Neighborhood News - April 16, 2009

[Howard Hartman]

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COUNTY NEWS

Battery Lane Urban Park Public Meeting - Please join the Montgomery County Department of Parks at a public meeting to discuss a proposed concept plan for Battery Lane Urban Park.  The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 5th, 2009 in the 2nd floor conference room at the Bethesda Chevy Chase Regional Services Center, located at 4805 Edgemoor Lane, Bethesda, Maryland.  For more information, please contact Ellen Masciocchi at 301-650-2867 or Ellen.Masciocchi@mncppc-mc.org

Summer Youth Cruiser Passes – The Bethesda-Chevy Chase Regional Services Center is currently selling the Summer Youth Cruiser Passes for $15.  County residents 18 and younger can take unlimited rides on Ride On between June 1 and August 31.  Please bring proof of age (passport, birth certificate or driver’s license permit).  We are open Monday – Friday from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm.

Montgomery County Police Begin 2009 Prom Task Force - On April 15, 2009, the Montgomery County Department of Police will begin its Prom Season Task Force.  Primarily, the police department work to reduce the number of alcohol-related incidents and collisions. Officers will proactively enforce underage drinking laws and apprehend drunk and drugged drivers. The goal is to provide safe roadways and a safe prom experience for our students.  For more information go to:  http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/Apps/Police/News/NA_details.asp?NaID=4720

Ribbon-Cutting Officially Begins Shuttle Service in Rockville Town Square - A ribbon-cutting ceremony to dedicate the 'Round Rockville shuttles that will operate through Rockville's downtown will take place at noon Saturday, April 18, in Town Square. The ceremony will feature the official unveiling of one of the new buses and an address by Mayor Susan R. Hoffmann.  For more information go to:  http://www.rockvillemd.gov/news/2009/04-april/04-14-09.htm

Denim Drive for Habitat for Humanity- April 22 - June 15 - Amicus Green Building Center is teaming with Habitat Restore of Montgomery County, Cotton Inc, and National Geographic, to collect used denim (jeans, jackets, etc.) to make into denim insulation for use in Habitat for Humanity homes across the US. Last year, we collected enough used denim to make 75,000 square feet of insulation for use in about 85 Habitat homes in the recovering Gulf Coast. This year, our goal is to set a Guinness world record.  For more information and locations go to:  http://bethesdagreen.org/bgreen/Calendar/tabid/76/ModuleID/370/ItemID/42/mctl/EventDetails/Default.aspx?selecteddate=4/22/2009

National Public Safety Telecommunicators’ Week - This week is National Public Safety Telecommunicator’s Week (NPSTW).  Employees from our region’s Emergency Communications Centers (ECCs) are being presented with awards that recognize the abilities they each possess in their areas of expertise.  For more information go to:  http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/Apps/Police/News/NA_details.asp?NaID=4724

Rachel Carson Celebration 2009 - Develop your sense of wonder! Join us on Saturday, April 18, 2009.  Discover your sense of wonder and celebrate the life of Rachel Carson. The Parks Department is sponsoring 3 hikes in the Rachel Carson Greenway and the Rachel Carson Council is sponsoring an Open House at the Rachel Carson House.   For more information go to:  http://mcparkandplanning.org/Parks/PPSD/ParkTrails/trail_events/rc_2008/rc_event2008.shtm

20th Annual Rockville Science Day - The 20th annual Rockville Science Day will dazzle and delight curious minds with exhibits ranging from learning about reptiles to building and launching rockets and experiencing amateur radio. The event will take place Sunday, April 26, from noon to 5:00 pm at Montgomery College-Rockville Campus.  For more information go to:  http://www.rockvillemd.gov/news/2009/04-april/04-16-09.htm

Track Maintenance to Affect Metro's Red and Orange Lines This Weekend - Track maintenance on the Red and Orange lines this weekend (April 17-19) will cause inbound and outbound trains to take turns sharing one track.  For more information go to:  http://www.wmata.com/about_metro/news/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?ReleaseID=2550

Green Apple Festival - Earth Day Network & Green Apple Festival have announced that The Flaming Lips will headline Earth Day on The National Mall in Washington DC on Sunday, April 19, 2009. The free event on the National Mall will be emceed by actor Chevy Chase and feature an eclectic performance line-up.  For more information go to:  http://greenapplefestival.com/

Two Children’s Book Authors to Visit Montgomery County Public Libraries During National Children’s Book Week 2009 - In celebration of National Children’s Book Week, May 11-17, Friends of the Library, Montgomery County (FOLMC) will host two children’s book author programs for young readers and their families.  For more information go to:  http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/apps/News/press/PR_details.asp?PrID=5481

Friends of Edgemoor Present the 2009 House and Garden Tour - The tour begins on Sunday April 26 from 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm; it will start at The Edgemoor Club, 7215 Exeter Road, Bethesda, MD.   Designed as a walking tour, the tour will include homes, gardens and tea on the terrace of a neighborhood historic estate.  Tickets - $18 advance purchase or $20 on day of the tour.  For more information go to:  http://www.edgemoorcitizens.org/2009housegardentour.html

Bethesda Literary Festival - Celebrate the diversity of literature from April 17-19!  The 10th annual Bethesda Literary Festival will feature novelists, journalists, poets, a poetry slam, adult and youth writing contests and a comedy night!  All events are free and are held at various locations throughout downtown Bethesda.  For more information go to:  http://www.bethesda.org/specialevents/litfest/litfest.htm

We Want to Hear from Renters in Montgomery County! - The County Executive’s Tenants Work Group is having a series of public meetings to hear from residents who live in rental housing. This information will help inform their final report to the County Executive.  Please come and share your experiences, concerns and ideas!  The first meeting will be on Thursday, April 23, 2009, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Upcounty Regional Center, 12900 Middlebrook Rd., Germantown, MD.  The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 5, 2009, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Long Branch Community Center, 8700 Piney Branch Road, Silver Spring, MD.  For additional information or special accommodations, (including language translation) call Megan Moriarty, 240-247-0283.

If you have any questions or comments, contact us by email or postal mail:
Montgomery County Government, Office of Public Information, 101 Monroe Street, 4th Floor, Rockville, MD 20850.