The 8-week meditation class series at Gaithersburg Library continues on October 5 (Monday evening) when we will be exploring Feel Good. Drop-ins welcome!
Feeling restless, scattered, and stressed? Want to explore ways to have greater ease and focus? Join us for meditation. The Unified Mindfulness (UM) system offers tailor-made meditation techniques for practice in the midst of daily life to build Concentration, Clarity, and Equanimity (i.e., mindfulness).
This class comprises an introduction to a specific UM technique, guided meditations, and Q&amp;As. The class is well-suited for both beginners and experienced practitioners of meditation. Registration (at Gaithersburg Library; <a href="https://mcpl.libnet.info/events?n=30&amp;a=Adult&amp;d=2026-09-01&amp;l=Gaithersburg+Library&amp;term=mindful&amp;r=range&amp;start=2026-09-14&amp;end=2026-11-09" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://mcpl.libnet.info/events?n=30&amp;a=Adult&amp;d=2026-09-01&amp;l=Gaithersburg+Library&amp;term=mindful&amp;r=range&amp;start=2026-09-14&amp;end=2026-11-09</a>) is encouraged but not required.
The instructor, Martin Spiering, PhD, is a UM-certified Level 2 Coach. UM is a secular mindfulness system developed by meditation teacher and research scientist Shinzen Young and is taught at many institutions. Learn more at Unified Mindfulness (<a href="https://go.unifiedmindfulness.com/core_main_lander" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://go.unifiedmindfulness.com/core_main_lander</a>).

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Shop •&nbsp;Mingle •&nbsp;Eat with Vendor Members Group at the Markets of CRAFTS GALORE! featuring juried art, &nbsp;craft vendors, and tasty food. This community event in our NEW Lutherville venue of Baltimore County offers free public admission, rain or shine, affordable gifts for all ages, and even tour bus parking for larger groups. Start the holidays off early by enjoying checking off your list in advance of the shopping rush.

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Erin Ash Sullivan - Benefit Concert for Women's Education! Experience an intimate performance with a songwriter of the highest order. Hear a sample and reserve your seat at:&nbsp;<a href="https://erinashsullivan.com/Gaithersburg/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">P.E.O. Benefit Concert with Erin Ash Sullivan – Gaithersburg – Erin Ash Sullivan</a>&nbsp;(www.ErinAshSullivan.com/Gaithersburg)

This event features a $20 suggested donation with proceeds benefiting P.E.O. International, which supports the education and advancement of women through grants, scholarships, awards, and loans.&nbsp; PEOInternational.org

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Monday, October 5, 2026 
St. Raphael School Open House: 9:00–10:00 a.m. 
St. Raphael Nursery School Open House: 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Discover all that St. Raphael School and Nursery School have to offer! Families are warmly invited to join us for our Double Open House on Monday, October 5.
Begin the morning from 9:00–10:00 a.m. with our K–8 School Open House, followed by the Nursery School Open House from 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Come tour our classrooms, meet our dedicated teachers and staff, and learn more about the welcoming, faith-filled community and engaging academic programs that make St. Raphael such a special place to learn and grow. We look forward to introducing your family to our programs for children from Nursery School through Grade 8.
Childcare will be available.
Families are encouraged to <a href="https://www.straphaelschoolmd.org/open-house-event-registration" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">pre-register</a> for the Open House through our school website, although walk-ins are always welcome.
Please Note: Registration for the 2027–28 school year at St. Raphael School and Nursery School opens at noon on October 5, 2026, following our Double Open House.<a href="https://www.straphaelschoolmd.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">St. Raphael School </a>(K-8) | <a href="https://www.straphaelschoolmd.org/preschool#SRNAHomePage" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">St. Raphael Nursery School </a>(Ages 3 - 5)

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Rock the pink and party with a purpose to fundraise for breast cancer at the Party in Pink Networking-4-A-Cause happy hour benefitting Olney-based nonprofit For 3 Sisters, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 4-7 p.m. at 61 Vineyard in Damascus.&nbsp;Presented by the Gaithersburg Germantown Upcounty&nbsp;Chamber &amp;&nbsp;Community Foundation, your ticket includes a wine flight featuring 61 Vineyard's Rose, appetizers, and a chance to win raffle prizes. Also, the best pink outfit wins a prize too!&nbsp; Attendees will have the unique opportunity to meet The Pink Firefighter and "Vicky" the Pink Fire Engine.So bring your business cards and be ready to party with a purpose to support local breast cancer patients and survivors. Please note, you do not need to be a Chamber member to attend. This networking event is open to everyone, but please register in advance via the link.

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