Our Upcoming Events
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SPECIAL EVENT -- A Visit to "Blacklisted: An American Story"
The Capital Jewish Museum presents an exhibition of one of the most charged moments in American history. Blacklisted: An American Story explores the Hollywood blacklist and the federal government’s loyalty investigations that upended thousands of lives during the Red Scare of the late 1940s and 1950s.
Through powerful personal stories, rare artifacts, and film clips, the exhibition reveals how fear, politics, and identity collided—and what was lost when dissent was silenced.
This timely exhibition explores the intersections of politics, antisemitism, freedom of speech, and national security during the Red Scare. With the rise of the Cold War and global communism, anxiety over Soviet infiltration fanned fears in the United States.
Numerous industries, including Hollywood and the federal government, purged those accused or suspected of being Communists—many of whom were Jews. In fact, “Jewish” often served as a stand-in for “Communist.”
All three branches of government—executive, legislative, and judicial—sacrificed First Amendment rights in the name of security. Freedoms of speech, association, and assembly—all protected by the US Constitution—came under fire. Hundreds of people lost their jobs, thousands resigned under duress, and many more stood by quietly, afraid of repercussions for their real or imagined political participation.
The exhibition is on loan from the Jewish Museum Milwaukee and shares the shifting definition of what it meant then—and what it means now—to be a patriotic American, and who gets to decide. The Capital Jewish Museum expands on the original presentation about the Hollywood Blacklist to include a look at the Red Scare’s impact on federal employees in the nation’s capital.
Participants can join in a walk to a local eatery for lunch after the tour and, if desired, return to view more of the exhibit or other parts of the Jewish Museum. Participant tickets enable such before/after exhibit viewing.
Fee: $16 — includes admission to the Museum and to the exhibit
To register: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/blacklisted-an-american-story
American Mah Jongg Open Play (Davis Library, Lower Level)
Do you play American mah jongg? Then come join the fun. We play by National Mah Jongg League (NMJL) rules. Bring your 2026 NMJL card; we’ll provide the sets. All are welcome. We don’t group by level, so we urge patience, support, and encouragement for our beginning players.
We meet in the lower level meeting room at Davis Library.
Questions? Email Deborah at bloch.jawetz@gmail.com
Registration is not required for this session.
Coffee Connections: In person conversational hour (Location: Java Nation)
A co-ed, conversational group for neighbors interested in meeting face-to-face twice a month to get to know one another, contribute to meaningful conversations, and partake in drink or snack/treat (optional). The group will meet twice a month on the first and third Wednesdays of the month.
Location: Java Nation, 11120 Rockville Pike, N. Bethesda
Reservations required at profcherylbrown@gmail.com. Registered participants are asked to alert organizers if they cannot attend a meeting, so that their spots can be offered to the next person on the group’s waitlist.
Montgomery County Candidate Forum Focusing on Needs of Older Adults (via Zoom)
Join us for a virtual Zoom Forum with County Executive Candidates focusing on the needs of older adults. The discussion will feature brief introductions and will be moderated by former U.S. Congresswoman Connie Morella.
To register: https://bit.ly/3NtaTMB
Questions? Direct them to: villagescandidateforum2026@gmail.com
American Mah Jongg Open Play (Davis Library, Lower Level)
Do you play American mah jongg? Then come join the fun. We play by National Mah Jongg League (NMJL) rules. Bring your 2026 NMJL card; we’ll provide the sets. All are welcome. We don’t group by level, so we urge patience, support, and encouragement for our beginning players.
We meet in the lower level meeting room at Davis Library.
Questions? Email Deborah at bloch.jawetz@gmail.com
Registration is not required for this session.
American Mah Jongg Open Play (Davis Library, Lower Level)
Do you play American mah jongg? Then come join the fun. We play by National Mah Jongg League (NMJL) rules. Bring your 2026 NMJL card; we’ll provide the sets. All are welcome. We don’t group by level, so we urge patience, support, and encouragement for our beginning players.
We meet in the lower level meeting room at Davis Library.
Questions? Email Deborah at bloch.jawetz@gmail.com
Registration is not required for this session.
Coffee Connections: In person conversational hour (Location: Java Nation)
A co-ed, conversational group for neighbors interested in meeting face-to-face twice a month to get to know one another, contribute to meaningful conversations, and partake in drink or snack/treat (optional). The group will meet twice a month on the first and third Wednesdays of the month.
Location: Java Nation, 11120 Rockville Pike, N. Bethesda
Reservations required at profcherylbrown@gmail.com. Registered participants are asked to alert organizers if they cannot attend a meeting, so that their spots can be offered to the next person on the group’s waitlist.
American Mah Jongg Open Play (Davis Library, Lower Level)
Do you play American mah jongg? Then come join the fun. We play by National Mah Jongg League (NMJL) rules. Bring your 2026 NMJL card; we’ll provide the sets. All are welcome. We don’t group by level, so we urge patience, support, and encouragement for our beginning players.
We meet in the lower level meeting room at Davis Library.
Questions? Email Deborah at bloch.jawetz@gmail.com
Registration is not required for this session.
Montgomery County Candidate Forum Focusing on Needs of Older Adults (via Zoom)
Join us for a virtual Zoom Forum with At-Large County Council Candidates focusing on the needs of older adults. The discussion will feature brief introductions and will be moderated by former U.S. Congresswoman Connie Morella.
To register: https://bit.ly/4uq8jra
Questions? Direct them to: villagescandidateforum2026@gmail.com
Game Hour - Trivial Ponderings (on Zoom)
The world abounds with facts, so let’s share some in a friendly hour of testing what we know and what we don’t. Everyone will get a chance to play. Even wrong guesses will be awarded points based on creativity or knowledge displayed.
Curious? Give it a try! Or let us know if you have ideas for other types of game sessions you'd like to try.
To register, contact Caroline Levenson at park21217@aol.com
Reflections: Viewing & Discussing Art (via Zoom)
Have you ever walked through an art museum and wondered what the artist was thinking or trying to express with their art piece? But there wasn’t anyone to ask, so you just kept walking and looking and wondering?
In this series, we want to stop and reflect on each piece, then share what we see, what we like or don’t like, what we question… and then learn the story behind each piece to help us put the works of art and artists into historical and cultural perspective. Our personal responses to each work of art may vary, but all reactions and ideas will be heard and valued.
No art or art history background is required - just your willingness to view and share with others.
Register at: park21217@aol.com
American Mah Jongg Open Play (Davis Library, Lower Level)
Do you play American mah jongg? Then come join the fun. We play by National Mah Jongg League (NMJL) rules. Bring your 2026 NMJL card; we’ll provide the sets. All are welcome. We don’t group by level, so we urge patience, support, and encouragement for our beginning players.
We meet in the lower level meeting room at Davis Library.
Questions? Email Deborah at bloch.jawetz@gmail.com
Registration is not required for this session.
World Dining Adventures — Eat a Lao Restaurant
World Dining Adventures
April's World Dining Adventure will be at the Eat A Lao Restaurant for Vietnamese-Thai cuisines. The restaurant shares a welcoming atmosphere with a hint of humor typified by the names of some dishes, e.g., Crying Out Lao (Lao-styled steak), Rice Me Up (crispy curried rice), and Not So Lao (Thai papaya salad).
As the restaurant is not open on Mondays and due to an event on the previous Friday, we will try a Sunday brunch outing for April.
The restaurant offers a wide selection of cool drinks, but nothing alcoholic at the time of this writing.
Eat A Lao is at the back edge of shops behind Duck Donuts. Parking is along the driving lane or any open slot near the shops.
To register: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/world-dining-adventure-eat-a-lao-restaurant
NBV Walking Group — A hike along Muncaster Mill Creek
Join your NBV neighbors for a hike along Muncaster Mill Creek
Meadowside Nature Center
5100 Meadowside Lane, Rockville, 20855
Our hike this month takes us along the banks of the Muncaster Mill Creek, a flat dirt trail with one incline. Total distance is <2 miles.
We will meet outside of the Meadowside Nature Center.
*** Please understand that you are participating at your own risk.
North Bethesda Village does not assume any liability for injuries which might occur.***
Scrabble Meet-Up — NOTE DATE CHANGE (Davis Library, Lower Level)
TEMPORARILY CHANGED TO 4th THURSDAY THIS MONTH
An event sponsored jointly by the NBV and the Davis Library on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month.
Meet new friends in a 2-hour game each session. Test your wordsmithing ability. Sharpen your gamesmanship strategy.
Location: Davis Library Meeting Room 1, lower level, 6400 Democracy Blvd.
American Mah Jongg Open Play (Davis Library, Lower Level)
Do you play American mah jongg? Then come join the fun. We play by National Mah Jongg League (NMJL) rules. Bring your 2026 NMJL card; we’ll provide the sets. All are welcome. We don’t group by level, so we urge patience, support, and encouragement for our beginning players.
We meet in the lower level meeting room at Davis Library.
Questions? Email Deborah at bloch.jawetz@gmail.com
Registration is not required for this session.
Bowling in the Afternoon — Lucky Strikes
NBV Bowling in the Afternoon (first and third Mondays)
Please arrive at 2:45pm.
Location: Lucky Strikes, 15720 Shady Grove Rd, Rockille 20877
RSVP REQUIRED: email Becky Adler at beckyadler@msn.com
Teen Tech Assistance -- Davis Library (lower level)
Now is the time to get help figuring out how to work with your NEW 2025/6 or OLD laptop, iPad, or cellphone. Or to make your current technology work more efficiently or to solve problems you are experiencing with them.
A set of local teens will conduct a tech help session every other month to help you solve specific issues with your tech tools. Senior neighbors are asked to sign up in advance so they can know what time slot they will be given, although there is usually openings for walk-ins as well. Bring your device(s) and sit down for up to 30 minutes one-on-one with a teen coach. Appointment times will be sent via a separate email.
Location: Davis Library, Lower Level, 6400 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda
Register at: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/teen-tech-assist-clinic-3
For reference purposes, the teens have worked on the following types of tasks before
1. Organizing and uploading your files to Google
2. Managing saved passwords on laptop, tablet or cellphone
3. Adjusting notification settings
4. Getting rid of unwanted applications on cellphone
5. Updating software on laptop, tablet, cellphone, etc.
For questions, please email park21217@aol.com and we will try to get back to you as soon as we can.
Art Discussion Group — NOTE DATE CHANGE (Davis Library, Lower Level)
Join your NBV neighbors for an enlightening conversation about art.
Location: Davis Library (lower level), 6400 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda 20817
RSVP to Beth Rabinovich at bethr922@yahoo.com
Coffee Connections: In person conversational hour (Location: Java Nation)
A co-ed, conversational group for neighbors interested in meeting face-to-face twice a month to get to know one another, contribute to meaningful conversations, and partake in drink or snack/treat (optional). The group will meet twice a month on the first and third Wednesdays of the month.
Location: Java Nation, 11120 Rockville Pike, N. Bethesda
Reservations required at profcherylbrown@gmail.com. Registered participants are asked to alert organizers if they cannot attend a meeting, so that their spots can be offered to the next person on the group’s waitlist.
American Mah Jongg Open Play (Davis Library, Lower Level)
Do you play American mah jongg? Then come join the fun. We play by National Mah Jongg League (NMJL) rules. Bring your 2026 NMJL card; we’ll provide the sets. All are welcome. We don’t group by level, so we urge patience, support, and encouragement for our beginning players.
We meet in the lower level meeting room at Davis Library.
Questions? Email Deborah at bloch.jawetz@gmail.com
Registration is not required for this session.
A Morning at TopGolf
Join us for a morning of care-free golf and the great company of fellow North Bethesda Villagers at TopGolf Germantown, Whether you are an experienced golfer or a beginner, you can find fun games that suit your skill level, ranging from virtual courses (like Pebble Beach) to Angry Birds.
To RSVP, or if you have any questions, please contact Mike Messner at mjaymessner@gmail.com
SPECIAL EVENT -- Cooking Demo & Tasting
Cooking Demonstration and Tasting
Tag Team Kitchen
10453 Metropolitan Ave, Kensington 20895
Join Tag Team Kitchen owner Marianna Judy for a 90-minute demonstration and tasting of one of her cherished recipes: red lentil and sweet potato curry. Our group of 12 will have an exclusive presentation within the bright workspace of Marianna’s special shop, followed by a tasting of the finished product.
To register:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/cooking-class-at-tag-team-kitchen
Scrabble Meet-Up — NOTE DATE CHANGE (Davis Library, Lower Level)
TEMPORARILY CHANGED TO 2nd THURSDAY THIS MONTH
An event sponsored jointly by the NBV and the Davis Library on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month.
Meet new friends in a 2-hour game each session. Test your wordsmithing ability. Sharpen your gamesmanship strategy.
Location: Davis Library Meeting Room 1, lower level, 6400 Democracy Blvd.
Matinee Movie Group — “Project Hail Mary” at AMC Montgomery Mall
North Bethesda Village
Matinee Movie Group
invites you to view
“Project Hail Mary”
Wednesday, April 8th
1:00 p.m.
(arrive at 12:45)
AMC Westfield Montgomery Mall
7101 Democracy Blvd.
Bethesda, MD 20817
Tickets may be purchased online or upon arrival to the theater.
The group will meet in the lobby in advance of the show at 12:45 p.m. and again after the film to discuss.
Questions? Contact us at info@northbethesdavillage.org.
American Mah Jongg Open Play (Davis Library, Lower Level)
Do you play American mah jongg? Then come join the fun. We play by National Mah Jongg League (NMJL) rules. Bring your 2026 NMJL card; we’ll provide the sets. All are welcome. We don’t group by level, so we urge patience, support, and encouragement for our beginning players.
We meet in the lower level meeting room at Davis Library.
Questions? Email Deborah at bloch.jawetz@gmail.com
Registration is not required for this session.
Bowling in the Afternoon — Lucky Strikes
NBV Bowling in the Afternoon (first and third Mondays)
Please arrive at 2:45pm.
Location: Lucky Strikes, 15720 Shady Grove Rd, Rockille 20877
RSVP REQUIRED: email Becky Adler at beckyadler@msn.com
Coffee Connections: In person conversational hour (Location: Java Nation)
A co-ed, conversational group for neighbors interested in meeting face-to-face twice a month to get to know one another, contribute to meaningful conversations, and partake in drink or snack/treat (optional). The group will meet twice a month on the first and third Wednesdays of the month.
Location: Java Nation, 11120 Rockville Pike, N. Bethesda
Reservations required at profcherylbrown@gmail.com. Registered participants are asked to alert organizers if they cannot attend a meeting, so that their spots can be offered to the next person on the group’s waitlist.
American Mah Jongg Open Play (Davis Library, Lower Level)
Do you play American mah jongg? Then come join the fun. We play by National Mah Jongg League (NMJL) rules. Bring your 2026 NMJL card; we’ll provide the sets. All are welcome. We don’t group by level, so we urge patience, support, and encouragement for our beginning players.
We meet in the lower level meeting room at Davis Library.
Questions? Email Deborah at bloch.jawetz@gmail.com
Registration is not required for this session.
World Dining Adventures — Sardi’s Peruvian Restaurant
World Dining Adventures
A new Sardi's Peruvian Restaurant has openned in the Loehmann's Plaza off of Randolph Road. The restaurant specializes in Peruvian chicken but has other Peruvian and Latin cuisine food offerings and beverages.
The atmosphere is light and open with an informal feel. Diners order and pay at the main food counter and then find an open table. NBV will have a group of tables set aside for our group.
The restaurant is not part of the formal Plaza line of shops, but is in a stand-alone building in the northern part of the Loehmann's parking lot closest to Randolph Road.
To register: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/world-dining-adventure-sardis-peruvian-restaurant
NBV Walking Group — NOTE Change in date
Join your NBV neighbors for a walk at Redgate Park.
Meet up at 14500 Avery Lane, Rockville 20850
This month, we will be walking at Redgate Park, off of Avery Road in Rockville. Redgate Park is a former golf course. All trails are paved, and there are a few benches scattered throughout the site. We will follow a flat path for about 1.5 miles. However, everyone is welcome to walk for as long as they would like. We can provide suggestions for shorter or longer treks, some with steep hills and some relatively flat.
Teen Tech Assistance -- Davis Library (lower level)
Now is the time to get help figuring out how to work with your NEW 2025/6 or OLD laptop, iPad, or cellphone. Or to make your current technology work more efficiently or to solve problems you are experiencing with them.
A set of local teens will conduct a tech help session every other month to help you solve specific issues with your tech tools. Senior neighbors are asked to sign up in advance so they can know what time slot they will be given, although there is usually openings for walk-ins as well. Bring your device(s) and sit down for up to 30 minutes one-on-one with a teen coach. Appointment times will be sent via a separate email.
Location: Davis Library, Lower Level, 6400 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda
Register at: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/teen-tech-assist-clinic-3
For reference purposes, the teens have worked on the following types of tasks before:
1. Organizing and uploading your files to Google
2. Managing saved passwords on laptop, tablet or cellphone
3. Adjusting notification settings
4. Getting rid of unwanted applications on cellphone
5. Updating software on laptop, tablet, cellphone, etc.
For questions, please email park21217@aol.com and we will try to get back to you as soon as we can.
NBV Walking Group — CHANGED TO SUNDAY, 3/29
PLEASE NOTE THAT WALK HAS BEEN CHANGED TO SUNDAY, 3/29, DUE TO WEATHER FORECAST.
Scrabble Meet-Up — NOTE DATE CHANGE (Davis Library, Lower Level)
TEMPORARILY CHANGED TO 4TH THURSDAY THIS MONTH
An event sponsored jointly by the NBV and the Davis Library on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month.
Meet new friends in a 2-hour game each session. Test your wordsmithing ability. Sharpen your gamesmanship strategy.
Location: Davis Library Meeting Room 1, lower level, 6400 Democracy Blvd.
Game Hour - Trivial Ponderings (on Zoom)
The world abounds with facts, so let’s share some in a friendly hour of testing what we know and what we don’t. Everyone will get a chance to play. Even wrong guesses will be awarded points based on creativity or knowledge displayed.
Curious? Give it a try! Or let us know if you have ideas for other types of game sessions you'd like to try.
To register, contact Caroline Levenson at park21217@aol.com
Reflections: Viewing & Discussing Art (via Zoom)
Have you ever walked through an art museum and wondered what the artist was thinking or trying to express with their art piece? But there wasn’t anyone to ask, so you just kept walking and looking and wondering?
In this series, we want to stop and reflect on each piece, then share what we see, what we like or don’t like, what we question… and then learn the story behind each piece to help us put the works of art and artists into historical and cultural perspective. Our personal responses to each work of art may vary, but all reactions and ideas will be heard and valued.
No art or art history background is required - just your willingness to view and share with others.
Register at: park21217@aol.com
American Mah Jongg Open Play (Davis Library, Lower Level)
Do you play American mah jongg? Then come join the fun. We play by National Mah Jongg League (NMJL) rules. Bring your 2025 NMJL card; we’ll provide the sets. All are welcome. We don’t group by level, so we urge patience, support, and encouragement for our beginning players.
We meet in the lower level meeting room at Davis Library.
INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY: IF MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED OR CLOSE EARLY, WE WILL NOT HAVE MAH JONGG. IF THE SCHOOLS ARE OPEN OR HAVE A DELAYED OPENING, WE WILL HAVE MAH JONGG.
Questions? Email Deborah at bloch.jawetz@gmail.com
Registration is not required for this session.
2nd Annual NBV Mock Mah Jongg Tournament
2nd Annual Mock Mah Jongg Tournament
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to play in a mah jongg tournament but were afraid that it might be too competitive, too stressful, too anxiety-provoking? If so, then this is the tournament for you.
We will be playing American mah jongg according to National Mah Jongg League rules with one major exception: HANDS CANNOT BE CALLED DEAD. If you make a mistake, no big deal.
If you’re worried that you’re not good enough or fast enough, rest assured that you don’t need to be good or fast. If you know how to play, you’re good enough. And there are no time limits on games.
Why should you register? Because it will be fun and there will be prizes. The registration fee is $15. Registration is limited. If registration is full, sign up for the waitlist and you will be contacted as soon as space becomes available:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2nd-annual-mock-mah-jongg-tournament
If you have questions, please email Deborah at bloch.jawetz@gmail.com.