There are quite literally not enough words to describe how much we love and appreciate every aspect…read moreof this center. When you are looking for a center, if the administrative staff is beyond communicative, if teachers love your child as they love their own, and if the energy that seeps forth boasts of creativity and engagement at all times, you know you've found the perfect place, and that place is Rock Spring Children's Center. It's hard enough knowing that you have to leave your child over the course of a day, but to know that you have the best care possible for your child during the day helps alleviate so much of that stress. The Center does not just say they love children, what they want to do to improve or how the work aligns with the mission, but they show EACH of these things, with intention, every single day. And while I'm talking about the overall feel and experience of the center, there are so many additions that really take it to the next level. The offerings of ballet, karate, an amazing plyometrics program, and music, all of it offered from phenomenal external entities as a formal class that help keep your weekends, a little more open. And for more ease, if you struggle to pack lunch every day, a catered lunch option is available. There is differentiated instruction that allows for all students to feel safe and seen. And did I mention the engagement and love of teachers, and administration? The list goes on. TLDR: There will never be a center as phenomenal as Rock Spring Children's Center!

We have been at rock spring for several years for both of our kids and are very happy with the care…read moreand education they have received. Teachers are excellent, loving and nurturing. Most teachers have been here for years which says a lot about the culture of this institution. Classrooms are beautiful, and tailored perfectly for each age group. We will forever be grateful to Rock Spring for taking such good care of our kids.

We just adopted a dog through AHOTO. Everyone on the organization that we interacted with was kind,…read moreprofessional, responsive, and very knowledgeable. We highly recommend them!

I adopted my cat through AHOTO. They asked me to foster and it was obviously a fail. The…read morecommunications and support were great. Natalie is very attentive to all their cats and kittens and super helpful with adoption. She knows which cat to pair which human with, and is always spot on. I would 100% always adopt from them.

This is a pretty good thrifting location. I mostly shop for clothes and they had a big selection…read moreand changing rooms. I wish the shoes were in one spot and organized by size, but I recognize they're using the space they have. The clothes are very well organized and there was someone reorganizing and adding new items while I was there. Goodwill has weekly sales of specific tagged items, so keep an eye out and sign up for their loyalty program.

I was in the mood to go thrifting recently and asked a few of my friends what areas would be good…read moreto get some steals. I was told this area would fit the bill. So after looking around and finding a spot, I headed out. Made my way here and the area was still reeling from the storm that rolled through. The parking lot was a mess and even though they had just opened, they were jammed. I found one of the remaining parking spots near the store and made my way inside. I was expecting a rather expansive area on the inside only to find out that it is much smaller. Not usually a problem, but when it came to browsing, it made for a much more bothersome experience. I would spot an item, want to take a look at it and then promptly be pushed out of the way with another customer with a cart. I was beginning to get frustrated when I decided that I would give it another go. I came here to find an item to put my remotes in and kept going through the housewares section. I had in mind what I wanted, couldn't quite find it. When I did, you could tell it was cheaply made with the Goodwill mark up. I was about to give up when I spotted the endcaps filled with random items. I saw one particular piece and decided this would fit the bill until something else might come along. I quickly went through the clothing but when it comes to clothing for men, this place is severely lacking. Compared to the women's section, it is about quarter the size. Checking out was fast. I paid for my purchase and was back outside.

What a phenomenal experience to attend a retreat here at Our Lady of Bethesda! I urge anyone who is…read moreconsidering a retreat to commit to one with this center. They have left a strong impact on my marriage and renewed spirituality as a couple. Even if you are skeptical, I guarantee they will impress you with their testimonies to faith and the Church. You will leave a different person, or different couple, after the weekend is over. Specifically the "Three to Get Married" retreat was what turned me on to Our Lady of Bethesda - but I will be back to participate in so much more!

I just completed a day retreat at Our Lady of Bethesda Retreat Center. It was an amazing…read moreexperience for me. I really need to wind down during this hectic time of Christmas. I wanted to refocus my life and place my eyes on Jesus and our Blessed Mother. I feel so refreshed and refocused on what really matters. My relationship with God. Fr. Peter gave me some excellent advice during our spiritual direction session. I highly recommend going to this retreat center. I life changing experience.

I am so pleased to have met and know some of the amazing people that work at this organization…read more Bethesda Cares mission is to prevent, end, and ease homelessness. When searching for a non profit in the area to try and help support- I thought to the most basic needs of a human's life. Shelter, Water, Food. Nobody should be without a home. And Bethesda Cares feels the same way. Not only do they offer lunches throughout the week, they provide shower facilities, daytime shelter, and mail services. To prevent those from becoming homeless, they work with people who are in apartments but are in danger of having their utilities shut off, or people who are possibly facing eviction. They are truly angels - and contrary to the name- Bethesda Cares serves those through the county. There are more than 800 chronically homeless citizens. Some with mental and physical health issues. As a community of millions, we should be able to ban together to help Bethesda Cares in it's mission and end homelessness in the region. I will continue to help them whenever I can, and I hope that these amazing people are blessed in each and every part of their lives.

Bethesda Cares is the best non profit organization in the County. The dedicated small staff there,…read moreand particularly the Executive Director, Susan Kirk, work tirelessly to ensure every homeless county resident can get into housing. Their belief that people need housing as a base for getting stabilized, is well grounded in research. Bethesda Cares works on a small budget, and they keep costs down, so 95% of donated dollars go directly into housing people. They are dependent on donations, and are appreciative of every dollar donors give to them.

The fingerprinting process was very efficient, rapid. The employees doing the fingerprinting were…read morevery pleasant. From my car to the fingerprinting to my car again only took 20 minutes. The electronic technology is impressive also: no ink used!

This bad review is 100% for the cost of parking. The lot, which is your only choice, was $5 for…read moreanything longer than 15 minutes. Five dollars. FIVE DOLLARS. That is extortion. It's not like you can take the metro or park farther away. It's an office building in the middle of the suburbs, and they are stealing $5 from people who are just trying to volunteer with their school or get a new job. The landlords, which I believe are JBG Smith should be ashamed of themselves. Absolutely egregious.

Almost Perfect - Liljenquist & Beckstead in Montgomery Mall…read more After 3+ years on Rolex waitlists at Liljenquist & Beckstead. On a random Sunday I decided to visit Liljenquist & Beckstead in Westfield Montgomery Mall with real hope. My mom has been buying jewelry from them for years and recommended the store to me back in 2020, so I knew the service would be excellent. I left impressed by the team and even more motivated to keep working toward my dream watch. I've been grinding for over 12 years. My partners and I recently launched our own business, and it has exceeded every expectation. This success has me ready to invest in a meaningful piece the Rolex GMT-Master II "Bruce Wayne" something I can wear every day as a reminder of the grind and eventually pass down to my kids as a family heirloom. Jeff Kaufmann was fantastic. He was super nice, took his time with zero pressure, and thoroughly explained every detail of the Bruce Wayne, including exactly how to set and use the three time zones on the GMT function. His patience and knowledge made me feel like a valued client rather than just another name on the list. The whole team at the Montgomery Mall location was professional and genuinely passionate about watches. This visit alone earns a strong 4 stars. I'm holding the 5th star in reserve for the day I get that lucky call when my Bruce Wayne becomes available. If you're a serious collector who's been waiting, I highly recommend stopping in and asking for Jeff you'll be in good hands, just like my mom has been for years. Thank you Jeff Kaufmann and the entire Liljenquist & Beckstead team. You've earned a loyal future customer (and probably my kids' future visits too). Looking forward to coming back to complete the story.

This store has been one of our go to watch store since moving to the DMV and Michelle has been one…read moreof if not the best sales person. A lot of other locations would brush you off after the initial conversation but Michelle would contact us routinely to ensure we're informed and treated as priority customers.

This is our go to place for making clothes donation and we appreciate the work this organization…read moredoes for the children and families they support. The staff/ volunteers are the donation facility are very friendly and always ready to help.