North Chevy Chase Christian (Disciples of Christ)

It's Spring Cleaning Day!<ul><li>Shred Documents</li><li>Donate Sporting Goods Equipment</li><li>Donate Clothes &amp; Housewares &amp; Furniture</li></ul>
Location: parking lot North Chevy Chase Christian Church,&nbsp;8814 Kensington Parkway, Chevy Chase, MD 20815 Saturday, May 11th -- 9am - 12 pm
SPECIFICS:<ul><li>Shredding Details<ul><li>Onsite paper shredding truck</li><li>Watch the destruction</li><li>Confidential information securely destroyed</li></ul></li><li>&nbsp;Donation Truck Onsite&nbsp;Supporting <a href="https://awidercircle.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Wider Circle</a><ul><li>Gently-used clothing, furniture, beds, desks, tables, chairs, small appliances, luggage, kitchen wares, china, glassware, liens, towels blankets, baby &amp; children clothes</li></ul></li><li>Donate Sporting Goods -&nbsp;<a href="https://levellingtheplayingfield.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Levelling The Playing Field</a><ul><li>Collecting all types of sport &amp; game equipment for teams and individual sports, including shoes, pads, gloves, uniforms, nets, bats, balls, trophies too!</li></ul></li></ul>

Local Event: Shredding & Donation Event

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Shredding & Donation Event

Saturday May 11, 2024: It's Spring Cleaning Day!Shred DocumentsDonate Sporting Goods EquipmentDonate Clothes &amp; Housewares &amp;...

8131 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Come and celebrate Mother's Day with us at our live event featuring one of the DMV's finest bands Phaze II! Join us at Fire Station 1 - 8131 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910, USA for an unforgettable evening filled with smooth grooves and good vibes. Treat your mom to a special evening out and enjoy some great musical vibes from Phaze II. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to show your appreciation for the special women in your life. Grab your tickets now!

Local Event: A Jazzy Mother's Day Featuring Phaze II

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A Jazzy Mother's Day Featuring Phaze II

Sunday May 12, 2024: Come and celebrate Mother's Day with us at our live event featuring one of the DMV's finest bands Phaze II! Join us...

Highland Elementary School

InterAct Story Theatre presents KidStory Theatre Festival A theatrical celebration of stories written by kids for kids! Free Event May 18 &amp; 19 for Wheaton Family Theatre Series. FREE performances and events for kids and families! All year long, InterAct Story Theatre artists create stories with kids, and invite them to share their epic stories with us. This May, we’re choosing some of our favorite stories written by kids over the years, as we present a series of short plays and stories performed by our InterActors. We can’t wait to see what kids dream up each year! Best for ages 4 and up. There will be two performances at Highland Elementary School, 3100 Medway Street, Wheaton, MD 20902: Saturday, May 18 at 11 a.m. and Sunday, May 19 at 2 p.m. FREE and open to the public! No tickets or registration needed. Masks are optional but recommended. For safety reasons our schedule is subject to change due to ongoing Covid-19 health and safety needs. Please see our website for the latest information. <a href="https://www.interactstory.com/wheaton" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.interactstory.com/wheaton&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1713484665611000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1rN_WhOkl6TyrupD2pfQ8w" rel="nofollow">www.interactstory.com/wheaton</a> This production is supported in part by funding from the Montgomery County Government and the Arts &amp; Humanities Council of Montgomery County. Additional in-part funding provided by the Maryland State Arts Council (<a href="https://msac.org/" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://msac.org/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1713484665611000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0IXHm0GaKsH1CvD9qgldLw" rel="nofollow">msac.org</a>), Nora Roberts Foundation, and by the generous support of a legion of donors and partners. Support also provided by a grant from the Greater Washington Community Foundation. Thank you for supporting arts for kids, families, and schools in Maryland!

Local Event: KidStory Theatre Festival–Free Wheaton Family Theatre Series Event–May 18 at 11 a.m.

Wheaton

KidStory Theatre Festival–Free Wheaton Family...

Saturday May 18, 2024: InterAct Story Theatre presents KidStory Theatre Festival A theatrical celebration of stories written by kids for...

KidStory Theatre Festival–Free Wheaton Family Theatre Series Event–May 18 at 11 a.m.

Rosensteel Hall

PARAMOUNT JAZZ – AN ORCHESTRA FULL OF CURATORS AND A MUST-HEAR EVENT
 The Potomac River Jazz Club is excited to host the Paramount Jazz Orchestra that for more than 35 years has been playing the jazz that pre-dates swing. Paramount features vintage arrangements and transcriptions of famous recording. If you have spats or cloche hats (or know what they are), bring them along and enjoy Paramount’s 10 excellent players.
To listen:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/GRZh9_MyLSE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/GRZh9_MyLSE</a>
Advance tickets:&nbsp; &nbsp;
 <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/873734151367" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/8...</a>
Cash or QR Code available at the door

Local Event: Paramount Jazz Orchestra sponsored by Potomac River Jazz Club

Paramount Jazz Orchestra sponsored by Potomac...

Sunday May 19, 2024: PARAMOUNT JAZZ – AN ORCHESTRA FULL OF CURATORS AND A MUST-HEAR EVENT
 The Potomac River Jazz Club is excited to host...

Paramount Jazz Orchestra sponsored by Potomac River Jazz Club

InterAct Story Theatre presents KidStory Theatre Festival A theatrical celebration of stories written by kids for kids! Free Event May 19 for Wheaton Family Theatre Series. FREE performances and events for kids and families! All year long, InterAct Story Theatre artists create stories with kids, and invite them to share their epic stories with us. This May, we’re choosing some of our favorite stories written by kids over the years, as we present a series of short plays and stories performed by our InterActors. We can’t wait to see what kids dream up each year! Best for ages 4 and up. There will be one more&nbsp;free performance at Highland Elementary School, 3100 Medway Street, Wheaton, MD 20902: Sunday, May 19 at 2 p.m. FREE and open to the public! No tickets or registration needed. Masks are optional but recommended. For safety reasons our schedule is subject to change due to ongoing Covid-19 health and safety needs. Please see our website for the latest information. <a href="https://www.interactstory.com/wheaton" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.interactstory.com/wheaton&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1713484665611000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1rN_WhOkl6TyrupD2pfQ8w" rel="nofollow">www.interactstory.com/wheaton</a> This production is supported in part by funding from the Montgomery County Government and the Arts &amp; Humanities Council of Montgomery County. Additional in-part funding provided by the Maryland State Arts Council (<a href="https://msac.org/" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://msac.org/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1713484665611000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0IXHm0GaKsH1CvD9qgldLw" rel="nofollow">msac.org</a>), Nora Roberts Foundation, and by the generous support of a legion of donors and partners. Support also provided by a grant from the Greater Washington Community Foundation. Thank you for supporting arts for kids, families, and schools in Maryland!

Local Event: KidStory Theatre Festival–Free Wheaton Family Theatre Series Event–May 19 at 2 p.m.

Sunday May 19, 2024: InterAct Story Theatre presents KidStory Theatre Festival A theatrical celebration of stories written by kids for...

KidStory Theatre Festival–Free Wheaton Family Theatre Series Event–May 19 at 2 p.m.

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ALEX HILL, A CHILD PRODIGY OF EARLY JAZZ: Monday May 20th 7:00-8:15 pm

Join the Potomac River Jazz Club for a free ZOOM talk on Alex Hill, a genius of jazz who wrote for the likes of Louis Armstrong, arranged charts for Paul Whiteman and Duke Ellington, who played piano and led bands in Chicago and New York City. Bringing Hill to life is Hal Smith, one of America’s leading trad jazz drummers, teachers – on the faculty of the New Orleans Trad Jazz Camp – and jazz historian.
Pre-registration required by 5:00pm the night of&nbsp;at: 
<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/890611040597" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/8...</a>
While free, PRJC thanks you for donations at the time of registration, to support the jazz talk program now in its fifth year.

Local Event: PRJC Free Jazz Zoom Alex Hill- Renaissance Man of Jazz sponsored by Potomac River Jazz Club

PRJC Free Jazz Zoom Alex Hill- Renaissance Man...

Monday May 20, 2024: ALEX HILL, A CHILD PRODIGY OF EARLY JAZZ: Monday May 20th 7:00-8:15 pm

Join the Potomac River Jazz Club for a free...

PRJC Free Jazz Zoom Alex Hill- Renaissance Man of Jazz sponsored by Potomac River Jazz Club

Alfio's La Trattoria

Sunday, May 26th
2:30-5:00 pm
Alfios La Trattoria - 4515 Willard Ave. Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Seeking a serving of Hot Jazz locally- no trip to New Orleans needed. 
Wanna exercise your vocal or instrumental chops and sit in with a group of swinging players sponsored by the venerable Potomac River Jazz club? Or just sit back and enjoy the N.O. vibes? Then come aboard for the DMV’s longest running jam. Lunch and adult beverages served.
To hear band: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIbYx41FFIg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIbYx41FFIg</a>
 The Potomac River Jazz Club, the DC area jazz organization, has been active since 1971 and sponsors CCJB. We stage monthly concerts, jazz jams and education jazz classes via Zoom. For more information about PRJC, go to <a href="https://www.prjc.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.prjc.org</a> 
Two blocks from the Friendship Heights Red Line Metro Station.
To buy advance tickets : <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/850512855847" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/850512855847</a>
Or pay at the door: $15 or QR code available at the door.
Spread the word about this jazz jam to your friends and neighbors.

Local Event: Conservatory Classic Jazz Band sponsored by Potomac River Jazz Club

Conservatory Classic Jazz Band sponsored by...

Sunday May 26, 2024: Sunday,  May 26th
2:30-5:00 pm
Alfios La Trattoria - 4515 Willard Ave. Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Seeking a serving of Hot...

Conservatory Classic Jazz Band sponsored by Potomac River Jazz Club

Zoom Employment Expo - Virtual!

What's happening?
<a href="https://howardexpo.accessjca.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">The Howard County FREE Virtual </a><a href="https://howardexpo.accessjca.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">50+ Employment Expo</a> 
Who is it for? 
<ul>
 <li>For ALL age 50+ Jobseekers.</li>
 <li>For area age friendly employers with at least three openings they would like to fill, and have 30 minutes in the afternoon on Thursday, May 30th! </li><li>That includes: Government departments/agencies (Federal/State/County/Local) and for-profit and nonprofit businesses including government contractors, pharmaceutical companies, technology companies etc....</li></ul>
When? <a href="https://howardexpo.accessjca.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Thursday, May 30, 2024</a>
Cost: FREE 
Time: Starts at 10 a.m. Yes. You may jump in and out of the Expo as necessary.
Where: Virtual event using Zoom platform.&nbsp; 
Register at <a href="https://howardexpo.accessjca.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">HowardExpo.AccessJCA.org</a> today!
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Schedule:
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 <li>Jobseekers, in the morning (10 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.), two amazing morning workshops to help you during your job search.</li>
 <li>In the afternoon, Noon - 2 p.m.* Hear from 12-14 Employers talk about their companies and openings and answer a few questions from you before joining Chat to answer all your questions! </li>
</ul>
*We will extend the Expo to accommodate additional employers.* 
Register today at <a href="https://howardexpo.accessjca.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">HowardExpo.AccessJCA.org</a> for this free Virtual 50+ Employment Expo!
This employment expo is sponsored by <a href="https://www.howardcountymd.gov/aging-independence" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Howard County Office on Aging and Independence (OAI) </a>and <a href="https://accessjca.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Jewish Council for the Aging (JCA) of Greater Washington.</a> This Expo is one of <a href="https://accessjca.org/50-plus-employment/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">JCA's 50+ Employment Programs.</a><a href="https://accessjca.org/50-plus-employment/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> </a>
ALL Age 50+ Jobseekers and age friendly employers are welcome to attend. Everyone must register at <a href="https://howardexpo.accessjca.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">HowardExpo.AccessJCA.org</a>.&nbsp; Registration is free for everyone! 
Questions: Send an email to <a href="mailto:EmploymentExpos@AccessJCA.org" target="_blank">EmploymentExpos@AccessJCA.org </a> or call 301.255.4209

Local Event: Registration is Open for the Howard County, MD  Virtual 50+ Employment Expo 

Columbia

Registration is Open for the Howard County, MD ...

Thursday May 30, 2024: What's happening?
The Howard County FREE Virtual 50+ Employment Expo
Who is it for? 

  For ALL age       50+...

Registration is Open for the Howard County, MD  Virtual 50+ Employment Expo 

This is a unique event that combines wine tasting and basket making. Join us to sip and savor a selection of 4 wines while using your creativity to weave your own basket. You will also receive a $3 wine voucher to be applied to any wine bottle purchase. 
In this workshop, you will learn how to make a continuous weave basket with a self-binding rim. We will work with both natural and colored reeds. 
Food and commemorative wine bottles will be available for purchase. Additionally, you can participate in our silent auction and 50/50 raffle.
 Date: June, 9th 
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: The Olney Winery 
52 Olney Sandy Spring Road Ashton-Sandy Spring, MD 20861
PURCHASE TICKETS:
<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jane-austen-society-of-north-america-fundraiser-tickets-860186660457?utm-campaign=social&amp;utm-content=attendeeshare&amp;utm-medium=discovery&amp;utm-term=listing&amp;utm-source=cp&amp;aff=ebdsshcopyurl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/j...</a> 
Ticket Prices
$39 (Wine Tasting Only)
$49 (Early Bird Wine Tasting &amp; Basket Making) until May 24th
$59 (General Admission Wine Tasting &amp; Basket Making) until June 8th
$65(At the Door Wine Tasting &amp; Basket Making) June 9th
 
Wine Tasting Only Ticket Includes:
Olney winery $3 voucher towards a bottle of wine
Selection of 4 wine of your choosing to taste
 
Wine Tasting and Basket Making Ticket Includes:
All materials and tools needed to weave a basket
Olney winery $3 voucher towards a bottle of wine
Selection of 4 wine of your choosing to taste
 
$10 per wine bottle sold, 10% of food sales, and all other proceeds from this event supports the 2025 Baltimore Annual General Meeting of The Jane Austen Society of North America. <a href="https://jasna.org/agms/baltimore2025/hotel.php" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a>
<a href="https://jasna.org/agms/baltimore2025/home.php" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://jasna.org/agms/baltimore2025/home.php</a>

Local Event: Wine Tasting and Basket Making

Wine Tasting and Basket Making

Sunday June 9, 2024: 
This is a unique event that combines wine tasting and basket making. Join us to sip and savor a selection of 4 wines...

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Saturday, May 11

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Shredding & Donation Event

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