Mark your calendar for the Beacon's free, annual 50+Expo, which will return to the Silver Spring Civic Center in downtown Silver Spring on Sunday, Sept. 11.
The keynote speaker is Lt. Joe Kenda, former homicide detective and star of "Homicide Hunter," on the Investigation Discovery channel.
The event will feature government and nonprofit and business exhibitors, health screenings, flu shots (free with Medicare card), technology training, entertainment, giveaways and door prizes.
This year's grand door prize is a trip for two to China, including airfare from Washington, most meals, luxury hotels, guided tours and more.
For more information, call 301-949-9766 or visit www.theBeaconNewspapers.com/50-expos.