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🌱 Patch AM: Bethesda man charged after bottles shatter occupied car’s windshield in Arlington
And on the Bethesda Patch calendar - Ballet Hispánico New York: MUJERES; Women in Motion at The Alden Theatre
Hello again Bethesda! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Bethesda man charged after bottles shatter occupied car's windshield in Arlington
- Discover why Cabin John's adventure playground is a Bethesda family favorite
- How a new real estate leader could reshape Bethesda's office market
Also on today's calendar: Ballet Hispánico New York: MUJERES; Women in Motion at The Alden Theatre and 13 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 85 and low of 62 degrees.
- Friday: Very warm with clouds and sun, temps: high: 88, low: 60. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: A morning shower possible, with a high of 70 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Bottles Thrown From Arlington Balcony Shatter Occupied Vehicle's Windshield (patch.com) — A 24-year-old Bethesda man is facing multiple felony charges after Arlington police say he threw glass bottles from a balcony, shattering the rear windshield of an occupied parked vehicle. No one was hurt, but court records show he's charged with several felonies and a misdemeanor, released on recognizance, and due back in Arlington General District Court on Nov. 12. 
• From Bethesda Magazine: 5 playgrounds with trike tracks, splash fountains and more (bethesdamagazine.com) — Families in Bethesda can head to Cabin John Regional Park's adventure playground on Tuckerman Lane for shaded play areas, classic train rides, and plenty of space to explore. The guide also spotlights other standout playgrounds in Gaithersburg, Silver Spring, Potomac, and Rockville, giving local caregivers several nearby options for imaginative, kid-friendly outings.
• Transwestern Welcomes Adam Nachlas as Senior Vice President in Bethesda, Maryland (citybiz.co) — A major commercial real estate firm has added a new senior vice president based in Bethesda to grow its office and industrial services in the area. The hire is aimed at strengthening leasing and advisory work across Bethesda and the broader suburban Maryland I-95 corridor, potentially shaping future office availability and investment near you.
📸 Around Bethesda
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bethesda
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★ Featured events ★
- Ballet Hispánico New York: MUJERES; Women in Motion at The Alden Theatre →
Alden Theatre, 1234 Ingleside Ave, McLean
7:00 pm - Vendor Members Group & the Markets of CRAFTS GALORE! →
Held at Grace Lutheran of Lutherville, 8601 Valleyfield Rd, LUTHVLE TIMON, MD, 21093,
9:30 am - Apple Fest →
6701 Wisconsin Ave, Chevy Chase
10:00 am - Book Launch for Santa's Secret Keeper: Operation BUZZ OFF →
Barnes & Noble, 12193 Fair Lakes Promenade Dr, Fairfax
12:00 pm - St. Raphael School Double Open House | K–8: 9–10 a.m. • Nursery: 10:30–11:30 a.m. →
St. Raphael School, 1513 Dunster Rd, Potomac
10:00 am - Todo Tango →
The Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Ln, North Bethesda
7:30 pm - Todo Tango →
The Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Ln, North Bethesda
7:30 pm - Trunk-or-Treat at Hilton McLean →
Hilton McLean Tysons Corner, 7920 Jones Branch Dr, McLean
6:00 pm
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Monday October 5
Sunday October 11
Friday October 23
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Other local events
- Writing Alone & Together: A Guided Journaling Circle →
Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 9601 Cedar Ln, Bethesda
11:30 am - Heart of the County: Historic Walking Tour of Rockville →
Washington Metro Oasis at the Macy's Home Store
1:00 pm - Learn How to Draw this Fall →
Yellow Barn Studio and Gallery, 7300 Macarthur Blvd, Glen Echo
9:30 am - National Museum of Women in the Arts Exhibition Free with BofA's Museums on Us →
National Museum of Women in the Arts, 1250 New York Ave NW, Washington
10:00 am - Free Exhibition Courtesy of Bank of America's 'Museums on Us' →
The Phillips Collection, 1600 21st St NW, Washington
10:00 am - Taste of Bethesda →
Norfolk, St. Elmo, Cordell, and Del Ray Avenues
11:00 am - PIKEtoberfest! →
Pike & Rose, 11580 Old Georgetown Rd, North Bethesda
11:00 am - From Art to Action: The Power of Community →
InterAction, 1300 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington
5:30 pm
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Thursday October 8
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Is this your dog?
He was on persimmon tree road and Eggert. No collar. Around 530pm (Nextdoor Carderock Springs) - Dishwasher is leaking.
My appliance repairman retired, so I need suggestions. (Nextdoor Ashburton Elementary)
- Marriott Hotels & Resorts posted a job opening for Night Auditor & Hotel Operations in Bethesda. Apply here.
- Benihana, Inc. posted a job opening for Dishwasher in Bethesda. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bethesda here.
🗞 Nearby News
Chevy Chase
- The Cannabist Company Retail Associate (part-time) in Chevy Chase, MD (lehighvalleylive.com)
- Hilton Capital Takes Minority Stake in New Century Advisors (citybiz.co)
- The playbook for getting a mortgage below 6% as rates top 7% (nationalmortgagenews.com)
Potomac
- Permanent Signage Up at Upcoming Playa Bowls Location (mocoshow.com)
Rockville
- Montgomery County Discontinues Ride On Glenmont Express Shuttle (patch.com)
Ok Bethesda! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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