Community Events

Blessing of the Animals - Saturday, October 23 at 10 am. Celebrate the companions that bring joy to our lives with a short outdoor service of blessing. Rain or shine at the church entrance. For the safety of all, please leash/contain pets. The Lutheran Church of St Andrew, 15300 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD. www.mystandrew.org or 301-384-4394.

Model Train Show & Fair - Saturday November 13, 9am-4pm and Sunday November 14, 12 noon-4pm. Come enjoy an extensive mini-landscape of operating model trains! Crafts & train items for sale; breakfast & lunch available. Activities & gifts for kids! Suggested donation - $4 per person, 12 & under FREE! The Lutheran Church of St Andrew, 15300 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD. www.mystandrew.org or 301.384.4394.

Hearts & Holly Craft Bazaar - Saturday, November 20, 9am-2pm. Handmade treats & treasures, artisan crafts, homemade jams, jellies & savories, quilts and textile arts, ornaments and unique wood pieces, Grandma's Attic (vintage items) and Santa's Workshop (gift shopping for kids). BBQ lunch served 11-1. Your holiday spirit starts here! The Lutheran Church of St Andrew, 15300 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring MD. www.mystandrew.org or 301.384.4394.