The Arts Barn Legacy Campaign is raising funds to refurbish seating in Gaithersburg’s 99-seat upper-level theater, with a fundraising event, “Conversations of Love,” featuring live jazz, wine tasting, and a silent auction scheduled for February 28. (more…)
Montgomery County government has announced that the 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment survey is now open, allowing residents to provide feedback that will help area hospitals, including Adventist HealthCare, Holy Cross Health, MedStar Health, and Johns Hopkins Suburban Hospital, determine which programs to develop and how best to serve the community. (more…)
The sailing lifestyle starts with a single moment. A breeze filling the sails. A quiet morning on the Bay. A weekend exploring new places with nothing but the horizon ahead.
For generations, the Chesapeake Bay has inspired sailors with its protected waters, charming waterfront towns, and endless opportunities to explore. It’s a place where a short afternoon sail can become a lifelong passion, and where every trip on the water offers a new adventure.
Every fall, the Annapolis Sailboat Show brings that lifestyle within reach.
From October 15–18, downtown Annapolis transforms into a celebration of sailing, bringing together beautiful sailboats, passionate sailors, industry experts, and waterfront experiences in America’s sailing capital.
Walk the docks, step aboard sailboats from around the world, discover new designs, connect with the sailing community, and imagine where the wind could take you next. You don’t have to be an experienced sailor to enjoy the show. You just have to be curious.
The Annapolis Sailboat Show offers a rare opportunity to experience the sailing world all in one place. Explore sleek performance sailboats built for adventure. Step aboard comfortable cruising yachts designed for weekend escapes. Discover spacious catamarans that offer a new way to experience life on the water.
Every boat represents a different possibility.
Maybe it’s learning to sail for the first time. Maybe it’s planning weekend adventures on the Chesapeake. Maybe it’s simply discovering a new passion you never knew you had. Walk the docks, talk with sailing experts, and explore the boats, brands, and resources that can help make sailing part of your story.
The Annapolis Sailboat Show is more than an event. It’s a celebration of the people, places, and experiences that make sailing special.
Beyond the docks, visitors can experience the best of fall in Annapolis. Stroll historic brick-lined streets, enjoy waterfront dining, browse local shops, and take in views of sailboats moving through the harbor.
Throughout the show grounds, connect with sailing organizations, charter companies, outfitters, and marine experts who help make the sailing lifestyle more accessible. It’s a weekend filled with discovery, community, and the unmistakable energy of a city built around the water.
For many people, sailing is a dream they’ve always wanted to explore but didn’t know where to begin. The Annapolis Sailboat Show helps turn curiosity into confidence.
Take part in educational opportunities designed for every level of experience, including the First Sail Workshop for beginners, Cruisers University for in-depth sailing education, and free daily seminars led by experienced sailors and industry experts.
Whether you’re stepping aboard for the first time or building the skills to go farther, these programs provide the knowledge and confidence to enjoy more time on the water.
Sailing is about more than the boat.
It’s the quiet morning sail. The sunset over the harbor. The weekend escape with friends. The feeling of discovering somewhere new. The Annapolis Sailboat Show brings together the boats, people, and possibilities that make the sailing lifestyle so rewarding.
Come step aboard, meet the sailing community, and discover where your next adventure begins.
Seven different awardees will receive a grant from the Office of Statewide Broadband’s Computer Lab Program (MD-CLP) to purchase computer equipment.
The National Weather Service has released its first set of maps for potential snow on Wednesday and it’s significant different than model outputs you may have seen shared by others last week.
Jamie McIntyre, former CNN military affairs and senior Pentagon correspondent, as well as former Washington Examiner senior writer for defense and national security, will speak about how the events on 9/11 and the aftermath ushered in a “post-truth” era in America. Jamie has written extensively on this topic and draws from a life-long career in journalism, including his time at the Pentagon on 9/11.
This event is FREE and open to everyone!
BETHESDA, YOUR SATURDAY MORNING PLANS JUST GOT MORE CREATIVE.
Join Craft Cart at Coffee Republic on Saturday, September 26, from 11:00 AM–1:00 PM for a beginner-friendly faux stained glass experience filled with creativity, coffee and connection.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) have responded to multiple calls for downed trees and power lines due to the high winds on Sunday afternoon, including a tree that fell through the roof of an occupied bedroom.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has arrested a 56-year-old Silver Spring man for multiple armed robberies in Montgomery County and surrounding areas, linking him to incidents at Chipotle, Advanced Auto Parts, and a county liquor store before his February 13 arrest. (more…)
GameStop at 18328 Contour Rd Space 25 in the Montgomery Village Plaza shopping center has closed. (more…)
The National Weather Service still has most of the area under an “Elevated” snow risk for Wednesday, but has changed Thursday to a “Limited” threat risk as weather models continuing to show less snow associated with this event.
Eater DC recently released its February edition of the “Hottest New Restaurants Around DC” and three Maryland restaurants have been included, two of which are right here in Montgomery County.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) is advising to “Be Aware, Be Informed, Be Prepared” as a High Wind Warning goes into effect at 10am today until 10pm.