Community Corner
Aug. 2: Community Street Fair, Yard Sale Alert, Movie Night
Hey, Silver Spring! Here are five things to keep on your radar for Friday, Aug. 2.
1. EVENT >> This weekend, there will be a community street fair on Noyes Lane in Silver Spring to benefit Jack Kramer. Jack is undergoing his second stem cell transplant, and his family is facing huge medical bills.
2. EVENT >> Yard sale alert! When & where: Saturday, Carson Place. Look for more yard sales on our Boards and in our events calendar - and post your own.
3. YOU SAID IT >> MCPS Superintendent Joshua Starr is preparing to enter his third school year with the system. What do you think of the job he’s done so far? Eve Sullivan writes on Patch: “I appreciate Starr's measured approach to change. He has gone around the county listening to teachers, administrators, parents, students and activists before trying to enact any major policies. I absolutely LOVE the fact that he has called for a moratorium on high-stakes testing.” Read more on Silver Spring Patch.
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4. NEWS NEARBY >> Special delivery: A woman gave birth to a baby boy Thursday morning on a Metro platform in DC.
5. EVENT >> Shark fans have been waiting for this one all week long. Bring your chair or a beach towel and come to Fountain Plaza for a free outdoor screening of Return of Jaws at 9 tonight.Find out what's happening in Silver Springfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
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