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Montgomery County Recreation

RecCalendar November 2016

November 1- November 3: Early Voting 8am-8pm Voters may go to any early voting site in Montgomery County and cast a ballot. Early voting results are tallied on election night, just like votes cast on election day. If you vote early, you may not vote by mail or on election day. The following are sites near you to cast your vote: -Damascus Community Recreation Center, 25520 Oak Drive, Damascus, MD 20872 -Germantown Community Recreation Center, 18905 Kingsview Road, Germantown, MD 20874 -Jane E. Lawton Community Recreation Center, 4301 Willow Lane, Chevy Chase, MD 20815 -Marilyn J. Praisner, 14906 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville, MD 20866 -Mid County Community Recreation Center, 204 Queensguard Road, Silver Spring, MD 20906 -Potomac Community Recreation Center, 11315 Falls Road, Potomac, MD 20854 -Activity Center at Bohrer Park, 506 South Frederick Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 -Executive Office Building, 101 Monroe St, Rockville, MD 20850 -Silver Spring Civic Building, 1 Veterans Pl., Silver Spring, MD 20910 -Wheaton Volunteer Rescue Squad, 2400 Arcola Ave., Wheaton, MD 20902

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November 1: Pickleball Adaptive Sports Court Potomac Community Recreation Center 11315 Falls Road, Potomac, MD 20854 240-777-6960 - En Español 240-777-6839 11am-2pm Every Tuesday participants of all ages are welcome to play pickleball. Purchase a Gym Rat pass for $30 a year in order to participate in all “Open Gym” activities in County Recreation facilities. November 1: Cooking with Ron Scotland Neighborhood Recreation Center 7700 Scotland Drive, Potomac, MD 20854 240-777-8075 6-8pm For ages 6 and up. Other classes are on November 8, 15, and a big dinner on November 23. Join us for a cooking class. Do you want to learn how to cook a healthy meal with the help of friends and Mr. Ron? Then come join us at the Scotland center for a cooking class. We will cook different types of food; we will be making side dishes and healthy main dishes using fresh ingredients from our garden. Free/Gratis November 2: Flu Shots Longwood Community Recreation Center 19300 Georgia Avenue, Brookeville, MD 20833 240-777-6920 9:30-11:30am Pre-registration required November 3: Dream Leadership Program Marilyn J. Praisner Community Recreation Center 14906 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville, MD 20866 240-777-4970 6:30-8pm A leadership program for teens ages 14 to 19. Learn to be a leader in your school and in your community; how to create a resume; strategies for success in life; college preparation and more. For additional information, please contact Angela Cooper at 301-989-4673 ext. 1245 or Carol Brown at 240-777-4975. Register under course #25413 at ActiveMONTGOMERY.org. Free/Gratis Club Friday and Friday Hype: Friday night fun and adventure featuring games, music, food, theme nights, crafts, movies, DJ’s, dancers, prizes, snack bar, raffles. Register online at ActiveMONTGOMERY.org

Praisner November 4

Roller Skate Party #25485 Hype

240-777-4970 $6 per child each night

grades K-5

6:30-8:30pm

Germantown November 4

November 18 #26967 240-777-8095

$52 membership

grades 3-6

7-9pm

Potomac November 4

November 11 November 18

#26968 240-777-6960 $88

membership grades

3-6

7-9pm Doors open at

6:30pm for early parent check-in

Clara Barton November 18 #26607 240-777-4910 $52

membership grades

3-6 7-9pm

Lawton November 4

November 18 #26969 240-777-6855

$52 membership

grades 3-6

7-9pm

Upper County

November 4 November 18

#26964 240-777-8077 $52

membership grades

K-5 6:30-8:30pm

Longwood November 4

November 18 #26965 240-777-6920

$52 membership

Grades 3-5

7-9pm

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November 4: How to Manage Chronic Diseases Workshop Damascus Senior Center 9701 Main Street, Damascus, MD 20872 240-777-6995 9:30am-12pm Kristen Weeden will bring in professionals to the Senior Center where they will hold 2 hour and 30 minute workshops to help manage your health with chronic illnesses. Free/Gratis November 5: Train Day/First Day of Annual Holiday Sale Damascus Senior Center 9701 Main Street, Damascus, MD 20878 240-777-6995 10am-4pm Train Day consists of a display of many different trains by collectors. We will offer a “Hobo” lunch at a reasonable price. The holiday sale officially begins with items priced from 25 cents to $25. November 7: Circle Time with Friends Mid County Community Recreation Center 2004 Queensguard Road, Silver Spring, MD 20906 240-777-6820 10-10:30am For birth to 3 years old, course #28455 10:45-11:15am For 3 to 5 years old, course #28456 This is storytime for toddlers and preschoolers. Free/Gratis November 7: Thanksgiving from 1621 to Present Margaret Schweinhaut Senior Center 1000 Forest Glen Road, Silver Spring, MD 20901 240-777-8085 1-2pm Pre-registration is required. Free/Gratis November 7: Tanzania Wild Life Longwood Community Recreation Center 19300 Georgia Avenue, Brookeville, MD 20833 240-777-6920 12:30-1:30pm Join award-winning professional photographer Jim Auerbach as he invites you to explore some of the best wildlife reserves and parks in Tanzania. Free/Gratis November 8: Chef Sue’s Holiday Lunch Damascus Senior Center 9701 Main Street, Damascus, MD 20878 240-777-6995 12-2pm the menu is available at the reception desk one month prior to the event. Cost of the meal is according to age: 55-59 is $7, for 60+ donations are requested. November 9: Holiday Cheer and Memories Damascus Senior Center 9701 Main Street, Damascus, MD 20878 240-777-6995 1-2pm Christiana Drapkin and her trio perform some wonderful tunes for the coming holidays. Free/Gratis November 9: Sleep Better Through the Night White Oak Senior Center 1700 April Lane, Silver Spring, MD 20904 240-777-6944

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1:30-2:30pm Learn better ways and gain different techniques to help you sleep through the night. You will wake up totally refreshed and ready for the day. Free/Gratis November 10: African Dance Group Performance White Oak Senior Center 1700 April Lane, Silver Spring, MD 20904 240-777-6944 1-2pm Enjoy and watch a lively performance that displays the cultural traditional dances from different regions in Africa. This exciting show will be educational as well as entertaining. Free/Gratis November 10: Dream Leadership Program Marilyn J. Praisner Community Recreation Center 14906 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville, MD 20866 240-777-4970 6:30-8pm A leadership program for teens ages 14 to 19. Learn to be a leader in your school and in your community; how to create a resume; strategies for success in life; college preparation and more. For additional information please contact Angela Cooper at 301-989-4673 ext. 1245 or Carol Brown at 240-777-4975. Register under course #25413 at ActiveMONTGOMERY.org. Free/Gratis November 11: Veterans Day Aquatic and Community Centers open as scheduled; classes and programs will meet as scheduled; all senior programs cancelled, and administrative offices and Senior Centers closed. November 11: Veterans Day Dance Marilyn J. Praisner Community Recreation Center 14906 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville, MD 20866 240-777-4970 7-10pm For ages 21 and older. Dance your socks off in honor of the men and women who serve or have served our country. Hand dance, line dance, or free style. Groove to old school and new school music. Pre register at ActiveMONTGOMERY.org under activity #28382. Free/Gratis November 12-13: Swim Center Closed - Olney 16605 Georgia Avenue, Olney, MD 20832 240-777-4995. Indoor Swim Center closed all day

November 14: Registration starts for 2017 100 Mile Challenge

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November 14: Trip to Montpelier Arts Center and Mansion/ Amish Market White Oak Senior Center 1700 April Lane, Silver Spring, MD 20904 240-777-6944 10am-3pm Join us for a trip to the Montpelier Art’s Center and Mansion followed by a trip to the Dutch Farmer’s Market. Cost is $4 for the museum and $10 for transportation. November 16: Know your Ten Signs of Alzheimers Holiday Park Senior Center 3950 Ferrara Drive, Wheaton, MD 20906 240-777-4999 1-2pm Join us for an informative lecture on Alzheimer’s disease detection from the Alzheimer’s Association. Free/Gratis November 16: 75th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor Holiday Park Senior Center 3950 Ferrara Drive, Wheaton, MD 20906 240-777-4999 6:30-7:30pm Learn from our own history expert, Dr. Gerald Schneider, about this event as we commemorate the 75th Anniversary. Free/Gratis

November 14: WINTER

REGISTRATION check your

favorite class or program in the

Winter Guide

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November 16: SHIP Visit Longwood Community Recreation Center 19300 Georgia Avenue, Brookeville, MD 20833 240-777-6920 10-11am A representative from SHIP will be at the Center to talk about the new changes in Medicare, Medigap, long term insurance, as well as suitable plans for individuals. Free/Gratis November 18-20: Swim Center Closed – Germantown 18000 Central Park Circle, Boyds, MD 20841 240-777-6830 Indoor Swim Center closed all day. November 18: Winter Carnival Long Branch Community Recreation Center 8700 Piney Branch Road, Silver Spring, MD 20901 240-777-6965 6:30-10 pm Get your picture taken with Santa for only $5 per person. The Winter Carnival is Fee/Gratis November 19: Family Trot – Fun Run and Food Drive Mid County Community Recreation Center 2004 Queensguard Road, Silver Spring, MD 20906 240-777-6820 – 240-777-8058 9-11am Everyone is invited to get active while getting in the spirit of holiday giving. Register on ActiveMONTGOMERY.org under course #28410. Bring food donations for the Manna Food Center. November 19: Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade Downtown Silver Spring, from Ellsworth Drive to Silver Spring Avenue 240-777-0311 10am-noon Everybody loves a Parade! The reverberating drums of the marching bands herald the coming of the Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade even before catching site of the giant inflatable turkey and Santa bringing

up the rear. Emcee Brian Van De Graff. Free/Gratis November 22: Thanksgiving Side Dish Pot Luck Long Branch Senior Center 8700 Piney Branch Road, Silver Spring, MD 20901 240-777-6975 12:30-2:30pm Add your favorite dish to our nutritious lunch and share the day with us. Regular lunch donation. November 23: Thanksgiving Lunch with Dixieland Express Margaret Schweinhaut Senior Center 1000 Forest Glen Road, Silver Spring, MD 20901 240-777-8085 12-2pm We accept a donation for lunch.

November 24-27: All Recreation, Senior centers, Administrative offices are closed, no rentals or bookings

Indoor Swim Centers are closed for Thanksgiving Holiday

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November: Club Adventure 4-6pm for students K-5 grade. Participants have homework time, play sports, games, do arts and crafts, have computer access, special events and after-school fun. Call program site for more information. East County, Long Branch and Mid County do not have computer access. Program is co-ed. Register online at ActiveMONTGOMERY.org under the course # below:

Damascus 21882 240-777-6930

East County 21885 240-777-8090

Coffield 21879 240-777-4900

Long Branch 21888 240-777-6965

Mid County 21894 240-777-6820

Praisner 21891 240-777-4970

Plum Gar 21897 240-777-4919

Upper County 21900 240-777-8077

White Oak 21902 240-777-6940

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County Report This Week Montgomery County Council

Nancy H. Dacek North Potomac Recreation Center Published on Oct 24, 2016 The official ribbon cutting of the new facility for the residents of North Potomac named for the late Nancy Dacek, former county councilmember. See video here.

October 24, 2016 Facebook Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Held for Nancy H. Dacek North Potomac Community Recreation Center

Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett, County Council members and other officials joined residents to

celebrate the ribbon cutting for the new Nancy H. Dacek North Potomac Community Recreation Center. The

facility is named in honor of the late Nancy H. Dacek who served for 12 years as a member of the County

Council from 1990 until 2002. See pictures of the event here.

October 22 at 8:19pm Facebook

Montgomery County Recreation added 25 new photos to the album: Grand Opening of the

North Potomac Community Center — at North Potomac Community Center.

Community Center

Albums

Grand Opening of the North Potomac Community Center

What an amazing day in Rockville as we celebrated the ribbon-cutting of the new Nancy H. Dacek North Potomac

Community Center on Travilah Road. An overflow crowd attended the ceremonies, led by County Executive

Leggett and Recreation Director Gabe Albornoz, with guests from County Council, County government and state

officials who helped make the new center possible. The 48,000-square-foot facility is named in honor of Mrs.

Dacek, who spent 12 years on County Council and nearly two decades in county schools activism and as an

elections official. Mrs. Dacek died in 2015. Her husband and daughter, Kim Dacek Barnes, attended today's

opening and offered deep gratitude for the honor given to Mrs. Dacek. After the ceremonies, local residents toured

the center, received information on programs and activities, enjoyed demos for healthy eating, yoga, pottery, table

tennis, basketball, arts and crafts, the fitness room and more. The 11-acre site provides a new organic multi-

purpose turf field, playground, bus stop, two outdoor multi-purpose courts, preserved wetlands and parking spaces

for up to 185 vehicles, along with six accessible spaces. The facility also includes a senior center. The facility is

built with renewable, local and recycled materials to achieve a minimum LEED Silver certification. It uses energy-

efficient heating, ventilating, and air conditioning, lighting and plumbing fixtures. The roof is a 50 percent vegetative

green roof. Programing at the new center will include out-of-school youth activities, sports leagues, weight room

memberships, special events and community activities. Photos by Dennis R. Tuttle. See pictures here.

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October 23, 2016

Twitter

Montgomery Rec @MoCoRec Oct 23

We're not done celebrating our community centers. Next Saturday: The re-opening of Ross Boddy in

#SandySpring after two years of renovation.

October 22, 2016

Twitter

Montgomery Rec @MoCoRec

Amazin' day at the opening of our North Potomac Community Center in #Rockville. Huge crowd, great

demos, fun for kids, excited neighborhood. See pictures here.

UPCOUNTY NEWSLETTER October 21, 2016

Your Mid County Newsletter Mid County Regional Services Center October 21, 2016

Ross Boddy Neighborhood Recreation Center Opens - Oct 29. See announcement here.

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Montgomery County Recreation Offers Safe, Fun Halloween Activities

Montgomery County Recreation is hosting the following safe, fun-filled, family-friendly events this Halloween.

All activities are free unless otherwise noted. Click Here to view listings in your area.

October 7, 2016

For a schedule of October activities at the Margaret Schweinhaut Senior Center, click here.

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THE NORTH POTOMAC TIMES Published October 2016

You can read this article here.

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WASHINGTON POST MONTGOMERY COUNTY COMMUNITY CALENDAR Compiled by Lisa M. Bolton FRIDAY, OCT. 28 Halloween party and parade: For children up to age 5 accompanied by an adult. Face painting, games, goody bags and prizes. Costumes encouraged. Take a lunch. 10 a.m.-noon, Damascus Community Recreation Center, 25220 Oak Dr., Damascus. 240-777-6930. Free. Halloween Party with Night & Day Band Tickets can be purchased at the center’s front desk. 1-3 p.m. Holiday Park Multiservice Senior Center, 3950 Ferrara Dr., Wheaton. 240-777-4999. $6; or with HPSI card, $4. SATURDAY, OCT. 29 “Costume Jam” For ages 5 to 11 accompanied by an adult. Wear a costume for a chance to win a prize. Music, games, line dancing, face painting, photo booth, moon bounce and refreshments. Noon-2 p.m. Gwendolyn E. Coffield Community Center, 2450 Lyttonsville Rd., Silver Spring. 240-777-4900. apm.activecommunities.com. Free; registration required. Course No. 28071. SUNDAY, OCT. 30 Full Body Stretch Class This 45-minute excercise class will target specific muscles in your body to help relieve stress and stiffness. Class meets weekly and is performed on the floor and standing. Sundays 10:15-11 a.m. White Oak Community Recreation Center, Senior Center, 1700 April Lane, White Oak. 240-777-6940. Free. MONDAY, OCT. 31 Senior Center Halloween Party Entertainment by Dick Kaufmann and the Glenn Pearson Trio. Come in costume or as you are. Lunch provided by the Nutrition Program. Noon-2 p.m. Margaret Schweinhaut Senior Center, 1000 Forest Glen Rd., Silver Spring. 240-777-8085. Advance registration required. Price for lunch ages 55-59: $5.49. Donations requested for age 60-plus. WEDNESDAY, OCT. 26 Intergenerational Halloween Party Costumes encouraged. Grandparents and grandkids, come dressed for the party, games, treats and more. 5-6:30 p.m. Holiday Park Multiservice Senior Center, 3950 Ferrara Dr., Wheaton. 240-777-4999. Free MONDAY, OCT. 24 “Community Policing” discussion Montgomery County Police Cmdr. Marcus Jones will discuss safety issues and concerns. 6-8 p.m. White Oak Community Recreation Center, 1700 April Lane, White Oak. 240-777-6940. Free SUNDAY, OCT. 23 Full Body Stretch Class This 45-minute exercise class will target specific muscles in your body to help relieve stress and stiffness. Class meets weekly and is performed on the floor and standing. Sundays 10:15-11 a.m. White Oak Community Recreation Center, Senior Center, 1700 April Lane, White Oak. 240-777-6940. Free THURSDAY, OCT. 20 “Smartphone 101” Learn the basics of using a smartphone, taking pictures, managing email, tracking your fitness steps and more. Take your smartphone. 1-2 p.m. Holiday Park Multiservice Senior Center, 3950 Ferrara Dr., Wheaton. 240-777-4999. Free Widowed Persons support group For anyone that has lost a spouse in the past two years. A meeting of the Widowed Persons Service. Thursdays at 2-3:30 p.m. Holiday Park Multiservice Senior Center, 3950 Ferrara Dr., Wheaton. 301-949-7398. Free; registration required.

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THURSDAY, OCT. 20 “Smartphone 101” Learn the basics of using a smartphone, taking pictures, managing email, tracking your fitness steps and more. Take your smartphone. 1-2 p.m. Holiday Park Multiservice Senior Center, 3950 Ferrara Dr., Wheaton. 240-777-4999. Free. SUNDAY, OCT. 16 Full Body Stretch Class This 45-minute exercise class will target specific muscles in your body to help relieve stress and stiffness. Class meets weekly and is performed on the floor and standing. Sundays 10:15-11 a.m. White Oak Community Recreation Center, Senior Center, 1700 April Lane, White Oak. 240-777-6940. Free. THURSDAY, OCT. 13 Hispanic Heritage Festival A display of costumes, dances, food and more in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. 1-2:30 p.m. Holiday Park Multiservice Senior Center, 3950 Ferrara Dr., Wheaton. 240-777-4999. $1 at the door. Free with HPSI card. “Simply Shirley” Comedy Show The “old-school” stand-up comedienne describes herself as an “eight-track gal in an iPod world.” 1-2 p.m. White Oak Community Recreation Center, Senior Center, 1700 April Lane, White Oak. 240-777-6944. Free MONDAY, OCT. 10 Full Body Stretch Class This 45-minute exercise class will target specific muscles in your body to help relieve stress and stiffness. Class meets weekly and is performed on the floor and standing. Mondays at 10:15-11 a.m. White Oak Senior Center, 1700 April Lane, White Oak. 240-777-6940. Free.

MONTGOMERY COMMUNITY MEDIA

OCTOBER 24, 2016 | BY SONYA BURKE

COUNTY OFFICIALS CELEBRATE OPENING OF NORTH POTOMAC RECREATION CENTER (VIDEO)

Montgomery County officials are celebrating the opening of the new Nancy H. Dacek North Potomac

Community Recreation Center on Travilah Road.

The facility is named in honor of the late Nancy Dacek who served for 12 years as a member of the County

Council from 1990 until 2002. Susan Kenedy reports. Watch the video here.

OCTOBER 18, 2016 | BY MAUREEN CHOWDHURY

HALLOWEEN EVENTS AROUND THE COUNTY

Halloween is just around the corner and there are a ton of events happening all over the county to

celebrate the occasion.

Whether you’re looking to participate in a murder mystery or a fun costume party for the kids, there’s

something for everyone.

Check out a full list of events, below.

Oct. 21st Harvest Fest Family Movie Night at Upper County Community Recreation Center.

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Bates Trail of Nightmares, Damascus Community Recreation Center. Markoff’s Haunted Forest.

Oct. 22nd Bates Trail of Nightmares, Damascus Community Recreation Center. Markoff’s Haunted Forest.

Oct. 23rd Field of Screams .

Oct. 27th Markoff’s Haunted Forest. Field of Screams .

Oct. 28th Bates Trail of Nightmares, Damascus Community Recreation Center. Markoff’s Haunted Forest. Field of Screams .

Oct. 29th Bates Trail of Nightmares, Damascus Community Recreation Center. Markoff’s Haunted Forest. Field of Screams.

Oct. 30th Markoff’s Haunted Forest. Field of Screams.

Oct. 31st Markoff’s Haunted Forest. Field of Screams.

OCTOBER 24, 2016 | BY SONYA BURKE FIVE THINGS TO KNOW TODAY, OCT. 24, IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY

4. Play Space: The new Nancy H. Dacek North Potomac Community Recreation is now open on Travilah Road. The facility is named for a former County Councilmember, and you will want to check it out. The Recreation Center features a full-sized gymnasium, auxiliary gym, rock climbing wall, exercise and weight room, social hall, commercial kitchen, multi-use community room, arts/kiln room, game room, meeting rooms and more.

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OCTOBER 17, 2016 | BY SONYA BURKE FIVE THINGS TO KNOW TODAY, OCT. 17, IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY

A few more things: Recreation Reminder: The Longwood Community Center in Brookeville is not opening until 3 p.m. today because of utility work. All classes and program before 3 p.m. are canceled.

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Thursday, October 27, 2016

Leggett, Floreen and Other Officials to Participate in Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

for the Ross Boddy Neighborhood Recreation Center

Saturday, October 29; 10 a.m.

18529 Brooke Road, Sandy Spring

County Executive Ike Leggett will participate in a ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly renovated

Ross Boddy Neighborhood Recreation Center.

Also participating in the event will be Montgomery County Council President Nancy Floreen and

Councilmember Nancy Navarro from District 4, Department of General Services Director David Dise

and Department of Recreation Director Gabe Albornoz. Tracy Boddy, Ross Boddy’s daughter, will

make remarks on behalf of the Ross Boddy family.

The 27,400 square foot facility features a new gymnasium, regulation-size basketball court, arts and

crafts suite with kiln, kitchen with upgraded equipment and renovated social hall. The 8.37-acre site

provides a playground and renovated soccer/softball field, volleyball court and multipurpose court

that can be used for basketball and tennis.

Following the ceremony, tours of the facility and recreational programs and activities will be available

to the public.

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October 20, 2016

Leggett, Floreen and Other Officials to Participate in Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Nancy

H. Dacek North Potomac Community Recreation Center

Saturday, October 22; 10 a.m.

13850 Travilah Road, Rockville

County Executive Ike Leggett and County Council President Nancy Floreen will participate in a ribbon

cutting ceremony for the Nancy H. Dacek North Potomac Community Recreation Center.

The new 48,000 square foot facility features a full-sized gymnasium, auxiliary gym, rock climbing wall,

exercise and weight room, spacious social hall, commercial kitchen, multi-use community room,

arts/kiln room, game room, meeting rooms, offices and organic turf field. The center will also be

home to the North Potomac Senior Center, a full-service senior center with a wide range of programs

and services for adults 55 and older.

Following the ceremony, tours of the facility and recreational programs and activities will be available

to the public.

Other officials scheduled to attend the ceremony are: Councilmembers Marc Elrich, Sidney Katz, Craig

Rice, George Leventhal and Hans Riemer. Maryland State Senator Brian J. Feldman, Maryland State

Delegate David V. Fraser-Hidalgo, Department of Recreation Director Gabe Albornoz and Department

of General Services Director David Dise.

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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Held for Nancy H. Dacek North Potomac Community

Recreation Center

For Immediate Release: Saturday, October 22, 2016

Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett, County Council members and other officials joined residents to

celebrate the ribbon cutting for the new Nancy H. Dacek North Potomac Community Recreation Center. The

facility is located at 13850 Travilah Road.

Joining Leggett at the ceremony were: Council President Nancy Floreen; Councilmembers Marc Elrich, Sidney

Katz, George Leventhal, Craig Rice, and Hans Riemer; Maryland State Senator Brian J. Feldman; Maryland

State Delegate David V. Fraser-Hidalgo; Department of Recreation Director Gabe Albornoz and Department of

General Services Director David Dise.

Special remarks were made by the late Nancy Dacek’s husband Raymond Dacek and their daughter Kim Dacek

Barnes.

“I am pleased to celebrate the opening of the Nancy H. Dacek North Potomac Community Recreation Center,”

said Leggett. Nancy and I served together on County Council for many years. She was a respected colleague

who did her homework and researched issues. I am proud to honor her memory by naming this great

community-asset for her.

“In the past ten years despite difficult economic conditions, we have opened 49 new County facilities, more

than in the 12 years before I took office when the economy was booming. This will mark the ninth recreation

facility project that has been built or renovated in the past nine years.”

The facility is named in honor of the late Nancy H. Dacek who served for 12 years as a member of the County

Council from 1990 until 2002. Following her service to the Council she served for more than a decade on the

Montgomery County Board of Elections appointed by Governors Bob Ehrlich and Martin O’Malley.

While on the Council, Dacek advocated effectively for education, public safety, preservation of open space, and

the environment. Among other efforts, she offered her steadfast support that a Community Recreation Center be

included in the area master plan for North Potomac. Dacek died in 2015.

“My family is honored to have such a beautiful facility named after my mother,” said Kim Dacek Barnes. “My

mother was a big supporter of the recreation and valued and appreciated sports and physical activity.”

“Community Recreation Centers are important and this beautiful new facility will provide opportunities for

residents to have fun, exercise and enjoy social activities and events,” said Floreen. “It is fitting to have this

Center named to honor a former Councilmember who worked hard for this community.”

This 48,000-square-foot facility features an expansive full-sized gymnasium, auxiliary gym, rock climbing wall,

exercise and weight room, spacious social hall, commercial kitchen, multi-use community room, arts/kiln room,

game room, meeting rooms, offices and more.

The 11-acre site provides a new organic multipurpose turf field, playground, bus stop at the facility, two

outdoor multi-purpose courts, preserved wetlands and parking spaces for up to 185 vehicles along with six

accessible spaces.

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The building is built with renewable, local and recycled materials to achieve a minimum LEED Silver

certification. It uses energy-efficient heating, ventilating, and air conditioning, lighting and plumbing fixtures.

The roof is a 50% vegetative green roof.

The cost of the center was approximately $19 million project. Grimm and Parker served as architect. The

construction was done by Dustin Construction, Inc.

Programing at the new center will include out-of-school youth activities, sports leagues, weight room

memberships, special events and community activities.

The center will also include the North Potomac Senior Center, a full-service senior center with a wide-range of

programs and services for adults 55 and older.

For more information, call 240-773-4800

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Montgomery County Recreation Offers Safe, Fun Halloween Activities

For Immediate Release: Tuesday, October 18, 2016

Montgomery County Recreation is hosting the following safe, fun-filled, family-friendly events this Halloween

season. All activities are free unless otherwise noted:

Friday, October 21: Harvest Fest Family Movie Night

Upper County Community Recreation Center

8201 Emory Grove Road, Gaithersburg

240-777-8077

6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Family members of all ages can come and enjoy a family-friendly movie: "Open Season 4, Scared Silly." Hot

dogs, drinks and popcorn will be served. Come make your own candy bags while enjoying a fun-filled, not so

scary movie. Register atwww.ActiveMONTGOMERY.org, activity number 27865.

October 21, 22, 28 and 29:Haunted Forest

Damascus Community Recreation Center

25520 Oak Drive, Damascus

240-777-6930

7:30 - 10 p.m.

For ages 13 and up. This is the last year to explore the chasms within the woods, those dark corners covered in

cob webs that unearth one's greatest fears with the only streams of light coming from within. Heartbeats are

elevated, as the eardrums indicate the plot is thickening and your mind races to understand what is in front of

you. Join us for a teen and adult theatrical evening in the wooded area amongst the tormented characters we all

want to escape. $13 per person.

October 26:“Spellbound: The Count and the Coven”

Holiday Park Senior Center

3950 Ferrara Drive, Wheaton

240-777-4999

1 - 2 p.m.

A modern adult Halloween play with contemporary music and dancing, heavy flirtation incantations and magic.

Viewer discretion advised.

October 26: Intergenerational Halloween Party

Holiday Park Senior Center

3950 Ferrara Drive, Wheaton

240-777-4999

5 – 6:30 p.m. Grandparents together with grandkids come dressed for the party and enjoy the fun and games

lined up for the evening.

October 27: Halloween Luncheon

Damascus Senior Center

9701 Main Street, Damascus

240-777-6995

Noon – 2 p.m. Celebrate Halloween, enjoy a delicious luncheon and dance to the music of Anna Pappas “A

Class Act.” Cost for the meal is $7 for ages 55-59, donations requested for 60+.

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October 28: Halloween Party and Parade

Damascus Community Recreation Center

25520 Oak Drive, Damascus

240-777-6930

10 a.m. – Noon

For children five and under. Have a blast wearing your favorite costume and marching in our annual Halloween

parade. We’ll have face painting, games, prizes and goodie bags. Bring a lunch.

October 28: Halloween Party with Night and Day Band

Holiday Park Senior Center

3950 Ferrara Drive, Wheaton

240-777-4999

1 – 3 p.m.

Get your tickets at the center’s front desk. $6 at the door or $4 with HPSI card.

October 29: Costume Jam

Gwendolyn E. Coffield Community Recreation Center

2450 Lyttonsville Road, Silver Spring

240-777-4900

Noon – 2 p.m.

For K - 5th graders. Wear your costumes for a chance to win a prize. We’ll have music, games, line dancing,

face painting, a photo booth and moon bounce. Refreshments will be provided. Registration is required

at www.ActiveMONTOMERY.org, activity number 28071.

October 29: Enchanted Forest Dance

Holiday Park Senior Center

3950 Ferrara Drive, Wheaton

240-777-6870

7 – 10 p.m.

For ages 15 & up with disabilities. It’s time for our annual Halloween costume dance. Come to our very own

enchanted forest, dressed as your favorite character. You might even see Snow White, Shrek, Beauty and the

Beast, Little Red Riding Hood or the Big Bad Wolf. Register at www.ActiveMONTGOMERY.org, activity

number 21829. Cost is $10.

October 31: Halloween Party

Margaret Schweinhaut Senior Center

1000 Forest Glen Road, Silver Spring

240-777-8085

Noon – 2 p.m.

Come in a costume, or just come as you are. Entertainment presented by Dick Kaufmann and the Glenn Pearson

Trio. Lunch provided through the nutrition program. Pre-registration required. Cost for lunch is $5.49 for ages

55-59, donations are requested for ages 60+.

October 31: Fall Harvest

Scotland Neighborhood Recreation Center

7700 Scotland Drive, Potomac

240-777-8075

4 – 8 p.m.

Come paint a pumpkin and enjoy some yummy Halloween treats.

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Montgomery County Announces Date for Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the

Ross J. Boddy Neighborhood Recreation Center

For Immediate Release: Thursday, October 13, 2016

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett will participate in a ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly renovated Ross Boddy Neighborhood Recreation Center on Saturday, October 29 at 10 a.m. The facility is located at 18529 Brooke Rd, Sandy Spring.

The 15,900 square foot facility was originally built as an elementary school in the 1960s and converted to a recreation center in 1982 with no comprehensive renovations until now. The renovated LEED Silver certified facility is 27,400 square feet and includes a new gymnasium, regulation basketball court, kiln room, demonstration kitchen and a renovated social hall. The renovated building also meets the latest accessibility (ADA) requirements. Outside, the 8.37 acres site has new soccer and softball fields, multipurpose courts, playground and updated site lighting. The celebration will include a ribbon cutting ceremony followed by facility tours and community activities. Information about the facility is available at the Department of General Services’ website at http://go.usa.gov/xkyAN. For information about the ceremony, call the Recreation Department at 240-777-8099.