Legally Blonde, Harvey, Christmas Bazaar and More in Montgomery County this Weekend

Looking for something exciting to do this weekend? Check out some of the fun things going on around town.

  Each week, Patch puts together a list of local activities and events going on in your area this weekend.  Check back weekly and tell us in the comments if you know of any additional activities coming up.   Legally Blonde   Paint Branch Perspectives Present: Harvey   Rockville Town Square Ice Rink Grand Opening (RESCHEDULED from last week)   Family Geocaching Adventures Register at www.ParkPASS.org.   Germantown Annual Christmas Bazaar   Cat Adoption Open House   WinterGlow 2012 Art Show & Sale   Mad Hat Dance Party at Dance Bethesda

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Potomac Church Treats Community to Weekend of Middle Eastern Flair

Members of Saints Peter and Paul Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church hosted a three-day celebration of food and Middle Eastern culture.

For the past three years Katie Kirkpatrick has looked forward to the Saints Peter and Paul Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church bazaar every September. Along with several friends, Kirkpatrick attended the Middle Eastern bazaar to enjoy her weekend with a festive flair. “The food is great, prices are reasonable, and it is a blast seeing all the Middle Eastern products for sale,” she said. “I am a big fan of the deserts—all of them—but I really am partial to the baklava and bird's nests.” This year Kirkpatrick was amused to see that younger members of the church were heavily promoting the ice cream sundaes topped with crushed up baklava. On the weekend of Sept. 23-25, the church celebrated its 28th year hosting the bazaar. Preparations began…

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Church Members Make Middle Eastern Sweets for Annual Bazaar

Members of Saints Peter and Paul Orthodox Church prepare baklava and maamoul, two of more than 14 desserts offered at the fall bazaar.

For many members of the Saints Peter and Paul Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church midsummer means gearing up for the annual fall bazaar. Twenty volunteers gather during the months leading up to the bazaar to make the food that will be sold to the more than 4,000 people expected to attend. "It takes a village to prepare for the bazaar," said Madelyn Nader, who is co-chair of food along with Mary Sahouri. "Today, we are making two of the 14 traditional Middle Eastern desserts. We have already prepared spinach pies and kafta, a burger-like dish," Nader said. Sahouri's mother travels all the way from Houston to help make the deserts. Originally from Palestine, Nijmeh J. Zayed  has been helping out for years. According to her daughter, she is …

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Saints Peter and Paul Orthodox Church Bazaar Takes Months of Prep

The planning committees began working in January for the September event.

Saints Peter and Paul Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church will hold it's annual popular Saints Peter and Paul Annual Bazaar from Sept. 23-25. But behind the scenes, months of preparation are needed to bring the event together.  Last year the bazaar served over 3,000 meals. The food includes traditional foods from Eastern Europe and the Middle East including grape leaves and spinach pies. Food Chair Madelyn Nader enlists an army of volunteers to begin cooking in July to prepare for the event.  

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What's Up This Weekend?

This Weekend: Bingo, Yard Sale and Family Fun

See what's going on Sept. 24, 25 and 26.

This weekend, Potomac will have something for just about everyone, so grab your running shoes, your Bingo card, your wallet and your appetite! Friday through Sunday, St. Peter and Paul Antiochian Orthodox Church will host its annual Fall Bazaar and there is no better place to indulge in delicious Middle-Eastern treats. There will be live music, arts and crafts tables, raffles a kid's activity center and tons of food to enjoy. The event, which will take place at the church on River Road, has free admission and free parking. Does anyone have B-7? You could be a winner at Family Bingo Night at the Potomac Community Center on Friday from 7:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. It is $5 per Bingo booklet and prizes will include Club Friday membership.  All …