The Montgomery Art Association Gallery showcases the works of local artists.

Please see the Montgomery Art Association, Inc.  web site for additional information.

Wheaton

The Montgomery Art Association MAA Gallery Show

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Brahma Kumaris Meditation Museum - Maryland ﻿9525 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD

Explore the timeless inner shift that makes real happiness possible, even when life feels uncertain, painful, or completely undone.
What if the moment everything falls apart is not the end of your story, but the beginning of your becoming?
Join us for a powerful and restorative workshop exploring the timeless inner shift that makes real happiness possible, even when life feels uncertain, painful, or completely undone. Together, we will look beyond surface-level positivity and discover the deeper sources of joy, peace, and resilience that do not depend on outer circumstances.
Special guest Elizabeth Carson will share what happens after the collapse: when the marriage, the money, the brand, or the version of yourself you spent years building falls away, and the only place left to rebuild from is within.
Drawing from her own personal crashes across childhood, adolescence, young adulthood, and beyond, Elisabeth blends story, neuroscience, and lived practice to reveal why we often repeat the same patterns in different forms, and how we can finally begin to change them.
You will be guided through a practical four-phase roadmap for rebuilding from the inside out: Regulate. Reflect. Reprogram. Embody.
You will leave not with a pep talk, but with a real protocol for returning to yourself, and the powerful reminder that you were never broken. You were only becoming.
<a href="https://www.elisabethunlimited.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Elisabeth Carson</a>
teaches from a deep understanding of what it takes to rebuild a life from the inside out. After overcoming addiction, profound personal challenges, major successes, and significant setbacks, she turned her journey into a powerful path of healing, reinvention, and service.
Today, Elisabeth is an international speaker, trauma-informed transformational coach, spiritual teacher, podcaster, bestselling author, and entrepreneur with more than a decade of experience helping others heal, evolve, and create lasting change. Her work integrates neuroscience, somatic healing, subconscious reprogramming, brain health, spiritual awakening, and a deeply rooted connection to God.
Her diverse career has included work as a Hollywood model and actress, pastry chef, record-breaking real estate agent, president of a mental health facility, COO of a global brand, and three-time bestselling author.
Through Elisabeth Unlimited and her nonprofit, The Unlimited Life, she supports people in breaking old cycles, reclaiming their power, and stepping fully into the next chapter of their lives.
Saturday, July 18th, 1:00pm - 2:30pm. Brahma Kumaris Meditation Museum - Maryland ,&nbsp;9525 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD. 


FREE EVENT - Registration Required at: <a href="https://shorturl.at/99KQT" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://shorturl.at/99KQT</a>

Local Event: The Secret of Happiness When Things Are Falling Apart with Special Guest Elisabeth Carson

The Secret of Happiness When Things Are Falling...

Explore the timeless inner shift that makes real happiness possible, even when life feels uncertain, painful, or completely...

The Secret of Happiness When Things Are Falling Apart with Special Guest Elisabeth Carson

Fireman's Field Complex, 250 S. Nursery Ave., Purcellville, VA, 20132

The annual Purcellville Wine and Food Festival returns on Saturday, July 18, in Dillon’s Woods at the historic Fireman’s Field Complex (250 S. Nursery Avenue, Purcellville). The festival will take place from 2 to 8 p.m., inviting guests to gather with family and friends for an afternoon and evening of local wine, beer, food, live music, art, and more.
This year’s event will showcase 40 vendors, including wineries, breweries, food and snack vendors, and local exhibitors. Enjoy live music performances by the Rick Reaves Band, The Darby Brothers, and the Franklin Park Big Band. The “Arts in the Garden” section, hosted by the Purcellville Arts Council, will highlight local artists who will create works of art live on-site. Additional activities include face painting and a photo stand-in booth. 
Early bird ticket pricing is available through 5 p.m. on July 17: 
• Early bird admission (ages 17 and over): $5 (+ tax) 
• Early bird drink tickets (6 oz wine or 12 oz beer): $8.50 (+ tax) 
• Early bird drink ticket package: 4 tickets for $32 (+ tax) 
• Early bird bottle of wine purchase: $35 (+ tax), available from participating wineries (bottles must be consumed on-site)
A souvenir glass will be provided with the purchase of the first drink ticket. Save time and money by purchasing your tickets in advance. 
The popular VIP experience returns for $275 (+ tax) and includes admission for six, a reserved table for six, three bottles of local wine, six souvenir glasses, six drink tickets, early entry to the festival, special commemorative gifts, and a selection of sweets and savories for the table. 
Tickets and VIP tables are available for purchase at <a href="https://www.PurcellvilleWineAndFood.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.PurcellvilleWineAndFood.com</a>. Guests are encouraged to make a weekend of it and explore local lodging and attractions. Check the Accommodations page of the festival website, as well as the Visit Loudoun website, for more information.
 The Purcellville Wine and Food Festival is hosted by Purcellville Parks and Recreation and Loudoun Brewing Company, with support from Visit Loudoun, Renewal by Andersen, Harris Teeter, Prince William Home Improvement, truHealthNow, Valley Energy, Loudoun Brewing Company, Bush Tabernacle, MotoMember, and OHM Productions. Sponsorship opportunities remain available. For more information, visit <a href="https://www.PurcellvilleWineAndFood.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.PurcellvilleWineAndFood.com</a>

Local Event: Purcellville Wine and Food Festival

Loudoun County

Leesburg

Virginia

Purcellville Wine and Food Festival

The annual Purcellville Wine and Food Festival returns on Saturday, July 18, in Dillon’s Woods at the historic Fireman’s Field...

Veterans Plaza

Experience a vibrant celebration of culture, flavor, and creativity at the International Food &amp; Craft Festival at Veterans Plaza in Silver Spring.
Enjoy an exciting day filled with cultural performances, heritage arts and crafts, and savory ethnic foods from around the world. Browse unique handmade goods from artisans representing global traditions while enjoying a lively, multicultural atmosphere in the heart of the community.
This festival is a joyful gathering that brings people together through music, food, art, and cultural pride.
What to Expect: • Live cultural performances • Heritage arts and crafts from around the world • Delicious international and ethnic foods • Support small businesses and artisans • A festive, family-friendly outdoor experience
📅 Sunday, July 19, 2026 ⏰ 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM 📍 Veterans Plaza 📌 1 Veterans Place, Silver Spring, MD 20910
FREE ADMISSION. PET FRIENDLY. RAIN OR SHINE EVENT.
Bring your friends, family, and furry companions for an unforgettable day celebrating global culture, creativity, and community.

Local Event: Silver Spring International Food & Craft Festival @ Veterans Plaza

Silver Spring International Food & Craft...

Experience a vibrant celebration of culture, flavor, and creativity at the International Food & Craft Festival at Veterans...

Silver Spring International Food & Craft Festival @ Veterans Plaza

Rosensteel Hall

THE MARDI GRAS KINGS are back in town. Find out what makes them so successful and why the Mardi Gras Kings are jazz royalty. For one thing, they bring a unique and authentic blend of Cajun, zydeco, street parade music, and New Orleans funk to the DMV. It’s a great, high-energy mix for dancing the afternoon away!

Give them a big PRJC welcome. 
The Potomac River Jazz Club has been bringing traditional jazz of the 1920 -1930’s to the Washington DC area for the past 50+ years.Check us out on <a href="https://www.prjc.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">prjc.org</a>Here the band: 

 <a href="https://youtu.be/2k5MUdviyOg?list=RD2k5MUdviyOg&amp;t=1899" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://youtu.be/2k5MUdviyOg?list=RD2k5MUdviyOg&amp;t=1899</a>

<a href="https://youtu.be/UFd6P7IGOsw?list=RDUFd6P7IGOsw&amp;t=197" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/UFd6P7IGOsw?list=RDUFd6P7IGOsw&amp;t=197</a>
 Advance tickets: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1990229314455" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1990229314455</a>
Cash and PayPal QR code available @ the door. 
AARP members discount.

Local Event: The Mardi Gras Kings come to DC! sponsored by PRJC

The Mardi Gras Kings come to DC! sponsored by PRJC

THE MARDI GRAS KINGS are back in town. Find out what makes them so successful and why the Mardi Gras Kings are jazz royalty....

Theatre Arts Arena

In an age that's gone mad, Anything Goes!Performances:
Friday July 24@8pm
Saturday July 25 @ 8pm
Sunday July 26 @ 2pm
Friday July 31 @ 8pm
Saturday August 1 @ 8pm
Sunday August 2 @ 2pmNEW DINING INFO:Your Summer Dinner Theatre experience now features a curated pre-show reception in place of the traditional buffet.
Guests will enjoy a thoughtfully designed selection of hot and cold hors d’oeuvres, and dessert and coffee/tea service at intermission
This updated dining model offers a more contemporary, flexible, and engaging experience while allowing us to invest more directly in student programs and productions.
Music and Lyrics by Cole Porter,&nbsp;Original Book by P.G. Wodehouse &amp; Guy Bolton&nbsp;and Howard Lindsay &amp; Russel Crouse


New Book by Timothy Crouse &amp; John Weidman
Anything Goes (2022 Revision) is a vibrant, dance-heavy version of Cole Porter's classic musical about romance and mistaken identities aboard the S.S. American, following stowaway Billy Crocker's quest to win heiress Hope Harcourt from her stuffy fiancé, with help from singer Reno Sweeney and gangster "Moonface" Martin, all set to iconic songs like "You're the Top" and the title track, with the 2022 revision updating the book for modern audiences and boosting its dance numbers. 
This version of Anything Goes was adapted from the 1987 Broadway revival, originally produced by Lincoln Center Theater.
ANYTHING GOES is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Tams-Witmark LLC.<a href="https://www.concordtheatricals.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.concordtheatricals.com</a>
The 2022/2021 revival of Anything Goes is generally considered appropriate for ages 10+ and often rated PG, offering a fun, tap-heavy, and witty romantic comedy. While it contains mild adult humor, innuendo, and references to alcohol/smoking typical of the 1930s setting, it lacks heavy violence or explicit scenes

Local Event: Anything Goes! - MC Summer Musical

Anything Goes! - MC Summer Musical

In an age that's gone mad, Anything Goes!Performances:
Friday July 24@8pm
Saturday July 25 @ 8pm
Sunday July 26 @ 2pm
Friday...

🌱 Patch AM: How does Brookside Gardens stack up...

Coming up on the Wheaton Patch calendar: The Secret of Happiness When Things Are Falling Apart with Special Guest Elisabeth Carson

🌱 Patch AM: How does Brookside Gardens stack up against DC’s top kid-friendly gardens?

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Produce Recall Issued In Parasite Outbreak...

The Food and Drug Administration has connected cyclosporiasis to Taco Bell chains in some states as investigations continue.

Produce Recall Issued In Parasite Outbreak Hitting MD

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MCPS Eyes Possible Elementary, Middle School...

After a tough redistricting for Montgomery County high schools, the school board is turning its attention to a new boundary study.

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MoCo Man Found Guilty In 2023 Laurel Hotel...

A Montgomery County man was found guilty in a shooting and attempted robbery in Anne Arundel County that occurred in 2023 at a hotel.

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MD Man Found Guilty In 2023 Laurel Hotel Shooting, Attempted Robbery 

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Heavy Storms, Tornadoes Possible Saturday In MD...

The storms, which could bring hail and damaging winds, should help clear the Baltimore region of hazardous wildfire smoke. 

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