Bruce Cohen

Montgomery County

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Silver Spring

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College Park

Hyattsville

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Georgetown

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Michael O'Connell

McLean

Virginia

ONLINE FOOD DRIVE 

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Can we count on your help?&nbsp;
Bethesda Help Back-to-School Food DriveEnds September 30, 2026
Since 1968, Bethesda Help (<a href="https://www.bethesdahelp.org/)" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">bethesdahelp.org/)</a> has been there to provide food assistance to our neighbors in need in Bethesda and the surrounding areas.Now, for the 58th time, we are here to help as Montgomery County children return to school.&nbsp; As always, the kids are excited at the&nbsp;start of a new school year, but&nbsp;many parents are worrying that they may not be able to provide the nutritious food their&nbsp;children need to develop strong bodies and minds...and they have reason to be concerned.
Social safety net services have been cut for 4,900 of our&nbsp;county neighbors, including their Supplemental Nutrition&nbsp;Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. These families are&nbsp;turning to food pantries like ours for help. The increase in&nbsp;food requests, along with the rising cost of the basic food we purchase for our pantry and a decrease in food donations,&nbsp;means our stock of food is low.
As you can see, your support of Bethesda Help is critical at this time. We stand&nbsp;ready and able to deliver food, but we need your help to keep the Bethesda Help&nbsp;pantry stocked.
How can you help? ⸙ Feed Our Families: Make a financial donation <a href="https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/MD/Bethesda/BacktoSchoolVirtualFoo" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">runsignup.com/Race/Donate/MD/Bethesda/BacktoSchoolVirtualFoo</a> dDrive⸙ Stock Our Pantry: Buy essential pantry items through our Amazon Wish List: <a href="https://www.bethesdahelp.org/support-the-" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">bethesdahelp.org/support-the-</a> mission/amazon-wishlist⸙ Hold a Food Drive: Hold a food drive in your neighborhood or through your&nbsp;social groups: <a href="https://www.bethesdahelp.org/support-the-mission/sponsor-a-food-" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">bethesdahelp.org/support-the-mission/sponsor-a-food-</a>driveThanks a million for your support of Bethesda Help as we work to help alleviate&nbsp;hunger for families and kids. We are grateful! Interested&nbsp;in volunteering? We Need You! See: <a href="https://www.bethesdahelp.org/support-the-" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">bethesdahelp.org/support-the-</a>mission/volunteer<figure><img src="https://cdn20.patchcdn.com/users/24678555/20260909/044142/image___09164141079.jpg" id="image.png" data-image="image.png"></figure>

Local Event: BETHESDA HELP Back-to-School Food Drive: Ends September 30

BETHESDA HELP Back-to-School Food Drive: Ends...


Can we count on your help? 
Bethesda Help Back-to-School Food DriveEnds September 30, 2026
Since 1968, Bethesda Help...

BETHESDA HELP Back-to-School Food Drive: Ends September 30

Rosensteel Hall

PRJC’s fall grand re-opener: Dan Levinson's Palomar Jazz Band, bringing here the cream of New York City's hot jazz scene. Featuring the captivating vocals of Molly Ryan, this powerhouse ensemble seamlessly blends the raucous, freewheeling energy of the Jazz Age with the hypnotic, alluring beat of the Swing Era for a truly magical musical chemistry.

Give them a big PRJC welcome. AARP Discount.
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.&nbsp;Check us out on <a href="https://www.prjc.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.prjc.org</a>
Listen to Palomar JB:&nbsp; &nbsp;:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3Bpg2cENOY" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3Bpg2cENOY</a>
<a href="https://youtu.be/u6A8ccUk_Ho?t=1959" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://youtu.be/u6A8ccUk_Ho?t=1959</a>Advance tickets:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1992798394643" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1992798394643</a>
Cash and PayPal QR code available @ the door.

Local Event: NYC's Dan Levinson's Palomar Jazz Band sponsored by PRJC

NYC's Dan Levinson's Palomar Jazz Band...

PRJC’s fall grand re-opener:  Dan Levinson's Palomar Jazz Band, bringing here the cream of New York City's hot jazz scene....

NYC's Dan Levinson's Palomar Jazz Band sponsored by PRJC

Virtual

An overview of essential insurance strategies to help protect income, assets, and long-term financial plans.&nbsp;
Where: Virtual<a href="https://www.thegrovemd.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a>
When: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Presented by: Pat O'Doherty from Raymond James
(30-40 minute presentation segment)

Local Event: Protecting Your Wealth: Insurance Solutions for Business Owners 

Protecting Your Wealth: Insurance Solutions for...

An overview of essential insurance strategies to help protect income, assets, and long-term financial plans. 
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Protecting Your Wealth: Insurance Solutions for Business Owners 

Alpha Ridge Park

The Mid-Atlantic Walk &amp; Roll to Cure FSHD is an annual community fundraiser benefiting the FSHD Society. Bringing together participants of all ages and abilities from across the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia region, the event raises critical funds for research, patient support, advocacy, and awareness to help find treatments and a cure for FSHD.

Local Event: MidAtlantic Walk & Roll To Cure FSHD

MidAtlantic Walk & Roll To Cure FSHD

The Mid-Atlantic Walk & Roll to Cure FSHD is an annual community fundraiser benefiting the FSHD Society. Bringing together...

Cyd Rowley Jewelry & Studio

Learn how to use gold leaf to transform your jewelry or decorative items in this comprehensive hands-on workshop. We will cover everything from materials and application methods to finishing and recommended suppliers.&nbsp; Sign up on line to master creative ways to enrich and refine your pieces with gold leaf.

Local Event: Gold Leaf Techniques: A One-Day Workshop

Gold Leaf Techniques: A One-Day Workshop

Learn how to use gold leaf to transform your jewelry or decorative items in this comprehensive hands-on workshop. We will cover...

The Nathaniel H. Pickett II Foundation will host Jog N Jam for Mental Health on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at the Chesapeake &amp; Ohio Canal National Historical Park – Carderock Recreation Area Pavilion in Potomac, Maryland (GPS: 38.9725215, -77.2001899). The free community wellness event will promote mental health awareness, healthy lifestyles, and access to mental wellness information and resources.
Registration and check-in begin at 8:00 a.m., followed by a guided yoga stretch and a 9:00 a.m. run start. Participants may walk or jog 10K, 5K, or 2.5K routes, making the event welcoming to a wide range of ages and fitness levels. Under the theme “Bigger. Better. Free!”, this year’s Jog N Jam will combine movement, music, and community engagement through live music, freestyle dancing, instructor-led line dancing, and family-friendly activities. More than a fitness event, Jog N Jam is designed to encourage open conversations about mental health while highlighting the connection between physical activity, social connection, and emotional well-being. The event also advances the Foundation’s ongoing “Growing Minds” initiative, which empowers individuals and communities through education, awareness, and engagement.
Community members must register in advance through Eventbrite and are encouraged to invite family, friends, and colleagues to participate.

Local Event: The Jog and Jam for Mental Health

The Jog and Jam for Mental Health

The Nathaniel H. Pickett II Foundation will host Jog N Jam for Mental Health on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at the Chesapeake &...

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