Neighborhood News - May 3, 2011

[Howard Hartman]

NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS 5-3-11

From the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Regional Services Center

www.montgomerycountymd.gov/bcc

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Bethesda FRESHFARM Market will make its grand return on Saturday, May 7

The weekly market offers fresh fruits, veggies, flowers, organic meats and cheese, homemade breads and baked goods. www.bethesda.org/bethesda/farmers-market

 

Bethesda's FREE Summer Concerts every Thursday from 6-8pm in May, June and July.

The concerts kick off on Thursday, May 5th and take place at Veterans Park, located at the corner of Norfolk & Woodmont Avenues.

www.bethesda.org/bethesda/summer-concert-series

 

Paving project on Battery Lane from Old Georgetown Road to Wisconsin Ave

Begins May 9, 2011 through June 6, 2011 weather permitting

www.montgomerycountymd.gov/hwytmpl.asp?url=/content/dot/highway/depotpageBethesda.asp

 

http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/content/dot/highway/2011Newsletters/batterylanehma-2011.08.pdf

 

Bethesda Art Walk Friday, May 13, 6-9pm

www.bethesda.org/bethesda/art-walk

 

Montgomery Bicycling Conference - Saturday, May 14 from 8:45am-2:00pm

 1^st Floor Auditorium, EOB 101 Monroe St., Rockville

A kick-off for “Bike to Work Week”

www.montgomerycivic.org

www.montgomerycountymd.gov/apps/News/Blog/pioBlog.asp?blogID=17&blogItemID=1346

www.waba.org/events/btwd/btwd-2011-poster.pdf

 

A Healthy Community Conservation – Tuesday, May 17 from 7:00pm-9:00pm

4805 Edgemoor Lane 2^nd floor, Bethesda

The Bethesda-Chevy Chase Regional Services Center will host a Community Conversation about health and quality of life issues on Tuesday, May 17 from 7 to 9 p.m.  The center is located at 4805 Edgemoor Lane, Bethesda. Attendees will have an opportunity to share their views about how their community can be a healthier place to live.  Refreshments will be served. To register to attend call 240-777-8207 or Email: richard.bingham@montgomerycountymd.gov for further information regarding the Healthy Montgomery initiative visit: www.healthymontgomery.org/

 

Bethesda-Chevy Chase (B-CC) Regional Services Center (RSC) sponsors American Red Cross Blood Drive Tuesday, May 24, 2011

4805 Edgemoor Lane 2^nd floor on Tuesday, May 24, 2011 from 09:00am - 3:00pm Choose to donate you can schedule your appointment online by clicking www.membersforlife.org/rccm/mobilesch/login.php?sponsorcode=16985  or call:

1-800-RED CROSS sponsor code 16985. Contact Richard on 240-777-8207 for further information.

 

 

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

 

Montgomery County Volunteer Center

www.montgomerycountymd.gov/volunteer

 

Montgomery County Board Vacancies

 

The deadline for application is May 6, 2011 for:

• Commission on Health

• Commission for Women

• Adult Public Guardianship Review Board

• Alcoholic Beverages Advisory Board

• Energy and Air Quality Advisory Committee

• Advisory Board for Montgomery Cares

 

The deadline for application is May 13, 2011 for:

• Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Advisory Council

• Commission on Landlord-Tenant Affairs

• Silver Spring Transportation Management District Advisory Committee

• Silver Spring Urban District Advisory Committee

• Wheaton Urban District Advisory Committee

 

The deadline for application is May 18, 2011 for:

• Domestic Violence Coordinating Council

• Board of Social Services

 

The deadline for application is May 20, 2011 for:

• Wheaton Redevelopment Advisory Committee

 

Please visit: www.montgomerycountymd.gov/apps/exec/vacancies/pr_list.asp

County Executive Isiah Leggett is committed to representation on all of the County’s boards, committees, and commissions that is reflective of, and responsive to, our County’s residents.