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SUMMARY:THRIVE!  Family Fun!
DESCRIPTION:Art and crafts\, games and ice cream! 
URL:https://www.gparcmd.org/event/thrive-family-fun/
LOCATION:Duvall Park\, 14 Holly Drive\, Gaithersburg\, Gaithersburg\, 20877
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SUMMARY:Gaithersburg Book Festival
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URL:https://www.gparcmd.org/event/gaithersburg-book-festival/
LOCATION:Bohrer Park\, 506 S Frederick Ave\, Gaithersburg\, MD
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SUMMARY:Gaithersburg Chorus Spring Concert
DESCRIPTION:Gaithersburg Chorus Spring Concert\n\nDate:05/13/2025 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM \nLocation:Rosborough Cultural Arts and Wellness Center at Asbury Methodist Village409 Russell AvenueGaithersburg\, Maryland 20877\n\nAdd to my Calendar\n\nIn Spring\, the Gaithersburg Chorus presents A Musical Epistle—a concert of stories\, questions\, and reflections. This program serves as a letter to ourselves\, our children\, and our community\, exploring life’s shared gifts and challenges through music. \nFeaturing works by Flory Jagoda\, Orlando di Lasso\, Eric Whitacre\, Bill Withers\, Ricky Ian Gordon\, and more\, the chorus weaves together melodies and poetry that examine how we engage with beauty—and how that beauty can inspire and connect us all. \nUnder the direction of Music Director Melodia Rinaldi and accompanied by Guzal Isametdinova\, this concert invites audiences on a thought-provoking and heartfelt musical journey. \nGaithersburg Chorus concerts are free and open to the public.
URL:https://www.gparcmd.org/event/gaithersburg-chorus-spring-concert-2/
LOCATION:Rosborough Cultural Arts and Wellness Center at Asbury Methodist Village\, 409 Russell Avenue\, Gaithersburg\, MD\, 20877
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SUMMARY:Gaithersburg Chorus Spring Concert
DESCRIPTION:Date:05/09/2025 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM \nLocation:Good Shepherd Lutheran Church16420 South Westland DriveGaithersburg\, Maryland 20877\n\nAdd to my Calendar\n\nIn Spring\, the Gaithersburg Chorus presents “A Musical Epistle” – a concert of stories\, questions\, and reflections. This program serves as a letter to ourselves\, our children\, and our community\, exploring life’s shared gifts and challenges through music. \nFeaturing works by Flory Jagoda\, Orlando di Lasso\, Eric Whitacre\, Bill Withers\, Ricky Ian Gordon\, and more\, the chorus weaves together melodies and poetry that examine how we engage with beauty—and how that beauty can inspire and connect us all. \nUnder the direction of Music Director Melodia Rinaldi and accompanied by Guzal Isametdinova\, this concert invites audiences on a thought-provoking and heartfelt musical journey. \nGaithersburg Chorus concerts are free and open to the public.
URL:https://www.gparcmd.org/event/gaithersburg-chorus-spring-concert/
LOCATION:Good Shepherd Lutheran Church\, 16420 South Westland Drive\, Gaithersburg\, MD\, 20877\, United States
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SUMMARY:Oktoberfest
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, October 13\, 2024\n12 – 5 PMDust off your dirndl\, grab your lederhosen and get ready to Prost! The City of gaithersburg presents our annual celebration of Oktoberfest in early October each year\, from noon to 5 p.m. The festival takes place in and around the Arts Barn\, Kentlands Mansion\, Kentlands Village Green and along Main Street & Inspiration Lane. Admission and parking are free. Free wheelchair accessible shuttle service will run regularly during festival hours to and from satellite parking at 101 Orchard Ridge Drive\, just off of Quince Orchard Road. \nExperience a taste of Germany right in your own backyard with performances by the ever-popular Alte Kameraden German Band and Alt-Washingtonia Bavarian Dancers. Savor traditional festival food while enjoying selections from local breweries\, including Festival partners Dogfish Head Alehouse and Saints Row Brewing\, as well as Clear Skies Meadery\, Landmade Farm Brewery\, Two Story Chimney Ciderworks\, and Silly Yak Beer. Also available this year is non-alcoholic beer for sale by Sobar. \nFall festivities include professional pumpkin carving and apple cider pressing demonstrations\, fun inflatables\, hands-on crafts\, pumpkin and face painting\, balloon twisting\, bubbles\, artists and crafters\, family activities\, and strolling entertainers. Enjoy three stages of live entertainment featuring Sol Roots\, La Unica\, Donuts for Dinner\, and The Real Geniuses\, stroll through the business expo\, and explore restaurants and retail establishments within the Kentlands. Please note some activities have a nominal fee.
URL:https://www.gparcmd.org/event/gaithersburg-oktoberfest/
LOCATION:Kentlands Mansion
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SUMMARY:Thrive! Gaithersburg: Celebrating and creating a strong community
DESCRIPTION:Walder Park\, October 1\, 2023\, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. \nG-PARC announces Thrive! Gaithersburg: Celebrating and creating a strong community. \nThis first annual event\, sponsored by G-PARC and the City of Gaithersburg\, brings together activities that connect our Parks\, Arts\, and Recreation with the concepts of community and environmental wellness. We invite local families to join us to celebrate our community and its people. Activities include storm drain painting\, chalk art\, and decorating trash grabbers. Participate in wellness events like yoga in the park\, tai chi\, or zumba. Visit with therapy dogs\, local watershed groups\, and other organizations that support community and environmental wellness. We hope to see you there!
URL:https://www.gparcmd.org/event/thrive-gaithersburg-celebrating-and-creating-a-strong-community/
LOCATION:Walder Park\, 302 Cedar Ave\, Gaithersburg\, MD
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SUMMARY:Paint The Plow Art Project
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URL:https://www.gparcmd.org/event/paint-the-plow-art-project/
LOCATION:Bohrer Park\, 506 S Frederick Ave\, Gaithersburg\, MD
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SUMMARY:Artist Meet-ups at Bohrer Park
DESCRIPTION:Interested artists are invited to attend this outdoor painting experience and meet up with other artists. Bohrer Park offers beautiful vistas to paintincluding historic buildings\, ponds\, woods\, paths\, open fields\, picnic pavilions\, playground and plenty of wildlife. Free.
URL:https://www.gparcmd.org/event/artist-meet-ups-at-bohrer-park/
LOCATION:Bohrer Park\, 506 S Frederick Ave\, Gaithersburg\, MD
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SUMMARY:Plein Air Painters Meet Up
DESCRIPTION:Date: September 20\, 2023Contact: Shellie WilliamsArts & Culture Alliance\, Gaithersburg Parks\, Arts and Recreation CorporationGPARC@gaithersburgmd.gov       What: Plein Air Painters Meet Ups Fall 2023When: October 28\, 2023Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.Location: Bohrer Park\, Hillside Pavilion\, 506 N. Frederick Avenue\, Gaithersburg\, MD20877For information: Gaithersburgmd.govRegistration/Fee: NoneSocial Media: GPARC_MD Instagram \nPlein Air Painters Meet Up \nGaithersburg\, MD () The Arts & Culture Alliance of the Gaithersburg Parks\, Arts &Recreation Corporation (G-PARC) is holding a plein air painters meet up on October28\, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Bohrer Park in Gaithersburg. Interested artists areinvited to attend this outdoor painting experiences. The park offers an abundanceof beautiful vistas to paint including historic buildings\, ponds\, woods\, paths\, openfields\, picnic pavilions\, playground and plenty of wildlife. \nThere is no fee to attend and no RSVP or registration required. Artists are asked tocheck in at the Hillside Pavilion when you arrive. Maps of Bohrer Park can be foundhere: https://www.gaithersburgmd.gov/Home/ShowDocument?id=6830 Parking isfree. Restrooms and water are on site\, and the Park is ADA accessible. \nPRESS RELEASEFor Immediate Release \nG-PARC\, 506 S. Frederick Avenue\, Gaithersburg\, Maryland 20877 \nAbout Bohrer Park: Bohrer Park at Summit Hall Farm is a wonderland for all ages.The park contains several open fields\, playground area\, historic buildings\, two pondsand plenty of wildlife. While at Bohrer Park\, visitors can also visit Miniature Golf Parkfrom 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. and the Skate Park from 12 p.m. to sun down. The Water ParkWebsite: https://www.gaithersburgmd.gov/recreation/parks-fields/bohrer-park-at-summit-hall-farm \nAbout the Arts & Culture Alliance: The Arts & Culture Alliance is a group of like-minded individuals and organizations working together to build an energized andsynergistic creative community.  The Alliance works with area businesses and theCity of Gaithersburg to enhance the quality of life in our community through the artsand culture. The Alliance works under the umbrella of the Gaithersburg Parks\, Artsand Recreation Corporation (G-PARC)\, a 501(c)3 nonprofit that promotes awareness\,engages public and private partnerships\, and raises resources to support new andmatured parks\, arts and recreation initiatives in the City of Gaithersburg. To join theAlliance or find out more about G-PARC contact: GPARC@gaithersburgmd.gov        \n# # # \nCity of Gaithersburg● Arts on the Greeno eNewsletter – Arts on the Greeno Facebook – @ArtsOnTheGreeno Instagram – @ArtsOnTheGreeno Twitter – @ArtsOnTheGreen
URL:https://www.gparcmd.org/event/plein-air-painters-meet-up/
LOCATION:Bohrer Park\, Hillside Pavilion\, 506 N. Frederick Avenue\,\, Gaithersburg\,\, MD\, 20877
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SUMMARY:MoCo Epic Aid Station on the Muddy Branch stream
DESCRIPTION:October 8\, 10-4pm: MoCo Epic Aid Station on the Muddy Branch streamEnjoy a beautiful day in the fall woods\, providing food\, water\, and encouragement to over 400 mountain bike riders. We are looking for volunteers to help at aid station #7\, or just stop by and cheer the bikers on! Family-friendly and SSL Hours available. Don’t forget your cowbell! Meeting point: Turkey Foot Road & Query Mill Road.More info: tracyrouleau@gmail.com \n  \nWe are “ride-famous” for our homemade cookies\, a sweet treat for the riders towards the end of the 40- and 70-mile trails – but WE NEED YOUR HELP!  Please sign up to bake (or buy) cookies\, fruit\, or even donate your time at the aid station. All food donations can be dropped off at my house the day prior to the race (address is in the Signup Genius).  \nIt’s a super fun day – music\, beautiful scenery\, and lots of happy trail riders! We hope you will join us! \nJUST CLICK BELOW to help! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090E4CAEA62AA6F85-44456311-moco
URL:https://www.gparcmd.org/event/moco-epic-aid-station-on-the-muddy-branch-stream/
LOCATION:Gaithersburg
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