Photo from first MoCoComCon by Mike Diegel Montgomery County’s second comic convention, MoCoComCon, will be held from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, January 27 in the Silver Spring Library, 900 Wayne Ave. The free event includes a cosplay contest for ages 0-12, 13-17 and 18 and over; contest preregistration will begin at 11 a.m. and be limited to 20 participants in … Read More
Illustration from FiveStone Church Thursday, January 4 Coffee Brewing 101, Kefa Café, Silver Spring Library, 900 Wayne Ave., 1st Floor (Fenton Street Entrance), 12:30-1 p.m. Saturday, January 6 Montgomery Blair High School Carnival of the Animals music festival, 51 University Blvd. E., $5 presale, $7.50 at door, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. “As You Wish” screening of “The Princess Bride,” Silver Spring … Read More
Christmas parties for local Long Branch children has become an annual tradition at Rainbow Laundry in Silver Spring, whose owner, Nok Kim, has become a favorite with neighborhood children and parents alike.
At the Source of the Spring, we like to think of this time of year as “Sourcemas.” That’s when we kick back a little to stop and spend some time appreciating all the little things (and some not so little) that make this area a great place to live and work. Here are a few of them (in no particular order).
Illustration from FiveStone Church Thursday, December 21 Source co-founder Mike Diegel’s birthday Washington Revels-Carpe Diem December Community Sing, 531 Dale Dr., 6:30-9 p.m. Winter Solstice Celebration, Takoma Park Library, 101 Philadelphia Ave., 6:30 p.m. Friday, December 22 Holiday Party with DJ Tyzer, Margaret Schweinhaut Senior Center, 1000 Forest Glen Rd., noon-2 p.m. Saturday, December 23 Massage Envy Wellness Weekend Reception, … Read More
Business growth and visitor spending at events in Silver Spring Arts & Entertainment District had a tax impact of more than $10 million in fiscal 2016, according to a report commissioned by the Maryland State Arts Council.
Santa and Mrs. Claus stopped their Harley-Davidsons in Silver Spring yesterday during the Montgomery County Police Department’s annual Santa Ride to benefit The Children’s Inn at NIH.
Illustration from FiveStone Church Wednesday, December 13 Silver Spring Arts & Entertainment Advisory Committee meeting, Silver Spring Civic Building, 4-5:30 p.m. Friends of the Silver Spring Library All-Friends Meeting, Silver Spring Library, 900 Wayne Ave., 7 p.m. What Is Going On (in the real estate development world) in Silver Spring?, Silver Spring Civic Building, 7 p.m. Thursday, December 14 Silver Spring … Read More
The chilly weather didn’t deter the shoppers roaming Ellsworth Drive looking for crafts and other holiday gifts at the Fenton Street Market Holidaze event. Here are some photos of the people and the products (all photos by Mike Diegel).