Upcoming Events
Wheaton & Kensington
Chamber of Commerce
301-949-0080
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This Saturday, July 22, from 5 - 7 pm
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SBA Hosts LIFT Business Seminar for WOSBs
For Women-Owned Small Business (WOSBs) leaders in Montgomery County and surrounding areas who are interested in learning how to become a Federal contractor.
The Drake Institute of Women's Policy in partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Maryland Department of Labor is hosting a training seminar to help WOSBs prepare for the certification process.
Thursday, July 20, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
at the American Job Center
11510 Georgia Ave, 3rd Floor, Wheaton, MD 20902
Meet senior leaders in the SBA’s Office of Women's Business Ownership and learn about the WOSB Federal Contract Program.
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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
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July 14 with SWEET LIDA
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Each Friday will be live music from the hottest bands in the DMV, live artist demonstrations, and cocktails and drinks from Twin Valley Distillers.
- Happy Hour DJ set at 5:00 pm
- Live music at 6:00 pm
- After party TBA
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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
Jul 22 Billy Coulter: 20-time Wammie Award winner’s distinctive style blurs the line be-tween roots & pop, blending influences from Dylan to Bowie
Jul 29 Take Two: Lively combination of Top 40, Oldies & Country
Aug 5 Spencer J: Sophisticated, Syncopated, Mystifying, Folk
Aug 12 Bethesda Brass Ensemble: Music from Dixieland to Baroque and beyond
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
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BabyCat Brewery Summer Fest!
Saturday, July 22, all day - from noon to 11:00 pm
Live music starting at 2 pm: Caulfields Radio, Vinyl Fever and headliners, The Hackensaw Boys!
Beer available in the taproom, at outdoor beer tent, and with roaming servers.
Food provided by: The Dish & Dram, includes Kensington Market Crabcakes!
Kids activity area and misting tent!
- Advance adult tickets (21+): $18 & include 1 free drink
- Under 21 (age 10-20) : $5
- Limited number of cash only tickets at the door $20 adults, $5 under 21
- Children under 10 yrs are free
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The Wheaton Arts Parade and the WK Chamber invite you to a
Meet artists and sponsors of the Wheaton Arts Parade & Festival, and network while enjoying music, refreshments, and art!
- Find out about summer workshops that help people participating in the parade to build floats and other parade art.
- Your business can participate – artists as well as businesses benefit from the event.
- The Wheaton Arts Parade celebrates local artists and Wheaton’s diverse cultures, helping to make Wheaton an arts destination.
Saturday, July 22, from 5:00 - 7:00 pm
~ Refreshments will be served ~ including beer and wine ~
at the
11160 Veirs Mill Road, Wheaton, MD 20902
Lower Level at Entrance 11, (JC Penney wing)
The WAP Gallery features the work of Wheaton and Washington area artists. Wheaton Arts Parade (WAP) brings the community together to create art and celebrate its diversity. WAP activities, like the gallery, community and summer workshops, lead up to the Wheaton Arts Parade & Festival that will take place on October 15.
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Kensington Volunteer Fire Department and the Town of Kensington Present
Summer Movie Night
Bring your blankets, chairs and the whole family
Saturday, July 22 from 7:00 to 10:00 pm
KVFD Safety House & Water Balloon Toss at 7:00 pm
Pizza, Popcorn, Snacks, and Refreshments available for purchase
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A new WDCE scholarship for financially-eligible, job seekers who are ready to get to work by June 30, 2024, is now ready for applicants!
The Robert I. Schattner Job Training and Certification Scholarship is now available to receive applications during the open period from July 5 - August 4, 2023. Information about the scholarship, eligibility requirements, a list of qualified courses, the application and more are now on the WDCE Career Path Scholarship page.
Full scholarships, career navigation, certification exam fees, and required books are built into the program. This grant should serve 50-60 people who establish eligibility. Apply now and don't miss the deadline!
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Support the MHP Backpack Drive
With your help, every summer Montgomery Housing Partnership provides more than 450 students with tools to learn and succeed: brand-new backpacks filled with grade-appropriate supplies.
Backpacks and supplies are needed now more than ever. Help make that possible for every child in our communities.
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CALL FOR ENTRIES for the 9th Annual Wheaton Film Festival
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
Use code “WFF3223” for 25% off of your submission fees
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TechMAP, a US DOL grant-funded program, and the Montgomery College Information Technology Institute in partnership with WorkSource Montgomery, is new initiative designed for those whose backgrounds have been impacted by the criminal justice system.
Tech Turnaround is for those with a desire to learn IT skills from coding, networking, and data analytics to cloud technologies and software development, plus hands-on career coaching and wrap-around support.
- Join this high-tech workforce!
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Drop-in sessions will take place at the Ignite Hub
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every first and third Tuesday of the month at 5:00 pm
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Wheaton & Kensington Chamber of Commerce
39th Annual Community Awards*
*After 3 years of happening virtually, our Annual Awards Dinner will be back in-person a little later this year!
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The DPS Podcast is a new platform to keep customers informed about building and safety issues and to help make the permitting process easier to navigate. Business owners and homeowners should subscribe and listen to learn about the DPS work and meet the staff experts.
Keep up with the latest news and information on permit/plans/solar panels/fences/decks/EV charging stations. Connect with experts about renovating your home (adding a deck, fence, pool or shed); opening a new business (certificates and licenses); or planning a special event.
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