Looking for a last minute spot to enjoy a hassle-free Thanksgiving dinner in and around Bethesda, Rockville or Silver Spring? Go to Gayot's Thanksgiving dining guide and make a reservation today at your favorite restaurant. Be sure to call ahead to confirm availability and then hop over for a delectable spread of all your Thanksgiving favorites. Best of all? No dishes to do! Happy Thanksgiving!

Kick off the holiday season on Friday, November 20th at RIO Washingtonian’s annual Tree Lighting celebration! The festivities will take place on the Lakefront Plaza beginning at 6 PM. Bring the kids to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus, enjoy horse and carriage rides, taste samples from local restaurants and more.

On Friday, October 23rd, EYA staffers ascended upon A Wider Circle in Silver Spring, Maryland for the company's Day of Service. Volunteers sorted donated items, made repairs to furniture, re-stocked the showroom floor, assembled shelving, and loaded items onto recipients' vehicles.

Cultures from around the world will be showcased at the World of Montgomery Festival on Sunday, October 18th! This free event highlights cultural diversity and understanding with international food, music, crafts and more.

Caring for loved ones, returning kids from college, and out-of-town guests. Homebuyers are increasingly wanting space to accommodate their friends and family in a semi-private, multi-generational space. It's a topic that home builders are embracing, notes The Washington Post writer Michele Lerner. EYA, too, has heard from it's homeowners and has developed "multi-generational suites" complete with living space, sleeping space, and "wet-bar" style spaces for simple beverage service. Visit an EYA neighborhood near you to learn more about multi-generational living and how your new home can accommodate your lifestyle for years to come.