Explore Your Creative Side with Kentlands Mansion Workshops

Bring your Pinterest board to life with Kentlands Mansion’s creative class workshops. Explore the world of washi tape, create a floral arrangement in a vintage teacup, build a terrarium habitat, and learn the techniques to create and style a tasty charcuterie board. The elegant 19th century estate is located at 320 Kent Square Road. All guests are required to socially distance and wear masks.

World of Washi
Sunday, February 6, 10 a.m. – Noon
$40/$35 City of Gaithersburg Resident
Register online here.

Explore the world of washi with this fun workshop. Celebrate your favorite holiday by learning how to make a festive clothespin wreath with washi tape. It’s a sweet way to show your love and add festive décor to your home no matter the occasion.

Teas & Blooms
Sunday, March 6, 2 – 4 p.m.
$60/$55 City of Gaithersburg Resident
Register online here.

Creating a beautiful floral arrangement in a vintage teacup is a great way to upcycle. This class is perfect for beginners and for those more experienced who want to try something new. The workshop is led by an experienced florist who will give you secrets and tips to create a balanced and beautiful teacup arrangement. Flowers may vary; all materials are included. The only thing you need to bring is your enthusiasm and a beautiful vintage teacup ready for a second chance to shine. After the workshop, enjoy tea and scones at Kentlands Mansion.

Terrariums 101
Sunday, April 3, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
$35/$30 City of Gaithersburg Resident
Registration link available on March 1 at RecXpress (#12358)

Build your own habitat in this terrarium workshop. You’ll create your own self-sustaining little world using soil layers, rocks and small tropical plants in large mason jars. An expert art instructor will teach you how to use modeling clay to design additions to the habitat, like creatures, forestry and a fairy house.

Once Upon a Board
Thursday, May 12, 7 – 9 p.m.
$60/$55 City of Gaithersburg Resident
Registration link available on March 1 at RecXpress (#12359)

Charcuterie boards are tasty, beautiful, and perfect for any gathering or occasion. Filled with a variety of meats, cheeses, and other delicious fixings, these boards can be customized to your liking. Whether you’re looking to impress at your next get together or create the ideal snack to enjoy with your family, meat and cheese boards are the perfect solution. Learn the techniques and skills needed to create and style your very own board time and time again.

For more information, please e-mail [email protected] or call 301-258-6425. Follow Kentlands Mansion on Pinterest, Instagram and Facebook. Visit us at www.gaithersburgmd.gov.

Bring your Pinterest board to life with Kentlands Mansion’s creative class workshops. Explore the world of washi tape, create a floral arrangement in a vintage teacup, build a terrarium habitat, and learn the techniques to create and style a tasty charcuterie board. The elegant 19th century estate is located at 320 Kent Square Road. All guests are required to socially distance and wear masks.

Details:

World of Washi

Sunday, February 6, 10 a.m. – Noon
$40/$35 City of Gaithersburg Resident
Register online here.

Explore the world of washi with this fun workshop. Celebrate your favorite holiday by learning how to make a festive clothespin wreath with washi tape. It’s a sweet way to show your love and add festive décor to your home no matter the occasion.

Other upcoming events from Kentlands Mansion:

Teas & Blooms

Sunday, March 6, 2 – 4 p.m.
$60/$55 City of Gaithersburg Resident
Register online here.

Creating a beautiful floral arrangement in a vintage teacup is a great way to upcycle. This class is perfect for beginners and for those more experienced who want to try something new. The workshop is led by an experienced florist who will give you secrets and tips to create a balanced and beautiful teacup arrangement. Flowers may vary; all materials are included. The only thing you need to bring is your enthusiasm and a beautiful vintage teacup ready for a second chance to shine. After the workshop, enjoy tea and scones at Kentlands Mansion.

Terrariums 101

Sunday, April 3, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
$35/$30 City of Gaithersburg Resident
Registration link available on March 1 at RecXpress (#12358)

Build your own habitat in this terrarium workshop. You’ll create your own self-sustaining little world using soil layers, rocks and small tropical plants in large mason jars. An expert art instructor will teach you how to use modeling clay to design additions to the habitat, like creatures, forestry and a fairy house.

Once Upon a Board

Thursday, May 12, 7 – 9 p.m.
$60/$55 City of Gaithersburg Resident
Registration link available on March 1 at RecXpress (#12359)

Charcuterie boards are tasty, beautiful, and perfect for any gathering or occasion. Filled with a variety of meats, cheeses, and other delicious fixings, these boards can be customized to your liking. Whether you’re looking to impress at your next get together or create the ideal snack to enjoy with your family, meat and cheese boards are the perfect solution. Learn the techniques and skills needed to create and style your very own board time and time again.

For more information, please e-mail [email protected] or call 301-258-6425. Follow Kentlands Mansion on Pinterest, Instagram and Facebook. Visit us at www.gaithersburgmd.gov.

574 Market Street E is an updated, end-unit townhouse in sought-after Lakelands, one of Gaithersburg’s most desirable communities located next to the Kentlands with endless dining, shopping, entertainment, and nightlife options. This bright and open 2,850+ square foot Tarquin model home offers high ceilings, detailed crown molding, tray ceilings, recessed lighting, gleaming hardwood floors, wainscotting, a gas fireplace, and an abundance of windows letting in tons of natural light.

574 Market Street E • Gaithersburg • 3 beds, 3.5 baths • Offered at $695,000 • Listed by @theagency_dc & @teamnurit

https://teamnurit.com/homes-for-sale/MD/gaithersburg/20878/574-market-st-e/lid-61e6f33d88f3f23466f39b1b

Have you tried to hire a plumber recently (or any other tradesperson for that matter)? You may have noticed it is increasingly difficult to find qualified plumbers and that prices have increased dramatically. You are not alone. A phenomenon in the last 20 years, fewer and fewer Americans have entered the trades for a variety of reasons. Prestige, societal pressures, and a cultural shift away from labor intensive careers have pushed young people towards different career paths. As of 2021, for every 5 master plumbers that retire only 1 fills their place. Moreover, the average age of a plumber is 55 years old. The numbers are staggering and indicate a looming crisis as plumbers and tradespeople are critical to a functioning society.

The Drain Guys, a plumbing company based in Rockville, Maryland, is working to promote the plumbing trade as a viable career path for the next generation of people entering the workforce. Their mission, besides providing affordable plumbing services to Montgomery County and its surrounding areas, is to help young people build successful lives with financial stability and a clear path to retirement in a time of increased economic uncertainty. The Drain Guys hopes to help dispel the myth that plumbing is not a respectable, lucrative career. In fact, experienced plumbers in Montgomery County often command well over $100,000 per year plus competitive benefits,

As such, The Drain Guys is offering a plumbing apprenticeship program.

The program will immerse the winning candidate into a 90 day experience where they will work closely with an expert plumber 30 hours per week. The person will be paid hourly. At the end of the program, they will be offered a full time salaried position at The Drain Guys. Everyone is encouraged to apply for the program, including people with no plumbing experience. The Drain Guys will pick a winner in February 2022.

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The Drain Guys is a licensed and insured plumbing company based in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington DC. They are able to assist with all your residential and commercial plumbing needs. Call them at  240-885-9264 or visit their website to request a quote.

The Federalist Pig Holiday Feast is now available to order through Ensemble

Details: https://www.ensemble.co/federalist-pig-holiday-feast/

We recently had a chance to sample the package, check out a few of the photos!

Package serves 4-6. Contact them at [email protected] to place your order by December 17. Pickup is available at Ensemble in Bethesda or Federalist Pig in Adams Morgan or Hyattsville between 11am-1pm on Friday, December 24 (Christmas Eve). All side dishes are vegetarian.

Choose your protein:

½ Turkey $160
3lb Smoked Ham $150
rubbed in brown sugar and spice glazed
3lbs of Sliced Brisket $185
Served with the following sides:

1 dozen Cluster Slider Rolls 16oz of Cranberry BBQ Sauce (or a choice of preferred sauce)
40oz pan of Mac & Cheese
40oz pan of Texas Toast Stuffing
40oz pan of Buttermilk Smashed Potatoes
40oz pan of Crispy Brussels Sprouts
40oz pan of Candied Sweet Potatoes with Gingersnap Crust
A 9″ Apple Pie from Ted’s Bulletin

Pogo Tree Experts (@pogotreeexperts) will be holding an Urban Wood Sale on this Saturday, December 11, and Sunday, December 12, from 10am to 2pm at their ACME Biomass Reduction Inc. Compost Facility at 21601 New Hampshire Ave in Brookeville, MD.

The IUL MOCO Student Holiday Festival will provide an environment to celebrate MCPS African American and/or students of African descent as they continue to navigate their way through the COVID pandemic and define their new sense of normalcy. The free event includes various presentations throughout the day, including a special presentation of the IUL COVID Student Creativity Competition

(www.iulmocostudentsfirst.org), an ongoing competition for Montgomery County students to express their thoughts on how they are coping with the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, there will be a holiday raffle for some great prizes, holiday games/activities and a dance party featuring a local DJ. Food will be served at 12 noon. Special guests will visit throughout the day. Montgomery County COVID protocols will be enforced, including wearing masks indoors.

Hosted by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Montgomery County Chapter, the event will take place from 10 am until 4 pm at the Silver Spring Civic Building in Downtown Silver Spring, MD. The event is FREE, but you must RSVP for entry at www.tinyurl.com/MOCOSTUDENTFALLFESTIVAL.

For more information contact Kevin Johnson at (301) 968-5202 or [email protected].

The African American Health Programs (AAHP) Targeted COVID-19 Response Program, implemented by the National Center for Children and Families has partnered with Hearts In Mind Counseling and Fit Fathers to provide FREE mental health counseling to African American and Black residents of Montgomery County, Maryland.

So please join our “Mental Health on My Block” event hosted by radio host Joe Clair who will engage families, individuals, and youth in dialogue on mental well-being. Additionally, the community initiative will feature informative panel discussions, fun activities, COVID-19 testing and vaccines, free giveaways, a mental health resource fair, food, and a live broadcast from 93.9 WKYS FM.

Saturday, December 4
11am-3pm

Plum Gar Community Center
19561 Scenery Drive
Germantown, MD 20876

Visit www.AAHPcovid.com for additional health events and dates. No appointment required!