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Upcoming Events Wheaton & Kensington Chamber of Commerce 301-949-0080 ‌

Maryland Tax Free Week is through Saturday, August 19th!   See the full list of taxable and exempt items

KTown Food Truck Night Third Thursdays May through October August 17 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm There will be tables and chairs set up. Visit Facebook page to see which food trucks are coming. - In front of 10419 Armory Avenue, Kensington, MD 20895 Sponsored by Kensington Business District Association (KBDA)

Wheaton TGIF Summer Concert Series powered by Chuck Levin's Music Center   The Wheaton Arts & Entertainment District has teamed up with the Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center this year for its TGIF Summer Concert Series, and offers an afterwork summer celebration on Friday evenings.   in the Marian Fryer Town Plaza, 2424 Reedie Drive, Wheaton, MD 20902 Download flyer with band schedule August 18 featuring the Latin Sounds of ‘Sol Y Rumba’ Each Friday will also have live artist demonstrations Cocktails and drinks from Twin Valley Distillers Happy Hour DJ set at 5:00 pm Live music at 6:00 pm

“Craving Cool” art exhibition is through August 20! 15 artists are exhibiting their original artwork. The show features artists’ interpretations and impressions of what it means to stay cool this summer, from work focused on cool hues to depictions of ways to enjoy summer despite the heat! Thur-Fri 1-7pm; Sat-Sun 11-5pm at the Wheaton Arts Parade Gallery in Westfield Wheaton Mall 11160 Veirs Mill Road Wheaton, MD 20902 (Lower Level at Entrance 11)

Kensington Historical Society presents Free Summer Concert Series Every Saturday until September 23 from 10:00 - 11:00 am at Howard Avenue Park across from The Farmers' Market at the Kensington Train Station Aug 19 Diane Poole: “The Poole Party” draws from pop, folk, & country – blending voices & playing styles to share their love of music & all things ukulele Aug 26 Isn’t That So: Mix of Americana – swing, country, blues, R&B, early jazz, & folk-lad-en gems – that have stood the test of time Sep 2 Shannon Leigh Reynolds: Acoustic Americana steeped in bluegrass & classic country Sep 9 Silver Strings: Chesapeake Bay-area folk, bluegrass, blues, traditional, & contemporary music string band Sep 16 Rockville Swing Band: It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing) Sep 23 Keith Grimes & Esther Haynes: Acoustic American Songbook + popular & vintage swing tunes View the latest happenings in Kensington

Environmental Evening: Anacostia Riverkeeper & One Montgomery Green Join an Environmental Evening discussing trash pollution and environmental stewardship Enjoy a light happy hour with presentations from Anacostia Riverkeeper, One Montgomery Green, and more. Learn about your watershed, the issues it's facing, and environmental stewardship opportunities.   Thursday, August 24 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm Snacks and refreshments will be provided. at Denizens Brewing Co. 1115 East-West Highway Silver Spring, MD 20910   Register for event   Funding partner Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection. Funding is provided through Montgomery County Water Quality Protection Fund.

Kensington Volunteer Fire Department and the Town of Kensington Present Summer Movie Night Saturday, August 26 from 7 to 10 pm at St. Paul Park Bring your blankets, chairs and the whole family! with KVFD Safety House & Water Balloon Toss at 7 pm Pizza, Popcorn, Snacks, and Refreshments available for purchase

TechMap free, two-day boot camp! TechMap, a U.S. DOL. grant-funded program, and MC Information Technology Institute will offer introductory lessons for aspiring tech professionals to gain skills for high-demand IT positions. Join this free, two-day boot camp on August 30 & 31. See details

BabyCat Brewery Summer Concert Series   Throughout the summer, BabyCat Brewery is hosting live music. Come out and grab a beer, some food and listen to local music. August & September on various dates   Check out the concert schedule here   Check the food truck schedule here   And Trivia on Wednesdays from 7:00 - 9:00 pm

KVFD 2023 Golf Tournament Sponsors being accepted! Friday, September 22 at Leisure World Golf Silver Spring, MD   Fire Chief - $2500 / Deputy Fire Chief - $2000 Captain - $1000 / Firefighter/EMT- $750 Tee Signage - $150 / Non-Golfer - $50   All funds raised will help KVFD Station 25 get a new TV, and pay off the new Canteen at Station 5.   To sponsor or if questions, contact John Kelly (301-792-7653)

CALL FOR ENTRIES for the 9th Annual Wheaton Film Festival Tickets for the 9th Annual Wheaton Film Festival are now available! Use code “WFF9ann” or go to link for 25% off ticket price. Submit your film! Deadlines are: September 1, 2023 for regular submissions and October 1, 2023 for late submissions The 2023 Wheaton Film Festival will be in-person on November 11 in the ballroom of Wheaton Volunteer Rescue Squad   Submit your film or view details Use code “WFF3223” for 25% off of your submission fees

MCDOT Honored for Commuter Programs & Telework Initiatives   The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT), Commuter Services Section, has been recognized by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments’ (COG) Commuter Connections with a 2023 Employer Services Sales Team Achievement Award. This award comes following the County’s outstanding work of creating and promoting commuter alternatives programs.   The award, given at the COG’s 26th annual Employer Recognition Awards ceremony, honors the County’s regional network of transportation professionals dedicated to helping employers set up, improve and expand their commuter benefits and telework programs.   Nine other local employers working with MCDOT were also recognized with honorable mentions for their robust commuter programs!   See more about the Commuter Connections' Award

MHP Celebrates "Housing for Everyone Grant" The team from TD Bank connected with MHP staff to celebrate a $175,000 Housing for Everyone Grant from the TD Charitable Foundation. Montgomery Housing Partnership is one of 37 nonprofit organizations selected from more than 450 applicants to receive this generous grant. TD funds will support the MHP Residences at Forest Glen, transforming the formerly aging 72-unit multifamily rental property into 189 updated units of mixed affordable housing. MHP recently broke ground on the property and plans to complete the project by 2025.   Read more about this

Mural Restoration "Rescue a Single Life and You Rescue the World"   In 2008, Evergreen Montessori School created this mural to honor first responders from the Wheaton Volunteer Rescue Squad. Over the years, age, weather, and construction in the Wheaton Triangle, took their tool and the mural fell into disrepair. Thanks to a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council and support from Leonard Greenberg of Greenhill Companies (the building owner), Wheaton Arts Parade was able to restore the mural to its former glory.   The restoration was led by local mural artist Eric B. Ricks with assistance from Paige Friedeman, Malik Harp, and Tim Cunningham. There will be an official dedication after school resumes so that students, families and teachers from Evergreen Montessori School can participate. Thanks to Sherwin-Williams for giving a discount and to the Wheaton Urban District "Red Shirts" for providing water for the power wash and traffic cones to help keep the artists safe.

Wheaton & Kensington Chamber of Commerce 39th Annual Community Awards* *After 3 years of happening virtually, our Annual Awards Dinner will be back in-person on Wednesday, October 18! We will post more information on our website when it is available!