GO! GAITHERSBURG
The Go! Gaithersburg Guide is a publication of the City of Gaithersburg Department of Parks, Recreation and Culture. It is produced four times a year, with distribution in August, December, March and May. For additional City news and information, subscribe to inGaithersburg, our online weekly e-mail newsletter. You can also find the City of Gaithersburg on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram @GburgMD and on Nextdoor. For emergency communications register for Alert Gaithersburg. This service sends simultaneous emergency messages, including incident advisories and traffic and weather alerts, to your e-mail and mobile devices. The service is free; however, text messaging fees from your carrier may apply. Gaithersburg TV keeps you informed with scrolling headline news, a calendar of events, live meeting broadcasts, and informational programming. City residents can find it on Comcast channel 27, RCN channel 13, and Verizon FiOS channel 25.
MAYOR Jud Ashman COUNCIL VICE PRESIDENT Michael A. Sesma COUNCIL MEMBERS Neil Harris Laurie-Anne Sayles Ryan Spiegel Robert T. Wu CITY MANAGER Tanisha Briley
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Active Adult Programs (55+). . . . . . . . . . 3 Arts Barn Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Ballet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11, 14 Cooking Classes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-21 Dance Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 12, 14 Entertainment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-25 Fitness Classes. . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 11, 15 Fitness Zone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Gymnastics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Miniature Golf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Music Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10 Preschool Activities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Science. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Skate Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Special Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Swimming Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8 Yoga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Zumba. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-18
FROM THE DIRECTOR
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
We are excited to kick off another great season of programs and events. We’re happy to be able to offer more in-person activities and it is inspiring to see more people participating in and enjoying safe recreation experiences. We have all faced many challenges over the past year and I would like to recognize the amazing Department of Parks, Recreation and Culture staff for continuing to serve our community during this time. Our staff experienced many new roles. They learned virtual programming and events, provided essential worker summer camps, supported virtual learning through the school year with Study Bubble programs, provided much needed meals to our most vulnerable residents, and much, much more. National data shows that park usage increased by over 50% since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our Public Works Parks Maintenance staff worked throughout the pandemic, arriving early, staying late and making sure our recreational spaces were clean, safe and ready for all to enjoy. I hope you will join me in recognizing the hard work and dedication of these and all City of Gaithersburg staff as they continue to focus on serving our community. Our highest priority is to continue offering events, programs and access to facilities in the safest manner possible given the current health and safety guidelines. Please enjoy this fall Go! Gaithersburg Guide, which is filled with wonderful opportunities for all ages to move, play and grow!
Carolyn Muller Director, Parks, Recreation and Culture "Autumn... the year's last, loveliest smile." - William Cullen Bryant Front cover: Skate Park Mural by Eric Karbeling | Photographer: Chris Norris
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURE MISSION STATEMENT
We provide quality parks, well-planned, sustainable facilities and diverse cultural, artistic and recreational opportunities for all ages and interests to promote the health and wellbeing of residents and visitors.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
The City of Gaithersburg is committed to making reasonable accommodations as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. Requests must be made a minimum of two weeks prior to the start of the program or activity. Program entry may be delayed/denied if the request does not allow the City sufficient time to consider/arrange accommodations. Please call 301-258-6350.
HOLIDAY OBSERVANCE GUIDELINES
The City is committed to a culture of respect that embraces our diverse community and its religions, beliefs and customs. A policy is in place that guides how the Department works with program participants in an equitable and flexible manner to accommodate, when feasible, scheduling requests based upon the observance of recognized religious holidays. The full policy is available on the City’s website.
