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This Mother’s Day, skip standard flower delivery and give Mom an experience that lingers long after the flowers have bloomed.

Blooming Blossoms is hosting a Mother’s Day experience that hits all the right notes. Join us at our flower studio in Silver Spring for a hands-on floral workshop, the perfect calming two-hour escape. We’ll guide you through creating a gorgeous arrangement of fresh flowers, while sipping on drinks and nibbling on gourmet pastries.

Whether you’re celebrating Mom, Grandma, or your favorite mentor, it’s the perfect way to relax and bond in a creative, upscale environment. We are hosting sessions the entire week leading up to Mother’s Day weekend, so you can choose the workshop time that fits your schedule best. Come make a memory (and a masterpiece) together!

Spaces are limited to keep things intimate and relaxing. Don’t wait until the last minute—click the button below to book your tickets online today!

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Celebrities

Maryland resident Pat Sajak will take his final spin on Celebrity Wheel of Fortune. Although he retired from hosting the regular version of Wheel of Fortune in June 2024 after more than four decades, Sajak returned briefly to host the fifth season of the celebrity spinoff. His final episode airs June 10 on ABC.

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Announcement

Potomac Village, MD — FIT CLUB, a new fitness concept focused on efficient, results-driven strength training, has officially opened its doors in Potomac Village.

Designed for busy adults who want real results without spending hours in the gym, FIT CLUB delivers personalized, science-based workouts in just 15 minutes. The studio features cutting-edge adaptive resistance strength training technology that guides members through safe, controlled movements, helping build muscle, improve balance, and support long-term health.


Event

Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington, DC (PPMW) will host its 2026 Impact Gala on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., dinner, dancing and impactful programming, at the beautiful Waldorf Astoria downtown Washington, DC. The annual event will bring together a stylish crowd of advocates, community leaders, and supporters to raise critical funds for the organization’s “Fight Forward” campaign, which supports access to reproductive health care, education, and advocacy across the region. Along with live music, diner and programming, special guest appearances include actress and activist Sophia Bush, professional soccer champion Ashlyn Harris, and other special invited guests.  Join us for a fabulous evening for an important cause. 


Beyond MoCo

Bret Michaels, the frontman of the rock band Poison, spent his Saturday night partying in Ocean City, MD. Michaels, who has sold over 65 million albums worldwide and is known for hits such as “Talk Dirty to Me,” “Something to Believe In,” “Nothing But a Good Time,” and the number-one ballad “Every Rose Has Its Thorn,” was in town to support a local charity and ended up hanging out much longer than expected.

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