Upcoming Events
Wheaton & Kensington
Chamber of Commerce
301-949-0080
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Angels for Children 2022 Toy Drive
Last day to drop off toys is Dec 21
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Angels for Children 2022 Toy Drive – 24th Anniversary
This Toy Drive has provided toys for the less fortunate children in the Wheaton area for the past 23 years.
Donations of toys are delivered to local children for Christmas by Santa and his helpers.
- Without community support, this tremendous project would not be possible.
We ask for donations of unwrapped toys, sports items, craft kits, books, gift cards, and money to purchase more items. The last day to drop off toys is Wednesday, Dec 21
Drop-off boxes for your donated gifts are at these locations:
ACORN Self Storage, 11015 West Ave, Kensington, MD 20895
Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center, 1151 Veirs Mill Rd, Wheaton, MD 20902
Elbe’s Beer & Wine, 2522 University Blvd West, Wheaton, MD 20902
IHOP Wheaton, 2526 University Blvd West, Wheaton, MD 20902
Kensington Volunteer Fire Dept, 10620 Connecticut Ave, Kensington, MD 20895
MHP's Office, 12200 Tech Road #250, Silver Spring, MD 20904
Northwood Presbyterian Child Care Center, 1200 University Blvd West, Silver Spring, MD 20902
Ooh La La Bakery, 2600 University Blvd West, Wheaton, MD 20902
Strosnider’s (ACE) Hardware, 10504 Connecticut Ave, Kensington, MD 20895
Wheaton Studio of Dance, 11216 Triangle Lane, Wheaton, MD 20902
Wheaton Volunteer Rescue Squad, 2400 Arcola Avenue, Wheaton, MD 20902
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Friday, December 16, from 7:30 - 8:30 pm
Log on at 7:15 pm for pre-show fun!
- Matiyas is a graphic/visual designer, artist, and writer. Born and raised in the festive Caribbean twin-island Republic of Trinidad & Tobago, Jerome has been residing in the DMV since 1998.
- With a jazzy, soulful, and seductive sound, this Norwich, England-born, US-raised singer presents a new recipe for soulful sounds!
- The Artist Vibe is a monthly online show with a live audience. Each show features one local performing artist and one local visual artist/artisan.
The Artist Vibe is supported in part by funding from: The Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County, The Montgomery County Government, and Contributions from members of the community.
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Holiday ‘Boosterama’
Free Flu and COVID Booster Shots
As the holiday season coincides with a rise in respiratory virus cases, Montgomery County, in partnership with Por Nuestra Salud y Bienestar and Westfield Wheaton, will provide free COVID bivalent boosters and flu shots during the second holiday “Boosterama” vaccine event.
Saturday, December 17, from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Boosterama will be held outside of Carter’s on the second floor.
- No appointment is needed.
COVID booster shots will be available to anyone age 5 and older who had their last dose at least two months ago.
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Individuals who receive their COVID booster or a flu shot at the event will be eligible to win one of eight gift cards that can be used throughout Westfield Wheaton’s wide variety of retailers.
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Wheaton Holiday Market
Support Local Economy & Gift Local Goods
Saturday, December 17
from 12:00 to 5:00 pm
Food / Artisan Gifts
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County Resources
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2424 Reedie Drive
Wheaton, MD 20902
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Wheaton Arts Parade Gallery's 3rd Annual Holiday Exhibit
on display until January 15
Hours:
Thurs - Fri: 1 - 7pm
Sat - Sun: 11am - 5pm
Located in
Lower level, near entrance 11 (JC Penney wing)
As a 501(c)(3), WAP's not-for-profit mission is to use art to bring the community together, to showcase local artists and Wheaton's diverse cultures, and to show Wheaton's potential as an art destination.
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K-Town’s Annual Menorah Lighting
is held at the start of Hanukkah
Enjoy music and treats!
Sunday, December 18, from 6:00 - 7:00 pm
on the lawn
at Kensington Town Hall
3710 Mitchell Street, Kensington, MD 20895
Hanukkah 2022 will begin in the evening of Dec 18, and ends in the evening of Dec 26.
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The British Players welcome you back to LIVE THEATRE!
Rapunzel: A Tangled Panto
Princess Rapunzel has been kept locked up in a tower for almost eighteen years by witch Gothel. But her royal parents have not given up hope that one day she may return to them.
- And every year they celebrate her birthday, by releasing one sky-lantern for every year she’s been gone.
- Rapunzel’s solitude is broken by the arrival of three Fairies, who persuade her to let them transport her to the outside world.
- Gothel discovers Rapunzel has been freed, and enlists the help of two villains to return her to the tower.
Through January 7, 2023
at Kensington Town Hall
3710 Mitchell Street, Kensington, MD 20895
Adults (12+): $28.00/ticket
$5 discount per ticket for groups of 8+
Child (under 12): $15/ticket
The British Players is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organisation.
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Gift Outside the Box
Greener Gifting for the Holiday Season
The annual Gift Outside the Box campaign brings together County agencies and community organizations to promote environmentally friendly gift-giving.
The holiday campaign focuses on five areas:
Buy Local / Gift Experiences / Gift Greener / Give Back / Reduce, Reuse and Recycle
Department of Environmental Protection staff will be handing out free reusable bags and offering lightbulb exchanges on:
Saturday, Dec 17, from Noon - 5 pm
at the Wheaton Holiday Market
Marian Fryer Town Plaza, 2424 Reedie Drive, Wheaton
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Holiday On Duty 2022
Your Donation Could Make a Great Difference This Year!
During the Thanksgiving and Seasonal Holidays
We provide meals for Public Safety Personnel:
Montgomery County Police stationed in this Area
Wheaton Volunteer Rescue Squad
Kensington Volunteer Fire Department
Since 1999, the Wheaton & Kensington Chamber of Commerce has run Holiday on Duty, a program that collects money from the community and provides meals for Public Safety personnel during the holidays.
During these times, most eating establishments are closed in the Wheaton and Kensington area. Many public safety workers are handling various emergencies and may find it difficult to locate restaurants open for meals while on duty. For most of us, these are holidays. But not for those Public Safety personnel – they are on duty.
The Chamber urges everyone to donate to this program to say “Thank You” to those who work to protect us while we are celebrating the holidays with family and friends.
Make Checks payable to:
Wheaton & Kensington Chamber of Commerce
reference: Holiday on Duty
and mail to:
2401 Blueridge Ave, Suite 101
Wheaton, MD 20902
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