Chess Center Moving Headquarters to Silver Spring
The U.S. Chess Center is moving to new headquarters at 8560 Second Ave. in Silver Spring and is celebrating its grand opening with three free events tomorrow (Sept. 8).
County Will Again Offer Grants for Neighborhood Events
Block parties are just one type of neighborhood activity that could be funded with assistance from the grant program. Image from Pixabay Montgomery County will again offer matching grants of up to $1,000 to help fund neighborhood events, according to an announcement from Silver Spring Regional Services Center Director Reemberto Rodriguez. Neighborhood organizations, block groups, tenant groups, civic groups and … Read More
Upcoming Events, June 13-21
Illustration from FiveStone Church Wednesday, June 13 Talk and Potluck Picnic, Koiner Farm, 737 Easley St., 2-4 p.m. A Celebration of Coral Reefs–International Year of the Reef 2018 Science Café, Bump n’ Grind, 1200 East West Highway, 5-7 p.m. Summer Drum Circles, Gazebo, 7035 Carroll Ave., donations requested, 7-9 p.m. Thursday, June 14 Silver Spring Transportation Management District Advisory Committee … Read More
Upcoming Events, May 9-17
Illustration from FiveStone Church Wednesday, May 9 May Sparkle! What We Need to Know About Social Media in 2018, Silver Spring Civic Building, 2-3:30 p.m. Summer Drum Circle, Gazebo, 7035 Carroll Ave., Donation requested, 7-9 p.m. Thursday, May 10 Silver Spring Transportation Management District Advisory Committee meeting, Discovery Communications, 8-10 a.m., RSVP Virtual Town Hall with County Executive Ike Leggett, … Read More
Upcoming Events, April 18-25
Illustration from FiveStone Church Wednesday, April 18 Community Bridges fundraiser, El Golfo Restaurant, 8739 Flower Ave., 5-9 p.m. Community meeting: Silver Spring Intermediate Neighborhood Park, 8787 Georgia Ave., 7-9 p.m. Thursday, April 19 Mornings at the Museum, National Museum of Health and Medicine, 2500 Linden Lane, 9-10 a.m. Silver Spring Urban District Advisory Committee meeting, Silver Spring Fire Station, 8110 … Read More
Upcoming Events, April 11-19
Illustration from FiveStone Church Wednesday, April 11 Earth Month SPARKLE program, Silver Spring Civic Building, 2-3:30 p.m., RSVP Thursday, April 12 Silver Spring Transportation Management District Advisory Committee meeting, Discovery Communications Building, 8 a.m. Virtual town hall with County Executive Ike Leggett, 1-2 p.m. Cruisin’ With SEEC Gala: Creating a Sea of Change, The Fillmore Silver Spring, 8656 Colesville Rd., … Read More
Upcoming Events, April 4-12
Illustration from FiveStone Church Wednesday, April 4 2018 Montgomery County Energy Summit, Silver Spring Civic Building, $35-$65, 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Silver Spring Blues Festival benefit jam, El Golfo Restaurant, 8739 Flower Ave., 6-9 p.m. Bus Rapid Transit U.S. 29 Open House, White Oak Community Center Social Hall, 1700 April Lane, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Takoma Junction site plan public presentation to city … Read More
Democratic Executive Candidates Address Forum Questions
The six Democratic candidates for Montgomery County executive had a chance to address what is likely to be uppermost in voters’ minds at the June primary: How are you different from the other candidates?
County dedicates Silver Spring hall to honor Buffalo Soldiers
County Executive Ike Leggett speaks in front of the Buffalo Soldiers flag. Photo by Mike Diegel. A number of county officials, led by County Executive Ike Leggett (D) and Council President Hans Riemer (D-At Large), last night dedicated The Buffalo Soldiers Great Hall in the Silver Spring Civic Building. The hall recognizes the Buffalo Soldiers, a segregated unit of African-Americans … Read More