Community Corner

Daily Dose: Buzz in the Spring

Missed the daily buzz? Grab your cup of joe and let's get to the news you need to know this morning.

It's OK if you missed the daily buzz. We will keep you updated with the latest news going on around Silver Spring!

  • Get fit! Pacers of Silver Spring has started a fun run in downtown around 5:30 a.m. every Wednesday. Courtney Sloan (Cmriese@gmail.com) is helping to lead to run located  on 8535 Fenton Street in Silver Spring. 
  • Executive Director of Community Bridges Ana Lopez supports the Vagina Monologues this year at Montgomery College Performing Arts Center on Friday April 29 and Saturday April 30 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. V-Day is a global activist movement to end violence against women and girls that raises funds and awareness through benefit production of The  Vagina  Monologues and other artistic works.
  • Have you met the friendly Penguin Eugene? The article, Cartoon: Eugene's First Day on Metro is a must see. The Penguin is a cultural icon in the downtown area and every month he'll join you in daily life. 
  • The Silver Spring Historical Society will host a wreath laying ceremony to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Norman Lane, the "Mayor" of Silver Spring. There will also be stories about lane  from those who knew him. The ceremony will take place on 8221 Georgia Avenue in downtown.  

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