“Children of Jade” by Morgan Cole Wins Readers’ Favorite Silver Medal
Silver Spring author Morgan Cole has been recognized in the Readers’ Favorite International Book Award Contest for the book “Children of Jade”.
Upcoming Events, March 1-8
Friday, March 1 Bud Skelton Band & Jam, Cissel-Saxon American Legion Post 41, 905 Sligo Ave., 7 p.m.-midnight. Improv Comedy Night, The Highwood Theatre, 914 Silver Spring Ave., $11, 8-9:30 p.m. Saturday, March 2 Montgomery County Master Gardeners, Silver Spring Library, 900 Wayne Ave., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. B&O Railroad Station Open House, 8100 Georgia Ave., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Kids Sing … Read More
Upcoming Events, Dec. 12-19
Wednesday, Dec. 12 Takoma Park Police Winter Coat Drive underway, drop-off at 7500 Maple Ave., ends 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14. The History of Alcohol Policy in Montgomery County and Maryland, Astro Lab Brewing, 8216 Georgia Ave., 6-8 p.m. Around the World Holiday Bazaar, Silver Spring Civic Building, 6-10 p.m. Alice Stephens, discussion and signing of “Famous Adopted People,” Loyalty … Read More
Local Author Writes Book on Changing Government Budgets
A local author and municipal budgeting expert has written a book about the principles and practices that can change how governments create and manage budgets.
Local Author Tells Story of African-Americans and John Brown’s Raid
A Woodside Forest resident has told a little-known story of five African-American men who fought alongside John Brown in the raid on Harpers Ferry.
Library Summer Read and Learn program starts tomorrow
The Montgomery County Public Libraries Summer Read and Learn program for children and teenagers begins tomorrow and runs through Sept. 10.
Reduce Any Library Fines Today
Today is the last day borrowers can reduce any Montgomery County library fines they may have during Food for Fines 2016.
Book Talks at Busboys and Poets@Takoma
Busboys and Poets@Takoma wears many hats—restaurant/café/bar/event space/bookstore/spoken word/performance venue.