This rich and inviting interactive exhibit, created by the Franklin Institute, is inspired by the Harvard classic A Forest Journey: The Role of Wood in the Development of Civilization by science writer John Perlin. It sheds new light on the history of the use of wood throughout the world, on forest products (from paper to lifesaving pharmaceuticals) and on the relationship between forests and the benefits of trees. This event will be held at Brookside Nature Center.

Registration is currently open for fall art classes at CREATE Arts Center in downtown Silver Spring. We offer after school and weekend classes for children ages 4 to 16. Join us for old favorites, including Family Pottery, Storytelling Through Cartooning, and Adventures in Art; and check out our brand new classes, including Printmaking, Three-Dimensional Forms, and Beyond the Basics. Classes begin September 18th. Visit our website to view full class descriptions and dates.

Silver Spring loves to laugh! Join us at the Highwood Theatre in downtown Silver Spring every Friday night at 8 p.m. for a night of spontaneous comedy seen for the very first and very last time!

Join us as we explore the magical, diverse world of children’s literature. We’ll journey through books old and new, from different countries and unique cultures — all delightful for kids of any age (but aimed at the 3-7 year-old set). Enjoy stories such as "The Mitten" adapted by Jan Brett from Ukraine, "Crucita and Her Piggy Bank" by Aurora R. G. de Braniff from Mexico, "Cat in Search of a Friend" by Meshack Asare from Ghana, and stories from Québec,…

In World War I, 104 African American doctors joined the U.S. Army to care for the 40,000 men of the 92nd and 93rd Divisions, the Army's only black combat units. Join authors W. Douglas Fisher and Joann H. Buckley as they introduce several of these individuals and discuss their early years, education and war experiences, as well as their careers in the black communities of early 20th century America.

East Silver Spring Elementary School PTA is holding it's first Eat's Out Event on Sept 27 at Pete's Apizza. The event lasts from 11:00 AM - 9:30 PM but is Dine in Only. For anyone who brings in the flyer or just mentions they are there for the ESS Fundraiser, 25% of the money from those sales will go back to the school. The money helps support kids who cannot afford funding for field trip, scholarships for after school activities,…

Silver Spring loves to laugh! Join us at the Highwood Theatre in downtown Silver Spring every Friday at 8 p.m. for a night of spontaneous comedy seen for the very first and very last time, featuring a new lineup of professional improv performers every week!