Weekend Events in Wheaton: Japanese Flower Arranging, Rummage Sale, Morning Birdwalk and More

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Flower Arranging: Ikenobo and Ikebana Exhibition

Rummage Sale at Hughes United Methodist Church

• Where: Hughes United Methodist Church, 10700 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD
• When: Saturday, March 23, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
• Description:Shop for clean, gently used items, such as clothing for men, women and children, household items, appliances in working condition, kitchenware, bedspreads, curtains, dishes, toys, sports equipment, tools, costume jewelry, and homemade baked goods.
• Cost: Free

Morning Birdwalk: Spring Migrants

• Where: Brookside Nature Center, 1400 Glenallan Ave, Wheaton, MD
• When: Saturday, March 23, 9-10 a.m.
• Description: Look and listen for spring migrants flying up from the south.  Bring your own binoculars or borrow ours.  Beginners are welcome.  Meet at the pond boardwalk.  All attending must register and pay at ParkPASS.org.
• Cost: $5

Nearby in Kensington

Third Thursday Out in Kensington

• Where: 22+ local merchants in Kensington
• When: Thursday, March 21, 5-8 p.m.
• Description: “Third Thursday Night Out,” features 22+ local merchants keeping their doors open late, from 5-8 p.m., offering entertainment, specials, discounts, music, art and more. Check out www.ExploreKensington.com for a full program of this month's events and specials.
• Cost: Free

Other Weekend Events in Montgomery County

Maryland Youth Ballet's Spring Concert

• Where:  Montgomery College, 51 Mannakee St, Rockville
• When:  Saturday, March 23, 1 and 5 p.m., Sunday, March 24, 1 p.m.
• Description:   Annual Spring Concert featuring three diverse ballets showcasing the versatility of MYB's dancers- Classical- La Bayadére, Act II Kingdom of the Shades; Contemporary- Empyrean Skies; Youthful- Coronation of the Dragonfly Queen.
• Cost:  $18

Martha Speaks

• Where:  Blackrock Center for The Arts, 12901 Town Commons Dr, Germantown
• When:  Saturday, March 23, 1 p.m.
• Description:  Theatreworks USA musical based on the hit books and PBS Kids series about a talking dog.
• Cost:  $14

Walking Club

• Where:  Friendship Heights Village Center, 4433 S Park Ave, Chevy Chase
• When:  Saturday, March 23, 8:15 a.m.
• Description:  A group leaves from the Friendship Heights Village Center every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday for a walk through a nearby neighborhood.
• Cost:  Free

B.G. Muhn's "Accidental Reality" Exhibition

• Where:  VisArts, 155 Gibbs St, Rockville
• When:  Friday, March 22, 12 – 8 p.m., Saturday, March 23, 12 – 4 p.m.
• Description:  Exhibit by B.G. Muhn.
• Cost:  Free

Gaithersburg Indoor Flea Markets

• Where:  Montgomery County Agricultural Services, 16 Chestnut St, Gaithersburg
• When:  Saturday, March 23, 9 a.m.
• Description:  Over 70 vendors, new dining hall, free admission.
• Cost:  Free

Whole Planet Foundation Fundraising Fair

• Where:  Whole Foods Market, 316 Kentlands Blvd, Gaithersburg
• When:  Saturday, March 23, 12 p.m.
• Description:  Whole Foods Market hosts a family-friendly fair. Event includes a moon bounce, obstacle course, face painting, cupcake decorating, music, food and additional kid activities and games. Tickets for the activities and food can be purchased at the customer service booth during the event. *Rain date March 24th.
• Cost: $1

Rockville Victors Semi Professional Basketball Game

• Where:  506 S Frederick Ave, Gaithersburg
• When:  Saturday, March 23, 7 p.m.
• Description:  The Rockville Victors basketball team will showcase great players who used to play professionally overseas, in college or even those who were great in high school. 
• Cost: $7

Check back next week for more upcoming weekend events.