It’s Friday, Feb. 16, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. A winter storm starting late Friday night could bring 1 to 3 inches of snow to the area. Check the weather forecast here.
1. Savor Bethesda: The annual restaurant week organized by the Bethesda Urban Partnership continues through Sunday, Feb. 25. Learn more.
2. Weekend Plans: Find 9 things to do this weekend in our Roundup.
Feb. 16-18 Weekend Roundup of Things To Do in Montgomery County
3. MCPS HBCU College Fair: Representatives from more than 50 HBCUs (historically black colleges and universities) will attend Montgomery County Public Schools’ (MCPS) 16th annual HBCU college fair on Friday, Feb. 16 at The Universities at Shady Grove. Fair starts at 6 p.m.
4. History Happy Hour: Sandy Spring Museum’s lecture series continues with Dr. Matthew Costello who will provide an overview of the work being done to explore the historical relationship between slavery and freedom in the nation’s capital. The Sandy Spring Museum is located at 17901 Bentley Road in Sandy Spring. Tickets cost $25 and the lecture takes place Friday, Feb. 16 at 6:30 p.m. Learn more and purchase tickets here. Find additional Black History Month events here.
5. Lunar New Year: Rockville celebrates Lunar New Year with two events on Saturday, Feb. 17.
And One More Thing: One week from Sunday, the new recreation and aquatic center in Silver Spring will celebrate with a grand opening on Feb. 24. If interested in attending, the Recreation department requests a RSVP by Saturday, Feb. 16.
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