Upcoming Events
Wheaton & Kensington
Chamber of Commerce
301-949-0080
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OMG Green Drinks - MoCo Climate 2022
EAT, DRINK AND BE GREEN DRINKS!
Thursday, Sept 8, from 6- 8 pm
- Hear an update on the County’s Climate Action Plan and the effects of urban heat islands.
at the Hakuna Matata Grill Streetery
2405 Price Avenue, Wheaton, MD 20902
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Kensington Senior Living Presents
Brain Health Begins in the Kitchen - Caregiver Cooking Classes
Boost your brain health with Kensington Senior Living and Chef Annie Fenn, MD, Founder of Brain Health Kitchen!
Join the interactive and informative cooking class, with a special introduction by Steve Gurney, Founder of Positive Aging Community. Chef Annie will present her Favorite Fall Recipes.
Thursday, September 8, from 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Learn to make crispy artichokes with cashew cream, mushroom and squash soup, zoodles with garlicky shrimp and walnut parm, and a blueberry polenta crisp!
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OMG Green Drinks - MoCo Climate 2022
EAT, DRINK AND BE GREEN DRINKS!
Join other members of the community who want to thrive in environmentally sustainable communities.
Hear an update on the County’s Climate Action Plan and the effects of urban heat islands.
-Speakers will discuss the Community Heat Mapping project and its affect.
Thursday, September 8
from 6 - 8 pm
(Suggested donation of $10)
at the
2405 Price Ave, Wheaton, MD 20902
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2nd and 4th Fridays
Friday, September 9 - from 6:30 - 8pm
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Marian Fryer Town Plaza, 2424 Reedie Drive, Wheaton, MD 20902
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Kensington Historical Society
presents the
Summer Concert Series
Saturdays, !0 - 11 am
at
Howard Avenue Park
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Business Rental Assistance
Are you a small retail business in Montgomery County?
- If your business lost revenue during the pandemic, you may be able to apply for a grant of up to $10,000.
The deadline to apply is September 30th!
Your business could be eligible to get help from this program if it:
- Is physically located in the County,
- Received $500,000 or less in annual revenue prior to the COVID-19 health crisis,
- Is classified as a retail or service-related business, but is not a restaurant or food service business, medical practice, professional services business, religious organization or licensed childcare program,
- Has a commercial lease in the County,
- Had a revenue loss due to the health crisis, and
- Did not received SBRA funding in previously.
- Grant Application Requirements
- Grant Application Form
- Informational Webinars (in Spanish and English)
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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All aboard! Calling all train enthusiasts from the smallest fans to the biggest history buffs, and everyone in between.
Saturday, September 10, from 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
3710 Mitchell Street, Kensington, MD 20895
The National Capital Trackers, chug into Town and set up an enormous display electric trains on multiple layouts, with train whistles, steam depots and bridges.
Also included are: live music and activities for children.
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will have a 9/11 Ceremony
at 11:00 am
at Kensington VFD Station 5's 9/11 Memorial
on Connecticut Ave, Kensington, MD 20895
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The Annual Friendship Picnic
The Friendship Picnic will bring people of diverse cultures and faiths together to make new friends and discuss ways to build a stronger community.
This free picnic will be held
Sunday, September 18, from 12:00 to 5 pm
at
Wheaton Regional Park
2000 Shorefield Rd, Wheaton, MD 20902
A free satellite parking shuttle service to and from the Wheaton Ice Rink and athletic fields will be available.
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Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 Variants by getting Vaccinated
Clinical trials have shown the two-dose vaccine to have similar effectiveness as the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines at preventing and reducing illness from COVID-19.
Montgomery County continues to vaccinate 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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Benefit Concert for Jubilee
Music with friends, what could be better?
at GIGS Courtyard
Saturday, September 24 at 6:00 pm
Jubilee's grateful to Kensington neighbors at GIGS Courtyard on Antique Row.
- The concert will feature acoustic performances by GIGS staff members and students, as well as members of the Jubilee community.
~ The concert is non-ticketed ~
Come hungry! Food and drink proceeds benefit Jubilee.
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Town of Kensington Updates
Explore shopping, dining, services and more in Kensington
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Opera in the Circle
Sunday, September 18, from 4:30 - 7:00 pm
Free event
Bring friends, family, chairs, blankets and picnics!
Organizers:
Friends of Warner Circle / Montgomery Parks / Town of Kensington / Ktown Ladies / Kensington Historical Society
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Kensington 8K Race
8K - 2Mile - 1K Races
(Sign up Friday and early Saturday)
Saturday, September 24, starting at 7:45 am
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Four local schools benefit from race proceeds, with more than $250,000 raised since 2009:
Kensington Parkwood ES, North Bethesda MS, Silver Creek MS, and Walter Johnson HS
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Montgomery College Business Solutions
Customized Training Classes for Your Employees
with Team Training or Individual Training
MC has provided customized training in information technology, project management, leadership and more throughout Montgomery County and the Washington Metropolitan area for more than 40 years.
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Workforce development & Continuing Education
Courses for Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs
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