Weekly Update


Our October newsletter is online! Stay up to date with all the exciting programs we have planned. Register online or in person at the front desk. 

Upcoming Events & Trips


Mystery Author Panel – Monday, Oct. 12 • 1–3 p.m.

Hear mystery authors Lynda Allen, Mindy Carlson, Jacqueline Corcoran (Jacque Rosman), and Deborah Kalb discuss their stories, inspiration, writing processes, and crafting mysteries. Enjoy Q&A, refreshments, door prizes, and meet the authors. Sign up at the front desk or call 301-258-6380.


Breakfast Club – Tuesday, Oct. 13 • 8:30 a.m.

Meet at Woodside Deli, 13048 Middlebrook Road. Pay on your own.


Tech Talk: Translation Tools – Tuesday, Oct. 13 • 11 a.m.–noon

Learn how tools like Google Translate can help overcome language barriers.


County Resources with Tracy – Thursday, Oct. 15 • 12:30–1:30 p.m.

Learn about Montgomery County resources!


BGC Members’ Artist Reception – Thursday, Oct. 15 • 5–6:30 p.m.

Evening of art and conversation! Sign up at the front desk or call 301-258-6380.


BGC Jeopardy – Friday, Oct. 16 • 12:30–1:30 p.m.

Test your BGC knowledge for a chance to win lunch at Silver Diner!! Sign up at the front desk or call 301-258-6380.


SPECIAL EVENTS!!!

Dussehra Celebration – Monday, Oct. 12–Tuesday, Oct. 20

View traditional Dussehra dolls and join discussions on Goddesses Lakshmi, Saraswathi, and Parvati, followed by a festival with performances and food tasting. Sign up at the front desk or call 301-258-6380.


  • Doll Display – Monday, Oct. 12–Tuesday, Oct. 20
  • Goddess Lakshmi Discussion – Monday, Oct. 12 • 11 a.m.–noon
  • Goddess Saraswathi Discussion – Friday, Oct. 16 • 10:30–11:30 a.m.
  • Goddess Parvati Discussion – Monday, Oct. 19 • 11 a.m.–noon
  • Dussehra Festival – Tuesday, Oct. 20 • 5–6:30 p.m. Enjoy cultural performances and traditional food tasting.


Warning: Fun times at the BGC ahead, proceed with a smile!

Lilly Najafzadeh

New DANCE Class at the BGC!


Basic Latin Dance – Wednesdays, Oct. 7–28 • 4–4:45 p.m.

Learn the basic steps, rhythms, and lively patterns of salsa and bachata in a relaxed, upbeat setting. No experience or partner needed! Be ready to move, learn, and have fun. Taught by Amber Logan. Fee: $36 members; $46 nonmembers. Register here!

Articles, Tips & Community Picks!


  • Museum on Tap: Held at Dogfish Head Alehouse, 800 West Diamond Avenue. A $10 discount will be applied to the checks of Museum on Tap attendees who wish to purchase food and/or drinks. OCTOBER 14 – Elevating Indigenous Voices in the Maryland State Archives: The Indigenous Archive Project for the Eastern Shore of Maryland was developed by Maryland State Archives (MSA) to fill the gap in Native American community archives. Maria Day from the Maryland State Archives will discuss this very important project.


  • Build Gaithersburg 2040 is the City’s effort to update its Master Plan and guide future land use and transportation through 2040. Drafts are available for public review. Share comments on the Land Use and Transportation Elements by 5 p.m. Dec. 7 at Build2040@gaithersburgmd.gov Learn more on the project webpage or visit the team at Oktoberfest on Oct. 11 in Kentlands.


  • Gaithersburg Parks, Recreation & Culture wants to hear from you! Please complete our Community Input Survey here! Your feedback will help us identify opportunities to improve our Parks, Recreation, and Culture programs and services.
Benjamin Gaither Center
80A Bureau Drive Gaithersburg, MD 20878
301-258-6380
Facebook  
 

City of Gaithersburg | 31 South Summit Avenue | Gaithersburg, MD 20877 US

Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice