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Enclave Coworking is excited to open its latest location in Gaithersburg!

Located in the Kentlands at 504 Main Street, the new space features a professionally designed work environment, with private offices for executives and small businesses and a business lounge for hybrid workers seeking a distraction-free change of scenery.

Located within minutes of most Gaithersburg residents, Enclave offers the opportunity to work close to but not at home. Members have access to phone and meeting rooms, a stylish coworking lounge, high-speed internet, printing services, monitor storage, and complimentary coffee, tea, snacks, and soft drinks. New members who sign up in November can enjoy one month free for office rentals and discounted rates for lounge access. 

Schedule a tour now!

Enclave member Jason Tuscher shares, “I have a home office, but it’s much harder to focus with the kids running around,” highlighting the value of a dedicated workspace. Since covid, parents in particular have long sought a local “third space” from which to work. With Enclave, they can skip the commute and still get the change of scenery sought by so many hybrid workers.

Gaithersburg residents are welcome to visit and enjoy a free 2-week trial.

“We are thrilled to provide Gaithersburg professionals with a productive workspace close to home,” said Jake Ganey, General Manager for the DMV. “Our tech-enabled space offers office facilities and a premium business lounge without the distractions or commute.”

Enclave will open additional locations in Bethesda and Silver Spring, and across DMV over the next year.

Learn more about the Gaithersburg location at here.

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Look Both Ways: A Tale Told In Ten Blocks

Take a step in a new direction.Written by New York Times Best-selling Author Jason Reynolds.

This world premiere is a Co-production with Theater Alliance, adapted by El Chelito and Raymond O. Caldwell, and directed by Caldwell.

When: Saturday, January 25, 2025, 11 a.m.
Where: Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center, Montgomery College-Rockville Campus

This story was going to begin like all the best stories. With a school bus falling from the sky. But no one saw it happen — they were all too busy. Washington, D.C. area native, New York Times best-selling author, and Kennedy Center Next 50 leader Jason Reynolds conjures 10 tales (1 per block) about what happens after the dismissal bell rings.

10 blocks. 10 unique tales. There’s something for everyone across these 10 vignettes about identity, compassion, fear, and friendship — as told through puppetry, dance, music, projections, audience participation, kamishibai (paper theater), and more. This faithful stage adaptation of Reynolds’ award-winning book (Carnegie Medal, Coretta Scott King Author Honor Book, National Book Award for Young People’s Literature finalist, and more) encourages audiences to look both ways not only when crossing the street, but also when acknowledging the people walking by.

This show is recommended for ages 10 and up! 

For tickets and information, visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/PAC or call the box office at 240-567-5301.

Get in on the pickleball craze and join us for the second annual “Paddle for a Purpose” charity tournament, hosted by B. F. Saul Insurance!

On Friday, October 25 from 1-4 p.m., swing by Montgomery TennisPlex in Boyds, Maryland and enjoy an afternoon of fun, fitness, and philanthropy!

Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the sport, this is your chance to be part of the fastest-growing game while giving back to the community. All proceeds support The Children’s Inn at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), a nonprofit that provides residential services and programs to children, teens, and young adults with rare and serious diseases.

Participants will get a brief lesson before the tournament, food, drinks, and the opportunity to connect with others — all while making a positive impact. If you have a pickleball paddle, you are encouraged to bring it with you! We’ll have extra paddles for those who do not have their own.

Team registration is $400 (a tax-deductible donation), and space is limited. Don’t miss out on a great time for a great cause!

Sponsored by Berkley One, The Hartford, MEMIC, Pure, and RT Specialty.

We are Connected

• Strathmore membership for arts, dance, and a world–class concert hall
  
• Rock Creek Park, Strathmore Lawns, and Strathmore Square at your front door
  
• Strathmore Metro station for easy commuting and safe exploring
  
• 355, Beltway, 270 all quickly connect you to D.C., Bethesda, Pike and Rose, and beyond

We are Luxury

• Highest luxury home finishes
  
• Naturally inspired lush courtyards
  
• Huge landscaped upper–level gardens in select units
  
• Continental elegance in interiors and exteriors

We are Different

• Quiet new community at Strathmore Square
  
• Lots of green with all the amenities
  
• Curated community retail and a short drive to urban vibrancy
  

Explore greenery, paths, and trails near Beach Drive in Rock Creek Park and the Strathmore lawns. Relax in a brand-new sophisticated residence with European finishes, generously landscaped terraces, entertainment-focused living spaces, 10’ ceilings, and huge windows for light-filled rooms overlooking the park.

The design focuses on large open entertaining spaces in the most exclusive homes, which allows you to form deeper connections with loved ones as you host memorable dinner parties on your spacious private terrace and expansive living areas. Shed the burden of maintenance and let our incredible management team take care of the details so you can enjoy your new home stress-free.

The green stop on the redline at the Grosvenor Strathmore Metro Station presents an opportunity for luxury living in an art-inspired community. Enjoy access to more, including the nightlife and shopping destinations at Pike and Rose, and Downtown Bethesda, plus all the benefits of membership at Strathmore — the amazing shows at The Music Center, exhibits at The Mansion, summer concerts and outdoor art on the Strathmore Lawn and Sculpture Garden, and our own Strathmore Square music and community events.

Through a one-of-a-kind partnership with Strathmore, residents receive exclusive and diverse Strathmore programming. Enjoy bi-annual sessions with a Curator Concierge, culturally rich performances, and early offerings for premier seats. Enjoy the professional dance conservatory at City Dance on the first floor of Royale, including special resident performances and events.

Close to Rockville Pike and I-495/I-270, yet tucked away in a neighborhood to call your own home to world-class arts and culture — this is Ravel and Royale, where style, connectivity, and serenity meet. Two beautiful variations. One Incredible location.

Leasing now!

The Bender JCC’s Health and Harvest Fair taking place this Sunday, September 22 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., is a free, all-ages, family-friendly wellness festival designed to help you live your healthiest year!

Fall is the perfect time to invest in your family, friends, health, and wellness.

You can get ahead of the sick season with a free vaccination against Flu, RSV, and COVID-19 (ages 3+), “Shake It Off” at our grand finale concert: a Taylor Swift Tribute, and so much more. Read on to see all the great highlights we have planned for Health and Harvest. 

Highlights Include:

• Taylor Swift Tribute Concert with the Enslow Band 
• Get vaccinated for free (ages 3+): Flu, RSV, and COVID-19 
• Pick up FREE giveaways and enter to win great raffle prizes (like an Apple iPad)
• Relax with head-to-toe massages and strike a pose in our photo booth 
• Move your body: bounce-houses for kids, interactive workshops for adults 
• Grab a bite to eat at our Food Trucks and Farmers Market (pizza, crepes, falafel, and flavored ices for sale)
• Pet alpacas at our petting zoo
• Shop ‘til you drop and browse MoCo services at our artisans market 
• Security provided by MoCo Police 

Visit the Main Stage for an eclectic mix of live music and movement:   

• 10 a.m. — Mt. Vernon Virtuosi 
• 10:30 a.m. –Drum Circle 
• 11 a.m. — Zumba 
• 11:45 a.m. — Karate 
• 12:15 p.m. — Capoeira (Brazilian Martial Arts) 
• 2 p.m. — Taylor Swift Tribute Concert with the Enslow Band 

Located at The Bender JCC of Greater Washington | 6125 Montrose Road, Rockville, MD, 20852.

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Discover where inspiration lives… 

Ravel and Royale is a duo of naturally inspired apartment communities, where a truly balanced lifestyle takes form. 

Grab a carefree lease on life and live nestled among lush landscaping with an incomparable front yard — Strathmore Square. 

Explore our greenery, paths, and trails with proximity to Beach Drive in Rock Creek Park and the Strathmore lawns. Relax in a brand-new sophisticated residence with European finishes, generously landscaped terraces, entertainment-focused living spaces, and floor-to-ceiling windows for light-filled rooms overlooking the park. Let our incredible management team take care of the details so you can enjoy your new home stress-free. 

Whether you’re absorbed in a new book, enjoying a refreshing swim, or lounging in the sun under the cool shade of the umbrellas, find serenity and relaxation at your on-site pool. Nourish your mind, body, and spirit in your dry sauna, wellness rooms, two-story fitness center with separate yoga space, and our uniquely landscaped courtyards. 

Form deeper connections with loved ones as you host memorable dinner parties on your spacious private terrace or within our shared luxury dining spaces, presentation kitchens, and lavish lounges. 

The green stop on the redline at the Grosvenor Strathmore Metro Station presents an opportunity for stress-free luxury living inspired by nature in an art-inspired community. Enjoy access to more, including the nightlife and shopping destinations at Pike and Rose and Downtown Bethesda, plus all the benefits of membership at Strathmore, the amazing shows at The Music Center, exhibits at The Mansion, summer concerts and outdoor art on the Strathmore Lawn and Sculpture Garden, and our own Strathmore Square music and community events. 

Through a one-of-a-kind partnership with Strathmore, residents receive exclusive and diverse Strathmore programming. Enjoy bi-annual sessions with a Curator Concierge, culturally rich performances, and early offerings for premier seats. 

Close to Rockville Pike and I-495/I-270, yet tucked away in a neighborhood to call your own home to world-class arts and culture — this is Ravel and Royale, where style, connectivity, and serenity meet. 

ROYALE: Social, lively, and better together 

With more to see and more to do, these artful residences are accompanied by extensive amenity spaces, opening the door to exploration and neighborly connection. 

RAVEL: Spacious, quiet, and thoughtfully composed 

These curated residences offer a private oasis of sophisticated design details, seamlessly woven into a lively arts-inspired community. 

Two beautiful variations. One Incredible location. Leasing Now! 

Tuesday, October 1 at 7:30 p.m.
Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center
Montgomery College-Rockville Campus

Vote early, laugh often! The Complete History of America (abridged) — *Special Election Edition* is the only cure for America’s aches and campaigns!   

Newly updated for the 2024 election, the Reduced Shakespeare Company will recount 600 years of history in 6,000 seconds…History will never be the same! 

From Valley Forge to Fake News, yea verily from Manifest Destiny to Mar-A-Lago, from Alexander Hamilton the Patriot to Hamilton the Musical, the three cultural guerillas of the Reduced Shakespeare Company will take you on a ninety-minute rollercoaster ride through the glorious quagmire that is American history. 

And the “presidential front-runners” may just make a surprise appearance to answer any audience questions: Who really discovered America or was it already here? Who is Gerry and why does he mander? If the pro is the opposite of con, then is progress the opposite of congress? History is normally re-written by the winners… but now it’s the Reduced Shakespeare Company’s turn. 

Called a “trio of Modern Marx Brothers” by the Boston Herald and “intellectual vaudeville” by the New York Times, The Reduced Shakespeare Company (RSC) is a touring American comedy troupe that performs fast-paced, seemingly improvisational condensations of huge topics.  

For tickets and information, visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/PAC or call the box office at 240-567-5301. 

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Explore our great city in a truly unforgettable way!

Join D.C.’s only car-free, social bike ride on Saturday, September 7 with our exclusive 15% OFF discount.

Just click the link or button below and enter promo code LOCALNEWS15 at checkout.

Perfect for first-time riders and avid cyclists alike, DC Bike Ride takes riders past some of the city’s most iconic sights, including the Washington Monument, Jefferson Memorial, and Lincoln Memorial for the perfect photo op.

More than just a bike ride, DC Bike Ride features live music and entertainment throughout the entire course to keep riders moving, several well-stocked rest stops to refuel with snacks and beverages, and a celebratory Finish Festival (open to the public) near the Capital Building with plenty of entertainment, beer, and delicious food to enjoy with family and friends.

Visit DC Bike Ride to learn more and browse our range of Ride Passes. Remember to use promo code LOCALNEWS15 to save 15% off a standard Ride Pass.

See you at the start line at the intersection of 12th Street and Constitution Ave., NW on September 7!