Pictures from recent events and happenings at Friendship Heights Village. Click any of the pictures to view a larger photo.
Village residents gather for WinterFest 2025Mayor Melanie Rose White at WinterFest 2025Lt. Ari Elkin at WinterFest 2025Montgomery County Council President Andrew Friedson at WinterFest 2025Montgomery County Council Member Laurie Anne Sayles at WinterFest 2025Teresa Woorman, MD State Delegate District 16 at WinterFest 2025MD State Delegate Sarah Wolek at WinterFest 2025Karen Hendricks, representing US Senator Chris Van HollenMD State Senator Sara Love at WinterFest 2025Village of Friendship Heights Council Chair Bobby Pestronk at WinterFest 2025Harpist Kristin Jepperson performs at WinterFest 2025Ballet Theatre of Maryland performers at WinterFest 2025Treats from our Holiday Sing-Along & Tea, 12/17/24Jazz musicians Robert Redd (piano) and Chuck Redd (vibraphone) perform on 12/11/24.Author Julia Konner “Perfect Balance: A Young Athlete’s Guide to the World of Gymnastics,” 11/9/24Storyteller Jane Dorfman shares tales of King Solomon and his daughter, 12/5/24Author Julia Konner “Perfect Balance: A Young Athlete’s Guide to the World of Gymnastics,” 11/9/24Author Julia Konner “Perfect Balance: A Young Athlete’s Guide to the World of Gymnastics,” 11/9/24Centerpiece Charcuterie prepares for a demo during the Artisan Shop, 11/2/24Aula de Flamenco performs during Artisan Shop, 11/2/24Aula de Flamenco performs during Artisan Shop, 11/2/24Aula de Flamenco performs during Artisan Shop, 11/2/24Pop Up Artisan Shop, 11/1-2/24Pop Up Artisan Shop, 11/1-2/24Pop Up Artisan Shop, 11/1-2/24Pop Up Artisan Shop, 11/1-2/24Pop Up Artisan Shop, 11/1-2/24Pop Up Artisan Shop, 11/1-2/24Pop Up Artisan Shop, 11/1-2/24Mayor Melanie Rose White, Fall Festival, 10/26/24Lt. Ari Elkin, Montgomery County Police Department, Fall Festival, 10/26/24Artie Harris, Chair, Montgomery County Planning Board, Fall Festival, 10/26/24Sarah Wolek, MD State Delegate District 16, Fall Festival, 10/26/24Gretchen Zekiel, representing MD State Senator Sara Love, Fall Festival, 10/26/24Marc Korman, MD State Delegate District 16, Fall Festival, 10/26/24Teresa Woorman, MD State Delegate District 16, Fall Festival, 10/26/24Karen Hendricks, representing MD Senator Chris Van Hollen, Fall Festival, 10/26/24Kevin Mack, representing MD Senator Ben Cardin, Fall Festival, 10/26/24Fall Festival, 10/26/24Blue Train Bluegrass Band, Fall Festival, 10/26/24Fall Festival, 10/26/24Fall Festival, 10/26/24Fall Festival, 10/26/24Fall Festival, 10/26/24Food Drive at Fall Festival, 10/26/24Chad Bowles, classical pianist, performs 10/23/24Kids Halloween Dance Party, 10/18/24Kids Halloween Dance Party, 10/18/24Gizelle Merced leads our Kids Halloween Dance Party, 10/18/24World Bank Alumni Art Club exhibit reception, 10/17/24World Bank Alumni Art Club exhibit reception, 10/17/24World Bank Alumni Art Club exhibit reception, 10/17/24World Bank Alumni Art Club exhibit reception, 10/17/24World Bank Alumni Art Club exhibit reception, 10/17/24Dominique Lallement, founder and chair of the World Bank Alumni Art Club at its Friendship Gallery reception, 10/17/24 Montgomery County Police Officer Demond Johnson discussing safety tips for Village residents, 9/30/24 Jim Resnick with the Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service distributing safety literature for high-rise residents, 9/30/24. Ari Fisher discusses our website’s new Chat Feature, “Ask Holly,” 9/18/24The Herb Smith (on sax) Trio performs a Tribute to Duke Ellington, 9/18/24Collide, with Catherine Messina Pajic and Daniel Ogden, perform 9/11/24Classical saxophonist Timothy Roberts and his son, Charles, on keyboard, Aug 21, 2024Susan Jones and Mariachis de Los Compadres, August 14, 2024Seth Kibel and the Kleztet, July 31, 2024Tim Jarvis, Drums, and Bob Abbott, Double Bass, July 31, 2024Seth Kibel, Clarinet, and Bob Abbott, Double Bass, July 31, 2024Vladimir Fridman, Guitar and Vocals, July 31, 2024Willie Barry, of Willie Barry and the Rock-A-Sonics, July 17, 2024Willie Barry and the Rock-A-Sonics, July 17, 2024Do we have Free Will? Dr. Richard Kahn proffers a theory, July 15, 2024Do we have Free Will? Dr. Richard Kahn proffers a theory, July 15, 2024A Montgomery College Summer Theatre performer sings a song from “In the Heights,” July 12, 2024The Village Yard Sale, July 13, 2024The Village Yard Sale, July 13, 2024The band Collide performs during the Village Yard Sale, July 13, 2024The Robert Redd Trio (Robert Redd/piano, Tommy Cecil, bass, Marty Nau, saxophone), July 10, 2024People of all ages gather to celebrate an old fashioned Fourth of July in 2024Mingling, dancing, enjoying hot dogs, sno cones, and more at the 2024 Fourth of July celebrationFrank Cassel and his Mountain Fever Band at the 2024 Fourth of July celebrationYou’re never too young to learn how to bean toss at the Village’s Fourth of July celebration in 2024Kids of all ages enjoyed our bean toss game during at the 2024 Fourth of July celebrationAlexandra of DC Face Painting created more than 40 little masterpieces during the 2024 Fourth of July celebration!Posing for a glamour shot with Uncle Sam on the 4th of July in 2024Assembling for elected officials’ speeches during the 2024 4th of July celebrationPeople gather for July Fourth speeches in 20242024 4th of July Celebration: Congressman Jamie Raskin, 8th District2024 4th of July Celebration: Karen Hendricks, Senator Chris Van Hollen’s representative2024 4th of July Celebration: Senator Sara Love2024 4th of July Celebration: Sarah Wolek, Delegate, District 162024 4th of July Celebration: Marc Korman, Delegate, District 162024 4th of July Celebration: Marc Elrich, MC Executive2024 4th of July Celebration: Laurie-Anne Sayles, MC Council member2024 4th of July Celebration: Andrew Friedson, MC Council member2024 4th of July Celebration: Shebra Evans, County School Board member2024 4th of July Celebration: Julie Yang, Montgomery County School Board member2024 4th of July Celebration: Judge Peter Messitte2024 4th of July Celebration: Montgomery County Police Officer Karli Dorsey2024 4th of July Celebration: MC Captain Amy Daum2024 4th of July Celebration: Jim Resnick of the B-CC Rescue Squad2024 4th of July Celebration: Residents and dignitaries enjoying the July 4, 2024 ceremony.Mayor Melanie White opened the July 4th festivities in 2024Bele Bele Rhythm Collective, June 26, 2024Bele Bele Rhythm Collective, June 26, 2024Bele Bele Rhythm Collective, June 26, 2024Bele Bele Rhythm Collective, June 26, 2024Plein Air event, June 22, 2024Plein Air event, June 22, 2024Plein Air event, June 22, 2024Plein Air event, June 22, 2024Cyanotype Workshop, June 22, 2024Cyanotype Workshop, June 22, 2024Casino Night, June 21, 2024Casino Night, June 21, 2024Casino Night, June 21, 2024Casino Night, June 21, 2024Casino Night, June 21, 2024Stuart Eizenstat Book Talk, June 20, 2024Reception for National Capitol Art Glass Guild, June 13, 2024Reception for National Capitol Art Glass Guild, June 13, 2024Reception for National Capitol Art Glass Guild, June 13, 2024Ray Apollo Allen and the Apollo 1 Band, June 12, 2024Ray Apollo Allen & the Apollo 1 Band, June 12, 2024Glass demonstrations courtesy of the National Capital Art Glass Guild, June 8, 2024Glass demonstrations courtesy of the National Capital Art Glass Guild, June 8, 2024Glass demonstrations courtesy of the National Capital Art Glass Guild, June 8, 2024Glass demonstrations courtesy of the National Capital Art Glass Guild, June 8, 2024Steve Hom & Karla Chisholm, June 5, 2024Zachary Smith & the Mardi Gras Kings, May 29, 2024Nick Glakas talks about the Amalfi Coast, May 24, 2024Magician Drew Blue Shoes (5/19/24)Magician Drew Blue Shoes and volunteer (5/19/24)Community enjoys Fiber Friends exhibit, 5/9/24Artist discusses approach to art piece during Fiber Friends exhibit, 5/9/24Friendship Gallery Curator Jan Rowland speaks with artists during Fiber Friends exhibit, 5/9/24Fiber Friends exhibit, 5/9/24Artist discusses approach to art piece during Fiber Friends exhibit, 5/9/24Admiring an art piece during Fiber Friends exhibit, 5/9/24Frank Conlon performs with Christine Kharazian, 5/8/24Christine Kharazian performs 5/8/24Aboard the schooner Sultana (5/1/24)Aboard the schooner Sultana (5/1/24)Aboard the schooner Sultana (5/1/24)Aboard the schooner Sultana (5/1/24)Aboard the schooner Sultana (5/1/24)Aboard the schooner Sultana (5/1/24)Aboard the schooner Sultana (5/1/24)Aboard the schooner Sultana (5/1/24)Aboard the schooner Sultana (5/1/24)Hawai’i State Society “Ukulele Hui with the Hui O Ka Pua ‘Ilima” dancers (5/1/24)Hawai’i State Society “Ukulele Hui with the Hui O Ka Pua ‘Ilima” dancer (5/1/24)Hawai’i State Society “Ukulele Hui with the Hui O Ka Pua ‘Ilima” dancers (5/1/24)Solomia Gorokhivska, violin, and
Andrei Pidkivka, flute and various folk instruments, of the Gerdan Duo, 4/24/24S. Orlene Grant, the Juanita C. Grant Foundation, talks about elder abuse and scams, 4/18/24.Shannon Leigh and The Good Bygones perform for Community Day (4/13/24)Village resident signs up for alerts and spins wheel for Community Day prizesVillage residents enjoy Community Day fixins from Mission BarbecueResidents read about local birds and the environmentCongressman Jamie Raskin greets a residentVillage Manager Julian Mansfield, Senator Howard Denis and Mayor Melanie Rose WhiteMayor Melanie Rose White, Montgomery Council President Andrew FriedsonSenator Chris Van Hollen’s Representative Karen Hendricks addresses the communityMontgomery County Police Lt. Ari ElkinMontgomery County Planning Board Chair Artie HarrisBWS judge and MAA president Jen Barlow with BWS president Sherry Morell attend our reception for the local artists of the Baltimore Watercolor Society (4/11/24)BWS member Linda LukeJulie Zirlin and friendsMarie-Elise Tanabe and Calvin ConnerTransAtlantic Duo’s Vladimir Fridman (guitar) and Alexander Paperny (balalaika), 4/4/24.Halley Shoenberg Jazz Trio performs on 3/27/24Kathleen McGuinness, MC Commissioner on Aging, discusses senior resources, 3/27/24Tech expert Ari Fisher conducted a senior tech talk about navigating the Village website (friendshipheightsmd.gov) and answering a variety of questions, today.Tech expert Ari Fisher conducted a senior tech talk about navigating the Village website (friendshipheightsmd.gov) and answering a variety of questions, today.Karen Ashbrook and Paul Oorts perform Irish and Celtic music, 3/13/24.Clara Summers dances during Irish/Celtic concert, 3/13/24.Clara Summers sings during Irish/Celtic concert, 3/13/24
Volunteers joined the Village Center and Wings for Joy to provide tote bags filled with personal care items for two area women’s shelters (3/9/24).Volunteers joined the Village Center and Wings for Joy to provide tote bags filled with personal care items for two area women’s shelters (3/9/24).Anthony Cohen talks about the “Tubman Journey to Freedom,” 3/8/24.Anthony Cohen talks about the “Tubman Journey to Freedom,” 3/8/24.Akeel Ali examines the life of iconic photographer Gordon Parks, 2/29/24Akeel Ali examines the life of iconic photographer Gordon Parks, 2/29/24Janet Paulsen, Anthony Pocetti, Shawn Simon perform “Joyful Song: A Tribute to Rosemary Clooney” 2/28/24DC Tai Chi, 2/21/24Thanks to Tai Chi Master Nick Gracenin and DC Tai Chi for a dynamic program celebrating Chinese New Year at the Village Center last night, and to the community for coming out to support this. 2/21/24Kenny Rittenhouse Trio performs Valentine’s Day, 2/14/24. Village residents enjoy our Valentine’s Day Tea, 2/13/24.Barbara Papendorp and Amy Conley perform for our Valentine’s Day tea, Feb. 13, ’24Dancers from Ballet Theatre of Maryland perform at WinterFest 2024Kristin Jepperson performs at WinterFest 2024, 2/3/24Community gathering for WinterFest 2024Jesse Palidofsky matinee concert, January 12, 2024James and John Dapogny perform jazz standards (1/10/24)Mark Hanak sings some cheer during our holiday tea, 12/19/23. Nick Gracenin leads a group through basic tai chi movements, 12/18/23.Residents attending the autumn millennial meet-up. Everyone enjoyed the cider, s’mores, and making new friends!Robert Redd, one the area’s most in-demand jazz pianists, playing at the Village Center.The Village has partnered with Call2Recycle to recycle batteries and cellphones. We urge all residents to stop by the Village Center to drop off any unused batteries and old cell phones. Please refer to the flyer to confirm what type of batteries can be recycled. The Montgomery County Planning Department staff hosted a Friendship Heights Urban Design Study Open House at the Village Center.Staff from the County’s Planning Department greets residents to the Friendship Heights Urban Design Study Open House at the Village Center.Residents reviewing plans during the Friendship Heights Urban Design Study Open House at the Village Center. Residents reviewing plans during the Friendship Heights Urban Design Study Open House at the Village Center. Mayor Melanie White saying a few words during Fall Festival 2023.Maryland Delegate Sara Love speaking to the audience during Fall Festival 2023.Maryland Delegate Marc Korman giving a speech during Fall Festival 2023.U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen’s representative, Karen Hendricks, speaking to the crowd at Fall Festival 2023.Montgomery County Police Officer Jason Cokinos reminding attendees of Fall Festival 2023 of the Village’s off-duty policy officer program.Village residents waiting in line to enjoy some great empanadas.Village residents enjoying a beautiful fall day during Fall Festival 2023.The Blue Train BlueGrass Band playing some fun tunes during Fall Festival 2023.Village residents voting for their next 2023-2025 Village Council members.As Chief Judge, County Council member Andrew Friedson inspecting the ballot box at the 2023 Village Council election.Thank you to all of the Village residents who participated in our recent Drug Take-Back Day!Mayor Melanie White saying a few words to open the 2023 Community Day program.A wonderful 2023 Community Day celebrated by residents, elected officials, and some of our new off-duty police officers.The Jim Queen Trio playing catchy tunes during the 2023 Community Day celebration.Some members of the Community Advisory Committee and Council member Dr. Muller enjoying their barbecued food at the 2023 Community Day.Residents being served delicious barbecue food at the 2023 Community Day.The Village is happy to announce the new welcome sign has been installed on the corner of S. Park Ave. and The Hills Plaza!Robert Bunning & Nell Rumbaugh perform a St Patrick’s Day concertReady to welcome Village Valentines to our special tea!Thank you, Barbara Papendorp and Amy Conley for your lovely Valentine’s Day performance!New Village residents meet at our recent newcomers reception.Happy to meet new Village residents at our recent newcomers reception!Great to meet new Village residents at our recent newcomers reception!Welcome to the Village, new in 2022 residents! Thanks for introducing yourselves at our newcomers reception.Golden Trio about to perform during our first annual Winter Festival. Mayor Melanie White introducing the Ballet Theater of Maryland during our first annual Winter Festival. One of the dancers from the Ballet Theater of Maryland performing during our first annual Winter Festival. Thank you to everybody who attended yesterday’s holiday tea! We invite everyone to attend next week’s tea. Winter is almost upon us and the Village Center continues to offer a wide variety of programs and activities for Village residents.Humphrey Park showing the holiday spirit! Thanks to resident Jay Herson for the wonderful picture.The Village helping to fight hunger in our community by collecting healthy food for Manna Food Bank in Gaithersburg.Howard Denis, long time Village resident, joins artist and teacher Natalia Kormeluk, and Ukrainian college student Mariana Poshyvailoa, at the Ukraine: Up Close Talk with residents.Ukrainian college student Mariana Poshyvailoa speaks to residents about her homeland during the Village’s Ukraine: Up Close Talk.Natalia Kormeluk, artist and teacher, speaks to Village residents at the Ukraine: Up Close Talk.Natalia Kormeluk speaks to Village residents at about her homeland at the Ukraine: Up Close Talk.Mariana Poshyvailoa and Natalia Kormeluk talk about the Ukraine at the Village’s Ukraine: Up Close Talk with residents.The band Big Howdy playing for a lively audience at Fall Festival 2022.A beautiful day and great turnout for Fall Festival 2022!Large turnout on a gorgeous day for Fall Festival 2022.The Village Center getting festive for Fall Festival 2022.Children enjoyed the hay at the 2022 Fall Festival.Mayor Melanie White addresses the audience at Fall Festival 2022.Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando welcoming residents at Fall Festival 2022.Montgomery County Councilmember Andrew Friedson speaking to Village residents at Fall Festival 2022.Maryland Senator Susan Lee providing a warm welcome to residents at Fall Festival 2022.Congressman Jamie Raskin greeting Village residents at Fall Festival 2022.Karen Hendricks delivering a speech on behalf of U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen during Fall Festival 2022.Giant pharmacy administering flu shots at the Village Center.A special evening reception to meet local Village artists from City Line Studios.A special evening reception to meet local Village artists from City Line Studios.The Village Center remains in full gear as more classes, concerts, lectures, and special events are planned for the 2022 fall season.Residents can drop their completed ballot for the November 8 election in this drop box outside the Village Center main entrance.The Village Center serves as the polling place for residents to vote in local, state and federal elections.Residents are directed to the voting polls in the Village Center on election day.County Council member Will Jawando addresses the crowd at our July 4 celebration in 2022.Council member Alfred Muller and Village Manager Julian Mansfield distribute masks and COVID test kits to residents. Artists at work in our abstract painting class at the Village Center.Dan the Dinosaur waits to greet residents entering the Village Center. Dan hosted the Village’s Dinosaur Splash Party at Willoughby Park.Dinosaur Splash Party at Willoughby ParkA martial arts demonstration at the Village Center.The walkway to Page Park, tucked in between 4615 North Park Apts and Willard Towers.Bernie Kellett singing famous Vaudeville songs.New trees being planted at Page Park!The sundial in Willoughby Park is a functioning piece of artwork.A plaque commemorates the dedication of Willoughby Park in 2001.The grassy oval in Willoughby Park as seen from the upper level landing.Flower beds surround a new tree on the south side of Humphrey Park.Custom street signs were put up as part of the Village’s Centennial Celebration.Flower beds and our hanging flower baskets provide a splash of color.The bulletin board in Humphrey Park keeps residents up to date on current events and programs.The Village Center portico is the site of our farmers market as well as outdoor concerts.The fountain is the focal point of Hubert Humphrey Park in front of the Village Center.Flags in the hanging flower baskets are part of our July 4 celebration Flower beds in Humphrey Park add seasonal color. Maintenance Supervisor Hector Garcia with food donated by residents during our annual holiday food drive.Kids in the Village always enjoy our annual Halloween Party at the Center.Our Gingerbread house contest at the Village Center is a festive way to celebrate the holidays.Mayor Melanie White congratulates Helen Davis on her 100th birthday.Author Cyrus Ansary discussed his book on George Washington at the Village Center.County Council members Andrew Friedson and Evan Glass pose with Helen Davis at her Centennial celebration at the Village Center.The Arts & Crafts Fair at the Village Center in the Fall is always popular with the residents.The Village Center’s front desk showing its Fourth of July colors during the Village’s Fourth of July Celebration.Great weather in Hubert Humphrey Park for this year’s Fourth of July Celebration!Frank Cassel and the Mountain Fever Band playing fun music for the Village residents during this year’s 4th of July Celebration.Village residents beginning to arrive at Hubert Humphrey Park, where they loved the food, music, games, and visiting elected officials.Village residents beginning to arrive at Hubert Humphrey Park and the Village Center for this year’s Fourth of July Celebration.Families from the Village going on a fun ride during this year’s Fourth of July Celebration.Village residents grabbing their seats inside the Village auditorium before the visiting elected officials arrived.Congressman Jamie Raskin signing a book for one of his constituents.Village Mayor Melanie White commencing the elected officials portion of the Village’s Fourth of July Celebration in 2022.Village Mayor Melanie White introducing the distinguished elected officials.Mayor Melanie White thanking all Village residents and guests for attending the 2022 Fourth of July Celebration.Karen Hendricks delivering a speech on behalf of U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen during the Village’s 2022 Fourth of July Celebration.Congressman Jamie Raskin greeting Village residents. Maryland Senator Susan Lee giving a speech to her Village constituents.Maryland Delegate Sara Love speaking to the audience during the 2022 Fourth of July Celebration.Maryland Delegate Marc Korman offering a warm 4th of July greeting to Village residents in 2022.Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich giving Village residents a warm July 4th greeting in 2022.Montgomery County Councilmember Gabe Albornoz delivering a happy Fourth of July greetings to the Village residents in 2022.Montgomery County Councilmember Andrew Friedson speaking to Village residents.Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando providing a warm 4th of July message to the audience in 2022.Montgomery County Councilmember Evan Glass greeting Village residents with a warm July 4th welcome in 2022.Montgomery County Councilmember Hans Riemer speaking with Village residents.Village residents and guests watching the elected officials speak inside the Village Center’s auditorium.Village residents enjoying good food inside the well air conditioned Village Center auditorium.Village residents and guests watching the elected officials speak inside the Village Center’s auditorium.Village residents and guests watching the elected officials speak inside the Village Center’s auditorium.The Village participated in a statewide memorial for COVID victims on March 5, with a luminary display in Humphrey Park and in the Village Center auditorium.The Village participated in a statewide memorial for COVID victims on March 5, with a luminary display in Humphrey Park and in the Village Center auditorium.The Village participated in a statewide memorial for COVID victims on March 5, with a luminary display in Humphrey Park and in the Village Center auditorium.The new Village shuttle bus is on the route as of July 2020Humphrey Park plantingsBlack-eyed Susans in Humphrey ParkHydrangeas in Humphrey ParkFHV foliage adorned with holiday lightingFirst Volunteer Centenarian Marianne Arden Cook is shown with her plaque honoring her dedication to Friendship Heights Village.Front view of Village CenterGirl statue in Humphrey ParkMardi Gras 2018Mardi Gras 2018Tulips at the sundial in Willoughby Park
