Bethesda Community Garden Club Annual Plant Sale May 2, 2013

Spring is here, and so is our annual plant sale!!!

 The club members have been digging and potting since last summer!

Attention all gardeners and plant lovers! You won't want to miss the Bethesda Community Garden Club's Annual Plant Sale.

Rain or shine, the 2012 sale will run from 7:00 am until 1:00 pm on Thursday, May 2nd, at the Bethesda Farm Women's Market, 7155 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD.

Metered public parking is available in the lot behind the market.

Find wonderful buys on a large selection of perennials grown in members' well-tended gardens, plus herbs,vegetables, annuals, native plants, shrubs, and vines. Novices and experts alike can pose their gardening questions to knowledgeable garden club members on site.

There is still time to donate plants from your garden.  If you have any plants to donate please contact us for information on where to deliver the plants.  During the next week, we also could use volunteers' help identifying and marking plants.

Proceeds benefit various community projects, including landscaping at Bethesda and Davis libraries and a Montgomery College scholarship in landscape technology. Plan now to support the Bethesda Garden Club Annual Plant Sale -- celebrating 90 years of community service:

For information on the Bethesda Community Garden Club Click Below: 

http://bcgc.esiteasp.com/bcgc/home.nxg

Bethesda Literary Festival April 19-21, 2013

One of the great advantages of living in Bethesda, or nearby is having access to many cultural events.  The credit has to go to the Bethesda Urban Partnership, Inc. (Bethesda UP) a group of local business owners and residential communities that came together and created a partnership supervised by a board of 10 individuals.  They have done and are doing a terrific job making Bethesda Downtown the inviting place it has become.

This weekend, Bethesda is celebrating the 14th annual Literary Festival with a variety of local and national journalists, poets and authors. As in past years, there aare a number of writing contests and the winners will be announced at a special event.

For a list of 2013 winners check out Laura L Thornton blog in the BethesdaPatch.com: 

Chevy Chase Writers Selected as Finalists in Bethesda Literary Festival Contests

 These are the featured guest authors: 

Kate Alcott • Amanda Bennett • Chris Bohjalian • Ken Budd • Arun Chaudhary • 

Michael Collier • Ellen Cromwell • Rachel S. Cox • David DeVorkin • Elyse Harrison •
Caitlin Horrocks • Nicole Idar • Diane Kidd • Thomas Mallon • David Maraniss • Alice McDermott • Robert W. Merry • Liza Mundy • Valerie O. Patterson • Lynn Povich • John Radner •
Jill Smokler • Desiree J. Sterbini • Susan Stockdale • Margaret A. Weitekamp

There will be many entertainment events where authors will be reading from their books, and discussing them with other authors and the participating public.

These events take place in the downtown Bethesda area and are free to the public. 

For schedule and additional information check out: The Bethesda Literary Festival

The 7th Annual Strut Your Mutt comes to downtown Bethesda Saturday, May 19, 2012.  A combination dog parade and festival, Strut Your Mutt allows dogs and their owners to have a day of fun and possibly win prizes.  Held at the Woodmont Triangle (Norfolk and Woodmont Avenues), adults, kids and their furry friends are welcome to participate in the parade, learn about proper care and feeding for different breeds and possibly adopt a new furry family member of their own.

From 10am to 3pm, the Bethesda Chevy Chase Rotary Club will be sponsoring a day full of fun and merriment for humans and their four legged friends alike.  There will be contests for the dog and owner who look the most alike, Best Kisser (dogs only), Best Costume, Best Trick and Best Singer.  Participants in the dog parade will vie for Best Strut (small and large dog), Biggest Dog, Smallest Dog, Best Tail Wag, Best Parade Outfits and Best Mutt.  A raffle will also be held throughout the day, with winners announced towards the end of the event.  And the kids can have fun in the Kids Play Area.

Schedule of Events

• 10am to 3pm - Kids Play Area: bounce house and games
• 10am to 2pm - Buy tickets for raffle (winner gets 50% of the pot)
• 10:30am - Dog Parade line-up at the Main Stage
• 10:45am - Dog Parade
• 11:30am - Dog Contests on the Main Stage
• 12pm - 3pm - Dog training shows every half hour
• 2:15pm - Winners of the raffle will be announced

Of course, there will also be plenty of Bethesda vendors on-site.  Purchase new accessories for your pampered pooch, find a great vet in the Bethesda area, locate a doggy day care in your neighborhood or check out dog walkers available to keep your pet happy and healthy.  The Kids Play Area includes a moonbounce house, games and facepainting.  There will be plenty of food available for humans and dogs.  And don't forget about the dog adoption show presented by the Montgomery County Humane Society.

Bring the family, of both the two and four-legged variety, to the Strut Your Mutt event in downtown Bethesda on Saturday, May 19, 2012.  Everyone is pretty much guaranteed a good time.  And, you never know.  You may bring home a new furry member of the family at the end of the day.

FEATURED HOME OF THE WEEK

Harry Moore, Bringing You Home to Bethesda Real Estate

Originally posted on my Your Bethesda Community real estate blog here: http://yourbethesdacommunity.com/strut-your-mutt-in-downtown-bethesda/.

Beginning May 3, 2012 and concluding July 19, 2012, Veterans Park will be hosting free summer concerts in downtown Bethesda.  Every Thursday, from 6pm to 8pm, a featured artist or group will perform a wide variety of musical styles absolutely free to the public.  The complete schedule for this season's summer concerts in downtown Bethesda is as follows:

MAY 2012

• May 3rd - Swagfunk (R&B, Funk & Rock)
• May 10th - King Soul (Southern Soul)
• May 17th - Adrian Duke (Jazz)
• May 24th - Cheike Hamala Diabate (West African Funk)
• May 31st - Sweet Saludos (Latin/American/Cuban)

JUNE 2012

• June 7th - Sir Alan & the Calipso Ponzi Schemers (Hawaiian/Ska/Surf)
• June 14th - Swing Shift (Big Band)
• June 21st - The Beat Hotel, featuring the Bell Hop Horns (New Orleans Funk & Jazz)
• June 28th - Patrice (Soul & Jazz)

JULY 2012

• July 5th - JohnStone Reggae Band (Reggae)
• July 12th - Texas Chainsaw Horns (Horns/Funk)
• July 19th - Invitation (Variety/Dance)

The free summer concert series in downtown Bethesda was created to bring family-friendly entertainment to the downtown area.  Bring a lawn chair and/or blanket so you can enjoy the music in comfort.  A light jacket is recommended, since it can get chilly at night.  No matter what kind of music you like, you are sure to find something to enjoy at one of the free summer concerts in downtown Bethesda.

FEATURED HOME OF THE WEEK

Harry Moore, Bringing You Home to Bethesda Real Estate

Originally posted on my Bethesda Community real estate blog here: http://yourbethesdacommunity.com/free-summer-concerts-in-downtown-bethesda/.

Farmers markets are excellent opportunities to support your local farmers, florists and bakers while getting some of the best quality products around.  The Bethesda Farmers Market takes place every Saturday from 9am to 1pm beginning Saturday, May 5th and continuing through Saturday, October 27th this year.  The market operates on Norfolk Avenue, between Fairmont & St Elmo Avenues.  At the market, you can shop for fresh fruit and vegetables, pasture-raised meats and eggs, breads and other baked goods, fresh cut flowers, special artisan cheeses, local wines and more.

Some of the local business that participate in the Bethesda Farmers Market include:

• Atwaters Bakery - Sugar-free, fat-free, organic, hand-shaped breads made completely from scratch
• Black Oak Cut Flowers - Annuals, perennials, trees and shrubs
• Boordy Vineyards - Only available for 6 weeks (July 7-August 11)
• Garden Path Farm - Pasture-raised meat and eggs
• Knouse Fruitlands - Fresh fruit, including more than 30 types of apples, 22 kinds of peaches, nectarines, apricots, plums, cherries, corn, pumpkins and more
• Pleitez Produce - Fruits, including fresh strawberries and tomatoes
• Spiral Path Farm - Organic fruits, vegetables and herbs
• Spring Gap Mountain Creamery - Special artisan cheeses (blue, gouda and cheddar included)
• Wild Rose Soap - All natural products, including soaps, lotions and bath salts

Shopping isn't the only thing you'll find at the Bethesda Farmers Market, though.  Throughout the season, there will be book signings, live music, chef tastings and other activities to keep you entertained.  These events change every week.  That's why you need to come back often so you don't miss out.  Whether it rains or shines, the market will be open.  The only Saturday it will be closed, in fact, is October 6, 2012 for the 23rd Annual Taste of Bethesda food and music festival.  Don't miss out on your chance to purchase the freshest of fruits, vegetables, cheese and breads while helping support the local businesses that bring them to you.  Attend the Bethesda Farmers Market every Saturday from 9am to 1pm from May 5, 2012 to October 27, 2012.

Harry Moore, Bringing You Home to Bethesda Real Estate

Originally posted on my Bethesda Community real estate blog here: http://yourbethesdacommunity.com/bethesda-farmers-market/.

Bethesda Community Garden Club Annual Plant Sale May 3, 2012

Spring is Here!!!

 The club members have been digging and potting since last summer!

Attention all gardeners and plant lovers! You won't want to miss the Bethesda Community Garden Club's Annual Plant Sale.

Rain or shine, the 2012 sale will run from 7:00 am until 1:00 pm on Thursday, May 3rd, at the Bethesda Farm Women's Market, 7155 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD.

Metered public parking is available in the lot behind the market.

Find wonderful buys on a large selection of perennials grown in members' well-tended gardens, plus herbs,vegetables, annuals, native plants, shrubs, and vines. Novices and experts alike can pose their gardening questions to knowledgeable garden club members on site.

There is still time to donate plants from your garden or volunteer to dig plants from gardens' of individuals who cannot do the digging!  We also could use volunteer's help identifying and marking plants during the next couple of weeks.

Proceeds benefit various community projects, including landscaping at Bethesda and Davis libraries and a Montgomery College scholarship in landscape technology. Plan now to support the Bethesda Garden Club Annual Plant Sale -- celebrating 89 years of community service:

For information on the Bethesda Community Garden Club Click Below: 

http://bcgc.esiteasp.com/bcgc/home.nxg

 Click below for information on Downtown Bethesda and the Bethesda Women Farm Market:

http://www.bethesda.org/bethesda/farmers-market

For additional information contact Simone Bercu at 240 506 2370.

The Bethesda community has an amazing art community.  Downtown Bethesda is home to several galleries that showcase paintings, photography, mixed media and sculptures from local artists as well as those around the country and internationally.  On the second Friday of every month, all galleries in the downtown Bethesda area open their doors to the public from 6pm to 9pm for the Bethesda Art Walk.

The galleries that participate in the Bethesda Art Walk include:

• Frame Avenue, Art Gallery & Custom Framing - 4919 Cordell Ave
• Framer McGee's Gallery - 4936 Hampden Ln
• Gallery B - 7700 Wisconsin Ave, Suite E
• Lenore's Place - 7720 Wisconsin Ave
• Marin-Price Galleries - 7022 Wisconsin Ave
• Upstairs Art Studios - 4948 St Elmo Ave, Suite 208
• Waverly Street Gallery - 4600 East-West Hwy

Stroll up and down Wisconsin Avenue in downtown Bethesda to visit any of these galleries for yourself during the Bethesda Art Walk.  Free guided tours are available during the spring and fall for these galleries so you can learn more about certain featured artists, their works and the Bethesda art scene in particular.  Don't miss out on viewing some very interesting pieces at the Bethesda Art Walk this Friday, April 13, 2012.  However, if you can't make it out then, there will be another one on the second Friday of May (May 11, 2012).  If you love art or simply have an interest in learning more about it, the Bethesda Art Walk is the perfect opportunity to broaden your horizons.

Harry Moore, Bringing You Home to Bethesda Real Estate

Originally posted on my Bethesda Community real estate blog here: http://yourbethesdacommunity.com/bethesda-art-walk/.