Trivia Night @ Caddies on Cordell
2025-07-15 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-07-22 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-07-29 19:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Caddies on Cordell, 4922 Cordell Avenue, Bethesda, MD, 20814, United States
Come to Caddies on Cordell every Tuesday at 7:30 PM for Trivia Night. It’s free to play, and there are gift card prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams. Enjoy Happy Hour prices from 3-10 PM, and half off pizza all day long!

B-CC English Conversation Club
2025-07-16 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-07-23 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-07-30 11:00 - 12:30 | B-CC Regional Services Center, 4805 Edgemoor Lane, 2nd Floor, Bethesda, MD, 20814, United States
Join us every Wednesday at the B-CC Regional Services Center to practice conversational English in small groups. Share your experiences and culture with other non-native English speakers in a friendly environment. For more information, please view our flyer here.

Trivia Wednesdays at Caddies on Cordell
2025-07-16 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-07-23 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-07-30 19:00 - 20:30 | Caddies on Cordell, 4922 Cordell Avenue, Bethesda, MD, 20814, United States
Trivia Wednesdays from 7pm-8:30pm
Gift Card Prizes 1st – $40 2nd – $25 3rd – $15 | 10 for $10 Wings | Happy Hour until 10pm!

Live From the Lawn
2025-07-16 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-07-23 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-07-30 19:30 - 21:00 | The Mansion at Strathmore
Join us all summer long!
Settle on the lawn each week for FREE Live from the Lawn concerts on Wednesdays. Enjoy food from our BBQ tent or bring your own.
All Live from the Lawn shows are family friendly. Mark your calendars and RSVP today!
July 9: Yellow Dubmarine
July 16: JigJam
July 23: Chopteeth Afrofunk Big Band
July 30: Rainbow Girls
August 6: Elida Almeida
August 13: UkeFest Finale
August 20: Juliet Lloyd Band

Toddler Storytime at Connie Morella
2025-07-17 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-07-22 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-07-24 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-07-29 10:30 - 12:00 | Connie Morella Library, 7400 Arlington Road, Bethesda, MD, 20814, United States
Get up and get moving at storytime! These 20-30-minute programs are full of a diverse collection of books, songs and fun activities. They are designed to introduce your child to the culture of reading and help develop your child’s language skills. Children are encouraged to engage with the stories and activities, and their grownups are encouraged to participate in the program along with children. ​
Toddler Storytime is held at 10:30 AM and again at 11:15 AM.

English Conversation Club
2025-07-17 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-07-24 13:00 - 15:00 | Connie Morella Library, 7400 Arlington Road, Bethesda, MD, 20814, United States
English learners, join us Thursday afternoons to practice your speaking and listening skills in an informal, friendly and relaxed setting. All are welcome!
Have fun and meet new people while gaining language skills and knowledge. Groups are led by volunteer facilitators who are native English speakers and guide conversations on relevant topics.

Yappy Hour at Caddies
2025-07-17 17:30 - 20:00, 2025-07-24 17:30 - 20:00 | Caddies on Cordell, 4922 Cordell Avenue, Bethesda, MD, 20814, United States
Thursdays | 5:30pm-8:30pm
For every Tito’s Handmade Vodka cocktail purchased Thursdays June through September, Tito’s Handmade Vodka will donate $1 to Warrior Canine Connection, up to $1,000.
Paw-dras | Tito’s Handmade Vodka, orange juice, cranberry juice
Daily Walk | Tito’s Handmade Vodka, lemonade, iced tea
Loyal Labrador | Tito’s Handmade Vodka, ginger beer, squeeze of lime
Salty Dog | Tito’s Handmade Vodka, grapefruit juice with a salted rim
All-Time Furravorite | Tito’s Handmade Vodka, club soda, slice of orange, slice of lime

Cool Concerts for Kids
2025-07-17 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-07-24 19:00 - 20:30 | The Mansion at Strathmore
Join us all summer long!
Settle on the lawn each week for FREE Cool Concerts for Kids on select Thursdays. Enjoy food from our BBQ tent or bring your own. Cool Concerts for Kids promise to offer soul-stirring tunes for people of all ages while creating fun ways for younger audiences to interact with the music. Mark your calendars and RSVP today!
July 10: Divi Roxx Kids
July 17: Old-Time Music & Dance Party with Becky Hill, Rachel Eddy & Friends
July 24: Cool Concerts for Kids: Lucy Kalantari & The Jazz Cats

La Unica
2025-07-18 18:00 | Woodmont Triangle, Corner of Norfolk & St. Elmo Avenues

Climb On at Caddies on Cordell
2025-07-19 21:30 - 2025-07-20 01:30 | Caddies on Cordell, 4922 Cordell Avenue, Bethesda, MD, 20814, United States
Pop Rock, No Cover Charge

Make a Cattuccino
2025-07-22 17:00 - 19:00 | Connie Morella Library, 7400 Arlington Road, Bethesda, MD, 20814, United States
Make a cute and decorative cat cappuccino.

Paper clay is an easy, air dry medium used for creating trinkets and decorative items. Join us as we use it to make faux cattuccinos, a cappuccino with a cat for the latte art!
Supplies for the event are limited and will be provided on a first come, first serve basis. Questions about this program? Contact the Connie Morella Library 240-777-0970

"Speak your mind even if your voice shakes." RBG Diverse Federal Work Support
2025-07-22 17:00 - 19:00 | B-CC Regional Services Center, 4805 Edgemoor Lane, 2nd Floor, Bethesda, MD, 20814, United States
+FREE event is designed to create a welcoming & supportive space for federal workers+
++This event is for everyone and requires RSVP by all! We welcome ALL community members (children included) to join us to support our hard working & dedicated current/former federal workers-neighbors/families/friends.++

Healing and Moving Forward in Community-providing a community space for federal workers to convene and heal

This event has two parts:
Part I: Supportive workshops for Federal/federal adjacent Workers [current/former ](1 hour)
Part II: Welcoming/supportive remarks from various leaders (1.5-2 hrs) *begins @ 5pm
*The two part event will overlap slightly.

Goals:
● Uplift those who uplift others
● Offer diverse pathways for engagement, whether tending to one’s nervous system and spirit or focusing on career growth through resume workshops
● Provide support, resources & future discounted services to displaced/concerned federal workers/federal adjacent
Workshop Agenda Overview–RSVP REQUIRED for federal/federal adjacent employees ONLY
1 hour | Breakout Sessions (Attendees choose based on their individual needs)
45 minutes
Wellness & Emotional Support:
Tend to Your Spirit, Mind, Body & Soul, Artistic Therepeutic Side & Strategy Coaching
● Guided meditation, grounding exercises, space for reflection & inner renewal
● Supporting nutrtion, exercise & artistic outlets
● Supporting purpose-driven leaders through cycles of being and becoming
A. *Apoorva Seivastava-Breath & Meditation Teacher- linkedin.com/in/apoorva-srivastava-mph-27344b36 & IG apoorva0526
B. *Ronny Kemprenich-Trauma Informed Therapist-Art Therapy-www.linkedin.com/in/ronny-kempenich-lcpat-lcpc-80bb2bb7
*Natalie Mindel (by video)-former CMS & Founder NM Consulting Services & NVM Movement–www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-mindel-6742aa113
*Arielle Mir-(by video) ICF Certified Coach/Facilitator/Community Leader-www.linkedin.com/in/arielle-mir-8b33ba9
Career Coaching & Employment Resources:
Career Coaching/Mock Interview & Resume Prep/Reemployment Resources
● Mock interview prep & resume review
● Coaching for future employment opportunities & interests
● Resource sharing for reemployment opportunities
A. *Laurie McWright-former CMS leader & Career Coaching-www.linkedin.com/in/laura-mcwright-3108905
B. *Suja Joseph-MD Dept. of Labor Reemployment Director-www.linkedin.com/in/sujajoseph
*Brian Schwartz (by video)-Transformational Coach-Consultant-www.linkedin.com/in/briandanielschwartz
Job Matchmaking, Legal Therepeutic Support, HR Expertise & Confidence Coaching:
Job Matchmaking & Confidence Supports
● Career support for federal workers & employment matchmaking
● Tips for navigating transitions & job applications
● Resource sharing mental & physical well-being in legal employment (easily applied to other fields)
● HR Tips & Confidence Boosting
A. *Jeff Grant-Schedule F -former CMS leader & Schedule Founder-www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-grant-480aaa19
B. *Denise Premure, LICSW-Associate Director Lawyer Assistance Programs, DC Bar-DMV Attorney Assistance Program (MD, DC & VA Bar Associations)
C. *Gail D’Almeida, Founder, Confidence Coach & HR Leader www.linkedin.com/in/gaildalmeida

15 mins | Group Conversation & Closing Reflections
● Shared experiences on recently leaving the government
● Facilitated discussion on healing and moving forward
● Opportunities for shared wisdom & community building
* All former presenters from above workshops
Moderator: *Megan Mason-former CMS leader & Director Government Affairs & Public Policy at Steptoe LLP www.linkedin.com/in/megan-mason-mcm-9230621
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FREE & Open to All Community Members Interested-This event is for everyone but we want to give a special voice to women in predominantly male dominated professions and provide a forum for their voices in this opening session.
Women in StEAM-No We WON’T SIT DOWN-Sometimes we just need to listen to our dead foreMOTHERS like RBG once said “Women Belong in All Places Where Decisions Are Being Made”
Introduction/Welcome (begins promptly at 5pm) : Ilana Cohen, Esq.– CEO EML Consulting Inc. (5 mins)
Supportive Opening Remarks: Councilmember Evan Glass & Councilmember Marc Kormen (10 mins)
Keynote Speakers:
**Jeff Grant, Founder Schedule F Healthcare Strategies LLC http://schedf.com (15 mins)
**Melanie Egorin, Former Assistant Secretary for Legislation 10/2021-1/2025, U.S. Dept. of HHS www.linkedin.com/in/melanie-egorin-a82a534b (20 mins)
**Video Messages from national leaders around the country in healthcare (legal & medical) (X mins)
**Denise Perme, LICSW- Associate Director Lawyer Assistance Programs, DC Bar-DMV Attorney Assistance Programs (10 mins)
**Rowan Shmueli, Paw by Paw Dog TrainingTherapeutic Advantages of Pets ex: dogs www.pawbypawdogtraining.com IG: pawbypawdogtraining (5 mins)
**Ilana Cohen-resource sharing summary for materials around the room (5 mins)
**Video Messages/Testimonials from individuals around the country (X mins)
++If you are unable to attend and wish to provide a resource , professional and/or personal video message please contact EMLconsultinginc@gmail.com ASAP as all videos must be submitted by 7/19/25.++
Special Dedication
This is a grassroots event that is in honor & memory of a friend, colleague & maternal health warrior –a Federal worker recently lost to suicide– Read Caitlin Cross-Barnet’s Story here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/2025/05/20/federal-workers-trump-mental-health/?pwapi_token=[REDACTED]
Vendor, Volunteer & Resource Opportunities
Vendors/Donors/Employers: Do you want to support federal workers and/or share your items/services at a free or reduced rate and resources. If you would like to be a vendor or provide resources, items or services please contact us by EOD 7/19/25.
Volunteers Needed: SSL Hours Available; Day of set-up & clean-up; Social media outreach; Media outreach; Fielding responses to emails about attending or participating as a vendor/resource/speaker
Resources: Do you want to provide helpful resources to our attendees. Please contact us by EOD 7/19/25 to secure a table for your materials.
**Interested vendors/donors/employers/resources please contact us directly at EMLconsultinginc@gmail.com ASAP but no later than 7/19/25. If you are unable to attend in person but would like to share materials please contact us ASAP and we can provide a mailing address for your materials and set them up for you in your absence. Thank you.**
Event Hosted By: EML is a social justice, advocacy & legal consulting corporation founded approximately 10 years ago to support bringing up hundreds of kids from Parkland for the March after the tragic Valentine’s Day high school shooting. We have also done some work on child sex abuse issues in Maryland. EML has been on a bit of a hiatus but it is the host for this event for federal workers because we know how critical it is for all of us that have been impacted.
Disclaimer: While political members of our community may be present and/or give brief remarks this is NOT a political event. The purpose of this event is to support our federal hard-working friends/neighbors/family members impacted by the changes to the federal workforce

Rise Band & Show
2025-07-25 18:00 | Woodmont Triangle, Corner of Norfolk & St. Elmo Avenues

BE Well X Equinox Fitness on the Lane
2025-07-26 09:00 - 10:00 | MD
Workout with the best Equinox instructors on Bethesda Lane!

"Our Earth" Book Discussion Club
2025-07-26 15:30 - 17:00 | Connie Morella Library, 7400 Arlington Road, Bethesda, MD, 20814, United States
Come, share your ideas and learn more about environmental topics in this space for thoughtful exchange, around fiction and non-fiction books.

Starting from a common base to have real discussions about the environment, this book discussion club is a great way to deepen ideas, have respectful debates while listening to the points of view of others and broaden our understanding and vision on this important topic. Together, we may discover new forms of commitment and imagine new sustainable and desirable horizons.
This month we’re having an open discussion! Come and discuss any of the books we’ve read previously, anything good you’re reading on your own, or any other environmental topics! (We’ll be back to our regular book discussions in September.)

A Complete Unknown
2025-07-26 20:45 - 23:05 | County Lot 24, 4650 Willow Lane, Bethesda, MD, 20814, United States
Starring: Timothee Chalamet; Edward Norton; Elle Fanning; Monica BarbaroDirector: James MangoldRated: R; Runtime: 140 min; 2024
In 1961, an unknown 19-year-old Bob Dylan (Timothée Chalamet) arrives in New York City with his guitar and forges relationships with musical icons on his meteoric rise, culminating in a groundbreaking performance that reverberates around the world.
