A “mental health” day turned into a ”mental health” week, and if the Penguin editorial board doesn’t notice, I can stretch this into a ”mental health” month. Why not?
After all, it’s August. The government is on vacay, it’s hot and sticky outside, and the pool at Penguin HQ is cool and refreshing. I’d be crazy not to take a mental health day under these conditions.
Depart from reality with these leisurely pursuits:
Friday
3:00 p.m. The 61st annual Montgomery County agricultural fair takes place at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds (16 Chestnut St, Gaithersburg) until midnight. Tickets are $8 per adult, with a $5 charge for on-site parking.
Free parking is available at the Lake Forest Mall (Lost Knife Rd at Odenhal Ave), with a free shuttle to and from the fairgrounds.
6:30 p.m. The Advance Choir and Capital Accord Choir perform inspirational music on Silver Plaza (Ellsworth Dr near Georgia Ave). This free outdoor performance is part of Downtown Silver Spring’s weekly concert series.
8:00 p.m. The Silver Spring Stage (10145 Colesville Rd) presents its annual one-act festival, featuring four short plays by local playwrights: “Clean” by Audrey Cefaly, ”The Archivist” by Adam Ruben, ”Bon Voyage” by Dori Appel, and ”The Meeting” by Cheryl Ann Costa. Tickets are $13 to $18, with free parking.
Saturday
9:00 a.m. Freshfarm Markets holds its weekly farmers market until 1:00 p.m. on Ellsworth Drive, between Georgia Avenue and Fenton Street. There is no admission fee.
10:00 a.m. The 61st annual Montgomery County agricultural fair takes place at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds (16 Chestnut St, Gaithersburg) until midnight. (Carnival rides open at 3:00 p.m.) Tickets are $8 per adult, with a $5 charge for on-site parking.
Free parking is available at the Lake Forest Mall (Lost Knife Rd at Odenhal Ave), with a free shuttle to and from the fairgrounds.
12:00 p.m. The Washington Animal Rescue League offers cats for adoption at the Living Ruff pet-supply shop (8517 Georgia Ave) until 2:00 p.m. There is no admission fee.
4:00 p.m. The Downtown Silver Spring shopping center hosts the “Street Glam” fashion show, featuring clothing by local and national designers. This free event takes place on Ellsworth Drive, between Georgia Avenue and Fenton Street and runs until 8:30 p.m.
8:00 p.m. The Silver Spring Stage (10145 Colesville Rd) presents its annual one-act festival, featuring four short plays by local playwrights: “Clean” by Audrey Cefaly, ”The Archivist” by Adam Ruben, ”Bon Voyage” by Dori Appel, and ”The Meeting” by Cheryl Ann Costa. Tickets are $13 to $18, with free parking.
Sunday
10:00 a.m. The 61st annual Montgomery County agricultural fair takes place at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds (16 Chestnut St, Gaithersburg) until midnight. (Carnival rides open at 3:00 p.m.) Tickets are $8 per adult, with a $5 charge for on-site parking.
Free parking is available at the Lake Forest Mall (Lost Knife Rd at Odenhal Ave), with a free shuttle to and from the fairgrounds.
2:00 p.m. The Silver Spring Stage (10145 Colesville Rd) presents its annual one-act festival, featuring four short plays by local playwrights: “Clean” by Audrey Cefaly, ”The Archivist” by Adam Ruben, ”Bon Voyage” by Dori Appel, and ”The Meeting” by Cheryl Ann Costa. Tickets are $13 to $18, with free parking.
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Warning about MoCoFair: if you go before Monday you will only be able to do really games/rides — cool, if that is all you want – but the animals, crafts, veggies, etc. are being submitted and judged for competitions Fri-Sun so not all available to view.
I realized after I hit send I should have started off with “Fair Warning” – LOL
Thanks for the Warning. That’s not fair!!
I went last night to drop off Fair entries – Old McDonald’s petting barn IS now open for the kids. Saw 100s of folks where dropping off their crafts and baked goods. I did not have much competition in the flower entries – yet. You still have today to enter your blossoms and veggies.
Mental illness is not something people should make light of. Neither is a mental health day. They are real and should be used sparingly. Plz choose words carefully.