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TheGazette

2015

S O U T H E R N MON T G OM E R Y C O U N T Y ASPEN HILL

BETHESDA

CHEVY CHASE

KENSINGTON

OLNEY

POTOMAC

ROCKVILLE

COMMUNITY GUIDE

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Welcome to The Gazette’s annual guide toMontgomery County. Do you need to know yourelected officials? Are you wondering who to callif your recycling isn’t picked up? Or maybe you’rejust looking for a new church or a sports teamfor your child. This guide is designed to help youfind out about the services and resources that wein Montgomery County can take advantage ofthroughout the year.We’ve stuffed this guide withinformation about the county and each of thecommunities we cover. So if you live in Gaith-ersburg, Germantown, Bethesda, Silver Springor Rockville, we have the lowdown on who’s whoand what’s where. Even in communities wherewe do not have Gazettes, we’ve tried to includesome information.We’ve included lists of keyinstitutions — from schools to libraries to parksto places of worship— all of which gives us anopportunity to explain howThe Gazette works.We print newspapers each week for commu-

nities in Montgomery County and cover what’shappening in your county, your town, your cityand sometimes your neighborhood.We tellyou how your child’s sports team is doing, what

schools are planning, where the movies are, andhow business is faring, and about the celebra-tions 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, byfax or just drop it by our main office in Gaithers-burg. On page 6 are some key names and num-bers to help you. And don’t forget to check ourwebsite at www.gazette.net.

ANNUAL GUIDE TO THE COUNTY

NOTE TO READERSBecauseMontgomery is so large— there

are about 1million of us living here—wemight have overlooked something you need.In some cases, because of space constraints,we have omitted some information. If youcan’t find certain information or see an error,send us an email at [email protected] ormail the information to Community Guide,9030 Comprint Court, Gaithersburg,MD20877.

ON THE COVER (FROM TOP LEFT)

Bob Waters, commander of American LegionPost 105, salutes after full-staffing the flagat the 55th annual Veterans Day Observancein Bethesda Veterans Park in November.(Dan Gross/The Gazette)

Rock Creek Valley Elementary School studentsJamel Halim (left), Isabelle Besnard, EmmaSkoglund (right) and Sarah Carey (back) cheeras one of their peers is submerged in the dunktank during the school carnival in May 2014.(Tom Fedor/The Gazette)

Owen Leonard of Aspen Hill gets into a firetruckwith the help of Sandy Spring Station 40volunteer firefighter Emma Barnett ofGaithersburg. (Dan Gross/The Gazette)

Candidates wait for the moment they receivetheir diplomas during graduation ceremonies atMontgomery College in Rockville in May 2014.(Dan Gross/The Gazette)

ANIMAL CONTROL ................................................ 13BUSINESS............................................................... 20COMMUNITIES ....................................................... 49CONTACT INFORMATION ........................................6COURTS .................................................................. 18CULTURE................................................................. 25EVENTS ......................................................................8FIRE.......................................................................... 16GOVERNMENT........................................................ 27HEALTH ................................................................... 22LEGISLATORS ........................................................ 27LIBRARIES...............................................................15POLICE .................................................................... 17POST OFFICES........................................................11RECREATION .......................................................... 29REGIONAL SERVICE CENTERS............................ 17RELIGION ................................................................ 42SCHOOLS, CALENDAR.......................................... 36SCHOOLS, HIGHER EDUCATION ..........................41SCHOOLS, PRIVATE .............................................. 33SCHOOLS, PUBLIC................................................ 37TRANSIT.................................................................. 19TRASH, RECYCLING.............................................. 13UTILITIES ................................................................ 14

INDEX4 MAY 2015

KERI RASMUSSEN/SPECIAL TO THE GAZETTE

Megan Renaghan, 5, of North Chevy Chase pauses during the annual Bike Parade at St. Paul Park in Kensington in July.

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MAIN OFFICE9030 Comprint CourtGaithersburg, MD 20877Phone: 301-948-3120Fax: 301-670-7183

SportsEditor: Ken SainPhone: 301-670-2052Fax: [email protected]

NewsEditor: Robert RandPhone: 240-864-1325Fax: [email protected]

A&EEditor: Will C. FranklinPhone: 301-670-2045Fax: [email protected]

AdvertisingCoordinator: Ashby RicePhone: 301-670-2667Fax: [email protected]

DeliveryDirector: Ken HarleyPhone: 301-670-2592Fax: [email protected]

ClassifiedsDirector: Mona BassPhone: 301-670-2526Fax: [email protected]

THE GAZETTE (WHOM TO CALL)

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There are numerousevents throughout theyear in every communityin Montgomery County.The events give neigh-bors, communities and allcounty residents a chanceto experience the cultureof the county.

JUNEMontgomery College-Rockville Summer DinnerTheatre240-567-7676www.montgomerycollege.edu/sdt

Imagination BethesdaJune 6, 201510 a.m. to 3 p.m.Children and their familiescome out every year forthis June festival featuringstreet performers, dancetroupes, actors and roamingcharacters in costume.The annual children’s streetfestival, sponsored by theBethesda Urban Partnership,highlights Bethesda’s arts inan entertaining and educational

way.301-215-6660www.bethesda.org/bethesda/imagination-bethesda

Annual Strawberry Festival atthe Sandy Spring MuseumJune 6, 2015301-774-0022www.sandyspringmuseum.org

Discover StrathmoreJune 7, 2015301-581-5100www.strathmore.org

Celebrate Gaithersburg inOlde Town Street FestivalJune 14, 2015301-258-6350www.gaithersburgmd.gov

Takoma Park Jazz FestivalJune 14, 2015P.O. Box 5833Takoma Park, Md. 20913www.tpjazzfest.org

AFI Docs Film FestivalJune 17-21, 2015Silver Springhttp://afi.com/afidocs

ANNUAL EVENTS

See EVENTS, Page 9

8 MAY 2015

TOM FEDOR/THE GAZETTE

Bill Hennessey of Montgomery Village dances to the sounds of the Patty Reese Band with Kensington’s Sharon Fitzpatrick duringthe Rockville Hometown Holidays festival in May 2014. The pair know each other through their involvement with the Washington-area Gottaswing dance instruction group.

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JULYRockville Independence Day CelebrationJuly 4Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park240-314-5022240-314-8620www.rockvillemd.gov/events

Gaithersburg Independence DayCelebrationJuly 4Montgomery County Fairgrounds301-258-6350www.gaithersburgmd.gov/leisure/special-events

Takoma Park CelebrationJuly 4Parade, concert and fireworks301-588-1635www.takomapark4th.org

Rockville Rotary Twilight RunfestJuly 18, 2015www.rockvilletwilighter.org

Montgomery County Farm TourJuly 25-26, 2015301-590-2823

Montgomery General Women’s BoardAnnual Picnic and Bazaar

EVENTSContinued from Page 8

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GREG DOHLER/THE GAZETTE

Shauna Pier of Clarksburg, her daughter Madison (back) and sons Jason (center) and Carson visit with a Brahman cow at Old McDonald’s Barn in August2014 at the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair in Gaithersburg.

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July 28, 2015www.medstarmontgomery.org/[email protected]

Bethesda Artists Markets301-215-6660www.bethesda.org

AUGUSTNational Night OutAug. 4, 2015

Montgomery County AgriculturalFairAug. 14-22, 2015301-926-3100www.mcagfair.com

SEPTEMBERGaithersburg Labor Day ParadeSept. 7, 2015301-258-6350www.gaithersburgmd.gov/leisure/special-events

Kensington Labor Day Paradeand FestivalSept. 7, 2015301-949-2424www.tok.md.gov

Damascus Community FairSept. 11-13, 2015

The fair is a reminder of thecommunity’s agricultural heritagewith livestock, poultry, plants,exhibits and a livestock and cakeauction.www.damascusfair.org

Silver Spring Jazz FestivalSept. 12, 2015240-777-5300www.silverspringdowntown.com

Parks Half-MarathonSept. 13, 2015www.parkshalfmarathon.com

Poolesville DaySept. 19, 2015Crafts, food, rides and music.Staged along Fisher Avenue.301-349-2123www.poolesvilleday.com

Takoma Park Folk FestivalSept. 20, 2015Takoma Park Middle [email protected]

Burtonsville DaysSept. 28, 2015The Burtonsville Day celebrationeach fall features a parade, arts,crafts, food and other [email protected]

OCTOBERTakoma Park Street FestivalOct. 4, 2015Arts and crafts, live music and localfood line Carroll Avenue in Old Town.301-891-6789takomaparkstreetfestival@gmail.comwww.takomafestival.com

Taste of BethesdaOct. 3, 201511 a.m. to 4 p.m.More than 40,000 people attendthis annual October food and musicfestival in the heart of WoodmontTriangle to try Bethesda restaurants’best dishes, listen to live music andenjoy activities for children.301-215-6660www.bethesda.org/bethesda/taste-bethesda

OktoberfestOct. 11, 2015Kentlands Village Green301-258-6350www.gaithersburgmd.gov/leisure/special-events/

Bethesda Row Arts FestivalOct. 17-18, 2015301-637-5684www.bethesdarowarts.org

Rockville Antique and Classic CarShowOct. 17, 2015

Glenview Mansion at Rockville CivicCenter Park240-314-8620240-314-5022www.rockvillemd.gov/events

Potomac DayThe Potomac Chamber of Commerceholds the annual celebration ofPotomac Village life on the lastSaturday in October. The eventfeatures a parade, craft show,sidewalk sales and promotions andfamily-oriented activities.

NOVEMBERVeterans Day CelebrationNov. 11, 2015Veterans Park, Rockville Pike andVeirs Mill Roadwww.rockvillemd.gov/events

Museum Shop Around/StrathmoreNov. 12-14, 2015301-581-5200www.strathmore.org

Montgomery County ThanksgivingDay ParadeNov. 21, 2015311www.silverspringdowntown.com

Turkey ChaseNov. 26, 2015For nearly 30 years, the Bethesda-

Chevy Chase Branch of the YMCA ofMetropolitan Washington has stagedthis 10K race Thanksgiving morning.www.turkeychase.com

Garden of Lights at BrooksideGardensNov. 27, 2015 - Jan. 3, 2016.The event is closed Dec. 24 and 25.Hours are: Sunday through Thursday5:30 to 9 p.m. and Friday throughSaturday 5:30 to 10 p.m. The venueis open New Year’s Eve until 9 p.m.The last car is admitted 30 minutesbefore closing each night of theshow.301-962-1453www.brooksidegardens.org

Winter Lights Festival at SenecaCreek State ParkNov. 27-Dec. 31, 2015301-258-6350www.gaithersburgmd.gov/leisure/special-events

DECEMBERChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Festival of LightsDec. 3, 2015-Jan. 1, 2016301-587-0144

Bethesda’s Winter WonderlandDec. 5, 2015301-215-6660www.bethesda.org/bethesda/winter-wonderland

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602Liquor Tastings every weekend!See our tastings page for details or visit us on Facebook and Twitter.www.montgomerycountymd.gov/dlc/retail/events

• Gift cards available for purchase• An average of 4,000 wines stocked in each store, with special orders available.• An outstanding selection of bourbons and single malt scotches• Look up products with our website portal; www.montgomerycountymd.gov/dlcsearch

BETHESDA7920 Hampden Lane...................................................................................240-773-20065432 Westbard Avenue (Westwood)...........................................................240-773-2024BURTONSVILLENEW LOCATION:15620 Columbia Pike (near Giant)...................................240-773-2007CHEVY CHASE11 Wisconsin Circle (near Friendship Heights Metro) ................................240-773-2009CLARKSBURG12051 Chestnut Branch Way (near Harris Teeter).......................................240-773-2011DARNESTOWN12155 Darnestown Road.............................................................................240-773-2028GAITHERSBURG866 Muddy Branch Road............................................................................240-773-205716535 South Frederick Rd (Walnut Hill)......................................................240-773-2004GERMANTOWN18323 Leaman Farm Road (Kingsview) ......................................................240-773-201420946 Frederick Road (Milestone)..............................................................240-773-201620650 Seneca Meadows Pkwy (near Wegman’s).......................................240-773-2022KENSINGTON3733 University Blvd. (near China Gourmet)...............................................240-773-2013MONTGOMERY VILLAGE/GOSHEN20004 Goshen Road (near Giant) ...............................................................240-773-2017OLNEY17825 Georgia Avenue (near Safeway).......................................................240-773-2019POTOMAC11301 Seven Locks Road (Cabin John Mall) .............................................240-773-200510132 River Road (intersection of Falls Rd. and River Rd.)........................240-773-2020ROCKVILLE832-836 Rockville Pike ...............................................................................240-773-205514937 Shady Grove Road (Fallsgrove)........................................................240-773-201812015 Rockville Pike (Montrose Center) ....................................................240-773-2003SILVER SPRING/WHEATON15517 New Hampshire (Cloverly) ...............................................................240-773-20108706-B Flower Avenue ...............................................................................240-773-20568715 Colesville Road (downtown Silver Spring)..........................................240-773-202111407 Georgia Avenue (Wheaton) ..............................................................240-773-202511239 New Hampshire Ave. (White Oak Center)........................................240-773-20263824 International Drive (Leisure World).....................................................240-773-2015

For tracking updates, toschedule delivery alerts orrequest delivery, sign up atmy.usps.com.Or call, toll-free, 800-275-8777 to track apackage, get post office andredelivery information, andmore. For additional informa-tion, including post officelocations, visit usps.com.

Ashton Post Office19 Olney Sandy Spring RoadAshton, MD 20861301-774-0100

Aspen Hill Finance Station14030 Connecticut Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20906301-871-4442

Barnesville Post Office22110 Beallsville RoadBarnesville, MD 20838301-972-8153

Bethesda Post Office6900 Wisconsin Ave.Suite 100Bethesda, MD 20815301-941-2670

Boyds Main Office15300 Barnesville RoadBoyds, MD 20841301-972-9527

Brookeville Main Office22311 Georgia Ave.Brookeville, MD 20833301-260-2975

Burtonsville Main Post Office15210 Dino DriveBurtonsville, MD 20866301-476-9371

Cabin John Main Office7945 MacArthur Blvd., Suite 101Cabin John, MD 20818301-229-6977

Chevy Chase Branch5910 Connecticut Ave.Chevy Chase, MD 20815301-941-2793

Clarksburg Main Office22505 Gateway Center DriveClarksburg, MD 20871301-540-0856

Colesville Branch13217 New Hampshire Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20904301-879-2331

Damascus Main Office26400 Woodfield RoadDamascus, MD 20872301-253-3781

Derwood Station17533 Redland RoadDerwood, MD 20855301-527-1103

Diamond Farms Post Office23 Firstfield RoadGaithersburg, MD 20878301-208-3735

Dickerson Main Office22145 Dickerson RoadDickerson, MD 20842301-428-8243

Forest Glen Post Office2460 Linden Lane, Unit 161Silver Spring, MD 20910301-295-7594

Friendship Heights Station5530 Wisconsin Ave.Chevy Chase, MD 20815301-941-2695

Gaithersburg Post Office21 S. Summit Ave.Gaithersburg, MD 20877301-208-3701

Garrett Park Main Office4600 Waverly Ave.Garrett Park, MD 20896301-933-2580

Glen Echo Main Office6106 Harvard Ave.Glen Echo, MD 20812301-229-3025

Kensington Main Office10325 Kensington ParkwayKensington, MD 20895301-949-2863

Kentlands Post Office618 Center Point WayGaithersburg, MD 20878301-869-4866

Leisure World3802 International DriveSilver Spring, MD 20906301-438-8741

Montgomery Village Post Office10079 Stedwick RoadMontgomery Village, MD 20886301-208-3716

National Naval Medical CenterStation8901 Rockville PikeBethesda, MD 20889301-941-2787

Olney Post Office3570 Olney-Laytonsville RoadOlney, MD 20832301-260-9013

Pike Station143 Rollins Ave.Rockville, MD 20852301-231-5973

Poolesville Post Office19820 Fisher Ave.Poolesville, MD 20837301-605-0544

Potomac Post Office10221 River RoadPotomac, MD 20854301-983-4671

Rockville Post Office500 N. Washington St.Rockville, MD 20850301-762-5802

Sandy Spring Main Office901 Olney-Sandy Spring RoadSandy Spring, MD 20860301-929-9135

Silver Spring Main Office8653 16th St.Silver Spring, MD 20910301-608-1300

Silver Spring Finance Center8455 Colesville RoadSilver Spring, MD 20910301-608-1305

Suburban Maryland Window SCV16501 Shady Grove RoadGaithersburg, MD 20898301-670-6085

Takoma Park Post Office6909 Laurel Ave.Takoma Park, MD 20912301-270-4392

Twinbrook Station2001 Veirs Mill RoadRockville, MD 20851301-762-8536

Washington Grove111 Washington Grove LaneWashington Grove, MD 20880301-948-5009

Westlake Post Office10421 Motor City DriveBethesda, MD 20817301-767-1742

Wheaton Branch11431 Amherst Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20902301-929-7835

Woodmoor Station110 University Blvd. W.Silver Spring, MD 20901301-754-1705

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Customers for the post office on Wisconsin Avenue in Bethesda are prohibited from parking in the adjacent lot.

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TRASHTheMontgomery County

Division of SolidWaste Servic-es provides refuse collectionservices to a portion of thecounty’s single-family house-holds, predominantly in thedowncounty area. Residentsliving in the remainder of thecountymust subscribe forrefuse collection services withprivate collectors or obtainservice through their home-owner associations. Peopleliving inmunicipalitiesmustcontact their local jurisdic-tion formore information.For questions about trash, callthe county at 240-777-0311 orvisit www.montgomerycoun-tymd.gov/solidwaste.

RECYCLINGTheMontgomery County

Division of SolidWasteServices provides recyclingcollection services to allsingle-family households inthe county, with the exceptionof households inmunicipali-ties where their local juris-diction or a private collectorprovides recycling collectionservices. In the blue recyclingbin, residents can recycleglass bottles and jars, alu-minumcans and foil prod-ucts, bi-metal steel/tin cans,aerosol cans that containednon-hazardous or non-automotivematerials, andplastic bottles, containers,jars, tubs, lids, caps, trays, delicontainers, plastic clamshellcontainers and deli contain-ers, pails, buckets and flowerpots. In the bluewheeledrecycling cart residents canrecycle cardboard boxes,newspaper,magazines, officeand copier paper, telephonebooks, paperback and hard-cover books, shredded paper,coated paper items such asmilk and juice cartons andfrozen food boxes. Residentsmay also recycle all thesepaper and cardboard items by

placing them in a cardboardboxwith a lid or a paper bagor by bundling themwithstring or twine and placingthe bag/box/bundle besidetheir blue bin at the curb. Byusing reusable containers orpaper lawn bags, residentsmay recycle grass clippings,leaves, garden trimmingsand brush. Or, try backyardcomposting of leaves andgrass, or grasscycling byleaving grass clippings on thelawn aftermowing.To recyclescrapmetal items such asappliances, bicycles,metalfurniture, lawnmowers, filingcabinets andmore, call 240-777-0311 by 7 p.m. the busi-ness day before your recyclingcollection day or go onlineto schedule a special scrapmetal recycling collectionby 11:59 p.m. the day beforeyour recycling collection day.Curbside recycling collec-tion is once per week andrecyclablesmust be set out atthe curb by 7 a.m.The countyalso recycles other items suchas computers, televisions andother consumer electronicitems,motor oil, antifreeze,

tires, textiles, used cookingoil and reusable buildingsupplies. These items canbe dropped off in person atthe ShadyGrove ProcessingFacility &Transfer Station/Recycling Center located at16101/16105 Frederick RoadinDerwood. Formore infor-mation about recycling, callthe county at 240-777-0311,or visit www.montgomery-countymd.gov/recycling.

MONTGOMERY COUNTYANIMAL CONTROL

InMontgomery County,animal-related issues andconcerns are primarilyhandled by theMontgomeryCounty PoliceDepartment’sAnimal ServicesDivisionlocated at the Animal Servicesand Adoption Center, 7315MuncasterMill Road inDer-wood. It is the law inMont-gomery County that all dogs,cats and ferrets fourmonthsof age or older receive a cur-rent rabies vaccination andthat dogs and cats be licensedthrough the county or a localmunicipality. Residents of the

cities of Rockville andGaith-ersburgmust license theirpets with theirmunicipality.

Animal ServicesDivisionofficers are responsible forresponding to and investigat-ing calls seven days aweek,24 hours-a-day for animals at-large, cruelty andneglect, nui-sance and noise complaints,injuredwildlife, and rabid orother aggressive or dangerousanimals. They also conductinspections of animal-relatedbusinesses in the county.TheAnimal Services and Adop-tion Center serves all animalsin need fromdogs and catsto farm animals, wildlife andexotic animals. It offers adop-tions, lost and found pet as-sistance, vaccination clinics,education and outreach.Thecounty alsomanages a deadanimal removal program thatdisposes of dead deer or otherlarge animals that are besideor obstructing roadways.

To reach theMontgomeryCounty Animal Services andAdoption Center or inquireabout pet adoptions, petlicensing, to report a lost pet

or other animal sheltermat-ters, call 240-773-5900 or visitwww.montgomerycountymd.gov/asd.

Calls for dead animal pick-up should bemade to 311or, if calling fromoutside thecounty, 240-777-0311.

Call 911 to report animal-related emergencies includ-ing:

• Animal attacks in prog-ress

• An animal locked in ahot car

• Animal cruelty in prog-ress

• An animal creating a traf-fic hazard

Call the police nonemer-gency number—301-279-8000— to report nonemer-gency animal-related issuesand complaints including:

• A sick, injured or aban-doned animal

• A stray animal• An animal neglect situ-

ation• An animal in a trap is-

sued byMontgomery County• An animal in distress due

to severeweather conditions(animals without shelter orwater)

• An animal threateningthewell-being of a communi-tymember (not in-progress)

• An animal bite/attack(not in-progress)

• An animal nuisance suchas a barking dog or an ownernot cleaning up after a pet

For general animal ques-tions, those residingwithinthe city limits of Rockville andGaithersburg should contacttheir separateDepartments ofAnimal Control.

Call 301-258-6343 forGaithersburg City residents—Animal Control

Call 240-314-8937 forRockville City residents—Animal Control

TR ASH, RECYCLING, ANIMAL CONTROL

DAN GROSS/THE GAZETTE

Trash haulers pick up garbage as the snow begins to fall in Olney in January 2014.

MontgomeryCounty’s largestelectric provider isPepco, which servesapproximately 324,000customers in thecounty.

Potomac Edison (aFirstEnergy Company)and Baltimore Gas &Electric (BGE) alsoprovide electric ser-vice in some areas ofMontgomery County.

As of May, ExelonCorp. of Chicago isseeking regulatoryapproval to acquirePepco’s parent com-pany, Pepco HoldingsInc. If the deal goesthrough, Exelon wouldown Pepco in additionto BGE, which it cur-rently owns.

Washington GasCo. supplies naturalgas in the county.

Verizon provideslocal telephoneservice in the county.Long distance serviceis provided by AT&T.

Cable televisionservices in Mont-gomery County areprovided by Comcast,Verizon FiOS andRCN.Water and sewer ser-vice in MontgomeryCounty is providedby theWashingtonSuburban SanitaryCommission.

Utilities operat-ing in Maryland areregulated through theMaryland Public Ser-vice Commission.

Baltimore Gas & Electric2 Center Plaza110 W. Fayette St.Baltimore, MD 21201For emergencies andResidential CustomerService: 800-685-0123Business Customer Service:800-265-6177To report an outage: 877-778-2222

www.bge.com

Maryland Public ServiceCommission6 St. Paul St., 16th floorBaltimore, MD 21202410-767-8000800-492-0474psc.state.md.us

Pepco701 9th Street, N.W.Washington, DC 20068Customer Service: 202-833-7500Outages and Emergencies:1-877-737-2662www.pepco.com

Potomac Edison800 Cabin Hill DriveGreensburg, PA 156011-800-686-0011To report an outage: 1-888-544-4877www.firstenergycorp.com

Verizon Corporate Offices140 West St.New York, NY 10007800-837-4966www.verizon.com

Washington Gas Co.101 Constitution Ave. NWWashington, DC 20080Gas Emergency Line: 703-750-1400 or 800-752-7520Customer Service andBilling: 703-750-1000www.washgas.com

Walk-In Offices:1100 H St., NWFirst FloorWashington, DC 200808 a.m. to 4 p.m.

2300 Martin Luther King Jr.Ave., SEWashington, DC 200328 a.m. to 4 p.m.

1800 N. Market St.Frederick, MD 217018 a.m. to 4 p.m.

350 Hillandale LaneWinchester, VA 226028 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Washington SuburbanSanitary Commission(WSSC)14501 Sweitzer LaneLaurel, MD 20707Emergency or 24-HourService: 301-206-4002Toll Free: 800-826-6439Customer Relations: 301-206-4001Main: 301-206-9772

UTILITIES14 MAY 2015

KATHLEEN J. BRYAN/THE GAZETTE

A Pepco worker helps restorate electricity at the intersection of Lincoln and Carroll avenues in Takoma Park.

MontgomeryCounty Public Librariesis your destination for aworld of free informa-tion, education andentertainment — allavailable with your freelibrary card. Materialsfor adults, teens andchildren are part of ev-ery library’s collection.Need to find a job?

Want to know how toace the SATs, build adeck, train your dog,write a will, lose weightor repair your PC? Allthis information andmore are free at yourlocal library.Do you enjoy read-

ing but never haveenough time to sitdown with a book? Thelibrary’s thousands ofbooks on tape or CDcan entertain and edu-cate you in your car orat your exercise class.You also can check outfree DVDs for childrenand adults.Don’t have your

own computer athome, or don’t haveInternet access? Yourlocal library has PCsto use at no charge,with Internet access,MSWord andMS Excelavailable. Have yourown wireless-enabledlaptop? All Montgom-ery County libraries arefree wireless hot spots.Programs for all

ages, from babies toseniors, are offered atvarious branches. Elec-tronic resources areavailable for businessesand personal inves-tors. New Americanscan access computers,electronic resourcesand language learninglabs, join ConversationClubs to learn Eng-lish and participate in

Spanish and Chineseconversation clubs.

Administrative OfficesSuite 31021 Maryland Ave.Rockville, MD 20850240-777-0002Ask-a-Librarian: 240-777-0001TTY: 240-777-0902www.montgomerycountymd.gov/library

Friends of the Library240-777-0020

Aspen Hill Library4407 Aspen Hill RoadRockville, MD 20853240-773-9410

Bethesda Library7400 Arlington RoadBethesda, MD 20814240-777-0970

Chevy Chase Library8005 Connecticut Ave.Chevy Chase, MD 20815240-773-9590

Damascus Library9701 Main St.Damascus, MD 20872240-773-9444TTY: 301-253-0148

Davis Library6400 Democracy Blvd.Bethesda, MD 20817240-777-0922

Gaithersburg Library18330 Montgomery VillageAve.Gaithersburg, MD 20879240-773-9490

Germantown Library19840 Century Blvd.Germantown, MD 20874240-777-0110

Kensington Park Library4201 Knowles Ave.Kensington, MD 20895240-773-9515

Little Falls Library5501 Massachusetts Ave.Bethesda, MD 20816240-773-9520

Long Branch Library8800 Garland Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20901240-777-0910TTY: 301-565-7662

Noyes Library for YoungChildren10237 Carroll PlaceKensington, MD 20895240-773-9570

Olney Library3500 Olney-Laytonsville RoadOlney, MD 20832240-773-9545

Poolesville Library19633 Fisher Ave.Poolesville, MD 20837240-773-9550TTY: 301-972-7825

Potomac Library10101 Glenolden DrivePotomac, MD 20854240-777-0690TTY: 301-765-4083

Marilyn J. Praisner(Fairland) Library14910 Old Columbia PikeBurtonsville, MD 20866240-773-9460

Quince Orchard Library15831 Quince Orchard RoadGaithersburg, MD 20878240-777-0200

Rockville Memorial Library21 Maryland Ave.Rockville, MD 20850240-777-0140TTY: 240-777-0902

Silver Spring LibraryClosed for move to newfacilityCall 240-777-0001 foraccount managementinformation.To be open on June 20, 2015900 Wayne Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20910

Twinbrook Library202 Meadow Hall DriveRockville, MD 20851240-777-0240TTY: 240-777-0904

Wheaton Library11701 Georgia Ave.Wheaton, MD 20902240-777-0678

White Oak Library11701 New Hampshire Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20904240-773-9555

LIBR ARIES15MAY 2015


Helena Sonnier reads “The Hungry Dinosaur” with her mother, Jennifer Sonnier of Brinklow (left), andher grandmother Susan White of Columbia in the children’s section of the Olney Library.

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MontgomeryCounty’s fire and res-cue services (www.montgomerycoun-tymd.gov) are providedby volunteersand career staff.

TheDepartment of Fire andRescueServices employs full-timefire andrescueworkerswhoare assigned to thevarious fire departments throughoutthe county.

The components of theMontgom-eryCounty Fire andRescue Servicesoperate under thepolicy-makingauthority of the Fire andRescueCom-mission.

ScottGoldstein is the county’s act-ingfire chief, headof theMontgomeryCounty Fire andRescue Service.

USEFUL NUMBERSFire Chief: 240-777-2486

Fire Marshal: 240-777-2457

Emergency Medical Services: 240-777-2453

Arson Tip Line: 240-777-2263

Fire and Rescue CommissionPublic Safety Headquarters100 Edison Park DriveGaithersburg, MD 20878240-777-2408

Montgomery County Fire and RescueService100 Edison Park DriveGaithersburg, MD 20878240-777-2400

STATIONSBethesda Fire Department Station 66600 Wisconsin Ave.Bethesda, MD 20815240-773-4706

Bethesda Fire Station 209041 Old Georgetown RoadBethesda, MD 20814240-773-4720

Bethesda Fire Station 266700 Democracy Blvd.Bethesda, MD 20814240-773-4726

Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue SquadRescue 15020 Battery LaneBethesda, MD 20814240-773-4741

Burtonsville Volunteer Fire DepartmentStation 1513900 Old Columbia PikeBurtonsville, MD 20866240-773-4715

Cabin John Volunteer Fire Station 108001 River RoadWest Bethesda, MD 20817

240-773-4710

Cabin John Volunteer Fire Station 309404 Falls RoadPotomac, MD 20854240-773-4730

Chevy Chase Fire Station 78001 Connecticut Ave.Chevy Chase, MD 20815240-773-4707

Clarksburg Fire Station 3522610 Gateway Center DriveSuite 400Clarksburg, MD 20871240-773-4735

Damascus Volunteer Fire Station 1326334 Ridge RoadDamascus, MD 20872240-773-4713

Gaithersburg-Washington Grove FireStation 287272 Muncaster Mill RoadDerwood, MD 20855240-773-4728

Gaithersburg-Washington Grove FireStation 8801 Russell Ave.Gaithersburg, MD 20879240-773-4708

Germantown Fire Station 2218910 Germantown RoadGermantown, MD 20874240-773-4722

Germantown Volunteer Fire Station 2920001 Crystal Rock DriveGermantown, MD 20874240-773-4729

Germantown Station 3420633 Boland Farm Road

Germantown, MD 20876240-773-4734

Glen Echo Volunteer Fire Station 115920 Massachusetts Ave.Bethesda, MD 20816240-773-4711

Hillandale Volunteer Fire Station 1210617 New Hampshire Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20903240-773-4712

Hillandale Volunteer Fire Station 2413216 New Hampshire Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20904240-773-4724

Hyattstown Volunteer Fire Station 925801 Frederick RoadClarksburg, MD 20871240-773-4709

Kensington Volunteer Fire AdministrativeOfficesP.O. Box 222Kensington, MD 20895301-929-8000www.kvfd.org

Kensington Volunteer FireInterim Station 1811435 Grandview Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20902240-773-4718

Kensington Volunteer Fire Station 2112500 Veirs Mill RoadKensington, MD 20853240-773-4721

Kensington Volunteer Fire Station 2514401 Connecticut Ave.Layhill, MD 20906240-773-4725

Kensington Volunteer Fire Station 5

10620 Connecticut Ave.Kensington, MD 20895240-773-4705

Laytonsville District Volunteer FireDepartment, Station 1721400 Laytonsville RoadLaytonsville, MD 20879240-773-4717

Rockville Volunteer Fire Station 23121 Rollins Ave.Rockville, MD 20852240-773-4723

Rockville Volunteer Fire Station 3380 Hungerford DriveRockville, MD 20850240-773-4703

Rockville Volunteer Fire Station 3112100 Darnestown RoadNorth Potomac, MD 20878240-773-4731

Rockville Station 329615 Darnestown RoadRockville, MD 20850240-773-4732

Rockville Volunteer Fire Station 3311430 Falls RoadPotomac, MD 20854240-773-4733

Sandy Spring Volunteer Fire Station 417921 Brooke RoadSandy Spring, MD 20860240-773-4704

Sandy Spring Volunteer Fire Station 4016911 Georgia Ave.Olney, MD 20832240-773-4740

Silver Spring Volunteer Fire Station 18110 Georgia Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20910240-773-4701

Silver Spring Volunteer Fire Station 16111 University Blvd. E.Silver Spring, MD 20901240-773-4716

Silver Spring Volunteer Fire Station 191945 Seminary RoadSilver Spring, MD 20910240-773-4719

Takoma Park Volunteer Fire Station 27201 Carroll Ave.Takoma Park, MD 20912240-773-4702

Upper Montgomery County Volunteer FireStation 1419801 Beallsville RoadBeallsville, MD 20839240-773-4714

Wheaton Rescue Squad Rescue 22400 Arcola Ave.Wheaton, MD 20902240-773-4742

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(From left) Award winners Firefighter III Christopher Crown, Firefighter Paramedic Adam Doughertyand Master Firefighter Clark Oliver in front of Paramedic Engine 728 at the Derwood station.

17MAY 2015

MONTGOMERY COUNTYPOLICE DEPARTMENT

The Montgomery CountyPolice Department has morethan 1,133 patrol officers,most of whom work out of sixdistrict police stations andnumerous substations in themore populous regions of thecounty. The department is ledby Chief J. Thomas Manger.

Police headquarters arelocated in Public Safety Head-quarters, 100 Edison ParkDrive, in Gaithersburg.

Operations for the policedepartment’s Rockville districtalso were relocated to the newcounty public safety head-quarters.

PARK POLICEThe Montgomery County

Park Police is the law enforce-ment arm of the Maryland-National Capital Park andPlanning Commission, a bi-county agency responsible forpark property in Montgomeryand Prince George’s counties.

The park system in Mont-gomery County includes 420parks covering 36,000 acres,100 miles of hiking and bikingtrails and 219 playgrounds,swimming pools, camp-grounds, golf courses. horsestables, soccer stadiums andstream valleys.

Also falling under parkpolice jurisdiction are homesand businesses located in thepark system. www.mc-mncp-pc.org

CRIME SOLVERSCrime Solvers is a program

designed to enlist the public’shelp in solving crimes. Theprogram, funded by privatedonations, pays a cash rewardfor information leading toan arrest or indictment fora felony crime or personswanted for a felony crime.

USEFUL NUMBERSPolice Headquarters

J. Thomas MangerChief of Police100 Edison Park DriveGaithersburg MD 20878311

Police Headquarters100 Edison Park DriveGaithersburg, MD 20878301-279-8000www.montgomerycountymd.gov

Montgomery County Maryland-National Capital Park PoliceDivision12751 Layhill RoadSilver Spring, MD 20906Emergencies: 301-949-3010Non-emergencies: 301-949-8010

Animal Services and AdoptionCenter7315 Muncaster Mill RoadDerwood, MD 20855240-773-5900

DISTRICT STATIONSRockville DistrictFirst District, serving the followingcommunities: Rockville, Potomac,North Potomac, Darnestown andDerwood.James Fenner, Commander100 Edison Park DriveGaithersburg, MD 20878240-773-6070

Bethesda DistrictSecond District, serving the followingcommunities: Bethesda, Chevy Chase,Friendship Heights, Kensington,Garrett Park, portions of SilverSpring, North Bethesda, Glen Echo,Cabin John and Oakmont.David Falcinelli, Commander7359 Wisconsin Ave.Bethesda, MD 20814240-773-6700

Silver Spring DistrictThird District, serving the followingcommunities: Silver Spring,surrounding downtown area, WhiteOak, Hillandale, Fairland, Burtonsville,Takoma Park and sections ofColesville.Marcus Jones, Commander1002 Milestone DriveSilver Spring, MD 20904240-773-6800

Wheaton DistrictFourth District, serving thefollowing communities: Wheaton,Glenmont, Colesville, Spencerville,Cloverly, Norbeck, Norwood, Olney,Brookeville, Ashton, Sandy Spring,Ednor, Redland, Brinklow and AspenHill.Laura Lanham, Commander2300 Randolph RoadWheaton, MD 20902240-773-5500

Germantown DistrictFifth District, serving the followingcommunities: Germantown,Damascus, Poolesville, Laytonsville,Hyattstown, Barnesville, Beallsville,Dickerson, Dawsonville, Boyds,Clarksburg and portions ofGaithersburg with Laytonsville ZIPcode.Dave Gillespie, Commander20000 Aircraft DriveGermantown, MD 20874240-773-6200

Gaithersburg DistrictSixth District, serving the followingcommunities: Gaithersburg,Montgomery Village, WashingtonGrove and Quince Orchard.Willie Parker-Loan, Commander45 West Watkins Mill RoadGaithersburg, MD 20878240-773-5700

MUNICIPAL POLICEChevy Chase Village PoliceDepartmentJohn Fitzgerald, Chief5906 Connecticut Ave.Chevy Chase, MD 20815301-654-7300www.ccvillage.org

Gaithersburg City PoliceDepartmentMark Sroka, Chief14 Fulks Corner Ave.Gaithersburg, MD 20877301-258-6400www.gaithersburgmd.gov

Takoma Park Police DepartmentAlan Goldberg, Chief7500 Maple Ave.Takoma Park, MD 20912301-270-1100www.takomaparkmd.gov

OTHER USEFUL NUMBERSAbandoned Vehicle Section240-773-6411

Auto Theft Unit240-773-6370

Police Tip Line240-773-8477

Department of Correction andRehabilitation240-777-9976

Domestic Violence Unit240-773-5050

Family Crimes Division240-773-5400

Financial Crimes Section240-773-6330

Maryland State Police (Rockville)301-424-2101

POLICE

Montgomery Countyhas five regional servicecenters: Bethesda-ChevyChase, Eastern Montgom-ery, Mid-County, SilverSpring and Upcounty. Thecenters link residents withavailable county servicesand programs, such asmedical clinics, job trainingand food banks. They alsoprovide liaisons betweenthe county, residents andbusinesses. They have citi-zens advisory boards andwork with individuals, com-munity groups, regionalcitizen advisory boards andother agencies to provideinformation, identify andassess regional issues, andrecommend and imple-ment solutions.

For more information,go to the county website atwww.montgomerycoun-tymd.gov/government/rsc.html.

Bethesda-Chevy ChaseRegional Services CenterKenneth B. J. Hartman, directorIncludes the 19-member WesternMontgomery County CitizensAdvisory Board, which representscitizens in Bethesda, Cabin John,Chevy Chase, Friendship Heights,Garrett Park, Glen Echo, NorthBethesda, Potomac and Rockvilleand advises officials on a varietyof issues.The board usually meets at 7 p.m.the third Monday of the month atthe center.4805 Edgemoor LaneBethesda, MD 20814240-777-8200

Eastern Montgomery RegionalServices CenterJewru Bandeh, directorIncludes the 18-member EastCounty Citizens Advisory Board,which represents citizens ina 47.5-square-mile area thatincludes Burtonsville, Colesville,Cloverly, Fairland and White Oakand advises local officials. Theboard meets at 7:15 p.m. the firstWednesday of each month at the

center.3300 Briggs Chaney RoadSilver Spring, MD 20904240-777-8400

Mid-County Regional ServicesCenterAna Lopez van Balen, directorIncludes the 15-member Mid-County Citizens Advisory Board,which represents citizens inAshton, Aspen Hill, Brookeville,Capital View, Derwood, ForestGlen, Glenmont, Kemp Mill,Kensington, Layhill, Norbeck,Olney, Upper Rock Creek, SandySpring and Wheaton.Board meetings take place at7 p.m. the third Tuesday of themonth at the center.2424 Reedie DriveWheaton, MD 20902240-777-8101

Silver Spring Regional ServicesCenterReemberto Rodriguez, directorIncludes the 18-member SilverSpring Citizens Advisory Board,which represents citizens in NorthSilver Spring, West Silver Spring,East Silver Spring, Four Corners,Long Branch, Takoma Park andthe Central Business District.The board meets at 7 p.m. thesecond Monday of the month inthe Silver Spring Civic Building.One Veterans PlaceSilver Spring, MD 20910240-777-5301

Sidney Kramer UpcountyRegional Services CenterCatherine Matthews, directorIncludes the 20-memberUpcounty Citizens AdvisoryBoard, which represents citizensin a 250-square-mile area thatincludes Boyds, Clarksburg,Darnestown, Damascus, Derwood,Gaithersburg, Germantown,Goshen, Laytonsville, Hyattstown,Dickerson, Barnesville, Beallsville,Tobytown, Washington Grove,Montgomery Village, Poolesvilleand North Potomac.The board usually meets at 7p.m. on the second Monday of themonth at the center.12900 Middlebrook Road, Suite1000Germantown, MD 20874240-777-8040

REGIONALSERVICECENTERS

18 MAY 2015

The court system inMontgomery County isheadquartered in thecounty seat, Rockville.Here is a brief overviewof the legal system:

DISTRICT ANDCIRCUIT COURT

There are two levelsof trial courts: the state-run District Court, op-erating in Rockville andSilver Spring, and thecounty-run Circuit Courtof Montgomery County(part of Maryland’s SixthJudicial Circuit withFrederick) in Rockville.

Generally speak-ing, the District Courthandles small claimscases, as well as misde-meanors and felonieswith penalties of lessthan three years in jailor as much as $5,000 in

fines. Speeding, red-lightrunning, drunken driv-ing and landlord-tenantcases generally are heardthere.

All trials in DistrictCourt are argued beforea judge; the court hearsno jury trials.

The Circuit Courthandles major civil andcriminal cases, familylaw cases such as divorceand custody, and ap-peals from the DistrictCourt. It is the only courtin the county to havejury trials.

Juvenile Court is partof the Circuit Court.Thecounty’s District Courthas 12 judges, includingAdministrative Judge Eu-geneWolfe.The county’sCircuit Court has 22judges, including CountyAdministrative Judge

JohnW. Debelius III.Information is at

courts.state.md.us.

COURTHOUSESThe state’s attorney forMontgomery County is electedfor four years. John McCarthy(D) was elected in 2006,2010 and again in 2014.

District Court-Rockville191 E. Jefferson St.Rockville, MD 20850800-944-1341Administrative clerk: JudyLohmanCivil. criminal, traffic: 301-563-8800

District Court-Silver Spring8552 Second Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20910301-563-8500

Circuit Court ofMontgomery CountyJudicial Center50 Maryland Ave.Rockville, MD 20850Clerk’s Office: 240-777-9400Jury duty questions: 240-777-

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STATE’S ATTORNEYState’s Attorney’s OfficeState’s Attorney: JohnMcCarthy (D)Fifth Floor50 Maryland Ave.Rockville, MD 20850240-777-7300

Register of Wills/Orphans’Court50 Maryland Ave.Rockville, MD 20850240-777-9600

OTHER ORGANIZATIONSBar Association ofMontgomery County27 W. Jefferson St.Rockville, MD 20850301-424-3454The Bar Foundation: 301-340-2534The Bar Foundation offers freelegal services and charitablesupport to the community.Lawyer Referral Service: 301-279-9100Pro Bono: 301-424-7651www.barmont.gov

Public Defender (criminalcases only)191 E. Jefferson St.Rockville, MD 20850301-563-8900www.opd.state.md.us/8552 Second Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20910301-563-8701

Charles W. Gilchrist Centerfor Cultural DiversityOffers basic legal assistance,citizenship and civic classes,immigration advice, healthservices, English classes andother resources.

Headquarters - Mid-County Regional ServicesCenter2424 Reedie DriveSuite 220Wheaton, MD 20902240-777-4940

Wheaton Library Site11701 Georgia Ave.Wheaton, MD 20902240-777-4950

Gaithersburg Library Site18330 Montgomery VillageAve.

Gaithersburg, MD 20879240-777-4960Maryland Legal Aid600 Jefferson PlazaSuite 430Rockville, MD 20852855-880-9487www.mdlab.org

Montgomery County FamilyJustice Center600 Jefferson PlazaSuite 500Rockville, MD 20852240-773-044424-Hour Crisis Line: 240-777-4000

Spanish Catholic CenterCatholic CharitiesArchdiocese of Washington’sSpanish Catholic Centeroffers medical and dentalclinics, job training programs,English classes, a foodpantry and case managementservices. It offers holisticservices to immigrants fromaround the world.201 E. Diamond Ave.Gaithersburg, MD 20877301-740-2523www.catholiccharitiesdc.org/legalnetwork

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Although it mightseem as if everyonein the county drives,public transportation iswidely available. Belowis information on whereyou can find a ticketto ride and a few tipson how you can moresanely reach your desti-nation.

There aremanywaysto get aroundMont-gomery County.Metro-rail,Metrobus and RideOn serve the county.With the addition ofbicycle racks on all RideOn buses, cyclingmaybe a good alternative.

The best way toavoid traffic is to avoiddriving during rushhour. Peak travel timesgenerally are consideredto be 7 to 9:30 a.m. and 4to 7 p.m.

PARK AND RIDE LOTSThere are a number of county,state and privately maintainedfree park-and-ride commuterlots with connecting busesthat allow you to meet yourcarpool or to take publictransportation.Ride-On: 240-773-3556Maintenance problems:240-777-8740www.rideonbus.com

Park-and-ride lots:Interstate 270 corridorand vicinityWestfield ShoppingtownMontgomery, MontgomeryMall: Westlake Terrace andWestlake Drive. Bus Routes:Ride On 6, 26, 38, 47, 96.Metrobus J1, 2, 3, Bethesda-Silver Spring Line.Montrose Road/Md. 355Parking Facility: NorthBethesda, Rockville Pike andMontrose Road. Permit andfee required. Bus Routes: RideOn 5, 26, 38, 46.Lakeforest Transit Center:Gaithersburg, Lost KnifeRoad and Odendhal Ave. BusRoutes: Ride On 54, 55, 56,

57, 58, 59, 61 62. MetrobusJ8, J9—I-270 Express.Gaithersburg: I-270 and Md.124 (Quince Orchard Road).Ride On Route 124—ShadyGrove Express. MetrobusJ9—I-270 Express.

Park-and-ride lots:Interstate 270 corridor andWest Diamond AvenueI-270 and West DiamondAvenue (Md. 117). Bus Route:Ride On 124. Comus: North ofClarksburg- Md. 355 just northof Comus Road. Bus Routes:Ride On 75.Damascus: Damascus- Md.108 and Woodfield Road. BusRoutes: Ride On 90.Urbana: Md. 80 and I-270.Bus Routes: Ride On 75. MTA991 Rock Spring.

Park-and-ride lots: Md. 97corridorNorbeck Road: Norbeck Road,¼ mile east of Georgia Avenue.Bus Routes: Ride On 51, 52,53. Metrobus, Y7, Y8, Y9;Georgia Avenue-Maryland Line.

Park-and-ride lots: Md. 650corridor

Colesville: Md. 650 North ofRandolph Road. Bus Routes:Metrobus Z2, C7, C8, C9 RideOn 10

CARPOOL/VANPOOLThe county also offers car andvanpool information. It takesonly two to be a carpool.Be prepared for those timeswhen you just can’t driveby knowing the names ofpotential pool-mates. AndGuaranteed Ride Home will getyou home in an emergency.Information: 240-773-8747;montgomerycountymd.gov/DOT-Transit/.

METROBUS ANDMETRORAILCall the WashingtonMetropolitan Area TransitAuthority (WMATA) for aschedule of Metro trains orbus routes and fares.Montgomery County is servedby only the Red Line onMetrorail.WMATA: 202-637-7000TTY: 202-638-3780www.wmata.com

RIDING METROMetrorail opens at 5 a.m.weekdays and at 7 a.m.weekends. It runs untilmidnight Sunday throughThursday and until 3 a.m.Friday and Saturday nights.Holiday hours vary.Fares vary from $1.75 to $3.60during off-peak hours andfrom $2.15 to $5.90 duringpeak hours (opening-9:30 a.m.and 3-7 p.m. on weekdays,and midnight until closing onweekends), with a $1 surchargeadded for paper farecards.A pass or farecard is requiredto ride Metro.Passes generally are goodfor unlimited rides during aspecific period of time andcan be purchased at wmata.com/fares/smartrip.Farecards are rechargeableand can be purchased atvending machines in Metrostations.SmarTrip cards arepermanent, rechargeablefarecards used in place ofa paper farecard. SmarTripcards can be purchased atwmata.com/fares/smartrip,

at vending machines in Metrostations where parking isavailable, Metro offices, retailoutlets and commuter stores.

PARKINGSmarTrip cards are requiredto pay at Metro parking lots.

Parking: WMATAMetroAccessAlternative transportation forthose unable to use bus, railand taxi services, from 5 a.m.until midnight Monday throughThursday; 5 a.m. Friday to3 a.m. Saturday; 7 a.m.Saturday to 3 a.m. Sunday;Sunday 7 a.m. to midnight.301-562-5360TTY: 301-588-7535

Parking: MARC RailConnects Martinsburg,W.Va., with Union Station inWashington on weekdays, withstops at Metropolitan Grove,Gaithersburg, WashingtonGrove, Rockville, Garrett Park,Kensington and Silver Spring.800-325-7245www.mta.maryland.gov

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20 MAY 2015

TheMontgomery County Cham-ber of Commerce advocates on behalfof itsmember companies—andbusinesses in general— to promotea healthy business environment andsound governmental policies. Localbusinesses can use their chambers ofcommerce for networking purposes.

TheTechCouncil ofMaryland isamember-driven organization thatadvocates for the high-technologycommunity inMaryland.

TheGreaterWashington Board ofTrade is a regional chamber of com-merce for SuburbanMaryland,Wash-ington, D.C., andNorthernVirginia.

Greater Bethesda-Chevy Chase Chamber ofCommerce7910 Woodmont Ave., Suite 1204Bethesda, MD 20814301-652-4900bccchamber.org

Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber ofCommerce910 Clopper Road, Suite 205NGaithersburg, MD 20878301-840-1400ggchamber.org

Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce51 Monroe St., Suite 1800Rockville, MD 20850301-738-0015montgomerycountychamber.com

Olney Chamber of Commerce3460 Olney-Laytonsville Road, Suite 211Olney, MD 20832301-774-7117olneymd.org

Poolesville Area Chamber of CommerceP.O. Box 256Poolesville, MD 20837301-349-5753poolesvillechamber.com

Potomac Chamber of Commerce10220 River RoadPotomac, MD 20854301-299-2170potomacchamber.org

Rockville Chamber of Commerce1 Research Court, Suite 450Rockville, MD 20850301-424-9300rockvillechamber.org

Greater Silver Spring Chamber ofCommerce8601 Georgia Ave., Suite 203Silver Spring, MD 20910

301-565-3777gsscc.org

Wheaton & Kensington Chamber ofCommerce2401 Blueridge Ave., Suite 101Wheaton, MD 20902301-949-0080wkchamber.org

Hispanic Chamber of Commerce ofMontgomery County8120 Woodmont Ave., Suite 110Bethesda, MD 20814240-630-8641hccmc.org

African-American Chamber of Commerce ofMontgomery CountyP.O. Box 2206Montgomery Village, MD 20886301-428-9715aacc-mc.com

Mid-Atlantic Hispanic Chamber of CommerceP.O. Box 910Germantown, MD 20875-0910202-587-0736mahcc.org

Asian Pacific American Chamber ofCommerce3204 Tower Oaks Blvd., Suite 208ARockville, MD 20852

301-424-1471apacc.us

Tech Council of Maryland9210 Corporate Blvd., Suite 470Rockville, MD 20850240-243-4026techcouncilmd.com

Rockville Economic Development Inc.51 Monroe Street, PE-20Rockville, MD 20850301-315-8096rockvilleredi.org

Women Business Owners of MontgomeryCountyP.O. Box 1281Rockville, MD 20849-1281301-365-1755www.wbo-mc.com

Montgomery County Conference CenterThe largest meeting facility in MontgomeryCounty and one of the largest ballrooms in theWashington, D.C., metropolitan area. Includes40,000 square feet of meeting space and 20,000square feet of open space for exhibits and otheruses.5701 Marinelli RoadNorth Bethesda, MD 20852301-822-9200montgomerycountymd.gov/mcgtmpl.asp?url=content/ded/Cc/index.asp

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TheDepartment of Health andHuman Ser-vices (www.montgomerycountymd.gov/hhs) is thelargest department in county government.Morethan 120 programs deliver services atmore than20 locations inMontgomery County. Core servicesprotect the health and safety of at-risk children andvulnerable adults and address basic humanneeds,including food, shelter and clothing. Some servicescater to low-income residents and are based onfinancial eligibility. Eligible residents will not bedenied services if they cannot pay.

Three regional Department of Health andHu-man Services offices serve community residents.Services usually include income-support programsand eligibility determination for federal, state andcounty health and financial assistance services. Formore information on programs and services at eachlocation, go towww.montgomerycountymd.gov/hhs/rightnav/servicelocations.html or call 311.

DHHS Silver Spring Center8818 Georgia Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20910

DHHS Mid-County Center1301 Piccard DriveRockville, MD 20850

DHHS Up-County Center12900 Middlebrook RoadGermantown, MD 20874

PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICESDisease Control and Vital Records (rabies, foodborne illness,communicable diseases such as influenza, birth/death records)240-777-1755Eligibility for Public Health Programs (point of entry for federal,state and county health programs for low-income uninsuredresidents)311 or 240-777-0311

HIV/AIDS/STD Testing Program240-777-1760

Immunization Program (for children and adults)240-777-1050

Tuberculosis Control240-777-1800

CRISIS SERVICES/HOTLINES24-hour telephone and walk-in crisis center1301 Piccard DriveFirst FloorRockville, MD 20850240-777-4000

Abused Persons Program (24-hour crisis line)1301 Piccard DriveRockville, MD 20850240-777-4195

Adult Abuse and Neglect (24-hour reporting line) AdultProtective Services401 Hungerford DriveRockville, MD 20850240-777-3000

Child Abuse and Neglect (24-hour reporting line) Child

Protective Services1301 Piccard DriveRockville, MD 20850240-777-4417

Victim Assistance and Sexual Assault Program (24-hourreporting line)1301 Piccard DriveRockville, MD 20850240-777-1355

ACCESS to Behavioral Health and Substance AbuseServices (assessments and links to services for low-income residents)240-777-1770

AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICESAging and Disability Resource Unit240-777-4000

Disability Resource Coordinator240-777-1216

CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICESChild Link (information and referral for services forfamilies with young children)240-777-4769

Child Care Resource & Referral Center (providestechnical assistance to child-care providers and helpsresidents find licensed child-care programs)240-777-3203

Child Care Subsidy Programs (financial assistance to payfor child care)240-777-1155

HEALTH SERVICES

See HEALTH, Page 24

BILL RYAN/THE GAZETTE

Ophthalmologist David Yeh of Rockville applies drops to the eyes of Arijani Tanumihardja of Rockville during a health fair hosted by HolyCross Hospital at Germantown Baptist Church in June.

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Child and Adolescent Mental Health240-777-1450

Child Welfare Services (includes childprotective services, foster care andadoption services)240-777-3500

Public Assistance Programs (foodstamps, Temporary Cash Assistance andTemporary Disability Assistance Program)311 or 240-777-0311

Substance Abuse Screening forAdolescents240-777-1430

SPECIAL NEEDS HOUSINGEmergency Eviction Prevention240-777-3075

Rental Assistance Program240-777-4400

Shelter Services (programs for individualsand families experiencing homelessness)240-777-4488

Utility Assistance Program240-777-4450

HOLY CROSS HEALTH CENTERSwww.holycrosshealth.org/hchc

12800 Middlebrook Road, Suite 206Germantown, MD 20874Phone: 301-557-2140Appointments: 301-557-2140

13975 Connecticut Ave., Suite 250Aspen Hill, MD 20906Phone: 301-557-1950Appointments: 301-557-1940

702 Russell Ave., Suite 100Gaithersburg, MD 20877Phone: 301-557-1800Appointments: 301-557-1940

7987 Georgia Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20910Phone: 301-557-1870Appointments: 301-557-1940

HOSPICESMontgomery Hospice Inc.1355 Piccard DriveSuite 100Rockville, MD 20850301-921-4400www.montgomeryhospice.org

Casey House6001 Muncaster Mill RoadRockville, MD 20855240-631-6800www.montgomeryhospice.org

Hospice Caring Inc.518 S. Frederick Ave.Gaithersburg, MD 20877

301-869-4673www.hospicecaring.org

Holy Cross Home Care and Hospice11800 Tech RoadSilver Spring, MD 20904301-754-7740www.holycrosshealth.org

Jewish Social Service Agency Hospice6123 Montrose RoadRockville, MD 20852301-881-3700www.jssa.org

MENTAL HEALTHJewish Social Service AgencyAutism spectrum disorders across the lifespanof the child, teen and family services, specialneeds services, workshops and groupsThe Ina Kay Building200 Woodhill RoadRockville, MD 20850301-838-4200301-816-2633 – client intakewww.jssa.org

Jewish Social Service AgencySenior services, special needs services,workshops and groups6123 Montrose RoadRockville, MD 20852301-881-3700www.jssa.org

Cornerstone Montgomery1398 Lamberton DriveSilver Spring, MD 20902301-754-1102cornerstonemontgomery.org

Cornerstone Outpatient Mental HealthCenter751 Twinbrook ParkwayRockville, MD 20851301-838-4100

HOSPITALSChildren’s Regional Outpatient Center ofMontgomery CountyShady Grove Medical Park

9850 Key West Ave.Second and Fourth FloorsRockville, MD 20850301-765-5400800-787-0243childrensnational.org

Holy Cross Hospital1500 Forest Glen RoadSilver Spring, MD 20910301-754-7000www.holycrosshealth.org

Holy Cross Germantown Hospital19801 Observation DriveGermantown, MD 20876301-557-6000www.holycrosshealth.org/hcgh

MedStar Montgomery Medical Center18101 Prince Philip DriveOlney, MD 20832301-774-8882www.medstarmontgomery.org

Adventist HealthCare Shady GroveMedical Center9901 Medical Center DriveRockville, MD 20850Phone:240-826-6000www.adventisthealthcare.com

Adventist HealthCare GermantownEmergency Center19731 Germantown RoadGermantown, MD 20874301-444-8000www.adventisthealthcare.com

Suburban Hospital8600 Old Georgetown RoadBethesda, MD 20814301-896-3100www.hopkinsmedicine.org/suburban_hospital

Adventist HealthCare WashingtonAdventist Hospital7600 Carroll Ave.Takoma Park, MD 20912301-891-7600www.washingtonadventisthospital.com

HEALTHContinued from Page 22


Max Monschein of Olney takes part in a karate demonstration by Kang’s Black Belt Academy duringthe community fitness festival in September in Sandy Spring. Max is a student at the local martialarts studio.

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25MAY 2015

When it comes to culture,Mont-gomery Countywrote the book—andpainted the picture, presented theplay, choreographed the ballet andconducted the orchestra.Whateveryou are looking for arts-wise, you canfind it here.Experienceworld-class commu-

nity theater; discover programs forchildren that inspire youthful imagi-nations; and immerse yourself in theambience of our communities.

Arts & Humanities Council of MontgomeryCounty801 Ellsworth DriveSilver Spring, MD 20910301-565-3805www.creativemoco.com

Art League of GermantownP.O. Box 855Germantown, MD [email protected]

Bethesda Urban Partnership7700 Old Georgetown RoadBethesda, MD 20814301-215-6660www.bethesda.org

BlackRock Center for the Arts12901 Town Commons DriveGermantown, MD 20874301-528-2260www.blackrockcenter.org

Capital Accord ChorusA chapter of Sweet Adelines International301-392-7664www.capitalaccord.org

City of Rockville, Arts Division603 Edmonston DriveRockville, MD 20851240-314-8682www.rockvillemd.gov/arts

Damascus Theatre CompanyP. O. Box 185Damascus, MD 20872301-253-6210www.damascustheatre.org

Dance Exchange7117 Maple Ave.Takoma Park, MD 20912301-270-6700www.danceexchange.org

F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre603 Edmonston DriveRockville, MD 20851240-314-8690www.rockvillemd.gov/arts

Friends of the Library, MontgomeryCounty21 Maryland Ave., Suite 310Rockville, MD 20850240-777-0020

www.folmc.org

Friendship GalleryFriendship Heights Village Center4433 South Park Ave.Chevy Chase, MD 20815301-656-2797www.friendshipheightsmd.gov

Gaithersburg Arts Barn311 Kent Square RoadGaithersburg, MD 20878301-258-6394www.gaithersburgmd.gov/about-gaithersburg/city-facilitiies/arts-barn

Gaithersburg Community ChorusActivity Center at Bohrer Park506 S. Frederick Ave.Gaithersburg, MD 20877Suzanne Takahashi: 301-258-6394www.gaithersburgmd.gov/leisure/arts/gaithersburg-chorus

Gaithersburg Fine Arts Associationwww.gaithersburgfinearts.orggaithersburgfineartsassoc@gmail.com

Glen Echo Yellow Barn Studio Gallery

7300 MacArthur Blvd.Glen Echo, MD 20812301-964-1897www.yellowbarnstudio.com

Holton-Arms Fine and Performing ArtsAdjunct Program7303 River RoadBethesda, MD 20817301-365-6098www.holton-arms.edu

Imagination Stage4908 Auburn Ave.Bethesda, MD 20814Info: 301-961-6060Box office: 301-280-1660www.imaginationstage.org

International Conservatory of MusicThe John E. Marlow Classical Guitar Series7001 Delaware St.Chevy Chase, MD 20815301-654-6403www.marlowguitar.org

Inwood Coffee House10921 Inwood Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20902

301-649-6595www.ufoco.org/ufoco/coffeehouse

Kentlands Mansion320 Kent Square RoadGaithersburg, MD 20878301-258-6425www.gaithersburgmd.gov/kentlandsmansion

Kensington Arts Theatre3710 Mitchell St.Kensington, MD 20895240-621-0528www.katonline.org

Maryland Classic Youth OrchestrasThe Music Center at Strathmore5301 Tuckerman LaneNorth Bethesda, MD 20852301-581-5208www.mcyo.org

Metropolitan Ballet Theatre and Academy220 Perry Parkway, Suite 8Gaithersburg, MD 20877301-762-1757www.mbtdance.org

CULTURE

See CULTURE, Page 26


Frederick’s Jenna Lohr (left) and sister Grace perform during the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair in August 2014 in Gaithersburg. The pair are thedaughters of noted Frederick entertainer Mark Lohr, a professional juggler and vaudeville clown.

Montgomery College Robert E.Parilla Performing Arts Center51 Mannakee St.Rockville, MD 20850240-567-5301www.montgomerycollege.edu/PAC

Montgomery County HistoricalSociety111 W. Montgomery Ave.Rockville, MD 20850301-340-2825www.montgomeryhistory.org

Montgomery SymphonyOrchestrawww.montgomerysymphonyorchestra.com

National Capital Trolley Museum1313 Bonifant RoadColesville, MD 20905301-384-6088www.dctrolley.org

NIH Clinical Center GalleriesMark Hatfield Building, 1st Floor10 Center DriveBethesda, MD 20892301-594-5923

National PhilharmonicAdministrative OfficesThe Music Center at Strathmore5301 Tuckerman LaneNorth Bethesda, MD 20852301-493-9283www.nationalphilharmonic.org

Olney Theatre Center for the Arts2001 Olney-Sandy Spring RoadOlney, MD 20832Box Office: 301-924-3400Admin. Office: 301-924-4485www.olneytheatre.org

Playwrights ForumP.O. Box 5322Rockville, MD 20848301-816-0569www.theplaywrightsforum.org

Potomac Valley Youth OrchestraP.O. Box 3344Gaithersburg, MD 20885www.pvyo.org

Puppet Co. PlayhouseGlen Echo Park7300 MacArthur Blvd.Glen Echo, MD 20812301-634-5380www.thepuppetco.org

Ring of Kerry Irish DancersGermantown, MD 20874301-253-4263www.ringofkerrydancers.org

Rockville Art LeagueP.O. Box 4026Rockville, MD 20850www.rockvilleartleague.org

Rockville Little Theatre —Rockville Musical TheatreConsortiumPurchasing season tickets301-221-5434

Rockville Little TheatreP.O. Box 4466Rockville, MD 20849240-242-9735www.rlt-online.org

Rockville Musical TheatreP.O. Box 1248Rockville, MD 20849240-314-8690- summer and fall301-258-6394- springwww.r-m-t.org

Round House Theatre4545 East West HighwayBethesda, MD 20814Box Office: 240-644-1100Main: 240-644-1099www.roundhousetheatre.org

Round House Theatre925 Wayne Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20910Box Office: 240-644-1100Main: 301-585-1225www.roundhousetheatre.org

Sandy Spring MuseumDirector: Allison WeissDevoted to preserving and promotingthe history of the community.17901 Bentley RoadSandy Spring, MD 20860301-774-0022www.sandyspringmuseum.org

Sandy Spring Theatre GroupP.O. Box 94Sandy Spring, MD 20860www.sandyspringtheatregroup.orginfo@sandyspringtheatregroup.org

Silver Spring Stage10145 Colesville RoadSilver Spring, MD 20901Box Office: 301-593-6036www.ssstage.org

Takoma Park JazzFestP.O. Box 5833Takoma Park, MD 20913www.tpjazzfest.org

The Heart of Maryland ChorusA chapter of Sweet AdelinesInternational100 Nelson St.Rockville, MD 20850301-230-1444www.homchorus.org

The Mansion at Strathmore10701 Rockville PikeNorth Bethesda, MD 20852301-581-5200www.strathmore.org

The Montgomery PlayhouseP.O. Box 3490Gaithersburg, MD 20885301-977-5751www.montgomeryplayhouse.org

The Music Center at Strathmore5301 Tuckerman Lane

North Bethesda, MD 20852301-581-5200www.strathmore.org

The Writer’s Center4508 Walsh St.Bethesda, MD 20815301-654-8664www.writer.org

Victorian Lyric Opera CompanyP.O. Box 10391Rockville, MD 20849301-576-5672www.vloc.org

VisArts155 Gibbs St.Rockville, MD 20850301-315-8200www.visartsatrockville.org

Wildwood Summer TheatreP.O. Box 30022Bethesda, MD 20824240-583-0978www.wst.org

26 MAY 2015


The Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School Chamber Choir performs on stage under the direction of Lisa Itkin before the State of the Schools address in November 2014.

CULTUREContinued from Page 25

27MAY 2015

The county executive and theninemembers of theCountyCouncil areelected every four years.Thenext elec-tion is in 2018.Theprimary electiontakes place in June, followedby thegeneral election inNovember.

TheExecutiveOfficeBuilding is at101Monroe St., Rockville.

TheCountyCouncilmeetsTues-days andalsohas committeemeetingsduring theweek. Public hearings onlegislationbefore the council usu-ally takeplacemiddayTuesday andonTuesday andThursday evenings.TheCouncilOfficeBuilding is at 100

MarylandAve., Rockville. Council andcommitteemeetings andhearings arerecorded andmany are televised liveonCountyCableMontgomery (Chan-nel 6 on theComcast andRCNcablesystems, andChannel 30 onVerizon).Live andarchived councilmeetingsandhearings canbe viewedonlinebygoing towww.montgomerycountymd.gov/council/OnDemand.

For general information aboutthe council, call 240-777-7900. Forinformationon county services, gotowww.montgomerycountymd.gov.Here youwill find information about

county departments, government andservices. For information about theCounty Executive, go towww.mont-gomerycountymd.gov and click on theCounty Executive link on the left side ofthepage.

For countywidedata, such as sala-ries andpermits, visit data.montgom-erycounty.gov. For detailed informa-tionon the county budget, visit budget.data.montgomerycountymd.gov.

To contact the county for nonemer-gency information and services or toreport downed trees following a storm,call 311whendialingwithin the coun-

ty. Fromoutside the county or fromacell phone, dial 240-777-0311.Trainedrepresentativeswho speak Spanish areavailable, as is language interpretationfor other languages.TheTTY line forthehearing impaired is 301-251-4850.

The 311 call center operates from7a.m. to 7p.m. except during emergen-cieswhen the center stays open longer.The call center is closedonSaturdays,Sundays andholidays.

The 311website is accessible online24hours a day, sevendays aweekbygoing towww.montgomerycountymd.gov/311.

GOVERNMENT

COUNTY EXECUTIVEIsiah [email protected]

COUNTY COUNCILMarc Elrich(D-At large) of Takoma [email protected]

Nancy M. FloreenCouncil Vice President(D-At large) of Garrett [email protected]

George L. LeventhalCouncil President(D-At large) of Takoma [email protected]

Hans Riemer(D-At large) of Takoma [email protected]

Roger Berliner(D-Dist. 1) of Bethesda240-777-7828councilmember.berliner@montgomerycountymd.gov

Craig L. Rice(D-Dist. 2) of [email protected]

Sidney Katz(D-Dist. 3) of Gaithersburg240-777-7906councilmember.katz@montgomerycountymd.gov

Nancy Navarro(D-Dist. 4) of Silver [email protected]

Tom Hucker(D-Dist. 5) of Silver [email protected]

PLANNING BOARDThe Planning Board, part of the Maryland-National Capital Park andPlanning Commission, acquires, prepares and administers a generalplan for the physical development of most of the county.The board also develops and administers parks in the county.The five commissioners meet each Thursday in Silver Spring todecide planning, zoning, subdivision and park matters.Commissioners serve four-year terms and are limited to two fullterms. The chairman is appointed by the County Council.Chairman: Casey AndersonVice Chairman: Marye Wells-HarleyCommissioner: Amy PresleyCommissioner: Norman DreyfussCommissioner: Natali Fani-Gonzalez301-495-4605www.montgomeryplanningboard.orgmcp-chair@mncppc-mc.org

Most state officials, including thegovernor andmembers of theGeneralAssembly, are elected to four-yearterms. The next gubernatorial electionis in 2018.

TheGeneral Assembly, consistingof the state Senate and theHouse ofDelegates, begins its 90-day sessionon the secondWednesday in Januaryin Annapolis (although some legisla-tive committeesmeet at other timesduring the year).

Members of theU.S. Senate areelected every six years.Members oftheU.S. House of Representatives areelected every two years.

The next presidential primary elec-tion is scheduled for April 2016; thegeneral is scheduled for Nov. 8, 2016.

TOP OFFICIALSGov. Larry Hogan (R)State House100 State CircleAnnapolis, MD 21401410-974-3901800-811-8336www.gov.state.md.us/mailgovernor.maryland.gov/

Lt. Gov. Boyd K. Rutherford (R)State House100 State CircleAnnapolis, MD [email protected]

Secretary of State John C. Wobensmith (R)Fred L. Wineland Building16 Francis St.Annapolis, MD 21401410-974-5521

[email protected]/

Attorney General Brian E. Frosh (D)200 St. Paul PlaceBaltimore, MD [email protected]/

Comptroller Peter V.R. Franchot (D)Goldstein Treasury BuildingP.O. Box 46680 Calvert St.Annapolis, MD [email protected]/

State Treasurer Nancy K. Kopp (D)Goldstein Treasury Building80 Calvert St.Annapolis, MD 21401410-260-7533

800-974-0468 (toll free)[email protected]

GENERAL ASSEMBLYSenate PresidentSen. Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr.(D-Dist. 27), Chesapeake BeachH-107 State HouseAnnapolis, MD [email protected]

Senate Minority LeaderJ.B. Jennings(R-District 7) of JoppaJames Senate Office Building, Room42311 Bladen StAnnapolis, MD [email protected]

STATE OFFICIALS AND LEGISLATORS

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28 MAY 2015

Speaker of the HouseDel. Michael E. Busch(D-Dist. 30A), AnnapolisH-101 State HouseAnnapolis, MD [email protected]

House Minority LeaderDel. Nicholaus R. Kipke(R-Dist. 31B), PasadenaHouse Office Building, Room 2126 Bladen St.Annapolis, MD [email protected]

LAWMAKERS FROM MONTGOMERYCorrespondence to aHouse

delegate should include thedelegate’snameand roomnumber, followedby:HouseOfficeBuilding, 6BladenSt., Annapolis,MD21401. Email: firstname.last [email protected] fordelegates, [email protected].

DISTRICT 14Sen. Karen S. Montgomery (D), BrookevilleJames Senate Office Building, Room 20211 Bladen St.Annapolis, MD [email protected]

Del. Anne R. Kaiser (D), CalvertonHouse Majority LeaderHouse Office BuildingRoom [email protected]

Del. Eric G. Luedtke (D), BurtonsvilleHouse Office BuildingRoom [email protected]

Del. Craig J. Zucker (D), BrookevilleHouse Chair, Joint Audit CommitteeHouse Office BuildingRoom [email protected]

DISTRICT 15Sen. Brian J. Feldman (D), PotomacJames Senate Office Building, Room 10411 Bladen St.Annapolis, MD [email protected]

Del. Kathleen M. Dumais (D), BethesdaVice Chairwoman of House Judiciary CommitteeHouse Office BuildingRoom [email protected]

Del. Aruna Miller (D), Darnestown

House Office BuildingRoom [email protected]

Del. David V. Fraser-Hidalgo (D), BoydsHouse Office BuildingRoom [email protected]

DISTRICT 16Sen. Susan C. Lee (D), BethesdaJames Senate Office BuildingRoom 22211 Bladen StreetAnnapolis, MD [email protected]

Del. C. William Frick (D), BethesdaHouse ParliamentarianHouse Office BuildingRoom [email protected]

Del. Ariana B. Kelly (D), BethesdaHouse Office BuildingRoom [email protected]

Del. Marc A. Korman (D), BethesdaHouse Office BuildingRoom [email protected]

DISTRICT 17Sen. Cheryl C. Kagan (D), RockvilleJames Senate Office Building, Room 20311 Bladen StreetAnnapolis, MD [email protected]

Del. Kumar P. Barve (D), GaithersburgChairman of House Environment and TransportationCommitteeHouse Office BuildingRoom [email protected]

Del. James W. Gilchrist (D), RockvilleHouse Office BuildingRoom [email protected]

Del. Andrew Platt (D), GaithersburgHouse Office BuildingRoom [email protected]

DISTRICT 18Sen. Richard S. Madaleno Jr. (D), KensingtonVice Chairman Budget and Taxation CommitteeMiller Senate Office Building3 West Wing11 Bladen StreetAnnapolis, MD [email protected]

Del. Alfred C. Carr Jr. (D), KensingtonHouse Office BuildingRoom [email protected]

Del. Ana Sol Gutierrez (D), Chevy ChaseHouse Office BuildingRoom [email protected]

Del. Jeffrey D. Waldstreicher (D), KensingtonHouse Office BuildingRoom [email protected]

DISTRICT 19Sen. Roger Manno (D), Silver SpringMiller Senate Office BuildingRoom 10211 Bladen StreetAnnapolis, MD [email protected]

Del. Marice I. Morales (D), Aspen HillHouse Office BuildingRoom [email protected]

Del. Bonnie L. Cullison (D), Aspen HillHouse Office BuildingRoom [email protected]

Del. Benjamin F. Kramer (D), DerwoodHouse Office BuildingRoom [email protected]

DISTRICT 20Sen. Jamie B. Raskin (D), Takoma ParkJames Senate Office Building, Room 12211 Bladen StreetAnnapolis, MD [email protected]

Del. Sheila Ellis Hixson (D-Dist. 20), SilverSpringChairwoman of Ways and Means CommitteeHouse Office BuildingRoom [email protected]

Del. David Moon (D), Silver SpringHouse Office BuildingRoom [email protected]

Del. William C. Smith Jr.(D), Silver SpringHouse Office BuildingRoom [email protected]

DISTRICT 39Sen. Nancy J. King (D), Montgomery Village

Montgomery County Senate DelegationChairwomanJames Senate Office Building, Room 22311 Bladen StreetAnnapolis, MD [email protected]

Del. Charles E. Barkley (D), GermantownHouse Office BuildingRoom [email protected]

Del. Kirill Reznik (D), GermantownHouse Office BuildingRoom [email protected]

Del. Shane Robinson (D), Montgomery VillageMontgomery County House Delegation ChairmanHouse Office BuildingRoom [email protected]

U.S. SENATESen. Barbara A. Mikulski (D), Baltimore503 Hart Senate Office BuildingU.S. SenateWashington, D.C. 20510202-224-4654www.mikulski.senate.govSen. Benjamin L. Cardin (D), Pikesville509 Hart Senate Office BuildingU.S. SenateWashington, D.C. 20510202-224-4524www.cardin.senate.gov

U.S. HOUSERep. John Sarbanes (D-Dist. 3), Towson2444 Rayburn House Office BuildingWashington, D.C. 20515202-225-4016www.sarbanes.house.govDistrict OfficeMarilyn J. Praisner Community RecreationCenter14096 Old Columbia PikeBurtonsville, MD 20866301-421-4078

Rep. John Delaney (D-Dist. 6), Potomac1632 Longworth House Office BuildingWashington, D.C. 20515202-225-2721www.delaney.house.govDistrict Office9801 Washingtonian BoulevardSuite 330Gaithersburg, MD 20878301-926-0300

Rep. Christopher Van Hollen Jr. (D-Dist. 8),Kensington1707 Longworth House Office BuildingWashington, D.C. 20515202-225-5341www.vanhollen.house.govDistrict Office51 Monroe St.Suite 507Rockville, MD 20850301-424-3501

LEGISLATORSContinued from Page 27

29MAY 2015

The Maryland-National CapitalPark and Planning Commission9500 Brunett Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20901301-495-2595www.MontgomeryParks.org

General information301-495-2595www.montgomeryparks.org

Permits, reservations301-495-2595www.montgomeryparks.org

Ballfield reservations240-777-2701

Group picnic areas301-495-2595

At Cabin John or Wheaton Regionalparks, visitors can ride scale models ofan 1863 train through miles of scenicwoodlands. Party room rentals areavailable at both train stations. Visitwww.MontgomeryParks.org or call 301-650-2880 for information.

Nature programs on a variety ofsubjects are held indoors andoutdoors for all ages — individualsor groups. Many programs are freebut reservations are required. Call forinformation on summer camps forchildren and adults.

Park PoliceEmergency — 301-949-3010Nonemergency — 301-949-8010

Volunteer services for MontgomeryParks301-495-2504

For information, visit the MontgomeryCounty website at www.montgomerycountymd.gov/rec.

AQUATIC CENTERS,SWIMMING POOLS,WATER PARKSBethesda Pool6300 Little Falls Parkway & HillandaleRoadBethesda, MD 20815301-652-1598

Gaithersburg Aquatic Center2 Teachers WayGaithersburg, MD 20877301-258-6345www.gaithersburgmd.gov

Germantown Indoor Swim Center18000 Central Park CircleBoyds, MD 20841240-777-6830

Germantown Outdoor Pool18905 Kingsview DriveGermantown, MD 20874240-777-8067

Long Branch Pool8700 Piney Branch RoadSilver Spring, MD 20912301-431-5700

Martin Luther King Jr. Swim Center1201 Jackson RoadSilver Spring, MD 20904240-777-8060

Kennedy Shriver Aquatics Center5900 Executive Blvd.North Bethesda, MD 20852240-777-8070

Olney Indoor Swim Center16605 Georgia Ave.Olney, MD 20832340-777-4995

Rockville Swim and Fitness Center355 Martins LaneRockville, MD 20850240-314-8750www.rockvillemd.gov/swimcenter

Upper County Outdoor Pool8211 Emory Grove RoadGaithersburg, MD 20877301-840-2446

Water Park at Bohrer Park

512 S. Frederick Ave.Gaithersburg, MD 20877301-258-6445www.gaithersburgmd.gov/about-gaithersburg/city-facilities/water-park-at-bohrer-park

Western County Outdoor Pool20151 Fisher Ave.Poolesville, MD 20837301-349-2217

Wheaton/Glenmont Pool12621 Dalewood DriveWheaton, MD 20902301-929-5460

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBSBoys & Girls Club of Germantown19910 S. Frederick RoadGermantown, MD 20876301-353-9600www.bgcgw.org/germantown/

Olney Boys and Girls CommunitySports AssociationP.O. Box 2Olney, MD 20830301-570-3990www.obgc.comPresident: Dan DionisioDirector: Ken Bradford

Offers sports teams and recreationopportunities for youth.

CAMPINGLittle Bennett CampgroundLittle Bennett Regional Park23705 Frederick RoadClarksburg, MD 20871301-528-3430www.littlebennettcampground.com

Robert C. McDonell CampgroundCabin John Regional Park7701 Tuckerman LanePotomac, MD 20854Permit Office: 301-495-2525www.MontgomeryParks.org

CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIESCabin John Adventure Playground7400 Tuckerman LaneBethesda, MD 20817www.MontgomeryParks.org

Good Hope Sprayground14715 Good Hope RoadSilver Spring, MD 20905240-777-8060www.Montgomerycountymd.gov/rec

Hadley’s Playground — Falls Road

Local Park12600 Falls RoadPotomac, MD 20854www.MontgomeryParks.org

South Germantown Recreational Park18056 Central Park CircleBoyds, MD 20841301-670-4660Driving Range: 302-670-4670www.MontgomeryParks.orgMiniature golf and Splash Playground:www.splashandgolf.comRecreational park with children’sactivities and miniature golf

Wheaton Adventure Playground2000 Shorefield RoadWheaton, MD 20902301-905-3045www.MontgomeryParks.org

CONFERENCE CENTERSMontgomery County ConferenceCenter5701 Marinelli RoadNorth Bethesda, MD 20852301-822-9200marriott.com/hotels/travel/wasbn-bethesda-north-marriott-hotel-and-conference-center

The Universities at Shady GroveConference Center9630 Gudelsky DriveRockville, MD 20850301-738-6059shadygrove.umd.edu/conference-center

DEPARTMENT OFRECREATION REGIONALOFFICESDown County Recreation RegionalOffice11315 Falls RoadPotomac, MD 20854240-777-6900Bethesda, Chevy Chase, FriendshipHeights, Potomac, West Silver Spring

East County Recreation RegionalOffice3950 Ferrara DriveWheaton, MD 20906240-777-4980Briggs Chaney, Burtonsville, Fairland,Northeast Silver Spring

Friends of Recreation4010 Randolph RoadSilver Spring, MD 20902240-777-4920www.montgomerycountymd.gov/recFriends of Recreation was formed in2003 and is an affiliate of the tax-exemptCommunity Foundation. Friends ofRecreation seek to encourage and obtainprivate sector support and funding forMontgomery County Department ofRecreation’s public recreation programs,services and facilities.

RECREATION


Yuriko Watanabe of Bethesda holds up a fish that she caught during a children’s fishing event at Black Hill Regional Parkin Boyds in May 2014.

See RECREATION, Page 30

30 MAY 2015

Mid-County Recreation RegionalOffice3950 Ferrara DriveWheaton, MD 20906240-777-4930Aspen Hill, Brookeville, Olney, SandySpring, Silver Spring, Wheaton

Upcounty Region CommunityRecreation Service Center12900 Middlebrook RoadGermantown, MD 20874240-777-6940Damascus, Darnestown, Dufief/Travilah,Montgomery Village, Poolesville,Redland, Upper Montgomery County

DOG PARKSBlack Hill Regional Dog Park20930 Lake Ridge DriveBoyds, MD 20841301-528-3490

Cabin John Dog Park10900 Westland DriveBethesda, MD 20854301-765-8702

Green Park151 Bickerstaff WayGaithersburg, MD 20878301-258-6350

King Farm Dog ParkMattie J. T. Stepanek Park1800 Piccard DriveRockville, MD 20850240-314-8700

Olney Manor Dog Park16601 Georgia Ave.Olney, MD 20832301-774-6255

Ridge Road Dog Park21155 Frederick RoadGermantown, MD 20876301-972-6581

Wheaton Regional Dog Park11717 Orebaugh Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20902301-680-3803

DRIVING RANGESOlney Golf Park3414 Emory Church RoadOlney, MD 20832301-570-6600www.olneygolfpark.com

South Germantown Driving Range18045 Central Park CircleBoyds, MD 20841301-670-4670www.sgdrivingrange.com

GARDENSBrighton Azalea Gardens

2 Brighton Dam RoadBrookeville, MD 20833301-774-9124

Brookside Gardens1800 Glenallan Ave.Wheaton, MD 20902301-962-1400 general information; 301-962-1404 event rentalswww.brooksidegardens.org

Garden and Event CenterMontgomery Parks 50-acre premierhorticultural display garden located inWheaton offers formal and landscapedgardens, conservatories filled withchanging seasonal displays, educationalprograms for children and adults, trips,special events such as the annualbutterfly exhibit and holiday light show,gift shops and rental facilities. Admissionto the gardens is free.

McCrillis Gardens6910 Greentree RoadBethesda, MD 20817301-962-1455www.McCrillisgardens.orgFive-acre shade garden with azaleas,rhododendrons and perennials. Seasonalwalking tours and art classes available.

GOLF COURSESBlue Mash Golf Course5821 Olney-Laytonsville RoadLaytonsville, MD 20882301-670-1966

www.bluemash.com

Falls Road Golf Course10800 Falls RoadPotomac, MD 20854301-299-5156www.montgomerycountygolf.com

Hampshire Greens Golf Course616 Firestone DriveSilver Spring, MD 20905301-476-7999www.montgomerycountygolf.com

Laytonsville Golf Course7130 Dorsey RoadLaytonsville, MD 20882301-948-5288www.montgomerycountygolf.com

Little Bennett Golf Course25900 Prescott RoadClarksburg, MD 20871301-253-1515www.montgomerycountygolf.comNeedwood Golf Course6724 Needwood RoadRockville, MD 20855301-948-1075www.montgomerycountygolf.com

Northwest Golf Course15711 Layhill RoadSilver Spring, MD 20906301-598-6100www.montgomerycountygolf.com

Poolesville Golf Course

16601 West Willard RoadPoolesville, MD 20837301-428-8143www.montgomerycountygolf.com

Redgate Golf Course14500 Avery RoadRockville, MD 20850240-406-1650www.redgategolf.com

Sligo Creek Park Golf Course9701 Sligo Creek ParkwaySilver Spring, MD 20901301-585-6006www.montgomerycountygolf.com

ICE SKATINGCabin John Ice Rink10610 Westlake DriveRockville, MD 20852301-765-8620www.cabinjohnice.com

Wheaton Regional Ice Arena11717 Orebaugh Ave.Wheaton, MD 20902301-905-3000www.wheatonicearena.com

INDOOR TENNISPauline Betz Addie Tennis CenterCabin John Regional Park7801 Democracy Blvd.Bethesda, MD 20817

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301-765-8650www.cabinjohntennis.com

Wheaton Indoor Tennis11715 Orebaugh Ave.Wheaton, MD 20902301-905-3030www.wheatontennis.com

LAKES AND BOATSLittle Seneca LakeBlack Hill Regional Park20920 Lake Ridge DriveBoyds, MD 20841301-528-3466, boathouse301-528-3480 visitors centerwww.blackhillboats.comRent a canoe, rowboat or kayak, ortake a pontoon boat ride on LittleSeneca Lake. Boat rentals availableMay through September. Visit thewebsite or call for hours.

Rock Creek Regional ParkLake Needwood Boat House15700 Needwood Lake CircleRockville, MD 20855Group tours/seasonal permits: 301-563-7524Boat shop: 301-563-7540 (recordedinformation) and 301-563-7544(in-season)Regional park with lake.Visit www.LakeNeedwoodBoats.comfor information.Rent pedal boats, row boats andcanoes. A limited number of mooringstakes are available and seasonaland daily permits for launchingprivate boats can be purchased.Pontoon boat tours are conducted onLake Needwood.

Seneca Creek State Park11950 Clopper RoadGaithersburg, MD 20878301-924-2127www.dnr2.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/central/Seneca.aspxA hand-launch site is available for thelake. Private watercraft are permittedexcept for weekends and holidaysMay through September. A boatconcession on Clopper Lake rentsboats for fishing and recreation fromMay to September. Pontoon boattours are routinely scheduled forpark visitors.

MINIATURE GOLFBohrer Park at Summit HallFarm506 S. Frederick Ave.Gaithersburg, MD 20877301-258-6420

MINIATURE TRAINSCabin John Regional Park7410 Tuckerman LaneRockville, MD 20852301-765-8670301-650-2880 party rentals

www.cabinjohntrain.comRegional park with miniature trains

Wheaton Regional Park2000 Shorefield RoadWheaton, MD 20902301-563-7545, 301-650-2880 partyrentalswww.montgomeryparks.orgRegional park with miniature trains

NATURE CENTERSAgricultural History Farm Park18400 Muncaster RoadDerwood, MD 20855301-948-5053www.aghistoryfarm.orgPark, nature center, event center andspecial park

Black Hill Nature Center20926 Lake Ridge DriveBoyds, MD 20841301-528-3492www.blackhillnature.org

Brookside Nature CenterWheaton Regional Park1400 Glenallan Ave.Wheaton, MD 20902301-962-1480www.brooksidenature.org

Croydon Creek Nature Center852 Avery RoadRockville, MD 20851240-314-8770www.rockvillemd.gov/croydoncreek

Locust Grove Nature CenterCabin John Regional Park7777 Democracy Blvd.Bethesda, MD 20817301-765-8660www.locustgrovenature.org

Meadowside Nature CenterRock Creek Regional Park5100 Meadowside LaneRockville, MD 20855301-258-4030www.meadowsidenature.org

Woodend Nature SanctuaryAudubon Naturalist Society8940 Jones Mill RoadChevy Chase, MD 20815301-652-9188www.audubonnaturalist.org

RECREATION DEPARTMENTSMontgomery County Departmentof RecreationAdministrative Main Office4010 Randolph Road

Silver Spring, MD 20902240-777-6840www.montgomerycountymd.gov/rec

North Region RecreationDepartment3950 Ferrera DriveWheaton, MD 20906240-777-6940Upper Montgomery County,Montgomery Village, Damascus,Darnestown, Redland, Poolesville,Dufief/Travilah

South Region RecreationDepartment4010 Randolph RoadSilver Spring, MD 20902240-777-4980Briggs Chaney, Burtonsville, Fairland,Northeast, Silver Spring

REGIONAL/SPECIAL PARKSBlack Hill Regional20930 Lake Ridge DriveBoyds, MD 20841Park Manager — 301-972-9396Regional park with dog park

Damascus Recreational Park23723 Kings Valley RoadDamascus, MD 20872301-972-6581

Dickerson Conservation Park20700 Martinsburg RoadDickerson, MD 20842301-972-9396

Little Bennett Regional23701 Frederick RoadClarksburg, MD 20871301-528-3450

Maiden Lane Urban Park7522 Oldchester RoadBethesda, MD 20817301-765-8700

Martin Luther King Jr.Recreational Park1120 Jackson RoadWhite Oak, MD 20904301-563-7555

Maryland SoccerPlexDiscover Sports Center18031 Central Park CircleBoyds, MD 20841301-528-1480www.mdsoccerplex.orgRun by the Maryland SoccerFoundation, the SoccerPlex is oneof the premier soccer facilities inthe country, with 24 professionallyconstructed and maintained outdoor




Raphael Corredo (right) pushes his son Joaquin Corredo, 8, and Benjamin Bringhurst, 4, of Gaithersburg at Adventure Playground in South Germantown RecreationalPark in August 2014.

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soccer fields, and a lighted championshipstadium that seats 3,200 spectators. Three ofthe fields are lighted synthetic turf fields thatcan be used year-round.The SoccerPlex is home to the SoccerAssociation of Montgomery, which has soccerdevelopment programs and leagues for childrenages 3 through 17. The SoccerPlex hosts localsoccer league play as well as eight to 10 majorsoccer tournaments each year.

Olney Manor Recreational Park16601 Georgia Ave.Olney, MD 20832301-774-6255

Ovid Hazen Wells Recreational12001 Skylark RoadClarksburg, MD 20871301-495-2500

Ridge Road Recreational Park21155 Frederick RoadGermantown, MD 20876301-972-6581

SENIOR CENTERSClara Barton SeniorsClara Barton Community Center7425 MacArthur Blvd.Cabin John, MD 20818301-229-0010

Damascus Senior Center9701 Main St.Damascus, MD 20872240-777-6995

East County SeniorsEast County Community Center3310 Gateshead Manor WaySilver Spring, MD 20904240-777-8090

Gaithersburg Upcounty Senior Center80-A Bureau DriveGaithersburg, MD 20878301-258-6380www.gaithersburgmd.gov

Germantown SeniorsGermantown Community Center18905 Kingsview RoadGermantown, MD 20874207-777-8095

Gwendolyn Coffield SeniorsGwendolyn Coffield Community Center2450 Lyttonsville RoadSilver Spring, MD 20910240-777-4900

Holiday Park Multiservice Senior Center3950 Ferrara DriveWheaton, MD 20902240-777-4999www.holidaypark.us

Long Branch Senior Center8700 Piney Branch RoadSilver Spring, MD 20901240-777-6975

Longwood SeniorsLongwood Community Center19300 Georgia Ave.Brookeville, MD 20833240-777-6920

Margaret Schweinhaut Senior Center1000 Forest Glen RoadSilver Spring, MD 20901204-777-8085

Marilyn J. Praisner Seniors14906 Old Columbia PikeBurtonsville, MD 20866240-777-4970

Potomac SeniorsPotomac Community Center11315 Falls RoadPotomac, MD 20854240-777-6960

Rockville Senior Center1150 Carnation DriveRockville, MD 20850240-314-8800www.rockvillemd.gov/seniorcenter

Ross Boddy Seniors(currently closed for renovation)Ross Boddy Community Center18529 Brooke RoadSandy Spring, MD 20860240-777-8050

SKATE PARKSGaithersburg Skate Park at Bohrer Park510 S. Frederick Ave.Gaithersburg, MD 20877301-258-6359www.gaithersburgmd.gov/about-gaithersburg/city-facilities/skate-park

Olney Manor Skate Park16601 Georgia Ave.Olney, MD 20832301-905-3095www.olneymanorskate.com

Ridge Road Inline Hockey21115 Frederick RoadGermantown, MD 20876301-972-6581montgomeryparks.org/permits/find/inline.shtm

Rockville Skate Park355 Martins LaneRockville, MD 20850240-314-8620www.rockvillemd.gov/skatepark

Wheaton Sports Pavilion2000 Shorefield RoadWheaton, MD 20902301-495-2525

Woodside Park Skate Spot8800 Georgia Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20910301-650-2630

SPORTS ASSOCIATIONSBethesda-Chevy Chase Baseball5420 Butler RoadBethesda, MD 20816301-229-2724www.bccbaseball.com

Burtonsville Athletic Association14632 Locustwood LaneSilver Spring, MD 20905301-879-6928www.burtonsvillesports.org

Clarksburg Sports AssociationP.O. Box 145Clarksburg, MD 20871www.csasports.org

Damascus Sports AssociationP.O. Box 326Damascus, MD 20872301-253-2055www.dsasports.org

Gaithersburg Sports Associationc/o George Hartung18610 Reliant DriveGaithersburg, MD 20886301-888-6810www.gsabaseball.comC/O Alfie Riley

Germantown Athletic ClubP.O. Box 1833Germantown, MD 20875301-916-6420

Germantown Hardknocks Youth FoundationP.O. Box 2539Germantown, MD 20875240-515-3212www.leaguelineup.com/hardknocksbasketball

Higher Level Basketball Camps23219 Stringtown Road, No. 224 Clarksburg,MD 20871301-467-8211www.higherlevelbasketball.com

I-270 Basketball Association Tony Giles, 240-888-4826www.leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?url=i-270youthbasketball

Maryland Flames AAU Basketball20203 Goshen Road, No. 225Gaithersburg, MD 20879301-325-1295www.mdflames.comPresident: Bill McDermott

Maryland Soccer Foundation18031 Central Park CircleBoyds, MD 20841301-528-1480www.mdsoccerplex.org

MOCO Social SportsP.O. Box 2611Germantown, MD 20874301-377-2941www.mocosocialsports.com

Montgomery County Baseball Association3415 Olandwood Court, Suite 202Olney, MD 20832301-260-2977, ext. 250www.leaguelineup.com/mcba

Montgomery County Senior SportsAssociation14320 Fairdale RoadSilver Spring, MD 20905301-236-9130www.mcssa-info.org

Montgomery Soccer Inc.7650 Standish Place, Suite 108Rockville, MD 20855301-762-4674www.msisoccer.org

Montgomery Village Sports AssociationMontgomery Village, MD 20886301-990-6508www.mvsa.org

Montgomery Youth Hockey Association8813 Mayberry CourtPotomac, MD 20854301-315-5650 ext. 12www.myha.org

Poolesville Athletic Associationwww.paafalcons.com

Potomac Soccer Association8345 Beechcraft Ave.Gaithersburg, MD 20879301-519-8070potomacsoccerassn@gmail.comwww.potomacsoccer.org

Rockville Baseball AssociationP.O. Box 1412Rockville, MD 20849www.rbba.org

Michael & Son Sportsplex at Rockville60 Southlawn CourtRockville, MD 20850301-838-4455www.rockvillesports.com

Upper Montgomery County Athletic ClubP.O. Box 1950Germantown, MD 20875301-916-6663www.umacbaseball.com

SPORTS CENTERSDiscovery Sports Center/MarylandSoccerPlex18031 Central Park CircleBoyds, MD 20841301-528-1480www.mdsoccerplex.org

YMCASBethesda-Chevy Chase Branch YMCA9401 Old Georgetown RoadBethesda, MD 20814301-530-3725www.ymcadc.org

Silver Spring Branch YMCA9800 Hastings DriveSilver Spring, MD 20901301-585-2120www.ymcadc.org

YMCA Ayrlawn5650 Oakmont Ave.Bethesda, MD 20817301-530-8500www.ymcadc.org

YMCA Youth and Family Services9601 Colesville RoadSilver Spring, MD 20901301-587-5700www.ymcadc.org


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Academy of the Holy Cross4920 Strathmore Ave.Kensington, MD 20895301-942-2100academyoftheholycross.org

Barnesville School of Arts& Sciences21830 Peach Tree RoadBarnesville, MD 20838301-972-0341barnesvilleschool.org

Barrie School13500 Layhill RoadSilver Spring, MD 20906301-576-2800barrie.org

Brookewood School10401 Armory Ave.Kensington, MD 20895301-949-7997brookewood.org

Bullis School10601 Falls RoadPotomac, MD 20854301-299-8500bullis.org

Butler Montessori School15951 Germantown RoadDarnestown, MD 20874301-977-6600butlerschool.org

Charles E. Smith JewishDay School301-881-1400cesjds.orgGrades K-6:1901 E. Jefferson St.Rockville, MD 20852Grades 7-12:11710 Hunters LaneRockville, MD 20852

Children’s Learning Center4511 Bestor DriveRockville, MD 20853301-871-6600www.clcmd.org

Christ Episcopal School22 W. Jefferson St.Rockville, MD 20850301-424-6550cesrockville.org

Concord Hill School6050 Wisconsin Ave.Chevy Chase, MD 20815301-654-2626concordhill.org

Connelly School of the HolyChild9029 Bradley Blvd.Potomac, MD 20854301-365-0955holychild.org

Don Bosco Cristo Rey HighSchool

1010 Larch Ave.Takoma Park, MD 20912301-891-4750dbcr.org

Echelon Academy900 Olney Sandy Spring RoadSandy Spring, MD 20860301-570-0999echelonacademy.com

Evergreen School10700 Georgia Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20902301-942-5979evergreenschool.com

Faith Arts Academy13618 Layhill RoadSilver Spring, MD 20906301-438-2012

Forcey Christian School2130 East Randolph RoadSilver Spring, MD 20904301-622-2281forceychristianschool.org

Georgetown PreparatorySchool10900 Rockville PikeNorth Bethesda, MD 20852301-493-5000gprep.org

German SchoolWashington D.C.8617 Chateau DrivePotomac, MD 20854301-365-4400dswashington.org

Grace Episcopal DaySchool9411 Connecticut Ave.Kensington, MD 20895301-949-5860geds.org

Green Acres SchoolPre-K through 811701 Danville DriveNorth Bethesda, MD 20852301-881-4100greenacres.org

Griggs InternationalAcademy12501 Old Columbia PikeSilver Spring, MD 20904301-680-6585griggs.edu

Holton-Arms School7303 River RoadBethesda, MD 20817301-365-5300holton-arms.edu

Holy Cross ElementarySchoolPre-K through 84900 Strathmore Ave.Garrett Park, MD 20896301-949-1699

hcross.org

Holy Redeemer School9715 Summit Ave.Kensington, MD 20895301-942-3701hrs-ken.org

John Nevins AndrewsSchool117 Elm Ave.Takoma Park, MD 20912301-270-1400jna.org

Julia Brown Montessori3400 Queen Mary DriveOlney, MD 20832301-774-5700juliabrownschools.com

Julia Brown Montessori1300 Milestone DriveSilver Spring, MD 20904301-622-7808juliabrownschools.com

Kemp Mill MontessoriSchool-Kehillat Montessori1840 University Blvd. WSilver Spring, MD 20902301-593-4343

Landon School6101 Wilson LaneBethesda, MD 20817301-320-3200landon.net

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Marissa Madaras (center) of the Academy of the Holy Cross and her teammates celebrate her goal against Bishop McNamara in a highschool girls soccer game in September.

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Little Flower School5601 Massachusetts Ave.Bethesda, MD 20816301-320-3273littleflowerschool.org

Lone Oak MontessoriBethesda Campus10100 Old Georgetown RoadBethesda, MD 20814301-469-4888loneoakmontessori.com

Lone Oak MontessoriPotomac Campus10201 Democracy Blvd.Potomac, MD 20854301-469-4888loneoakmontessori.com

Lycée Rochambeau, The FrenchInternational SchoolRollingwood Campus3200 Woodbine St.Chevy Chase, MD 20815301-907-3265rochambeau.org

Lycée Rochambeau, The FrenchInternational SchoolForest Road Campus9600 Forest RoadBethesda, MD 20814301-530-8260rochambeau.org

Lycée Rochambeau, The FrenchInternational SchoolBradley Campus7108 Bradley Blvd.Bethesda, MD 20817301-767-1683rochambeau.org

Manor Montessori Bethesda Campus5450 Massachusetts Ave.Bethesda, MD 20816301-299-7400manormontessori.com

Manor Montessori Potomac Campus10500 Oaklyn DrivePotomac, MD 20854301-299-7400manormontessori.com

Manor Montessori Rockville Campus11200 Old Georgetown RoadRockville, MD 20852301-299-7400manormontessori.com

Mary of Nazareth Catholic School14131 Seneca RoadDarnestown, MD 20874301-869-0940maryofnazareth.org

Mater Amoris Montessori School18501 Mink Hollow Road - P.O. Box 97Ashton, MD 20861301-774-7468materamoris.com

Mater Dei School9600 Seven Locks RoadBethesda, MD 20817301-365-2700materdeischool.net

McLean School8224 Lochinver LanePotomac, MD 20854301-299-8277mcleanschool.org

Melvin J. Berman Hebrew Academy13300 Arctic Ave.Rockville, MD 20853301-962-9400mjbha.org

Montrose Christian School5100 Randolph RoadRockville, MD 20852301-770-5335montrosechristian.org

Mother of God School20501 Goshen RoadGaithersburg, MD 20879301-990-2088mogschool.com

Muslim Community School and AlimAcademy7917 Montrose RoadPotomac, MD 20854301-340-6713mymcs.org

Norwood School8821 River RoadBethesda, MD 20817301-365-2595norwoodschool.org

Oneness-Family School6701 Wisconsin Ave.Chevy Chase, MD 20815571-451-0917onenessfamilyschool.org

Our Lady of Good Counsel High School17301 Old Vic Blvd.Olney, MD 20832240-283-3200olgchs.org

Our Lady of Lourdes School7500 Pearl St.Bethesda, MD 20814301-654-5376bethesda-lourdes.org

Our Lady of Mercy School9222 Kentsdale DrivePotomac, MD 20854301-365-4477olom.org/school

Sandy Spring Friends School16923 Norwood RoadSandy Spring, MD 20860301-774-7455ssfs.org

School for Tomorrow4511 Bestor DiveRockville, MD 20853301-460-4747sftedu.org

Seneca Academy15601 Germantown RoadDarnestown, MD 20874301-869-3728senecaacademy.org

Sidwell Friends School5100 Edgemoor LaneBethesda, MD 20814202-537-6900sidwell.edu

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Nicola Petite (left) and Emma Mwanjala, fourth-graders at Christ Episcopal School, join other fourth-graders singing “Tomorrow” at the Rockville Earth Dayceremony in April 2014.

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Sligo Adventist School8300 Carroll Ave.Takoma Park, MD 20912301-434-1417sligoadventistschool.org

St. Andrew Apostle School11602 Kemp Mill RoadSilver Spring, MD 20902301-649-3555standrewapostle.org

St. Andrew’s Episcopal School PostoakCampus8804 Postoak RoadPotomac, MD 20854301-983-5200saes.org

St. Andrew’s Episcopal School LowerSchool Campus10033 River RoadPotomac, MD 20854301-983-5200saes.org

St. Bartholomew School6900 River RoadBethesda, MD 20817301-229-5586stbartholomew.org/school

St. Bernadette School80 University Blvd. E.Silver Spring, MD 20901301-593-5611st-bernadetteelem.com

St. Elizabeth Catholic School917 Montrose RoadRockville, MD 20852301-881-1824stelizabethschoolmd.org

St. Francis InternationalSchool1500 St. Camillus DriveSilver Spring, MD 20903301-434-2344saintfrancisinternational.org

St. Jane de Chantal School9525 Old Georgetown RoadBethesda, MD 20814301-530-1221dechantal.org

St. John the Baptist School12319 New Hampshire Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20904301-622-3076sjbsilverspring.org

St. John the Evangelist School10201 Woodland DriveSilver Spring, MD 20902301-681-7656sjte.org

St. John’s Episcopal School3427 Olney Laytonsville RoadOlney, MD 20832301-774-6804

stjes.com

St. Jude Regional Catholic School4820 Walbridge St.Rockville, MD 20853301-946-7888stjuderockville.org

St. Martin of Tours School115 S. Frederick Ave.Gaithersburg, MD 20877301-990-2441smsmd.org

St. Mary’s School600 Veirs Mill RoadRockville, MD 20852301-762-4179stmaryschoolrockville.org

St. Patrick’s Catholic School4101 Norbeck RoadRockville, MD 20853301-929-9672stpatricksrockville.com

St. Peter’s School2900 Olney-Sandy Spring RoadOlney, MD 20832301-924-3774stpetersschoololney.org

St. Raphael School1513 Dunster RoadRockville, MD 20854301-762-2143straphaelschoolmd.org

Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart9101 Rockville PikeBethesda, MD 20814301-657-4322stoneridgeschool.org

The Auburn School9545 Georgia Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20910301-588-8048theauburnschool.org

The Avalon School200 W. Diamond Ave.Gaithersburg, MD 20877301-963-8022avalonschools.org

The Diener School11510 Falls RoadPotomac, MD 20854301-299-4602thedienerschool.org

The Foundation Schoolof Montgomery County220 Girard St., Suite 300Gaithersburg, MD 20877301-740-7807foundationschools.org

The Frost School4915 Aspen Hill RoadRockville, MD 20853301-933-3451frostschool.org

The Harbor School7701 Bradley Blvd.Bethesda, MD 20817301-365-1100

theharborschool.org

The Heights School10400 Seven Locks RoadPotomac, MD 20854301-365-4300heights.edu

The Nora School955 Sligo Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20910301-495-6672nora-school.org

The Primary Day School7300 River RoadBethesda, MD 20817301-365-4355theprimarydayschool.org

The Torah School of Greater Washington2010 Linden LaneSilver Spring, MD 20910301-962-8003tsgw.org

Washington Christian Academy16227 Batchellors Forest RoadOlney, MD 20832240-390-0429washingtonchristian.org

Washington Episcopal School5600 Little Falls ParkwayBethesda, MD 20816301-652-7878w-e-s.org

Washington Hebrew CongregationJulia Bindeman Suburban Center11810 Falls RoadPotomac, MD 20854301-279-7505whctemple.org/education

Washington Waldorf School4800 Sangamore RoadBethesda, MD 20816301-229-6107washingtonwaldorf.org

Woods Academy6801 Greentree RoadBethesda, MD 20817301-365-3080woodsacademy.org

Yang Academy111 Central Ave.Gaithersburg, MD 20877301-208-8821yangacademy.com

Yeshiva of Greater WashingtonBoys Division1216 Arcola Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20902301-649-7077yeshiva.edu

Yeshiva of Greater WashingtonGirls Division2010 Linden LaneSilver Spring, MD 20910301-962-5111yeshiva.edu

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SCHOOL CALENDAR

BOARD OF EDUCATIONThe school boardmembers are:• JudithDocca (Dist. 1) ofMontgomeryVillage,

term ends 2018• Rebecca Smondrowski (Dist. 2) of Gaithers-

burg, term ends 2016• Patricia O’Neill (Dist. 3) of Bethesda, board

president, term ends 2018• Christopher S. Barclay (Dist. 4) ofTakoma Park,

term ends 2016•Michael A. Durso (Dist. 5) of Silver Spring,

board vice president, term ends 2018• Philip Kauffman (At-large) of Olney, term ends

2016• Jill Ortman-Fouse (At-large) of Silver Spring,

term ends 2018• Eric Guerci, student boardmember, one-year

term runs July 1, 2015, to June 30, 2016

STUDENTSMontgomery County’s public school popula-

tion continues to grow in numbers and diversity.The 2014-15 enrollment in county public

schools is about 154,000 with students attendingone of 202 county schools.

The school system’s population representsseveral ethnic groups, as of the 2014-15 schoolyear: 31 percent white, 28.3 percent Hispanic,21.5 percent black and 14.2 percent Asian. Schoolsystem students come from about 158 foreigncountries.

Of the county’s school-age children, about 86percent are enrolled in public school. The rest at-tend private schools or are home-schooled.

Each school serves students who live withinthe boundaries of one of the county’s high schoolclusters. Clusters include one or more highschools, one or more middle schools and several

elementary schools.To determine which school serves your area,

visit gis.mcpsmd.org and select School Assign-ment Tool or call 240-314-4710.

REGISTRATIONMaryland law requires children ages 5 to 16 to

attend school. Childrenwho turn 5 on or beforeSept. 1, 2015,must enroll in school for the 2015-16school year. Elementary and secondary schoolshave registration sessions through the summer.

Students who are notU.S. citizensmay registerat the School Counseling, Residency and Interna-tional AdmissionsOffice, RockingHorse RoadCen-ter, 4910MaconRoad, Rockville. For information,call 301-230-0686.

To register for school, a new student needs toshowproof of age and identity, proof of county resi-dency and immunization records.

COUNTY SCHOOLS

2015 2016AUG. 24-28: Professional days for teachers.

AUG. 31: First day of school for students.

SEPT. 7: Labor Day. Offices and schools closed.

SEPT. 14: No school for students and teachers.

SEPT. 23: No school for students and teachers.

OCT. 2: Tentative early release day. Students dismissed after lunch.

OCT. 16: No school for students and teachers.

NOV. 2: Professional day for teachers. No school for students.

NOV. 11: Early release day K-8. Parent conferences. Students dismissed after lunch.

NOV. 12: Early release day K-8. Parent conferences. Students dismissed after lunch.

NOV. 25: Early release K-12.

NOV. 26-27: Thanksgiving. Offices and schools closed.

DEC. 24-25, 28-31:Winter break. No school for students and teachers.

JAN. 1: New Year’s Day. Offices and schools closed.

JAN. 18:Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Offices and schools closed.

JAN. 25: Professional day for teachers. No school for students.

FEB. 15: Presidents Day. Offices and schools closed.

FEB. 26: Tentative early release day. Students dismissed after lunch.

MARCH 25, 28-31 and APRIL 1: Spring break. No school for students and teachers.

APRIL 4: Professional day for teachers. No school for students.

APRIL 5: Primary ElectionDay. Offices and schools closed.

MAY 30:Memorial Day. Offices and schools closed.

JUNE 17: Last day of school for students. Students dismissed after lunch.

JUNE 20: Professional day for teachers.

SCHOOL CONTINGENCY CALENDARIf the school year should be disrupted by emergencies, such as snowstorms, and schools are closed, the school year could be extended.The school systemfigureson up to four contingency days. Anything beyond that couldmean adding days to the school year, unless the state grants awaiver.

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BETHESDA-CHEVYCHASE CLUSTERBethesda-Chevy ChaseHigh4301 East West HighwayBethesda, MD 20814240-497-6300

Westland Middle5511 Massachusetts Ave.Bethesda, MD 20816301-320-6515

Bethesda Elementary7600 Arlington RoadBethesda, MD 20814301-657-4979

Chevy Chase Elementary4015 Rosemary St.Chevy Chase, MD 20815301-657-4994

North Chevy ChaseElementary3700 Jones Bridge RoadChevy Chase, MD 20815301-657-4950

Rock Creek ForestElementary8330 Grubb RoadChevy Chase, MD 20815301-650-6410

Rosemary Hills Elementary2111 Porter RoadSilver Spring, MD 20910301-650-6400

Somerset Elementary5811 Warwick PlaceChevy Chase, MD 20815301-657-4985

Westbrook Elementary5110 Allan TerraceBethesda, MD 20816301-320-6506

WINSTON CHURCHILLCLUSTERWinston Churchill High11300 Gainsborough RoadPotomac, MD 20854301-469-1200

Cabin John Middle10701 Gainsborough RoadPotomac, MD 20854301-469-1150

Herbert Hoover Middle8810 Postoak RoadPotomac, MD 20854301-469-1010

Bells Mill Elementary8225 Bells Mill RoadPotomac, MD 20854301-469-1046

Beverly Farms Elementary

8501 Postoak RoadPotomac, MD 20854301-469-1050

Potomac Elementary10311 River RoadPotomac, MD 20854301-469-1042

Seven Locks Elementary9500 Seven Locks RoadBethesda, MD 20817301-469-1038

Wayside Elementary10011 Glen RoadPotomac, MD 20854301-279-8484

CLARKSBURGCLUSTERClarksburg High22500 Wims RoadClarksburg, MD 20871301-444-3000

Neelsville Middle11700 Neelsville Church RoadGermantown, MD 20876301-353-8064

Rocky Hill Middle22401 Brick Haven WayClarksburg, MD 20871301-353-8282

Cedar Grove Elementary24001 Ridge RoadGermantown, MD 20876301-253-7000

Clarksburg Elementary13530 Redgrave PlaceClarksburg, MD 20871301-353-8060

Capt. James E. DalyElementary20301 Brandermill DriveGermantown, MD 20876301-353-0939

Fox Chapel Elementary19315 Archdale RoadGermantown, MD 20874301-353-8055

William B. Gibbs, Jr.Elementary12615 Royal Crown DriveGermantown, MD 20876301-353-0800

Little Bennett Elementary23930 Burdette Forest RoadClarksburg, MD 20871301-540-5535

Wilson Wims Elementary12520 Blue Sky DriveClarksburg, MD 20871301-601-4921

DAMASCUS CLUSTERDamascus High25921 Ridge RoadDamascus, MD 20872301-253-7030

John T. Baker Middle25400 Oak DriveDamascus, MD 20872301-253-7010

Rocky Hill Middle22401 Brick Haven WayClarksburg, MD 20871301-353-8282

Cedar Grove Elementary24001 Ridge RoadGermantown, MD 20876301-253-7000

Clearspring Elementary9930 Moyer RoadDamascus, MD 20872301-253-7004

Damascus Elementary10201 Bethesda Church RoadDamascus, MD 20872301-253-7080

Laytonsville Elementary21401 Laytonsville RoadLaytonsville, MD 20882301-840-7145

Lois P. RockwellElementary24555 Cutsail DriveDamascus, MD 20872301-253-7088

Woodfield Elementary24200 Woodfield RoadGaithersburg, MD 20882301-253-7085

DOWNCOUNTYCONSORTIUMMontgomery Blair High51 University Blvd. E.Silver Spring, MD 20901301-649-2800

Albert Einstein High11135 Newport Mill RoadKensington, MD 20895301-929-2200

John F. Kennedy High1901 Randolph RoadSilver Spring, MD 20902301-929-2100

Northwood High919 University Blvd. W.Silver Spring, MD 20901301-649-8088

Wheaton High12601 Dalewood DriveSilver Spring, MD 20906301-929-2050

Argyle Middle2400 Bel Pre RoadSilver Spring, MD 20906301-460-2400

Col. E. Brooke Lee Middle11800 Monticello Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20902301-649-8100

Eastern Middle300 University Blvd. E.Silver Spring, MD 20901301-650-6650

A. Mario LoiedermanMiddle12701 Goodhill RoadSilver Spring, MD 20906301-929-2282

Newport Mill Middle11311 Newport Mill RoadKensington, MD 20895301-929-2244

Parkland Middle4610 W. Frankfort DriveRockville, MD 20853301-438-5700

Silver Spring InternationalMiddle313 Wayne Ave.

Silver Spring, MD 20910301-650-6544

Sligo Middle1401 Dennis Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20902301-649-8121

Takoma Park Middle7611 Piney Branch RoadSilver Spring, MD 20910301-650-6444

Arcola Elementary1820 Franwall Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20902301-649-8590

Bel Pre Elementary13801 Rippling Brook DriveSilver Spring, MD 20906301-460-2145

Brookhaven Elementary4610 Renn St.Rockville, MD 20853301-460-2140

East Silver SpringElementary631 Silver Spring Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20910301-650-6420

Flora M. Singer ElementarySchool2600 Hayden DriveSilver Spring, MD 20902301-649-8000

Forest Knolls Elementary10830 Eastwood Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20901301-649-8060

Georgian ForestElementary3100 Regina DriveSilver Spring, MD 20906301-460-2170

Glenallan Elementary12520 Heurich RoadSilver Spring, MD 20902301-929-2014

Glen Haven Elementary10900 Inwood Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20902301-649-8051

Harmony HillsElementary13407 Lydia St.Silver Spring, MD 20906301-929-2157

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Highland Elementary3100 Medway St.Silver Spring, MD 20902301-929-2040

Highland View Elementary9010 Providence Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20901301-650-6426

Kemp Mill Elementary411 Sisson St.Silver Spring, MD 20902301-649-8046

Montgomery Knolls Elementary807 Daleview DriveSilver Spring, MD 20901301-431-7667

New Hampshire Estates Elementary8720 Carroll Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20903301-431-7607

Oak View Elementary400 East Wayne Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20901301-650-6434

Oakland Terrace Elementary2720 Plyers Mill RoadSilver Spring, MD 20902301-929-2161

Pine Crest Elementary201 Woodmoor DriveSilver Spring, MD 20901301-649-8066

Piney Branch Elementary7510 Maple Ave.Takoma Park, MD 20912301-891-8000

Rock View Elementary3901 Denfeld Ave.Kensington, MD 20895301-929-2002

Rolling Terrace Elementary705 Bayfield St.Takoma Park, MD 20912301-431-7600

Sargent Shriver Elementary12518 Greenly DriveSilver Spring, MD 20906301-929-4426

Sligo Creek Elementary500 Schuyler RoadSilver Spring, MD 20910301-562-2722

Strathmore Elementary3200 Beaverwood LaneSilver Spring, MD 20906301-460-2135

Takoma Park Elementary7511 Holly Ave.Takoma Park, MD 20912301-650-6414

Viers Mill Elementary11711 Joseph Mill RoadSilver Spring, MD 20906301-929-2165

Weller Road Elementary3301 Weller RoadSilver Spring, MD 20906301-929-2010

Wheaton Woods Elementary4510 Faroe PlaceRockville, MD 20853301-929-2018

Woodlin Elementary2101 Luzerne Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20910301-650-6440

GAITHERSBURG CLUSTERGaithersburg High101 Education Blvd.Gaithersburg, MD 20877301-284-4500

Forest Oak Middle651 Saybrooke Oaks Blvd.Gaithersburg, MD 20877301-670-8242

Gaithersburg Middle2 Teachers’ WayGaithersburg, MD 20877301-840-4554

Gaithersburg Elementary35 N. Summit Ave.Gaithersburg, MD 20877301-840-7136

Goshen Elementary8701 Warfield RoadGaithersburg, MD 20882301-840-8165

Laytonsville Elementary21401 Laytonsville RoadLaytonsville, MD 20882301-840-7145

Rosemont Elementary16400 Alden Ave.Gaithersburg, MD 20877301-840-7123

Strawberry Knoll Elementary18820 Strawberry Knoll RoadGaithersburg, MD 20879301-840-7112

Summit Hall Elementary101 W. Deer Park RoadGaithersburg, MD 20877301-840-7127

Washington Grove Elementary8712 Oakmont St.Gaithersburg, MD 20877301-840-7120

WALTER JOHNSON CLUSTERWalter Johnson High6400 Rock Spring DriveBethesda, MD 20814301-803-7100

North Bethesda Middle8935 Bradmoor DriveBethesda, MD 20817301-571-3883

Tilden Middle11211 Old Georgetown RoadRockville, MD 20852301-230-5930

Ashburton Elementary6314 Lone Oak DriveBethesda, MD 20817301-571-6959

Farmland Elementary7000 Old Gate RoadRockville, MD 20852301-230-5919

Garrett Park Elementary4810 Oxford St.Kensington, MD 20895301-929-2170

Kensington Parkwood Elementary4710 Saul RoadKensington, MD 20895301-571-6949

Luxmanor Elementary6201 Tilden LaneRockville, MD 20852301-230-5914

Wyngate Elementary9300 Wadsworth DriveBethesda, MD 20817301-571-6979

COL. ZADOK MAGRUDER CLUSTERCol. Zadok Magruder High5939 Muncaster Mill RoadRockville, MD 20855301-840-4600

Redland Middle6505 Muncaster Mill RoadRockville, MD 20855301-840-4680

Shady Grove Middle8100 Midcounty HighwayGaithersburg, MD 20877301-548-7540

Candlewood Elementary7210 Osprey DriveRockville, MD 20855301-840-7167

Cashell Elementary17101 Cashell RoadRockville, MD 20853301-924-3130

Flower Hill Elementary18425 Flower Hill WayGaithersburg, MD 20879301-840-7161

Mill Creek Towne Elementary17700 Park Mill DriveDerwood, MD 20855301-840-7149

Judith A. Resnik Elementary

7301 Hadley Farms DriveGaithersburg, MD 20879301-670-8200

Sequoyah Elementary17301 Bowie Mill RoadDerwood, MD 20855301-840-5335

RICHARD MONTGOMERY CLUSTERRichard Montgomery High250 Richard Montgomery DriveRockville, MD 20852301-610-8000

Julius West Middle651 Great Falls RoadRockville, MD 20850301-279-3979

Beall Elementary451 Beall Ave.Rockville, MD 20850301-279-8460

College Gardens Elementary1700 Yale PlaceRockville, MD 20850301-279-8470

Ritchie Park Elementary1514 Dunster RoadRockville, MD 20854301-279-8475

Twinbrook Elementary5911 Ridgway Ave.Rockville, MD 20851301-230-5925

NORTHEAST CONSORTIUMJames Hubert Blake High300 Norwood RoadSilver Spring, MD 20905301-879-1300

Paint Branch High14121 Old Columbia PikeBurtonsville, MD 20866301-388-9900

Springbrook High201 Valley Brook DriveSilver Spring, MD 20904301-989-5700

Benjamin Banneker Middle14800 Perrywood DriveBurtonsville, MD 20866301-989-5747

Briggs Chaney Middle1901 Rainbow DriveSilver Spring, MD 20905301-989-6000

William H. Farquhar Middle16915 Batchellors Forest RoadOlney, MD 20832301-924-3100

Francis Scott Key Middle910 Schindler DriveSilver Spring, MD 20903301-422-5600

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White Oak Middle12201 New Hampshire Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20904301-989-5780

Burtonsville Elementary15516 Old Columbia PikeBurtonsville, MD 20866301-989-5654

Cloverly Elementary800 Briggs Chaney RoadSilver Spring, MD 20905301-989-5770

Cresthaven Elementary School1234 Cresthaven DriveSilver Spring, MD 20903301-431-7622

Fairland Elementary14315 Fairdale RoadSilver Spring, MD 20905301-989-5658

Greencastle Elementary13611 Robey RoadSilver Spring, MD 20904301-595-2940

Galway Elementary12612 Galway DriveSilver Spring, MD 20904301-595-2930

Roscoe R. Nix Elementary1100 Corliss St.Silver Spring, MD 20903301-422-5070

William Tyler Page Elementary13400 Tamarack RoadSilver Spring, MD 20904301-989-5672

Sherwood Elementary1401 Olney-Sandy Spring RoadSandy Spring, MD 20860301-924-3195

Stonegate Elementary14811 Notley RoadSilver Spring, MD 20905301-989-5668

Burnt Mills Elementary11211 Childs St.Silver Spring, MD 20901301-649-8192

Cannon Road Elementary901 Cannon RoadSilver Spring, MD 20904301-989-5662

Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary1200 Swingingdale DriveSilver Spring, MD 20905301-989-6030

JoAnn Leleck Elementary School at BroadAcres

710 Beacon RoadSilver Spring, MD 20903301-431-7616

Jackson Road Elementary900 Jackson RoadSilver Spring, MD 20904301-989-5650

Westover Elementary401 Hawkesbury LaneSilver Spring, MD 20904301-989-5676

NORTHWEST CLUSTERNorthwest High13501 Richter Farm RoadGermantown, MD 20874301-601-4660

Roberto Clemente Middle18808 Waring Station RoadGermantown, MD 20874301-601-0344

Kingsview Middle18909 Kingsview RoadGermantown, MD 20874301-601-4611

Lakelands Park Middle1200 Main St.Gaithersburg, MD 20878301-670-1400

Clopper Mill Elementary18501 Cinnamon DriveGermantown, MD 20874

301-353-8065

Darnestown Elementary15030 Turkey Foot RoadGaithersburg, MD 20878301-840-7157

Diamond Elementary4 Marquis DriveGaithersburg, MD 20878301-840-7177

Germantown Elementary19110 Liberty Mill RoadGermantown, MD 20874301-353-8050

Great Seneca Creek Elementary13010 Dairymaid DriveGermantown, MD 20874301-353-8500

Ronald McNair Elementary13881 Hopkins RoadGermantown, MD 20874301-353-0854

Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary13902 Bromfield RoadGermantown, MD 20874301-601-4350

POOLESVILLE CLUSTERPoolesville High17501 West Willard Road


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Poolesville, MD 20837301-972-7900

John Poole Middle17014 Tom Fox Ave.Poolesville, MD 20837301-972-7979

Poolesville Elementary19565 Fisher Ave.Poolesville, MD 20837301-972-7960

Monocacy Elementary18801 Barnesville RoadDickerson, MD 20842301-972-7990

QUINCE ORCHARD CLUSTERQuince Orchard High15800 Quince Orchard RoadGaithersburg, MD 20878301-840-4686

Lakelands Park Middle1200 Main St.Gaithersburg, MD 20878301-670-1400

Ridgeview Middle16600 Raven Rock DriveGaithersburg, MD 20878240-406-1300

Brown Station Elementary851 Quince Orchard Blvd.Gaithersburg, MD 20878301-840-7172

Rachel Carson Elementary100 Tschiffely Square RoadGaithersburg, MD 20878

301-840-5333

Diamond Elementary4 Marquis Drive

Gaithersburg, MD 20878301-840-7177

Fields Road Elementary1 School DriveGaithersburg, MD 20878301-840-7131

Jones Lane Elementary15110 Jones LaneGaithersburg, MD 20878301-840-8160

Thurgood Marshall Elementary12260 McDonald Chapel DriveGaithersburg, MD 20878301-670-8282

ROCKVILLE CLUSTERRockville High2100 Baltimore RoadRockville, MD 20851301-517-8105

Earle B. Wood Middle14615 Bauer DriveRockville, MD 20853301-460-2150

Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary14516 Nadine DriveRockville, MD 20853301-460-2121

Flower Valley Elementary4615 Sunflower Drive


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Maryvale Elementary1000 First St.Rockville, MD 20850301-279-4990

Meadow Hall Elementary951 Twinbrook ParkwayRockville, MD 20851301-279-4988

Rock Creek Valley Elementary5121 Russett RoadRockville, MD 20853301-460-2195

SENECA VALLEY CLUSTERSeneca Valley High19401 Crystal Rock DriveGermantown, MD 20874301-353-8000

Roberto Clemente Middle18808 Waring Station RoadGermantown, MD 20874301-601-0344

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.Middle13737 Wisteria DriveGermantown, MD 20874301-353-8080

Lake Seneca Elementary13600 Wanegarden DriveGermantown, MD 20874301-353-0929

S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary

12500 Wisteria DriveGermantown, MD 20874301-353-0910

Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary21301 Seneca Crossing DriveGermantown, MD 20876301-353-0994

Waters Landing Elementary13100 Waters Landing DriveGermantown, MD 20874301-353-0915

SHERWOOD CLUSTERSherwood High300 Olney-Sandy Spring RoadSandy Spring, MD 20860301-924-3200

William H. Farquhar Middle16915 Batchellors Forest RoadOlney, MD 20832301-924-3100

Rosa M. Parks Middle19200 Olney Mill RoadOlney, MD 20832301-924-3180

Belmont Elementary19528 Olney Mill RoadOlney, MD 20832301-924-3140

Brooke Grove Elementary2700 Spartan RoadOlney, MD 20832301-924-3154

Greenwood Elementary3336 Gold Mine RoadBrookeville, MD 20833301-924-3145

Olney Elementary3401 Queen Mary DriveOlney, MD 20832301-924-3126

Sherwood Elementary1401 Olney-Sandy Spring RoadSandy Spring, MD 20860301-924-3195

WATKINS MILL CLUSTERWatkins Mill High10301 Apple Ridge RoadGaithersburg, MD 20879301-840-3959

Neelsville Middle11700 Neelsville Church RoadGermantown, MD 20876301-353-8064

Montgomery Village Middle19300 Watkins Mill RoadGaithersburg, MD 20886301-840-4660

South Lake Elementary18201 Contour RoadGaithersburg, MD 20877301-840-7141

Stedwick Elementary10631 Stedwick RoadMontgomery Village, MD 20886301-840-7187

Watkins Mill Elementary19001 Watkins Mill RoadMontgomery Village, MD 20886301-840-7181

Whetstone Elementary19201 Thomas Farm RoadGaithersburg, MD 20879301-840-7191

WALT WHITMAN CLUSTERWalt Whitman High7100 Whittier Blvd.Bethesda, MD 20817301-320-6600

Thomas W. Pyle Middle6311 Wilson LaneBethesda, MD 20817301-320-6540

Bannockburn Elementary6520 Dalroy LaneBethesda, MD 20817301-320-6555

Bethesda Elementary7600 Arlington RoadBethesda, MD 20814301-657-4979

Bradley Hills Elementary8701 Hartsdale Ave.Bethesda, MD 20817301-571-6966

Burning Tree Elementary7900 Beech Tree RoadBethesda, MD 20817301-320-6510

Carderock Springs Elementary7401 Persimmon Tree LaneBethesda, MD 20817301-469-1034

Wood Acres Elementary*Radnor Center7000 Radnor RoadBethesda, MD 20817301-320-6502*as of April 2015

WOOTTON CLUSTERThomas S. Wootton High2100 Wootton ParkwayRockville, MD 20850301-279-8550

Cabin John Middle10701 Gainsborough RoadPotomac, MD 20854301-469-1150

Robert Frost Middle9201 Scott DriveRockville, MD 20850301-279-3949

Cold Spring Elementary9201 Falls Chapel WayPotomac, MD 20854301-279-8480

DuFief Elementary15001 DuFief DriveGaithersburg, MD 20878301-279-4980

Fallsmead Elementary1800 Greenplace TerraceRockville, MD 20850301-279-4984

Lakewood Elementary2534 Lindley TerraceRockville, MD 20850301-279-8465

Stone Mill Elementary14323 Stonebridge View DriveNorth Potomac, MD 20878301-279-4975

Travilah Elementary13801 DuFief Mill RoadNorth Potomac, MD 20878301-840-7153


Some of Maryland’s major colleges and universi-ties have branches in Montgomery County. Theirprograms serve county students looking to pursuestudies on both undergraduate and graduate levels.

Johns Hopkins UniversityMontgomery County Campus9601 Medical Center DriveRockville, MD 20850301-294-7000mcc.jhu.edu

MONTGOMERY COLLEGEMontgomery College serves about 60,000 students peryear through credit and noncredit programs at campuses inGermantown, Rockville and Takoma Park/Silver Spring, and atworkforce development and continuing education centers inGaithersburg and Wheaton.The college offers more than 130 degree and certificateprograms that prepare students to earn an associate degree,transfer to a four-year college or university, enter the jobmarket, upgrade career skills, complete an apprenticeship ortake enrichment courses. Day, evening and weekend coursesare available in subjects ranging from accounting and appliedgeography to automotive technology and computer science.

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Montgomery College Rockville campus51 Mannakee St.Rockville, MD 20850240-567-5000

Montgomery College Germantown campus20200 Observation DriveGermantown, MD 20876240-567-7700

Montgomery College Takoma Park/Silver Spring campus7600 Takoma Ave.Takoma Park, MD 20912240-567-1300

Gaithersburg Business Training Center12 S. Summit Ave.Gaithersburg, MD 20877240-567-1863

Westfield South Center11002 Veirs Mill RoadSuite 306Wheaton, MD 20902240-567-5188

UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OFMARYLAND UNIVERSITIES AT SHADY GROVEThe Universities at Shady Grove opened in fall 2000 on 50acres at the intersection of Darnestown and Shady Grove roadsin Rockville. The center is in collaboration with nine UniversitySystem of Maryland institutions and serves undergraduate andgraduate students. The Shady Grove campus offers about80 degree and certificate programs. The campus offersundergraduate upper-division courses for students to completetheir final two years of study for a bachelor’s degree.

Universities at Shady Grove9630 Gudelsky DriveRockville, MD 20850301-738-6000301-738-6088 TTYwww.shadygrove.umd.edu

Washington Adventist University7600 Flower Ave.Takoma Park, MD 20912301-891-4000www.wau.edu

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BAPTISTAshton Baptist Church17826 New Hampshire Ave.Ashton, MD 20861301-774-5605ashtonbaptistchurch.org

Barnesville BaptistChurch17917 Barnesville RoadBarnesville, MD 20838301-407-0500barnesvillebaptist.org

Briggs Center for Faithand Action5148 Massachusetts Ave.Bethesda, MD 20816301-229-7725faithfamilyjesus.com/churchprofile.php?ChurchID=183776

Burtonsville BaptistChurch3400 Spencerville RoadBurtonsville, MD 20866301-421-9080burtonsvillebaptist.org

Calverton Baptist Church12625 Galway DriveSilver Spring, MD 20904301-572-5553calvertonbaptistchurch.com

Central Baptist7271 Muncaster Mill RoadRockville, MD 20855301-670-1971cbcrockville.org

Clifton Park BaptistChurch8818 Piney Branch RoadSilver Spring, MD 20903301-434-2456cpbc.net

Colesville Baptist Church13100 Andrew DriveSilver Spring, MD 20904301-384-9153colesvillebaptist.org

Emanuel Spanish BaptistChurch832 Wayne Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20910301-434-4355

Faith Community BaptistChurch13618 Layhill RoadSilver Spring, MD 20906301-460-8188

First Baptist Church ofDamascus8850 Damascus RoadDamascus, MD 20872301-253-3278fbcdamascus.org

First Baptist Church of

Gaithersburg200 W. Diamond Ave.Gaithersburg, MD 20877301-977-9007fbcgaithersburg.org

First Baptist Church ofKen-Gar3922 Hampden St.Kensington, MD 20895301-942-3423fbcofkengar.com

First Baptist Rockville55 Adclare RoadRockville, MD 20850301-279-2400firstbaptistrockville.org

First Baptist Church ofSilver SpringInterim worship location:Takoma Park CommunityCenter7500 Maple Ave.Takoma Park, MD 20912301-754-1100fbcss.org

Streams of Hope Church200 W. Diamond Ave.Gaithersburg, MD 20877301-260-7642fbcwonline.org

Georgia Avenue BaptistChurch12525 Georgia Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20906301-946-1331gabcglenmont.org

Germantown BaptistChurch17640 Riffleford RoadGermantown, MD 20874301-428-3622gbcmd.com

Global Mission Church13421 Georgia Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20906301-460-1656gmcusa.org

Greenridge BaptistChurch21925 Frederick RoadBoyds, MD 20841301-972-0271greenridgebaptist.org

Hanuri Baptist Church800 Randolph RoadSilver Spring, MD 20904301-622-1675

Ichthus Mission Church4601 Muncaster Mill RoadRockville, MD 20853301-924-5330

Jerusalem Baptist Church19215 Jerusalem RoadPoolesville, MD 20837

301-349-5864myjerusalembc.com

Kensington Baptist10100 Connecticut Ave.Kensington, MD 20895301-942-4400kensingtonbaptistchurch.org

Korean Baptist Church ofWashington310 Randolph RoadSilver Spring, MD 20904301-622-5375

Luther Rice MemorialBaptist Church801 University Blvd. WestSilver Spring, MD 20901301-593-1130lutherricechurch.org

Montgomery Hills BaptistChurch9727 Georgia Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20910301-681-7990montgomeryhillsbaptist.com

Montgomery KoreanBaptist Church4205 Aspen Hill RoadRockville, MD 20853

Montrose Baptist Church5100 Randolph RoadRockville, MD 20852301-770-5335montroseministries.org

Mount Calvary BaptistChurch608 North Horners LaneRockville, MD 20850301-424-8717mtcbc.org

Mount Jezreel BaptistChurch420 University Blvd. E.Silver Spring, MD 20901301-431-2800mtjezreel.com

New Creation Church11005 Dayton St.Wheaton, MD 20902301-649-6000newcreationwheatonsilverspring.org

Olney Baptist Church17525 Georgia Ave.Olney, MD 20832301-774-5433olneybaptistchurch.com

Philippine InternationalBible Church6855 Olney-LaytonsvilleRoadLaytonsville, MD 20882301-330-0985pibcmd.com

Pilgrim Baptist Church8901 Pennsylvania Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20910301-588-2306

Poolesville Baptist Church17550 W. Willard RoadPoolesville, MD 20837301-349-4090poolesvillebaptist.com

Redland Baptist Church6922 Muncaster Mill RoadRockville, MD 20855301-977-1000redlandbaptist.org

Round Oak MissionaryBaptist Church15812 Good Hope RoadSilver Spring, MD 20905301-421-1393roundoak.org

Seven Locks Baptist11845 Seven Locks RoadPotomac, MD 20854301-279-9388

Sligo Baptist Church1610 Dennis Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20902301-649-4720sligobaptistchurch.com

The Church in Bethesda5033 Wilson LaneBethesda, MD 20814301-654-4159churchinbethesda.org

The People’s CommunityBaptist Church31 Norwood RoadSilver Spring, MD 20905301-384-2601tpcbc.org

Travilah Baptist Church12811 Glen RoadNorth Potomac, MD 20878301-977-6350travilahbaptistchurch.com

Tri-County Baptist Church7821 Damascus RoadDamascus, MD 20872301-482-2212tcbclive.org

Turning Point Church13200 Arctic Ave.Rockville, MD 20853301-942-0200turningpoint-church.org

Twinbrook Baptist Church1001 Twinbrook ParkwayRockville, MD 20851301-424-6524twinbrookbaptist.org

Twinbrook CommunityChurch5906 Halpine Road

Rockville, MD 20851301-984-1454twinbrookcc.org

Upper Seneca BaptistChurch23401 Davis Mill RoadGermantown, MD 20876301-972-3686usbchurch.org

Viers Mill Baptist12221 Veirs Mill RoadSilver Spring, MD 20906301-942-3210viersmillbaptist.org

Wildwood Baptist Church10200 Old GeorgetownRoadBethesda, MD 20814301-530-4444wildwoodbaptistchurch.org

BUDDHISTAmerican Zen College16815 Germantown RoadGermantown, MD 20874301-428-0665

Bodhi Path BuddhistCenters620 Hungerford Drive, Suite28Rockville, MD 20850bodhipath.org/dc

Cambodian BuddhistSociety13800 New Hampshire Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20904301-622-6544cambodian-buddhist.org

Kunzang Palyul Choling18400 River RoadPoolesville, MD 20837301-710-6259tara.org

ROMAN CATHOLICChrist the King CatholicChurch2301 Coleston DriveSilver Spring, MD 20910301-589-8616rc.net/washington/ctk

Church of theResurrection3315 Greencastle RoadBurtonsville, MD 20866301-236-5200resurrectionadw.org

Byzantine CatholicMission of MontgomeryCounty202 Cedar Ave.Gaithersburg, MD 20877301-482-0282montgomerybyz.org

Holy Cross Church

4900 Strathmore Ave.Garrett Park, MD 20896301-942-1020hcrosschurch.org

Holy Redeemer CatholicChurch9705 Summit Ave.Kensington, MD 20895301-942-2333hrkensington.org

Holy Trinity ParticularUkrainian CatholicChurch16631 New Hampshire Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20905301-421-1739holytrinitypucc.org

Little Flower Parish5607 Massachusetts Ave.Bethesda, MD 20816301-320-4538lfparish.org

Mother Seton CatholicChurch19951 Father Hurley Blvd.Germantown, MD 20874301-924-3838mothersetonparish.org

Our Lady of Grace ParishLeisure World15663 Norbeck Blvd.Silver Spring, MD 20906301-924-0067

Our Lady of Lourdes7500 Pearl St.Bethesda, MD 20814301-654-1287bethesdalourdes.org

Our Lady of MercyChurch9200 Kentsdale DrivePotomac, MD 20854301-365-1415olom.org

Our Lady of SorrowsChurch1006 Larch Ave.Takoma Park, MD 20912301-891-3500oloschurchtp.com

Our Lady of thePresentation CatholicChurch17230 Tom Fox Ave.Poolesville, MD 20837301-349-2045ol-presentation-md.org

Our Lady of the VisitationParish14135 Seneca RoadDarnestown, MD 20874301-948-5536olvp.org

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Our Lady of VietnamParish11812 New Hampshire Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20904301-622-4895, olvn-dc.org

Our Lady Queen ofPoland/St. Maximilian9700 Rosensteel Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20910301-589-1857parafia-dc.org

Shrine of St. JudeCatholic Church12701 Veirs Mill RoadRockville, MD 20853301-946-8200shrinestjude.org

St. Andrew ApostleChurch11600 Kemp Mill RoadSilver Spring, MD 20902301-649-3700standrewapostle.org

St. Andrew Kim CatholicChurch17615 Old Baltimore RoadOlney, MD 20832301-260-1981standrewkim.org

St. Bartholomew CatholicChurch6900 River RoadBethesda, MD 20817301-229-7933stbartholomew.org

St. Bernadette CatholicChurch70 University Blvd. E.Silver Spring, MD 20901301-593-0357

St. Camillus CatholicChurch1600 St. Camillus DriveSilver Spring, MD 20903301-434-8400stcamilluschurch.org

St. Catherine Laboure11801 Claridge RoadWheaton, MD 20902301-946-3636stcatherinelaboure.webs.com

St. Elizabeth CatholicChurch917 Montrose RoadRockville, MD 20852301-881-1380stelizabethchurchmd.org

St. Francis of AssisiCatholic Church6701 Muncaster Mill RoadDerwood, MD 20855301-840-1407sfadw.org

St. Jane Frances de

Chantal Catholic Church9601 Old Georgetown RoadBethesda, MD 20814301-530-1550stjanedechantal.org

St. John NeumannCatholic Church9000 Warfield RoadGaithersburg, MD 20882301-977-5492saintjohnneumann.org

St. John the BaptistCatholic Church12319 New Hampshire Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20904301-622-1122sjbsilverspring.org

St. John the EvangelistCatholic Church10103 Georgia Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20902301-681-7663sjeparish.org

St. Martin of ToursCatholic Church201 S. Frederick Ave.Gaithersburg, MD 20877301-990-3203stmartinsweb.com

St. Mary’s CatholicChurch520 Veirs Mill RoadRockville, MD 20852301-424-5550stmarysrockville.org

St. Mary’s Parish andShrine of Our Lady ofFatima18230 Barnesville RoadBarnesville, MD 20838301-972-8660stmaryonline.com

St. Michael the ArchangelCatholic Church805 Wayne Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20910301-589-1155stmichaelsilverspring.org

St. Patrick’s CatholicChurch4101 Norbeck RoadRockville, MD 20853301-924-2284stpatricksmd.org

St. Paul Catholic Church9240 Damascus RoadDamascus, MD 20872301-253-2027stpauldamascus.org

St. Peter’s Parish2900 Olney-Sandy SpringRoadOlney, MD 20832301-924-3774stpetersolney.org

St. Raphael CatholicChurch1513 Dunster Road

Rockville, MD 20854301-762-2143straphaels.org

St. Rose of Lima11701 Clopper RoadGaithersburg, MD 20878301-948-7545strose-parish.org

EPISCOPALAll Saints Church3 Chevy Chase CircleChevy Chase, MD 20815301-654-2488allsaintschurch.net

Christ Church ParishKensington4001 Franklin St.Kensington, MD 20895301-942-4673ccpk.org

Christ Episcopal Church109 S. Washington St.Rockville, MD 20850301-762-2191christchurchrockville.org

Episcopal Church of theAscension633 Sligo Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20910301-587-3272ascensionsilverspring.org

The Episcopal Church ofthe Redeemer6201 Dunrobbin DriveBethesda, MD 20816301-229-3770redeemerbethesda.org

Episcopal Church of OurSaviour1700 Powder Mill RoadSilver Spring, MD 20903301-439-5900episcopalcos.org

Episcopal Church of theAscension205 S. Summit Ave.Gaithersburg, MD 20877301-948-0122ascensionmd.org

Transfiguration EpiscopalChurch13925 New Hampshire Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20904301-384-6264transfig.org

Good Shepherd EpiscopalChurch818 University Blvd. W.Silver Spring, MD 20901301-593-3282gsecmd.org

Grace Church1607 Grace Church RoadSilver Spring, MD 20910301-585-3515graceepiscopalchurch.org

St. Anne’s EpiscopalChurch25100 Ridge RoadDamascus, MD 20872301-253-2130stannesdamascus.org

St. Bartholomew’sEpiscopal Church21611 Laytonsville RoadLaytonsville, MD 20882301-355-7189saintbartholomews.org

St. Dunstan’s EpiscopalChurch5450 Massachusetts Ave.Bethesda, MD 20816301-229-2960stdunstansbethesda.org

St. Francis EpiscopalChurch10033 River RoadPotomac, MD 20854301-365-2055stfrancispotomac.org

St. James’ EpiscopalChurch11815 Seven Locks RoadPotomac, MD 20854301-762-8040stjamespotomac.org

St. John’s EpiscopalChurch3427 Olney-LaytonsvilleRoad

Olney, MD 20830301-774-6999, stjec.org

St. John’s EpiscopalChurch6701 Wisconsin Ave.Chevy Chase, MD 20815301-654-7767stjohnsnorwood.org

St. Luke’s EpiscopalChurch1001 Brighton Dam RoadBrookeville, MD 20833301-570-3834stlukesbrighton.org

St. Luke’s EpiscopalChurch6030 Grosvenor LaneBethesda, MD 20814301-530-1800stlukesbethesda.org

St. Mark’s EpiscopalAnglican Church12621 Old Columbia PikeSilver Spring, MD 20904301-622-5860stmarks-silverspring.org

St. Mary MagdaleneEpiscopal Church3820 Aspen Hill RoadWheaton, MD 20906301-871-7660stmarymagdalene-md.org

St. Nicholas Episcopal

Church15575 Germantown RoadGermantown, MD 20874240-631-2800saintnicks.com

St. Peter’s EpiscopalChurch20100 Fisher Ave.Poolesville, MD 20837301-349-2073saintpetersnet.org

HINDUGandhi Memorial Center4748 Western Ave.Bethesda, MD 20816301-320-6871gandhimemorialcenter.org

India House of Worship1428 Chilton DriveSilver Spring, MD 20904301-384-4090

ISLAMAhmadiyya MuslimCommunity15000 Good Hope RoadSilver Spring, MD 20905301-879-0110ahmadiyya.us

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Islamic Education Center7917 Montrose RoadPotomac, MD 20854301-340-2070islamiceducationcenter.org

Islamic Society of theWashington Area2701 Briggs Chaney RoadSilver Spring, MD 20905301-879-0930iswamd.org

Muslim CommunityCenter15200 New Hampshire Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20905301-384-3454mccmd.org

JEHOVAH’S WITNESSESKingdom Hall ofJehovah’s Witnesses609 Paradise CourtGaithersburg, MD 20877301-926-7200

Kingdom Hall ofJehovah’s Witnesses16728 Longdraft RoadGaithersburg, MD 20878301-947-4330

Kingdom Hall ofJehovah’s Witnesses815 Milestone DriveSilver Spring, MD 20904301-681-0092

Kingdom Hall ofJehovah’s Witnesses11235 Newport Mill RoadKensington, MD 20895301-933-2119

Kingdom Hall ofJehovah’s Witnesses624 Great Falls RoadRockville, MD 20850301-340-0217

JEWISHAm HaTorahCongregation7609 Marbury RoadBethesda, MD 20817301-654-5818amhatorah.org

B’nai Israel Congregation6301 Montrose Road

Rockville, MD 20852301-881-6550bnaiisraelcong.org

B’nai Shalom of Olney18401 Burtfield DriveOlney, MD 20832301-774-0879bnaishalomofolney.org

Beth SholomCongregation11825 Seven Locks RoadPotomac, MD 20854301-279-7010bethsholom.org

Bethesda JewishCongregation6601 Bradley Blvd.Bethesda, MD 20817301-469-8636bethesdajewish.org

Chabad Lubavitch11520 Darnestown RoadGaithersburg, MD 20878301-926-3632, ourshul.org

Chabad Shul of Potomac11621 Seven Locks RoadPotomac, MD 20854301-621-0770chabadpotomac.com

Congregation B’naiTzedek10621 South Glen RoadPotomac, MD 20854301-299-0225bnaitzedek.org

Congregation Beth El ofMontgomery County8215 Old Georgetown RoadBethesda, MD 20814301-652-2606bethelmc.org

Congregation Har Shalom11510 Falls RoadPotomac, MD 20854301-299-7087harshalom.org

Congregation Har Tzeon-Agudath Achim1840 University Blvd. W.Silver Spring, MD 20902301-649-3800, htaa.org

Congregation Or Chadash24800 Kings Valley RoadDamascus, MD 20872301-482-1025cong-orchadashmd.org

Ezras Israel Congregation803 Montrose RoadRockville, MD 20852240-627-4401ezrasisrael.org

Hevrat ShalomCongregationP.O. Box 3606Gaithersburg, MD 20818240-767-6518hevratshalom.org

Services held at Ingleside atKing Farm, 701 King FarmBlvd., Rockville, MD 20850

Kehilat Shalom9915 Apple Ridge RoadGaithersburg, MD 20886301-869-7699kehilatshalom.org

Kemp Mill Synagogue11910 Kemp Mill RoadSilver Spring, MD 20902301-593-0996kmsynagogue.org

Kol Shalom9110 Darnestown RoadRockville, MD 20850301-309-9110kolshalom.com

Magen David SephardicCongregation11215 Woodglen DriveRockville, MD 20852301-770-6818magendavidsephardic.org

Ohr Kodesh Congregation8300 Meadowbrook LaneChevy Chase, MD 20815301-589-3880ohrkodesh.org

Shaare Tefila Congregation16620 Georgia AvenueOlney, MD 20832301-593-3410shaaretefila.org

Shaare Torah Congregation1409 Main St.Gaithersburg, MD 20878301-869-9842shaaretorah.org

Silver Spring Jewish Center1401 Arcola Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20902301-649-4425ssjconline.com

Southeast HebrewCongregation10900 Lockwood DriveSilver Spring, MD 20901301-593-2120southeasthebrew.org

United Synagogue Youth -Seaboard Region6010 Executive Blvd., Suite705Rockville, MD 20852301-230-0801seaboardusy.org

Temple Beth Ami14330 Travilah RoadRockville, MD 20850301-340-6818bethami.org

Temple Emanuel10101 Connecticut Ave.Kensington, MD 20895301-942-2000templeemanuelmd.org

Temple Shalom8401 Grubb RoadChevy Chase, MD 20815301-587-2273templeshalom.net

Tikvat Israel2200 Baltimore RoadRockville, MD 20851301-762-7338tikvatisrael.org

Woodside SynagogueAhavas Torah9001 Georgia Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20910301-587-8252wsat.org

Young Israel Ezras Israel ofPotomac11618 Seven Locks RoadPotomac, MD 20854301-299-2827yieip.org

Young Israel ShomraiEmunah811 University Blvd W.Silver Spring, MD 20901301-593-4465yise.org

Young Israel ShomraiEmunah1132 Arcola Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20901301-593-4465yise.org

LATTER-DAY SAINTSThe Church of Jesus Christof Latter-day Saints20020 Montgomery VillageAve.Montgomery Village, MD20886lds.orgSpanish services available

The Church of JesusChrist of Latter-daySaints17700 Old Baltimore RoadOlney, MD 20832lds.orgSpanish services available

The Church of JesusChrist of Latter-daySaints8116 Carroll Ave.Takoma Park, MD 20912301-408-1767lds.orgSpanish services available

The Church of JesusChrist of Latter-daySaints16 Kent Gardens CircleGaithersburg, MD 20878lds.orgChinese services available

The Church of JesusChrist of Latter-daySaints

11700 Falls RoadPotomac, MD 20854301-251-4122lds.org

The Church of JesusChrist of Latter-daySaints500 Randolph RoadSilver Spring, MD 20904301-622-2100lds.orgSpanish services available

The Church of JesusChrist of Latter-daySaints5460 Western Ave.Chevy Chase, MD 20815lds.org

The Church of JesusChrist of Latter-daySaints18900 Kingsview RoadGermantown, MD 20874lds.org

Washington, D.C., Temple9900 Stoneybrook DriveKensington, MD 20895301-588-0650lds.orgSpanish language servicesavailable

LUTHERANCalvary Lutheran Church9545 Georgia Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20910301-589-4001celcs.org

Christ Lutheran ChurchMd. 27 & Davis Mill RoadGermantown, MD 20876301-972-5529christlutheranofgermantown.org

Christ Lutheran Church ofBethesda8011 Old Georgetown RoadBethesda, MD 20814301-652-5160heartmindsoul.com

Christ the ServantLutheran Church9801 Centerway RoadMontgomery Village, MD20886301-977-0285ctslutheranelca.org

Emmanuel LutheranChurch7730 Bradley Blvd.Bethesda, MD 20817301-365-5733elcbethesda.org

Epiphany Lutheran Church14411 Old Columbia PikeBurtonsville, MD 20866301-384-4244lutherhouse.org/ELC-BMD

Good Shepherd LutheranChurch16420 S. Westland DriveGaithersburg, MD 20877301-869-1780goserve.net

Latvian EvangelicalLutheran Church ofWashington DC400 Hurley Ave.Rockville, MD 20850301-251-4151dcdraudze.org

Living Faith LutheranChurch1605 Veirs Mill RoadRockville, MD 20851301-424-8622mylivingfaith.org

Lutheran Church of theCross12801 Falls RoadRockville, MD 20854301-762-7565lccrockville.org

Redeemer LutheranChurch27015 Ridge RoadDamascus, MD 20872301-253-3000redeemer.us

Messiah Lutheran Church13901 Clopper RoadGermantown, MD 20874301-972-2130messiahgermantown.org

Pilgrim Lutheran Church5500 Massachusetts Ave.Bethesda, MD 20816301-229-2800pilgrimbethesda.org

Prince of Peace LutheranChurch11900 Darnestown RoadGaithersburg, MD 20878301-869-3666poplutheran.org

St. John’s EvangelicalLutheran Church4629 Aspen Hill RoadRockville, MD 20853301-946-5458stjohnsrockville.org

St. Luke Lutheran Church9100 Colesville RoadSilver Spring, MD 20910301-588-4363saintluke.us

St. Luke’s Lutheran17740 Muncaster RoadDerwood, MD 20855301-926-1220stlukesderwood.org

St. Stephen LutheranChurch11612 New Hampshire Ave.



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The Lutheran Church ofSt. Andrew15300 New Hampshire Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20905301-384-4394mystandrew.org

The Lutheran Church ofthe Good Shepherd4200 Olney-LaytonsvilleRoadOlney, MD 20832301-774-9125olneygoodshepherd.org

Trinity Lutheran Church11200 Old Georgetown RoadNorth Bethesda, MD 20852301-881-7275trinityelca.org

METHODISTAgape AME Church7700 Brink RoadGaithersburg, MD 20882301-924-8640

Allen Chapel AME Church2518 Fairland RoadSilver Spring, MD 20904301-879-9232allenchapelame.org

Asbury United Methodist17540 Black Rock RoadGermantown, MD 20874301-540-2347

Ashton United Methodist17314 New Hampshire Ave.Ashton, MD 20861301-774-7100ashtonchurch.org

Bethesda United MethodistChurch11901 Bethesda ChurchRoadDamascus, MD 20872301-253-3222aplaceofhealing.com

Bethesda United Methodist8300 Old Georgetown RoadBethesda, MD 20814301-652-2990washmorefeet.org

Cabin John UnitedMethodist Church7703 MacArthur Blvd.Cabin John, MD 20818301-229-8233cabinjohnumc.org

Chevy Chase UnitedMethodist Church7001 Connecticut Ave.Chevy Chase, MD 20815301-652-8700

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Clarksburg UnitedMethodist Church23425 Spire St.Clarksburg, MD 20871301-972-2203clarksburgumc.com

Clinton AME Zion223 Elizabeth Ave.Rockville, MD 20850301-340-7942clintonamez.org

Colesville UnitedMethodist Church52 Randolph RoadSilver Spring, MD 20904301-384-1941cumc.org

Community of Faith UnitedMethodist Church22420 Frederick RoadClarksburg, MD 20871301-972-5520

Concord St. AndrewsUnited Methodist Church5910 Goldsboro RoadBethesda, MD 20817301-229-3383csachurch.org

Covenant United Methodist20301 Pleasant Ridge RoadMontgomery Village, MD20886301-926-8920covenant-umc.org

Damascus UnitedMethodist Church9700 New Church St.Damascus, MD 20872301-253-0022damascusumc.org

Dickerson UnitedMethodist20331 Dickerson ChurchRoadDickerson, MD 20842301-349-5416gbgm-umc.org/dickersonumc

Elijah Methodist Church18401 Beallsville RoadPoolesville, MD 20837

Emory Grove UnitedMethodist Church8200 Emory Grove RoadGaithersburg, MD 20879301-963-3434

Epworth United MethodistChurch9008 Rosemont DriveGaithersburg, MD 20877301-926-0424epworthsteeple.org

Fairhaven UnitedMethodist Church12801 Darnestown RoadGaithersburg, MD 20878301-330-5433

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Faith United MethodistChurch6810 Montrose RoadRockville, MD 20852301-881-1881faithworkshere.org

First AME Church ofGaithersburg17620 Washington GroveLaneGaithersburg, MD 20877240-632-9760firstamegaithersburg.org

Francis Asbury UnitedMethodist Church2181 Baltimore RoadRockville, MD 20851301-424-3131

Friendship UnitedMethodist Church27701 Ridge RoadDamascus, MD 20872301-253-3411

Glenmont UnitedMethodist Church12901 Georgia Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20906301-946-5577301-946-5578glenmontumc.org

Good Hope Union UnitedMethodist Church14680 Good Hope RoadSilver Spring, MD 20905301-879-8100goodhopeunion.org

Good Shepherd UnitedMethodist Church9701 New Hampshire Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20903301-434-3331goodshepchurch.org

Goshen United MethodistChurch19615 Goshen RoadGaithersburg, MD 20879240-683-5530goshenunited.org

Grace United MethodistChurch7001 New Hampshire Ave.NETakoma Park, MD 20912301-891-2100

Grace Church119 N. Frederick Ave.Gaithersburg, MD 20877301-926-8688graceumc.org

Hughes United MethodistChurch10700 Georgia Ave.Wheaton, MD 20902301-949-8383hughesumc.org

Hyattstown United

Methodist Church26121 Frederick RoadClarksburg, MD 20871301-831-1194

Jerusalem-Mt. PleasantUMC21 Wood LaneRockville, MD 20850301-424-0464jmpumc.org

Layhill Community Church1916 Bonifant RoadSilver Spring, MD 20906301-460-3110layhillfmc.org

Lee Memorial AMEChurch4115 Plyers Mill RoadKensington, MD 20895301-949-2092leeame.org

Liberty Grove UnitedMethodist15225 Old Columbia PikeBurtonsville, MD 20866301-421-9166libertygrovechurch.org

Silver Spring UnitedMethodist Church FourCorner Campus33 University Blvd. E.Silver Spring, MD 20901301-587-1215

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Memorial First IndiaUnited Methodist Church9226 Colesville RoadSilver Spring, MD 20910301-585-8015mfiumc.org

Poolesville MemorialUnited Methodist Church17821 Elgin RoadPoolesville, MD 20837301-349-2010pmumc.org

Memorial UnitedMethodist Church9226 Colesville RoadSilver Spring, MD 20910301-585-8015

Mill Creek Parish UMC7101 Horizon TerraceDerwood, MD 20855301-926-9024mcprainbow.org

Millian Memorial UMC13016 Parkland DriveRockville, MD 20853301-946-2500millianchurch.org

Montgomery UnitedMethodist Church28325 KemptownRoad Damascus, MD 20872

301-253-4460montumc.org

Mt. Carmel UnitedMethodist Church22222 Georgia Ave.Brookeville, MD 20833301-774-9330

Mt. Tabor UnitedMethodist Church24115 Laytonsville RoadEtchison, MD 20882301-253-3871mttaboretchison.org

Mt. Zion-Warren UnitedMethodist Church21000 Beallsville RoadDickerson, MD 20842301-916-3613mtzionwarrenumc.org

North Bethesda UnitedMethodist Church10100 Old GeorgetownRoadBethesda, MD 20814301-530-4342northbethesdaumc.org

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Scotland AME Zion10902 Seven Locks RoadPotomac, MD 20854301-299-5226

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St. Luke Serbian OrthodoxChurch10660 River RoadPotomac, MD 20854301-299-2704, svluka.org

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St. Paul’s United MethodistChurch10401 Armory Ave.Kensington, MD 20895301-933-7933stpaulsk.org

Trinity United MethodistChurch13700 Schaeffer RoadGermantown, MD 20874301-540-4300trinity-germantown.org

Washington Grove UnitedMethodist Church303 Chestnut RoadWashington Grove, MD 20880301-869-3753washgroveumc.org

Wesley Grove UnitedMethodist Church23640 Woodfield RoadGaithersburg, MD 20882301-253-2894wesleygroveumc.org

ORTHODOXHoly ResurrectionOrthodox Church10201 Democracy Blvd.Potomac, MD 20854301-299-5120holyresurrection.com

Immanuel’s Church16819 New Hampshire Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20905301-989-4673immanuels.org

Saints Peter & PaulAntiochian OrthodoxChristian Church10620 River RoadPotomac, MD 20854301-765-3400peterpaulpotomac.org

St. Andrew UkrainianOrthodox Cathedral15100 New Hampshire Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20905301-384-9192standrewuoc.org

St. Gregorios IndianOrthodox Church2337 Fairland RoadSilver Spring, MD 20904301-384-3833

St. Mark Orthodox Church7124 River RoadBethesda, MD 20817301-229-6300

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St. Thomas SyrianOrthodox Church28201 Kemptown RoadDamascus, MD 20872301-570-3614stthomaschurchdc.com

The Greek OrthodoxChurch of St. George7701 Bradley Blvd.Bethesda, MD 20817301-469-7990stgeorge.org

PRESBYTERIANBethesda KoreanPresbyterian1605 Veirs Mill RoadRockville, MD 20851

Bethesda PresbyterianChurch7611 Clarendon RoadBethesda, MD 20814301-986-1137bethesdapresbyterian.org

Boyds PresbyterianChurch19901 White Ground RoadBoyds, MD 20841301-540-2544, boydspc.org

Bradley Hills PresbyterianChurch6601 Bradley Blvd.Bethesda, MD 20817301-365-2850bradleyhillschurch.org

Colesville PresbyterianChurch12800 New Hampshire Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20904301-622-4555colesvillepresbyterian.com

Redemption CommunityChurch4515 Sandy Spring RoadBurtonsville, MD 20866301-549-4860redemption-md.org

Darnestown PresbyterianChurch15120 Turkey Foot RoadGaithersburg, MD 20878301-948-9127darnestownpc.org

Faith Presbyterian Churchof Olney17309 Old Baltimore RoadOlney, MD 20832301-774-1657faith-olney.com

First Faith Church3200 Randolph RoadWheaton, MD 20902301-962-3200firstfaithchurch.org

Fourth PresbyterianChurch

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Gaithersburg PresbyterianChurch610 S. Frederick Ave.Gaithersburg, MD 20877301-948-9418gpchurch.org

Geneva PresbyterianChurch11931 Seven Locks RoadPotomac, MD 20854301-424-4346genevapotomac.org

Great MultitudePresbyterian Church12050 Tech RoadSilver Spring, MD 20904301-680-0516

Hermon PresbyterianChurch7801 Persimmon Tree LaneBethesda, MD 20817301-365-4454

Knox OrthodoxPresbyterian Church410 Granville DriveSilver Spring, MD 20901301-587-6637knoxopc.org

Korean PresbyterianChurch of Rockville800 Hurley Ave.Rockville, MD 20850301-838-0766kpcr.net

Neelsville PresbyterianChurch20701 Frederick RoadGermantown, MD 20876301-972-3916neelsville.org

New Hope PresbyterianChurch17930 Bowie Mill RoadDerwood, MD 20855301-987-8989new-hope-pc.org

Northwood PresbyterianChurch1200 University Blvd. WestSilver Spring, MD 20902301-593-1180northwoodchurch.com

Poolesville PresbyterianChurch17800 Elgin RoadPoolesville, MD 20837301-972-7452poolpres.com

Potomac PresbyterianChurch10301 River RoadPotomac, MD 20854301-299-6007potomacpresbyterian.org

Presbyterian Church ofthe Atonement10613 Georgia Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20902301-649-4131atonementlife.org

Rockville PresbyterianChurch215 W. Montgomery Ave.Rockville, MD 20850301-762-3363rockvillepres.org

Shady Grove PresbyterianChurch16911 Redland RoadDerwood, MD 20855301-330-4326shadygrovepca.org

Silver Spring PresbyterianChurch580 University Blvd. EastSilver Spring, MD 20901301-439-4646sspc-pcusa.com

St. Mark PresbyterianChurch10701 Old Georgetown RoadNorth Bethesda, MD 20852301-530-0600saintmarkpresby.org

St. Matthew PresbyterianChurch4001 Bel Pre RoadSilver Spring, MD 20906301-598-4400stmatthewpcusa.org

Taiwanese-WashingtonPresbyterian Church3211 Paul DriveWheaton, MD 20902301-942-1133

Takoma Park PresbyterianChurch310 Tulip Ave.Takoma Park, MD 20912301-270-5550takomaparkpc.org

Trinity PresbyterianChurch7009 Wilson LaneBethesda, MD 20817301-229-4440

United KoreanPresbyterian Church7009 Wilson LaneBethesda, MD 20817301-229-0000wukpc.org

Warner MemorialPresbyterian Church10123 Connecticut Ave.Kensington, MD 20895301-949-2900warnermemorial.org

QUAKERBaltimore Yearly Meetingof Religious Society of

Friends17100 Quaker LaneSandy Spring, MD 20860301-774-7663www.bym-rsf.org

Religious Society ofFriends5100 Edgemoor LaneBethesda, MD 20814301-986-8681bethesdafriends.orgMeets at Sidwell FriendsLower School

Religious Society ofFriends17715 Meetinghouse RoadSandy Spring, MD 20860301-774-9792sandyspring.org

Religious Society ofFriends19821 White Ground RoadBoyds, MD 20841301-528-7278Meets at Kerr Hall,Boyds Presbyterian Church

SEVENTH-DAYADVENTISTAspen Hill SpanishSeventh-day AdventistChurch4001 Bel Pre RoadSilver Spring, MD 20906aspenhill22.adventistchurchconnect.orgMeets at St. MatthewPresbyterian Church

Bethesda Spanish Seventh-day Adventist Company10200 Old GeorgetownRoadBethesda, MD 20814bethesdaspanish22.adventistchurchconnect.org

Burnt Mills Seventh-dayAdventist Church10915 Lockwood DriveSilver Spring, MD 20901301-593-8496burntmills22.adventistchurchconnect.org

Calvary Southern AsianSeventh-day AdventistChurch14411 Old Columbia PikeBurtonsville, MD 20866301-445-1358calvarysouthernasian22.adventistchurchconnect.orgMeets at Epiphany LutheranChurch

Capital Chinese Seventh-day Adventist Church810 University Blvd W.Silver Spring, MD 20901301-754-0342capitalchinese22.adventistchurchconnect.org



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Clarksburg Seventh-dayAdventist Church14210 Comus RoadClarksburg, MD 20871240-686-0100clarksburgsda.org

Damascus GraceFellowship8425 Damascus RoadDamascus, MD 20872301-482-1888damascusgrace.org

Damascus SpanishSeventh-day AdventistCompany9600 Main St. Damascus,MD 20872301-253-3320damascusadventistchurch.orgMeets at DamascusMethodist Church YouthChapel at 9800 Main St.

Deaf EvangelisticAdventist Fellowship8900 Colesville RoadSilver Spring, MD 20910deafellowship.org

Emmanuel-BrinklowSeventh-day AdventistChurch18800 New Hampshire Ave.Ashton, MD 20861301-774-0400emmanuelbrinklow.org

Four Corners SpanishChurch33 University Blvd.Silver Spring, MD 20901240-423-1185silverspringspanish22.adventistchurchconnect.org

French-AmericanSeventh-day AdventistCompany7727 Flower Ave.Washington AdventistUniversityWilkinson Hall, room 406Takoma Park, MD 20912frenchamerican22.adventistchurchconnect.org

Gaithersburg BrazilianSeventh-day AdventistChurch7412 Muncaster Mill RoadGaithersburg, MD 20877gaithersburgbrazilian22.adventistchurchconnect.orgMeets at Flower Hill Churchof the Brethren

Gaithersburg Seventh-dayAdventist Company8712 Oakmont St.Gaithersburg, MD 20877gaithersburgsda.orgMeets at Washington Grove

Elementary School

Gaithersburg SpanishSeventh-day AdventistChurch303 Chestnut Ave.Washington Grove, MD20880gaithersburgspanish22.adventistchurchconnect.orgMeets at Washington GroveUnited Methodist Church

Germantown HispanicSeventh-day AdventistChurch13421 Clopper RoadGermantown, MD 20874240-848-3712germantownspanish22.adventistchurchconnect.orgMeets at United Church ofChrist

Glenmont SpanishSeventh-day AdventistChurch2206 Briggs RoadSilver Spring, MD 20906glenmontspanish22.adventistchurchconnect.orgMeets at Weller RoadElementary School

Maryland Central KoreanChurch20101 Woodfield RoadGaithersburg, MD 20882301-987-0366marylandcentralkorean22.adventistchurchconnect.org

Community of HopeSeventh-day AdventistChurch580 University Blvd. EastSilver Spring, MD 20901301-769-6001cohsda.org

Montgomery VillageSpanish Seventh-dayAdventist Church7101 Horizon TerraceDerwood, MD 20855montgomeryvillagespanish22.adventistchurchconnect.org

New Life Seventh-dayAdventist Church7401 Muncaster Mill RoadGaithersburg, MD 20878newlifesdachurch.com

Olney Seventh-dayAdventist Church4100 Olney-LaytonsvilleRoad (Md. 108)Olney, MD 20832301-774-7733olneysda.org

Remnant Seventh-dayAdventist Church13925 New Hampshire Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20904301-388-0008remnant22.

adventistchurchconnect.org

Rockville Seventh-dayAdventist Church727 W. Montgomery Ave.Rockville, MD 20850240-499-5968 or 301-424-4277rockville22.adventistchurchconnect.org

Rockville SpanishSeventh-day AdventistChurch2208 Rockland Ave.Rockville, MD 20851301-770-1411

Seventh-day AdventistChurch Headquarters12501 Old Columbia PikeSilver Spring, MD 20904301-680-6000adventist.org/utility/contact

Silver Spring SpanishSeventh-day AdventistChurch9226 Colesville RoadSilver Spring, MD 20910Meets at Memorial UnitedMethodist

Sligo Seventh-dayAdventist Church7700 Carroll Ave.Takoma Park, MD 20912301-270-6777sligochurch.org

Southern Asian Seventh-day Adventist Church2001 E. Randolph RoadSilver Spring, MD 20904301-879-7222sasdac.org

Spencerville Seventh-dayAdventist Church16325 New Hampshire Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20905301-384-2920spencervillesda.org

Silver Spring Seventh-dayAdventist Church8900 Colesville RoadSilver Spring, MD 20910301-589-5768silverspringchurch.org

Takoma Park Church ofSeventh-day Adventists6951 Carroll Ave.Takoma Park, MD 20912202-829-4800thetpchurch.org

Takoma Park SpanishSeventh-day AdventistsChurch8400 Carroll Ave.Takoma Park, MD 20912301-408-7500takomaparkspanish22.adventistchurchconnect.org

Washington SpanishSeventh-day Adventists

Church12604 New Hampshire Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20904301-622-3535waspsda.org

Washington-SpencervilleKorean Seventh-dayAdventists Church1700 Spencerville RoadSpencerville, MD 20868301-452-0909comejesus.org

Washington-SpencervilleSpanish Church17314 New Hampshire Ave.Ashton, MD 20861757-894-5873washingtonspencervillespanish22.adventistchurchconnect.org

Wheaton Seventh-dayAdventists Church3132 Bel Pre RoadSilver Spring, MD 20906301-871-6110wheatonsda.org

Wheaton SpanishSeventh-day AdventistsChurch3101 University Blvd. W.Kensington, MD 20895301-264-1271wheatonspanish22.adventistchurchconnect.orgMeets at ResurrectionLutheran Church

UNITARIANUNIVERSALISTCedar Lane UnitarianUniversalist Church9601 Cedar LaneBethesda, MD 20814301-493-8300cedarlane.org

River Road UnitarianUniversalist Congregation6301 River RoadBethesda, MD 20817301-229-0400rruuc.org

Sugarloaf Congregationof Unitarian Universalists16913 Germantown RoadGermantown, MD 20875301-540-0575scuu.org

Unitarian UniversalistCongregation of Rockville100 Welsh Park DriveRockville, MD 20850301-762-7666www.uucr.org

Unitarian UniversalistChurch of Silver Spring10309 New Hampshire Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20903301-434-4050uucss.org

OTHERAspen Hill ChristianChurch13501 Georgia Ave.Aspen Hill, MD 20906301-871-7222aspenhillcc.org

Assembly of ChristianChurches Church3701 Spruell DriveSilver Spring, MD 20902301-933-9774

Baha’i Faith-Maryland9401 Thornhill RoadSilver Spring, MD 20901301-495-8817

Calvary CommunityChurch8641 Ziggy LaneGaithersburg, MD 20877301-990-1241

Cedarbrook CommunityChurch23700 Stringtown RoadClarksburg, MD 20871301-528-6702cedarbrook.org

Chinese Bible Church ofMaryland4414 Muncaster Mill RoadRockville, MD 20853301-924-4855, cbcm.org

Chinese Christian Churchof Greater Washington7716 Piney Branch RoadSilver Spring, MD 20910301-587-0033cccgw.org

Chinese Christian Churchof Maryland311 Norwood RoadSilver Spring, MD 20905301-384-9400en.cccmd.net

Christ Church ofRockville Ministries8051 Cessna Ave., Suite164Gaithersburg, MD 20879301-208-9222ccrmonline.org

Christ Fellowship Church15600 New Hampshire Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20905301-384-0281christfellowship.us

Church of Beauty4410 Renn St.Rockville, MD 20853301-452-6271301-622-1132churchofbeauty.net

Church of Christ atManor Woods5300 Norbeck RoadRockville, MD 20853301-460-3550

www.manorwoods.com

Church of Christ at Olney17020 Georgia Ave.Olney, MD 20832301-774-0638

Rockville Church ofChrist1450 West MontgomeryAve.Rockville, MD 20850301-279-7977rockvillechurchofchrist.com

Silver Spring Church ofChrist100 E. Franklin Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20901301-585-8727silverspringchurchofchrist.org

Silver Spring Church ofGod2106 Linden LaneSilver Spring, MD 20910301-608-9597silverspringchurchofgod.org

Church of the Redeemer19425 WoodfieldRoad Gaithersburg, MD20879301-926-0967church-redeemer.org

Washington DCCommunity TeachingCenter7302 Carroll Ave.Takoma Park, MD [email protected]

Covenant Life Church7501 Muncaster Mill RoadGaithersburg, MD 20877301-869-2800, covlife.org

Dawsonville MennoniteChurch16500 Whites Ferry RoadBoyds, MD 20837301-963-4070

Dayspring Retreat Center11301 Neelsville ChurchRoadGermantown, MD 20876301-916-1131dayspringretreat.org

Derwood Alliance Church16501 Redland RoadRockville, MD 20855301-963-9200derwoodalliance.org

Derwood Bible16011 Chieftain Ave.Derwood, MD 20855301-987-0831derwoodbiblechurch.org



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Difference Makers Church11210 Bethesda ChurchRoadDamascus, MD 20872301-253-2924differencemakerschurch.com

Faithful and True ChristianCenter4040 Blackburn LaneSuite 120Burtonsville, MD 20866301-642-3822, fatcc.org

First Alliance14500 New Hampshire Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20904301-384-69961stalliancechurch.com

First Assembly of God12805 Georgia Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20906301-933-2612silverspringag.org

First Church of Christ,Scientist100 Nelson St.Rockville, MD 20850301-762-8222christiansciencerockville.org

First Church of Christ,Scientist7901 Connecticut Ave.Chevy Chase, MD 20815301-652-5591christianscienceinchevychase.org

First Church of Christ,Scientist302 East Diamond Ave.Gaithersburg, MD 20877301-977-6544gburgcs.wordpress.com

First Church of Christ,Scientist8607 Second Ave., suite501-ASilver Spring, MD 20910301-585-3939christianscience-silverspring.org

First Hispanic Church ofGod14720 New Hampshire Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20905301-879-2298

Flower Hill Church of theBrethren7412 Muncaster Mill RoadGaithersburg, MD 20877301-977-8707

Forcey Bible School2130 E. Randolph RoadSilver Spring, MD 20904301-622-2200, forcey.org

Gaithersburg ChineseAlliance Church13101 Darnestown RoadGaithersburg, MD 20878301-869-8343gcacmd.org

Gaithersburg Church ofthe Nazarene8921 Warfield RoadGaithersburg, MD 20882301-330-0366gaithersburgnazarene.org

Good Shepherd Church-Brethren3701 Spruell DriveSilver Spring, MD 20902301-946-6000

Goshen Mennonite Church8410 Brink RoadLaytonsville, MD 20882301-471-0456goshenmennonite.org

Grace Chapel ofWashington, D.C. atRockville4115 Muncaster Mill RoadRockville, MD 20853301-924-2515gracechapelrockville.org

Greater Grace ChristianFellowship Church1401 Dennis Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20902301-538-6507thisisreallove.orgMeets at Sligo Middle School

Heritage Christian Church(Disciples of Christ)15250 New Hampshire Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20905301-384-1510heritagedisciples.com

Holy Trinity ReformedChurch33 Clearwater CourtDamascus, MD 20872301-253-0700

Hope Alliance Church10308 Sunset DriveDamascus, MD 20872301-414-0344hopealliance.orgMeets at Sally K. RideElementary21301 Seneca CrossingDriveGermantown, MD 20876

Hyattstown ChristianChurch (Disciples ofChrist)26012 Frederick RoadHyattstown, MD 20871301-831-8184hyattstownchristianchurch.org

Iglesia Alianza Cristiana YMisionera19236 Montgomery Village

Ave.Montgomery Village, MD20886240-731-2820

Iglesia Bautista Hispanade Gaithersburg1004 Quince Orchard RoadGaithersburg, MD 20878301-216-1453

Iglesia Gracia Soberanade Gaithersburg630 Hurdle Mill PlaceGaithersburg, MD 20877301-789-1819graciasob.org/Meets at Covenant LifeChurch7501 Muncaster Mill RoadGaithersburg, MD 20877

Iglesia PentecostalCamino25520 Woodfield RoadDamascus, MD 20872301-253-6877

Inter-DenominationalChurch of God19201 Woodfield RoadGaithersburg, MD 20879301-963-3012www.icog.org

Inter-Faith Chapel3680 S. Leisure World Blvd.Silver Spring, MD 20906301-598-5312www.inter-faithchapel.org

International Society forKrishna Consciousness10310 Oaklyn DrivePotomac, MD 20854301-299-2100iskconofdc.org

Journey’s Crossing23 West Diamond Ave.Gaithersburg, MD 20877301-963-9250journeyscrossing.orgMeets at Seneca Valley HighSchool12700 Middlebrook RoadGermantown, MD 20877

Joyful Wesleyan Church3451 Hewitt Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20906301-871-7361

King of the NationsChristian Fellowship10400 Darnestown RoadRockville, MD 20850301-251-3719, kncf.org

Lakewood Church of GodClarksburg Church22820 Frederick RoadClarksburg, MD 20871301-515-3286www.lakewoodchurch.org

Miracle Temple Assemblyof God2457 Linden Lane

Silver Spring, MD 20910301-562-1180

Montgomery FaithFellowship356 Christopher Ave.Gaithersburg, MD 20879301-330-8521montgomeryfaith.org

Mount of Olives Church11810 Darnestown RoadGaithersburg, MD 20878301-977-6701

New Covenant FellowshipChurch18901 Waring Station RoadGermantown, MD 20874301-444-3100fellowshipusa.com

New Hampshire AvenueGospel Chapel12608 New Hampshire Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20904301-622-3733, nhagc.org

Norbeck CommunityChurch2631 Norbeck RoadSilver Spring, MD 20906301-924-5393norbeckchurch.org

North Chevy ChaseChristian Church(Disciples of Christ)8814 Kensington ParkwayChevy Chase, MD 20815301-654-3631nc4disciples.org

Northgate CommunityChurch20300 Pleasant Ridge DriveMontgomery Village, MD20886301-840-9830northgatecc.org

Open Door MetropolitanCommunity Church15817 Barnesville RoadBoyds, MD 20841301-916-5777opendoormcc.com

Pleasant Grove ChristianCommunity11225 Mountain View RoadDamascus, MD 20872301-253-0107pleasantgroveccchurch.org

Potomac Valley AssemblyChurch22901 Ridge RoadGermantown, MD 20876301-428-7957pvachurch.com

Redeemed ChristianChurch of God17604 Washington GroveLaneGaithersburg, MD 20877301-740-8118mercyseatchapel.org

(Mercy Seat Chapel)

Rock Creek Church19100 Muncaster RoadDerwood, MD 20855301-963-3993, rcreek.comRockville Assembly of God14225 Glen Mill RoadRockville, MD 20850301-279-0505rockvilleag.com

Rockville Christian Church(Disciples of Christ)301 Adclare RoadRockville, MD 20850301-762-7744rockvillechristian.org

Rockville Church of God726 Anderson Ave.Rockville, MD 20850301-340-9534rockvillecog.org

Rockville Church of Godof Prophecy14180 Travilah RoadRockville, MD 20850240-246-6568rockvillecogop.com

Rockville Church of theNazarene4500 Muncaster Mill RoadRockville, MD 20853301-924-4601rockvillenazarene.org

Rockville United Church355 Linthicum St.Rockville, MD 20851301-424-6733rockvilleunitedchurch.org

Self Revelation Church ofAbsolute Monism4748 Western Ave.Bethesda, MD 20816301-229-3871self-revelationchurch.org

Seneca CommunityChurch13900 Berryville RoadGermantown, MD 20874301-869-9326senecachurch.org

Seneca Creek CommunityChurch13 Firstfield Road, Suite 100Gaithersburg, MD 20878301-355-6550senecacreek.org

Silver Spring ChristianReformed Church1501 Arcola Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20902301-649-4109sscrc.org

Son of David Congregation(Messianic Jewish)Meets at WheatonCommunity Church3211 Paul DriveSilver Spring, MD 20902

240-403-2138sonofdavid.org

Soorp Khatch ArmenianApostolic Church4906 Flint DriveBethesda, MD 20816301-229-8742soorpkhatchchurch.org

Sovereign GraceMinistries7505 Muncaster Mill RoadGaithersburg, MD 20877301-330-7400sovereigngraceministries.org

Takoma Park Chapel1901 Powder Mill RoadSilver Spring, MD 20903301-587-7200takomachapel.org

Bethesda United Churchof Christ10010 Fernwood RoadBethesda, MD 20817301-365-3387bethesdaucc.org

United Church of ChristCongregational9525 Colesville RoadSilver Spring, MD 20904301-585-8010cccsilverspring.org

United Church of Christ-Pilgrim2206 Briggs RoadWheaton, MD 20906301-942-7188pilgrimchurchucc.org

United Church of Christ-Seneca Valley13421 Clopper RoadGermantown, MD 20874301-540-3449uccsv.org

United Church ofChrist-WestmorelandCongregational1 Westmoreland CircleBethesda, MD 20816301-229-7766westmorelanducc.org

Unity of Gaithersburg111 Central Ave.Gaithersburg, MD 20877301-947-3626unityofgaithersburg.org

Victory Christian ChurchInternational7-7 Metropolitan CourtGaithersburg, MD 20878301-670-1600, vcci.org

Washington InternationalChurch1035 Quebec TerraceSilver Spring, MD 20903


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LOCAL SCHOOLSAspen Hill is served by theRockville Cluster and theDowncounty Consortium,which includes MontgomeryBlair, Albert Einstein, JohnF. Kennedy, Northwood andWheaton high schools. Therealso are several privateschools in the community.For a full list of schools, seepage 33.

POLICEAspen Hill is served by theWheaton-Glenmont andRockville districts. For a fulllist of stations, see page 17.

FIRE SERVICESThe Aspen Hill area isserved by the Kensingtonand Rockville volunteer firedepartments. For a full list ofstations, see page 16.

LIBRARIESThe Aspen Hill Library is partof the county library system.

For a full list of libraries, seepage 15.

BUSINESSThe community is servedby the Wheaton-Kensingtonand Rockville chambers ofcommerce. For a full list ofchambers, see page 20.

COMMUNITYORGANIZATIONSAspen Hill Civic AssociationMonthly board meetings takeplace at Aspen Hill CommunityLibrary, 4407 Aspen Hill Road.The board usually meets onthe second Wednesday ofevery month, except for Julyand August, when there are nomeetings. May and Octoberare general membershipmeetings, although othermeetings are open to thepublic.President: Melissa Ryan4407 Aspen Hill RoadAspen Hill, MD 20853www.AspenHillCivicAssociation.org

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Librarygoers pet a pair of lambs from Fleecie Dale Farm in Adamstown at the Aspen Hill Library. The lambs were brought to the libraryas a way to introduce the Maryland Agricultural Fair.

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51MAY 2015

Bethesda is namedafter Bethesda Presby-terian Church, whichwas built in 1820, ac-cording to “Bethesda:A Social History” byWilliam Offutt.

Like the church,whose membershiphas outgrown thesanctuary, Bethesda— population 60,858according to the 2010census — is burst-ing with restaurants,boutiques, and newand renovated officebuildings.

Nearly 200 res-taurants are open inBethesda’s downtown,making it a virtual cityof restaurants.

Bethesda is hometo corporate giantssuch as Lockheed Mar-tin Corp. and MarriottInternational Inc. andtheWalter Reed Na-tional Military MedicalCenter, which treatsmen and women of thearmed forces.

The national andinternational attentionpacked into a com-munity near the borderofWashington, D.C.,makes Bethesda a wel-coming place for pow-erful decision-makers,activists, young profes-sionals and families.

LOCAL SCHOOLSBethesda is served by theBethesda-Chevy Chase, WalterJohnson and Walt Whitmanclusters, which include 19elementary schools, fourmiddle schools and three highschools. For a list of schools,with addresses and phonenumbers, see page 33.

POLICEBethesda is served by theBethesda District. For afull list of police stations,with addresses and phonenumbers, see page 17.

FIRE SERVICESThe Bethesda area isserved by the Bethesda FireDepartment, the Cabin JohnPark and Glen Echo volunteerfire departments and theBethesda-Chevy ChaseRescue Squad. For a full listof stations, with addressesand phone numbers, seepage 16.

LIBRARIESThe Bethesda, Davis and LittleFalls libraries are part of thecounty system. For a list oflibraries, with addresses andphone numbers, see page 15.

BUSINESSThe town is served bythe Greater Bethesda-Chevy Chase Chamber ofCommerce. For a full list ofchambers, see page 20.

COMMUNITYORGANIZATIONSBethesda UrbanPartnershipDowntown Bethesda ismanaged by the BethesdaUrban Partnership, anonprofit established byMontgomery County in 1994.It handles landscaping andmaintenance, plus promotionof the downtown throughmarketing campaigns andlarge-scale events. It alsomanages the BethesdaArts & EntertainmentDistrict, operates BethesdaTransportation Solutions andmanages the free BethesdaCirculator bus.301-215-6660www.bethesda.org

Bethesda Big TrainBethesda Big Train is anamateur team in the Clark C.Griffith Baseball League, aWashington, D.C.-area leaguefor college players youngerthan 21. The team’s homefield is at Shirley Povich Fieldat Cabin John Regional Park.Bethesda Community BaseballClub240-477-1222www.bigtrain.org

Western MontgomeryCounty Citizens AdvisoryBoardThe Western MontgomeryCounty Citizens AdvisoryBoard has 19 members thatadvise the county executiveand the County Council ontopics such as transportation,

human services, environment,public safety and other issuesof local importance. Thegroup meets at 7 p.m. thethird Monday of the month.Bethesda-Chevy ChaseServices Center240-777-8200

Bethesda CaresFor more than 20 years,Bethesda Cares has servedhomeless and working poorthrough programs offeringfree meals, clothing, jobsearch assistance andeviction prevention help. Morethan 450 volunteers helpimplement the nonprofit’sprograms, but volunteers areneeded. Donations of clothing,food, money and toiletryitems are accepted.301-907-9244www.bethesdacares.com

Bethesda GreenBethesda Green is a nonprofit,formed in 2008, to helpmake the community a leaderin sustainability. It hostsworkshops, networking eventsand workgroups on recycling,energy efficiency, sustainablefood and agriculture,transportation, green schoolsand more.240-396-2440www.bethesdagreen.org

Kiwanis Club of BethesdaEstablished in 1945 and theoldest club in the county,

the Bethesda Kiwanis Clubsupports organizationsthat serve children and

participates in communityservice. The club built aMiracle Field in Germantown

so children with disabilitiescan play baseball.www.BethesdaKiwanis.com

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Ten towns and vil-lages rule themselvesinChevyChase,manysince the turnof the lastcentury.

Through their elect-edofficials andmanag-ers, themunicipalitiesorganize trash collec-tion, road and sidewalkrepairs, landscaping,police and security, andneighborhoodactivities.

A healthy tree cano-pyprovides a buffer forneighborhoods againstthrivingdevelopmenton all sides. Residents ofthese communities areamong themost affluentin the state, according totheU.S. CensusBureau,and enjoy the charmofquiet residential streetswithinwalkingdistanceof restaurants, shoppingand theMetro.

LOCAL SCHOOLSChevy Chase is served by theBethesda-Chevy Chase cluster.For a full list of schools, seepage 33.

POLICEChevy Chase is served by theBethesda District. For a full listof stations, see page 17.

FIRE SERVICESChevy Chase is served byseveral fire departments. For afull list, see page 16.

LIBRARIESChevy Chase Library is part ofthe county public library system.For a full list of libraries, seepage 15.

BUSINESSThe town is served by theGreater Bethesda-Chevy ChaseChamber of Commerce. For afull list of chambers, see page20.

MUNICIPALGOVERNMENTVillage of North ChevyChaseVillage manager: Robert J.WeesnerThis village has about 200

homes within its boundariesof Connecticut Avenue, JonesBridge Road, the CapitalBeltway and Clifford Avenue. Afive-member council governs thevillage with members elected totwo-year terms.Chairman: Adrian AndreassiVice Chairman: Brian HoffnerSecretary: Maury MechanickTreasurer: Chas StuartMember-at-Large: Fern LapidusFire Board members: JanWortman, Anne Fox and [email protected]. Box 15887, Chevy Chase,MD 20815www.northchevychase.org

Town of Chevy ChaseTown manager: Todd HoffmanMore than 1,000 homes and2,824 residents are nestledin the town of Chevy Chase, aquiet neighborhood betweenthe cityscapes of Connecticutand Wisconsin avenues.The town in 2008 passedMontgomery County’s firstmunicipal building regulations.The town’s northern andsouthern boundaries areEast West Highway andBradley Lane. A five-membercouncil governs the townwith meetings on the secondWednesday of the month.Mayor: Al LangVice Mayor: John BickermanCouncil members: VickyTaplin, Fred Cecere andKathy [email protected] Willow LaneChevy Chase, MD 20815www.townofchevychase.org

Town of SomersetManager and clerk-treasurer:Richard CharnovichIncorporated in 1906, Somersethas 1,216 residents andconsists of more than 400homes bordered by Cumberlandand Wisconsin avenues, LittleFalls Parkway, River Road andWillard Avenue Park.Mayor: Jeffrey Z. SlavinTown Council members:Barbara Condos, Cathy Pickar,Franny Peale, Marnie Shaul andBarbara Zeughauser4510 Cumberland Ave.Chevy Chase, MD 20815301-657-3211www.townofsomerset.com

Chevy Chase Section 5Village manager: FrancesHigginsSection 5 encompasses

658 people and 225 homesbounded by Connecticut Avenueand Thornapple, Leland andChestnut streets. A five-membercouncil governs Section 5, andmeets the second Tuesday ofthe month.Village Council members: ScottLivingston, Chris Richardson,Tim Hanlon, Greg White andNancy Pines301-986-5481www.chevychasesection5.org

Chevy Chase Section 3Village manager: Andy LeonHarneySection 3 has 760 residentsand 282 homes in an areabounded by ConnecticutAvenue, Brookville Road, TaylorStreet and Bradley Lane. Afive-member council governsSection 3, and meets thesecond Wednesday of themonth at the Chevy ChaseUnited Methodist Church.Council members are ChairmanBill Brownlee, Natasha Saifee,Michael Deitrich, Melissa Brownand Carolyn Greis.Section 3 of the Village ofChevy ChaseP.O. Box 15070Chevy Chase, MD 20815301-656-9117www.chevychasesection3.org

DrummondIn this special taxing area of43 homes along DrummondAvenue, sooner or latereveryone has a turn to bemayor. A three-member TownCouncil maintains the trees andstreetscape, sidewalks, snowremoval and most other issues.www.villageofdrummond.com

Chevy Chase VillageVillage manager: Shana Davis-CookChevy Chase Village has1,953 residents, accordingto the 2010 census, and itsboundaries are Western andWisconsin avenues and BradleyLane. A seven-member Board ofManagers governs the village,including Patricia Baptiste,Michael L. Denger, RichardRuda, Gary Crockett, David L.Winstead, Elissa Leonard andRichard C. Goodwin Jr. Theboard meets at 7:30 p.m. thesecond Monday of the month,except in August, at Village Hall.5906 Connecticut Ave.Chevy Chase, MD 20815301-654-7300www.chevychasevillagemd.gov

Chevy Chase ViewTown manager: Jana S. CoeChevy Chase View is an

incorporated town of 309homes and a population of920 in the Kensington ZIPcode, according to the 2010census. Its boundaries includeportions of Cedar Lane andSummit Avenue, ConnecticutAvenue extending from SaulRoad to Franklin Street andEverett Street as it dead-endsinto Kensington Parkway. A five-member council governs thetown. Town Council members,as of May 14, 2015, are PaulaFudge, Coral Bell, Peter Marks,Ron Sherrow, David Albright andJana Coe. Town meetings takeplace the third Wednesday ofthe month, except in August, atChrist Episcopal Church, 4001Franklin St., Kensington.Town of Chevy Chase ViewP.O. Box 136Kensington, MD 20895301-949-9274www.chevychaseview.org

Town of Glen EchoMayor: Deborah BeersTown Council: Dia Costello,Nancy Long, Steve Matney,Matt StiglitzClerk-treasurer: StaceyMalmgrenThe town of Glen Echo,chartered in 1904, has 250residents, making it one of thesmallest towns in Maryland. Itis located along the PotomacRiver, inside the Capital Beltway,near Bethesda. The TownCouncil meets at 8 p.m. thesecond Monday of the month inTown Hall.6106 Harvard Ave.Glen Echo, MD [email protected]

COMMUNITYORGANIZATIONSChevy Chase at HomeNonprofit dedicated to helpingChevy Chase residents “age inplace” and live at home.301-657-3115www.chevychaseathome.orginfo@chevychaseathome.org

Somerset’s Helping HandA group with a list of about30 Somerset volunteers whocan help with rides, picking upgroceries or a prescription,among other things for residentsof the town of Somerset.Zola Dincin Schneider: 301-654-7481Barbara Zeughauser: [email protected]/2160/Helping-Hand

CHEV Y CHASELOCAL SCHOOLSThe Albert Einstein and WalterJohnson clusters comprise 11elementary schools, four middleschools and two high schools.For a list of schools, see page33.

POLICEKensington is served by theWheaton-Glenmont district. Fora list of police stations, seepage 17.

FIRE SERVICESKensington is served by theKensington Volunteer FireDepartment, which runs four firestations. For a list of stations,see page 16.

LIBRARIESThe Kensington Park and NoyesChildren’s libraries are part ofthe county library system. For alist of libraries, see page 15.

BUSINESSThe town is served by theWheaton-Kensington Chamberof Commerce. For a full list ofchambers, see page 20.

MUNICIPALGOVERNMENTGarrett ParkAll elected officials serve two-year terms. Elections are everyyear on the first Monday ofMay. Council meets at 7:30p.m. the second Monday ofeach month at Town Hall,10814 Kenilworth Ave.Mayor: Peter BenjaminCouncil members: KackyChantry, Tara Flynn, Phil Schulp,Hans Wegner, Joanna WelchTown manager: GeneSwearningenAssistant: Elizabeth HenleyGarrett Park Town Office4600 Waverly Ave.Garrett Park, MD 20896301-933-7488www.garrettpark-md.gov

KensingtonKensington is governed by amayor — elected every twoyears — and four councilmembers who serve staggeredtwo-year terms. Elections areevery June.Town Council meetings takeplace at 7 p.m. the second andfourth Monday of the month atTown Hall.Mayor: Peter FosselmanCouncil members: DarinBartram, Tracey Furman, SeanMcMullen, Paul Sexton

Town manager: Sanford DailyTown clerk-treasurer: SusanEngelsKensington Town Hall3710 Mitchell St.Kensington, MD 20895301-949-2424www.tok.md.gov

COMMUNITYORGANIZATIONSKensington Business DistrictAssociationAdvocates for more than 90businesses in the area to theKensington Town Council.3702 Perry Ave.Kensington, MD 20895Dennis McCurdy: 301-933-155120895kbda.memberlodge.org

Kensington HistoricalSocietyThe society’s mission is tosafeguard the town’s heritageby preserving a record ofits culture and architecture,supporting preservation effortsand encouraging restoration ofits historic sites and structures.P.O. Box 453Kensington, MD [email protected]

Kensington Lions ClubThe club is involved in projectsto benefit children, eyeglassesfor the needy, the disabled,veterans and victims ofdomestic violence.P.O. Box 209Kensington, MD 20895301-802-6927kensingtonmd.lionwap.org/

Garrett Park CitizenAssociationPresident: Sean ConlanVice president: MichaelLutkenhouseThe community forum forGarrett Park’s 900-plusresidents has monthly meetings,usually the fourth Wednesday ofthe month. The association alsoconducts nominations for thetown’s yearly elections.GPCA, P.O. Box 456, GarrettPark, MD 20896garrettpark-md.gov

Garrett Park IntercommunityVoluntary Experiment inSharingCo-presidents: Rana Koll-Mandeland Nancy WalzA community nonprofit thatraises funds donated to theAmerican Friends ServiceCommittee and ZacchaeusSoup Kitchen in Washington,D.C.

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In the 18th century, Olneywas thesmaller and sleepier cousin of the sur-rounding towns.

It started to growwhen it beganattracting artisans by the early 1800s.Sarah Brooke andDr. Charles Farqu-har named their homeOlney afterpoetWilliamCowper’s hometown inEngland.The townwas named afterthe home, which still stands and isknown today asTheOlneyHouse.

Olney retained its rural characteruntil themid-1950s, when the firstmajor developmentwas built. Bythe early 1970s, growth changed thetown’s character dramatically. Thegreater Olney community nowboastsabout 39,462 residents, according theMontgomery CountyDepartment.The area, whichmeasures roughly 47squaremiles, has about 13,129 house-holds (single-family, townhouse andgarden apartments).

The town of Brookeville, to thenorth of Olney along themajornorth-south thoroughfare of GeorgiaAvenue (Md. 97), was founded in 1794by RichardThomas on land inher-ited by his wife, Deborah Brooke. Henamed the town after his wife’s family.Brookeville was incorporated in 1808by theMarylandGeneral Assembly,which appointed three commission-ers to run the town.

Sandy Springwas founded byQuakers who arrived in the early1700s in search of new land to growtobacco and corn.The population ofthe Sandy Spring-Ashton area is about5,628, based on 2010 statistics avail-able at Park and Planning.

The greater Olney area also in-cludes such smaller communities asBrinklow, Ednor, Norbeck, Norwoodand Sunshine.

LOCAL SCHOOLSOlney is served by the Magruder and Sherwoodclusters and the Northeast Consortium, whichincludes James Hubert Blake High School. Fora full list of schools, see page 33.

POLICEOlney is served by the Fourth District of theMontgomery County Police Department. TheOlney police satellite station is at 17821Georgia Ave. The Montgomery County Divisionof the Park Police also has a strong presence.For a full list of stations, see page 17.

FIRE SERVICESThe Olney area is served primarily by the Sandy

Spring Volunteer Fire Department, with helpfrom Laytonsville, Kensington and other nearbydepartments. For a full list of stations, seepage 16.

LIBRARIESThe Olney Library is part of the county librarysystem. For a full list of libraries, see page 15.

BUSINESSThe town is served by the Olney Chamber ofCommerce. For a full list of chambers, seepage 20.

MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENTSBrookevilleCommissioners: Michael Acierno, KatherineW. Farquhar and Suzanne Daley (election eachMay)Clerk: Diane TeagueTreasurer: Susan L. JohnsonAcademy Business Manager: Andrea ScanlonFounded in 1794, Brookeville was designateda historic district in 1986. The incorporatedtown, 2 miles north of Olney, is run by a three-person commission.Meets at 8 p.m. the second Monday of eachmonth at The Brookeville Academy, 5 High St.301-570-4465www.townofbrookevillemd.org

LaytonsvilleTown Clerk: Charlene DillinghamMayor: Dan PratsFour council members and the mayor overseegovernment affairs in Laytonsville. Electionstake place annually and officials servestaggered two-year terms.The council members are Charles Bradsher,Dave Preusch. Larry Halverson and Jim Ruspi.The town council meets at 7:30 p.m. the firstTuesday of each month at Town Hall, 21607Laytonsville Road.P.O. Box 5158Laytonsville, MD 20882301-869-0042www.laytonsville.md.us

COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONSGreater Olney Civic AssociationPresident: John WebsterMeets the second Tuesday of the month,except August, at 7:30 p.m. in the CommunityRoom of the Olney Re/Max Building, 3300Olney-Sandy Spring Road.www.goca.org

Sandy Spring Civic AssociationPresident: John SalzbergMeets the second Monday of each month at theSandy Spring Slave Museum, 18524 BrookeRoad. No meeting in August.

Ross Boddy Community Center18529 Brooke RoadSandy Spring, MD 20860301-774-6815www.sandyspringcivic.comsscacommunications@sandyspringcivic.com

American Legion Post 68Meets at 7 p.m. on the first Monday of eachmonth at the Buffington Re/Max building, 3300

Olney-Sandy Spring Road.301-460-0331

Carl M. Freeman FoundationGives grants to local nonprofit organizations.www.freemanfoundation.org

Greater Olney ToastmastersMeets at 7:30 p.m. on the first andthird Tuesday of each month at MedstarMontgomery Medical Center.Promotes better public speaking andcommunication skills.301-260-2788greaterolney.toastmastersclubs.org

Kiwanis Club of OlneyMeets at 6:30 p.m. Thursdays at MontgomeryCounty Club.Offers toy drive, fundraising events and serviceto the community.301-424-0292www.kiwanis.org

MGH Health FoundationRaises funds for MedStar Montgomery MedicalCenter to purchase equipment, supportprograms and maintain facilities.18101 Prince Philip DriveOlney, MD 20832301-774-8777medstarmontgomery.org

Montgomery General Hospital Women’sBoardSponsors a thrift shop, gift shop and annualpicnic and bazaar, among other programs,with proceeds going back to the hospital. Alsoawards scholarships.18101 Prince Philip DriveOlney, MD 20832301-774-9638 (Thrift Shop)301-774-8840

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Olney Boys and Girls Community SportsAssociationPresident: Dan DionisioDirector: Ken BradfordOffers sports teams and recreationopportunities for youth.P.O. Box 2Olney, MD 20830301-570-3990www.obgc.com

Olney Lions ClubMeets at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of the monthat The Inn at Brookeville Farms, 19501 GeorgiaAve.Offers fundraising events and service to thecommunity.P.O. Box 1104Brookeville, MD 20830301-774-5084e-clubhouse.org/sites/olneymd/page-6.php

Olney Rotary ClubMeets Thursdays at 7:30 a.m. at BuffingtonRe/Max Building, 3300 Olney-Sandy SpringRoad.Offers community service, worldwidehumanitarian projects, networking andleadership skills.P.O. Box 103Olney, MD 20830www.olneyrotary.org

Our HouseResidential job training program for at-riskteens, who in turn provide community [email protected]

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Susan Henry and 8-year-old Loki were among the first to use the newly renovated Olney Manor DogPark on May 1.

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LOCAL SCHOOLSThe Potomac area is served by the WinstonChurchill, Thomas S. Wootton and Walt Whitmanclusters, which includes three high schools, fourmiddle schools and 17 elementary schools. Fora complete list of schools, see page 33.

POLICEPotomac is served by the Rockville District. Fora full list of county police stations, see page 17.

FIRE SERVICESThe Potomac area is served by the Cabin JohnPark Volunteer Fire Department. For a full list offire departments, see page 16.

LIBRARIESThe Potomac Library is part of the countylibrary system. For a full list of libraries, seepage 15.

BUSINESSThe area is served by the Potomac Chamber ofCommerce. Full a list of county chambers seepage 20.

COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONSCabin John Citizens AssociationPresident: Burr GrayA group focused on promoting and preservingthe Cabin John community. The group meetsat 7:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of everymonth, except December, June, July andAugust, at the Clara Barton Community Center,7425 MacArthur Blvd., Cabin John.703-607-2740www.cabinjohn.org

C&O Canal AssociationPresident: Barbara SheridanAn all-volunteer group focused on conservingthe natural and historical environmentsurrounding the C&O Canal and the PotomacRiver Basin. The group organizes hikes alongthe canal and helps with [email protected]

Friends of the Clara Barton CommunityCenterPresident: Burr GrayWorks to raise money and scheduleprogramming for the Clara Barton CommunityCenter.703-607-2740

Friends of the Historic Great Falls TavernPresident: Don HarrisonDedicated to preserving the Great Falls Tavernand other historic structures in the C&O CanalNational Historical [email protected]

Friends of the Potomac Community CenterPresident: Larry ChloupekSupports the variety of programs and eventsserving the Potomac community at the center,such as the Annual Family Fun Night, ClubFriday, After Hours, Flea Markets and paper

shredding. Helps to maintain the center byfinancing improvements to the building as wellas updating equipment to enhance programs.Community members wishing to volunteer andassist in any of the Friends programs shouldcontact the center director, Peter J. Selikowitzat 240-777-6960.

Rotary Club of PotomacPresident: Jeanne Richter/ Matthew BrockMembers meet weekly to plan club, communityand international service activities. Meets at12:15 p.m. Wednesdays at Normandie FarmRestaurant, 10710 Falls Road.202-630-9183

Kiwanis Club of PotomacPresident: Andy TheboThe club holds meetings on the second andfourth Tuesday of the month at the BethesdaMarriott Suites, 6711 Democracy Blvd.,Bethesda. Kiwanis members join togetherto share their talents in helping children andtheir communities. The local club is especiallyinterested in supporting the educational needsof Potomac [email protected]

Potomac Area Newcomers ClubPresident: Pam LemmondsA social and support group for women in theBethesda/Potomac area that meets on thesecond Thursday of every month. The club alsoruns interest groups for books, bridge, outingsand other [email protected]

MOMS Club of PotomacPresident: Sandra YesnowitzA chapter of an international organizationfocused on supporting stay-at-home mothersliving within the boundaries for Bells Mills,Beverly Farms, Cold Spring, Potomac, SevenLocks and Wayside elementary schools.The group meets at 10 a.m. on the thirdMonday of every month at the PotomacCommunity Center, 11315 Falls Road. Thegroup organizes activities such as play groupsand moms’ nights [email protected]

Potomac Women’s Republican ClubMary Fairbanks, [email protected] clubs looks to create opportunitiesfor women to learn about various politicalissues, introduce members and others toRepublican candidates, provide opportunitiesfor grassroots activism and volunteer inthe community to help people in need.They welcome new members who sharetheir interests in small government, fiscalresponsibility, two-party politics and personalaccountability and who want to have fun doingit. They meet on the fourth Thursday of themonth, except for July, August and November,and have open board meetings on the firstThursday of the month. In December, they holda holiday luncheon.

POTOMACLOCAL SCHOOLSRockville is served by the Magruder, RichardMontgomery, Rockville, Walter Johnson and Woottonclusters. There also are many private schools in thecommunity. For a full list of schools, see page 33.

POLICERockville is served by a city police department andthe county police department’s 1st District. Thecounty’s only Maryland State Police barrack also islocated in Rockville. For a full list of stations, seepage 17.

FIRE SERVICESRockville is served primarily by the RockvilleVolunteer Fire Department. For a full list of stations,see page 16.

LIBRARIESThe Rockville and Twinbrook libraries are part of thecounty system. For a full list of libraries, see page15.

BUSINESSThe city is served by the Rockville Chamber ofCommerce and Rockville Economic DevelopmentInc., a public-private entity that works to attract newbusiness to Rockville. For a full list of chambers, seepage 20.

MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENTRockvilleMayor: Bridget Donnell NewtonCity Council:Beryl L. FeinbergTom MooreVirginia D. OnleyJulie Palakovich CarrOfficials are elected to four-year terms. The next cityelection is November 2015.

LOCAL SERVICESCity Manager: Barbara B. Matthews240-314-8100City Clerk240-314-8280Police240-314-8900Animal Control240-314-8937Community Planning and Development240-314-8200Division of Community Services240-314-8310Public Works240-314-8500/8567Recreation & Parks240-314-8600Refuse & Recycling240-314-8568Senior Center240-314-8800Swim Center240-314-8750Water, Sewer & Streets240-314-8567Rockville City Hall111 Maryland Ave.Rockville, MD 20850240-314-5000

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COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONSAmerican Legion Post 862013 Veirs Mill RoadP.O. Box 5363Rockville, MD 20851301-424-4486

Community Ministries of RockvilleExecutive Director: Agnes SaenzHelps the needy and poor of the community witha variety of programs and services, including theMansfield Kaseman Health Clinic at 8 W. MiddleLane.1010 Grandin Ave., Suite A1Rockville, MD 20851301-637-0730www.cmrocks.org

Kiwanis Club of RockvilleMeets at 7:30 a.m. every Thursday in the Faculty/Staff Dining Room in the Campus Center building atMontgomery College, 55 Mannakee St., Rockville,MD 20850P.O. Box 1401Rockville, MD [email protected]

Lions Club of RockvilleMeets at 7 p.m. the first and third Wednesdayat Rockville United Methodist Church, 112 W.Montgomery Ave.P.O. Box 4050Rockville, MD [email protected]

Ancient, Free and Accepted MasonsMeets the first and third Tuesdays of every monthexcept July and AugustMontgomery-Cornerstone Lodge 195612 Great Falls RoadRockville, MD 20850301-762-3422montgomerycornerstone195.org/

Peerless RockvilleHistoric Preservation29 Courthouse SquareRoom 110Rockville, MD 20850301-762-0096www.peerlessrockville.org

Rockville Consortium for SciencePresident: Robert EkmanTo increase understanding of science in thecommunity. Organization working to build a sciencecenter.301-340-9696www.rockvillescience.org

Rotary Club of RockvilleMeets at 12:15 p.m. Thursdays at Potomac Grill,1093 Rockville Pike.www.rockvillerotary.org

Washington-Rockville Elks Lodge 155 Taft CourtRockville, MD 20850301-424-2202www.washington-rockville-elks.com

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