Upcoming Events
Wheaton & Kensington
Chamber of Commerce
301-949-0080
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¡Baila por la Vida!
Saturday, Oct 8 from 5 - 8pm
at Marian Fryer Plaza
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THIS WEEKEND:
Wheaton Family Theatre Series
is back live and in-person with an encore performance of
The Hero of EVERYTHING
to kick-off season eight!
This is a play about cooperation and working together with fairness and respect for everyone… and the perils of trying to be The Hero of EVERYTHING!
Two performances:
Saturday, October 8 at 11:00 am
and Sunday, October 9 at 2:00 pm
at
3100 Medway Street, Wheaton, MD 20902
Best for ages 5 and up
Masks are optional, but recommended for everyone age 3 and older.
All Wheaton Family Theatre Series events are FREE and Open to the Public!
~ NO TICKETS OR REGISTRATION NEEDED ~
InterAct Story Theatre’s programs are made possible through generous support by the Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC.org), the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County, and the support of many wonderful partners, funders, advocates, and individuals.
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Saturday, October 8 from 1 - 5 pm
in the Lower Level Macy’s Court!
This event will highlight the rich history and culture of our community from Hispanic countries and backgrounds.
There will be: dance performances / live music / activities/ surprises
Performances from Capital 51, JennyO Fitness, DJ FLAKO 502, FSC Diablada Boliviana, and appearances from special guests Stefani Gamboa, Chelegonzalez, Cesar Garcia Radio and La Tía María!
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Learn about local history!
Kensington Historical Society, and Racial Justice Committee present:
A History of School Segregation in Montgomery County and its Rosenwald Schools
With a Special Presentation about the KenGar School Building
Saturday, October 8, at 2:00 pm
at the
Leonard D. Jackson Community Center
4111 Plyers Mill Road in KenGar, Kensington, MD 20895
Featuring:
Ralph Buglass, local historian with Montgomery History, will share the history of school segregation in Montgomery County. The county did not provide public education to African American children until a decade after it was instituted for white children, and then only in segregated schools until integration began in 1955.
- A number of the segregated school buildings for African American children still exist in the county, including several erected through a partnership between Booker T. Washington and philanthropist Julius Rosenwald that helped improve black education all over the South.
- One of the former Rosenwald schools is located in KenGar, a historically black community between Kensington and Garrett Park. The building is now the Leonard D. Jackson Community Center, and it has a rich history of providing education and bringing people together.
Karen Jackson-Knight, the daughter of the Center’s namesake, will speak about the history of this important building to the community.
- Come to learn about local history. A special invitation is extended to anyone with stories or memories of the KenGar school building.
- The presentations will last about 90 mins with time for questions and sharing.
- Light refreshments will be served.
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Wheaton Presents: ¡Baila por la Vida!
Saturday, October 8, from 5 - 8 pm
at
Marian Fryer Plaza
Enjoy Baila4Life's Bachata and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month through culture, music and health.
Enjoy musical entertainment, dance lessons, and be a judge in the dance competition!
#wheatonmd #discoverwheatonmd #hispanicheritage #bachata
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TGIF Summer Concert Series 2022
Wheaton's TGIF Series bonus performance was postponed until
Sunday, October 9 at 5:00 pm
This show is taking on a whole new form of entertainment for the whole family with UpRooted Dance's "The Ascension Project!"
The Ascension Project is an indie-rock dance opera set to the music of Sufjan Stevens, offers audiences the chance to reflect on the events of the past two years and the world we now live in through the lens of dance, music, and art.
at the
Marian Fryer Town Plaza
2424 Reedie Drive, Wheaton, MD 20902
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Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 Variants by getting Vaccinated
Montgomery County continues to be in the “low” community transmission rate for COVID-19. However, COVID remains a concern as new strains become prevalent. Updated vaccines are now available as boosters.
Montgomery County is vaccinating children ages 6 months to 5 years old. Parents are encouraged to protect their children and get them vaccinated. Read More
Montgomery County’s COVID-19 Information Portal provides a variety of breakdowns on how the virus has impacted the County during the health crisis.
If you feel sick or think you may have been exposed to COVID-19, get tested.
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2022 Champions and Legacies Celebration
You are invited to a celebration of Cornerstone Montgomery and as they recognize
2022 Legacy Award Honoree Congressman David Trone
for his advocacy on behalf of behavioral health.
Awards will also be presented to employers and individuals who have gone above and beyond to support our mission.
Wednesday, October 12, at 6:00 pm
at
540 Gaither Road, Rockville, MD 20850
Proceeds from the Celebration support Cornerstone Montgomery's Vocational Program, which helps more than 700 adults and transition aged youth who are recovering from mental health disorders choose, find and keep employment.
A recording of the Champions and Legacies Celebration will be posted on Cornerstone Montgomery's YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and website.
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The Montgomery County Hispanic Leadership Awards Dinner
is a leading initiative of the
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Montgomery County (HCCMC) to recognize community and business leaders that have made a long-lasting impact, and to celebrate Hispanic culture and heritage.
Thursday, October 13, from 6:00 to 10:00 pm
at the
Bethesda Marriott Hotel at Pooks Hill Road
5151 Pooks Hill Road, Bethesda, MD 20814
Funds will help support the Hispanic Business Foundation, including the Partnership Youth Initiative program that provides mentorship and internship programs for disadvantaged high-school youth.
There are several levels of sponsorship available. Donations are tax deductible.
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