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Business.............................19 Communities......................47 Contact information............6 Courts................................17 Culture...............................37 Events................................8 Fire....................................15 Government........................36 Health................................22 Legislators.........................35 Libraries.............................14 Police................................16 Post offices.........................11 Recreation..........................42 Religion.............................45 Schools, calendar................27 Schools, higher education.....34 Schools, private..................31 Schools, public...................28 Sports associations.............44 Transit................................18 Trash, recycling..................12 Utilities...............................13
ON THE COVER Clockwise, from center: Sohrob Khalvati of Potomac participates in the game “Minute to Win it” during Club Friday in Potomac. A July 4 fireworks show at the Germantown soccerplex. Firefighter Rashad Surratt won an award from the Humane Society of the United States for rescuing a dog from a frozen pond in Potomac. Second-grader Lilly Roberson works with a Promethean board during math class at Rosemary Hills Primary School. Dr. David Schroder, a Navy doctor, is welcomed home from Afghanistan by his children and students at St. Raphael Catholic School in Rockville. Norah Brotons and Maggie Rose wave their flags. Members of the Soul in Motion and Body Moves Contemporary Dance Co. perform at Richard Montgomery High School at the city of Rockville’s Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration. Members of the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service and Montgomery Count Police Department receive recognition for their response to the 2010 hostage crisis at Discovery Communications during the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce’s Public Safety Awards Luncheon at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & County Conference Center. Photo illustration by William P. Sears II
TESS COLWELL/THE GAZETTE
Dr. David Schroder, a Navy medical doctor who had been serving at a military hospital in Afghanistan, is welcomed home by his children and students at St. Raphael Catholic School on March 24, 2011 in Rockville.
Annual guide to the county Welcome to The Gazette’s annual guide to Montgomery County. Do you need to know your elected officials? Are you wondering who to call if your recycling isn’t picked up? Or maybe you’re just looking for a new church or a sports team for your child. This guide is designed to help you find out about the services and resources that we in Montgomery County can take advantage of throughout the year. We’ve stuffed this guide with information about the county and each of the communities we cover. So if you’re living in Gaithersburg, Bethesda, Silver Spring or Rockville (to name just a few of our community editions), we have the lowdown on who’s who and what’s
where. Even in communities where we do not have Gazettes, we’ve tried to include some information.We’ve included lists of key institutions — from schools to libraries to parks to places of worship — all of which gives us an opportunity to explain how The Gazette works.We print newspapers each week for communities in Montgomery County and cover what’s happening in your county, your town, your city and sometimes your neighborhood. We tell you how your child’s sports team is doing, what schools are planning, where the movies are, how business is faring and about the celebrations important to your friends and neighbors — weddings, anniversaries and accomplishments. It’s easy to get a news item in
The Gazette. Send it to us by mail, by email, by telephone, by fax or just drop it by our main office in Gaithersburg. On page 13 are some key names and numbers to help you. And don’t forget to check our website at www.gazette.net. Note to readers Because Montgomery is so large — there are about 1 million of us living here — we might have overlooked something you need. In some cases, because of space constraints, we have omitted some information. If you can’t find certain information or see an error, send us an email at editor@gazette.net or mail the information to Community Guide, 9030 Comprint Court, Gaithersburg, MD 20877.
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Care about your Community
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Piece by piece, litter adds up, and makes the places we go to every day unsafe and unhealthy.
Take control. Take care of your trash.
www.trashfreepotomac.org
A campaign brought to you by Alice Ferguson Foundation, Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, the District of Columbia Government, the Montgomery County Government, the Prince George’s County Government, the Fairfax County Government, the City of Arlington Government, the Charles County Government, and the City of Rockville Government. 1848019
CLEAN LAND. SAFE WATER. HEALTHY LIVES. www.montgomerycountymd.gov
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Gazette contact info 9030 Comprint Court Gaithersburg, MD 20877 Phone: 301-948-3120 Fax: 301-670-7183
DAMASCUS, CLARKSBURG
Editor: Erin Cunningham Phone: 301-846-2128 Fax: 301-846-2124 ecunningham@gazette.net
SPORTS
DELIVERY
ROCKVILLE, ASPEN HILL, BETHESDA, CHEVY CHASE, KENSINGTON, POTOMAC, NORTH POTOMAC
COUNTY/STATE NEWS
A&E
ADVERTISING
BUSINESS NEWS
LETTERS
CLASSIFIEDS
MAIN OFFICE
Editor: Melissa Chadwick Phone: 301-280-3006 Fax: 301-670-7183 mchadwick@gazette.net
SILVER SPRING, WHEATON, TAKOMA PARK, BURTONSVILLE, GAITHERSBURG, GERMANTOWN, BOYDS, MONTGOMERY VILLAGE, OLNEY, POOLESVILLE
Coordinator: Ashby Rice Phone: 301-670-2667 Fax: 301-670-7173 arice@gazette.net
Editor: Nathan Oravec Phone: 301-670-7155 Fax: 301-670-7183 noravec@gazette.net
Editor: Ken Weiss Phone: 301-670-2624 Fax: 301-670-7183 kweiss@gazette.net
Phone: 301-670-7100 Fax: 301-670-7136 classifieds@gazette.net
Editor: Steve Kelly Phone: 301-670-2071 Fax: 301-670-7183 letters@gazette.net
Editor: Robert Rand Phone: 240-864-1325 Fax: 301-670-7183 rrand@gazette.net
Damascus
Editor: Kathleen Bryan Phone: 240-473-7561 Fax: 301-670-7183 kbryan@gazette.net
Clarksburg 270
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Boyds
Montgomery Village
Germantown Poolesville
Director: Jean Casey Phone: 301-670-7350 Fax: 301-670-7189 circulation@gazette.net
Editor: Ken Sain Phone: 301-670-2052 Fax: 301-670-7183 sports@gazette.net
Olney
Gaithersburg
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97 Aspen Hill
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Burtonsville
Rockville 355
Wheaton 495
Potomac
Silver Spring
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Takoma Park Bethesda Chevy Chase
Kensington
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Have the County Maintain Your Stormwater Facility! Did you know:
• When stormwater structures fail, the cost of repairs can fall on Homeowners Associations • The County will pay for structural maintenance of residential stormwater facilities • Nearly 1,000 residential facilities are currently being maintained by Montgomery County
There are still over 500 facilities eligible for this service that have not yet been transferred! Don’t let unplanned repairs fall on your shoulders!
Transfer your Stormwater facility maintenance
to the County today!
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Call 311 and ask about “transferring stormwater facility maintenance” or visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov/stormwatertransfer Also, Subscribe to the quarterly Stormwater BMP Maintenance e-newsletter through the County’s free eSubscriptions.
RainScapes Reward$ ATTENTION: Montgomery County Property Owners! • Residents • Businesses
• Private Schools • Faith Organizations
• Homeowners Associations
Reduce Stormwater Runoff! Plant a RainScape! Get a REBATE for a qualified project!
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Visit: www.rainscapes.org for more details
Eligible Techniques • Rain Gardens • Conservation Landscapes • Canopy Trees
• Permeable Pavers • Pavement Removal • Green Roofs
• Rain Barrels • Cisterns • Dry Wells
Make your Yard a Living Sponge
Install environmentally friendly landscaping and other practices to reduce stormwater impacts from you property. Everyone can help - Our Streams will thank you!
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Annual county events There are numerous events throughout the year in every community in Montgomery County. The events give neighbors, communities and all county residents a chance to experience the culture of the county. The following is a list of some of the county’s top events. FEBRUARY
www.bethesda.org
Discover Strathmore Feb. 18, 2013 301-581-5100 www.strathmore.org
MARCH Gaithersburg St. Patrick’s Day Parade March 2013 301-258-6350 www.gaithersburgmd.gov
APRIL Washington Adventist University Family Fun Festival April 2013 Phone: 301-576-0105 www.wau.edu
Bethesda Literary Festival April 19-21, 2013 301-215-6660
Pike’s Peek 10K
April 28, 2013 Rockville Pike from Shady Grove Metro to White Flint 301-353-0200 www.mcrrc.org/pikespeek
MAY Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Celebration — Rockville May 2012 240-777-8320
Rockville Hometown Holidays May 26-28, 2012 240-314-5022 www.rockvillemd.gov/events
Landon Azalea Garden Festival May 2013 301-320-3200 www.landon.net
See E V E N T S , Page 9
TIN NGUYEN/THE GAZETTE
ABOVE: Eli Liebenson sits on a group of Hebrew letters that means “mortar” in a word search game at Hebrew Day School in Rockville. BELOW: Leading the the Wu Wei Tai Chi Club is Joanne Chang of Rockville, Hui-Min Huang of North Potomac, Julian Chu, 64, of Great Falls, Va., and Kee Yu of Silver Spring
The mission of the Affordable Housing Conference of Montgomery County (AHCMC) is to bring elected officials, housing and community development leaders, business professionals, activists and other community members together to address affordable housing issues and seek solutions. The Conference’s annual summit draws more than 400 participants to hear expert panelists and speakers. The Conference also organizes public/private sector Roundtables and other special events to highlight the need to create and preserve affordable housing in Montgomery County, MD. AHCMC also provides down-payment and closing cost assistance through the Conference’s “Break the Barrier to Home Ownership” Program. Grants up to $7,500 are provided to individuals/families of moderate income who are first-time homebuyers in Montgomery County.
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JUNE Takoma Park Jazz Festival June 2012 www.tpjazzfest.org
Bethesda Artist Market June 9, 2012 301-215-6660 www.bethesda.org
The Ida F. Haimovicz Visual Arts Award Reception and Exhibition
June 12, 2012 301-565-3805 www.creativemoco.com/haimovicz
Montgomery College-Rockville Summer Dinner Theatre
240-567-7676 www.montgomerycollege.edu/sdt
Imagination Bethesda
June 2, 2012 301-215-6660 www.bethesda.org
Annual Strawberry Festival at the Sandy Spring Museum June 2, 2012 301-774-0022 www.sandyspringmuseum.org
Silverdocs Film Festival June 18-24, 2012 Silver Spring www.silverdocs.com
JULY Bethesda Artist Markets
July 14, 2012 301-215-6660 www.bethesda.org
Celebrate Damascus
July 13-14, 2012 301-253-3464, Tammy Newman
INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS Rockville Independence Day Celebration July 4 Montgomery College — Rockville 240-314-5022 www.rockvillemd.gov/events
Gaithersburg
CHRIS ROSSI/THE GAZETTE
Jennifer Skidmore of Silver Spring, Karrie Hubard of Silver Spring (center) and Candace Nachman of Washington, D.C., watch the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton at Union Jack’s bar and restaurant in Bethesda. Rockville Rotary Twilight Runfest July 21, 2012 www.mcrrc.org/twilighter
Aug. 10-18, 2012 301-926-3100 www.mcagfair.com
301-949-2424 www.tok.md.gov
Montgomery County Farm Tour
Uncorked Wine Festival
Sept. 3, 2012 301-258-6350 www.gaithersburgmd.gov/events
July 28-29, 2012 301-590-2823 www.montgomerycountymd.gov/agservices
Rockville Town Square Aug. 25, 2012 www.rockvillemd.gov/events/uncorked
Montgomery General Women’s Board Annual Picnic and Bazaar Olney
SEPTEMBER
July 4 Montgomery County Fairgrounds 301-258-6350 www.gaithersburgmd.gov/events
July 24, 2012 www.montgomerygeneral.org/body.cfm?id=12 6
Takoma Park Celebration
Bethesda Artist Markets
Parade, concert and fireworks July 4 301-588-1635 www.takomapark4th.org
AUGUST Aug. 11, 2012 301-215-6660 www.bethesda.org
Montgomery County Agricultural Fair
Parks Half-Marathon— Bethesda
Sept. 9, 2012 301-353-0200 www.parkshalfmarathon.com
Takoma Park Folk Festival Sept. 9, 2012 Takoma Park Middle School 301-589-0202 www.tpff.org
Kensington Labor Day Parade and Festival Sept. 3, 2012
Gaithersburg Labor Day Parade
Damascus Community Fair Sept. 7-9, 2012 www.damascusfair.org
Silver Spring Jazz Festival Sept. 8, 2012 240-777-5300 www.silverspringdowntown.com
Poolesville Day
Sept. 15, 2012 301-349-2123 www.poolesvilleday.com
Celebrate Gaithersburg in Olde
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Annual county events EVENTS
Montgomery County Thanksgiving Day Parade
Town Street Festival
Nov. 17, 2012 Silver Spring 240-777-6962, 301-565-7300 www.silverspringdowntown.com
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Sept. 16, 2012 301-258-6350 www.gaithersburgmd.gov
DECEMBER
OCTOBER
Garden of Lights at Brookside Gardens
Germantown Oktoberfest TBD Ridge Road Park 240-777-8000 www.germantownoktoberfest.org
Nov. 23, 2012 to Jan. 6, 2013 301-962-1453 www.brooksidegardens.org
Winter Lights Festival at Seneca Creek State Park
Taste of Bethesda Oct. 6, 2012 301-215-6660 www.bethesda.org
Nov. 23-24 and Nov. 30 to Dec. 31, 2012 301-258-6350 www.gaithersburgmd.gov/ winterlights
Oktoberfest — Gaithersburg Oct. 14, 2012 Kentlands Village Green 301-258-6350 www.gaithersburgmd.gov
Bethesda Row Arts Festival
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Oct. 20-21, 2012 301-637-5715 www.bethesdarowarts.org
Shannon Hood paints in Gavin Glakas’ portrait painting workshop at Glen Echo Park's Yellow Barn Studio. Rockville Civic Center Park
Veterans Day Celebration
Rockville Antique and Classic Car Show
240-314-5000 or 240-314-5022
Veterans Park, Rockville Pike and
Oct. 20, 2012 Glenview Mansion at
www.rockvillemd.gov/events
NOVEMBER
Veirs Mill Road www.rockvillemd.gov/events
Museum Shop Around/Strathmore
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Festival of Lights — Kensington Nov. 30, 2012 to Jan. 1, 2013 301-587-0144
Bethesda’s Winter Wonderland
Nov. 8-11, 2012 301-581-5200 www.strathmore.org
Dec. 7-8, 2012 301-215-6660 www.bethesda.org
Friendship Heights, Garrett Park, Glen Echo and Potomac — and then makes recommendations to the appropriate county government agencies. The board usually meets at 7 p.m. the third Monday of the month at the center.
human services and downtown redevelopment. The board meets at 7 p.m. the second Monday of the month in the Silver Spring Civic Building.
Service centers Montgomery County has five regional service centers: Upcounty, Mid-County, Bethesda-Chevy Chase, Silver Spring and East County. The centers link residents with the county executive and with county services and programs available to them. The mission of the regional service centers is to represent the county in their respective regions by providing liaisons between Montgomery County and residents and businesses, and by working with individuals, community groups, regional citizen advisory boards and other agencies to give information, identify and assess regional issues and recommend and/or implement solutions. For more information, go to the county website at www.montgomerycountymd.gov. Upcounty Regional Services Center
12900 Middlebrook Road Suite 100 Germantown, MD 20874 240-777-8400 Catherine Matthews, director The Upcounty Citizens Advisory Board represents county residents living north of Shady Grove Road. The 20-member board advises the director of the Upcounty Regional Services Center, the county executive and County Council on area needs and priorities such as transportation, human services, environment, public safety and other issues of importance.
The board represents the communities of Boyds, Clarksburg, Darnestown, Damascus, Derwood, Gaithersburg, Germantown, Goshen, Laytonsville, Hyattstown, Dickerson, Barnesville, Beallsville, Tobytown, Washington Grove, Montgomery Village, Poolesville and parts of North Potomac. The board usually meets at 7 p.m. on the third Monday of the month at the center.
East County Regional Services Center 3300 Briggs Chaney Road Silver Spring, MD 20904 240-777-8400 Miti Figueredo, director
The East County Citizens Advisory Board represents citizens in a 47.5square-mile area that includes the Colesville, Cloverly, Fairland and White Oak communities. The 18member board advises the county executive of East County citizens’ issues and concerns, advocates for regional priorities and helps to facilitate solutions. The board meets at 7:15 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month at the center.
Bethesda-Chevy Chase Regional Services Center
4805 Edgemoor Lane Bethesda, MD 20814 240-777-8400 Kenneth B. J. Hartman, director The Western Montgomery County Citizens Advisory Board has 19 members that advise the director of the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Regional Services Center, the county executive and the County Council on topics such as transportation, human services, environment, public safety and other issues of local importance. The board forms opinions on issues that pertain to the board’s region — which includes Bethesda and North Bethesda, Cabin John, Chevy Chase,
Silver Spring Regional Services Center
One Veterans Place Silver Spring, MD 20910 240-777-8400 Reemberto Rodriguez, director The Silver Spring Citizens Advisory Board represents residents living in 11 square miles in North Silver Spring, West Silver Spring, East Silver Spring, Four Corners, Takoma Park and the Central Business District. The 18-member board acts as liaison between the Silver Spring communities and the county government by identifying neighborhood and business concerns and making recommendations to county officials. It advises the Silver Spring Regional Services Center director on area needs and priorities such as economic development, transportation, housing, education,
Mid-County Regional Services Center
2424 Reedie Drive Wheaton, MD 20902 240-777-8400 Ana Lopez van Balen, director The Mid-County Citizens Advisory board serves citizens located in the Aspen Hill, Brookeville, Capital View, Derwood, Flower Valley, Forest Glen, Glenmont, Kemp Mill, Kensington, Layhill, parts of Laytonsville, Norbeck, Olney, Rock Creek, Sandy Spring and Wheaton areas. The 15-member board provides advice and recommendations to the county executive on policy and budget issues, planning and goal setting procedures and legislative matters; educates the community on governmental structures and services; and acts as a facilitator to foster solutions to community problems, needs and issues. Board meetings take place at 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of the month at the center.
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Post offices Montgomery County post offices have a toll free number, 800275-8777. Dial the number and choose from one of the following six options: • Rates and mailing information; • ZIP codes; • Change of address or to hold mail; • Delivery of mail to business or residence; • Retail services — Mail a letter or package, purchase stamps; • Other postal information: www.usps.gov. Arlington Road Station 7001 Arlington Road Bethesda, MD 20814 301-941-2682
Ashton Post Office
19 Olney Sandy Spring Road Ashton, MD 20861 301-774-0100
Aspen Hill Finance Station
13529 Connecticut Ave. Silver Spring, MD 20906 301-598-5033
Barnesville Post Office
Damascus, MD 20872 301-253-3781
Derwood Station 17533 Redland Road Derwood, MD 20855 301-527-1103
Diamond Farms Branch
23 Firstfield Road Gaithersburg, MD 20878 301-208-3735
Dickerson Main Office
22110 Beallsville Road Barnesville, MD 20838 301-972-8153
22145 Dickerson Road Dickerson, MD 20842 301-428-8243
Bethesda Post Office
Forest Glen Post Office
7400 Wisconsin Ave. Bethesda, MD 20814 301-654-5894
Boyds Main Office
15300 Barnesville Road Boyds, MD 20841 301-972-9527
Brookeville Main Office
22311 Georgia Ave. Brookeville, MD 20833 301-260-2975
Burtonsville Main Office
15210 Dino Drive Burtonsville, MD 20866 301-476-9371
Cabin John Main Office
2460 Linden Lane, Unit 161 Silver Spring, MD 20910 301-295-7594
Friendship Heights Station 5530 Wisconsin Ave. Chevy Chase, MD 20815 301-941-2695
Gaithersburg Station
6830 Olney-Laytonsville Road Gaithersburg, MD 20882 301-208-3736
Leisure World
3802 International Drive Silver Spring, MD 20906 301-438-1009
Montgomery Village Station
10079 Stedwick Road Montgomery Village, MD 20886 301-208-3716
National Naval Medical Center Station 8901 Rockville Pike Bethesda, MD 20889 301-941-2786
Olney Main Office
Garrett Park Main Office
Pike Station
4600 Waverly Ave. Garrett Park, MD 20896 301-933-2580
Chevy Chase Branch
Glen Echo Main Office
19901 Germantown Road Germantown, MD 20882
5910 Connecticut Ave. Chevy Chase, MD 20815 301-941-2681
6106 Harvard Ave. Glen Echo, MD 20812 301-229-3025
Clarksburg Main Office
Kensington Main Office 10325 Kensington Parkway Kensington, MD 20895 301-949-2863
Kentlands Post Office
13217 New Hampshire Ave. Silver Spring, MD 20904 301-879-2334
618 Center Point Way Gaithersburg, MD 20878 301-869-4866
Damascus Main Office
King Farm Shell
26400 Woodfield Road
Laytonsville Branch
3570 Olney-Laytonsville Road Olney, MD 20832 301-260-9013
Germantown
Colesville Branch
Rockville, MD 20850 800-275-8777
21 S. Summit Ave. Gaithersburg, MD 20877 301-208-3701
7945 MacArthur Blvd., Suite 101 Cabin John, MD 20818 301-320-4103
22505 Gateway Center Drive Clarksburg, MD 20871 301-540-0856
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The Twinbrook Post Office is in the Twinbrook Mart on Veirs Mill Road in Rockville.
700 Gaither Road
143 Rollins Ave. Rockville, MD 20852 301-231-5973
Poolesville Post Office
8616 Second Ave. Silver Spring, MD 20910 301-608-1302
Silver Spring Finance Center 8455 Colesville Road Silver Spring, MD 20910 301-608-1305
Suburban Maryland P&DC 16501 Shady Grove Road Gaithersburg, MD 20898 301-670-6085
Takoma Park Post Office 6909 Laurel Ave. Takoma Park, MD 20912 301-270-4392 Twinbrook Station 2001 Veirs Mill Road Rockville, MD 20851 301-762-8536
Washington Grove 111 Washington Grove Lane Washington Grove, MD 20880 301-948-5009
Westlake Post Office
19820 Fisher Ave. Poolesville, MD 20837 301-605-0544
10421 Motor City Drive Bethesda, MD 20817 301-767-1742
Potomac Branch
Wheaton Branch
10221 River Road Potomac, MD 20854 301-983-4671
Rockville Main Office 500 N. Washington St. Rockville, MD 20850 301-762-5802
Sandy Spring Main Office 901 Olney-Sandy Spring Road Sandy Spring, MD 20860 301-924-1634
Silver Spring Main Office
11431 Amherst Ave. Silver Spring, MD 20902 301-929-7831
White Flint Mall Station 11301 Rockville Pike Kensington, MD 20895 301-230-1276
Woodmoor Station 110 University Blvd. W. Silver Spring, MD 20901 301-754-2714
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Trash, recycling, animal control TRASH
The Montgomery County Division of Solid Waste Services provides refuse collection services to a portion of the county’s single-family residents, predominantly in the downcounty area. Residents living in the remainder of the county must subscribe for refuse collection services with private collectors or obtain service through their homeowner associations. People living in municipalities must contact their local jurisdiction for more information. For questions about trash, call the county at 240-777-0311 or visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov/solidwaste. To drop off trash, call the Shady Grove Processing Facility & Transfer Station in Derwood at 240-7776560.
RECYCLING
The Montgomery County Division of Solid Waste Services provides recycling collection services to all single-family households in the county, with the exception of households in municipalities where their local jurisdiction or a private collector provides recycling collection services. In the blue recycling bin, residents can recycle glass bottles and jars, aluminum cans and foil products, bi-metal steel/tin cans, aerosol cans that contained non-hazardous or non-automotive materials, and plastic bottles, containers, jars, tubs, lids, pails, buckets and flower pots. In the blue wheeled recycling cart residents can recycle cardboard boxes, newspaper, magazines, office and copier paper, telephone books, paperback and hardcover books, shredded paper, milk and juice cartons and frozen food boxes. By using reusable containers or paper lawn bags, residents may recycle grass,
The Shady Grove Processing Facility & Transfer Station in Derwood.
leaves, garden trimmings and brush. Or, try backyard composting of leaves and grass, or grasscycling by leaving grass clippings on the lawn after mowing. To recycle scrap metal items such as appliances, bicycles, metal furniture, lawn mowers, filing cabinets and more, call DSWS the business day before your recycling collection day to schedule a special scrap metal recycling collection. Curbside recycling collection is once per week and recyclables must be set out at the curb by 7 a.m. The county also recycles other items such as computers, televisions and other consumer electronic items, motor oil,
antifreeze, tires, textiles, used cooking oil and reusable building supplies. These items can be dropped off in person at the Shady Grove Processing Facility & Transfer Station/Recycling Center located at 16101/16105 Frederick Road in Derwood. For more information about recycling, call the county at 240777-0311, or visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov/recycling. PETS OR PESTS?
Call the Montgomery County Animal Shelter at 240-773-5960. Recorded information is available at 240-773-5054. The
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humane society will pick up sick or injured animals, confine stray dogs and cats, give rabies shots and register animal bites. Animal licenses: In Gaithersburg, call 301-258-6343; in Rockville, call 240-314-8930; and in the rest of the county, call 240-773-5960. Dead animal pickup: On county roads, call 240-773-5960; on state roads in northern Montgomery County call 301948-2477; in southern Montgomery County call 301572-5166. The emergency phone number is 240-773-5900. Visit www.mchumane.org.
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Utilities The Washington, D.C., region’s largest electric company is Potomac Electric Power Co. (Pepco). Allegheny Power and Baltimore Gas & Electric (BGE) provide service in small areas of Montgomery County. Washington Gas Co. supplies natural gas in parts of the county, as does Allegheny Power and BGE.
Verizon is the “incumbent” local telephone service in the Washington, D.C., region. Comcast is the main provider of cable television services for the county. A joint venture involving Pepco and Residential Communications Network also sells cable TV, phone and Internet access packages in parts of the county. Water and sewer service in Montgomery County is provided by the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission.
Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission
14501 Sweitzer Lane Laurel, MD 20707 301-206-9772, 800-634-8400, 800828-6439 www.wsscwater.com
Maryland Public Service Commission
6 St. Paul St., 16th floor Baltimore, MD 21202 410-767-8000 or 800-492-0474 www.psc.state.md.us
Pepco
701 9th Street N.W. Washington, D.C. 20068 202-833-7500 or 800-424-8028 www.pepco.com
Baltimore Gas & Electric
2 Center Plaza 110 W. Fayette St. Baltimore, MD 21201 410-685-0123 or 800-685-0123 www.bge.com
Allegheny Power
800 Cabin Hill Drive Greensburg, PA 15601 800-255-3443 www.alleghenypower.com
Washington Gas Co. Corporate Offices
6801 Industrial Road Springfield, VA 22151 703-750-1000 or 800-752-7520 www.washgas.com
A Pepco crew works to replace a power pole after it caught fire, causing a power outage in the area near Indianola Drive. Verizon Corporate Offices
www.verizon.com
140 West St. New York, NY 10007 800-837-4966
Comcast
301-424-4400 or 800-266-2278 www.comcast.com
20 W. Gude Drive Rockville, MD 20850
RCN
DAN GROSS/THE GAZETTE
Lanham, MD 20706 800-746-4726 www.rcn.com
10000 Derekwood Lane
Who to contact WHO TO CONTACT
Directory Assistance — 411 Emergency — 911 Emergency Preparedness Hotline — 240-7774200 National Poison Center — 800-222-1222
COUNTY POLICE
Nonemergency — 301-279-8000 Sheriff — 240-777-7000 State police — 800-525-5555
FIRE & RESCUE
Main line — 240-777-2400
UTILITIES
Comcast — 301-424-4400 RCN — 800-746-4726 Verizon — 800-837-4966 Pepco — 800-424-8028 Potomac Edison — 800-255-3443
WSSC — 800-634-8400 Water and Sewer Emergency — 301-2064002 Washington Gas — 800-752-7520 BGE — 800-685-0123
GOVERNMENT
Information/Nonemergency services — 311; outside county — 240-777-0311 County Executive offices — 240-777-2500 County Council — 240-777-7900 Library reference — 240-777-0001 Board of Education — 301-279-3617 Landlord/Tenant — 240-777-3609 Housing and Community Affairs — 240-7773600 Consumer Protection — 240-777-3636 Consumer Protection Hotline — 888-7430023; 410-528-8662 Transportation — 240-777-7170 Recreation — 240-777-6840
Seniors Resource Hotline — 240-777-3000
TRANSPORTATION
Amtrak — 800-872-7245, TDD: 800-523-6590 MARC commuter train — 800-325-7245 Metrorail/Metrobus — 202-637-7000, TDD: 202-638-3780 Ride On bus — 240-777-7433, TDD: 240-7775869
IMPORTANT WEBSITES TO BOOKMARK The Gazette
www.gazette.net
Montgomery County
www.montgomerycountymd.gov
Metro
Maryland government www.maryland.gov
Montgomery County Public Schools www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org
Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission www.mc-mncppc.org
Montgomery County Conference and Visitors Bureau www.visitmontgomery.com
Montgomery County Agricultural Center www.mcagfair.com
Board of Elections
www.wmata.com
www.777vote.org
Maryland Transit Administration
Department of Motor Vehicles
www.mtamaryland.com
www.mva.state.md.us
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Libraries Montgomery County Public Libraries is your destination for a world of free information, education and entertainment — all available with your free library card. Materials for adults, teens and children are part of every library’s collection. Need to find a job? Want to know how to ace the SATs, build a deck, train your dog, write a will, lose weight or repair your PC? All this information and more are free at your local library. Do you enjoy reading but never have enough time to sit down with a book? The library’s thousands of books on tape or CD can entertain and educate you in your car or at your exercise class. You also can check out free DVDs for children and adults.
Don’t have your own computer at home, or don’t have Internet access? Your local library has PCs to use at no charge, with Internet access, MS Word and MS Excel available. Have your own wireless enabled laptop? All Montgomery County libraries are free wireless hotspots. Programs for all ages, from babies to seniors, are offered at various branches. Electronic resources are available for businesses and personal investors. New Americans can access computers, electronic resources and language learning labs, join Conversation Clubs to learn English and participate in Spanish and Chinese Conversation Clubs.
Administrative Offices
Kiosk library service Longwood Community Center 19300 Georgia Ave. Brookville, MD 20833
Suite 310 21 Maryland Ave. Rockville, MD 20850 240-777-0002 www.montgomerycountymd.gov/library
Poolesville Library 19633 Fisher Ave. Poolesville, MD 20837 240-773-9550 301-972-7825 TTY
Friends of the Library 240-777-0020
Telephone Reference Information
Potomac Library
10101 Glenolden Drive Potomac, MD 20854 240-777-0690 301-765-4083 TTY
240-777-0001 240-777-0902 TTY
Aspen Hill Library 4407 Aspen Hill Road Rockville, MD 20853 240-773-9410 301-871-2097 TTY
Marilyn J. Praisner (Fairland) 14910 Old Columbia Pike Burtonsville, MD 20866 240-773-9460
Bethesda Library
Quince Orchard Library
7400 Arlington Road Bethesda, MD 20814 240-777-0970 301-657-0840 TTY
15831 Quince Orchard Road Gaithersburg, MD 20878 240-777-0200
Chevy Chase Library
Rockville Memorial Library
8005 Connecticut Ave. Chevy Chase, MD 20815 240-773-9590 301-657-0830 TTY
21 Maryland Ave. Rockville, MD 20850 240-777-0140 240-777-0902 TTY
Correctional Facility Library
Silver Spring Library
22880 Whelan Lane Boyds, MD 20841 240-773-9914
Damascus Library
9701 Main St. Damascus, MD 20872 240-773-9444 301-253-0148 TTY
Davis Library
6400 Democracy Blvd. Bethesda, MD 20817 240-777-0922 301-897-2203 TTY
Gaithersburg Library (Closed for renovation) 18330 Montgomery Village Ave. Gaithersburg, MD 20879 240-773-9490 301-840-2414 TTY
CHRIS ROSSI/THE GAZETTE
Alyssa Derrick of Brookeville looks throught the children’s section on the last day the Olney library was open before closing for renovation on Dec. 30, 2010. The Olney library is undergoing a multimillion-dollar renovation and is expected to reopen next year. In the meantime, library kiosks have been set up at the Longwood Community Center for patrons. Interim Branch Lakeforest Mall, Second Floor (near Sears) 701 Russell Ave. Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Germantown Library 19840 Century Blvd. Germantown, MD 20874 240-777-0110
Kensington Park Library 4201 Knowles Ave. Kensington, MD 20895
240-773-9515 301-897-2250 TTY
Little Falls Library 5501 Massachusetts Ave. Bethesda, MD 20816 240-773-9520 301-320-8813 TTY
Long Branch Library 8800 Garland Ave. Silver Spring, MD 20901 240-777-0910
301-565-7662 TTY
Noyes Library for Young Children 10237 Carroll Place Kensington, MD 20895 240-773-9570
Olney Library (Closed for renovation) 3500 Olney-Laytonsville Road Olney, MD 20832 240-773-9545 301-570-1221 TTY
8901 Colesville Road Silver Spring, MD 20910 240-773-9420 301-565-7505 TTY
Twinbrook Library
202 Meadow Hall Drive Rockville, MD 20851 240-777-0240 240-777-0904 TTY
Wheaton Library
11701 Georgia Ave. Wheaton, MD 20902 240-777-0678 301-929-5524 TTY
White Oak Library
11701 New Hampshire Ave. Silver Spring, MD 20904 240-773-9555 301-622-6596 TTY
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Fire Montgomery County’s Fire and Rescue Services (www.montgomerycountymd.gov) are provided by volunteers and career staff. The Department of Fire and Rescue Services employs full-time fire and rescue workers who are assigned to the various fire departments throughout the county. The components of the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services operate under the policy-making authority of the Fire and Rescue Commission. Richard R. Bowers is the county’s fire chief, head of the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service. As of May 2012, headquarters operations for the county’s police, fire and emergency management departments began relocating to the Montgomery County Public Safety Headquarters in Gaithersburg. Fire and Rescue Commission Executive Office Building 12th floor, 101 Monroe St. Rockville, MD 20850 240-777- 2408
Department of Fire and Rescue Service
100 Edison Park Drive Gaithersburg, MD 20878 240-777-2400
Bethesda Fire Department Station 6 6600 Wisconsin Ave. Bethesda, MD 20815 240-773-4706
Bethesda Fire Station 20
Chevy Chase Fire Station 7 8001 Connecticut Ave. Chevy Chase, MD 20815 240-773-4707
Clarksburg Fire Station 35 22610 Gateway Center Drive Suite 400 Clarksburg, MD 20871 240-773-4735
Firefighters including (from left) Leroy Israel, Capt. Stephen Snyder and Troy Jones are pictured at the Bethesda Fire Department Station 6 on Jan. 7, 2011.
Damascus Volunteer Fire Station 13
Hillandale Volunteer Fire Station 24
26334 Ridge Road Damascus, MD 20872 240-773-4713
Gaithersburg-Washington Grove Fire Station 8
9041 Old Georgetown Road Bethesda, MD 20814 240-773-4720
801 Russell Ave. Gaithersburg, MD 20879 240-773-4708
Bethesda Fire Station 26
Gaithersburg Volunteer Fire Station 28
6700 Democracy Blvd. Bethesda, MD 20814 240-773-4726
Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad Rescue 1
5020 Battery Lane Bethesda, MD 20814 240-773-4741
Burtonsville Volunteer Fire Department Station 15
7272 Muncaster Mill Road Derwood, MD 20855 240-773-4728
25801 Frederick Road Clarksburg, MD 20871 240-773-4709
Kensington Volunteer Fire Administrative Offices
Germantown Volunteer Fire Station 29
10620 Connecticut Ave. Kensington, MD 20895 240-773-4705
18910 Germantown Road Germantown, MD 20874 240-773-4722
Cabin John Volunteer Fire Station 10
Glen Echo Volunteer Fire Station 11
9404 Falls Road Potomac, MD 20854 240-773-4730
Hyattstown Volunteer Fire Station 9
Germantown Fire Station 22
20001 Crystal Rock Drive Germantown, MD 20874 240-773-4729
Cabin John Volunteer Fire Station 30
13216 New Hampshire Ave. Silver Spring, MD 20904 240-773-4724
P.O. Box 222 Kensington, MD 20895 301-929-8000 www.kvfd.org
13900 Old Columbia Pike Burtonsville, MD 20866 240-773-4715
8001 River Road West Bethesda, MD 20817 240-773-4710
TIN NGUYEN/THE GAZETTE
5920 Massachusetts Ave. Bethesda, MD 20816 240-773-4711
Hillandale Volunteer Fire Station 12 10617 New Hampshire Ave. Silver Spring, MD 20903 240-773-4712
Kensington Volunteer Fire Station 5
Kensington Volunteer Fire Station 18 12251 Georgia Ave. Wheaton, MD 20902 240-773-4718
Kensington Volunteer Fire Station 21 12500 Veirs Mill Road Rockville, MD 20853 240-773-4721
Kensington Volunteer Fire Station 25 14401 Connecticut Ave.
Layhill, MD 20906 240-773-4725
Laytonsville Volunteer Fire Station 17 21400 Laytonsville Road Laytonsville, MD 20879 240-773-4717
Rockville Volunteer Fire Station 3 380 Hungerford Drive Rockville, MD 20850 240-773-4703
Rockville Volunteer Fire Station 23 121 Rollins Ave. Rockville, MD 20852 240-773-4723
Rockville Volunteer Fire Station 31 12100 Darnestown Road North Potomac, MD 20878 240-773-4731
Rockville Volunteer Fire Station 33 11430 Falls Road Potomac, MD 20854 240-773-4733
Sandy Spring Volunteer Fire Station 4 17921 Brooke Road Sandy Spring, MD 20860 240-773-4704
Sandy Spring Volunteer Fire Station 40
16911 Georgia Ave. Olney, MD 20832 240-773-4740
Silver Spring Volunteer Fire Station 1 8110 Georgia Ave. Silver Spring, MD 20910 240-773-4701
Silver Spring Volunteer Fire Station 16 111 University Blvd. E. Silver Spring, MD 20901 240-773-4716
Silver Spring Volunteer Fire Station 19 1945 Seminary Road Silver Spring, MD 20910 240-773-4719
Takoma Park Volunteer Fire Station 2 7201 Carroll Ave. Takoma Park, MD 20912 240-773-4702
Upper Montgomery County Volunteer Fire Station 14 19801 Beallsville Road Beallsville, MD 20839 240-773-4714
Wheaton Rescue Squad Rescue 2 11435 Grandview Ave. Wheaton, MD 20902 240-773-4742
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Police MONTGOMERY COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT
The park system in Montgomery County includes 410 parks with more than 33,000 acres and 200 miles of hiking and biking trails. Also falling under park police jurisdiction are homes and businesses located in the park system.
The Montgomery County Police Department (www.montgomerycountymd.gov) has more than 1,133 patrol officers, most of whom work out of six district police stations and numerous substations in the more populous regions of the county. The department is led by Chief J. Thomas Manger. As of May 2012, headquarters operations for the county’s police, fire and emergency management departments began relocating to the Montgomery County Public Safety Headquarters in Gaithersburg. Operations for the police department’s Rockville district also were relocated to the new county public safety headquarters.
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is responsible for a variety of services and duties that support the courts and law enforcement. Among the duties are serving warrants for the Circuit Court, as well as civil warrants for the District Court; transporting prisoners; providing courthouse security; enforcing judgments by the court; carrying out evictions and summonses; enforcing child support; and handling all domestic violence warrants for both courts.
PARK POLICE
CRIME SOLVERS
The Montgomery County Park Police is the law enforcement arm of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (www.mc-mncppc.org), a bi-county agency responsible for park property in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties.
SHERIFF’S OFFICE
Crime Solvers is a program designed to enlist the public’s help in solving crimes. The program, funded by private donations, pays a cash reward for information leading to an arrest or indictment for a felony crime or persons wanted for a felony crime.
USEFUL NUMBERS Police Headquarters
J. Thomas Manger, Chief 100 Edison Park Drive Gaithersburg, MD 20878 240-773-5000
Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Darren M. Popkin, Sheriff 50 Maryland Ave. Rockville, MD 20850 240-777-7000
Officer Craig Cupaiulo, part of the motor unit for the Wheaton district, and his son Nathan, 6, monitor traffic during the Olney Days parade on May 22, 2011.
Gaithersburg, MD 20877 301-258-6400 www.gaithersburgmd.gov
TESS COLWELL/ THE GAZETTE
Takoma Park Police Department
12751 Layhill Road Wheaton, MD 20906 Emergencies: 301-949-3010 Non-emergencies: 301-949-8010
OTHER USEFUL NUMBERS
Animal Control
DISTRICT STATIONS Rockville District
First District, serving the following communities: Rockville, Potomac, North Potomac, Darnestown and Derwood. James Fenner, Commander 100 Edison Park Drive Gaithersburg, MD 20878 240-773-6070
Bethesda District
Second District, serving the following communities: Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Friendship Heights, Kensington, Garrett Park, portions of Silver Spring, North Bethesda, Glen Echo, Cabin John and Oakmont. David Falcinelli, Commander
T. N. Treschuk, Chief 111 Maryland Ave. Rockville, MD 20850 240-314-8900 www.rockvillemd.gov
Ronald A. Ricucci, Chief (retires July 30, 2012) 7500 Maple Ave. Takoma Park, MD 20912 301-270-1100 www.takomaparkmd.gov
Montgomery County Maryland-National Capital Park Police Division
14645 Rothgeb Drive Rockville, MD 20850 240-773-5960
Rockville City Police Department
Abandoned Vehicle Section 7359 Wisconsin Ave. Bethesda, MD 20814 301-652-9200
Silver Spring District
Third District, serving the following communities: Silver Spring, surrounding downtown area, White Oak, Hillandale, Fairland, Burtonsville, Takoma Park and sections of Colesville. Donald M. Johnson, Commander 801 Sligo Ave. Silver Spring, MD 20910 301-565-7744
Wheaton District
Fourth District, serving the following communities: Wheaton, Glenmont, Colesville, Spencerville, Cloverly, Norbeck, Norwood, Olney, Brookeville, Ashton, Sandy Spring, Ednor, Redland, Brinklow and Aspen
Hill. John A. Damskey, Commander 2300 Randolph Road Wheaton, MD 20902 240-773-5500
Germantown District
Fifth District, serving the following communities: Germantown, Damascus, Poolesville, Laytonsville, Hyattstown, Barnesville, Beallsville, Dickerson, Dawsonville, Boyds, Clarksburg and portions of Gaithersburg with Laytonsville ZIP code. Luther Reynolds, Commander 20000 Aircraft Drive Germantown, MD 20874 240-773-6200
Gaithersburg District
Sixth District, serving the following
communities: Gaithersburg, Montgomery Village, Washington Grove and Quince Orchard. Willie Parker-Loan, Commander 45 West Watkins Mill Road Gaithersburg, MD 20878 240-773-5700
MUNICIPAL POLICE Chevy Chase Village Police Department
John Fitzgerald, Chief 5906 Connecticut Ave. Chevy Chase, MD 20815 301-654-7300 www.ccvillage.org
Gaithersburg City Police Department Mark Sroka, Chief 14 Fulks Corner Ave.
240-773-6411
Auto Theft Unit 240-773-6370
Crime Tip Hotline 240-773-8477
Department of Corrections 240-777-9960
Domestic Violence Unit 240-773-5050
Family Crimes Division 240-773-5400 Fraud Section 240-773-6330
Maryland State Police (Rockville) 301-424-2101
Operation Runaway 301-251-4545
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Courts
There are two levels of trial courts: the state-run District Court, operating in Rockville and Silver Spring, and the county-run Circuit Court of Montgomery County (part of Maryland’s Sixth Judicial Circuit with Frederick) in Rockville. Generally speaking, the District Court handles small claims cases, as well as misdemeanors and felonies with penalties of less than three years in jail or as much as $2,500 in fines. Speeding, redlight running, drunken driving and landlord-tenant cases generally
are heard there. All trials in District Court are argued before a judge; the court hears no jury trials. The Circuit Court handles major civil and criminal cases, family law cases such as divorce and custody, and appeals from the District Court. It is the only court in the county to have jury trials. Juvenile Court is part of the Circuit Court, but is temporarily housed at District Court in Rockville until the Circuit Court is expanded. The county’s District Court has 11 judges, including Administrative Judge Eugene Wolfe. The county’s Circuit Court has 22 judges, including County Administrative Judge John W. Debelius III. Information can be found at www.courts.state.md.us.
STATE’S ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
State’s Attorney’s Office Judicial Center
Lawyer Referral Service
Fifth Floor 50 Maryland Ave. Rockville, MD 20850 240-777-7300
301-279-9100
The court system in Montgomery County is headquartered in the county seat, Rockville. Here is a brief overview of the legal system:
DISTRICT AND CIRCUIT COURT
The state’s attorney for Montgomery County serves an elected four-year term. John McCarthy (D) was elected to the office in 2006 and again in 2010.
COURTHOUSES Main District Courthouse 191 E. Jefferson St. Rockville, MD 20850 Administrative clerk: 301-279-1520 Civil office: 301-279-1500 Criminal, traffic office: 301-279-1565 Child Support: 800-332-6347
The Juvenile Office, which is part of the Circuit Court but located in the District Courthouse: 240-777-9530
Silver Spring District Courthouse 8552 Second Ave. Silver Spring, MD 20910 301-563-8500
Circuit Court of Montgomery County Judicial Center 50 Maryland Ave. Rockville, MD 20850 Clerk’s Office: 240-777-9400 Jury duty questions: 240-777-9090
LAWYER SERVICES Bar Association of Montgomery County 27 W. Jefferson St. Rockville, MD 20850 301-424-3454 www.montbar.org The bar foundation offers help to people who meet certain income guidelines.
Parva Fattahi ATTORNEY AT LAW
• Immigration • Criminal Defense We diligently represent you and provide the highest quality legal representation to individuals and businesses.
Call to schedule an appointment for your 30 minutes of free consultation
301-529-5129 www.fattahi-law.com
1848901
One Church Street Suite 910 | Rockville, MD 20850
Office is conveniently located adjacent to the Rockville Metro Station and in walking distance of Courthouse
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Pro Bono Program 301-424-7651
The Office of the Public Defender (criminal cases only) Office hours 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday 191 E. Jefferson St. Rockville, MD 20850 240-773-9600
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Transit Although it might seem like everyone in the county drives, public transportation is widely available. There are many alternatives to driving. Below is information on where you can find a ticket to ride and a few tips on how you can more sanely reach your destination. There are many ways to get around Montgomery County. Metrorail, Metrobus and Ride On serve the county. With the addition of bicycle racks on all Ride On buses, cycling may be a good alternative. The best way to avoid traffic is to avoid driving during rush hour. Peak travel times generally are considered to be 7 to 9:30 a.m. and 4 to 7 p.m. PARK AND RIDE LOTS
There are a number of county, state and privately maintained free park-and-ride commuter lots with connecting buses that allow you to meet your carpool or to take public transportation (For a list, see following section). You can learn more by visiting www.rideonbus.com or call Ride On at 240773-3556 To report maintenance problems at these lots, call 240-777-8740.
U.S. 29 corridor and vicinity
Burtonsville: U.S. 29 and Md. 198 behind Giant Food, Burtonsville Crossing Shopping Center. Bus Routes: Metrobus Z6, Tanglewood Westfarm Line Z9, Z29-LaurelBurtonsville Express. MTA 929 and 915 Connect-A-Ride Route D, Laurel. Briggs Chaney: Fairland/East Montgomery off Briggs Chaney Road at Gateshead Manor Way. Bus Routes: Metrobus Z6, Tanglewood Westfarm Line. Metrobus Z8, Fairland Line. Metrobus Z11, Greencastle-Briggs Chaney Express Line. Ride On Route 39, service between Briggs Chaney Park and Ride lot and Glenmont Metrorail station. Ride-On Route 21. Greencastle: Greencastle Lakes, Greencastle Road and Turbridge Drive. Bus Routes: Metrobus Z8, Fairland Line. Metrobus Z11, Z13, Greencastle-Briggs Chaney Express Line. Tech Road: East Montgomery, Tech Road and
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OTHER ORGANIZATIONS Casa of Maryland
8151 15th Ave. Hyattsville, MD 20783 Tel: 301-270-0419 www.casademaryland.org Casa works to inform immigrants and workers about essential workplace rights and strategies to protect themselves. It also hosts legal rights orientation workshops and focuses on the rights of domestic workers. Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday, 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday for employment.
Charles W. Gilchrist Center for Cultural Diversity 11319 Elkin St.
Old Columbia Pike. Bus Routes: Ride On Route 10. Metrobus C7, Greenbelt-Glenmont Line. Metrobus Z8, Fairland Line. Metrobus Z9, Laurel-Burtonsville Express Line. Scaggsville: U.S. 29 and Scaggsville Road (Md. 216). Bus Routes: MTA 915, 929.
Interstate 270 corridor and vicinity
Westfield Shoppingtown Montgomery, Montgomery Mall: Westlake Terrace and Westlake Drive. Bus Routes: Ride On 6, 26, 38, 47, 96. Metrobus J1, 2, 3, BethesdaSilver Spring Line. Montrose Road/Md. 355 Parking Facility: North Bethesda, Rockville Pike and Montrose Road. Permit and fee required. Bus Routes: Ride On 5, 26, 38, 46. Lakeforest Transit Center: Gaithersburg, Lost Knife Road and Odenhal Ave. Bus Routes: Ride On 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 61. Metrobus J7, J9-I-270 Express. Gaithersburg: I-270 and Md. 124 (Quince Orchard Road). Metrobus J9, I-270 Express. Germantown/MARC Station: Md. 118 and Bowman Mill Drive. Bus Routes: Ride On 61, 83, 97. MARC Train Station. Germantown/Kingsview: Clopper Road (Md. 117) and Kingsview Village Blvd. Bus Routes: Ride On 71, 74, 78. Germantown Transit Center: Town Center at Germantown Road-Md. 118 and Aircraft Drive. Bus Routes: Ride On 55, 61, 74, 75, 82, 83, 97, 98, 100. Germantown/Milestone Shopping Center:
Wheaton, MD 20902 240-777-4940 The center offers immigration advice, health services, English classes and other resources. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
Charles W. Gilchrist Center for Cultural Diversity Upcounty Satellite Region 12900 Middlebrook Road Germantown, MD 20874 240-777-4940
Legal Aid Bureaus Montgomery Satellite Office
51 Monroe St. Rockville, MD 20850 Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday 240-314-0373 or 888-215-5316 www.mdlab.org
Germantown-Milestone Shopping Center along Shakespeare Boulevard. Bus Routes: Ride On 55, 70, 75, 79, 83, 90.
Interstate 270 corridor and West Diamond Avenue
I-270 and West Diamond Avenue (Md. 117). Bus Route: Ride On 54, 71 Comus: North of Clarksburg- Md. 355 just north of Comus Road. Bus Routes: Ride On 75. Damascus: Damascus- Md. 108 and Woodfield Road. Bus Routes: Ride On 90. Urbana: Md. 80 and I-270. Bus Routes: Ride On 75. MTA 991 Rock Spring.
Md. 97 corridor
Norbeck Road: Norbeck Road, 1/4 mile east of Georgia Avenue. Bus Routes: Ride On 51, 52, 53. Metrobus, Y7, Y8, Y9; Georgia Avenue-Maryland Line.
Md. 650 corridor
Colesville: Md. 650 North of Randolph Road. Bus Routes: Metrobus Z2, C7, C8 and C9.
CARPOOL/VANPOOL
The county also offers car and vanpool information. It only takes two to be a carpool. Be prepared for those times when you just can’t drive by knowing the names of potential pool-mates. And Guaranteed Ride Home will get you home in an emergency. For more information, contact 240-773-8747 or email mcdot.trips@montgomerycountymd.gov. Carpool options: Receive free assistance in forming a carpool or vanpool convenient to your home and office, including potential pool-mates. Call 240-773-8747. Vanpool options: You also can receive free assistance in forming a vanpool, including potential pool-mates. It takes as few as six people to share a van to work. Call 240-7738747. You can take advantage of free or discount parking in many lots and garages in the county for car and vanpools. Learn more at www.montgomerycountymd.gov.
METROBUS AND METRORAIL
Call the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) at 202-637-7000 (TTY 202-638-3780) for a schedule of Metro trains or bus routes and fares. Montgomery County is served by the Red
Montgomery County Family Justice Center Eagle Building, Fifth Floor 600 Jefferson Plaza Rockville, MD 20852 240-773-0444 240-777-4000 Crisis Line Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday
Spanish Catholic Center 820-A University Blvd. Silver Spring, MD 20903 The community center provides information, resources and social services, and runs a clinic.
Spanish Catholic Center Clinic 1015 University Blvd. E. Silver Spring, MD 20902 301-434-8985 For pediatrics: 301-434-3999
Line on Metro. www.wmata.com.
Riding Metro
Metrorail opens at 5 a.m. weekdays and at 7 a.m. weekends. It runs until midnight Sunday through Thursday and until 3 a.m. Friday and Saturday nights. Holiday hours vary. Fares run from $1.95 to $5 per trip, depending on the distance and time of day. Metrobus schedules vary by route. Regular fares are $1.70, express fares are $3.56 with SmarTrip, $3.85 cash, senior/disabled fares are 75 cents SmarTrip and 85 cents cash. Exact change is required unless you are using a pass or SmarTrip card. A 20-cent fee is added to regular fares during peak-of-the-peak period — 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 to 6 p.m. based on the starting time of the trip. Passes and farecards: A pass or farecard is required to ride the Metro. Passes generally are good for unlimited rides during a specific period of time and can be purchased online at www.wmata.com/fares/smartrip. Farecards are rechargeable and can be purchased at vending machines in Metro stations. SmarTrip cards are permanent, rechargeable farecards that are used in place of a paper farecard. SmarTrip cards can be purchased online at www.wmata.com/fares/smartrip, at vending machines in Metro stations where parking is available, Metro sales offices, retail outlets and commuter stores. To use a SmarTrip card, touch it to the circular target panels on faregates, instead of inserting it through the slot. For more information, visit www.wmata.com.
Parking
SmarTrip cards are the only way to pay for parking at Metro-operated parking lots. WMATA MetroAccess: Provides alternative transportation for those unable to use existing bus, rail and taxi services from 5 a.m. until midnight Monday through Thursday; 5 a.m. Friday to 3 a.m. Saturday; 7 a.m. Saturday to 3 a.m. Sunday; Sunday 7 a.m. to midnight. Call 301-562-5360, TTY- 301-5887535. MARC Rail: Connects Martinsburg, W.Va., with Union Station in Washington on weekdays — stopping at Dickerson, Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday
Spanish Catholic Center 201 E. Diamond Ave. 3rd Floor Gaithersburg, MD 20877 301-740-2523 The center provides immigration information, English classes and other social services; call ahead. Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday
TESS Community Service Center 8513 Piney Branch Road Silver Spring, MD 20901 301-565-7675 Hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday. The center also reopens 6 to 8:30 p.m. on the first and third Wednesday of each month for legal matters only.
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Business organizations The Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce advocates on behalf of its member companies, and businesses in general, to promote a healthy business environment and sound governmental policies. Local businesses can use their chambers of commerce for networking purposes. The Tech Council of Maryland is a member-driven organization that says it is the voice of, and advocate for, the high-technology community in Maryland. The Greater Washington Board of Trade is a regional chamber of commerce for Suburban Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia.
CHAMBERS Greater Bethesda-Chevy Chase
7910 Woodmont Ave. Suite 1204 Bethesda, MD 20814 301-652-4900 bccchamber.org
Montgomery County
51 Monroe St. Suite 1800 Rockville, MD 20850 301-738-0015 montgomerycountychamber.com
Olney
3460 Olney-Laytonsville Road Suite 211 Olney, MD 20832 301-774-7117 chamber@olneymd.org olneymd.org
Potomac
10220 River Road
103970G
Potomac, MD 20854 P.O. Box 59160 Potomac, MD 20859-9160 301-299-2170 potomacchamber.org
Rockville
1 Research Court Suite 450 Rockville, MD 20850 301-424-9300 rockville@rockvillechamber.org rockvillechamber.org
Wheaton & Kensington
2401 Blueridge Ave. Suite 101 Wheaton, MD 20902 301-949-0080 contactus@wkchamber.org wkchamber.org
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Montgomery County 4833 Rugby Ave. Suite 500-A
Bethesda, MD 20814 301-842-4226 info@hccmc.org hccmc.org
African American Chamber of Commerce of Montgomery County P.O. Box 2206 Montgomery Village, MD 20886 301-428-9715 info@aacc-mc.com aacc-mc.com
Mid-Atlantic Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 910 Germantown, MD 20875-0910 202-587-0736 mahcc.org
Asian Pacific American Chamber of Commerce
3204 Tower Oaks Blvd., Suite 208A Rockville, MD 20852
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY’S TOP EMPLOYERS Name
Employees
Montgomery County Public Schools
20,610
National Institutes of Health*
17,997
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center*
11,000
U.S. Food and Drug Administration*
8,463
Montgomery County government
8,500
Adventist HealthCare
5,900
Marriott International
5,497
Lockheed Martin
5,200
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration*
4,600
Verizon
3,571
Giant Food
3,493
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission*
3,000
Holy Cross Hospital
2,915
MedImmune
2,141
U.S. Department of Energy*
1,800
Note: Excludes post offices, state and local governments; includes public higher education institutions. *Employee counts for federal and military facilities exclude contractors to the extent possible; embedded contractors may be included.
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301-424-1471; info@apacc.us; apacc.us
ORGANIZATIONS Rockville Economic Development Inc.
95 Monroe St. Rockville, MD 20850 301-315-8096 rockvilleredi.org
Montgomery County Business and Professional Women 301-466-2653
Tech Council of Maryland 9713 Key West Ave. Rockville, MD 20850 240-243-4026 techcouncilmd.com
Greater Washington Board of Trade
1725 I St. NW Suite 200 Washington, D.C. 20006 202-857-5900 bot.org
CONFERENCE CENTER Montgomery County Conference Center
5701 Marinelli Road North Bethesda, MD 20852 The conference center includes 35,537 square feet of meeting space and 225 guestrooms. 301-984-0004 or fax 301-984-1209
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Health The Department of Health and Human Services (www.montgomerycountymd.go v) provides services for adults, substance abusers, the aging and disabled, children, families and crime victims. Some services cater to low-income residents and are based on financial eligibility. Eligible residents will not be denied services because they cannot pay.
HOSPITALS Children’s Regional Outpatient Center of Montgomery County 9850 Key West Ave. Rockville, MD 20850 301-765-5400 or 800-787-0243 www.cnmc.org
9901 Medical Center Drive Rockville, MD 20850 240-826-6000 www.shadygroveadventisthospital.co m
Shady Grove Adventist Emergency Center 19731 Germantown Road Germantown, MD 20874 301-444-8000 www.shadygroveadventisthospital.co m
Suburban Hospital
8600 Old Georgetown Road Bethesda, MD 20814 301-896-3100 www.suburbanhospital.org
Washington Adventist Hospital 7600 Carroll Ave. Takoma Park, MD 20912 301-891-7600 www.washingtonadventisthospital.co m
Holy Cross Hospital
1500 Forest Glen Road Silver Spring, MD 20910 301-754-7000 www.holycrosshealth.org
Montgomery General Hospital
18101 Prince Philip Drive Olney, MD 20832 301-774-8882 www.montgomerygeneral.com
Shady Grove Adventist Hospital
COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS
Open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Services include health care to vulnerable populations, immunizations, dental care, pregnancy care and service-
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eligibility care. Upcounty Regional Services Center 12900 Middlebrook Road, Second Floor Germantown, MD 20874 240-777-3420
Mid-County Health Center
East County Regional Services Center Eastern County Health Center 3300 Briggs Chaney Road Silver Spring, MD 20904 240-777-4470 8630 Fenton St. Silver Spring, MD 20910 240-777-3160
Dennis Avenue Health Center
240-777-1755
Communicable Diseases 240-777-3999
HIV/AIDS/STD Testing
240-777-1050
Conflict Resolution Center of Montgomery County
Refugee Health Service 240-777-1812
Tuberculosis Control
301-942-7700 www.crcmc.org
CRISIS SERVICES
MONTGOMERY COUNTY 24-HOUR HOTLINES
24-Hour Telephone and Walkin Crisis Center 1301 Piccard Drive Rockville, MD 20850 240-777-4000
Mental health 301-738-2255
Abused Persons Programs 240-777-4673
Outpatient Counseling Center for Domestic Violence
Silver Spring Health Center
Disease Control and Vital Records
Immunization Program
240-777-1800
1335 Piccard Drive Rockville, MD 20850 240-777-1600
2000 Dennis Ave. Silver Spring, MD 20902 240-777-1790
240-777-4417 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Answering Service 5 p.m. to 8:30 a.m.
240-777-1760
Germantown Health Center
Crisis Center 240-777-4000
1301 Piccard Drive Rockville, MD 20850 240-777-4195
Victim Assistance and Sexual Assault Program
Adult Protective Services
HOSPICES
240-777-1355
401 Hungerford Drive Rockville, MD 20850 240-777-3000
Provide care and programs for patients facing terminal and lifelimiting illnesses and families.
Aging and Disability Services
Montgomery Hospice Inc.
401 Hungerford Drive Rockville, MD 20850 240-777-3000
Child Protective Services 1301 Piccard Drive Rockville, MD 20850
1355 Piccard Drive Suite 100 Rockville, MD 20850 301-921-4400
See H E A L T H , Page 24
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Casey House
6001 Muncaster Mill Road Rockville, MD 20855 240-631-6800 www.montgomeryhospice.org
Hospice Caring Inc.
Rockville, MD 20850 301-838-4200
Jewish Social Service Agency
6123 Montrose Road Rockville, MD 20852 301-881-3700 www.jssa.org Nonsectarian counseling, therapy, special needs, adoption, career and social services for children, teens, adults, seniors and families.
Threshold Services Inc.
518 S. Frederick Ave. Gaithersburg, MD 20877 301-869-4673 www.hospicecaring.org
1398 Lamberton Drive Silver Spring, MD 20902 301-754-1102 www.thresholdservices.org
Holy Cross Home Care/Hospice Agency
Threshold Services Outpatient Mental Health
11800 Tech Road Silver Spring, MD 20904 301-754-7740 www.holycrosshealth.org
751 Twinbrook Parkway Rockville, MD 20851 301-838-4100
Jewish Social Service Agency Hospice
Threshold Services Outpatient Mental Health Center
6123 Montrose Road Rockville, MD 20852 301-816-2676 www.jssa.org
8818 Georgia Ave. Second Floor Silver Spring, MD 20910 301-563-7000
MENTAL HEALTH
7300 Calhoun Place Suite 600 Rockville, MD 20855 240-777-1430
Jewish Social Service Agency
Upper Montgomery County 200 Wood Hill Road
Screening and Assessment Services for Children and Adolescents
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County schools The operation of Montgomery County’s school system (www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org) is the responsibility of Superintendent Dr. Joshua P. Starr, who took over the leadership of the schools on July 1, 2011. BOARD OF EDUCATION
The Board of Education is the official policy-making body for Montgomery County Public Schools. Members serve four-year terms. Elections are conducted every two years. Three, then four, board positions are filled in alternating election cycles. Two candidates run at-large, and five candidates represent the school board district in which they live. All candidates are elected countywide. The school board members are: • Judith Ringgold Docca (Dist. 1) of Montgomery Village, term ends 2014 • Laura V. Berthiaume (Dist. 2) of Rockville, term ends 2012 • Patricia B. O’Neill (Dist. 3) of Bethesda, term ends 2014 • Christopher S. Barclay (Dist. 4) of Takoma Park, board vice-president, term ends 2012 • Michael A. Durso (Dist. 5) of Silver Spring, term ends 2014 • Philip Kauffman (At-large) of Olney, first term ends 2012 • Shirley Brandman (At-large) of Bethesda, board president, term ends 2014 • Alan Xie, student board member, one-year term
ends June 30, 2012. The board can be contacted by email at boe@mcpsmd.org; by regular mail at Carver Educational Services Center, 850 Hungerford Drive, Rockville, MD 20850; or by phone at 301-279-3617.
SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS
The board meets twice each month, usually at 10 a.m. on the second Tuesday and at 6 p.m. on the second Monday after that. Dates and times are subject to change. To see a list of upcoming meetings visit www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/boe/meetings. Most board meetings take place in the Board of Education’s conference room in the Carver Education Services Center, 850 Hungerford Drive, Rockville. Meetings also are broadcast on Montgomery County Public Schools Cable Television channel 34, Verizon FIOS Channel 35 and RCN Channel 88. They also can be watched on the Internet at www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/boe/meetings/.
STUDENTS
Montgomery County’s public school population continues to grow in numbers and diversity. The 2011-12 enrollment in county public schools is 146, 456 with students attending one of 200 county
schools. The school system’s population represents several ethnic groups, the largest are: 33.8 percent white, 26 percent Hispanic, 21.2 percent African-American and 14.3 percent Asian. School system students come from more than 160 foreign countries. Of the county’s school-age children, 85 percent are enrolled in public school. The rest attend private schools or are home-schooled. Each school serves students who live within the boundaries of one of the county’s high school clusters. Clusters include one or more high schools, one or more middle schools and several elementary schools. To determine which school serves your area, visit mcpsmd.org and select School Assignment Locater or call 240-314-4710.
REGISTRATION
Maryland law requires children ages 5 to 16 to attend school. Children who turn 5 on or before Sept. 1, 2012, must enroll in school for the 2012-13 school year. Elementary and secondary schools have registration sessions through the summer. Students who are not U.S. citizens may register at the International Student Admissions Office, Rocking Horse Road Center, 4910 Macon Road, Rockville. For information, call 301-230-0686. To register for school, a new student needs to show proof of age and identity, proof of county residency and immunization records.
2012-2013 SCHOOL CALENDAR Aug. 27
First day of school for students
Nov. 22-23
Thanksgiving break — no school
Sept. 3
Labor day — no school
Dec. 24-Jan. 1
Winter break — no school
Sept. 17
Yom Kippur — no school
Jan. 21
Martin Luther King Jr. Day — no school
Sept. 26
Rosh Hashanah — no school
Jan. 22
Professional day; no school for students
Sept. 28
Early release day
Feb. 18
Presidents Day — no school
Oct. 19
No school
March 1
Early release day K-12
Nov. 5
No school for students
March 25-29
Spring break — no school
Nov. 6
Election Day; offices and schools closed
April 1
Easter holiday — no school
Nov. 12
Early release day K-8
April 2
Professional day ; no school for students
Nov. 13
Early release day K-8
May 27
Memorial Day — no school
Nov. 21
Early release day
June 14
Last day of school for students
CONTINGENCY PLAN The calendar includes four days that may be used for weather-related or other emergency closings.
If schools are closed five days, the school year will be extended to June 17, 2013. If schools are closed six days, the school year will be extended two days to June 18, 2013.
If schools are closed seven days, the school year will be extended three days, to June 19, 2013. If schools are closed eight days, the school year will be extended four days, to June 20, 2013. If schools are closed nine days, the school year will be extended five days, to June 21, 2013.
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301-650-6400
Bethesda-Chevy Chase High
5811 Warwick Place Chevy Chase, MD 20815 301-657-4985
4301 East West Highway Bethesda, MD 20814 240-497-6300
Westland Middle
5511 Massachusetts Ave. Bethesda, MD 20816 301-320-6515
Somerset Elementary
Westbrook Elementary 5110 Allan Terrace Bethesda, MD 20816 301-320-6506
Winston Churchill Cluster
7600 Arlington Road Bethesda, MD 20814 301-657-4979
Winston Churchill High 11300 Gainsborough Road Potomac, MD 20854 301-469-1200
Chevy Chase Elementary
Cabin John Middle
Bethesda Elementary
4015 Rosemary St. Chevy Chase, MD 20815 301-657-4994
North Chevy Chase Elementary
3700 Jones Bridge Road Chevy Chase, MD 20815 301-657-4950
Rock Creek Forest Elementary
8330 Grubb Road Chevy Chase, MD 20815 301-650-6410
Rosemary Hills Elementary 2111 Porter Road Silver Spring, MD 20910
10701 Gainsborough Road Potomac, MD 20854 Housed at Tilden Holding Center 6300 Tilden Lane Rockville, MD 20852 301-469-1150
Herbert Hoover Middle
8810 Post Oak Road Potomac, MD 20854 301-469-1010
Bells Mill Elementary
8225 Bells Mill Road Potomac, MD 20854 301-469-1046
Beverly Farms Elementary 8501 Post Oak Road
Northwood High
Potomac, MD 20854 301-469-1050
919 University Blvd. W. Silver Spring, MD 20901 301-649-8088
Potomac Elementary
10311 River Road Potomac, MD 20854 301-469-1042
Wheaton High
Seven Locks Elementary 9500 Seven Locks Road Bethesda, MD 20817 Housed at Radnor Center 7000 Radnor Road Bethesda, MD 20817 301-469-1038
Argyle Middle
2400 Bel Pre Road Silver Spring, MD 20906 301-460-2400
Arcola Elementary
Wayside Elementary
1820 Franwall Ave. Silver Spring, MD 20902 301-649-8590
10011 Glen Road Potomac, MD 20854 301-279-8484
Bel Pre Elementary
DOWNCOUNTY CONSORTIUM Montgomery Blair High
51 University Blvd. E. Silver Spring, MD 20901 301-649-2800
Albert Einstein High
11135 Newport Mill Road Kensington, MD 20895 301-929-2200
John F. Kennedy High 1901 Randolph Road Silver Spring, MD 20902 301-929-2100
12601 Dalewood Drive Wheaton, MD 20906 301-929-2050
13801 Rippling Brook Drive Silver Spring, MD 20906 301-460-2145
Downcounty Elementary No. 29
2600 Hayden Drive Silver Spring, MD 20902 Temporary telephone number: 301929-2114 The naming process for the school is going on now and will be complete before the school opens.
Georgian Forest Elementary 3100 Regina Drive Silver Spring, MD 20906
301-460-2170
Strathmore Elementary
3200 Beaverwood Lane Silver Spring, MD 20906 301-460-2135
Eastern Middle
300 University Blvd. E. Silver Spring, MD 20901 301-650-6650
Montgomery Knolls Elementary
807 Daleview Drive Silver Spring, MD 20901 301-431-7667
New Hampshire Estates Elementary 8720 Carroll Ave. Silver Spring, MD 20903 301-431-7607
Oak View Elementary
400 East Wayne Ave. Silver Spring, MD 20901 301-650-6434
Pine Crest Elementary 201 Woodmoor Drive Silver Spring, MD 20901 301-649-8066
Col. E. Brooke Lee Middle
11800 Monticello Ave.
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Glenallan Elementary 12520 Heurich Road Silver Spring, MD 20902 301-929-2014
Kemp Mill Elementary
411 Sisson St. Silver Spring, MD 20902 301-649-8046
A. Mario Loiederman Middle
12701 Goodhill Road Silver Spring, MD 20906 301-929-2282
Veirs Mill Elementary 11711 Joseph Mill Road Silver Spring, MD 20906 301-929-2165
Weller Road Elementary 3301 Weller Road Silver Spring, MD 20906 301-929-2010
Newport Mill Middle
11311 Newport Mill Road Kensington, MD 20895 301-929-2244
Highland Elementary
3100 Medway St. Silver Spring, MD 20902 301-929-2040
Oakland Terrace Elementary
Forest Knolls Elementary
Woodlin Elementary
2720 Plyers Mill Road Silver Spring, MD 20902 301-929-2161
10830 Eastwood Ave. Silver Spring, MD 20901 301-649-8060
2101 Luzerne Ave. Silver Spring, MD 20910 301-650-6440
Rock View Elementary
Highland View Elementary
Takoma Park Middle
3901 Denfeld Ave. Kensington, MD 20895 301-929-2002
Parkland Middle
4610 W. Frankfort Drive Rockville, MD 20853 301-438-5700
Brookhaven Elementary 4610 Renn St. Rockville, MD 20853 301-460-2140
Harmony Hills Elementary 13407 Lydia St. Silver Spring, MD 20906 301-929-2157
Sargent Shriver Elementary 12518 Greenly Drive Silver Spring, MD 20906 301-929-4426
Wheaton Woods Elementary 4510 Faroe Place Rockville, MD 20853 301-929-2018
Silver Spring International Middle 313 Wayne Ave. Silver Spring, MD 20910 301-650-6544
9010 Providence Ave. Silver Spring, MD 20901 301-650-6426
Rolling Terrace Elementary Spanish Immersion/International Magnet 705 Bayfield St. Takoma Park, MD 20912 301-431-7600
Sligo Creek Elementary 500 Schuyler Road Silver Spring, MD 20910 301-562-2722
Sligo Middle
1401 Dennis Ave. Silver Spring, MD 20902 301-649-8121
Glen Haven Elementary
10900 Inwood Ave. Silver Spring, MD 20902 301-649-8051
Highland Elementary
3100 Medway St. Silver Spring, MD 20902 301-929-2040
Oakland Terrace Elementary
2720 Plyers Mill Road Silver Spring, MD 20902 301-929-2161
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Ashburton Elementary
6314 Lone Oak Drive Bethesda, MD 20817 301-571-6959
Farmland Elementary
631 Silver Spring Ave. Silver Spring, MD 20910 301-650-6420
7000 Old Gate Road Rockville, MD 20852 Housed at North Lake Center 15101 Bauer Drive Rockville, MD 20852 301-230-5919
Piney Branch Elementary
Garrett Park Elementary
East Silver Spring Elementary
7510 Maple Ave. Takoma Park, MD 20912 301-891-8000
Takoma Park Elementary 7511 Holly Ave. Takoma Park, MD 20912 301-650-6414
WALTER JOHNSON CLUSTER Walter Johnson High 6400 Rock Spring Drive Bethesda, MD 20814 301-301-571-6900
North Bethesda Middle 8935 Bradmoor Drive Bethesda, MD 20817 301-571-3883
Tilden Middle
11211 Old Georgetown Road Rockville, MD 20852
4810 Oxford St. Kensington, MD 20895 Housed at Grosvenor Center 5701 Grosvenor Lane Bethesda, MD 20814 301-929-2170
Kensington Parkwood Elementary
4710 Saul Road Kensington, MD 20895 301-571-6949
Luxmanor Elementary 6201 Tilden Lane Rockville, MD 20852 301-230-5914
Wyngate Elementary 9300 Wadsworth Drive Bethesda, MD 20817 301-571-6979
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COL. ZADOK MAGRUDER CLUSTER Col. Zadok Magruder High
5939 Muncaster Mill Road Rockville, MD 20855 301-840-4600
Redland Middle
6505 Muncaster Mill Road Rockville, MD 20855 301-840-4680
Shady Grove Middle
8100 Midcounty Highway Gaithersburg, MD 20877 301-548-7540
Candlewood Elementary 7210 Osprey Drive Rockville, MD 20855 301-840-7167
Cashell Elementary
17101 Cashell Road Rockville, MD 20853 301-924-3130
Flower Hill Elementary
18425 Flower Hill Way Gaithersburg, MD 20879 301-840-7161
Mill Creek Towne Elementary
7301 Hadley Farms Drive Gaithersburg, MD 20879 301-670-8200
Sequoyah Elementary
17301 Bowie Mill Road Derwood, MD 20855 301-840-5335
RICHARD MONTGOMERY CLUSTER Richard Montgomery High 250 Richard Montgomery Drive Rockville, MD 20852 301-279-8400
Julius West Middle
651 Great Falls Road Rockville, MD 20850 301-279-3979
Beall Elementary 451 Beall Ave. Rockville, MD 20850 301-279-8460
College Gardens Elementary
1700 Yale Place Rockville, MD 20850 301-279-8470
Ritchie Park Elementary
1514 Dunster Road Rockville, MD 20854 301-279-8475
Twinbrook Elementary
17700 Park Mill Drive Rockville, MD 20855 301-840-7149
5911 Ridgeway Ave. Rockville, MD 20851 301-230-5925
Judith A. Resnik Elementary
ROCKVILLE CLUSTER
Rockville High
2100 Baltimore Road Rockville, MD 20851 301-517-8105
Earle B. Wood Middle 14615 Bauer Drive Rockville, MD 20853 301-460-2150
Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary 14516 Nadine Drive Rockville, MD 20853 301-460-2121
Flower Valley Elementary 4615 Sunflower Drive Rockville, MD 20853 301-924-3135
Bannockburn Elementary
6520 Dalroy Lane Bethesda, MD 20817 301-320-6555
Bethesda Elementary 7600 Arlington Road Bethesda, MD 20814 301-657-4979
Bradley Hills Elementary 8701 Hartsdale Ave. Bethesda, MD 20817 301-571-6966
Burning Tree Elementary
Maryvale Elementary
7900 Beech Tree Road Bethesda, MD 20817 301-320-6510
Meadow Hall Elementary
7401 Persimmon Tree Lane Bethesda, MD 20817 301-469-1034
Rock Creek Valley Elementary
5800 Cromwell Drive Bethesda, MD 20816 301-320-6502
1000 First St. Rockville, MD 20850 301-279-4990
951 Twinbrook Parkway Rockville, MD 20851 301-279-4988 5121 Russett Road Rockville, MD 20853 301-460-2195
SHERWOOD CLUSTER Sherwood High
300 Olney-Sandy Spring Road Sandy Spring, MD 20860 301-924-3200
William H. Farquhar Middle 16915 Batchellors Forest Road Olney, MD 20832 301-924-3100
Rosa M. Parks Middle
19200 Olney Mill Road Olney, MD 20832 301-924-3180
Belmont Elementary
19528 Olney Mill Road Olney, MD 20832 301-924-3140
Brooke Grove Elementary
2700 Spartan Road Olney, MD 20832 301-924-3154
Greenwood Elementary 3336 Gold Mine Road Brookeville, MD 20833 301-924-3145
Olney Elementary
3401 Queen Mary Drive Olney, MD 20832 301-924-3126
Sherwood Elementary
1401 Olney-Sandy Spring Road Sandy Spring, MD 20860 301-924-3195
WALT WHITMAN CLUSTER Walt Whitman High 7100 Whittier Blvd. Bethesda, MD 20817 301-320-6600
Thomas W. Pyle Middle 1849014
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6311 Wilson Lane
Carderock Springs Elementary
Wood Acres Elementary
WOOTTON CLUSTER Thomas S. Wootton High 2100 Wootton Parkway Rockville, MD 20850 301-279-8550
Cabin John Middle
10701 Gainsborough Road Potomac, MD 20854 Housed at Tilden Holding Center 6300 Tilden Lane Rockville, MD 20852 301-469-1150
Robert Frost Middle 9201 Scott Drive Rockville, MD 20850 301-279-3949
Cold Spring Elementary 9201 Falls Chapel Way Potomac, MD 20854 301-279-8480
DuFief Elementary
15001 DuFief Drive Gaithersburg, MD 20878 301-279-4980
Fallsmead Elementary
1800 Greenplace Terrace Rockville, MD 20850 301-279-4984
Lakewood Elementary
2534 Lindley Terrace Rockville, MD 20850 301-279-8465
Stone Mill Elementary
14323 Stonebridge View Drive North Potomac, MD 20878 301-279-4975
Travilah Elementary
13801 DuFief Mill Road Gaithersburg, MD 20878 301-840-7153
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Private schools Academy of the Child
19711 Waters Road Germantown, MD 20874 301-601-0991 www.academyofthechild.com
Academy of the Holy Cross 4920 Strathmore Ave. Kensington, MD 20895 301-942-2100 www.academyoftheholycross.org
Alim Academy
7917 Montrose Road Potomac, MD 20854 301-340-6713 www.mymcs.org
Applied Scholastics Academy of Maryland 13925 New Hampshire Ave. Silver Spring, MD 20904 www.asamd.org
Auburn School
9545 Georgia Ave. Silver Spring, MD 20910 301-588-8048 www.theauburnschool.org
The Avalon School
200 W. Diamond Ave. Gaithersburg, MD 20877 301-963-8022 www.avalonschools.org
Barnesville School
21830 Peach Tree Road Barnesville, MD 20838
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Barrie School
13500 Layhill Road Silver Spring, MD 20906 301-576-2800 www.barrie.org
Brookewood School
10401 Armory Ave. Kensington, MD 20895 301-949-7997 www.brookewood.org
Julia Brown Montessori
1300 Milestone Drive Silver Spring, MD 20904 301-622-7808 www.juliabrownmontessorischools.com
Grades K-6: 1901 E. Jefferson St. Rockville, MD 20852 Grades 7-12: 11710 Hunters Lane Rockville, MD 20852 301-881-1400 www.cesjds.org
Chelsea School
711 Pershing Drive Silver Spring, MD 20910 301-585-1430 www.chelseaschool.edu
Children's Learning Center
Julia Brown Montessori
4511 Bestor Drive Rockville 20853 301-871-6600 www.clcmd.org
Bullis School
109 S. Washington St. Rockville, MD 20850 301-424-6550 www.ces-rockville.org
Butler School
6050 Wisconsin Ave. Chevy Chase, MD 20815 301-654-2626 www.concordhill.org
3400 Queen Mary Drive Olney, MD 20832 301-774-5700 www.juliabrownmontessorischools.com 10601 Falls Road Potomac, MD 20854 301-299-8500 www.bullis.org 15951 Germantown Road Darnestown, MD 20874 301-977-6600 www.butlerschool.org
Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School
Christ Episcopal School
The Diener School
11510 Falls Road Potomac 20854 301-299-4602 www.thedienerschool.org
Echelon Academy
808 Olney Sandy Spring Road Sandy Spring 20854 301-570-0999 www.echelonacademy.com
Evergreen Montessori School
10700 Georgia Ave. Wheaton, MD 20902 301-942-5979 www.evergreenschool.com
Faith Arts Academy
13618 Layhill Road Silver Spring, MD 20906 301-438-2012
Forcey Christian School
Concord Hill School
2130 East Randolph Road Silver Spring, MD 20904 301-622-2281 www.forceychristianschool.org
Connelly School of the Holy Child
4915 Aspen Hill Road Rockville, MD 20853 301-933-3452 www.frostschool.org
9029 Bradley Blvd. Potomac, MD 20854 301-365-0955 www.holychild.org
The Frost School
The Foundation School of Montgomery County
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Grades 3-12 220 Girard St., Suite 300 Gaithersburg 20877 301-740-7807 www.foundationschools.org
Georgetown Preparatory School 10900 Rockville Pike North Bethesda, MD 20852 301-493-5000 www.gprep.org
German School of Washington D.C.
8617 Chateau Drive Potomac, MD 20854 301-365-4400 www.dswashington.org
Our Lady of Good Counsel High School 17301 Old Vic Blvd. Olney, MD 20832 240-283-3200 www.olgchs.org
Grace Episcopal Day School
Grades 1-6 (Early Childhood Program added Fall 2012) 9411 Connecticut Ave. Kensington, MD 20895 301-949-5860 www.geds.org
Grace Episcopal Day School 9115 Georgia Ave. Silver Spring, MD 20910 301-585-3513 www.geds.org
Green Acres School Pre-K through 8 11701 Danville Drive Rockville, MD 20852 301-881-4100 www.greenacres.org
Griggs International Academy
12501 Old Columbia Pike Silver Spring, MD 20904 301-680-6584 www.griggs.edu
The Harbor School
7701 Bradley Blvd. Bethesda, MD 20817 301-365-1100 www.theharborschool.org
Melvin J. Berman Hebrew Academy
13300 Arctic Ave. Rockville, MD 20853 301-962-9400 www.mjbha.org
Hebrew Day Institute
2200 Baltimore Road Rockville, MD 20851 240-399-6100 www.hebrewdayinstitute.org
The Heights School
10400 Seven Locks Road Potomac, MD 20854 301-365-4300 www.heights.edu
The Holton-Arms School 7303 River Road Bethesda, MD 20817 301-365-5300 www.holton-arms.edu
Holy Cross Elementary School Pre-K through 8 4900 Strathmore Ave. Garrett Park, MD 20896 301-949-1699 www.hcross.org
Holy Redeemer School 9715 Summit Ave. Kensington, MD 20895 301-942-3701 www.hrs-ken.org
Kemp Mill Montessori School- Kehillat Montessori not reach) 120 Claybrook Drive Silver Spring, MD 20902 301-593-4343
Landon School for Boys
6101 Wilson Lane Bethesda, MD 20817 301-320-3200 www.landon.net
Lycée Rochambeau, The French International School 9600 Forest Road Bethesda, MD 20814 301-530-8260 www.rochambeau.org
Lycée Rochambeau, The French International School 7108 Bradley Blvd. Bethesda, MD 20817 301-767-1683 www.rochambeau.org
Lycée Rochambeau, The Elementary School
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3200 Woodbine St. Chevy Chase, MD 20815 301-907-3265 www.rochambeau.org
Lone Oak Montessori
Old Georgetown Campus 10100 Old Georgetown Road Bethesda, MD 20814 301-469-4888 www.loneoakmontessori.com
Lone Oak Montessori Democracy Campus
10201 Democracy Blvd. Potomac, MD 20854 301-469-4888 www.loneoakmontessori.com
Manor Montessori Potomac Campus 10500 Oaklyn Drive Potomac, MD 20854 301-299-7400 www.manormontessori.com
Mary of Nazareth Catholic School 14131 Seneca Road Darnestown, MD 20874 301-869-0940 www.maryofnazareth.org
Mater Amoris School
18501 Mink Hollow Road - P.O. Box 97 Ashton 20861 301-774-7468 www.materamoris.com
Mater Dei School
9600 Seven Locks Road Bethesda, MD 20817
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7500 Pearl St. Bethesda, MD 20814 301-654-5376 www.bethesda-lourdes.org
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301-365-2700 www.materdeischool.net
Our Lady of Mercy School
McLean School of Maryland
9222 Kentsdale Drive Potomac, MD 20854 301-365-4477 www.olom.org/school
8224 Lochinver Lane Potomac, MD 20854 301-299-8277 www.mcleanschool.org
Montrose Christian School, Inc. 5100 Randolph Road Rockville, MD 20852 301-770-5335 www.montrosechristian.org
Mother of God School
20501 Goshen Road Gaithersburg, MD 20879 301-990-2088 www.mogschool.com
Nora School
955 Sligo Ave. Silver Spring, MD 20910 301-495-6672 www.nora-school.org
Norwood School
Primary Day School
7300 River Road Bethesda, MD 20817 301-365-4355 www.theprimarydayschool.org
Sandy Spring Friends School
16923 Norwood Road Sandy Spring, MD 20860 301-774-7455 www.ssfs.org
Seneca Academy
15601 Germantown Road Darnestown, MD 20874 301-869-3728 www.senecaacademy.org
School for Tomorrow
8821 River Road Bethesda, MD 20817 301-365-2595 www.norwoodschool.org
4511 Bestor Dive Rockville, MD 20853 301-460-4747 www.schoolfortomorrow.net
Oneness-Family School
Sidwell Friends School
6701 Wisconsin Ave. Chevy Chase, MD 20815 301-652-7751 www.onenessfamilyschool.org
5100 Edgemoor Lane Bethesda, MD 20814 202-537-6900 www.sidwell.edu
St. Andrew’s Episcopal School
St. Jane de Chantal School
St. Andrew’s Episcopal School
St. Elizabeth Catholic School
8804 Postoak Road Potomac, MD 20854 301-983-5200 www.saes.org Lower Campus 10033 River Road Potomac, MD 20854 301-983-5200 www.saes.org
St. Andrew Apostle School 11602 Kemp Mill Road Silver Spring, MD 20902 301-649-3555 www.standrewapostle.org
St. Bartholomew School
6900 River Road Bethesda, MD 20817 301-229-5586 www.stbartholomew.org/school
St. Bernadette’s School 80 University Blvd. E. Silver Spring, MD 20901 301-593-5611 www.st-bernadetteelem.com
St. Francis International School 1500 St. Camillus Drive Silver Spring, MD 20903 301-434-2344 www.discoversfis.info
St. Catherine Laboure Elementary
11811 Claridge Road Wheaton, MD 20902 301-946-1717 www.stcatherine.com
9525 Old Georgetown Road Bethesda, MD 20814 301-530-1221 www.dechantal.org
917 Montrose Road Rockville, MD 20852 301-881-1824 www.stelizabethschoolmd.org
St. John the Baptist School 12319 New Hampshire Ave. Silver Spring, MD 20904 301-622-3076 www.sjbsilverspring.org
St. John's Episcopal
3427 Olney-Laytonsville Road Olney, MD 20832 301-774-6804 www.stjes.com
St. John the Evangelist School 10201 Woodland Drive Silver Spring, MD 20902 301-681-7656 www.sjte.org
St. Jude Regional Catholic School
4820 Walbridge St. Rockville, MD 20853 301-946-7888 www.stjudesschool.org
St. Martin of Tours School
115 S. Frederick Ave. Gaithersburg, MD 20877 301-990-2441 www.smsmd.org
Quality, tradition, and a little dose of magic
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Higher education Some of Maryland’s major colleges and universities have branches in Montgomery County. Their programs serve students looking to pursue studies on both undergraduate and graduate levels. UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF MARYLAND UNIVERSITIES AT SHADY GROVE www.shadygrove.umd.edu The Universities at Shady Grove opened in fall 2000 on 50 acres at the intersection of Darnestown and Shady Grove roads in Rockville. The center is in collaboration with nine of the 11 degree-granting University System of Maryland institutions, and offers daytime undergraduate upper-division courses for students to complete their final two years of study for a bachelor’s degree. The Shady Grove campus also offers evening and weekend undergraduate and graduate programs.
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MONTGOMERY COLLEGE www.montgomerycollege.edu Montgomery College serves about 60,000 students per year through credit and noncredit programs at campuses in Germantown, Rockville and Takoma Park/Silver Spring, and at work force development and continuing education centers in Gaithersburg, Wheaton and Silver Spring. The college offers more than 130 degree and certificate programs that prepare students to earn an associate degree, transfer to a four-year college or university, enter the job market, upgrade career skills, complete an apprenticeship or take enrichment courses. Day, evening and weekend courses are available in subjects ranging from accounting and applied geography to automotive technology and computer science. Universities at Shady Grove 9630 Gudelsky Drive Rockville, MD 20850 301-738-6000 301-738-6088 TTY www.shadygrove.umd.edu
University of Maryland, University College 301-738-6090 www.umuc.edu
University of Maryland, Baltimore 410-706-3100 www.umaryland.edu
University of Maryland, College Park 301-405-1000 www.umd.edu
Washington Adventist University
7600 Flower Ave. Takoma Park, MD 20912 301-891-4000 www.wau.edu
Montgomery College Rockville campus
51 Mannakee St. Rockville, MD 20850-1195 240-567-5000
Germantown campus
20200 Observation Drive Germantown, MD 20876 240-567-7700
Takoma Park/Silver Spring campus 7600 Takoma Ave.
DAN GROSS/THE GAZETTE
(Left to right) Sima Jahandost, a freshman studying radiology, Leslie Pelaez, a sophomore nursing major, and Rini Hnamte, a sophomore nursing major, discuss anatomy during a study session in one of the labs of the Montgomery College Science Center at the college’s Rockville campus. Takoma Park, MD 20912 240-567-1300
Gaithersburg Business Training Center 12 S. Summit Ave. Gaithersburg, MD 20877 240-567-1863
Westfield South Center
11002 Veirs Mill Road
Suite 306 Wheaton, MD 20902 240-567-5188
Johns Hopkins University: Montgomery County Campus 9601 Medical Center Drive Rockville, MD 20850 301-294-7000 www.mcc.jhu.edu
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Legislators
Most state officials, including the governor and members of the General Assembly, are elected to four-year terms. The General Assembly, consisting of the state Senate and the House of Delegates, convenes every January for 90 days in Annapolis. Members of the U.S. House of Representatives are elected every two years, with the next general election in November 2012. Members of the U.S. Senate are elected every six years. One Maryland Senate seat is up in November 2012.
TOP OFFICIALS Governor n Martin O’Malley (D)
State House 100 State Circle Annapolis, MD 21401 410-974-3901, 800-811-8336 www.gov.state.md.us/mail
Lieutenant Governor n Anthony G. Brown (D)
State House 100 State Circle Annapolis, MD 21401 410-974-2804 ltgovernor@gov.state.md.us
Attorney General n Douglas F. Gansler (D)
200 St. Paul Place Baltimore, MD 21202 410-576-6300 oag@oag.state.md.us
Speaker of the House n Michael E. Busch
(D-Dist. 30), Annapolis H-101 State House Annapolis, MD 21401 301-858-3800 michael.busch@house.state.m d.us
House Minority Leader n Anthony J. O’Donnell
(R-Dist. 29C), Lusby 212 House Office Building 6 Bladen St. Annapolis, MD 21401 301-858-3314 anthony.odonnell@house.state .md.us
LAWMAKERS FROM MONTGOMERY
GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Correspondence to a House delegate should include the delegate’s name and room number, followed by House Office Building, 6 Bladen St., Annapolis, MD 21401. Email: first name.last name@house.state.md.us Correspondence to a state senator should include the senator’s name and room number, followed by (unless otherwise noted) James Senate Office Building, 11 Bladen St., Annapolis, MD 21401. Email: first name.last name@senate.state.md.us What follows is a list of state legislators from Montgomery County and the areas they represent.
Senate President n Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr.
DISTRICT 14
Comptroller n Peter V.R. Franchot (D)
P.O. Box 466 80 Calvert St. Annapolis, MD 21404 410-260-7801 pfranchot@comp.state.md.us
State Treasurer n Nancy K. Kopp (D)
80 Calvert St. Annapolis, MD 21401 410-260-7160 800-974-0468 (toll free) treasurer@treasurer.state.md. us
(D-Dist. 27), Chesapeake Beach H-107 State House Annapolis, MD 21401 301-858-3700 thomas.v.mike.miller@senate. state.md.us
Covers the northeast portion of the county
Senate Minority Leader n E.J. Pipkin
Delegates n Anne R. Kaiser
(R-Dist. 36), Elkton 403 James Senate Office Building 11 Bladen St. Annapolis, MD 21401 301-858-3639 ej.pipkin@senate.state.md.us
Senator n Karen S. Montgomery (D), Brookeville Room 202 301-858-3625
(D), Burtonsville Room 151 301-858-3036 n Eric G. Luedtke (D), Burtonsville Room 222 301-858-3110
n Craig J. Zucker (D), Brookeville Room 224 301-858-3380
DISTRICT 15
Includes portions of Bethesda, Potomac, Darnestown, Poolesville, parts of Germantown and several upcounty communities
Senator n Robert J. Garagiola Majority Leader (D), Germantown Room 104 301-858-3169
Delegates n Kathleen M. Dumais
Vice Chairwoman of Judiciary (D), Bethesda Room 101 301-858-3052 n Brian J. Feldman Montgomery House Delegation Chairman (D), Potomac Room 350 301-858-3186 n Aruna Miller (R), Darnestown Room 225 301-858-3090
DISTRICT 16
Portions of Bethesda and Chevy Chase
Senator n Brian E. Frosh
Chairman of Judicial Proceedings (D), Bethesda Miller Senate Office Building 2 East Wing 11 Bladen St. 301-858-3124
Delegates n Ariana B. Kelly
(D), Bethesda Room 210 301-858-3642 n Susan C. Lee Deputy Majority Whip (D), Bethesda Room 414 301-858-3649 n C. William Frick (D), Bethesda Room 219 301-858-3454
DISTRICT 17
The cities of Rockville, Gaithersburg and Garrett Park
Senator n Jennie M. Forehand (D), Rockville Room 223 301-858-3134
Delegates
n Kumar P. Barve Majority Leader (D), Gaithersburg Room 361 301-858-3464 n James W. Gilchrist (D), Rockville Room 221 301-858-3744 n Luiz R.S. Simmons (D), Rockville Room 226 301-858-3037
DISTRICT 18
Portions of Silver Spring, Chevy Chase, Bethesda, Kensington and Wheaton
Senator n Richard S. Madaleno Jr.
(D), Kensington Room 203 301-858-3137
Delegates n Ana Sol Gutierrez
(D), Chevy Chase Room 220 301-858-3181 n Alfred C. Carr Jr. (D), Kensington Room 222 301-858-3638 n Jeffrey D. Waldstreicher (D), Kensington Room 221 301-858-3130
DISTRICT 19
Portions of Silver Spring and Wheaton, unincorporated Rockville, Aspen Hill and Leisure World
Senator n Roger Manno
(D), Silver Spring Miller Senate Office Building 3 West Wing 301-858-3151
Delegates n Sam Arora
(D), Silver Spring Room 224 301-858-3528 n Benjamin F. Kramer (D), Derwood Room 226 301-858-3485 n Bonnie L. Cullison (D), Aspen Hill Room 220 301-858-3883
DISTRICT 20
Most of Silver Spring and Takoma Park
Senator n Jamie B. Raskin
(D), Takoma Park Room 122 301-858-3634
Delegates n Tom Hucker
(D), Silver Spring Room 210 301-858-3474 n Sheila Ellis Hixson Chairwoman of Ways and Means Committee (D), Silver Spring Room 131 301-858-3469 n Heather R. Mizeur (D), Takoma Park Room 429 301-858-3493
DISTRICT 39
Includes Montgomery Village, Derwood, unincorporated Gaithersburg and portions of Germantown
Senator n Nancy J. King
(D), Montgomery Village Room 222 301-858-3686
Delegates n Charles E. Barkley
(D), Germantown Room 223 301-858-3001 n A. Shane Robinson (D), Montgomery Village Room 223 301-858-3021 n Kirill Reznik (D), Germantown Room 225 301-858-3039
U.S. SENATE
n Barbara A. Mikulski (D), Baltimore 503 Hart Senate Office Building, U.S. Senate Washington, DC 20510 202-224-4654 www.mikulski.senate.gov
n Benjamin L. Cardin (D), Pikesville 509 Hart Senate Office Building, U.S. Senate Washington, DC 20510 202-224-4524 www.cardin.senate.gov
U.S. HOUSE
*Congressional districts were redrawn, effective 2012. n Christopher Van Hollen Jr. (D-Dist. 8), Kensington 1707 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 202-225-5341 Local office: 51 Monroe St., Suite 507 Rockville, MD 20850
301-424-3501 www.vanhollen.house.gov District 8 includes portions of Montgomery, Frederick and Carroll counties. In Montgomery, it spans many downcounty jurisdictions including Rockville, Chevy Chase, Takoma Park and Kensington, as well as a sliver to the northeast including Laytonsville. District 4 is no longer part of Montgomery County.
n Roscoe G. Bartlett (R-Dist. 6), Buckeystown 2412 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 202-225-2721 District office: 7360 Guilford Drive Suite 101 Frederick, MD 21704 301-694-3030 www.bartlett.house.gov District 6 has portions of northern and western Montgomery County including Gaithersburg, Poolesville and Barnesville plus portions of Frederick County and all of Washington, Garrett and Allegany counties. n John Sarbanes (D-Dist. 3), Towson 2444 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-4016 Fax: (202) 225-9219 www.sarbanes.house.gov District offices: Arundel Center 44 Calvert Street Suite 349 Annapolis, MD 21401 Phone: (410) 295-1679 Fax: (410) 295-1682 600 Baltimore Avenue Suite 303 Towson MD 21204 Phone: (410) 832-8890 Fax: (410) 832-8898 District 3 stretches through Montgomery, Baltimore, Howard and Anne Arundel counties as well as Baltimore city. It includes the eastern portion of Montgomery County.
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Government
The county executive and the nine members of the County Council are elected every four years. The next election is in November 2014. The primary election takes place in September, followed by the general election in November. The Executive Office Building is at 101 Monroe St., Rockville. The County Council meets Tuesdays and also has committee meetings during the week. Public hearings on legislation before the council usually take place midday Tuesday and on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. The Council Office Building is at 100 Maryland Ave., Rockville. Council meetings are broadcast on County Cable Montgomery (Channel 6 on the Comcast and RCN cable
systems, and Channel 30 on Verizon) or can be viewed on the website by going to www.montgomerycountymd.gov and clicking on County Cable 6 on the left side of the page. For information about the County Council, go to www.montgomerycountymd.gov and click on the County Council link on the left side of the page. For general information about the Council, call 240777-7900. For information on county services, go to www.montgomerycountymd.gov. Here you will find tips on transportation other government services. For information about the County Executive, go to www.montgomerycountymd.gov and click on the County Executive link on the left side of the page.
To contact the county for nonemergency information and services or to report down trees following a storm, call 311 when dialing within the county. From outside the county or from a cell phone, dial 240-777-0311. The 311 call center operates from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. except during emergencies when the center stays open longer. The 311 Call Center is accessible online 24 hours a day, seven days a week by going to www.montgomerycountymd.gov/311. The TTY line for the hearing impaired is 240-7733556.
OFFICIALS Isiah Leggett
County Executive ocemail@montgomerycountymd.gov 240-777-2500 Montgomery County redrew its legislative districts effective 2012 through the next decade. To find out what district you live in, visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov, click on County Council on the left side of the page, then click on About the Council on the left side of the Council page.
Roger Berliner
Council President (D-Dist. 1) of Potomac 240-777-7828 councilmember.berliner@montgomerycountymd .gov
Nancy Navarro
Council Vice President (D-Dist. 4) of Silver Spring 240-777-7968 councilmember.navarro@montgomerycountymd .gov
Valerie Ervin
(D-Dist. 5) of Silver Spring 240-777-7960 councilmember.ervin@montgomerycountymd.g ov
Philip M. Andrews
(D-Dist. 3) of Gaithersburg 240-777-7906 councilmember.andrews@montgomerycountym d.gov
Marc Elrich
PHIL SIMPSON/THE GAZETTE
The Rockville courthouse from the south side (Vinson Street, across from Rockville City Hall), shows the reflection on the wall of windows.
(D-At large) of Takoma Park 240-777-7966 councilmember.elrich@montgomerycountymd.g ov
d.gov
Nancy M. Floreen
Craig L. Rice
(D-At large) of Garrett Park 240-777-7959 councilmember.floreen@montgomerycountymd. gov
George L. Leventhal
(D-At large) of Takoma Park 240-777-7811 councilmember.leventhal@montgomerycountym
(D-Dist. 2) of Germantown 240-777-7955 councilmember.rice@montgomerycountymd.go v Hans Riemer (D-At large) of Silver Spring 240-777-7964 councilmember.riemer@montgomerycountymd. gov
PLANNING BOARD
The Planning Board, part of the MarylandNational Capital Park and Planning Commission, acquires, prepares and administers a general plan for the physical development of most of the county. The board also develops and administers parks in the county. The five members meet each Thursday in Silver Spring to decide planning, zoning, subdivision and park matters.
Members serve four-year terms and are limited to two full terms. The chairman is appointed by the County Council. The chairwoman is Franรงoise Carrier. For more information, call 301-495-4600, email mcp-chair@mncppc-mc.org or go to www.montgomeryplanningboard.org. Chairman: Franรงoise Carrier Vice Chairman: Marye Wells-Harley Commissioner: Amy Presley Commissioner: Norman Dreyfuss Commissioner: Casey Anderson
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Culture
When it comes to culture, Montgomery County wrote the book — and painted the picture, presented the play, choreographed the ballet, and conducted the orchestra. Whatever you are looking for arts-wise, you can find it here. Experience world-class community theater; discover programs for children that inspire youthful imaginations; and immerse yourself in the ambience of our communities. Adventure Theatre
Glen Echo Park 7300 MacArthur Blvd. Glen Echo, MD 20812 301-634-2270 www.adventuretheatre.org
JCC of Greater Washington
Artists of Excellence Concert Series Jewish Film Festival Book Festival and Author Events Goldman Art Gallery After School Enrichment 6125 Montrose Road Rockville, MD 20852 301-881-0100 www.jccgw.org/thearts
Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County 801 Ellsworth Drive Silver Spring, MD 20910 301-565-3805 www.creativemoco.com
Art League of Germantown
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P.O. Box 855
Germantown, MD 20875 artists@alog.org www.alog.org
ArtSites, Guild for Judaic Art
Tikvat Israel Congregation 2200 Baltimore Road Rockville, MD 20851 301-838-4336 www.artsitesjudaica.org
Germantown, MD 20874 301-528-2260 www.blackrockcenter.org
Capital Accord Chorus
A chapter of Sweet Adelines International 301-585-2422 Capitalaccord.org
City of Rockville, Arts Division
Damascus Theatre Company
P. O. Box 185 Damascus, MD 20872 301-253-6210 www.damascustheatre.org
F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre 603 Edmonston Drive Rockville 20851 240-314-8690 www.rockvillemd.gov
Friends of the Library, Montgomery County
21 Maryland Ave., Suite 310 Rockville, MD 20850 240-777-0020 www.folmc.org
Bethesda Urban Partnership
603 Edmonston Drive Rockville, MD 20851 Julie Farrell, 240-314-8682 www.rockvillemd.gov/arts Civic Ballet, Rockville Chorus, Concert Band, Rockville Regional Youth Orchestra, Glenview Mansion Gallery, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Art in Public Places
Friendship Heights Village Center 4433 South Park Ave. Chevy Chase, MD 20815 301-656-2797 www.friendshipheightsmd.gov
NIH Clinical Center Galleries
Gaithersburg Arts Barn
BlackRock Center for the Arts
Mark Hatfield Building, 1st Floor 10 Center Drive Bethesda, MD 20892 301-594-5923
Imagination Stage
4908 Auburn Ave. Bethesda, MD 20814 Info: 301-961-6060 Box office: 301-280-1660 www.imaginationstage.org
7700 Old Georgetown Road Bethesda, MD 20814 301-215-6660 www.bethesda.org
12901 Town Commons Drive
Friendship Gallery
311 Kent Square Road Gaithersburg, MD 20878 301-258-6394 www.gaithersburgmd.gov
Gaithersburg Community Chorus
Activity Center at Bohrer Park 506 S. Frederick Ave. Gaithersburg, MD 20877 Nansie Wilde, 301-258-6350 www.gaithersburgmd.gov
Gaithersburg Fine Arts Association
gaithersburgfineartsassoc @gmail.com www.gaithersburgfinearts.org
Glen Echo Yellow Barn Studio Gallery 7300 MacArthur Blvd. Glen Echo, MD 20812 www.yellowbarnstudio.com 301-371-5593 http://www.yellowbarnstudio.com
The Heart of Maryland Chorus
A chapter of Sweet Adelines International 100 Nelson St. Rockville, MD 20850 301-230-1444 www.heartofmarylandchorus.org
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Heritage-O’Neill Theatre
4010 Randolph Road Silver Spring 20902 301-770-9080 www.theheritagetheatre.org
Holton-Arms School Center of the Arts
7303 River Road Bethesda, MD 20817 301-365-6098 www.holton-arms.edu
Institute of Musical Traditions
Takoma Park, MD 20913 301-754-3611 www.imtfolk.org
InterAct Story Theatre
32 Pennydog Court Silver Spring, MD 20902 301-879-9305 www.interactstory.com
International Conservatory of Music
The John E. Marlow Classical Guitar Series
Madeleine West (left) applies Chase Maselka’s makeup before the start of “A Midsummer’s Night Dream” at Rosa Parks Middle School on Jan. 6, 2011.
7001 Delaware St. Chevy Chase, MD 20815 301-654-6403 www.marlowguitar.org
Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington 6125 Montrose Road Rockville, MD 20852 301-881-0100 www.jccgw.org
Kentlands Mansion
320 Kent Square Road Gaithersburg, MD 20878 301-258-6425 www.gaithersburgmd.gov/kent landsmansion
CHRIS ROSSI/ THE GAZETTE
Liz Lerman Dance Exchange
7117 Maple Ave. Takoma Park, MD 20912 301-270-6700 www.danceexchange.org
Montgomery College — Rockville Campus 51 Mannakee St. Rockville, MD 20850 240-567-5000 Art Gallery-Paul Peck Bldg. 240-567-5115 Performing Arts-Robert E. Parilla Arts Bldg. 240-567-5301 Summer Dinner TheatreTheatre Arts Bldg. 240-567-7676 www.montgomerycollege.edu
Montgomery College — Takoma Park Campus
Kensington Arts Theatre
3710 Mitchell St. Kensington 20895 206-888-6642 www.katonline.org
155 Gibbs St. Rockville, MD 20850 301-315-8200 www.visartscenter.org
Mystery Dinner Theater
Blair Mansion Restaurant 7711 Eastern Ave. Silver Spring 20912 301-588-1688
Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras The Music Center at Strathmore 5301 Tuckerman Lane
North Bethesda, MD 20852 301-581-5208 www.mcyo.org
McCrillis Gardens
6910 Greentree Road Bethesda, MD 20817 301-962-1455 www.brooksidegardens.org
Patricia Berrend, Director
Recipient “Outstanding Teacher Award” Youth America Grand Prix, 2004 • Complete Ballet Curriculum Beginners-Advanced • Scholarship programs for boys • Outreach Programs
Music and Motion
• A Creative movement introduction to dance for 4 & 5 year olds
Summer Programs
• “Swan Lake” Camp - ages 8 - 11: June 18 - 22 • Summer Intensive program: July 9 - August 3 (Classes in Technique, Pointe, Modern, Jazz, Tap, HipHop, Pilates Mat Class) 3460 Olney-Laytonsville Rd., Suite 210 • Olney, MD 301-774-3032 http://berrenddancecentre.com 1848741 1849010
Metropolitan Ballet Theatre and Academy
10076 Darnestown Road, Suite 202 Rockville, MD 20850 301-762-1757 www.mbtdance.org
Metropolitan Center for the Visual Arts at Rockville (VISARTS)
7600 Takoma Ave. Takoma Park, MD 20912 240-567-1300
School of Art and Design at Montgomery College
Cafritz Foundation Arts Center 930 King St. (on the Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus) 240-567-5821
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www.montgomerycollege.edu/ schoolofartanddesign
Pavilion of Fine Arts
www.montgomerycollege.edu 240-567-1378
CHRIS ROSSI/ THE GAZETTE
Montgomery County Historical Society
111 W. Montgomery Ave. Rockville, MD 20850 301-340-2825 www.montgomeryhistory.org
Montgomery Symphony Orchestra
www.montgomerysymphony orchestra.com
Musical Theater Center
837-D Rockville Pike
www.rockville artleague.org
Potomac Theatre Company
Rockville Little Theatre
The Bullis School 10601 Falls Road Potomac, MD 20854 301-299-8571 www.potomactheatreco.org
Potomac Valley Youth Orchestra
Gaithersburg, MD 20885 president@pvyo.org www.pvyo.org
Puppet Co. Playhouse Glen Echo Park 7300 MacArthur Blvd. Glen Echo, MD 20812 301-634-5380 www.thepuppetco.org
The Montgomery Playhouse at Asbury
Gaithersburg, MD 20885 301-977-5751 www.montgomery playhouse.org
www.theplaywrights forum.org
Rockville, MD 20852 301-251-5766 www.musicaltheatercenter.org
National Capital Trolley Museum
1313 Bonifant Road Colesville, MD 20905 301-384-6088 www.dctrolley.org
National Philharmonic Administrative Offices
The Music Center at Strathmore 5301 Tuckerman Lane North Bethesda, MD 20852 301-493-9283 www.nationalphilharmonic.org
Olney Theatre Center for the Arts
2001 Olney-Sandy Spring Road Olney, MD 20832 Box Office: 301-924-3400 Admin. Office: 301-924-4485 www.olneytheatre.org
Playwrights Forum Rockville, MD 20848 301-816-0569
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Ring of Kerry Irish Dancers
Kingsview Middle School 18909 Kingsview Road Germantown, MD 20874 www.ringofkerry dancers.org
Rockville Art League
Rockville, MD 20850
Rockville, MD 20849 301-221-5434 www.rlt-online.org
Rockville Musical Theatre Rockville, MD 20849 240-314-8690 www.r-m-t.org
Round House Theatre
4545 East-West Highway Bethesda, MD 20814 www.roundhousetheatre.org Box Office: 240-644-1100 Main: 240-644-1099
Round House Theatre
8641 Colesville Road Silver Spring, MD 20910 www.roundhousetheatre.org Box Office: 240-644-1100 Main: 240-644-1099
Sandy Spring Museum
17901 Bentley Road
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Sandy Spring, MD 20860 301-774-0022 www.sandyspring museum.org
Sandy Spring Theatre Group
Sandy Spring, MD 20860 240-720-5212 www.sstg-home.org
Silver Spring Stage
10145 Colesville Road Silver Spring, MD 20901 Box Office: 301-593-6036 www.ssstage.org
The Music Center at Strathmore 5301 Tuckerman Lane North Bethesda, MD 20852 301-581-5200 www.strathmore.org
The Mansion at Strathmore 10701 Rockville Pike North Bethesda, MD 20852 301-581-5200 www.strathmore.org
Takoma Park, MD 20913 301-838-8909 240-487-6400 www.tpjazzfest.org
Inwood Coffee House 10921 Inwood Ave. Silver Spring, MD 20902 301-669-6595 www.ufoco.org/ufoco/ coffeehouse
Victorian Lyric Opera Company
Rockville, MD 20851 301-576-5672 Box office: 240-314-8690 www.vloc.org
Wildwood Summer Theatre Bethesda, MD 20824 240-396-4397 www.wst.org
The Writer’s Center 4508 Walsh St. Bethesda, MD 20815 301-654-8664 www.writer.org
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GET GOLF READY
(GOLF 101)
99
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Our basic entry level clinic for individuals looking to give golf a try. Golf 101 will cover all aspects of the game and educate you about everything from checking in, rules, etiquette, equipment and playing
5 Classes (10 Students) 1 hour per session
Register at www.getgolfready.com
KEEP GOLF GOING
(GOLF 102)
99
$
This class is for graduates of “Get Golf Ready” or for individuals that have played or taken lessons in the past.
4 Classes (8 Students) Each class will have oncourse time!!! 1 Hour per session
WHAT’S NEXT (GOLF 103)
$149
A group of 3 private lessons with one of the MCG Golf Professionals. This class will work on grip, stance, setup, alignment, and solid ball striking with irons in the 1st lesson, fairway woods and hybrids in number two and drivers for the last lesson.
ME & MY PRO (GOLF 104)
$299
This class allows the student to have 100% control of the lesson topic. The student sets the curriculum and decides what topics each class will include. This class will allow the students the flexibility to schedule and select the topics of instruction that fits into their schedules
5-45 minute Sessions
JUNIOR MINI CAMP
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The mini camp will be a weekly program set up during the school year to provide juniors an opportunity to work with our professionals.
Each Course will have a different day of the week.
JUNIOR 1/2 DAY CAMP
149
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This camp is set up for the junior that is interested in golf, but maybe not ready to play 9 holes everyday. Juniors will work on the same fundamentals as the longer camp and get to play a 3 hole tournament on the last day.
JUNIOR FULL DAY WITH LUNCH
$249
The ultimate summer program for golf. The morning session will build skills and learn valuable information needed to play. The afternoon session will be on course. Juniors will need to be able to walk a minimum of 9 holes everyday!! Juniors can decide if they would like to play in competitions or play in a fun relaxed atmosphere.
Monday-Friday
9:30-4 16 Students per class
Monday-Friday
8-10 Falls Road 9-11:15 all other MCG Courses
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Recreation AQUATIC CENTERS, SWIMMING POOLS, WATER PARKS
For information, visit the Montgomery County website at www.montgomerycountymd.gov/rec.
Bethesda Pool
6300 Little Falls Parkway & Hillandale Road Bethesda, MD 20815 301-652-1598
Gaithersburg Aquatic Center (closed for repairs) 2 Teachers Way Gaithersburg, MD 20877 301-258-6345 www.gaithersburgmd.gov
Germantown Indoor Swim Center
18000 Central Park Circle Boyds, MD 20841 240-777-6830
Germantown Outdoor Pool
18905 Kings View Drive Germantown, MD 20874 240-777-8067
Long Branch Pool
8700 Piney Branch Road Silver Spring, MD 20912 301-431-5700
Martin Luther King Jr. Swim Center
1201 Jackson Road Silver Spring, MD 20904 240-777-8060
Montgomery Aquatic Center
5900 Executive Blvd. N. Bethesda, MD 20852 240-777-8070
Olney Indoor Swim Center 16605 Georgia Ave. Olney, MD 20832 340-777-4995
Rockville Swim and Fitness Center 355 Martins Lane Rockville, MD 20850 240-314-8750 www.rockvillemd.gov
Upper County Outdoor Pool 8211 Emory Grove Road Gaithersburg, MD 20877 301-840-2446
Water Park at Bohrer Park
512 S. Frederick Ave. Gaithersburg, MD 20877 301-258-6445 www.gaithersburgmd.gov/waterpark
Western County Outdoor Pool 20151 Fisher Ave. Poolesville, MD 20837
301-349-2217
Wheaton/Glenmont Pool
12621 Dalewood Drive Wheaton, MD 20902 301-929-5460
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington Germantown Branch 19910 S. Frederick Road Germantown, MD 20876 301-353-9600 www.bgcgw.org
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington
Silver Spring Branch 1300 Forest Glen Road Silver Spring, MD 20901 301-593-4600 www.bgcgw.org
CAMPING Robert C. McDonell Campground
Cabin John Regional Park 7701 Tuckerman Lane Rockville, MD 20854 Permit Office: 301-495-2525 www.MontgomeryParks.org
Little Bennett Campground
Little Bennett Regional Park 23705 Frederick Road Clarksburg, MD 20871 301-528-3430 www.littlebennettcampground.com
CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES Cabin John Adventure Playground
7400 Tuckerman Lane Bethesda, MD 20817 301-299-0024 www.MontgomeryParks.org
Good Hope Sprayground
14715 Good Hope Road Silver Spring, MD 20905 240-777-6860 www.Montgomerycountymd.gov/rec
Hadley’s Playground - Falls Road Local Park 12600 Falls Road Potomac, MD 20854 301-299-0024 www.MontgomeryParks.org
South Germantown Recreational Park
18056 Central Park Circle Boyds, MD 20841 301-601-3581 www.MontgomeryParks.og
South Germantown Splash Playground
18056 Central Park Circle Boyds, MD 20841 301-601-3580 or 3581 www.splashandgolf.com
Wheaton Adventure Playground
2000 Shorefield Road Wheaton, MD 20902 301-680-3803 www.MontgomeryParks.og
SKATE PARKS Gaithersburg Skate Park at Bohrer Park 510 S. Frederick Ave. Gaithersburg, MD 20877 301-258-6359
Olney Manor Skate Park
16601 Georgia Ave. Olney, MD 20832 301-905-3095 www.olneymanorskate.com
Ridge Road Inline Hockey 21115 Frederick Road 301-972-6581 Germantown, MD 20876
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Rockville Skate Park
355 Martins Lane Rockville, MD 20850 240-876-2655
Wheaton Regional Skate Park
2000 Shorefield Road Wheaton, MD 20902 301-495-2525
Woodside Park Skate Spot
8800 Georgia Ave. Silver Spring, MD 20910 301-650-2630
MINIATURE GOLF Bohrer Park at Summit Hall Farm
514 S. Frederick Ave. Gaithersburg, MD 20877 301-258-6240
South Germantown Recreational Park
18056 Central Park Circle Boyds, MD 20841 301-670-4680 www.splashandgolf.com
MINIATURE TRAINS
At Cabin John or Wheaton Regional parks, visitors can ride scale models
of an 1863 train through miles of scenic woodlands. Party room rentals are available at both train stations. Visit www.MontgomeryParks.org or call 301-650-2880 for information.
Cabin John
7410 Tuckerman Lane Rockville, MD 20852 301-765-8670 www.cabinjohntrain.com
Wheaton
2000 Shorefield Road Wheaton, MD 20902 301-942-6703 www.montgomeryparks.org
COMMUNITY CENTERS Bauer Drive
14625 Bauer Drive Rockville, MD 20853 240-777-6922
Charles W. Gilchrist Center for Cultural Diversity
11319 Elkin St. Wheaton, MD 20901 240-777-4940 The center promotes multicultural awareness and provides information and services for minorities and immigrants.
Charles W. Gilchrist Center for Cultural Diversity Satellite Office Upcounty Regional
Services Center
Lincoln Park
12900 Middlebrook Road, Suite 1602 Germantown, MD 20874 240-777-6950
357 Frederick Ave. Rockville, MD 20850 240-314-8780
Clara Barton
19300 Georgia Ave. Brookeville, MD 20833 240-777-6920
7425 MacArthur Blvd. Cabin John, MD 20818 301-229-0010
Damascus
25520 Oak Drive Damascus, MD 20872 240-777-6930
East County
Longwood
Marilyn J. Praisner
14906 Old Columbia Pike Burtonsville, MD 20866 240-777-4970
Plum Gar (closed for renovations)
3310 Gateshead Manor Way Silver Spring, MD 20904 240-777-8090
19561 Scenery Drive Germantown, MD 20876 240-777-4919
Gwendolyn Coffield
Potomac
2450 Lyttonsville Road Silver Spring, MD 20910 240-777-4900
Germantown
18905 Kingsview Road Germantown, MD 20874 204-777-8095
Good Hope
14715 Good Hope Road Silver Spring, MD 20905 240-777-8055
Jane E. Lawton
4301 Willow Lane Chevy Chase, MD 20815 240-777-6855
11315 Falls Road Potomac, MD 20854 240-777-6960
Ross Boddy
18529 Brooke Road Sandy Spring, MD 20860 240-777-8050 Scotland (closed for renovations) 7700 Scotland Drive Potomac, MD 20854 301-983-4455
Thomas Farm
700 Fallsgrove Drive Rockville, MD 20850
240-314-8840
Twinbrook
12920 Twinbrook Parkway Rockville, MD 20857 240-314-8830
Upper County
8201 Emory Grove Road Gaithersburg, MD 20877 301-840-2469
Wisconsin Place
5311 Friendship Blvd. Chevy Chase, MD 20815 240-777-8088
CONFERENCE CENTERS Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
5701 Marinelli Road North Bethesda, MD 20852 301-822-9200 www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/was bn-bethesda-north-marriott-hotel-andconference-center
The Universities at Shady Grove
9630 Gudelsky Drive Rockville, MD 20850 301-738-6059 www.shadygrove.umd.edu/conferenc e-center
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Sports Associations Sick of watching your child turn on the video games whenever they have an hour to spare? Montgomery County has myriad options to wean your kids off the electronic baby sitter and propel him or her into a life of athletic happiness. Dozens and dozens of youth sports organizations call Montgomery County home, offering anything from football to acrobatic cheerleading. You can learn more about many youth leagues through the county’s Department of Recreation at www.montgomerycountymd.gov. Bethesda-Chevy Chase Baseball 5420 Butler Road Bethesda, MD 20816 301-229-2724 www.bccbaseball.com
Burtonsville, MD 20866 301-890-2745 www.burtonsvillesports.org
Clarksburg Sports Association
Boys & Girls Club of Germantown
19910 S. Frederick Road Germantown, MD 20876 301-353-9600 www.bgcgwmd.org
Boys & Girls Club of Silver Spring 1300 Forest Glen Road Silver Spring, MD 20901 301-593-4600 www.bgcgw.org
Burtonsville Athletic Association
3639 Autumn Glen Circle
P.O. Box 145 Clarksburg, MD 20871 www.csasports.org
Damascus Sports Association
P.O. Box 326 Damascus, MD 20872 301-253-2055 www.dsasports.org
Gaithersburg Sports Association c/o George Hartung 1 Saint Regis Court Gaithersburg, MD 20886 301-869-7986 www.gsabaseball.com
Germantown Athletic Club
P.O. Box 1833 Germantown, MD 20875 301-916-6420 www.leaguelineup.com/GAC
Germantown Hardknocks
P.O. Box 2539 Germantown, MD 20875 240-515-3212 www.leaguelineup.com/ hardknocksbasketball
President: Bill McDermott 301-325-1295 www.mdflames.com
Maryland Soccer Foundation
18031 Central Park Circle Boyds, MD 20841 301-528-1480 www.mdsoccerplex.org
MOCO Social Sports
Higher Level Basketball Camps 23219 Stringtown Road, No. 224 Clarksburg, MD 20871 301-467-8211 www.higherlevel basketball.com
I-270 Basketball Association
20810 Mountain Lake Terrace Germantown, MD 20874 301-916-0421 www.mocosocialsports.com
Montgomery County Baseball Association
3415 Olandwood Court, Suite 202 Olney, MD 20832 301-260-2977, ext. 250 www.leaguelineup.com/mcba
Montgomery County Senior Sports Association
P.O. Box 2539 Germantown, MD 20875 240-515-3212 www.I-270basketball.org
14320 Fairdale Road Silver Spring, MD 20905 301-236-9130 www.mcssa-info.org
Maryland Flames AAU Basketball
20203 Goshen Road, No. 225 Gaithersburg, MD 20879
Montgomery Soccer Inc.
7650 Standish Place, Suite
Potomac Soccer Association
108 Rockville, MD 20855 301-762-4674 www.msisoccer.org
11200 Rockville Pike, Suite 504 Rockville, MD 20852 www.potomacsoccer.org
Montgomery Village Sports Association
Rockville Baseball Association
Montgomery Village, MD 20886 301-926-6872 www.mvsa.org
P.O. Box 1412 Rockville, MD 20849 301-637-0778 www.rbba.org
Montgomery Youth Hockey Association
Rockville SportsPlex
8813 Mayberry Court Potomac, MD 20854 301-315-5650 ext. 12 www.myha.org
60 Southlawn Court Rockville, MD 20850 301-838-4455 www.rockvillesports.com
Olney Boys & Girls Community Sports Association
Upper Montgomery County Athletic Club P.O. Box 1950 Germantown, MD 20875 301-916-6663 www.umacbaseball.com
P.O. Box 2 Olney, MD 20830 301-570-3990 www.obgc.com
Poolesville Athletic Association P.O. Box 805 Poolesville, MD 20837 301-221-6582 www.poolesville sports.org
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• All Day and Part Time, 3-4 Year Old Program • Transitional Kindergarten Program • Before and After School • Summer Adventures Activities include: • Homework • Arts & Crafts • Computers • Science & Nature • Sports • Cooking • Field Trips
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11614 Seven Locks Rd. • Potomac, MD 20854
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Religion BAPTIST Briggs Memorial Baptist
5148 Massachusetts Ave. Bethesda, MD 20816 301-229-7725
Central Baptist
7271 Muncaster Mill Road Rockville, MD 20855 301-670-1971 www.cbcrockville.org
The Church in Bethesda
5033 Wilson Lane Bethesda, MD 20814 301-654-4159 www.churchinbethesda.org
Ebenezer Korean Baptist Church
4205 Aspen Hill Road Rockville, MD 20853 301-871-7228
First Baptist Church of Ken-Gar
3922 Hampden St. Kensington, MD 20895 301-942-3423 www.fbcofkengar.com
First Baptist of Rockville
55 Adclare Road Rockville, MD 20850 301-279-2400
Glen Echo Baptist
10 Vassar Circle Glen Echo, MD 20812 301-229-4430
Ichthus Mission Church
4601 Muncaster Mill Road Rockville, MD 20853 301-924-5330 www.ichthuschurch.org
Kensington Baptist
10100 Connecticut Ave. Kensington, MD 20895 301-942-4400 www.kensingtonbaptist church.org
Montrose Baptist
5100 Randolph Road Rockville, MD 20852 301-770-5335 www.montroseministries.org
Mount Calvary Baptist
608 North Horners Lane Rockville, MD 20850 301-424-8717 www.mtcbc.org
Olney Baptist
17525 Georgia Ave. Olney, MD 20832 301-774-5433 www.olneybaptistchurch.com
Redland Baptist
6922 Muncaster Mill Road Rockville, MD 20855 301-977-1000 www.redlandbaptist.org
Seven Locks Baptist
11845 Seven Locks Road Potomac, MD 20854 301-279-9388 www.sevenlocksbaptist.org
Rockville, MD 20853 301-946-8200 www.shrinestjude.org
St. Bartholomew
915 Veirs Mill Road Rockville, MD 20851
6900 River Road Bethesda, MD 20817 301-229-7933 www.stbartholomew.org
Twinbrook Baptist
St. Elizabeth
1001 Twinbrook Parkway Rockville, MD 20851 301-424-6524 www.twinbrookbaptist.org
917 Montrose Road Rockville, MD 20852 301-881-1380 www.stelizabethchurchmd.org
Twinbrook Community
St. Francis of Assisi
5906 Halpine Road Rockville, MD 20851 301-984-1454 www.twinbrookministries.org
6701 Muncaster Mill Road Derwood, MD 20855 301-840-1407 www.sfadw.org
Wheaton Woods Baptist
St. Jane Frances de Chantal
Trinity Baptist
13200 Arctic Ave. Rockville, MD 20853 301-942-0200
Wildwood Baptist Church
10200 Old Georgetown Road Bethesda, MD 20814 301-530-4444 www.wildwoodbaptist church.org
BUDDHIST Bodhi Path Buddhist Center 12540 Falls Road Potomac, MD 20850 240-453-9200 www.bodhipath.org
CATHOLIC Holy Cross Church
4900 Strathmore Ave. Garrett Park, MD 20896 301-942-1020 www.hcrosschurch.org
Holy Redeemer
9705 Summit Ave. Kensington, MD 20895 301-942-2333 holyredeemermd.4lpi.com
Little Flower Parish
9701 Old Georgetown Road Bethesda, MD 20814 301-530-1550 www.stjanedechantal.org
St. Mary’s
520 Veirs Mill Road Rockville, MD 20852 301-424-5550 www.stmarysrockville.org
St. Patrick’s Parish 4101 Norbeck Road Rockville, MD 20853 301-924-2284 www.stpatricksmd.org
St. Peter’s Parish
2900 Sandy Spring Road Olney, MD 20832 301-924-3774 www.stpetersolney.org
St. Raphael Catholic Community 1513 Dunster Road Rockville, MD 20854 301-762-2143 www.straphaels.org
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE First Church of Christ, Scientist
5607 Massachusetts Ave. Bethesda, MD 20816 301-320-4538 www.lfparish.org
7901 Connecticut Ave. Chevy Chase, MD 20815 301-652-5591 www.christiansciencedc.org
Our Lady of Lourdes
First Church of Christ, Scientist
7500 Pearl St. Bethesda, MD 20814 301-654-1287 www.bethesdalourdes.org
Our Lady of Mercy 9200 Kentsdale Drive Potomac, MD 20854 301-365-1415 www.olom.org
Shrine of St. Jude 12701 Veirs Mill Road
100 Nelson St. Rockville, MD 20850 301-762-8222 www.christiansciencedrockville.org
EPISCOPAL All Saints Episcopal Church 3 Chevy Chase Circle Chevy Chase, MD 20815 301-654-2488
www.allsaintschurch.net
center.org
Christ Episcopal
107 S. Washington St. Rockville, MD 20850 301-762-2191 www.christchurchrockville.org
Christ Church Parish Kensington 4001 Franklin St. Kensington, MD 20895 301-942-4673 www.ccpk.org
Church of the Redeemer 6201 Dunrobbin Drive Bethesda, MD 20816 301-229-3770 www.redeemerbethesda.org
St. Dunstan Episcopal Church 5450 Massachusetts Ave. Bethesda, MD 20816 301-229-2960 www.stdunstansbethesda.org
St. Francis Episcopal
10033 River Road Potomac, MD 20854 301-365-2055 www.stfrancispotomac.org
St. James Episcopal
11815 Seven Locks Road Potomac, MD 20854 301-762-8040 www.stjamespotomac.org
St. John’s Episcopal
6701 Wisconsin Ave. Chevy Chase, MD 20815 301-654-7767 www.stjohnsnorwood.org
St. John’s Episcopal
3427 Olney-Laytonsville Road Olney, MD 20830 301-774-6999 www.stjohnsolney.org
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Trinity Parish 6030 Grosvenor Lane Bethesda, MD 20814 301-530-1800 www.stlukesbethesda.org
HINDU Gandhi Memorial Center/Golden Lotus Temple 4748 Western Ave. Bethesda, MD 20816 301-320-6871 www.gandhimemorial center.org
ISLAM Islamic Education Center
7917 Montrose Road Potomac, MD 20854 301-340-2070 www.islamiceducation
JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES Kensington Kingdom Hall
11235 Newport Mill Road Kensington, MD 20895 301-933-2119
Rockville Kingdom Hall 624 Great Falls Road Rockville, MD 20850 301-340-0217
JEWISH
Am HaTorah Congregation 5704 Maiden Lane Bethesda, MD 20817 301-654-5818 www.amhatorah.org
Beth Sholom Congregation and Talmud Torah
11825 Seven Locks Road Potomac, MD 20854 301-279-7010 www.bethsholom.org
Bethesda Jewish Congregation
6601 Bradley Blvd. Bethesda, MD 20817 301-469-8636 www.bethesdajewish.org
B’nai Israel Congregation
6301 Montrose Road Rockville, MD 20852 301-881-6550 www.bnaiisraelcong.org
B’nai Shalom of Olney
18401 Burtfield Drive Olney, MD 20832 301-774-0879 www.bnaishalomofolney.org
Chabad Shul of Potomac 11621 Seven Locks Road Potomac, MD 20854 301-983-4200 www.chabadpotomac.com
Congregation Beth El of Montgomery County 8215 Old Georgetown Road Bethesda, MD 20814 301-652-2606 www.bethelmc.org
Congregation B’nai Tzedek 10621 South Glen Road Potomac, MD 20854 301-299-0225 www.bnaitzedek.org
Congregation Har Shalom 11510 Falls Road Potomac, MD 20854 301-299-7087 www.harshalom.oro
Ezras Israel Congregation of Rockville
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803 Montrose Road Rockville, MD 20847 240-627-4401 www.ezrasisrael.org
Tikvat Israel
Kol Shalom
10301 Grosvenor Place #L06 Rockville, MD 20852 301-493-8198 www.kolshalom.com
Magen David Sephardic Congregation 11215 Woodglen Drive Rockville, MD 20852 301-770-6818 www.mdscbe.org
Ohr Kodesh Congregation
8300 Meadowbrook Lane Chevy Chase, MD 20815 301-589-3880 www.ohrkodesh.org
Temple Beth Ami
2200 Baltimore Road Rockville, MD 20851 301-762-7338 www.tikvatisrael.org
Seaboard Region United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism
121 Congressional Lane No. 210 Rockville, MD 20852 301-230-0801 www.uscj.org/seabd
Young Israel Ezras Israel of Potomac 11618 Seven Locks Road Potomac, MD 20854 301-299-2827 www.yieip.org
LATTER-DAY SAINTS
14330 Travilah Road Rockville, MD 20850 301-340-6818 www.bethami.org
Temple Emanuel
8401 Grubb Road Chevy Chase, MD 20815 301-587-2273 www.templeshalom.net
Washington, D.C., Temple and Visitors’ Center*
10101 Connecticut Ave. Kensington, MD 20895 301-942-2000 www.templeemanuelmd.org
9900 Stoneybrook Drive Kensington, MD 20895 301-585-0815 (temple) 301-587-0144 (visitors’ center) www.lds.org *=Spanish services available
**=Chinese services available
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 5460 Western Ave. Chevy Chase, MD 20815 www.lds.org
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
301-881-7275 www.trinityelca.org
Lutheran Church of the Cross
METHODIST
12801 Falls Road Rockville, MD 20854 301-762-7565 www.lcc-rockville.org
11700 Falls Road Potomac, MD 20854 301-251-4122 www.lds.org
Pilgrim Lutheran
LUTHERAN
Resurrection Lutheran
5500 Massachusetts Ave. Bethesda, MD 20816 301-229-2800 www.pilgrimbethesda.org
Christ Lutheran Church of Bethesda 8011 Old Georgetown Road Bethesda, MD 20814 301-652-5160 www.heartmindsoul.com
Crusader Lutheran Church
1605 Veirs Mill Road Rockville, MD 20851 301-424-8622 www.crusaderlutheran.org
Emmanuel Lutheran 7730 Bradley Blvd. Bethesda, MD 20817 301-365-5733 www.elcbethesda.org
Latvian Evangelical Lutheran Church of Washington DC
400 Hurley Ave.
50 Years Of Excellence
Serving Students in Pre-School through Grade 8
Small Class Size • Accelerated Academics • Arts & Athletics
www.stjes.org • 301.774.6804
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3427 Olney Laytonsville Road, Olney, MD 20832 1848766
Rockville, MD 20850 301-251-4151 www.dcdraudze.org
3101 University Blvd. W. Kensington, MD 20895 301-942-0400 www.lutheransonline.com/resurrectio nlutheran
St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 4629 Aspen Hill Road Rockville, MD 20853 301-946-5458 www.stjohns-rockville.org
St. Luke’s Lutheran
17740 Muncaster Road Derwood, MD 20855 301-926-1220 www.stlukesderwood.org
Trinity Lutheran Church
11200 Old Georgetown Road North Bethesda, MD 20852
Bethesda United Methodist 8300 Old Georgetown Road Bethesda, MD 20814 301-652-2990 www.washmorefeet.org
Cabin United Methodist Church 7703 MacArthur Blvd. Cabin John, MD 20818 301-229-8233 www.cabinjohnumc.org
Chevy Chase United Methodist Church
7001 Connecticut Ave. Chevy Chase, MD 20815 301-652-8700 www.chevychaseumc.org
Clinton A.M.E. Zion 223 Elizabeth Ave. Rockville, MD 20850 301-340-7942 www.clintonamez.org
Concord St. Andrews United Methodist Church 5910 Goldsboro Road Bethesda, MD 20817 301-229-3383 www.csaumc.org
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Aspen Hill Aspen Hill is said to be named for the aspen trees near the area’s first post office, which opened around 1864 in a general store on what was then the Washington-Brookeville Pike (now the intersection of Connecticut and Georgia avenues). The largely developed residential area is nestled among the larger communities of Rockville, Olney and Wheaton. The bustling thoroughfares of Connecticut and Georgia avenues and Norbeck and Veirs Mill roads often overshadow the solid suburban feel of its neighborhoods. The 13-square-mile area is bordered by Derwood to
LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS Mid-County Citizens Advisory Board
Mid-County Services Center 2424 Reedie Drive Wheaton, MD 20902 240-777-8100 Director: Natalie Cantor Meets at 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at Mid-County Services Center.
Aspen Hill Civic Association
Meets at Aspen Hill Library 4407 Aspen Hill Road Aspen Hill, MD 20853 www.AspenHillCivicAssociation.org Monthly board meetings take place at Aspen Hill Community Library, 4407 Aspen Hill Road. The meeting night varies. General membership meetings generally take place in the spring and fall.
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the north, Olney to the northeast, Wheaton to the south, the city of Rockville to the west and Layhill to the east. The area includes Leisure World, an 8,500-resident community of senior housing. The planning area has a population of about 62,865 out of a total county population of 971,777, according to 2010 U.S. Census Bureau statistics. The area has about 25,100 households of all types, from single-family houses to apartments. Some residents in the community have Silver Spring mailing addresses, while others have Rockville mailing addresses.
The commercial hub of Aspen Hill revolves around the intersections of Georgia and Connecticut avenues and Aspen Hill Road, where major shopping centers are located. There also is a popular shopping center on Bauer Drive and another at Leisure World on Georgia Avenue. The Aspen Hill Library and the Bauer Drive Recreation Center are popular gathering spots. The Upper Rock Creek planning area, to the north of Olney, encompasses what often is called Derwood. It is about 17 square miles, and has a population of about 14,225 residents, according to Park and Planning statistics.
Greater Olney Civic Association
Buffington Building, 3300 Olney-Sandy Spring Road (Md. 108) Olney, MD 20832 www.goca.org President: Barbara Falcigno Meets at 7:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month, except August. Mission is to study, plan and promote the civic, economic, ecological and cultural welfare of the community.
Police
Local schools
Libraries
Aspen Hill is served by the Rockville Cluster and the Downcounty Consortium, which includes Montgomery Blair, Albert Einstein, John F. Kennedy, Northwood and Wheaton high schools. There also are several private schools in the community. For a full list of schools, see page 27.
Aspen Hill is served by the Wheaton-Glenmont and Rockville districts. For a full list of stations, see page 16.
Fire services
The Aspen Hill area is served by the Kensington and Rockville volunteer fire departments. For a full list of stations, see page 15.
The Aspen Hill Library is part of the county library system. For a full list of libraries, see page 14.
Business
The community is served by the WheatonKensington and Rockville chambers of
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Bethesda According to “Bethesda: A Social History” by William Offutt, Bethesda is named after Bethesda Presbyterian Church, which was built in 1820. Like the church, whose membership has outgrown the sanctuary, Bethesda — population 60,858 according to 2010 census — is bursting with restaurants, boutiques and new and renovated office buildings. Nearly 200 restaurants are open in Bethesda’s commercial heart, making the downtown a virtual city of restaurants. Bethesda is home to giants such as
Lockheed Martin Corp. and Marriott Corp., and the new Walter Reed military hospital arrived on the campus of National Naval Medical Center last year. Walter Reed National Military Medical Center treats the men and women of the armed forces. The national and international attention packed into a community near the border of Washington makes Bethesda a welcoming place for powerful decisionmakers, activists, young professionals and families.
SERVICES
6106 Harvard Ave. Glen Echo, MD 20812 301-320-4041 www.glenecho.org Mayor: Deborah Beers Town Council: Eve Arber, Nancy Long, Daniel Macy, Steve Matney, Mark McCaffrey Clerk-Treasurer: Nicole Fraser The Town of Glen Echo, chartered in 1904, has 250 residents, making it one of the smallest towns in Maryland. It is located along the Potomac River, inside the Capital Beltway, near Bethesda. The Town Council meets at 8 p.m. in Town Hall, 6106 Harvard Ave., the second Monday of each month
Bethesda Urban Partnership
7700 Old Georgetown Road Bethesda, MD 20814-3004 301-215-6660 Fax: 301-215-6664 www.bethesda.org Bethesda Urban Partnership is a publicly funded nonprofit devoted to promoting and maintaining the appearance of downtown.
Bethesda-Chevy Chase Regional Services Center 4805 Edgemoor Lane Bethesda, MD 20814 240-777-8200 www.montgomerycountymd.gov/bcc
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EVENTS Dance Bethesda Downtown Bethesda
This annual weekend dance festival for all ages received the 2008 Metro DC Dance Award for Best Overall Performance – Small Venue. This event features a formal dance showcase concert, free dance lessons and master dance classes at Bethesda Dance studios.
Branch of the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington has staged this 10K race Thanksgiving morning.
Schools
Bethesda is served by the Bethesda-Chevy Chase, Walter Johnson and Walt Whitman clusters, which include 19 elementary schools, four middle schools and three high schools. For a list of schools, with addresses and phone numbers, see page 27.
Literary Festival
Downtown Bethesda The 2011 festival featured free community events, including book parties and discussions with journalists Michele Norris and Steve and Cokie Roberts. The annual weekend program, sponsored by the Bethesda Urban Partnership, celebrates the diversity of literature.
Police
Bethesda is served by the Bethesda District. For a full list of police stations, with addresses and phone numbers, see page 16
Imagination Bethesda
Downtown Bethesda Children and their families come out every year for this June festival featuring street performers, dance troupes, actors and roaming characters in costume. The annual children’s street festival, sponsored by the Bethesda Urban Partnership, highlights Bethesda’s arts in an entertaining and educational way.
Fire services
The Bethesda area is served by the Bethesda Fire Department, the Cabin John Park and Glen Echo volunteer fire departments and the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad. For a full list of stations, with addresses and phone numbers, see page 15.
Libraries
The Bethesda, Davis and Little Falls libraries are part of the county system. For a list of libraries, with addresses and phone numbers, see page 14.
Taste of Bethesda
Downtown Bethesda More than 40,000 people attend this annual October food and music festival in the heart of Woodmont Triangle to try Bethesda restaurants’ best dishes, listen to live music and enjoy activities for children.
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The town is served by the Greater BethesdaChevy Chase Chamber of Commerce. For a full list of chambers, see page 19.
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Chevy Chase Ten towns and villages rule themselves in Chevy Chase, many since the turn of the century. Through their elected officials and managers, the municipalities organize trash collection, road and sidewalk repairs, landscaping, police and security and neighborhood activities. A healthy tree canopy provides a
buffer for neighborhoods against thriving development on all sides. Residents of these communities are among the most affluent in the state, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, and enjoy the charm of quiet residential streets within walking distance of restaurants, shopping and the Metro.
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Village manager: Shana Davis-Cook Chevy Chase Village has 1,953 residents, according to the 2010 census, and its boundaries are Western and Wisconsin avenues and Bradley Lane. A seven-member Board of Managers governs the village, including Patricia Baptiste, Peter T. Kilborn, Allison W. Shuren, Richard Ruda, Lawrence C. Heilman, Gary Crockett and David L. Winstead. The board meets the second Monday of the month, except in August, at Village Hall.
Chevy Chase View
301-949-9274 www.chevychaseview.org Town manager: Jana S. Coe Chevy Chase View is an incorporated town of 311 homes and a population of 920 in the Kensington ZIP code, according to the 2010 census. Its boundaries include portions of Cedar Lane and Summit Avenue, Connecticut Avenue extending from Saul Road to Franklin Street and Everett Street as it dead-ends into Kensington Parkway. A five-member council governs the town. Town Council members are Lulu Gonella, Coral Bell, David Albright, Mike Greene and Paula Fudge. Town meetings take place the third Wednesday of the month, except in August, at Christ Episcopal Church, 4001 Franklin St., Kensington.
Chevy Chase Village
5906 Connecticut Ave. Chevy Chase, MD 20815 301-654-7300 www.ccvillage.org
Drummond
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Village manager: Julian Mansfield Commercial development is the high-rise Village of Friendship Heights on the edge of Washington, D.C. Restaurants and luxury retail stores have added to the number of dining and shopping options within walking distance of the 4,698 residents who live in the special tax district. A seven-member council elected to two-year terms governs the village. Council meetings are monthly at the Village Center, which also is the setting for community activities and guest speakers. Council members include Mayor Melanie Rose White, Maurice Trebach, Leonard Mudd, Elizabeth Demetra Harris, Robert M. Schwarzbart, Leonard E. “Chip” Mudd and Leonard Grant.
Martin’s Additions
7013-B Brookville Road Chevy Chase, MD 20815 301-656-4112 www.martinsadditions.org Village manager: Jean Sperling Recognized as a “Tree City” by the National Arbor Day Foundation, the Village of Martin’s Additions maintains all streets, sidewalks and trees in the village. The village has 933 residents, more than 300 homes, a fivemember village council and is bounded by Brookville Road, Summit Avenue and Thornapple and Quincy streets. A five-member council governs Martin’s Additions and meets the third every third Thursday, except in August. Council members are Richard Krajeck, Chris Mueller, Jill Filipczyk, Arthur Alexander and Mike Zielinski.
Section 3
Village manager: Andy Leon Harney 301-656-9117 www.chevychasesection3.org Section 3 consists of 760 residents and 282 homes in an area bounded by Connecticut Avenue, Brookville Road, Taylor Street and Bradley Lane. A five-member council governs Section 3, and meets the second Wednesday of the month at the Chevy Chase United Methodist Church. Council members are Chairman Bill Brownlee, Natasha Saifee, David Ohrenstein, Donna Harmon and Carolyn Greis.
Section 5
301-986-5481 www.chevychasesection5.org Village manager: Frances Higgins Section 5 encompasses 658 people and 225 homes bounded by Connecticut Avenue and Thornapple, Leland and Chestnut streets. A five-member council governs Section 5, and meets the second Tuesday of the month. Village Council members include Peter Gray, Chris Richardson, Tim Hanlon, Greg White and Nancy Pines.
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Town of Chevy Chase
4301 Willow Lane Chevy Chase, MD 20815 Town manager: Todd Hoffman 301-654-7144 www.townofchevychase.org More than 1,000 homes and 2,824 residents are nestled in the Town of Chevy Chase, a quiet neighborhood between the cityscapes of Connecticut and Wisconsin avenues. The town in 2008 passed Montgomery County's first municipal building regulations. The town’s northern and southern boundaries are East-West Highway and Bradley Lane. A five-member council governs the town with meetings on the second Wednesday of the month. Council members include Mayor David Lublin, Vice Mayor Kathy Strom, Al Lang, Linna Barnes and Pat Burda.
Village of North Chevy Chase
Village manager: Bob Weesner 301-654-7084 www.northchevychase.org This village has about 200 homes within its boundaries of Connecticut Avenue, Jones Bridge Road, the Capital Beltway and Clifford Avenue. A fivemember council governs the village with members elected to two-year terms.
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GOVERNMENT
Chevy Chase is served by the Bethesda-Chevy Chase cluster. For a full list of schools, see page 27.
Kensington was incorporated as a summer retreat town in 1894 when Washington, D.C., real-estate developer Brainard Warner began purchasing parcels of land and molding them into a Victorian community, which he named Kensington Park. The community, nestled north of the Capital Beltway on both sides of Connecticut Avenue, was one of a string of railroad towns that sprouted along the old Baltimore and Ohio line around the turn of the century. According to the 2010 census, the town of Kensington has 2,213 residents. Kensington Town Hall
Chevy Chase is served by several fire departments. For a full list, see page 15.
3710 Mitchell St. Kensington, MD 20895 www.tok.md.gov 301-949-2424 Town Council meetings take place at 7 p.m. the first and last Monday of the month Mayor: Peter Fosselman Council members: Sean McMullen, Lydia Sullivan, John Thompson and Mackie Barch Town Manager: Sanford Daily Town Clerk-Treasurer: Susan Engels
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OTHER AREA GOVERNMENTS
Police
Chevy Chase is served by the Bethesda District. For a full list of stations, see page 16.
Fire services
Chevy Chase Library is part of the county public library system. For a full list of libraries, see page 14.
Business
The town is served by the Greater Bethesda-Chevy Chase Chamber of Commerce. For a full list of chambers, see page 19.
Founded in the 1880s, Garrett Park is a residential enclave of 365 homes, 992 residents and four miles of roads, straddling the stretch of Strathmore Avenue near Rockville Pike. Incorporated in 1898, the town is known for its eclectic architecture — from Victorian to Swiss chalets and 1920s bungalows — and its communal ethos. Residents here have no home mail delivery so the post office in the Penn Place building serves as the town’s unofficial community center.
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Garrett Park Town Office 4600 Waverly Ave. Garrett Park, MD 20896 301-933-7488, www.garrettpark-md.gov Mayor: Chris Keller Council members: Beth Irons, Jack Mandel, Hans Wegner, Phil Schulp and Chris Petito Town administrator: Ted Pratt
Schools
The Albert Einstein and Walter Johnson clusters include 11 elementary schools, four middle schools and two high schools. For a list of schools, see page 27.
Police
Kensington is served by the Wheaton-Glenmont district. For a list, see page 16
Fire services
Kensington is served by the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department, which runs four fire stations. For a list of stations, see page 15
Libraries
The Kensington Park and Noyes Children’s libraries are part of the county library system. For a list of libraries, see page 14.
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North Potomac North Potomac came into being in 1988 when a group of homeowners got together to bring more services to the community, which did not have its own library or community center. It also did not receive trash collection and other maintenance services. The result was the creation of a new community, North Potomac, carved from the fringes of Darnestown, Gaithersburg, Potomac, Rockville and Travilah. The Upcounty Regional Services Center, an extension of the county government that provides services to communities north of Shady Grove Road, generally considers North Potomac to be the area west of Md. 28, Darnestown Road and north of Shady Grove Road as far as Jones Lane. According to the 2010 census, North Potomac’s population is 24,410.
ADVISORY BOARDS AND CIVIC ASSOCIATIONS North Potomac Citizens Association
www.montgomerycountymd.gov/upcounty upcounty.citizen@ montgomerycountymd.gov
www.northpotomacnews.org feedback@northpotomacnews.org President: Dan Drazan The North Potomac Citizens Association works to serve the needs of the North Potomac Community. Board meetings take place every four to six weeks during the school year. The association also sponsors Town Hall meetings featuring guest speakers and panel discussions.
Schools
Upcounty Citizens Advisory Board
Fire services
12900 Middlebrook Road, Suite 1000 Germantown, MD 20874 240-777-8047 Meets fourth Monday of the month September to June This board advises the county executive on upcounty needs.
North Potomac is served by the Quince Orchard and Thomas S. Wootton clusters, which include the two high schools, four middle schools and 12 elementary schools. For a full list of schools, see page 27.
Police
North Potomac is served by Montgomery County police First District station, Rockville. For a full list of police stations, see page 16. North Potomac is served by the Rockville Volunteer Fire Department. For a full list of stations, see page 15.
Libraries
The Quince Orchard Library is part of the Montgomery County Public Library system. For a full list of libraries, see page 14.
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Potomac The word “Potomac” is from the Algonquin Indian language and means “where something is brought.” The first settlers of the Potomac area came in 1716 — the Canaze Indian nation. The Canaze created a path called the Tehogee Indian Trail, which is now called River Road. In 1714, Edward Offutt was given a 600-acre land grant by Lord Baltimore and the area around the intersection of what is now River Road and Falls Road became known as Offutt’s Crossroads — a name used until 1881 when the name was changed to Potomac. The 2010 Census shows Potomac is home to 44,965 people.
LEADERS West Montgomery County Citizens Association
President: Susanne Lee www.wmcca.org 301-956-4535 The group monitors development, environmental and zoning issues in the Potomac area. This area includes the Beltway west to Muddy Branch and from the Potomac River north to Cabin John Creek, Bells Mill and the North Potomac line. The WMCCA meets at 7:15 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month from October through May at the Potomac Community Center, 11315 Falls Road.
Cabin John Citizens Association
President: Burr Gray www.cabinjohn.org 703-607-2740 A group focused on promoting and preserving the Cabin John community. The group meets at
7:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of every month, except December, June, July and August, at the Clara Barton Community Center, 7425 MacArthur Blvd., Cabin John.
C&O Canal Association
President: Rachel Stewart president@candocanal.org www.candocanal.org An all-volunteer group focused on conserving the natural and historical environment surrounding the C&O Canal and the Potomac River Basin. The group organizes hikes along the canal and helps with cleanup.
Friends of the Historic Great Falls Tavern
President: Don Harrison Donh811@verizon.net www.fhgft.org 301-424-0229 Dedicated to preserving the Great Falls Tavern and other historic structures in the C&O Canal National Historical Park.
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Friends of the Clara Barton Community Center
President: Burr Gray 703-607-2740 Works to raise money and schedule programming for the Clara Barton Community Center.
SERVICE GROUPS Potomac Community Resources Inc.
9200 Kentsdale Drive Potomac, MD 20854 Executive director: Stephen Riley 301-365-0561 www.pcr-inc.org Provides social, recreational, therapeutic and educational programs for teens and adults with developmental disabilities.
CLUBS Potomac Area Newcomers Club
President: Pam Lemmonds 301-983-0655 plemmonds@juno.com www.PotomacNewcomers.com A social and support group for women who recently have moved to the area that meets on the second Thursday of every month at restaurants, clubs and public venues.
Potomac MOMS Club
President: Sandra Yesnowitz 301-437-0202
www.momspotomac.org MOMSPotomac@gmail.com A chapter of an international organization focused on supporting stay-at-home mothers living within the 20874 zip code. The group meets at 10 a.m. on the third Monday of every month at the Potomac Community Center, 11315 Falls Road.
Potomac Theatre Company
301-299-8571 www.potomactheatreco.org Performs community theater productions at The Blair Family Center for the Arts, The Bullis School, 10601 Falls Road.
Schools
The Potomac area is served by the Winston Churchill, Thomas S. Wootton and Walt Whitman clusters, which includes three high schools, four middle schools and 17 elementary schools. For a full list, see page 27.
Police
Potomac is served by the Rockville District. For a full list, see page 16.
Fire services
The Potomac area is served by the Cabin John Park Volunteer Fire Department. For a full list, see page 14.
Libraries
The Potomac Library is part of the county library system. For a full list of libraries, see page 14.
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Rockville Rockville’s early history can be traced to pre-Revolutionary War, when the first inhabitants were Piscataway Indians and white trappers. When Montgomery County was founded, the area was first called Montgomery Courthouse. It also was known as Williamsburgh, after prominent landowner William Prather Williams, who hired a surveyor in 1784 to lay out much of the town. But when the city’s area officially was entered into county land records in 1803, the town was called Rockville, perhaps taking its name from Rock Creek, some historians
say. The city’s crest calls it the city “built upon a rock.” The arrival of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in 1873 further enhanced growth, and the community’s proximity to Washington, D.C., brought summer tourists and permanent residents. At the turn of the 20th century, more than 1,000 people lived in Rockville. A large post-World War II housing boom brought thousands of people to Rockville. Two large mixeduse communities, King Farm in the city’s northern reaches, and Fallsgrove in the northeastern section of the city,
have added thousands more in the past decade. Today it is a diverse community with quiet neighborhoods, a bustling retail corridor along Rockville Pike, new and continuing commercial and residential development in its downtown core, and residents of all walks of life. The population of Rockville is 61,209, according to the 2010 census. There are 25,199 households of all types, from single-family houses to apartments and condominiums, within the city of approximately 13 square miles, according to the Census Bureau.
LOCAL OFFICIALS
City Manager: Jenny Kimball (Acting) 240-314-8100 City Clerk Brenda Bean (Acting) 240-314-8280 Police 240-314-8900/8910 Community Planning and Development 240-314-8200 Neighborhood & Community Services 240-314-8300 Public Works 240-314-8500/8567 Recreation & Parks 240-314-8620/5023 Redgate Golf Course 240-314-8730 Refuse & Recycling
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LOCAL SERVICES Rockville City Hall 111 Maryland Ave. Rockville, MD 20850 240-314-5000 www.rockvillemd.gov
SERVICE CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS Kiwanis Club of Rockville P.O. Box 1401 Rockville, MD 20849-1401 www.rockkiwanis.org
Peerless Rockville
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Local schools
Rockville is served by the Magruder, Richard Montgomery, Rockville, Walter Johnson and Wootton clusters. There also are many private schools in the community. For a full list of schools, see page 27.
Police
Rockville is served by a city police department and the county police department’s 1st District. The county’s only Maryland State Police barrack also is located in Rockville. For a full list of stations, see page 16.
Fire services
Rockville is served primarily by the Rockville Volunteer Fire Department. For a full list of stations, see page 15.
Libraries
The Rockville and Twinbrook libraries are part of the county system. For a full list of libraries, see page 14.
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