MoCo

The Good Counsel community is celebrating beloved staff member, Mario Gonzalez, as he turns 70 years old and begins his 37th year working as part of the school’s maintenance staff. The school is hosting ‘Mario Fest’ on Friday, September 13th at 6pm to celebrate him and has announced the Spirit of Mario Scholarship drive to benefit a current Good Counsel student who embodies the spirit of Mario and contributes to the Good Counsel community.

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Event

Music. Art. Food. Community. The Takoma Park Folk Festival brings it all together for one free, unforgettable day. Discover six stages of live music from around the world, shop an acclaimed juried craft show, enjoy international cuisine, connect with local community organizations, and let the kids explore crafts and activities in the Children's Nook. It's one of the region's most beloved traditions, and a celebration of the creativity, diversity, and welcoming spirit that has long defined Takoma Park.

New this year! Jam at the Crossroads is a place for musicians of all levels to come together and be part of the music.


Restaurants

Okaeri Japanese Cafe, which means “Welcome Home” in Japanese, is currently holding its soft opening. Okaeri is located the space that was previously home to Eerkins Uygher Cuisine at 1701 Rockville Pike # B1 at Shops at Congressional Village in Rockville. Eerkins closed following a kitchen fire in May 2022 and reopened in a different Rockville location in March 2023.

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