Bethesda, Chevy Chase Real Estate NewsRecently posted or modified blog posts in the category - Local Eventshttps://www.koitzgroup.com/blog/Copyright KoitzGroup.com2018-01-16T08:49:34-07:00tag:koitzgroup.com,2012-09-20:2310Electronic Recycling & Paper Shredding April 12This Saturday from 9-12 in Bethesda!
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In celebration of Earth Month, Hilltop Consultants and Settlement Ink are sponsoring their 4th Annual Electronics Recycling and Paper Shredding Event this Saturday April 12 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 NOON. The drop-off location is 4719 Chestnut Street in Bethesda MD 20814.
This event will allow you to recycle your unwanted computer products and old documents for FREE. So load up your car and bring your unwanted computer stuff and old documents. Here are some items you may wish to recycle:
cables and wires
calculators
cell phones
cellular pagers
computer chips
circuit boards
scanners
software
tuners
VCRs
paper
modems
mother boards
plastic casings
printers/printer heads
processors
video cards
digital equipment
diskettes
hard drives
keyboards
Hope you can take advantage of this great opportunity!! Happy Spring (finally):-)2014-04-11T05:17:00-07:002018-01-13T06:33:19-07:00Gretchen Koitztag:koitzgroup.com,2012-09-20:2290A Greater Bethesda Recycling Event this Sunday (4/21)!<img src="https://assets.site-static.com/userfiles/583/image/greater_bethesda_greenity_400.png" alt="" width="400" height="248" class="img_box_center" />
What do Earth Day & Wheaton High School have in common?
April 22, 2013 is Earth Day. To recogonize this important date, the Department of Environmental Protection is hosting an Electronic Recycling Event at Wheaton High School on Sunday April 21, 2013 from 12:00 until 4:00 pm. Drop off your unwanted electronic items in the main parking lot near the Wheaton High School front entrance. What a great opportunity to do some spring cleaning and remove unwanted electronic items from your closets and basements in a safe & environmentally friendly manner.
Acceptable items include: computers, printers, CDs, TVs, all plug-in appliances, etc.
<a title="See a full list of electronic items that can be recycled" href="http://www6.montgomerycountymd.gov/apps/dep/solidwaste/collectionservices/material_detail.asp?categoryID=53">For a full list of items visit the county website here. </a>
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15th Annual Bethesda Row Arts Festival <br />October 20th & 21st, 2012<br />Saturday 11am-6pm, Sunday 10am-5pm
It’s that time of the year again!! If you’re like me, it wouldn’t be fall in Bethesda without the Bethesda Row Arts Festival. One of my favorite Bethesda traditions, I make it a point to wander thru the exhibits a few times during the two day festival.
This outdoor festival will celebrate its 15th year this coming weekend and will, once again, be located on Woodmont and Bethesda Avenues, and on Elm Street, east of Arlington Road in Downtown Bethesda.
The festival presents the work of almost 200 extremely talented artists from around the country and features paintings, ceramics, jewelry, photography, wearable art, sculpture…and more! There are also children’s activities, live music, street performers and various local food vendors….all of which benefits the Chidren’s Charities at NIH.
Remember, too, that the location is an easy walk from the Bethesda Metro.2012-10-18T08:11:00-07:002018-01-16T05:58:29-07:00Gretchen Koitztag:koitzgroup.com,2012-09-20:2271Taste of Bethesda!23rd annual Taste of Bethesda is scheduled for Saturday, October 6, 2012!
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ITS BAAACCCKKK!!! Hard to believe that this annual event marks its 23rd this year! It is held in Downtown Bethesda - Woodmont Triangle area (see map above) - RAIN OR SHINE on Saturday, October 6, 2012. It just keeps getting better each year. Sixty restaurants, five stages of entertainment, activities for kids and much more. Admission is free, and tickets are sold at the event for tasting - 4 tickets for $5. Food tastings can cost anywhere from one to four tickets.
Don't be late - ticket sales will end at 3:30 p.m.
Location: Norfolk, Fairmont, St. Elmo, Cordell and Del Ray Avenues
And, they are looking for volunteers to help out. <a title="Sign up to Volunteer at the 2012 Taste of Bethesda" href="http://www.bethesda.org/userfiles/file/volunteer%20form(2).pdf">Here's a link to the online volunteer form.</a> 2012-10-02T08:23:00-07:002018-01-16T08:49:34-07:00Gretchen Koitztag:koitzgroup.com,2012-09-20:2263Bethesda-Chevy Chase Summer Restaurant Week: July 16-12, 2012<img src="https://assets.site-static.com/userfiles/583/image/welcometobethesda_496.jpg" alt="" width="425" height="496" class="img_box_center" />
If you aren't at the beaches this week, make plans now to head out to any of the Bethesda & Chevy Chase participating restaurants for Summer Restaurant Week which begins today (Monday, July 16) and runs thru Sunday, July 22!!
There are 29 area eateries offering pre-fixe menus from July 16-22, 2012. Two and three-course lunches range from $12-15 and dinners for $25-30.<br /><br />Related Links<a href="http://www.bethesda.org/bethesda/restaurant-week" target="_blank">List of Participating Restaurants</a>2012-07-16T07:08:00-07:002018-01-15T06:44:02-07:00Gretchen Koitztag:koitzgroup.com,2012-09-20:2232Bethesda/Chevy Chase Restaurant Week 2011 Reminder!When DC’s Winter Restaurant Week wraps up, all you have to do is to cross into Maryland and enjoy a similar offering in Chevy Chase and Bethesda. Over 30 restaurants will participate this year with two and three course lunches and dinners ranging from $12-$15 at mid-day and $25-$30 in the evening.
<img width="423" height="283" src="https://assets.site-static.com/userfiles/583/image/blog/uploads/Bethesda_Restaurant_Week.jpg" alt="Bethesda / Chevy Chase Restaurant Week 2011" class="img_box_center" />It’s a great opportunity to expand your restaurant repertoir -- or to re-visit some of your favorites at this special price. As a kind reminder, the festivities begin next week, Monday, the 24th. So make reservations soon -- maybe today? <img alt="" src="https://assets.site-static.com/userfiles/583/image/blog/WYSIWYG/editor/smiley/biggrin.gif" />.<br />
Enjoy!!
More on Bethesda Restaurant Restaurant Week <br />
<br /><br />Related Links<a href="http://www.bethesda.org/bethesda/bethesda-chevy-chase-restaurant-week-0" target="_blank">Complete List of Participating Restuarants</a>2011-01-19T13:10:00-07:002018-01-15T05:26:15-07:00Gretchen Koitztag:koitzgroup.com,2012-09-20:2212Bethesda Row Arts Festival This WeekendOne of my favorite Bethesda Art festivals is coming this weekend…. and I can’t wait!! The 12th Annual Bethesda Row Arts Festival will be held this Saturday, October 17 from 11am to 6 pm and Sunday, October 18th from 11am to 5PM. <br />
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Located on Woodmont Avenue, Bethesda Avenue and Elm Street, this outdoor event will be held rain or shine and features the work of 180 juried artists and crafters from all over the country. The Festival will benefit the NIH Children’s charities and is sponsored by Federal Realty Investment Trust. Hope to see you there!!<br /><br />Related Links<a href="http://www.bethesdarowarts.org/show.information" target="_blank">More Bethesda Row Arts Festival Info</a><a href="https://www.koitzgroup.com/Downtown-Bethesda/" target="_blank">Downtown Bethesda</a>2009-10-13T18:52:00-07:002018-01-15T12:25:13-07:00Gretchen Koitztag:koitzgroup.com,2012-09-20:2209Bethesda Outdoor Movies Start Next Week<br />
There's always something happening in Downtown Bethesda. And that's why we love it! Here’s the information provided by Bethesda Urban Partnership about the annual outdoor movie series. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, a picnic or an appetite to enjoy neighboring restaurants….And cross your fingers for 5 rain-free evenings... <br />
ENJOY!!! - Gretchen July 28 - Aug 1, 2009 Bethesda's Woodmont Triangle, Corner of Norfolk & Auburn Avenue
Enjoy five nights of blockbuster hits at downtown Bethesda's 4th annual outdoor movie series! Show times begin at 9pm at the corner of Norfolk and Auburn Avenues. A limited number of chairs will be provided and attendees are invited to bring their own lawn chairs. Admission is FREE!
Spend an enjoyable evening in Woodmont Triangle and have dinner at one of the neighborhood's delicious and diverse restaurants before the show!
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<br /><br />Related Links<a href="http://www.bethesda.org/" target="_blank">Bethesda Urban Partnership Website</a>2009-07-23T12:05:00-07:002018-01-16T06:04:27-07:00Gretchen Koitztag:koitzgroup.com,2012-09-20:2186Bethesda Row Arts FestivalSaturday, October 18th from 11am – 6pm<br />
Sunday, October 19th from 11am – 5pm<br />
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It’s that time of the year again!! If you’re like me, it wouldn’t be fall in Bethesda without the Bethesda Row Arts Festival. Since I’m fortunate enough to live within walking distance (and, therefore, don’t have to hunt down a parking place), I make it a point to wander thru the exhibits at least two or three times during the two day festival. <br />
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This outdoor festival will celebrate its 11th year next weekend and will, once again, be located on Woodmont and Bethesda Avenues, and on Elm Street, east of Arlington Road in <a href="https://www.koitzgroup.com/Downtown-Bethesda/">Downtown Bethesda</a>. This year, <a href="https://www.koitzgroup.com/blog/another-success-in-downtown-bethesda/">Bethesda Lane</a> will also be added as an event venue.<br />
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The festival presents the work of almost 200 extremely talented artists from around the country and features paintings, ceramics, jewelry, photography, wearable art, sculpture…and more! There are also children’s activities, live music, street performers and various local food vendors….all of which benefits the Chidren’s Charities at NIH.<br />
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Remember, too, that the location is an easy walk from the Bethesda Metro.<br />
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I hope to see you there!!!2008-10-13T08:18:00-07:002018-01-13T10:29:46-07:00Gretchen Koitztag:koitzgroup.com,2012-09-20:2184Free Concerts in Downtown BethesdaIn a previous post, I <a href="https://www.koitzgroup.com/blog/another-success-in-downtown-bethesda/">congratulated the developers of the new Bethesda Lane</a> for their creation of such a user friendly space. Now they’ve gone one better by schedulingFREE Concerts on Bethesda Lane every Wednesday from 6-8 pm, through September 24th
The schedule is as follows:<br />
July 9 - Night & Day Band (Jazz)<br />
July 16 - Donato with Felicia (Jazz)<br />
July 23 - Teiber String Quartet (Classical)<br />
July 30 - Scott Harlan (Adult Contemporary)<br />
August 6 - Dan Haas (Lounge/Pop)<br />
August 13 - Taylor Carson (Alternative/Pop)<br />
August 20 - The Meritxell Project (Jazz)<br />
August 27 - Ewabo (Steel Drums)<br />
September 3 - Alte Kameraden with Alpine Horns (German)<br />
September 10 - DC Motors (Oldies)<br />
September 17 - Sol Y Rumba (Latin/Salsa)<br />
September 24 - Peat & Barley (Celtic)
The organizers report that blankets and lawn chairs are welcomed and ask that you call 301-998-8395 in the event of rain, or if you need further information.
Remember that Bethesda Lane is for pedestrians only and connects Elm and Bethesda, close to Arlington.
ENJOY!<br /><br />Related Links<a href="https://www.koitzgroup.com/bethesda-real-estate//" target="_blank">Bethesda</a><a href="https://www.koitzgroup.com/Downtown-Bethesda/" target="_blank">Downtown Bethesda</a>2008-07-09T12:55:00-07:002018-01-13T07:05:03-07:00Gretchen Koitztag:koitzgroup.com,2012-09-20:2183Bethesda Lane: Another Success in Downtown Bethesda<img width="412" height="308" alt="Bethesda Lane in Downtown Bethesda" src="https://assets.site-static.com/userfiles/583/image/blog/uploads/Bethesda_Lane.jpg" class="img_box_center" />
Downtown "Bethesda Lane" Is A Hit!
Bethesda Lane is here! For years the “old” Giant on Arlington remained hostage to a well-intentioned appeals process. There were those who felt that the County’s decision to allow for the construction of a five-story building (where the Master Plan only called for four stories) was not only incorrect, but also flawed in its execution. In the end, Federal Realty won the battle and construction began on what was to become Bethesda Lane
Now that construction of the project is 99% completed (with just a few stores and restaurants still working on their interiors), the reaction of the public appears to be 100% favorable. With apartments above and retail on the ground floor, the key to this exciting new project is a pedestrian mall that links <a href="http://maps.yourgmap.com/v/3_vy__qBethesda_Lane_q.html">Bethesda Avenue and Elm Street.</a> Last Friday evening, at about 9PM, this wide walkway was packed with singles, couples, families, children and pets. The recent opening of Dolcezza Gelato was obviously a huge hit, with a long line of people waiting to enjoy this frozen treat. As an exercise/yoga fanatic, I am thrilled to have both Lucy and Lululemon Athletica in the neighborhood and my wonderful sons found a great pair of shoes for me for Mother’s Day at The Little Shoebox. Both Tickled Pink and Urban Country expanded their interior space by moving from other Bethesda locations into Bethesda Lane.
Although it may seem as though Bethesda is not in need of any additional restaurants, Le Pain Quotidien (a waiter told me that this is their 44th location – the original is in Belgium) seems to have quite a following already. Still under construction, both Lebanese Taverna and Redwood Restaurant and Bar (no link yet!) also have other locations or sister restaurants. This makes it easy to predict that they will have immediate success.
So, hooray for Federal Realty! Not only is the building attractive, but it is a great addition to the neighborhood. A little more greenery and additional seating areas in the Lane would make it even more user-friendly, so I hope these are in the final staging plans.<br /><br />Related Links<a href="https://www.koitzgroup.com/www.bethesdarow.com/" target="_blank">Bethesda Row Official Website</a><a href="https://www.koitzgroup.com/bethesda-real-estate//" target="_blank">Bethesda Real Estate</a>2008-06-17T11:17:00-07:002018-01-14T05:45:52-07:00Gretchen Koitz