ASSAULT AT WESTLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL, ANOTHER STOLEN CAR IN BETHESDA - BETHESDA CRIME UPDATE

A second car was stolen in Bethesda Thursday, April 18, according to crime data.

One vehicle was stolen in Pooks Hill, as I reported yesterday. The second was taken from the 5200 block of Nahant Street, in the Sumner neighborhood off Massachusetts Avenue.

Also on Thursday, a second non-auto theft was reported in the 5100 block of Marlyn Drive, a short distance from the stolen car incident in the same neighborhood.

An unusually-busy day of crime along Massachusetts Avenue was capped off by an assault at Westland Middle School, also reported on Thursday.

SAMUEL ADAMS BEER 101 EVENT IN BETHESDA APRIL 18

Whether you are a beer novice who wants to learn, a Samuel Adams aficionado, or just a single person searching for an interesting event in downtown Bethesda, Beer 101 is worth signing up for.

Samuel Adams brewery representatives will be talking about all aspects of making and tasting beer at this April 18 event.

The cost is $20, and you must be 21 or older to attend. It will be held at 6:30 PM, Thursday, April 18, in the Share Wine Lounge and Small Plates Bistro in the Doubletree Bethesda Hotel.

This is one of the hotel's "Singles Appreciation Night Events" (S.A.N.E.).