Fabulous Florals: Painting Flowers in Acrylics

Posted by andy | May 16, 2019 | 0 |

Join award winning painter Tara Holl to learn the art of painting flowers with acrylic paint!...

Shepherd’s Table Appoints Manuel Hidalgo as New Executive Director

Posted by Mike Diegel | Jun 19, 2019 | Job News, Nonprofits, People | 2 |

Shepherd’s Table has appointed Manuel Hidalgo, an experienced executive in programs supporting socially and economically disadvantaged communities, as its new executive director, the organization announced. The core mission to combat hunger will remain, but Hidalgo also wants to look at options to ameliorate poverty.

District Taco’s Blair Park Grand Opening Set for July 1

Posted by Mike Diegel | Jun 12, 2019 | Business, Openings / Closings | 0 |

The grand opening of District Taco in the Blair Park Shopping Center on East-West Highway will be held at noon Monday, July 1. A portion of the day’s profits will go to Level the Playing Field, a Silver Spring-based nonprofit that provides sports equipment to underprivileged youth in the area. The first 100 customers in line will receive a goodie bag and a free meal.

The Art of Handmade Books Workshop

Posted by andy | May 16, 2019 | 0 |

Make your own one-of-a-kind book in this two-night workshop incorporating painting, drawing, mixed...

Story Cloths: Textile Arts Workshop

Posted by andy | May 16, 2019 | 0 |

Everyone has a story to tell. If you think about it, what would your story be? Did you have a...

Upcoming Events, June 7-14

Posted by Mike Diegel | Jun 6, 2019 | Upcoming Events | 0 |

This week’s events feature several community meetings on school construction, the Purple Line and other topics, an online discussion with the county executive, film screenings, live music in several local venues and a Silver Spring-Takoma Thunderbolts baseball game, among others.

Timebank Holds Crafts, Sewing Swap; CREATE Arts Also Benefits

Posted by Mike Diegel | Jun 4, 2019 | Nonprofits, Other, People | 1 |

The Silver Spring Civic Building was buzzing with activity this past Sunday. On the second level, the faces of the Silver Spring Time Bank volunteers greeted visitors. What wasn’t picked up in the exchange was donated to CREATE Arts Center.