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Holiday Tree Lighting and Hanukkah Celebration

/ Anna White

The annual Holiday Tree Lighting* and Hanukkah Celebration will be on Sunday, December 14, 4:45 pm, at the Luzerne/Glen Ross island. Note: Rain date is Monday, December 15, 6:00 pm.

The celebration begins at sundown with the lighting of the menorah, a holiday singalong and tree lighting, visit from Santa Claus, and refreshments, including latkes (potato pancakes) and hot cider. Scroll down for the program and song sheet.

The first night of Hanukkah this year is December 14, so the first candle of the neighborhood menorah will be lit that evening and lighting the remaining candles will continue for eight nights. If you would like to help with setting up or cleaning up, preparing refreshments, posting street closure signs, or any other aspect of this event, please contact Melinda Frederick, program coordinator.

SSL service hours will be available to MCPS students who volunteer for this event.

The NWCA community will be notified via the listserv of any event updates. Donations to defray the costs will be gratefully received at the event or online.

Singers Wanted: Our Tree Singers group performs holiday music at the above event, and we’re always looking for new members. It is a cappella four-part harmony, so some choral experience and music reading skill is helpful. I can give you music in advance. We usually have two rehearsals in the weeks leading up to the event. If you are interested in joining us, please contact me. Thank you! – Julie Lees

2025 Hannukah and Christmas programDownload


* Recent historic newspaper research suggests that this year is the 99th anniversary of the first community holiday tree lighting in 1926. Wow, the tradition is much older than we realized!

Lime & Cilantro to Reopen November 18

/ Anna White

Attention, neighbors! After nearly two months of closure, the popular and widely acclaimed Lime & Cilantro will reopen on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. It’s great to have such a gem of a restaurant in close walking distance from the neighborhood. Let’s show owner and executive chef Danny Chavez our support by giving the restaurant our business.

For more information, read Source of the Spring‘s article on the reopening.

Fall 2025 Neighborhood Meet & Greet

/ Anna White

Join Us for a Neighborhood Meet & Greet!

The NWCA is hosting a casual Meet & Greet for neighbors on Sunday, November 16, from 10:00 am to noon, at the grassy area by the bench at 3rd Ave. and Lanier Dr. It’s a great opportunity to form new connections with neighbors or simply enjoy a relaxed morning outside with friendly faces.

We’ll have free seasonal refreshments, and we also welcome contributions of snacks or drinks if you’d like to bring something. No formal introductions or agendas, just a chance to get to know who’s around. Wear something warm so you can linger and chat comfortably. We look forward to seeing you there!

Contact welcome@northwoodsideca.groups.io.

2025 Talbot Avenue Bridge Lantern Walk

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Photo by Jay Mallin

Begun in 2018, the Talbot Avenue Bridge Lantern Walk is an annual family-friendly local community event that weaves together neighborhoods once divided by racial segregation and fittingly takes place during Montgomery County’s Remembrance and Reconciliation Month.  All are welcome!  Come join us in shining our lights in the darkness, promoting unity over division, remembering the past and taking steps toward a brighter future.

WHEN: Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 5:00pm.

  • Gather: 5:00-5:15 pm
  • Short Program & Lantern Walk: 5:15-6:00 pm
  • Community Reception: 6:00-7:30 pm

WHERE: Rosemary Hills Elementary School parking lot, just below intersection of Talbot Ave. and Lanier Dr. Address: 2111 Porter Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20910

The route will start and end at the same place, crossing over the new Talbot Avenue Bridge twice and going around the two blocks closest to it, one in North Woodside and one in Lyttonsville. To view the route, click here and scroll down.

BRING: Warm clothing, comfortable walking shoes, and a lantern

RSVP: CLICK HERE

For more detailed event information and updates: see event webpage.

The Talbot Avenue Bridge Lantern Walk is organized by the Talbot Avenue Bridge Committee and co-sponsored by the Lyttonsville Civic Association, North Woodside Citizens’ Association, and Rosemary Hills Neighbors’ Association.

2025 Lantern-Making Workshop

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Come one, come all to a lantern-making workshop this weekend! Make a lantern to carry in the 8th Talbot Avenue Bridge Lantern Walk* the following weekend.

When: 1:00-4:00pm, Sunday, November 2 (drop by any time)

Where: Gwendolyn E. Coffield Community Center
2450 Lyttonsville Road, Silver Spring, 20910
Come to the Art Room (2nd floor, located to right at top of stairs, across from elevator)

Cost: FREE

For more information, click here.

* The Talbot Avenue Bridge Lantern Walk is organized by the Talbot Avenue Bridge Committee and cosponsored by the Lyttonsville Civic Association, North Woodside Citizens’ Association, and Rosemary Hills Neighbors’ Association.

Halloween Fall Funfest 2025

/ Anna White

October is here, and with it comes the coziness of fall and the spookiness of Halloween! We’re excited to announce our neighborhood Halloween Fall Funfest 2025 is coming up!

Similar to last year, North Woodside is teaming up with Linden Civic Association to co-host this event. Everyone is encouraged to dress up, bring a neighbor or a friend, and enjoy the spirit of the season together. Event is rain or shine, so please dress according to the weather.  Read on for more info and scroll down for a downloadable flyer.

EVENT DETAILS:

📅 Date: November 1, 2025
🕒 Time: 1:00-4:00pm
📍 Location: Montgomery Hills Park, 2103 Seminary Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Join us for an afternoon of seasonal fun with activities:

  • Costume parade & contest for Kids and Pets 👻
  • Raffle & Prizes 🎟️🎁
  • Treats 🍎
  • Food truck 🚚🍔🌮
  • Music and more!  🎶

For further information or questions, reach out to Mona or the NWCA Programs Coordinator.

We can’t wait to celebrate with you all. Happy Fall!

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Halloween Funfest Flyer 2025Download

Flat Tire-Repair Workshops

/ Anna White

A flat tire is one of the most common mishaps that can occur while riding a bike. A piece of metal, glass, or even a thorn can end an otherwise enjoyable ride. I am offering a free hands-on workshop to show you how to repair a flat tire while on the road or trail. At the end of the two-hour session you will know how to remove a damaged wheel, identify the cause of the flat, locate the puncture, repair the inner tube, and what basic tools you should carry to take care of such an emergency. All materials, including patches, cement, practice tubes, and written step-by-step instructions will be provided.

Sessions will be limited to two participants, ages 16 and up, and will be held outdoors on my deck with plenty of spacing between us. Masks will be required. Bring your bikes to practice removing a wheel and mounting it when the repair is completed. We will practice patching a puncture on inner tubes that I provide. I plan to hold these sessions through the spring and summer. If interested, please contact me to schedule our workshop.

–Manuel Vera

Kudos to Manuel who has serviced a whopping 98 bikes for free since April 2020 and fixed up and given away 32 donated bikes!

For more information about Manuel’s bike tune up services and bike donation project:

A pandemic project: Fixing up bicycles and giving them away free
by John Kelly, Washington Post, May 4, 2021

NPR: Retiree Finds Purpose Restoring Unwanted Bikes, Gives Them Away
NPR, Morning Edition, May 6, 2021