Local office collecting used solar eclipse glasses for donations
A Silver Spring dentist is collecting used solar eclipse glasses to donate to a program from Astronomers Without Borders.
A Wider Circle seeking Neighbor-To-Neighbor Program Associates
Silver Spring-based nonprofit A Wider Circle is seeking associates for its Neighbor-To-Neighbor program. Associates are needed to do the “heavy lifting” in their movement to end poverty.
Highwood Theatre invites auditions for new year-long program
The Highwood Theatre has issued an invitation for students to audition for a new, year-long program in theater production.
ArtStream moving office from Silver Spring to Chevy Chase
ArtStream, Inc., a Silver Spring-based, performance-focused organization, is moving its administrative office from 620 Pershing Dr. to Chevy Chase.
Local union offers culinary training in former Progress Place
Local 23 of the international labor union UNITE HERE is opening a culinary training kitchen for members at 3210 Colonial Lane, the former location of Progress Place.
Takoma Park business group wins grant for public art project
The Old Takoma Business Association/Main Street Takoma has won a $15,000 grant from the state and will commission a set of five “Art Seats” that will be placed at the Takoma Park Gazebo.
New Nonprofit Silver Spring Cares Officially Launched
Silver Spring Cares, a new local nonprofit organization, officially launched yesterday with a party at Kaldi’s Social House.
Upcoming Events April 26-May 2
Illustration from FiveStone Church Thursday, April 27 Guitar Center Grand Opening, Ellsworth Place, 8661 Colesville Rd., 10 a.m. Friday, April 28 “Money Smart Week: Investment Products and Risks,” Silver Spring Library, 900 Wayne Ave., noon-1:30 p.m. “Money Smart Week: Identity Theft, Protect Yourself,” Long Branch Library, 8800 Garland Ave., noon-1:30 p.m. International Poetry Night, 1 Veterans’ Plaza, 7 p.m. Saturday, … Read More
Upcoming Events March 8-16
Illustration from FiveStone Church Wednesday, March 8 Black Feminism, Intersectionality and Building Democratic Communities, Cultural Arts Center, 7995 Georgia Ave., 6:30 p.m. LGBTQ Community Meeting with County Police, Silver Spring Civic Building, 1 Veterans’ Place, 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, March 9 4 + 1 Exhibition Opening and Reception, 7500 Maple Ave. Takoma Park, 7-8:30 p.m. Takoma Junction Community Consultation, 7500 Maple … Read More