Community Corner
Get Out: Potomac Picks for Sept. 23 – 25
Patch has a few ideas for places to go and things to do in and around Potomac.
Our first fall weekend is upon us, and Patch knows that you are ready for relaxing, celebrating, exercising and watching your favorite football team win again! This weekend’s events include a camping experience and a rare chance to see the C&O Canal after dark. Have a fun weekend and enjoy the beautiful fall weather!
1. DON’T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO GO TO THE “PARK AFTER DARK” AND GIVE BACK TO THE C&O PARK THAT WE ALL LOVE AND ENJOY
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WHEN/WHERE: Saturday, Sept. 24, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Great Falls Tavern in Potomac.
WHY GO: This event will feature seasonal food, music, silent auctions for “experience packages” and a chance to support the C&O Canal National Historical Park.
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PRICING: Guests must register in advance at $150 per ticket ($115 tax deductible). Call 301-714-2233 or see www.parkafterdark.org for more information.
2. THE ENTIRE FAMILY WILL ENJOY “FAMILY FUN FEST” AT THE POTOMAC COMMUNITY CENTER
WHEN/WHERE: Friday, Sept. 23, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Potomac Community Center located at 11315 Falls Road, Potomac.
WHY GO: This event promises fun for the whole family: carnival games, prizes, laser tag, an obstacle course, pizza, hot dogs and shaved ice.
PRICING: Tickets cost $5 and include unlimited rides and games. Call 240-777-6957 for more information.
3. CONTINUE THE FUN AT THE POTOMAC COMMUNITY CENTER WITH FAMILY “BINGO” NIGHT
WHEN/WHERE: Friday, Sept. 23, from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Potomac Community Center located at 11315 Falls Road, Potomac.
WHY GO: The community center will host bingo for the entire family, with an open snack bar serving pizza, sodas and snacks.
PRICING: Cost is $5 per bingo booklet (up to 15 games). Call 240-777-6957 for information.
4. SIGN UP FOR A BOTANICAL ART AND ILLUSTRATION CLASS
WHEN/WHERE: Saturday, Sept. 24, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at McCrillis Gardens located at 6910 Greentree Road, Bethesda.
WHY GO: Learn to draw many different types of plants, flowers and more. This class is offered by Brookside Gardens School of Botanical Art and Illustration and was developed in collaboration with world-renowned botanical artist Margaret Saul.
PRICING: The class costs $217 per person. Registration is required and can be completed at ParkPASS. Sign up for class #10050. For more information, call 301-962-1470 or see www.brooksideartschool.org.
5. MEET ARTIST EMIL MARKULIS AND VIEW HIS SEASCAPE PAINTINGS
WHEN/WHERE: Saturday, Sept. 24, and Sunday, Sept. 25, from noon to 5 p.m. An artist’s reception will take place Saturday, Sept. 24, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Yellow Barn Art Gallery in Glen Echo.
WHY GO: Meet the artist and discuss his acrylic seascape paintings in his show called “Reflections.”
PRICING: Free. Call 301-371-5593 for information
6. TAKE YOUR KIDS TO “BYE BYE BATS” TO LEARN ABOUT MARYLAND’S NATIVE BATS.
WHEN/WHERE: Friday, Sept. 23, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Locust Grove Nature Center, 7777 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda.
WHY GO: Children will learn all about the habits of native bats and how they fatten up for the winter in Locust Grove’s meadow.
PRICING: Tickets are $3 for children 5 and older. Call 301-765-8660 or go to http://www.montgomeryparks.org/nature_centers/locust to register.
7. ENJOY THE FESTIVITIES AT THE SAINTS PETER AND PAUL ANTIOCHIAN ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN CHURCH MIDDLE EASTERN BAZAAR AND FOOD FESTIVAL
WHEN/WHERE: Sept. 23 - 25. Friday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. at the church located at 10620 River Road, Potomac.
WHY GO: Show up to enjoy Middle Eastern delicacies, crafts, white elephant sale, raffles and children’s activities
PRICING: Free. Call 301-765-9188 or visit www.peterpaul.net for more information.
8. RAISE MONEY FOR FAMILIES OF FALLEN SOLDIERS AT BUBBA’S BELLY RUN
WHEN/WHERE: Sunday, Sept. 25, at Bullis School, 10601 Falls Road in Potomac. The 5K Race and 1 Mile Family Fun Run begin at 9 a.m.
WHY GO: To honor Potomac native Brian Bunting and our brave military service members lost in war.
PRICING: Adults - $30, military - $20 and children - $15. Register at www.bubbasbellyrun.com or email info@bubbasbellyrun.com for more information.
9. CAMP WITH YOUR KIDS UNDER THE STARS ON MINNIE’S ISLAND
WHEN/WHERE: Saturday, Sept. 24, from 4 p.m. to Sunday at 10 a.m. Meet other campers at the River Center at Lock 8, 7906 Riverside Drive, Cabin John.
WHY GO: This is an adventure not to be missed. The Conservancy will shuttle campers by canoe. Cook out your dinner on grills. S’mores and a light breakfast will be provided.
PRICING: Adults - $20 and children - $10. Bring your own camping gear. RSVP to Deanna Tricarico at tricarico@potomac.org or call 301-608-1188, ext. 204, for more information.
