Silver Spring Village

📚 **Book Club Time!**

Thursday, Oct 22, 2–4 PM @ Silver Spring Library — we're diving into *The Violin Conspiracy* by Brendan Slocumb. A missing million-dollar violin, a high-stakes competition... come talk it out with us!

New faces always welcome, whether you finished the book or not. 😊

👉 Drop a comment or reach out to let us know you're coming!

Simple Steps for a Greener, Cleaner Silver Spring
Tuesday, September 15, 2-3:30pm
Koiner Farm, 737 Easley Street, Silver Spring 20910

Small changes can make a big difference. Join community advocate and sustainability enthusiast Tanya DeKona, The Green Elf, for a lively, practical look at the simple ways to create a cleaner, greener community. Registration is encouraged. Email [email protected] or call 240-307-4132.

Koiner Farm Source of the Spring

**Urban stormwater is hot, fast, and dirty.** And, as the presenter added, “Just the way we like our dates.” 😂

That memorable lesson came at the dedication of Parkside Plaza’s new bioretention ponds, designed to protect Sligo Creek from parking lot runoff.

We all have a part to play. Montgomery County’s RainScapes program offers rebates for rain gardens, conservation landscaping, rain barrels and other ways to manage stormwater at home.
Learn more: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/propertycare/rainscapes

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Dear Friends,

Please see the announcement below from the Lyttonsville listserv:

"I'd like to share a special announcement that our very own Patricia Tyson will be honored as a 2026 African American Living Legend as part of the County's 29th annual Juneteenth celebration!

She is one of eight awardees at this year's ceremony, which will take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 20, at the BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown (12901 Town Commons Drive). The Juneteenth celebration will continue from 1–10 p.m., featuring cultural performances, educational exhibits, community activities, vendors, and family-friendly entertainment.

County Executive Marc Elrich will present the Living Legend Awards to this year’s honorees. The Living Legend Awards recognize individuals whose lifetime achievements have strengthened Montgomery County through leadership, public service, advocacy, education, faith, business, and community engagement. The ceremony is free and open to the public. Seating is limited.

More information can be found at:

African American Living Legends Awards Ceremony Kicks Off Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 20 in Germantown | Montgomery County, MD Montgomery County will commemorate Juneteenth with events on June 19 and June 20 honoring the history, culture and contributions of African Americans. The County's 29th annual Juneteenth celebration, themed "Pushing Back—The Fight for Freedom is Not Over," will feature the African American Living ...

Kefa Cafe hosted many of our meetings when we were a fledgling nonprofit in Silver Spring. Congratulations and we will see you on June 20!

It’s almost our birthday! We would love to celebrate the 30th anniversary of our Bonifant location with all those who made this possible. We are so excited to celebrate such an incredible milestone with all of you. There’s no better way to party than with a little bit of food, music, and friends! See you soon!

This is definitely my experience as an elder. 🧓

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