Community Corner
Grab and Go Kids Planner
Spring is here! Celebrate with a nature hike, a vibrant folk dance, a fun family service or a PJ party.
• SPRING IS HERE! GET YOUR FAMILY MOVING
Where/When: The Billy Goat Trail is a 4.7-mile hiking trail that follows a path between the C&O Canal and the Potomac River within the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park near Great Falls. Access from Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center area or the parking area near Old Anglers Inn.
Why Go: March 20th is the first day of spring. Get the family out to enjoy early blooms along this pleasant trail. Enjoy it or any one of the area’s wonderful parks and trails.
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Pricing: free
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• GAN SHABBAT – FUN FAMILY SERVICE
Where/When: , 11510 Falls Rd., Potomac. March 19, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Why Go: Purim is almost here! Enjoy a service for families.
Pricing: free
Where/When: , 10101 Glenolden Dr., Potomac. March 19 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Why Go: Soul in Motion Ensemble presents dance, folklore and songs inspired by the West African culture of Guinea.
Pricing: free
Where/When: Chick-fil-a in Montgomery Mall Food Court, 7101 Democracy Blvd., Bethesda. March 19, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Why Go: Bring the family for an evening of designing pillowcases, decorating cookies and bedtime stories. Special pricing on kids meals.
Pricing: free, but space is limited. RSVP at web address above
• LECTURE: Cell Phones: Are They Safe for Kids?
Where/When: Pyle Middle School Cafeteria, 6311 Wilson Ln., Bethesda. March 17th, 7 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Why Go: Hear Dr. Devra Davis, Ph.D. M.P.H, who recently testified before a U.S. Senate committee panel about the dangers of cell phone use, talk about her new book, DISCONNECT: The TRUTH about Cell Phone RADIATION, What the INDUSTRY has Done to Hide It, and How to PROTECT Your Family. Her talk will include steps you can take today to reduce exposure to children, who face more risks because of growing brains, thinner skulls and longer exposure.
Pricing: Free
• CELEBRATE THE END OF MSA TESTING
Where/When: Safeway Bakery, 10104 River Rd., Potomac
Why Go: Elementary school children in third through fifth grades have valiantly struggled through Maryland State Assessments. Reward their hard work with sweet treats for the whole family.
Pricing: $1 and up
