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Take a step in a new direction.

When: Saturday, January 25 at 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.

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. 

Larry from Rockville, Maryland, couldn’t even walk through the door when he arrived at Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center by ambulance.

The chest pain he was experiencing was unbearable, and he was terrified. Within minutes, the medical team at Shady Grove confirmed that he was having a heart attack.

The team quickly cleared the blocked artery and inserted a stent. However, the blockage had triggered an abnormal heart rhythm, requiring the response team to use the defibrillator paddles.

Thanks to their expertise and swift action, Larry’s life was saved that day. It wasn’t just their medical skill — it was their compassion that carried him through the darkest moments.

From the nurses holding his hand in the ICU to the physical therapists encouraging him to take his first steps after surgery, the team at Shady Grove became his lifeline. This is what a local community hospital is all about.

Today, Larry is back home with his family, able to celebrate the moments he thought he’d never see again. He expresses his gratitude to the team at Shady Grove and to the people in the community who support the hospital. Without them, he wouldn’t be here today.

The generosity of the community makes a real difference, and Larry is living proof of that. Please consider a tax-deductible charitable donation to Shady Grove Medical Center, your community hospital.

Together, we can ensure Shady Grove Medical Center remains a beacon of hope and healing for all who need it.

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December 25th Day of Service (D25) is the DMV’s largest volunteer event on Christmas Day.

Over 350 volunteers come out to pack homemade treats, deliver food packages, sing carols to hospice patients, play BINGO at nursing homes and homeless shelters, do crafts with children transitioning out of homelessness, and serve meals to folks in need. Now, in its 38th year, this is a Christmas tradition for individuals and families alike.

Whether you celebrate Christmas or not, we invite you to join us for a few hours to do something good and bring some warmth and cheer to people who may not have anyone else to wish them a merry Christmas. All instructions and supplies are provided, along with a volunteer lead to serve as point person for each site.

Choose your project based on location, type of activity, or time of day — we have something for people of all ages and abilities! Volunteer spots go fast but we still have a number of projects that need your help.

Along with sending teams of volunteers out to serve folks in need, we also host a blood drive at our community center, located in Dupont Circle.

Advance registration is required for all D25 volunteer projects, except the blood drive, although making an appointment to donate blood is highly encouraged.

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Douglas & Son Services is a family owned and operated company which provides comprehensive plumbing, gas, and HVAC services in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia.

As colder weather approaches make sure your home is ready — inside and out — for the winter months!

Douglas & Son Services wants to be The Affordable Expert Technician that you call for all of your plumbing, gas, heating and air conditioning needs.

Services include, but are not limit to:

• HVAC Unit Annual Check-Ups, Maintenance, Installation, Repair and Replacement
• Thermostat Installation, Repair and Replacement
• Gas Line Installation, Repair and Replacement
• Plumbing Faucets & Fixtures Installation, Repair and Replacement
• Sewer Drain Cleaning
• Tank and Tankless Hot Water Heater Installation, Repair and Replacement
• Whole-House Water Filtration Systems
• Sump Pump Installation and Replacement

Douglas & Son Services online at douglasandsonservices.com | 301-467-1440

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.