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MAYOR
Jud Ashman
COUNCIL MEMBERS Neil Harris Lisa Henderson Jim McNulty Ryan Spiegel Robert T. Wu
CITY MANAGER Tanisha Briley
FROM THE DIRECTOR
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
What’s on your summer bucket list? Want to try a new food? Visit one of our two amazing farmers markets; they happen weekly at Casey Community Center on Thursday afternoons and at Kentlands Main Street Park and Pavilion on Saturday mornings. Vendors provide local produce as well as many different cultural food offerings. Want to spend more time outdoors? Visit one – or more – of our parks, come to the Gaithersburg Water Park, play miniature golf, learn to ride a skateboard, or enjoy the ever popular SummerFest – happening on July 2 at Bohrer Park. Want to enjoy a concert in a park? Summer is the perfect time to enjoy free performances and programming at the Concert Pavilion in Olde Towne. Want to learn new things while having a blast? Sign up for a summer camp or fitness class, visit the Community Museum, participate in a Skywatching program at Observatory Park – there are so many fun, healthy and exciting activities for everyone. As you can see, Gaithersburg should be at the TOP of your summer bucket list with so many great opportunities to move, play and grow – right here in your home town! Carolyn Muller Director, Parks, Recreation and Culture “Happiness is a butterfly, which when pursued, is always just beyond your grasp, but which, if you will sit down quietly, may alight upon you.” —Nathaniel Hawthorne As we continue to move forward through the pandemic together, the health of our community remains our top priority and we will continue to follow all Montgomery County COVID-19 guidelines. Front cover: SummerFest | Marleen Van den Neste
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Benjamin Gaither Center (55+) . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Arts Barn Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Ballet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 13 Cooking Classes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Dance Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-13 Entertainment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Fitness Classes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 14-16 Gymnastics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-12 Miniature Golf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Music Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Preschool Activities. . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 17, 19 Pride Month. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Skate Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Summer in the City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-31 Swimming Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10 Yoga. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Zumba. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-16
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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.
