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Welcome to The Gazette’sannual guide to MontgomeryCounty.

Do you need to know yourelected officials? Are youwondering who to call if yourrecycling isn’t picked up? Or maybeyou’re just looking for a new churchor a sports team for your child. Thisguide is designed to help you findout about the services andresources that we in MontgomeryCounty can take advantage ofthroughout the year.

We’ve stuffed this guide withinformation about the county andeach of the communities we cover.So if you’re living in Gaithersburg,Bethesda, Silver Spring or Rockville(to name just a few of ourcommunity editions), we have thelowdown on who’s who and what’s

where. Even in communities wherewe do not have Gazettes, we’ve triedto include some information.We’veincluded lists of key institutions —from schools to libraries to parks toplaces of worship — all of whichgives us an opportunity to explainhow The Gazette works.We printnewspapers each week forcommunities in MontgomeryCounty and cover what’s happeningin your county, your town, your cityand sometimes your neighborhood.We tell you how your child’s sportsteam is doing, what schools areplanning, where the movies are,how business is faring and aboutthe celebrations important to yourfriends and neighbors — weddings,anniversaries andaccomplishments.

It’s easy to get a news item in

The Gazette. Send it to us by mail,by email, by telephone, by fax orjust drop it by our main office inGaithersburg.

On page 12 are some key namesand numbers to help you. Anddon’t forget to check our website atwww.gazette.net.

Note to readersBecause Montgomery is so large

— there are about 1 million of usliving here — we might haveoverlooked something you need. Insome cases, because of spaceconstraints, we have omitted someinformation. If you can’t find certaininformation or see an error, send usan email at [email protected] ormail the information toCommunity Guide, 9030 ComprintCourt, Gaithersburg, MD 20877.

TESS COLWELL/THE GAZETTE

Stephanie Allder, a part-time teacher at The Goddard School, helps Miles Hubbard, Matthew Johnson and Kais Wehbe ride their bikes during theschool’s trike-a-thon, an event to teach students tricycle safety and raise money for St. Jude’s Hospital on April 15, 2011.

Business.............................18

Communities......................43

Contact information............6

Courts................................16

Culture...............................33

Events................................8

Fire....................................14

Government........................32

Health................................21

Legislators.........................31

Libraries.............................13

Police................................15

Post offices.........................10

Recreation..........................37

Religion.............................40

Schools, calendar................26

Schools, higher education.....30

Schools, private..................28

Schools, public...................23

Sports associations.............39

Transit................................17

Trash, recycling..................11

Utilities...............................12

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ON THE COVERClockwise from center:

Bullis School’s Ryan Garey (left) faces offagainst Northwood High School’s LukeStocky during the 2010 DamascusHoliday Wrestling Tournament.

A performance by the American DanceInstitute features Elspeth Curtis, 18, ofSilver Spring.

Students create a peace mural usingphotographs of their hands. (Left to right)Lilia Wong, 7, of Silver Spring; Kids AfterHours director Glenn Clevenger, and NinaFlanigan, 7, of Silver Spring.

Rolling Terrace Elementary School first-grader Ryan Emah, 6, eats lunch in theschool cafeteria.

Thea Lafond of Kennedy runs the 100meter hurdles in the state track finals atMorgan State University.

A community meeting on the MetroPurple line at the Montgomery CountyParks and Planning Headquarters drawsvigorous questioning by the public.

Sabine Lipten Blair tries to chase down aSherwood hit.

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Piece by piece, litter adds up, and makes the places we go to every day unsafe and unhealthy.

Take control. Take care of your trash.www.trashfreepotomac.org CLEAN LAND.

SAFE WATER.HEALTHY LIVES.A campaign brought to you by Alice Ferguson Foundation, Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, the District of Columbia

Government, the Montgomery County Government, the Prince George’s County Government, the Fairfax County Government, the City ofArlington Government, the Charles County Government, and the City of Rockville Government. www.montgomerycountymd.gov

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Kensington

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Silver Spring

Takoma Park

AspenHill

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Burtonsville

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

ROCKVILLE, ASPEN HILL,BETHESDA, CHEVY CHASE,KENSINGTON, POTOMAC,NORTH POTOMACEditor: Melissa ChadwickPhone: 301-280-3006Fax: [email protected]

SILVER SPRING, WHEATON,TAKOMA PARK,BURTONSVILLE,GAITHERSBURG,GERMANTOWN, BOYDS,MONTGOMERY VILLAGE,OLNEY, POOLESVILLEEditor: Kathleen BryanPhone: 240-473-7561Fax: [email protected]

DAMASCUS, CLARKSBURGEditor: Erin CunninghamPhone: 301-846-2128Fax: [email protected]

COUNTY/STATE NEWSEditor: Ken WeissPhone: 301-670-2624Fax: [email protected]

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

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

A&EEditor: Nathan OravecPhone: 301-670-7155Fax: [email protected]

LETTERSEditor: Steve KellyPhone: 301-670-2071Fax: [email protected]

DELIVERYDirector: Jean CaseyPhone: 301-670-7350Fax: [email protected]

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

CLASSIFIEDSPhone: 301-670-7100Fax: [email protected]

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Make your Yard a Living SpongeMake your Yard a Living SpongeInstall environmentally friendly landscapingand other practices to reduce stormwater

impacts from you property. Everyonecan help - Our Streams will thank you!

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RainScapes Reward$RainScapes Reward$RainScapes Reward$RainScapes Reward$RainScapes Reward$• Residents • Businesses

• Private Schools • Faith Organizations• Homeowners Associations

ATTENTION: Montgomery County Property Owners!

• Rain Barrels• Cisterns• Dry Wells

• Permeable Pavers• Pavement Removal• Green Roofs

• Rain Gardens• Conservation Landscapes• Canopy Trees

Eligible Techniques

Reduce Stormwater Runoff!Plant a RainScape!

Get a REBATE for a qualified project!

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• When stormwater structures fail, the cost of repairs can fall on Homeowners Associations• The County will pay for structural maintenance of residential stormwater facilities• Nearly 1,000 residential facilities are currently being maintained by Montgomery County

Have the County MaintainYour Stormwater Facility!

There are still over 500 facilities eligible forthis service that have not yet been transferred!

Call 311 and ask about “transferring stormwater facility maintenance” or visitwww.montgomerycountymd.gov/stormwatertransfer Also, Subscribe to the quarterly StormwaterBMP Maintenance e-newsletter through the County’s free eSubscriptions.

Transfer your Stormwater facility maintenanceto the County today!

Did you know:

Don’t let unplanned repairs fall on your shoulders!

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Annual county events

FEBRUARYDiscover StrathmoreFeb. 18, 2013301-581-5100www.strathmore.org

MARCHGaithersburg St. Patrick’s DayParadeMarch 2013301-258-6350www.gaithersburgmd.gov

APRILWashington AdventistUniversity Family Fun FestivalApril 2013Phone: 301-576-0105www.wau.edu

Bethesda Literary FestivalApril 19-21, 2013301-215-6660www.bethesda.org

Pike’s Peek 10KApril 28, 2013Rockville Pike from Shady GroveMetro to White Flint301-353-0200www.mcrrc.org/pikespeek

MAYAsian Pacific AmericanHeritage Month Celebration— RockvilleMay 2012240-777-8320

Rockville Hometown HolidaysMay 26-28, 2012240-314-5022www.rockvillemd.gov/events

Landon Azalea GardenFestivalMay 2013301-320-3200www.landon.net

JUNETakoma Park Jazz FestivalJune 2012www.tpjazzfest.org

Bethesda Artist MarketJune 9, 2012301-215-6660www.bethesda.org

The Ida F. Haimovicz VisualArts Award Reception andExhibition

June 12, 2012301-565-3805www.creativemoco.com/haimovicz

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

Imagination BethesdaJune 2, 2012301-215-6660www.bethesda.org

Annual Strawberry Festival atthe Sandy Spring MuseumJune 2, 2012301-774-0022www.sandyspringmuseum.org

Silverdocs Film FestivalJune 18-24, 2012Silver Springwww.silverdocs.com

JULYBethesda Artist MarketsJuly 14, 2012301-215-6660www.bethesda.org

Celebrate DamascusJuly 13-14, 2012301-253-3464, Tammy Newman

Independence DayCelebrationsRockville Independence DayCelebrationJuly 4

Montgomery College — Rockville240-314-5022www.rockvillemd.gov/eventsGaithersburgJuly 4Montgomery County Fairgrounds301-258-6350www.gaithersburgmd.gov/eventsTakoma Park CelebrationParade, concert and fireworksJuly 4301-588-1635www.takomapark4th.org

Rockville Rotary TwilightRunfestJuly 21, 2012www.mcrrc.org/twilighter

Montgomery County Farm

TourJuly 28-29, 2012301-590-2823www.montgomerycountymd.gov/agservices

Montgomery GeneralWomen’s Board Annual Picnicand Bazaar OlneyJuly 24, 2012www.montgomerygeneral.org/body.cfm?id=126

AUGUSTBethesda Artist MarketsAug. 11, 2012301-215-6660www.bethesda.org

There are numerous eventsthroughout the year in everycommunity in MontgomeryCounty. The events give neigh-bors, communities and all coun-ty residents a chance to experi-ence the culture of the county.The following is a list of some ofthe county’s top events.

ANTHONY CASTELLANO/THE GAZETTE

Coleman Bird of Chevy Chase registers his bike with help from Montgomery County Police Officer Jamie Medlin at a Bike to Work Day pit stop alongthe Capital Crescent Trail in Bethesda on May 20, 2011.

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Montgomery CountyAgricultural FairAug. 10-18, 2012301-926-3100www.mcagfair.com

Uncorked Wine FestivalRockville Town SquareAug. 25, 2012www.rockvillemd.gov/events/uncorked

SEPTEMBERParks Half-Marathon—BethesdaSept. 9, 2012301-353-0200www.parkshalfmarathon.com

Takoma Park Folk FestivalSept. 9, 2012Takoma Park Middle School301-589-0202www.tpff.org

Kensington Labor Day Paradeand FestivalSept. 3, 2012301-949-2424www.tok.md.gov

Gaithersburg Labor DayParadeSept. 3, 2012301-258-6350www.gaithersburgmd.gov/events

Damascus Community FairSept. 7-9, 2012www.damascusfair.orgSilver Spring Jazz FestivalSept. 8, 2012240-777-5300www.silverspringdowntown.com

Poolesville DaySept. 15, 2012301-349-2123www.poolesvilleday.com

Celebrate Gaithersburg inOlde Town Street FestivalSept. 16, 2012301-258-6350www.gaithersburgmd.gov

OCTOBERGermantown OktoberfestTBDRidge Road Park240-777-8000www.germantownoktoberfest.org

Taste of BethesdaOct. 6, 2012301-215-6660www.bethesda.org

Oktoberfest — GaithersburgOct. 14, 2012Kentlands Village Green301-258-6350www.gaithersburgmd.gov

Bethesda Row Arts Festival

Oct. 20-21, 2012301-637-5715www.bethesdarowarts.org

Rockville Antique and ClassicCar ShowOct. 20, 2012Glenview Mansion atRockville Civic Center Park240-314-5000 or 240-314-5022www.rockvillemd.gov/events

NOVEMBERVeterans Day Celebration

Veterans Park, Rockville Pike andVeirs Mill Roadwww.rockvillemd.gov/events

Museum ShopAround/StrathmoreNov. 8-11, 2012301-581-5200www.strathmore.org

Montgomery CountyThanksgiving Day ParadeNov. 17, 2012Silver Spring240-777-6962, 301-565-7300

www.silverspringdowntown.com

DECEMBERGarden of Lights at BrooksideGardensNov. 23, 2012 to Jan. 6, 2013301-962-1453www.brooksidegardens.org

Winter Lights Festival atSeneca Creek State ParkNov. 23-24 and Nov. 30 to Dec. 31,2012301-258-6350

www.gaithersburgmd.gov/winterlights

Church of Jesus Christ ofLatter-day Saints Festival ofLights — KensingtonNov. 30, 2012 to Jan. 1, 2013301-587-0144

Bethesda’s WinterWonderlandDec. 7-8, 2012301-215-6660www.bethesda.org


Elisabeth Abbott of Montgomery Village marches with the Rockville High School Pipe Band during the City of Gaithersburg’s 11th annual St. Patrick'sDay Parade on March 12, 2011.

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Upcounty Regional Services Center12900 Middlebrook RoadSuite 100Germantown, MD 20874240-777-8400Catherine Matthews, directorThe Upcounty Citizens Advisory Boardrepresents county residents living north ofShady Grove Road. The 20-member boardadvises the director of the Upcounty RegionalServices Center, the county executive andCounty Council on area needs and prioritiessuch as transportation, human services,environment, public safety and other issues ofimportance.The board represents the communities ofBoyds, Clarksburg, Darnestown, Damascus,Derwood, Gaithersburg, Germantown, Goshen,Laytonsville, Hyattstown, Dickerson,Barnesville, Beallsville, Tobytown, WashingtonGrove, Montgomery Village, Poolesville andparts of North Potomac.The board usually meets at 7 p.m. on the third

Monday of the month at the center.

East County Regional Services Center3300 Briggs Chaney RoadSilver Spring, MD 20904240-777-8400Miti Figueredo, directorThe East County Citizens Advisory Boardrepresents citizens in a 47.5-square-mile areathat includes the Colesville, Cloverly, Fairlandand White Oak communities. The 18-memberboard advises the county executive of EastCounty citizens’ issues and concerns,advocates for regional priorities and helps tofacilitate solutions.The board meets at 7:15 p.m. the firstWednesday of each month at the center.

Bethesda-Chevy Chase RegionalServices Center4805 Edgemoor LaneBethesda, MD 20814240-777-8400

Kenneth B. J. Hartman, directorThe Western Montgomery County CitizensAdvisory Board has 19 members that advisethe director of the Bethesda-Chevy ChaseRegional Services Center, the county executiveand the County Council on topics such astransportation, human services, environment,public safety and other issues of localimportance.The board forms opinions on issues thatpertain to the board’s region — which includesBethesda and North Bethesda, Cabin John,Chevy Chase, Friendship Heights, Garrett Park,Glen Echo and Potomac — and then makesrecommendations to the appropriate countygovernment agencies.The board usually meets at 7 p.m. the thirdMonday of the month at the center.

Silver Spring Regional ServicesCenterOne Veterans PlaceSilver Spring, MD 20910240-777-8400Reemberto Rodriguez, directorThe Silver Spring Citizens Advisory Boardrepresents residents living in 11 square milesin North Silver Spring, West Silver Spring, EastSilver Spring, Four Corners, Takoma Park andthe Central Business District.The 18-member board acts as liaison betweenthe Silver Spring communities and the countygovernment by identifying neighborhood andbusiness concerns and making

recommendations to county officials. It advisesthe Silver Spring Regional Services Centerdirector on area needs and priorities such aseconomic development, transportation,housing, education, human services anddowntown redevelopment.The board meets at 7 p.m. the second Mondayof the month in the Silver Spring Civic Building.

Mid-County Regional Services Center2424 Reedie DriveWheaton, MD 20902240-777-8400Ana Lopez van Balen, directorThe Mid-County Citizens Advisory board servescitizens located in the Aspen Hill, Brookeville,Capital View, Derwood, Flower Valley, ForestGlen, Glenmont, Kemp Mill, Kensington, Layhill,parts of Laytonsville, Norbeck, Olney, RockCreek, Sandy Spring and Wheaton areas.The 15-member board provides advice andrecommendations to the county executive onpolicy and budget issues, planning and goalsetting procedures and legislative matters;educates the community on governmentalstructures and services; and acts as afacilitator to foster solutions to communityproblems, needs and issues.Board meetings take place at 7 p.m. the thirdTuesday of the month at the center.

Service centersMontgomery County has five regional service centers: Upcounty, Mid-County,

Bethesda-Chevy Chase, Silver Spring and East County. The centers link residents withthe county executive and with county services and programs available to them. Themission of the regional service centers is to represent the county in their respectiveregions by providing liaisons between Montgomery County and residents and business-es, and by working with individuals, community groups, regional citizen advisoryboards and other agencies to give information, identify and assess regional issues andrecommend and/or implement solutions.

For more information, go to the county website at www.montgomerycountymd.gov.

Post offices

Arlington Road Station7001 Arlington RoadBethesda, MD 20814301-941-2682

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

Aspen Hill Finance Station13529 Connecticut Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20906301-598-5033

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

Bethesda Post Office7400 Wisconsin Ave.Bethesda, MD 20814301-654-5894

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

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

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

Cabin John Main Office7945 MacArthur Blvd., Suite 101Cabin John, MD 20818301-320-4103

Chevy Chase Branch5910 Connecticut Ave.Chevy Chase, MD 20815301-941-2681

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

Colesville Branch13217 New Hampshire Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20904301-879-2334

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

Derwood Station17533 Redland RoadDerwood, MD 20855301-527-1103

Diamond Farms Branch23 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 Station21 S. Summit Ave.Gaithersburg, MD 20877301-208-3701

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

Germantown19901 Germantown RoadGermantown, MD 20882

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

King Farm Shell700 Gaither RoadRockville, MD 20850800-275-8777

Laytonsville Branch6830 Olney-Laytonsville RoadGaithersburg, MD 20882301-208-3736

Leisure World3802 International DriveSilver Spring, MD 20906301-438-1009

Montgomery Village Station10079 Stedwick RoadMontgomery Village, MD 20886301-208-3716

National Naval MedicalCenter Station8901 Rockville PikeBethesda, MD 20889301-941-2786

Olney Main 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 Branch10221 River RoadPotomac, MD 20854301-983-4671

Rockville Main Office

Montgomery Countypost offices have a tollfree number, 800-275-8777. Dial the numberand choose from one ofthe following six options:

• Rates and mailinginformation;

• ZIP codes;

• Change of addressor to hold mail;

• Delivery of mail tobusiness or residence;

• Retail services —Mail a letter or package,purchase stamps;

• Other postal infor-mation: www.usps.gov.

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Trash, recycling, animal controlTRASH

The MontgomeryCounty Division of SolidWaste Services providesrefuse collection servicesto a portion of the coun-ty’s single-family resi-dents, predominantly inthe downcounty area.Residents living in theremainder of the countymust subscribe for refusecollection services withprivate collectors orobtain service throughtheir homeowner associ-ations. People living inmunicipalities must con-tact their local jurisdic-tion for more informa-tion. For questions abouttrash, call the county at240-777-0311 or visitwww.montgomerycoun-tymd.gov/solidwaste. Todrop off trash, call theShady Grove ProcessingFacility & TransferStation in Derwood at240-777-6560.RECYCLING

The MontgomeryCounty Division of SolidWaste Services providesrecycling collection serv-ices to all single-familyhouseholds in the coun-ty, with the exception ofhouseholds in munici-palities where their localjurisdiction or a privatecollector provides recy-

cling collection services.In the blue recycling bin,residents can recycleglass bottles and jars,aluminum cans and foilproducts, bi-metalsteel/tin cans, aerosolcans that contained non-hazardous or non-auto-motive materials, andplastic bottles, contain-ers, jars, tubs, lids, pails,buckets and flower pots.In the blue wheeled recy-cling cart residents canrecycle cardboard boxes,newspaper, magazines,office and copier paper,telephone books, paper-

back and hardcoverbooks, shredded paper,milk and juice cartonsand frozen food boxes.By using reusable con-tainers or paper lawnbags, residents may recy-cle grass, leaves, gardentrimmings and brush.Or, try backyard com-posting of leaves andgrass, or grasscycling byleaving grass clippingson the lawn after mow-ing. To recycle scrapmetal items such asappliances, bicycles,metal furniture, lawnmowers, filing cabinets

and more, call DSWS thebusiness day before yourrecycling collection dayto schedule a specialscrap metal recyclingcollection. Curbsiderecycling collection isonce per week and recy-clables must be set out atthe curb by 7 a.m. Thecounty also recyclesother items such as com-puters, televisions andother consumer elec-tronic items, motor oil,antifreeze, tires, textiles,used cooking oil andreusable building sup-plies. These items can be

dropped off in person atthe Shady GroveProcessing Facility &TransferStation/Recycling Centerlocated at 16101/16105Frederick Road inDerwood. For moreinformation about recy-cling, call the county at240-777-0311, or visitwww.montgomerycoun-tymd.gov/recycling.PETS OR PESTS?

Call the MontgomeryCounty Animal Shelter at240-773-5960. Recordedinformation is availableat 240-773-5054. Thehumane society will pickup sick or injured ani-mals, confine stray dogsand cats, give rabies shotsand register animal bites.

Animal licenses: InGaithersburg, call 301-258-6343; in Rockville,call 240-314-8930; and inthe rest of the county,call 240-773-5960.

Dead animal pickup:On county roads, call240-773-5960; on stateroads in northernMontgomery County call301-948-2477; in south-ern Montgomery Countycall 301-572-5166.

The emergency phonenumber is 240-773-5900.Visit www.mchumane.org.

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The Shady Grove Processing Facility & Transfer Station in Derwood.

500 N. Washington St.Rockville, MD 20850301-762-5802

Sandy Spring Main Office901 Olney-Sandy Spring RoadSandy Spring, MD 20860301-924-1634

Silver Spring Main Office8616 Second Ave.

Silver Spring, MD 20910301-608-1302

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

Suburban Maryland P&DC16501 Shady Grove RoadGaithersburg, MD 20898301-670-6085

Takoma Park Post Office6909 Laurel Ave.Takoma Park, MD 20912

301-270-4392

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 20902301-929-7831

White Flint Mall Station11301 Rockville PikeKensington, MD 20895301-230-1276

Woodmoor Station110 University Blvd. W.Silver Spring, MD 20901301-754-2714

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Utilities

Washington SuburbanSanitary Commission14501 Sweitzer LaneLaurel, MD 20707301-206-9772, 800-634-8400, 800-828-6439www.wsscwater.com

Maryland Public ServiceCommission6 St. Paul St., 16th floorBaltimore, MD 21202410-767-8000 or 800-492-0474www.psc.state.md.us

Pepco701 9th Street N.W.Washington, D.C. 20068202-833-7500 or 800-424-8028www.pepco.com

Baltimore Gas & Electric2 Center Plaza110 W. Fayette St.Baltimore, MD 21201410-685-0123 or 800-685-0123www.bge.com

Allegheny Power800 Cabin Hill DriveGreensburg, PA 15601800-255-3443www.alleghenypower.com

Washington Gas Co.Corporate Offices6801 Industrial RoadSpringfield, VA 22151703-750-1000 or 800-752-7520www.washgas.com

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

www.verizon.com

Comcast20 W. Gude DriveRockville, MD 20850

301-424-4400 or 800-266-2278www.comcast.com

RCN10000 Derekwood Lane

Lanham, MD 20706800-746-4726www.rcn.com

The Washington, D.C., region’s largest electric company is Potomac Electric PowerCo. (Pepco).

Allegheny Power and Baltimore Gas & Electric (BGE) provide service in small areasof Montgomery County.

Washington Gas Co. supplies natural gas in parts of the county, as does AlleghenyPower and BGE.

Verizon is the “incumbent” local telephone service in the Washington, D.C., region.Comcast is the main provider of cable television services for the county. A joint

venture involving Pepco and Residential Communications Network also sells cable TV,phone and Internet access packages in parts of the county.

Water and sewer service in Montgomery County is provided by the WashingtonSuburban Sanitary Commission.

DAN GROSS/THE GAZETTE

A Pepco crew stages to replace a power pole after it caught fire, causing a power outage in the area near Indianola Drive.

Who to contactWHO TO CONTACTDirectory Assistance — 411Emergency — 911Emergency Preparedness Hotline — 240-777-4200National Poison Center — 800-222-1222

COUNTY POLICENonemergency — 301-279-8000Sheriff — 240-777-7000State police — 800-525-5555

FIRE & RESCUEMain line — 240-777-2400

UTILITIESComcast — 301-424-4400RCN — 800-746-4726Verizon — 800-837-4966Pepco — 800-424-8028Potomac Edison — 800-255-3443

WSSC — 800-634-8400Water and Sewer Emergency — 301-206-4002Washington Gas — 800-752-7520BGE — 800-685-0123

GOVERNMENTInformation/Nonemergency services — 311;outside county — 240-777-0311County Executive offices — 240-777-2500County Council — 240-777-7900Library reference — 240-777-0001Board of Education — 301-279-3617Landlord/Tenant — 240-777-3609Housing and Community Affairs — 240-777-3600Consumer Protection — 240-777-3636Consumer Protection Hotline — 888-743-0023; 410-528-8662Transportation — 240-777-7170Recreation — 240-777-6840

Seniors Resource Hotline — 240-777-3000

TRANSPORTATIONAmtrak — 800-872-7245, TDD: 800-523-6590MARC commuter train — 800-325-7245Metrorail/Metrobus — 202-637-7000, TDD:202-638-3780Ride On bus — 240-777-7433, TDD: 240-777-5869

IMPORTANT WEBSITESTO BOOKMARKThe Gazettewww.gazette.net

Montgomery Countywww.montgomerycountymd.gov

Metrowww.wmata.com

Maryland Transit Administrationwww.mtamaryland.com

Maryland governmentwww.maryland.gov

Montgomery County Public Schoolswww.montgomeryschoolsmd.org

Maryland-National Capital Park andPlanning Commissionwww.mc-mncppc.org

Montgomery County Conference andVisitors Bureauwww.visitmontgomery.com

Montgomery County AgriculturalCenterwww.mcagfair.com

Board of Electionswww.777vote.org

Department of Motor Vehicleswww.mva.state.md.us

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Libraries

Administrative OfficesSuite 31021 Maryland Ave.Rockville, MD 20850240-777-0002www.montgomerycountymd.gov/library

Friends of the Library240-777-0020

Telephone ReferenceInformation240-777-0001240-777-0902 TTY

Aspen Hill Library4407 Aspen Hill RoadRockville, MD 20853240-773-9410301-871-2097 TTY

Bethesda Library7400 Arlington RoadBethesda, MD 20814240-777-0970301-657-0840 TTY

Chevy Chase Library8005 Connecticut Ave.Chevy Chase, MD 20815240-773-9590301-657-0830 TTY

Correctional Facility Library22880 Whelan LaneBoyds, MD 20841240-773-9914

Damascus Library9701 Main St.Damascus, MD 20872240-773-9444301-253-0148 TTY

Davis Library6400 Democracy Blvd.Bethesda, MD 20817240-777-0922301-897-2203 TTY

Gaithersburg Library (Closedfor renovation)18330 Montgomery Village Ave.Gaithersburg, MD 20879240-773-9490301-840-2414 TTY

Interim BranchLakeforest Mall, Second Floor (nearSears)701 Russell Ave.Gaithersburg, MD 20877

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

Kensington Park Library4201 Knowles Ave.Kensington, MD 20895

240-773-9515301-897-2250 TTY

Little Falls Library5501 Massachusetts Ave.Bethesda, MD 20816240-773-9520301-320-8813 TTY

Long Branch Library8800 Garland Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20901240-777-0910

301-565-7662 TTY

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

Olney Library (Closed forrenovation)3500 Olney-Laytonsville RoadOlney, MD 20832240-773-9545301-570-1221 TTY

Kiosk library serviceLongwood Community Center19300 Georgia Ave.Brookville, MD 20833

Poolesville Library19633 Fisher Ave.Poolesville, MD 20837240-773-9550301-972-7825 TTY

Potomac Library10101 Glenolden DrivePotomac, MD 20854240-777-0690301-765-4083 TTY

Marilyn J. Praisner (Fairland)14910 Old Columbia PikeBurtonsville, MD 20866240-773-9460

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

Rockville Memorial Library21 Maryland Ave.Rockville, MD 20850240-777-0140240-777-0902 TTY

Silver Spring Library8901 Colesville RoadSilver Spring, MD 20910240-773-9420301-565-7505 TTY

Twinbrook Library202 Meadow Hall DriveRockville, MD 20851240-777-0240240-777-0904 TTY

Wheaton Library11701 Georgia Ave.Wheaton, MD 20902240-777-0678301-929-5524 TTY

White Oak Library11701 New Hampshire Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20904240-773-9555301-622-6596 TTY

Montgomery County Public Libraries is your destination fora world of free information, education and entertainment —all available with your free library card. Materials for adults,teens and children are part of every library’s collection.

Need to find a job? Want to know how to ace the SATs, builda deck, train your dog, write a will, lose weight or repair yourPC? All this information and more are free at your local library.

Do you enjoy reading but never have enough time to sitdown with a book? The library’s thousands of books on tape orCD can entertain and educate you in your car or at yourexercise class. You also can check out free DVDs for childrenand adults.

Don’t have your own computer at home, or don’t haveInternet access? Your local library has PCs to use at no charge,with Internet access, MS Word and MS Excel available. Haveyour own wireless enabled laptop? All Montgomery Countylibraries are free wireless hotspots.

Programs for all ages, from babies to seniors, are offered atvarious branches. Electronic resources are available forbusinesses and personal investors.

New Americans can access computers, electronic resourcesand language learning labs, join Conversation Clubs to learnEnglish and participate in Spanish and Chinese ConversationClubs.

CHRIS ROSSI/THE GAZETTE

Alyssa Derrick of Brookeville looks through the children’s section on the last day the Olney library was openbefore closing for renovation on Dec. 30, 2010. The Olney library is undergoing a multimillion-dollar renovationand is expected to reopen next year. In the meantime, library kiosks have been set up at the LongwoodCommunity Center for patrons.

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Fire and Rescue CommissionExecutive Office Building12th floor, 101 Monroe St.Rockville, MD 20850240-777- 2408

Department of Fire andRescue Service100 Edison Park DriveGaithersburg, MD 20878240-777-2400

Bethesda Fire DepartmentStation 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 ChaseRescue Squad Rescue 15020 Battery LaneBethesda, MD 20814240-773-4741

Burtonsville Volunteer FireDepartment Station 1513900 Old Columbia PikeBurtonsville, MD 20866240-773-4715

Cabin John Volunteer FireStation 108001 River RoadWest Bethesda, MD 20817240-773-4710

Cabin John Volunteer FireStation 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 FireStation 1326334 Ridge RoadDamascus, MD 20872240-773-4713

Gaithersburg-WashingtonGrove Fire Station 8801 Russell Ave.Gaithersburg, MD 20879240-773-4708

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hyattstown Volunteer FireStation 925801 Frederick RoadClarksburg, MD 20871240-773-4709

Kensington Volunteer FireAdministrative OfficesP.O. Box 222Kensington, MD 20895301-929-8000www.kvfd.org

Kensington Volunteer FireStation 510620 Connecticut Ave.Kensington, MD 20895240-773-4705

Kensington Volunteer FireStation 1812251 Georgia Ave.Wheaton, MD 20902240-773-4718

Kensington Volunteer FireStation 2112500 Veirs Mill RoadRockville, MD 20853240-773-4721

Kensington Volunteer FireStation 2514401 Connecticut Ave.

Layhill, MD 20906240-773-4725

Laytonsville Volunteer FireStation 1721400 Laytonsville RoadLaytonsville, MD 20879240-773-4717

Rockville Volunteer FireStation 3380 Hungerford DriveRockville, MD 20850240-773-4703

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

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

Rockville Volunteer FireStation 3311430 Falls RoadPotomac, MD 20854240-773-4733

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

Sandy Spring Volunteer FireStation 40

16911 Georgia Ave.Olney, MD 20832240-773-4740

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

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

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

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

Upper Montgomery CountyVolunteer Fire Station 1419801 Beallsville RoadBeallsville, MD 20839240-773-4714

Wheaton Rescue SquadRescue 211435 Grandview Ave.Wheaton, MD 20902240-773-4742

FireMontgomery County’s Fire and Rescue Services

(www.montgomerycountymd.gov) are provided byvolunteers and career staff.

The Department of Fire and Rescue Servicesemploys full-time fire and rescue workers who areassigned to the various fire departments throughoutthe county.

The components of the Montgomery County Fireand Rescue Services operate under the policy-mak-ing authority of the Fire and Rescue Commission.

Richard R. Bowers is the county’s fire chief, headof the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service.

As of May 2012, headquarters operations for thecounty’s police, fire and emergency managementdepartments began relocating to the MontgomeryCounty Public Safety Headquarters in Gaithersburg.

TIN NGUYEN/THE GAZETTE

Firefighters including (from left) Leroy Israel, Capt. Stephen Snyder and Troy Jones are pictured at theBethesda Fire Department Station 6 on Jan. 7, 2011.

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USEFUL NUMBERSPolice HeadquartersJ. Thomas Manger, Chief100 Edison Park DriveGaithersburg, MD 20878240-773-5000

Montgomery County Sheriff’sOfficeDarren M. Popkin, Sheriff50 Maryland Ave.Rockville, MD 20850240-777-7000

Montgomery CountyMaryland-National CapitalPark Police Division12751 Layhill RoadWheaton, MD 20906Emergencies: 301-949-3010Non-emergencies: 301-949-8010

Animal Control14645 Rothgeb DriveRockville, MD 20850240-773-5960

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 Silver Spring,North Bethesda, Glen Echo, CabinJohn and Oakmont.David Falcinelli, Commander

7359 Wisconsin Ave.Bethesda, MD 20814301-652-9200

Silver Spring DistrictThird District, serving the followingcommunities: Silver Spring,surrounding downtown area, WhiteOak, Hillandale, Fairland, Burtonsville,Takoma Park and sections ofColesville.Donald M. Johnson, Commander801 Sligo Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20910301-565-7744

Wheaton DistrictFourth District, serving the followingcommunities: Wheaton, Glenmont,Colesville, Spencerville, Cloverly,Norbeck, Norwood, Olney,Brookeville, Ashton, Sandy Spring,Ednor, Redland, Brinklow and Aspen

Hill.John A. Damskey, 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.Luther Reynolds, Commander20000 Aircraft DriveGermantown, MD 20874240-773-6200

Gaithersburg DistrictSixth District, serving the following

communities: 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

Rockville City PoliceDepartmentT. N. Treschuk, Chief111 Maryland Ave.Rockville, MD 20850240-314-8900www.rockvillemd.gov

Takoma Park PoliceDepartmentRonald A. Ricucci, Chief (retires July30, 2012)7500 Maple Ave.Takoma Park, MD 20912301-270-1100www.takomaparkmd.gov

OTHER USEFUL NUMBERSAbandoned Vehicle Section240-773-6411

Auto Theft Unit240-773-6370

Crime Tip Hotline240-773-8477

Department of Corrections240-777-9960

Domestic Violence Unit240-773-5050

Family Crimes Division240-773-5400Fraud Section240-773-6330

Maryland State Police(Rockville)301-424-2101

Operation Runaway301-251-4545

PoliceMONTGOMERY COUNTYPOLICE DEPARTMENT

The Montgomery County Police Department (www.mont-gomerycountymd.gov) has more than 1,133 patrol officers, most ofwhom work out of six district police stations and numerous sub-stations in the more populous regions of the county. The depart-ment is led by Chief J. Thomas Manger.

As of May 2012, headquarters operations for the county’s police,fire and emergency management departments began relocating tothe Montgomery County Public Safety Headquarters in Gaithersburg.Operations for the police department’s Rockville district also wererelocated to the new county public safety headquarters.

PARK POLICEThe Montgomery County Park Police is the law enforcement

arm of the Maryland-National Capital Park and PlanningCommission (www.mc-mncppc.org), a bi-county agency responsi-ble for park property in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties.

The park system in Montgomery County includes 410 parkswith more than 33,000 acres and 200 miles of hiking and bikingtrails. Also falling under park police jurisdiction are homes andbusinesses located in the park system.

SHERIFF’S OFFICEThe Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is responsible for a vari-

ety of services and duties that support the courts and law enforce-ment. Among the duties are serving warrants for the Circuit Court,as well as civil warrants for the District Court; transporting prison-ers; providing courthouse security; enforcing judgments by thecourt; carrying out evictions and summonses; enforcing child sup-port; and handling all domestic violence warrants for both courts.

CRIME SOLVERSCrime Solvers is a program designed to enlist the public’s help

in solving crimes. The program, funded by private donations, paysa cash reward for information leading to an arrest or indictmentfor a felony crime or persons wanted for a felony crime.

Officer CraigCupaiulo, part ofthe motor unit forthe Wheaton dis-trict, and his sonNathan, 6, monitortraffic during theOlney Days paradeon May 22, 2011.TESS COLWELL/THE GAZETTE

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Courts

STATE’S ATTORNEY’S OFFICEThe state’s attorney for Montgomery Countyserves an elected four-year term.John McCarthy (D) was elected to the office in2006 and again in 2010.

COURTHOUSESMain District Courthouse191 E. Jefferson St.Rockville, MD 20850Administrative clerk: 301-279-1520Civil office: 301-279-1500Criminal, traffic office: 301-279-1565Child Support: 800-332-6347The Juvenile Office, which is part of the CircuitCourt but located in the District Courthouse:240-777-9530

Silver Spring District Courthouse8552 Second Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20910301-563-8500

Circuit Court of Montgomery CountyJudicial Center50 Maryland Ave.Rockville, MD 20850Clerk’s Office: 240-777-9400Jury duty questions: 240-777-9090

State’s Attorney’s Office Judicial CenterFifth Floor50 Maryland Ave.Rockville, MD 20850240-777-7300

LAWYER SERVICESBar Association of Montgomery County27 W. Jefferson St.Rockville, MD 20850301-424-3454www.montbar.orgThe bar foundation offers help to people whomeet certain income guidelines.

Lawyer Referral Service301-279-9100

Pro Bono Program301-424-7651

The Office of the Public Defender(criminal cases only)Office hours 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mondayto Friday191 E. Jefferson St.

Rockville, MD 20850240-773-9600

OTHER ORGANIZATIONSCASA of Maryland8151 15th Ave.Hyattsville, MD 20783Tel: 301-270-0419www.casademaryland.orgCASA works to inform immigrants and workersabout essential workplace rights and strategiesto protect themselves. It also hosts legal rightsorientation workshops and focuses on therights of domestic workers.Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday, 6a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday for employment.

Charles W. Gilchrist Center forCultural Diversity11319 Elkin St.Wheaton, MD 20902240-777-4940The center offers immigration advice, healthservices, English classes and other resources.Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 9a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

Charles W. Gilchrist Center for

Cultural DiversityUpcounty Satellite Region12900 Middlebrook RoadGermantown, MD 20874240-777-4940

Legal Aid Bureaus MontgomerySatellite Office51 Monroe St.Rockville, MD 20850Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday toFriday240-314-0373 or 888-215-5316www.mdlab.org

Montgomery County Family JusticeCenterEagle Building, Fifth Floor600 Jefferson PlazaRockville, MD 20852240-773-0444240-777-4000 Crisis LineHours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday

Spanish Catholic Center820-A University Blvd.Silver Spring, MD 20903The community center provides information,

resources and social services, and runs aclinic.

Spanish Catholic Center Clinic1015 University Blvd. E.Silver Spring, MD 20902301-434-8985For pediatrics: 301-434-3999Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday

Spanish Catholic Center201 E. Diamond Ave.3rd FloorGaithersburg, MD 20877301-740-2523The center provides immigration information,English classes and other social services; callahead.Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday

TESS Community Service Center8513 Piney Branch RoadSilver Spring, MD 20901301-565-7675Hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday. Thecenter also reopens 6 to 8:30 p.m. on the firstand third Wednesday of each month for legalmatters only.

The court system in Montgomery County is headquartered inthe county seat, Rockville. Here is a brief overview of the legal sys-tem:

DISTRICT AND CIRCUIT COURTThere are two levels of trial courts: the state-run District Court,

operating in Rockville and Silver Spring, and the county-runCircuit Court of Montgomery County (part of Maryland’s SixthJudicial Circuit with Frederick) in Rockville.

Generally speaking, the District Court handles small claimscases, as well as misdemeanors and felonies with penalties of lessthan three years in jail or as much as $2,500 in fines. Speeding, red-light running, drunken driving and landlord-tenant cases generally

are heard there.All trials in District Court are argued before a judge; the court

hears no jury trials.The Circuit Court handles major civil and criminal cases, family

law cases such as divorce and custody, and appeals from theDistrict Court. It is the only court in the county to have jury trials.

Juvenile Court is part of the Circuit Court, but is temporarilyhoused at District Court in Rockville until the Circuit Court isexpanded. The county’s District Court has 11 judges, includingAdministrative Judge Eugene Wolfe. The county’s Circuit Court has 22judges, including County Administrative Judge John W. Debelius III.

Information can be found at www.courts.state.md.us.

The Rockville court-house from thesouth side (VinsonStreet, across fromRockville City Hall),showing the reflec-tion on the wall ofwindows.PHIL SIMPSON/THE GAZETTE

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Transit

PARK AND RIDE LOTSThere are a number of county, state andprivately maintained free park-and-ridecommuter lots with connecting buses thatallow you to meet your carpool or to takepublic transportation (For a list, see followingsection).You can learn more by visitingwww.rideonbus.com or call Ride On at 240-773-3556To report maintenance problems at theselots, call 240-777-8740.

U.S. 29 corridor and vicinityBurtonsville: U.S. 29 and Md. 198 behindGiant Food, Burtonsville Crossing ShoppingCenter. Bus Routes: Metrobus Z6,Tanglewood Westfarm Line Z9, Z29-Laurel-Burtonsville Express. MTA 929 and 915Connect-A-Ride Route D, Laurel.Briggs Chaney: Fairland/East Montgomeryoff Briggs Chaney Road at Gateshead ManorWay. Bus Routes: Metrobus Z6, TanglewoodWestfarm Line. Metrobus Z8, Fairland Line.Metrobus Z11, Greencastle-Briggs ChaneyExpress Line. Ride On Route 39, servicebetween Briggs Chaney Park and Ride lot andGlenmont Metrorail station. Ride-On Route 21.Greencastle: Greencastle Lakes, GreencastleRoad and Turbridge Drive. Bus Routes:Metrobus Z8, Fairland Line. Metrobus Z11,Z13, Greencastle-Briggs Chaney ExpressLine.Tech Road: East Montgomery, Tech Road andOld Columbia Pike. Bus Routes: Ride On Route10. Metrobus C7, Greenbelt-Glenmont Line.Metrobus Z8, Fairland Line. Metrobus Z9,Laurel-Burtonsville Express Line.Scaggsville: U.S. 29 and Scaggsville Road(Md. 216). Bus Routes: MTA 915, 929.

Interstate 270 corridor and vicinityWestfield Shoppingtown Montgomery,Montgomery Mall: Westlake Terrace andWestlake Drive. Bus Routes: Ride On 6, 26,38, 47, 96. Metrobus J1, 2, 3, Bethesda-Silver Spring Line.Montrose Road/Md. 355 Parking Facility:North Bethesda, Rockville Pike and MontroseRoad. Permit and fee required. Bus Routes:Ride On 5, 26, 38, 46.Lakeforest Transit Center: Gaithersburg,Lost Knife Road and Odenhal Ave. BusRoutes: Ride On 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 61.Metrobus J7, J9-I-270 Express.Gaithersburg: I-270 and Md. 124 (QuinceOrchard Road). Metrobus J9, I-270 Express.Germantown/MARC Station: Md. 118 andBowman Mill Drive. Bus Routes: Ride On 61,

83, 97. MARC Train Station.Germantown/Kingsview: Clopper Road (Md.117) and Kingsview Village Blvd. Bus Routes:Ride On 71, 74, 78.Germantown Transit Center: Town Center atGermantown Road-Md. 118 and AircraftDrive. Bus Routes: Ride On 55, 61, 74, 75,82, 83, 97, 98, 100.Germantown/Milestone Shopping Center:Germantown-Milestone Shopping Center alongShakespeare Boulevard. Bus Routes: Ride On55, 70, 75, 79, 83, 90.

Interstate 270 corridor and WestDiamond AvenueI-270 and West Diamond Avenue (Md. 117).Bus Route: Ride On 54, 71Comus: North of Clarksburg- Md. 355 just northof Comus Road. Bus Routes: Ride On 75.Damascus: Damascus- Md. 108 andWoodfield Road. Bus Routes: Ride On 90.Urbana: Md. 80 and I-270. Bus Routes: RideOn 75. MTA 991 Rock Spring.

Md. 97 corridorNorbeck Road: Norbeck Road, 1/4 mile eastof Georgia Avenue. Bus Routes: Ride On 51,52, 53. Metrobus, Y7, Y8, Y9; GeorgiaAvenue-Maryland Line.

Md. 650 corridorColesville: Md. 650 North of Randolph Road.Bus Routes: Metrobus Z2, C7, C8 and C9.

CARPOOL/VANPOOLThe county also offers car and vanpoolinformation. It only takes two to be a carpool.Be prepared for those times when you justcan’t drive by knowing the names of potentialpool-mates. And Guaranteed Ride Home willget you home in an emergency. For moreinformation, contact 240-773-8747 or [email protected] options: Receive free assistance informing a carpool or vanpool convenient toyour home and office, including potentialpool-mates. Call 240-773-8747.Vanpool options: You also can receive freeassistance in forming a vanpool, includingpotential pool-mates. It takes as few as sixpeople to share a van to work. Call 240-773-8747.You can take advantage of free or discountparking in many lots and garages in thecounty for car and vanpools. Learn more atwww.montgomerycountymd.gov.

METROBUS AND METRORAILCall the Washington Metropolitan Area TransitAuthority (WMATA) at 202-637-7000 (TTY

202-638-3780) for a schedule of Metro trainsor bus routes and fares.Montgomery County is served by the RedLine on Metro. www.wmata.com.

Riding MetroMetrorail opens at 5 a.m. weekdays and at 7a.m. weekends. It runs until midnight Sundaythrough Thursday and until 3 a.m. Friday andSaturday nights. Holiday hours vary.Fares run from $1.95 to $5 per trip,depending on the distance and time of day.Metrobus schedules vary by route. Regularfares are $1.70, express fares are $3.56 withSmarTrip, $3.85 cash, senior/disabled faresare 75 cents SmarTrip and 85 cents cash.Exact change is required unless you are usinga pass or SmarTrip card. A 20-cent fee isadded to regular fares during peak-of-the-peakperiod — 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 to 6p.m. based on the starting time of the trip.Passes and farecards: A pass or farecard isrequired to ride the Metro.Passes generally are good for unlimited ridesduring a specific period of time and can bepurchased online atwww.wmata.com/fares/smartrip.Farecards are rechargeable and can bepurchased at vending machines in Metrostations.SmarTrip cards are permanent, rechargeablefarecards that are used in place of a paperfarecard. SmarTrip cards can be purchasedonline at www.wmata.com/fares/smartrip, atvending machines in Metro stations whereparking is available, Metro sales offices, retailoutlets and commuter stores.To use a SmarTrip card, touch it to thecircular target panels on faregates, instead ofinserting it through the slot.For more information, visit www.wmata.com.

ParkingSmarTrip cards are the only way to pay forparking at Metro-operated parking lots.WMATA MetroAccess: Provides alternativetransportation for those unable to useexisting bus, rail and taxi services from 5

a.m. until midnight Monday through Thursday;5 a.m. Friday to 3 a.m. Saturday; 7 a.m.Saturday to 3 a.m. Sunday; Sunday 7 a.m. tomidnight. Call 301-562-5360, TTY- 301-588-7535.MARC Rail: Connects Martinsburg, W.Va.,with Union Station in Washington onweekdays — stopping at Dickerson,Barnesville, Boyds, Germantown, MetropolitanGrove, Gaithersburg, Washington Grove,Rockville, Garrett Park, Kensington and SilverSpring. Call 800-325-7245 or go towww.mtamaryland.gov.Ride On: The county’s bus lines connectsuburban communities with Metrobus andMetrorail service. Timetables and moreinformation available at www.RideOnBus.comor by calling 311 from within the county or240-7777-0311 outside the county.Ride On buses run from 4 a.m. to 2 a.m.Monday through Saturday and from 4:30 a.m.to 1:30 a.m. Sunday. Schedules vary byroute.One-day, two-week, 20-trip and youth passesalso are available and can be purchasedonline atwww.montgomerycountymd.gov/content/dpwt/transit, or at Giant Food stores, Safewaystores, White Flint Mall, regional servicecenters and county libraries.The SmarTrip card now works on Ride On.Disabled: People in wheelchairs can getinformation about buses suited for thedisabled. Call Ride On at 240-777-5870, or(TTY) 240-777-5869.The county provides subsidized taxi trips forlow-income residents, residents withdisabilities and seniors. For more informationon Call ’N’ Ride, call 301-948-5409 or visitwww.montgomerycountymd.gov.Montgomery County Department of PublicWorks and Transportation providesinformation regarding transit, parking,signals, signing, marking and highwayservices throughout Montgomery County. Call301-948-5409 or visitwww.montgomerycountymd.gov/disability.

Although it might seem like everyone in the county drives, pub-lic transportation is widely available. There are many alternatives todriving. Below is information on where you can find a ticket to rideand a few tips on how you can more sanely reach your destination.

There are many ways to get around Montgomery County.Metrorail, Metrobus and Ride On serve the county. With the addi-tion of bicycle racks on all Ride On buses, cycling may be a goodalternative.

The best way to avoid traffic is to avoid driving during rushhour. Peak travel times generally are considered to be 7 to 9:30a.m. and 4 to 7 p.m.

DAN GROSS/THE GAZETTE

Traffic navigates a construction zone on northbound Georgia Avenue between Md. 28 andthe Intercounty Connector entrance. Some drivers complained of bad rush hour traffic forseveral days after the ICC opened on Feb. 23, 2011.

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CHAMBERSGreater Bethesda-ChevyChase7910 Woodmont Ave.Suite 1204Bethesda, MD 20814301-652-4900bccchamber.org

Gaithersburg-Germantown4 Professional DriveSuite 132Gaithersburg, MD 20879301-840-1400ggchamber.org

Montgomery County51 Monroe St.Suite 1800Rockville, MD 20850301-738-0015montgomerycountychamber.com

Olney3460 Olney-Laytonsville RoadSuite 211Olney, MD 20832

[email protected]

PoolesvilleP.O. Box 256Poolesville, MD [email protected]

Potomac10220 River RoadPotomac, MD 20854P.O. Box 59160Potomac, MD 20859-9160301-299-2170potomacchamber.org

Rockville1 Research CourtSuite 450Rockville, MD 20850301-424-9300rockville@rockvillechamber.orgrockvillechamber.org

Greater Silver Spring

8601 Georgia Ave.Suite 203Silver Spring, MD 20910301-565-3777silverspringchamber.com

Wheaton & Kensington2401 Blueridge Ave.Suite 101Wheaton, MD [email protected]

Hispanic Chamber ofCommerce of MontgomeryCounty4833 Rugby Ave.Suite 500-ABethesda, MD [email protected]

African American Chamber ofCommerce of MontgomeryCountyP.O. Box 2206

Montgomery Village, MD [email protected]

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

Asian Pacific AmericanChamber of Commerce3204 Tower Oaks Blvd.Suite 208ARockville, MD [email protected]

ORGANIZATIONSRockville EconomicDevelopment Inc.95 Monroe St.Rockville, MD 20850301-315-8096rockvilleredi.org

Montgomery County Businessand Professional Women

301-466-2653

Tech Council of Maryland9713 Key West Ave.Rockville, MD 20850240-243-4026techcouncilmd.com

Greater Washington Board ofTrade1725 I St. NWSuite 200Washington, D.C. 20006202-857-5900bot.org

CONFERENCE CENTERMontgomery CountyConference Center5701 Marinelli RoadNorth Bethesda, MD 20852The conference center includes35,537 square feet of meetingspace and 225 guestrooms.301-984-0004 or fax 301-984-1209montgomerycountymd.gov/mcgtmpl.asp?url=content/ded/Cc/index.asp.

Business organizationsThe Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce advocates on behalf of its

member companies, and businesses in general, to promote a healthy businessenvironment and sound governmental policies. Local businesses can use theirchambers of commerce for networking purposes.

The Tech Council of Maryland is a member-driven organization that says it isthe voice of, and advocate for, the high-technology community in Maryland.

The Greater Washington Board of Trade is a regional chamber of commercefor Suburban Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY’STOP EMPLOYERSName Employees

Montgomery County Public Schools 20,610

National Institutes of Health* 17,997

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center* 11,000

U.S. Food and Drug Administration* 8,463

Montgomery County government 8,500

Adventist HealthCare 5,900

Marriott International 5,497

Lockheed Martin 5,200

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration* 4,600

Verizon 3,571

Giant Food 3,493

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission* 3,000

Holy Cross Hospital 2,915

National Institute of Standards and Technology* 2,769

Montgomery College 2,749

Kaiser Foundation Health Plan 2,636

Westat 2,311

Government Employees Insurance (Geico) 2,300

MedImmune 2,141

U.S. Department of Energy* 1,800

Note: Excludes post offices, state and local governments; includes publichigher education institutions.*Employee counts for federal and military facilities exclude contractors tothe extent possible; embedded contractors may be included.BRIAN LEWIS/THE GAZETTE

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HOSPITALSChildren’s Regional Outpatient Centerof Montgomery County9850 Key West Ave.Rockville, MD 20850301-765-5400 or 800-787-0243www.cnmc.org

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

Montgomery General Hospital18101 Prince Philip DriveOlney, MD 20832301-774-8882www.montgomerygeneral.com

Shady Grove Adventist Hospital9901 Medical Center DriveRockville, MD 20850240-826-6000www.shadygroveadventisthospital.com

Shady Grove Adventist Emergency Center19731 Germantown RoadGermantown, MD 20874301-444-8000www.shadygroveadventisthospital.com

Suburban Hospital8600 Old Georgetown RoadBethesda, MD 20814301-896-3100www.suburbanhospital.org

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

COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERSOpen from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondaythrough Friday. Services include health care tovulnerable populations, immunizations, dentalcare, pregnancy care and service-eligibilitycare.

Germantown Health CenterUpcounty Regional Services Center12900 Middlebrook Road, Second FloorGermantown, MD 20874240-777-3420

Mid-County Health Center1335 Piccard DriveRockville, MD 20850240-777-1600

East County Regional Services CenterEastern County Health Center3300 Briggs Chaney Road


Silver Spring Health Center8630 Fenton St.Silver Spring, MD 20910240-777-3160

Dennis Avenue Health Center2000 Dennis Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20902240-777-1790

Disease Control and Vital Records240-777-1755

Communicable Diseases240-777-3999

HIV/AIDS/STD Testing Program240-777-1760

Immunization Program240-777-1050

Refugee Health Service240-777-1812

Tuberculosis Control240-777-1800

CRISIS SERVICES24-Hour Telephone and Walk-in CrisisCenter1301 Piccard DriveRockville, MD 20850240-777-4000

Outpatient Counseling Center forDomestic Violence1301 Piccard DriveRockville, MD 20850240-777-4195

Adult Protective Services401 Hungerford DriveRockville, MD 20850240-777-3000

Aging and Disability Services401 Hungerford DriveRockville, MD 20850240-777-3000

Child Protective Services

1301 Piccard DriveRockville, MD 20850240-777-44178:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.Answering Service 5 p.m. to 8:30 a.m.

Conflict Resolution Center ofMontgomery County301-942-7700www.crcmc.org

MONTGOMERY COUNTY 24-HOURHOTLINESMental health301-738-2255

Abused Persons Programs240-777-4673

Crisis Center240-777-4000

Victim Assistance and Sexual AssaultProgram240-777-1355

HOSPICESProvide care and programs for patients facingterminal and life-limiting illnesses and families.

Montgomery 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 20877301-869-4673www.hospicecaring.org

Holy Cross Home Care/Hospice Agency11800 Tech RoadSilver Spring, MD 20904

301-754-7740www.holycrosshealth.org

Jewish Social Service Agency Hospice6123 Montrose RoadRockville, MD 20852301-816-2676www.jssa.org

MENTAL HEALTHJewish Social Service AgencyUpper Montgomery County200 Wood Hill RoadRockville, MD 20850301-838-4200

Jewish Social Service Agency6123 Montrose RoadRockville, MD 20852301-881-3700www.jssa.orgNonsectarian counseling, therapy, special needs,adoption, career and social services for children,teens, adults, seniors and families.

Threshold Services Inc.1398 Lamberton DriveSilver Spring, MD 20902301-754-1102www.thresholdservices.org

Threshold Services Outpatient MentalHealth751 Twinbrook ParkwayRockville, MD 20851301-838-4100

Threshold Services Outpatient MentalHealth Center8818 Georgia Ave. Second FloorSilver Spring, MD 20910301-563-7000

Screening and Assessment Servicesfor Children and Adolescents7300 Calhoun PlaceSuite 600Rockville, MD 20855240-777-1430

HealthThe Department of Health and

Human Services (www.mont-gomerycountymd.gov) provides servicesfor adults, substance abusers, the agingand disabled, children, families andcrime victims. Some services cater tolow-income residents and are based onfinancial eligibility. Eligible residents willnot be denied services because they can-not pay.

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BETHESDA-CHEVY CHASECLUSTERBethesda-Chevy Chase High4301 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 Chase Elementary3700 Jones Bridge RoadChevy Chase, MD 20815301-657-4950

Rock Creek Forest Elementary8330 Grubb RoadChevy Chase, MD 20815301-650-6410

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

Somerset Elementary

5811 Warwick PlaceChevy Chase, MD 20815301-657-4985

Westbrook Elementary5110 Allan TerraceBethesda, MD 20816301-320-6506

Winston Churchill ClusterWinston Churchill High11300 Gainsborough RoadPotomac, MD 20854301-469-1200

Cabin John Middle10701 Gainsborough RoadPotomac, MD 20854Housed at Tilden Holding Center6300 Tilden LaneRockville, MD 20852301-469-1150

Herbert Hoover Middle8810 Post Oak RoadPotomac, MD 20854301-469-1010

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

Beverly Farms Elementary8501 Post Oak RoadPotomac, MD 20854301-469-1050

Potomac Elementary10311 River RoadPotomac, MD 20854301-469-1042

Seven Locks Elementary9500 Seven Locks RoadBethesda, MD 20817Housed at Radnor Center7000 Radnor RoadBethesda, MD 20817301-469-1038

Wayside Elementary10011 Glen RoadPotomac, MD 20854301-279-8484

CLARKSBURG CLUSTERClarksburg 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. Daly Elementary20301 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

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. Rockwell Elementary24555 Cutsail DriveDamascus, MD 20872301-253-7088

Woodfield Elementary24200 Woodfield RoadGaithersburg, MD 20882301-253-7085

DOWNCOUNTY CONSORTIUMMontgomery 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 DriveWheaton, MD 20906301-929-2050

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

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

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

Downcounty Elementary No. 292600 Hayden DriveSilver Spring, MD 20902Temporary telephone number: 301-929-2114The naming process for the school is going onnow and will be complete before the schoolopens.

Public schools

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Georgian Forest Elementary3100 Regina DriveSilver Spring, MD 20906301-460-2170

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

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

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

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

Col. E. Brooke Lee Middle11800 Monticello Ave.


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

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

A. Mario Loiederman Middle12701 Goodhill RoadSilver Spring, MD 20906301-929-2282

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

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

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

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

Oakland Terrace Elementary2720 Plyers Mill RoadSilver Spring, MD 20902

301-929-2161

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

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

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

Harmony Hills Elementary13407 Lydia St.Silver Spring, MD 20906301-929-2157

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

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

Silver Spring International Middle313 Wayne Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20910301-650-6544

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

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

Rolling Terrace ElementarySpanish Immersion/International Magnet705 Bayfield St.Takoma Park, MD 20912301-431-7600

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

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

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

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

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

Woodlin Elementary2101 Luzerne Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20910

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

East Silver Spring Elementary631 Silver Spring Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20910301-650-6420

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

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

GAITHERSBURG CLUSTERGaithersburg High314 S. Frederick Ave.Gaithersburg, MD 20877301-840-4700

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 20814301-301-571-6900

North Bethesda Middle

8935 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 20852Housed at North Lake Center15101 Bauer DriveRockville, MD 20852301-230-5919

Garrett Park Elementary4810 Oxford St.Kensington, MD 20895Housed at Grosvenor Center5701 Grosvenor LaneBethesda, MD 20814301-929-2170

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 DriveRockville, MD 20855301-840-7149

Judith A. Resnik Elementary


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BOARD OF EDUCATIONThe Board of Education is the official policy-making

body for Montgomery County Public Schools. Membersserve four-year terms. Elections are conducted every twoyears. Three, then four, board positions are filled in alter-nating election cycles.

Two candidates run at-large, and five candidates rep-resent the school board district in which they live. Allcandidates are elected countywide.

The school board members are:• Judith Ringgold Docca (Dist. 1) of Montgomery

Village, term ends 2014• Laura V. Berthiaume (Dist. 2) of Rockville, term ends

2012• Patricia B. O’Neill (Dist. 3) of Bethesda, term ends

2014• Christopher S. Barclay (Dist. 4) of Takoma Park,

board vice-president, term ends 2012• Michael A. Durso (Dist. 5) of Silver Spring, term

ends 2014• Philip Kauffman (At-large) of Olney, first term ends

2012• Shirley Brandman (At-large) of Bethesda, board

president, term ends 2014• Alan Xie, student board member, one-year term

ends June 30, 2012.The board can be contacted by email at

[email protected]; by regular mail at Carver EducationalServices Center, 850 Hungerford Drive, Rockville, MD20850; or by phone at 301-279-3617.

SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGSThe board meets twice each month, usually at 10

a.m. on the second Tuesday and at 6 p.m. on the secondMonday after that. Dates and times are subject to change.To see a list of upcoming meetings visit www.mont-gomeryschoolsmd.org/boe/meetings.

Most board meetings take place in the Board ofEducation’s conference room in the Carver EducationServices Center, 850 Hungerford Drive, Rockville.Meetings also are broadcast on Montgomery CountyPublic Schools Cable Television channel 34, Verizon FIOSChannel 35 and RCN Channel 88. They also can bewatched on the Internet at www.mont-gomeryschoolsmd.org/boe/meetings/.

STUDENTSMontgomery County’s public school population con-

tinues to grow in numbers and diversity.The 2011-12 enrollment in county public schools is

146, 456 with students attending one of 200 county

schools.The school system’s population represents several

ethnic groups, the largest are: 33.8 percent white, 26 per-cent Hispanic, 21.2 percent African-American and 14.3percent Asian. School system students come from morethan 160 foreign countries.

Of the county’s school-age children, 85 percent areenrolled in public school. The rest attend private schoolsor are home-schooled.

Each school serves students who live within theboundaries of one of the county’s high school clusters.Clusters include one or more high schools, one or moremiddle schools and several elementary schools.

To determine which school serves your area, visitmcpsmd.org and select School Assignment Locater orcall 240-314-4710.

REGISTRATIONMaryland law requires children ages 5 to 16 to attend

school. Children who turn 5 on or before Sept. 1, 2012,must enroll in school for the 2012-13 school year.Elementary and secondary schools have registration ses-sions through the summer.

Students who are not U.S. citizens may register at theInternational Student Admissions Office, Rocking HorseRoad Center, 4910 Macon Road, Rockville. For informa-tion, call 301-230-0686.

To register for school, a new student needs to showproof of age and identity, proof of county residency andimmunization records.

County schools

The operation of Montgomery County’s school system(www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org) is the responsibility of Superintendent Dr. Joshua P.Starr, who took over the leadership of the schools on July 1, 2011.

2012-2013 SCHOOL CALENDAR

Aug. 27 First day of school for students

Nov. 21 Early release day

Sept. 3 Labor day — no school

Nov. 22-23 Thanksgiving break — no school

Sept. 17 Yom Kippur — no school

Dec. 24-Jan. 1 Winter break — no school

Sept. 26 Rosh Hashanah — no school

Jan. 21 Martin Luther King Jr. Day — no school

Sept. 28 Early release day

Jan. 22 Professional day; no school for students

Oct. 19 No school

Feb. 18 Presidents Day — no school

Nov. 5 No school for students

March 1 Early release day K-12

Nov. 6 Election Day; offices and schools closed

March 25-29 Spring break — no school

Nov. 12 Early release day K-8

April 1 Easter holiday — no school

The calendar includes four days that may be used for weather-related or other emergency closings.If schools are closed five days, the school year will be extended to June 17, 2013.If schools are closed six days, the school year will be extended two days to June 18, 2013.

If schools are closed seven days, the school year will be extended three days, to June 19, 2013.If schools are closed eight days, the school year will be extended four days, to June 20, 2013.If schools are closed nine days, the school year will be extended five days, to June 21, 2013.

CONTINGENCY PLAN

Nov. 13 Early release day K-8

April 2 Professional day ; no school for students

May 27 Memorial Day — no school

June 14 Last day of school for students

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 20852301-279-8400

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 Ridgeway 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 20866301-989-5600

Springbrook High201 Valleybrook 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 20903301-770-8015

White Oak Middle12201 New Hampshire Ave.


Burtonsville Elementary15516 Old Columbia PikeBurtonsville, MD 20866301-989-5654

Fairland Elementary14315 Fairdale RoadSilver Spring, MD 20905301-989-5658

Greencastle Elementary13611 Robey RoadSilver Spring, MD 20904301-595-2940

Cloverly Elementary800 Briggs Chaney RoadSilver Spring, MD 20905301-989-5770

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 20904Housed at Fairland Center13313 Old Columbia PikeSilver Spring, MD 20904301-989-5662

Cresthaven Elementary1234 Cresthaven DriveSilver Spring, MD 20903301-431-7622

Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary1200 Swingingdale DriveSilver Spring, MD 20905301-989-6030

Broad Acres Elementary710 Beacon RoadSilver Spring, MD 20903301-431-7616

Jackson Road Elementary900 Jackson RoadSilver Spring, MD 20904301-989-5650

Westover Elementary401 Hawkesbury LaneSilver Spring, MD 20904

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Private schoolsAcademy of the Child19711 Waters RoadGermantown, MD 20874301-601-0991www.academyofthechild.com

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

Alim Academy7917 Montrose RoadPotomac, MD 20854301-340-6713www.mymcs.org

Applied Scholastics Academy ofMaryland13925 New Hampshire Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20904www.asamd.org

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

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

Barnesville School21830 Peach Tree RoadBarnesville, MD 20838

301-972-0341www.barnesvilleschool.org

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

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

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

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

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

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

Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School

Grades K-6:1901 E. Jefferson St.Rockville, MD 20852Grades 7-12:11710 Hunters LaneRockville, MD 20852301-881-1400www.cesjds.org

Chelsea School711 Pershing DriveSilver Spring, MD 20910301-585-1430www.chelseaschool.edu

Children's Learning Center4511 Bestor DriveRockville 20853301-871-6600www.clcmd.org

Christ Episcopal School109 S. Washington St.Rockville, MD 20850301-424-6550www.ces-rockville.org

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

Connelly School of the Holy Child9029 Bradley Blvd.Potomac, MD 20854301-365-0955www.holychild.org

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

Echelon Academy808 Olney Sandy Spring RoadSandy Spring 20854301-570-0999www.echelonacademy.com

Evergreen Montessori School10700 Georgia Ave.Wheaton, MD 20902301-942-5979www.evergreenschool.com

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

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

The Frost School4915 Aspen Hill RoadRockville, MD 20853301-933-3452www.frostschool.org

The Foundation School ofMontgomery County

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Grades 3-12220 Girard St., Suite 300Gaithersburg 20877301-740-7807www.foundationschools.org

Georgetown Preparatory School10900 Rockville PikeNorth Bethesda, MD 20852301-493-5000www.gprep.org

German School of Washington D.C.8617 Chateau DrivePotomac, MD 20854301-365-4400www.dswashington.org

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

Grace Episcopal Day SchoolGrades 1-6 (Early Childhood Program addedFall 2012)9411 Connecticut Ave.Kensington, MD 20895301-949-5860www.geds.org

Grace Episcopal Day School9115 Georgia Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20910301-585-3513www.geds.org

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

Griggs International Academy12501 Old Columbia PikeSilver Spring, MD 20904301-680-6584www.griggs.edu

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

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

Hebrew Day Institute2200 Baltimore RoadRockville, MD 20851240-399-6100www.hebrewdayinstitute.org

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

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

Holy Cross Elementary School

Pre-K through 84900 Strathmore Ave.Garrett Park, MD 20896301-949-1699www.hcross.org

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

Kemp Mill Montessori School- KehillatMontessori not reach)120 Claybrook DriveSilver Spring, MD 20902301-593-4343

Landon School for Boys6101 Wilson LaneBethesda, MD 20817301-320-3200www.landon.net

Lycée Rochambeau, The FrenchInternational School9600 Forest RoadBethesda, MD 20814301-530-8260www.rochambeau.org

Lycée Rochambeau, The FrenchInternational School7108 Bradley Blvd.Bethesda, MD 20817301-767-1683www.rochambeau.org

Lycée Rochambeau, The ElementarySchool3200 Woodbine St.Chevy Chase, MD 20815301-907-3265

www.rochambeau.org

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

Lone Oak Montessori DemocracyCampus10201 Democracy Blvd.Potomac, MD 20854301-469-4888www.loneoakmontessori.com

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

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

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

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

McLean School of Maryland8224 Lochinver LanePotomac, MD 20854301-299-8277

www.mcleanschool.org

Montrose Christian School, Inc.5100 Randolph RoadRockville, MD 20852301-770-5335www.montrosechristian.org

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

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

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

Oneness-Family School6701 Wisconsin Ave.Chevy Chase, MD 20815301-652-7751www.onenessfamilyschool.org

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

Our Lady of Mercy School9222 Kentsdale DrivePotomac, MD 20854301-365-4477

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Rolling Terrace Elementary School students Natalie Morales and Anna Clark eat lunch in the school cafeteria on March 3, 2011.

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Higher educationSome of Maryland’s

major colleges and univer-sities have branches inMontgomery County. Theirprograms serve studentslooking to pursue studieson both undergraduate andgraduate levels.

UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OFMARYLAND UNIVERSITIESAT SHADY GROVEwww.shadygrove.umd.edu

The Universities at ShadyGrove opened in fall 2000 on 50acres at the intersection ofDarnestown and Shady Groveroads in Rockville. The center isin collaboration with nine of the11 degree-granting UniversitySystem of Maryland institutions,

and offers daytime undergradu-ate upper-division courses forstudents to complete their finaltwo years of study for a bache-lor’s degree. The Shady Grovecampus also offers evening andweekend undergraduate andgraduate programs.

MONTGOMERY COLLEGEwww.montgomerycollege.edu

Montgomery College servesabout 60,000 students per yearthrough credit and noncreditprograms at campuses inGermantown, Rockville andTakoma Park/Silver Spring, andat work force development andcontinuing education centers inGaithersburg, Wheaton and SilverSpring. The college offers morethan 130 degree and certificateprograms that prepare students

to earn an associate degree,transfer to a four-year college oruniversity, enter the job market,upgrade career skills, completean apprenticeship or takeenrichment courses. Day,evening and weekend coursesare available in subjects rangingfrom accounting and appliedgeography to automotive tech-nology and computer science.

Universities at Shady Grove9630 Gudelsky DriveRockville, MD 20850301-738-6000301-738-6088 TTYwww.shadygrove.umd.edu

University of Maryland,University College301-738-6090www.umuc.edu

University of Maryland,

Baltimore410-706-3100www.umaryland.edu

University of Maryland,College Park301-405-1000www.umd.edu

Washington AdventistUniversity7600 Flower Ave.Takoma Park, MD 20912301-891-4000www.wau.edu

Montgomery CollegeRockville campus51 Mannakee St.Rockville, MD 20850-1195240-567-5000

Germantown campus20200 Observation DriveGermantown, MD 20876

240-567-7700

Takoma Park/Silver Springcampus7600 Takoma Ave.Takoma Park, MD 20912240-567-1300

Gaithersburg BusinessTraining Center12 S. Summit Ave.Gaithersburg, MD 20877240-567-1863

Westfield South Center11002 Veirs Mill RoadSuite 306Wheaton, MD 20902240-567-5188

Johns Hopkins University:Montgomery County Campus9601 Medical Center DriveRockville, MD 20850301-294-7000www.mcc.jhu.edu

www.olom.org/school

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

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

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

School for Tomorrow4511 Bestor DiveRockville, MD 20853301-460-4747www.schoolfortomorrow.net

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

St. Andrew’s Episcopal School8804 Postoak RoadPotomac, MD 20854301-983-5200www.saes.org

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

St. Andrew Apostle School11602 Kemp Mill RoadSilver Spring, MD 20902

301-649-3555www.standrewapostle.org

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

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

St. Francis International School1500 St. Camillus DriveSilver Spring, MD 20903301-434-2344www.discoversfis.info

St. Catherine Laboure Elementary11811 Claridge RoadWheaton, MD 20902301-946-1717www.stcatherine.com

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

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

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

St. John's Episcopal3427 Olney-Laytonsville RoadOlney, MD 20832301-774-6804www.stjes.com

St. John the Evangelist School10201 Woodland Drive

Silver Spring, MD 20902301-681-7656www.sjte.org

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

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

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

St. Michael the Archangel School824 Wayne Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20910301-585-6873www.st-michaelschool.org

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

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

John Nevins Andrews School117 Elm Ave.Takoma Park, MD 20912301-270-1400www.jna.org

Sligo Adventist8300 Carroll Ave.Takoma Park, MD 20912301-434-1417www.sligoadventistschool.org

Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart

9101 Rockville PikeBethesda, MD 20814301-657-4322www.stoneridge.org

Takoma Academy8120 Carroll Ave.Takoma Park, MD 20912301-434-4700www.ta.edu

Thomas Jefferson Preparatory School12801 Darnestown RoadDarnestown, MD 20878301-330-7550Kindergarten and grades 1 through 8www.tjprep.org

Torah School of Greater Washington2010 Linden LaneSilver Spring, MD 20910301-962-8003Kindergarten and grades 1 through 6www.tsgw.org

Washington Christian AcademyMiddle and Upper School16227 Batchellors Forest RoadOlney, MD 20832240-390-0429www.washingtonchristian.org

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

Washington Hebrew CongregationEarly childhood center and primary school11810 Falls RoadPotomac, MD 20854301-279-7505www.whcecc.org

Washington-McLaughlin ChristianSchool, Inc.6501 Poplar Ave.Takoma Park, MD 20912301-270-2760Kindergarten and grades 1 through 8

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Legislators

TOP OFFICIALSGovernornn Martin O’Malley (D)State House100 State CircleAnnapolis, MD 21401410-974-3901, 800-811-8336www.gov.state.md.us/mail

Lieutenant Governornn Anthony G. Brown (D)State House100 State CircleAnnapolis, MD [email protected]

Attorney Generalnn Douglas F. Gansler (D)200 St. Paul PlaceBaltimore, MD [email protected]

Comptrollernn Peter V.R. Franchot (D)P.O. Box 46680 Calvert St.Annapolis, MD [email protected]

State Treasurernn Nancy K. Kopp (D)80 Calvert St.Annapolis, MD 21401410-260-7160800-974-0468 (toll free)[email protected]

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

Senate Minority Leadernn E.J. Pipkin(R-Dist. 36), Elkton403 James Senate OfficeBuilding11 Bladen St.Annapolis, MD [email protected]

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

House Minority Leadernn Anthony J. O’Donnell(R-Dist. 29C), Lusby212 House Office Building6 Bladen St.Annapolis, MD [email protected]

LAWMAKERS FROMMONTGOMERYCorrespondence to a Housedelegate should include thedelegate’s name and roomnumber, followed by HouseOffice Building, 6 Bladen St.,Annapolis, MD 21401.Email: first [email protected] to a statesenator should include thesenator’s name and roomnumber, followed by (unlessotherwise noted) JamesSenate Office Building, 11Bladen St., Annapolis, MD21401.Email: first [email protected] follows is a list of statelegislators from MontgomeryCounty and the areas theyrepresent.

DISTRICT 14Covers the northeast portionof the county

Senatornn Karen S. Montgomery(D), BrookevilleRoom 202301-858-3625

Delegatesnn Anne R. Kaiser(D), BurtonsvilleRoom 151301-858-3036nn Eric G. Luedtke(D), BurtonsvilleRoom 222301-858-3110

nn Craig J. Zucker(D), BrookevilleRoom 224301-858-3380

DISTRICT 15Includes portions of Bethesda,Potomac, Darnestown,Poolesville, parts ofGermantown and severalupcounty communities

Senatornn Robert J. GaragiolaMajority Leader(D), GermantownRoom 104301-858-3169

Delegatesnn Kathleen M. DumaisVice Chairwoman of Judiciary(D), BethesdaRoom 101301-858-3052nn Brian J. FeldmanMontgomery HouseDelegation Chairman(D), PotomacRoom 350301-858-3186nn Aruna Miller(R), DarnestownRoom 225301-858-3090

DISTRICT 16Portions of Bethesda andChevy Chase

Senatornn Brian E. FroshChairman of JudicialProceedings(D), BethesdaMiller Senate Office Building2 East Wing11 Bladen St.301-858-3124

Delegatesnn Ariana B. Kelly(D), BethesdaRoom 210301-858-3642nn Susan C. LeeDeputy Majority Whip(D), BethesdaRoom 414301-858-3649nn C. William Frick(D), BethesdaRoom 219301-858-3454

DISTRICT 17The cities of Rockville,Gaithersburg and Garrett Park

Senatornn Jennie M. Forehand(D), RockvilleRoom 223301-858-3134

Delegates

nn Kumar P. BarveMajority Leader(D), GaithersburgRoom 361301-858-3464nn James W. Gilchrist(D), RockvilleRoom 221301-858-3744nn Luiz R.S. Simmons(D), RockvilleRoom 226301-858-3037

DISTRICT 18Portions of Silver Spring,Chevy Chase, Bethesda,Kensington and Wheaton

Senatornn Richard S. Madaleno Jr.(D), KensingtonRoom 203301-858-3137

Delegatesnn Ana Sol Gutierrez(D), Chevy ChaseRoom 220301-858-3181nn Alfred C. Carr Jr.(D), KensingtonRoom 222301-858-3638nn Jeffrey D. Waldstreicher(D), KensingtonRoom 221301-858-3130

DISTRICT 19Portions of Silver Spring andWheaton, unincorporatedRockville, Aspen Hill andLeisure World

Senatornn Roger Manno(D), Silver SpringMiller Senate Office Building3 West Wing301-858-3151

Delegatesnn Sam Arora(D), Silver SpringRoom 224301-858-3528nn Benjamin F. Kramer(D), DerwoodRoom 226301-858-3485nn Bonnie L. Cullison(D), Aspen HillRoom 220301-858-3883

DISTRICT 20Most of Silver Spring andTakoma Park

Senatornn Jamie B. Raskin(D), Takoma ParkRoom 122301-858-3634

Delegatesnn Tom Hucker(D), Silver SpringRoom 210301-858-3474nn Sheila Ellis HixsonChairwoman of Ways andMeans Committee(D), Silver SpringRoom 131301-858-3469nn Heather R. Mizeur(D), Takoma ParkRoom 429301-858-3493

DISTRICT 39Includes Montgomery Village,Derwood, unincorporatedGaithersburg and portions ofGermantown

Senatornn Nancy J. King(D), Montgomery VillageRoom 222301-858-3686

Delegatesnn Charles E. Barkley(D), GermantownRoom 223301-858-3001nn A. Shane Robinson(D), Montgomery VillageRoom 223301-858-3021nn Kirill Reznik(D), GermantownRoom 225301-858-3039

U.S. SENATEnn Barbara A. Mikulski(D), Baltimore503 Hart Senate OfficeBuilding, U.S. SenateWashington, DC 20510202-224-4654www.mikulski.senate.gov

nn Benjamin L. Cardin(D), Pikesville509 Hart Senate OfficeBuilding, U.S. SenateWashington, DC 20510202-224-4524www.cardin.senate.gov

U.S. HOUSE*Congressional districts wereredrawn, effective 2012.nn Christopher Van Hollen Jr.(D-Dist. 8), Kensington1707 Longworth House OfficeBuildingWashington, DC 20515202-225-5341Local office:51 Monroe St., Suite 507Rockville, MD 20850

301-424-3501www.vanhollen.house.govDistrict 8 includes portions ofMontgomery, Frederick andCarroll counties. InMontgomery, it spans manydowncounty jurisdictionsincluding Rockville, ChevyChase, Takoma Park andKensington, as well as a sliverto the northeast includingLaytonsville.District 4 is no longer part ofMontgomery County.

nn Roscoe G. Bartlett(R-Dist. 6), Buckeystown2412 Rayburn House OfficeBuildingWashington, DC 20515202-225-2721District office:7360 Guilford DriveSuite 101Frederick, MD 21704301-694-3030www.bartlett.house.govDistrict 6 has portions ofnorthern and westernMontgomery County includingGaithersburg, Poolesville andBarnesville plus portions ofFrederick County and all ofWashington, Garrett andAllegany counties.

nn John Sarbanes(D-Dist. 3), Towson2444 Rayburn House OfficeBuildingWashington DC 20515Phone: (202) 225-4016Fax: (202) 225-9219www.sarbanes.house.govDistrict offices:Arundel Center44 Calvert StreetSuite 349Annapolis, MD 21401Phone: (410) 295-1679Fax: (410) 295-1682600 Baltimore AvenueSuite 303Towson MD 21204Phone: (410) 832-8890Fax: (410) 832-8898District 3 stretches throughMontgomery, Baltimore,Howard and Anne Arundelcounties as well as Baltimorecity. It includes the easternportion of MontgomeryCounty.

Most state officials, including the governor and mem-bers of the General Assembly, are elected to four-yearterms.

The General Assembly, consisting of the state Senateand the House of Delegates, convenes every January for90 days in Annapolis.

Members of the U.S. House of Representatives areelected every two years, with the next general election inNovember 2012. Members of the U.S. Senate are electedevery six years. One Maryland Senate seat is up inNovember 2012.

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Government

OFFICIALSIsiah LeggettCounty [email protected] County redrew its legislativedistricts effective 2012 through the nextdecade. To find out what district you live in,visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov, click onCounty Council on the left side of the page,then click on About the Council on the left sideof the Council page.

Roger BerlinerCouncil President(D-Dist. 1) of [email protected]

Nancy NavarroCouncil Vice President(D-Dist. 4) of Silver [email protected]

Valerie Ervin(D-Dist. 5) of Silver Spring

[email protected]

Philip M. Andrews(D-Dist. 3) of Gaithersburg240-777-7906councilmember.andrews@montgomerycountymd.gov

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

Nancy M. Floreen(D-At large) of Garrett [email protected]

George L. Leventhal(D-At large) of Takoma Park240-777-7811councilmember.leventhal@montgomerycountym

d.gov

Craig L. Rice(D-Dist. 2) of Germantown240-777-7955councilmember.rice@montgomerycountymd.govHans Riemer(D-At large) of Silver [email protected]

PLANNING BOARDThe Planning Board, part of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission,acquires, prepares and administers a generalplan for the physical development of most ofthe county.The board also develops and administers parksin the county.The five members meet each Thursday in SilverSpring to decide planning, zoning, subdivisionand park matters.

Members serve four-year terms and are limitedto two full terms. The chairman is appointed bythe County Council. The chairwoman isFrançoise Carrier.For more information, call 301-495-4600,email [email protected] or go towww.montgomeryplanningboard.org.Chairman: Françoise CarrierVice Chairman: Marye Wells-HarleyCommissioner: Amy PresleyCommissioner: Norman DreyfussCommissioner: Casey Anderson

The county executive and the nine members of theCounty Council are elected every four years. The nextelection is in November 2014. The primary electiontakes place in September, followed by the general elec-tion in November.

The Executive Office Building is at 101 Monroe St.,Rockville.

The County Council meets Tuesdays and also hascommittee meetings during the week. Public hearingson legislation before the council usually take placemidday Tuesday and on Tuesday and Thursdayevenings. The Council Office Building is at 100Maryland Ave., Rockville. Council meetings are broad-cast on County Cable Montgomery (Channel 6 on the

Comcast and RCN cable systems, and Channel 30 onVerizon) or can be viewed on the website by going towww.montgomerycountymd.gov and clicking onCounty Cable 6 on the left side of the page.

For information about the County Council, go towww.montgomerycountymd.gov and click on theCounty Council link on the left side of the page.

For general information about the Council, call 240-777-7900. For information on county services, go towww.montgomerycountymd.gov. Here you will findtips on transportation other government services. Forinformation about the County Executive, go towww.montgomerycountymd.gov and click on theCounty Executive link on the left side of the page.

To contact the county for nonemergency informa-tion and services or to report down trees following astorm, call 311 when dialing within the county. Fromoutside the county or from a cell phone, dial 240-777-0311.

The 311 call center operates from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.except during emergencies when the center stays openlonger.

The 311 Call Center is accessible online 24 hours aday, seven days a week by going to www.mont-gomerycountymd.gov/311.

The TTY line for the hearing impaired is 240-773-3556.

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Culture

Adventure TheatreGlen Echo Park7300 MacArthur Blvd.Glen Echo, MD 20812301-634-2270www.adventuretheatre.org

JCC of Greater WashingtonArtists of Excellence Concert SeriesJewish Film FestivalBook Festival and Author EventsGoldman Art GalleryAfter School Enrichment6125 Montrose RoadRockville, MD 20852301-881-0100www.jccgw.org/thearts

Arts & Humanities Council ofMontgomery County801 Ellsworth DriveSilver Spring, MD 20910301-565-3805www.creativemoco.com

Art League of GermantownP.O. Box 855

Germantown, MD [email protected]

ArtSites, Guild for Judaic ArtTikvat Israel Congregation2200 Baltimore RoadRockville, MD 20851301-838-4336www.artsitesjudaica.org

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

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

BlackRock Center for the Arts12901 Town Commons Drive

Germantown, MD 20874301-528-2260www.blackrockcenter.org

Capital Accord ChorusA chapter of Sweet AdelinesInternational301-585-2422Capitalaccord.org

City of Rockville, Arts Division603 Edmonston DriveRockville, MD 20851Julie Farrell, 240-314-8682www.rockvillemd.gov/artsCivic Ballet, Rockville Chorus,Concert Band, Rockville RegionalYouth Orchestra, Glenview MansionGallery, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Art inPublic Places

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

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

F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre603 Edmonston DriveRockville 20851240-314-8690www.rockvillemd.gov

Friends of the Library,Montgomery County21 Maryland Ave., Suite 310Rockville, MD 20850240-777-0020www.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

Gaithersburg CommunityChorusActivity Center at Bohrer Park506 S. Frederick Ave.Gaithersburg, MD 20877Nansie Wilde, 301-258-6350www.gaithersburgmd.gov

Gaithersburg Fine ArtsAssociationgaithersburgfineartsassoc@gmail.comwww.gaithersburgfinearts.org

Glen Echo Yellow Barn StudioGallery7300 MacArthur Blvd.Glen Echo, MD 20812www.yellowbarnstudio.com301-371-5593http://www.yellowbarnstudio.com

The Heart of MarylandChorusA chapter of Sweet AdelinesInternational100 Nelson St.Rockville, MD 20850301-230-1444www.heartofmarylandchorus.org

When it comes to culture, Montgomery County wrote the book — and painted the picture, presentedthe play, choreographed the ballet, and conducted the orchestra. Whatever you are looking for arts-wise,you can find it here.

Experience world-class community theater; discover programs for children that inspire youthful imag-inations; and immerse yourself in the ambience of our communities.

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Heritage-O’Neill Theatre4010 Randolph RoadSilver Spring 20902301-770-9080www.theheritagetheatre.org

Holton-Arms SchoolCenter of the Arts7303 River RoadBethesda, MD 20817301-365-6098www.holton-arms.edu

Institute of MusicalTraditionsTakoma Park, MD 20913301-754-3611www.imtfolk.org

InterAct Story Theatre32 Pennydog CourtSilver Spring, MD 20902301-879-9305www.interactstory.com

InternationalConservatoryof MusicThe John E. Marlow ClassicalGuitar Series

7001 Delaware St.Chevy Chase, MD 20815301-654-6403www.marlowguitar.org

Jewish CommunityCenter of GreaterWashington6125 Montrose RoadRockville, MD 20852301-881-0100www.jccgw.org

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

Kensington ArtsTheatre3710 Mitchell St.Kensington 20895206-888-6642www.katonline.org

Liz Lerman DanceExchange7117 Maple Ave.Takoma Park, MD 20912301-270-6700www.danceexchange.org

Mystery Dinner TheaterBlair Mansion Restaurant7711 Eastern Ave.Silver Spring 20912301-588-1688

Maryland Classic YouthOrchestrasThe Music Center atStrathmore5301 Tuckerman Lane

North Bethesda, MD 20852301-581-5208www.mcyo.org

McCrillisGardens6910 Greentree RoadBethesda, MD 20817301-962-1455www.brooksidegardens.org

Metropolitan BalletTheatre and Academy10076 Darnestown Road,Suite 202Rockville, MD 20850301-762-1757www.mbtdance.org

Metropolitan Center forthe Visual Arts atRockville (VISARTS)

155 Gibbs St.Rockville, MD 20850301-315-8200www.visartscenter.org

Montgomery College —Rockville Campus51 Mannakee St.Rockville, MD 20850240-567-5000Art Gallery-Paul Peck Bldg.240-567-5115Performing Arts-Robert E.Parilla Arts Bldg.240-567-5301Summer Dinner Theatre-Theatre Arts Bldg.240-567-7676www.montgomerycollege.edu

Montgomery College —Takoma Park Campus7600 Takoma Ave.Takoma Park, MD 20912240-567-1300

School of Art andDesign at MontgomeryCollegeCafritz Foundation Arts Center930 King St. (on the TakomaPark/Silver Spring Campus)240-567-5821

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www.montgomerycollege.edu/schoolofartanddesign

Pavilion ofFine Artswww.montgomerycollege.edu240-567-1378

Montgomery CountyHistorical Society111 W. Montgomery Ave.Rockville, MD 20850301-340-2825www.montgomeryhistory.org

The MontgomeryPlayhouse at AsburyGaithersburg, MD 20885301-977-5751www.montgomeryplayhouse.org

MontgomerySymphony Orchestrawww.montgomerysymphonyorchestra.com

Musical TheaterCenter837-D Rockville Pike

Rockville, MD 20852301-251-5766www.musicaltheatercenter.org

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

National PhilharmonicAdministrative OfficesThe Music Center atStrathmore5301 Tuckerman LaneNorth Bethesda, MD 20852301-493-9283www.nationalphilharmonic.org

Olney Theatre Centerfor the Arts2001 Olney-Sandy SpringRoadOlney, MD 20832Box Office: 301-924-3400Admin. Office: 301-924-4485www.olneytheatre.org

Playwrights ForumRockville, MD 20848301-816-0569www.theplaywrightsforum.org

Potomac TheatreCompanyThe Bullis School10601 Falls RoadPotomac, MD 20854301-299-8571www.potomactheatreco.org

Potomac ValleyYouth OrchestraGaithersburg, MD [email protected]

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

Ring of Kerry IrishDancersKingsview Middle School18909 Kingsview RoadGermantown, MD 20874www.ringofkerrydancers.org

RockvilleArt LeagueRockville, MD 20850www.rockvilleartleague.org

Rockville Little TheatreRockville, MD 20849301-221-5434www.rlt-online.org

Rockville MusicalTheatreRockville, MD 20849240-314-8690www.r-m-t.org

Round HouseTheatre4545 East-West HighwayBethesda, MD 20814www.roundhousetheatre.orgBox Office: 240-644-1100Main: 240-644-1099

Round HouseTheatre8641 Colesville RoadSilver Spring, MD 20910www.roundhousetheatre.orgBox Office: 240-644-1100Main: 240-644-1099

Sandy SpringMuseum17901 Bentley RoadSandy Spring, MD 20860301-774-0022www.sandyspringmuseum.org

Sandy SpringTheatre GroupSandy Spring, MD 20860240-720-5212www.sstg-home.org

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

The Music Center atStrathmore5301 Tuckerman LaneNorth Bethesda, MD 20852301-581-5200www.strathmore.org

The Mansion atStrathmore10701 Rockville PikeNorth Bethesda, MD 20852301-581-5200www.strathmore.org

Takoma ParkJazzFestTakoma Park, MD 20913301-838-8909240-487-6400www.tpjazzfest.org

Inwood Coffee House10921 Inwood Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20902301-669-6595www.ufoco.org/ufoco/coffeehouse

Victorian Lyric OperaCompanyRockville, MD 20851301-576-5672Box office: 240-314-8690www.vloc.org

Wildwood SummerTheatreBethesda, MD 20824240-396-4397www.wst.org

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

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• Complete Ballet Curriculum Beginners-Advanced• Scholarship programs for boys • Outreach Programs

Music and Motion• A Creative movement introduction to dance for 4 & 5 year olds

Summer Programs• “Swan Lake” Camp - ages 8 - 11: June 18 - 22

• Summer Intensive program: July 9 - August 3(Classes in Technique, Pointe, Modern, Jazz, Tap, HipHop, Pilates Mat Class)

3460 Olney-Laytonsville Rd., Suite 210 • Olney, MD301-774-3032

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GET GOLF READY(GOLF 101)

$99Our basic entry level clinic forindividuals looking to give golf a try.Golf 101 will cover all aspects of thegame and educate you abouteverything from checking in, rules,etiquette, equipment and playing

5 Classes (10 Students)1 hour per sessionRegister at www.getgolfready.com

KEEP GOLF GOING(GOLF 102)

$99This class is for graduates of “GetGolf Ready” or for individuals thathave played or taken lessons in thepast.

4 Classes (8 Students)Each class will have on-course time!!!1 Hour per session

WHAT’S NEXT(GOLF 103) $149A group of 3 private lessons with oneof the MCG Golf Professionals. Thisclass will work on grip, stance, setup,alignment, and solid ball striking withirons in the 1st lesson, fairway woodsand hybrids in number two anddrivers for the last lesson.

ME & MY PRO(GOLF 104) $299This class allows the student to have100% control of the lesson topic. Thestudent sets the curriculum anddecides what topics each class willinclude. This class will allow thestudents the flexibility to scheduleand select the topics of instructionthat fits into their schedules

5-45 minute Sessions

JUNIORMINI CAMP $15The mini camp will be a weeklyprogram set up during the schoolyear to provide juniors an opportunityto work with our professionals.

Each Course will have adifferent day of the week.

JUNIOR1/2 DAY CAMP $149This camp is set up for the junior thatis interested in golf, but maybe notready to play 9 holes everyday.Juniors will work on the samefundamentals as the longer campand get to play a 3 hole tournamenton the last day.

Monday-Friday8-10 Falls Road9-11:15 all other MCG Courses

JUNIOR FULL DAYWITH LUNCH $249

The ultimate summer program forgolf. The morning session will buildskills and learn valuable informationneeded to play. The afternoonsession will be on course. Juniors willneed to be able to walk a minimum of9 holes everyday!! Juniors can decideif they would like to play incompetitions or play in a fun relaxedatmosphere.

Monday-Friday9:30-416 Students per class

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RecreationAQUATIC CENTERS,SWIMMING POOLS, WATERPARKSFor information, visit the MontgomeryCounty website atwww.montgomerycountymd.gov/rec.

Bethesda Pool6300 Little Falls Parkway &Hillandale RoadBethesda, MD 20815301-652-1598

Gaithersburg Aquatic Center(closed for repairs)2 Teachers WayGaithersburg, MD 20877301-258-6345www.gaithersburgmd.gov

Germantown Indoor SwimCenter18000 Central Park CircleBoyds, MD 20841240-777-6830

Germantown Outdoor Pool18905 Kings View 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

Montgomery Aquatic Center5900 Executive Blvd.N. Bethesda, MD 20852240-777-8070

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

Rockville Swim andFitness Center355 Martins LaneRockville, MD 20850240-314-8750www.rockvillemd.gov

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

Water Park at Bohrer Park512 S. Frederick Ave.Gaithersburg, MD 20877301-258-6445www.gaithersburgmd.gov/waterpark

Western County Outdoor Pool20151 Fisher Ave.Poolesville, MD 20837

301-349-2217

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

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBSBoys & Girls Clubs of GreaterWashingtonGermantown Branch19910 S. Frederick RoadGermantown, MD 20876301-353-9600www.bgcgw.org

Boys & Girls Clubs of GreaterWashingtonSilver Spring Branch1300 Forest Glen RoadSilver Spring, MD 20901301-593-4600www.bgcgw.org

CAMPINGRobert C. McDonellCampgroundCabin John Regional Park7701 Tuckerman LaneRockville, MD 20854Permit Office: 301-495-2525www.MontgomeryParks.org

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

CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIESCabin John AdventurePlayground7400 Tuckerman LaneBethesda, MD 20817301-299-0024www.MontgomeryParks.org

Good Hope Sprayground14715 Good Hope RoadSilver Spring, MD 20905240-777-6860www.Montgomerycountymd.gov/rec

Hadley’s Playground - FallsRoad Local Park12600 Falls RoadPotomac, MD 20854301-299-0024www.MontgomeryParks.org

South GermantownRecreational Park18056 Central Park CircleBoyds, MD 20841301-601-3581www.MontgomeryParks.og

South Germantown SplashPlayground18056 Central Park CircleBoyds, MD 20841301-601-3580 or 3581www.splashandgolf.com

Wheaton AdventurePlayground2000 Shorefield RoadWheaton, MD 20902301-680-3803www.MontgomeryParks.og

SKATE PARKSGaithersburg Skate Park atBohrer Park510 S. Frederick Ave.Gaithersburg, MD 20877301-258-6359

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

Ridge Road Inline Hockey21115 Frederick Road301-972-6581Germantown, MD 20876

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11216 Triangle Lane, Wheaton, MD 20902One block from Wheaton Metro

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Rockville Skate Park355 Martins LaneRockville, MD 20850240-876-2655

Wheaton Regional Skate Park2000 Shorefield RoadWheaton, MD 20902301-495-2525

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

MINIATURE GOLFBohrer Park atSummit Hall Farm514 S. Frederick Ave.Gaithersburg, MD 20877301-258-6240

South GermantownRecreational Park18056 Central Park CircleBoyds, MD 20841301-670-4680www.splashandgolf.com

MINIATURE TRAINSAt Cabin John or Wheaton Regionalparks, visitors can ride scale modelsof an 1863 train through miles ofscenic woodlands. Party roomrentals are available at both trainstations. Visitwww.MontgomeryParks.org or call301-650-2880 for information.

Cabin John7410 Tuckerman LaneRockville, MD 20852301-765-8670www.cabinjohntrain.com

Wheaton2000 Shorefield RoadWheaton, MD 20902301-942-6703www.montgomeryparks.org

COMMUNITY CENTERSBauer Drive14625 Bauer DriveRockville, MD 20853240-777-6922

Charles W. Gilchrist Centerfor Cultural Diversity11319 Elkin St.Wheaton, MD 20901240-777-4940The center promotes multiculturalawareness and provides informationand services for minorities andimmigrants.

Charles W. Gilchrist Centerfor Cultural Diversity SatelliteOffice Upcounty RegionalServices Center12900 Middlebrook Road, Suite

1602Germantown, MD 20874240-777-6950

Clara Barton7425 MacArthur Blvd.Cabin John, MD 20818301-229-0010

Damascus25520 Oak DriveDamascus, MD 20872240-777-6930

East County3310 Gateshead Manor WaySilver Spring, MD 20904240-777-8090

Gwendolyn Coffield2450 Lyttonsville RoadSilver Spring, MD 20910240-777-4900

Germantown18905 Kingsview RoadGermantown, MD 20874204-777-8095

Good Hope14715 Good Hope RoadSilver Spring, MD 20905240-777-8055

Jane E. Lawton4301 Willow LaneChevy Chase, MD 20815240-777-6855

Lincoln Park357 Frederick Ave.Rockville, MD 20850240-314-8780

Long Branch8700 Piney Branch RoadSilver Spring, MD 20901240-777-6965

Longwood19300 Georgia Ave.Brookeville, MD 20833240-777-6920

Marilyn J. Praisner14906 Old Columbia PikeBurtonsville, MD 20866240-777-4970

Plum Gar (closed forrenovations)19561 Scenery DriveGermantown, MD 20876240-777-4919

Potomac11315 Falls RoadPotomac, MD 20854240-777-6960

Ross Boddy18529 Brooke RoadSandy Spring, MD 20860240-777-8050

Scotland (closed for renovations)7700 Scotland DrivePotomac, MD 20854301-983-4455

Thomas Farm700 Fallsgrove Drive

Rockville, MD 20850240-314-8840

Twinbrook12920 Twinbrook ParkwayRockville, MD 20857240-314-8830

Upper County8201 Emory Grove RoadGaithersburg, MD 20877301-840-2469

Wheaton11711 Georgia Ave.Wheaton, MD 20902240-777-8057

Wisconsin Place5311 Friendship Blvd.Chevy Chase, MD 20815240-777-8088

CONFERENCE CENTERSBethesda North MarriottHotel & Conference Center5701 Marinelli RoadNorth Bethesda, MD 20852301-822-9200www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/wasbn-bethesda-north-marriott-hotel-and-conference-center

The Universities at ShadyGrove9630 Gudelsky DriveRockville, MD 20850301-738-6059www.shadygrove.umd.edu/conference-center

MONTGOMERY PARKSEVENT CENTERSAgricultural HistoryFarm Park18400 Muncaster RoadDerwood, MD 20855301-299-5026www.aghistoryfarm.org

Brookside Gardens1800 Glenallan Ave.Wheaton, MD 20902301-962-1400www.brooksidegardens.org

The Lodge atLittle Seneca Creek14500-A Clopper RoadBoyds, MD 20841301-299-5026www.montgomeryparks.org/event_centers

Rockwood Manor11001 MacArthur Blvd.Potomac, MD 20854301-299-5026www.montgomeryparks.org/event_centers

Woodlawn Manor House16501 Norwood RoadSandy Spring, MD 20860301-299-5026www.montgomeryparks.org/event_centers

GARDENSBrookside Gardens1800 Glenallan Ave.Wheaton, MD 20902301-962-1400www.brooksidegardens.orgMontgomery Parks 50-acre premierhorticultural display garden located inWheaton offers formal andlandscaped gardens, conservatoriesfilled with changing seasonaldisplays, educational programs forchildren and adults, trips, specialevents such as the annual butterflyexhibit and holiday light show, giftshops and rental facilities. Admissionto the gardens is free.

Brighton Azalea Gardens2 Brighton Dam RoadBrookeville, MD 20833301-774-9124

McCrillis Gardens6910 Greentree RoadBethesda, MD 20817301-962-1455www.montgomeryparks.orgFive-acre shade garden with azaleas,rhododendrons and perennials.Seasonal walking tours and artclasses available.

GOLF COURSESBlue Mash5821 Olney-Laytonsville RoadLaytonsville, MD 20882301-670-1966www.bluemash.com

Falls Road10800 Falls RoadPotomac, MD 20854301-299-5156www.montgomerycountygolf.com

Hampshire Greens616 Firestone DriveSilver Spring, MD 20905301-476-7999www.montgomerycountygolf.com

Laytonsville7130 Dorsey RoadLaytonsville, MD 20882301-948-5288www.montgomerycountygolf.com

Little Bennett25900 Prescott RoadClarksburg, MD 20871301-253-1515www.montgomerycountygolf.com

Needwood6724 Needwood RoadRockville, MD 20855301-948-1075www.montgomerycountygolf.com

Northwest15711 Layhill RoadSilver Spring, MD 20906301-598-6100www.montgomerycountygolf.com

Poolesville

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

Rattlewood13501 Penn Shop RoadMt. Airy, MD 21771301-607-9000www.montgomerycountygolf.com

Redgate14500 Avery RoadRockville, MD 20853240-314-8730www.redgategolf.com

Sligo Creek Park9701 Sligo Creek ParkwaySilver Spring, MD 20901301-585-6006www.montgomerycountygolf.com

Trotter’s Glen16501 Batchellors Forest RoadOlney, MD 20832301-570-4951www.trottersglen.com

DRIVING RANGESOlney Golf Park3414 Emory Church RoadOlney 20832301-570-6500www.olneygolfpark.com

South Germantown18045 Central Park CircleBoyds, MD 20841301-670-4670www.sgdrivingrange.com

Waters Landing20701 Crystal Rock DriveGermantown, MD 20874301-972-6439www.waterslandinggolfpark.com

INDOOR TENNISPauline Betz AddieTennis CenterCabin John Regional Park7801 Democracy Blvd.Bethesda, MD 20817301-765-8650www.cabinjohntennis.com

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

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Sports Associations

Bethesda-Chevy ChaseBaseball5420 Butler RoadBethesda, MD 20816301-229-2724www.bccbaseball.com

Boys & Girls Club ofGermantown19910 S. Frederick RoadGermantown, MD 20876301-353-9600www.bgcgwmd.org

Boys & Girls Club ofSilver Spring1300 Forest Glen RoadSilver Spring, MD 20901301-593-4600www.bgcgw.org

Burtonsville AthleticAssociation3639 Autumn Glen Circle

Burtonsville, MD 20866301-890-2745www.burtonsvillesports.org

Clarksburg SportsAssociationP.O. Box 145Clarksburg, MD 20871www.csasports.org

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

Gaithersburg SportsAssociationc/o George Hartung1 Saint Regis CourtGaithersburg, MD 20886301-869-7986www.gsabaseball.com

Germantown AthleticClubP.O. Box 1833Germantown, MD 20875301-916-6420www.leaguelineup.com/GAC

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

Higher Level BasketballCamps23219 Stringtown Road, No.224Clarksburg, MD 20871301-467-8211www.higherlevelbasketball.com

I-270 BasketballAssociationP.O. Box 2539Germantown, MD 20875240-515-3212www.I-270basketball.org

Maryland Flames AAUBasketball20203 Goshen Road, No. 225Gaithersburg, MD 20879

President: Bill McDermott301-325-1295www.mdflames.com

Maryland SoccerFoundation18031 Central Park CircleBoyds, MD 20841301-528-1480www.mdsoccerplex.org

MOCO Social Sports20810 Mountain Lake TerraceGermantown, MD 20874301-916-0421www.mocosocialsports.com

Montgomery CountyBaseball Association3415 Olandwood Court, Suite202Olney, MD 20832301-260-2977, ext. 250www.leaguelineup.com/mcba

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

MontgomerySoccer Inc.7650 Standish Place, Suite

108Rockville, MD 20855301-762-4674www.msisoccer.org

Montgomery VillageSports AssociationMontgomery Village, MD20886301-926-6872www.mvsa.org

MontgomeryYouth HockeyAssociation8813 Mayberry CourtPotomac, MD 20854301-315-5650 ext. 12www.myha.org

Olney Boys & GirlsCommunity SportsAssociationP.O. Box 2Olney, MD 20830301-570-3990www.obgc.com

Poolesville AthleticAssociationP.O. Box 805Poolesville, MD 20837301-221-6582www.poolesvillesports.org

Potomac SoccerAssociation11200 Rockville Pike, Suite504Rockville, MD 20852www.potomacsoccer.org

Rockville BaseballAssociationP.O. Box 1412Rockville, MD 20849301-637-0778www.rbba.org

Rockville SportsPlex60 Southlawn CourtRockville, MD 20850301-838-4455www.rockvillesports.com

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

Sick of watching your child turn on the video gameswhenever they have an hour to spare? MontgomeryCounty has myriad options to wean your kids off theelectronic baby sitter and propel him or her into a life ofathletic happiness.

Dozens and dozens of youth sports organizations callMontgomery County home, offering anything from foot-ball to acrobatic cheerleading. You can learn more aboutmany youth leagues through the county’s Department ofRecreation at www.montgomerycountymd.gov.

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BAPTISTBurtonsville Baptist3400 Spencerville RoadBurtonsville, MD 20866301-421-9080 or 877-421-9080www.burtonsvillebaptist.org

Calverton Baptist12625 Galway DriveSilver Spring, MD 20904301-572-5553www.calvertonbaptistchurch.com

Clifton Park Baptist8818 Piney Branch RoadSilver Spring, MD 20903301-434-2456www.cpbc.net

Colesville Baptist13100 Andrew DriveSilver Spring, MD 20904301-384-9153www.colesvillebaptist.org

Columbia PrimitiveBaptist15900 Columbia PikeBurtonsville, MD 20866301-421-1580

Faith Community Baptist13618 Layhill Road

Silver Spring, MD 20906301-460-8188www.mychurchfcbc.org

First Baptist Church ofSilver Spring8415 Fenton St.Silver Spring, MD 20910301-585-5454www.fbcss.org

First Baptist of Wheaton10914 Georgia Ave.Wheaton, MD 20902301-949-6585www.fbcwonline.org

Georgia Avenue Baptist12525 Georgia Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20906301-946-1331www.gabcglenmont.org

Global Mission Church13421 Georgia Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20906301-460-1656www.gmcusa.org

Greenridge Baptist21925 Frederick RoadBoyds, MD 20841301-972-0271www.greenridgebaptist.org

Korean Baptist ofWashington

310 Randolph RoadSilver Spring, MD 20904301-622-5375

Luther Rice MemorialBaptist801 University Blvd. WestSilver Spring, MD 20901301-593-1130www.lutherricechurch.org

Montgomery HillsBaptist9727 Georgia Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20910301-681-7990www.montgomeryhills.net

Mount Jezreel BaptistChurch420 University Blvd. E.Silver Spring, MD 20901301-431-2800www.mtjezreel.com

New Creation Church11005 Dayton St.Wheaton, MD 20902301-649-6000www.newcreationwheatonsilverspring.org

The People’s CommunityBaptist31 Norwood RoadSilver Spring, MD 20905

301-384-2601www.tpcbc.org

Pilgrim Baptist8901 Pennsylvania Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20910301-588-2306www.pilgrimbaptistonline.info

Round Oak MissionaryBaptist15812 Good Hope RoadSilver Spring, MD 20905301-384-3199

Sligo Baptist1610 Dennis Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20902301-649-4720www.sligobaptistchurch.com

Tri-County Baptist7821 Damascus RoadLaytonsville, MD 20882301-482-2212www.tcbcmd.org

Viers Mill Baptist12221 Veirs Mill RoadSilver Spring, MD 20906301-942-3210www.viersmillbaptist.org

BUDDHISTCambodian Buddhist13800 New Hampshire Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20904301-622-6544www.cambodian-buddhist.org

CATHOLICChrist the King2301 Coleston DriveSilver Spring, MD 20910301-589-8616www.rc.net/washington/ctk

Church of theResurrection3315 Greencastle RoadBurtonsville, MD 20866301-236-5200www.resurrectionadw.org

Holy Trinity UkrainianCatholic Church16631 New Hampshire Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20905301-421-1869

Our Ladyof Grace Parish(Leisure World)15661 Norbeck Blvd.Silver Spring, MD 20906301-924-0067home.catholicweb.com/ourladyofgracelw

Our Lady Queen ofPoland/St. Maximilian9700 Rosensteel Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20910301-589-1857

www.tux.org/parafia

Our Lady of Sorrows1006 Larch Ave.Takoma Park, MD 20912301-891-3500www.oloschurchtp.com

Our Lady of VietnamParish (Bethesda)11812 New Hampshire Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20904301-622-4895www.gxmvn.org

St. Andrew Apostle11600 Kemp Mill RoadSilver Spring, MD 20902301-649-3700www.standrewapostle.org

St. Bernadette70 University Blvd. E.Silver Spring, MD 20901301-593-0357www.silverspringcatholic.com

St. Camillus1600 St. Camillus DriveSilver Spring, MD 20903301-434-8400www.stcamilluschurch.org

St. Catherine Laboure11801 Claridge RoadWheaton, MD 20902301-946-3636www.sclchurch.org

St. John the Baptist12319 New Hampshire Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20904301-622-1122www.sjbsilverspring.org

St. John the Evangelist10103 Georgia Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20902301-681-7663www.sjeparish.org

St. Michael theArchangel805 Wayne Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20910301-589-1155www.parishes.org/michaelarchangel.html

CHRISTIAN SCIENCEFirst Church of Christ,Scientist7901 Connecticut Ave.Chevy Chase, MD 20815301-652-5591www.christiansciencedc.org

First Church of Christ,Scientist302 East Diamond Ave.Gaithersburg, MD 20877301-977-6544www.christiansciencedc.org

First Church of Christ,Scientist

9100 Georgia Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20910301-585-3939www.christiansciencedc.org

EPISCOPALChurch of the Ascension633 Sligo Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20910301-587-3272www.ascensionsilverspring.org

Episcopal/AnglicanChurch of theTransfiguration13925 New Hampshire Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20904301-384-6264www.transfig.org

Episcopal Church of OurSaviour1700 Powder Mill RoadSilver Spring, MD 20903301-439-5900www.episcopalcos.org

Good ShepherdEpiscopal818 University Blvd. W.Silver Spring, MD 20901301-593-3282www.gsecmd.org

Grace Episcopal1607 Grace Church RoadSilver Spring, MD 20910301-585-3515www.graceepiscopalchurch.org

St. Anne EpiscopalChurch25100 Ridge RoadDamascus, MD 20872301-253-2130www.stannesdamascus.org

St. Bartholomew’sEpiscopal21611 Laytonsville RoadLaytonsville, MD 20882301-355-7189www.saintbartholomews.org

St. Dunstan EpiscopalChurch5450 Massachusetts Ave.Bethesda, MD 20816301-229-2960www.stdunstansbethesda.org

St. Francis Episcopal10033 River RoadPotomac, MD 20854301-365-2055www.stfrancispotomac.org

St. James Episcopal11815 Seven Locks RoadPotomac, MD 20854301-762-8040

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St. Mark’s Episcopal12621 Old Columbia PikeSilver Spring, MD 20904301-622-5860www.stmarks-silverspring.org

St. Mary Magdalene,Wheaton3820 Aspen Hill RoadWheaton, MD 20906301-871-7660www.stmarymagdalene-md.org

HINDUIndia House of Worship1428 Chilton DriveSilver Spring, MD 20904301-384-4090

ISLAMBait-ur Rahman Mosque15000 Good Hope RoadSilver Spring, MD 20905301-879-0110www.ahmadiyya.us

Idara Jaferia IslamicCenter3140 Spencerville RoadBurtonsville, MD 20866301-384-2903www.idara-e-jaferia.org

Islamic Center ofMaryland19411 Woodfield RoadGaithersburg, MD 20879301-840-9440www.icomd.org

Islamic EducationCenter7917 Montrose RoadPotomac, MD 20854301-340-2070www.islamiceducationcenter.org

Islamic Society ofWashington2701 Briggs Chaney RoadSilver Spring, MD 20905301-879-0930www.iswamd.org

Muslim CommunityCenter15200 New Hampshire Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20905301-384-3454www.mccmd.org

JEHOVAH’SWITNESSESJehovah’s Witness WhiteOak Congregation815 Milestone DriveSilver Spring, MD 20904

301-681-0092

JEWISHCongregation HarTzeon-Agudath Achim1840 University Blvd. W.Silver Spring, MD 20902301-649-3800www.htaa.org

Congregation Har KempMill Synagogue11910 Kemp Mill RoadSilver Spring, MD 20902301-593-0996www.kmsynagogue.org

Shaare TefilaCongregation10881 Lockwood DriveSilver Spring, MD 20901301-593-3410www.shaaretefila.org

Silver Spring JewishCenter1401 Arcola Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20902301-649-4425www.ssjc.info

Southeast HebrewCongregation10900 Lockwood DriveSilver Spring, MD 20901301-593-2120www.sehc.us

Woodside SynagogueAhavas Torah9001 Georgia Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20910301-587-8252www.wsat.org

Young Israel EzrasIsrael of Potomac11618 Seven Locks RoadPotomac, MD 20854301-299-2827www.yieip.org

Young Israel ShomraiEmunah of GreaterWashington1132 Arcola Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20902301-593-4465www.yise.org

Young Israel ShomraiEmunah811 University Blvd W.Silver Spring, MD 20901301-593-4465www.yise.org

LATTER-DAY SAINTSWashington, D.C.,Temple and Visitors’Center*9900 Stoneybrook DriveKensington, MD 20895301-585-0815 (temple)301-587-0144 (visitors’center)

www.lds.org*=Spanish services available**=Chinese services available

Church of Jesus Christof Latter-day Saints5460 Western Ave.Chevy Chase, MD 20815www.lds.org

Church of Jesus Christof Latter-day Saints**16 Kent Gardens CircleGaithersburg, MD 20878www.lds.org

Church of Jesus Christof Latter-day Saints18900 Kingsview RoadGermantown, MD 20874www.lds.org

Church of Jesus Christof Latter-day Saints*20020 Montgomery VillageAve.Montgomery Village, MD20886www.lds.org

Church of Jesus Christof Latter-day Saints*17700 Old Baltimore RoadOlney, MD 20832www.lds.org

Church of Jesus Christof Latter-day Saints11700 Falls RoadPotomac, MD 20854301-251-4122www.lds.org

Church of Jesus Christof Latter-day Saints*500 Randolph RoadSilver Spring, MD 20904301-622-2100www.lds.org

Church of Jesus Christof Latter-day Saints*8116 Carroll Ave.Takoma Park, MD 20912301-408-1767www.lds.org

LUTHERANCalvary LutheranChurch9545 Georgia Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20910301-589-4001www.celcs.org

Christ Lutheran ChurchMd. 27 & Davis Mill RoadGermantown, MD 20876301-972-5529www.christlutheranofgermantown.org

Christ Lutheran Churchof Bethesda8011 Old Georgetown RoadBethesda, MD 20814301-652-5160www.heartmindsoul.com

Christ the ServantLutheran9801 Centerway RoadMontgomery Village, MD20886301-977-0285www.cts-lutheran.org

Crusader LutheranChurch1605 Veirs Mill RoadRockville, MD 20851301-424-8622www.crusaderlutheran.org

Emmanuel Lutheran7730 Bradley Blvd.Bethesda, MD 20817301-365-5733www.elcbethesda.org

Epiphany LutheranChurch14411 Old Columbia PikeBurtonsville, MD 20866301-384-4244www.lutherhouse.org/ELC-BMD

Good ShepherdLutheran16420 S. Westland DriveGaithersburg, MD 20877301-869-1780www.goserve.net

Latvian EvangelicalLutheran Church ofWashington DC

400 Hurley Ave.Rockville, MD 20850301-251-4151www.dcdraudze.org

Lutheran Church of theCross12801 Falls RoadRockville, MD 20854301-762-7565www.lcc-rockville.org

The Lutheran Church ofthe Good Shepherd4200 Olney-Laytonsville RoadOlney, MD 20830301-774-9125www.olneygoodshepherd.org

Lutheran Church of theRedeemer27015 Ridge RoadDamascus, MD 20872301-253-3000www.redeemer.us

Messiah Lutheran13901 Clopper RoadGermantown, MD 20874301-972-2130www.messiahgermantown.org

Pilgrim Lutheran5500 Massachusetts Ave.Bethesda, MD 20816301-229-2800www.pilgrimbethesda.org

Prince of PeaceLutheran

11900 Darnestown RoadGaithersburg, MD 20878301-869-3666www.poplutheran.org

Resurrection Lutheran3101 University Blvd. W.Kensington, MD 20895301-942-0400www.lutheransonline.com/resurrectionlutheran

The Lutheran Church ofSt. Andrew15300 New Hampshire Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20905301-384-4394www.mystandrew.org

St. John’s EvangelicalLutheran Church4629 Aspen Hill RoadRockville, MD 20853301-946-5458www.stjohns-rockville.org

St. Luke’s Lutheran17740 Muncaster RoadDerwood, MD 20855301-926-1220www.stlukesderwood.org

St. Luke LutheranChurch9100 Colesville RoadSilver Spring, MD 20910301-588-4363

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St. Stephen LutheranChurch11612 New Hampshire Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20904301-622-1273www.sselca.org

Trinity Lutheran Church11200 Old Georgetown RoadNorth Bethesda, MD 20852301-881-7275www.trinityelca.org

METHODISTAgape A.M.E. Church7700 Brink RoadGaithersburg, MD 20882301-924-8640www.agapeame.com

Allen Chapel A.M.E.Church2518 Fairland RoadSilver Spring, MD 20904301-879-9232www.allenchapelame.org

Asbury United Methodist17540 Black Rock RoadGermantown, MD 20874301-540-2347

Ashton United Methodist17314 New Hampshire Ave.Ashton, MD 20861301-774-7100www.ashtonchurch.org

Bethesda UnitedMethodist11901 Bethesda Church RoadDamascus, MD 20872301-253-3222www.aplaceofhealing.com

Bethesda UnitedMethodist8300 Old Georgetown RoadBethesda, MD 20814301-652-2990www.washmorefeet.org

Cabin United MethodistChurch7703 MacArthur Blvd.Cabin John, MD 20818301-229-8233www.cabinjohnumc.org

Chevy Chase UnitedMethodist Church7001 Connecticut Ave.Chevy Chase, MD 20815301-652-8700www.chevychaseumc.org

Clarksburg UnitedMethodist Church23425 Spire St.Clarksburg, MD 20871301-972-2203www.clarksburgumc.com

Clinton A.M.E. Zion223 Elizabeth Ave.Rockville, MD 20850301-340-7942www.clintonamez.org

Colesville UnitedMethodist Church52 Randolph RoadSilver Spring, MD 20904301-384-1941www.cumc.org

Community of FaithUnited MethodistChurch22420 Frederick RoadClarksburg, MD 20871301-972-5520

Concord St. AndrewsUnited MethodistChurch5910 Goldsboro RoadBethesda, MD 20817301-229-3383www.csaumc.org

Covenant UnitedMethodist20301 Pleasant Ridge DriveMontgomery Village, MD20886301-926-8920www.covenant-umc.org

Damascus UnitedMethodist9700 New Church St.Damascus, MD 20872301-253-0022www.damascusumc.org

Dickerson UnitedMethodist20331 Dickerson ChurchRoadDickerson, MD 20842301-349-5416www.gbgm-umc.org/dickersonumc

Elijah Methodist Church18401 Beallsville RoadPoolesville, MD 20837

Emory Grove UnitedMethodist8200 Emory Grove RoadGaithersburg, MD 20879301-963-3434www.emorygroveumc.org

Epworth UnitedMethodist9008 Rosemont DriveGaithersburg, MD 20877301-926-0424www.epworthsteeple.org

Fairhaven UnitedMethodist12801 Darnestown RoadGaithersburg, MD 20878301-330-5433www.gbgm-umc.org/fairhaven

Faith United Methodist6810 Montrose RoadRockville, MD 20852301-881-1881

www.faithworkshere.org

First A.M.E. ofGaithersburg17620 Washington GroveLaneGaithersburg, MD 20877240-632-9760www.firstamegaithersburg.org

First India UnitedMethodist7001 New Hampshire Ave.Takoma Park, MD 20912301-891-2100

Francis Asbury UnitedMethodist2181 Baltimore RoadRockville, MD 20851301-424-3131www.gbmg-umc.org/rockville

Friendship UnitedMethodist27701 Ridge RoadDamascus, MD 20872301-253-3411

Glenmont UnitedMethodist Church12901 Georgia Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20906301-946-5578www.glenmontumc.org

Good Hope Union UnitedMethodist14680 Good Hope RoadSilver Spring, MD 20905301-879-8100www.goodhopeunion.org

Good Shepherd UnitedMethodist9701 New Hampshire Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20903301-434-3331www.goodshepchurch.org

Goshen UnitedMethodist19615 Goshen RoadGaithersburg, MD 20879240-683-5530www.goshen-umc.org

Grace United Methodist7001 New Hampshire Ave.Takoma Park, MD 20912301-891-2100www.graceumtp.org

Grace United Methodist119 N. Frederick Ave.Gaithersburg, MD 20877301-926-8688www.graceumc.org

Hughes UnitedMethodist10700 Georgia Ave.Wheaton, MD 20902301-949-8383www.hughesumc.org

Hyattstown UnitedMethodist26121 Frederick RoadClarksburg, MD 20871301-831-1194

Jerusalem-Mt. PleasantUMC21 Wood LaneRockville, MD 20850301-424-0464www.jmpumc.org

Layhill CommunityChurch1916 Bonifant RoadSilver Spring, MD 20906301-460-3110www.layhillfmc.org

Lee Memorial A.M.E.Church4115 Plyers Mill RoadKensington, MD 20895301-949-2092www.leeame.org

Liberty Grove UnitedMethodist15225 Old Columbia PikeBurtonsville, MD 20866301-421-9166www.libertygrovechurch.org

Marvin Memorial UnitedMethodist33 University Blvd. EastSilver Spring, MD 20901240-583-0862www.marvinchurch.org

Memorial UnitedMethodist17821 Elgin RoadPoolesville, MD 20837301-349-2010www.pmumc.org

Memorial UnitedMethodist9226 Colesville RoadSilver Spring, MD 20910301-585-8015

Mill Creek Parish UMC7101 Horizon TerraceDerwood, MD 20855301-926-9024www.mcprainbow.org

Millian Memorial UMC13016 Parkland DriveRockville, MD 20853301-946-2500www.millianchurch.com

Montgomery UnitedMethodist28325 Kemptown RoadDamascus, MD 20872301-253-4460www.montumc.org

Mt. Tabor UnitedMethodist24115 Laytonsville RoadEtchison, MD 20882301-253-3871www.mttaboretchison.org

Mt. Carmel UnitedMethodist Church22222 Georgia Ave.Brookeville, MD 20833301-774-9330www.mtcarmelsunshine.org

Mt. Zion-Warren UnitedMethodist21000 Beallsville RoadDickerson, MD 20842301-916-3613www.mtzionwarrenumc.org

Mountain View UnitedMethodist11501 Mt. View RoadDamascus, MD 20872301-253-2264www.gbgm-umc.org/mtviewumc

Oak Chapel UnitedMethodist14500 Layhill RoadSilver Spring, MD 20906301-598-0000www.oakchapel.com

Oakdale-Emory UnitedMethodist3425 Emory Church RoadOlney, MD 20832301-774-2030www.oeumc.org

St. Paul UnitedMethodist21720 Laytonsville RoadLaytonsville, MD 20882301-963-2185www.gbgm-umc.org/stpaulumclaytonsville

ORTHODOXThe Greek OrthodoxChurch of St. George7701 Bradley Blvd.Bethesda, MD 20817301-469-7990www.stgeorge.org

Holy ResurrectionOrthodox10201 Democracy Blvd.Potomac, MD 20854301-299-5120www.holyresurrection.com

St. Andrew UkrainianOrthodox15100 New Hampshire Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20905301-384-9192www.standrewuoc.org

St. Gregorios Malankara(Indian) OrthodoxChurch2337 Fairland RoadSilver Spring, MD 20904301-384-3833www.stgregorioschurchdc.org

St. Mark Orthodox7124 River RoadBethesda, MD 20817301-229-6300www.saintmarkoca.org

Saints Peter & PaulAntiochian OrthodoxChristian Church10620 River RoadPotomac, MD 20854

301-765-9188www.peterpaul.net

St. Thomas SyrianOrthodox Church28201 Kemptown RoadDamascus, MD 20872301-570-3614www.stthomaschurch.org

PRESBYTERIAN

Presbyterian Church ofthe Atonement10613 Georgia Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20902301-649-4131www.atonement-arp.org

Bethesda PresbyterianChurch7611 Clarendon RoadBethesda, MD 20814301-986-1137www.bethesdapresbyterian.org

Boyds Presbyterian19901 White Ground RoadBoyds, MD 20841301-540-2544www.boydspc.org

Bradley HillsPresbyterian Church6601 Bradley Blvd.Bethesda, MD 20817301-365-2850www.bradleyhillschurch.org

Colesville Presbyterian12800 New Hampshire Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20904301-622-4555www.colesvillepresbyterian.com

Covenant Presbyterian4515 Sandy Spring RoadBurtonsville, MD 20866301-549-4860www.covenantburtonsville.org

DarnestownPresbyterian15120 Turkey Foot RoadGaithersburg, MD 20878301-948-9127www.darnestownpc.org

Faith PresbyterianChurch of Olney17309 Old Baltimore RoadOlney, MD 20832301-774-1657www.faith-olney.com

First Faith Church3200 Randolph RoadWheaton, MD 20902301-962-3200www.firstfaithchurch.org

First KoreanPresbyterian1011 Maple Ave.Rockville, MD 20851301-838-0766

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Burtonsville

LOCAL LEADERSEast County Citizens AdvisoryBoard240-777-8400Meets at 7:15 p.m. the firstWednesday of the month at 3300Briggs Chaney Road, Silver Spring.

LOCAL SERVICESEastern MontgomeryRegional Services Center3300 Briggs Chaney RoadSilver Spring, MD 20904240-777-8400Director: Miti FigueredoProvides direct services and contactinformation for area civicassociations, makes referrals toother agencies, and handlesrequests for assistance.

LOCAL ORGANIZATIONSBurtonsville Lions Club301-384-2048Meets at 7 p.m. the first and thirdWednesdays of the month at Seibel’sRestaurant, 15540 Old ColumbiaPike, Burtonsville.

Eyes of Paint Branchwww.eopb.org/A volunteer organization dedicated topreserving, protecting and restoringthe Paint Branch and its watershed.

Knights of ColumbusSt. John the Baptist Council [email protected]. Box 4106Silver Spring 20914Meets the second and fourthThursdays of the month at St. Johnthe Baptist Catholic Church, 12319New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring.

LOCAL EVENTSBurtonsville Days301-384-8888www.burtonsvilleday.org.The Burtonsville Day celebration eachfall features a parade, arts, crafts,food and other events.

Local schoolsBurtonsville is served by theNortheast Consortium, whichincludes 16 elementary schools, fivemiddle schools and three highschools. For a full list, see page 26.

PoliceBurtonsville is served by the SilverSpring and Wheaton-Glenmontdistricts. For a full list of policestations, with addresses and phonenumbers, see page 15.

Fire servicesThe Burtonsville area is served bythe Burtonsville Volunteer FireDepartment. For a full list of stations,with addresses and phone numbers,see page 14.

LibrariesThe White Oak and Marilyn J.Praisner libraries are part of thecounty public library system. For afull list of libraries, with addressesand phone numbers, see page 13.

BusinessThe area is served by the GreaterSilver Spring Chamber of Commerce.For a full list of chambers, withaddresses and phone numbers, seepage 18.

From its beginning as a small farming community to its subur-banization in the mid-20th century, the history of the Burtonsvillearea is one of perpetual change, as its residents have continued tokeep pace with the times.

Founded by Isaac Burton and his wife, Keturah, in the 19th centu-ry and known as Burton’s, the area was home to a small group offarmers with a store and blacksmith shop.

Today, the area known as Burtonsville is a cluster of growing andincreasingly developed communities, including White Oak andFairland in the south and Cloverly and Spencerville farther west.

The area has changed throughout the years, becoming a bedroomcommunity for thousands of people working in metropolitanWashington, D.C.

Most of the industrial activity in the area has centered aroundU.S. 29, which was built in 1816 with funds designated by the federalgovernment.

In the early 1980s, the extension of U.S. 29 as a four-lane highwaymade the community accessible to new residents and commercialdevelopment.

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David Cook Jr., Nicolas Thornton and Brian Wilmarth work with instructor Wilson Calura, a student atMontgomery College, on Feb. 1, 2011, to build the timing mechanism on an electric car during the “ExcelBeyond the Bell” after-school program at Argyle Middle School in Silver Spring.

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Lilia Wong and Nina Flanigan, bothof Silver Spring, work with AfterHours director Glenn Clevenger tocreate a Peace Mural using photo-graphs of their hands.

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Silver Spring

LOCAL SERVICESSilver Spring Regional ServicesCenterOne Veterans Place, Silver Spring, Maryland,20910(corner of Ellsworth Drive and Fenton Street)240-777-5300Information on downtown revitalization andneighborhood organizations.www.montgomerycountymd.gov/silverspring

LOCAL ORGANIZATIONSAmerican Legion CisselSaxon Post 41905 Sligo Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20910301-588-8937

Casa of MarylandA workplace rights organization.www.casademaryland.org

IMPACT Silver Spring8545 Piney Branch RdSilver Spring, MD 20901301-495-3336Dedicated to empowering residents to becomeactive in their communities.www.impactsilverspring.org

Loyal Order of Moose 6584343 Sandy Spring RoadBurtonsville, MD 20866301-421-9658

Silver Spring Historical SocietyP.O. Box 1160Silver Spring, MD 20910

[email protected]

Silver Spring Rotary301-593-9249Meets at 12:15 p.m. Tuesdays at Mrs. K’s TollHouse, 9201 Colesville Road, Silver Spring.www.silverspringrotary.org.

Silver Spring Lions301-439-1655

Meets at 6:30 the second Tuesday at Mrs. K’sToll House, 9201 Colesville Road.www.silverspringmd.lionwap.org

Wheaton/Silver Spring Kiwanis Club301-949-2011Meets at 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Knights ofColumbus Hall, 9707 Rosensteel Drive, SilverSpring.www.wheatonkiwanis.org.

Local schoolsThe area is served by the DowncountyConsortium and the Northeast Consortium. Fora full list of schools, see page 24.

PoliceThe area is served by the Silver Spring andWheaton-Glenmont districts. For a full list ofstations, see page 25.

Fire servicesThe area is served by the Silver SpringVolunteer Fire Department. For a full list ofstations, see page 14.

LibrariesThe Long Branch and Silver Spring libraries arepart of the county public library system. For afull list of libraries, see page 13.

BusinessThe area is served by the Greater Silver SpringChamber of Commerce. For a full list ofchambers, see page 18.

The origin of the name “Silver Spring” comes from a spring discovered by FrancisPreston Blair, an editor of the former Washington Globe newspaper. He and his daugh-ter, Elizabeth, were horseback riding through a wooded area near what now is GeorgiaAvenue when Blair was thrown off his horse. When he found the horse, its reins werecaught on a bush near a stream that Blair thought looked silver.

Blair liked the area so much that in 1842, he bought 1,000 acres surrounding thestream and built a mansion on it, calling it “Silver Spring.”

Silver Spring’s redeveloped downtown area is gaining attention from around theMetro area, anchored by the world headquarters of Discovery Communications, RoundHouse Theatre and the American Film Institute’s Silver Theatre and Cultural Center. TheSilver Spring Civic Building and the adjoining Veterans Plaza opened last summer, andofficials continue to work on completing the Silver Spring Transit Center, which willbring all forms of transportation together where the Silver Spring Metro station current-ly stands.

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Elspeth Curtis of Silver Spring practices foran upcoming performance by the AmericanDance Institute called “Unstoppable Grace.”

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Takoma Park

LOCAL GOVERNMENTTakoma Park City Council7500 Maple Ave.Takoma Park, MD 20912301-891-7100Fax: 301-270-8794www.takomaparkmd.govMeets Monday evenings at the Takoma ParkCommunity Center, 7500 Maple Ave.City Manager: Barbara Burns [email protected] City Manager:Suzanne Ludlow

[email protected] Clerk: Jessie [email protected] Park Police7500 Maple Ave.Takoma Park, MD 20912301-270-1100www.takomaparkmd.gov/PoliceChief Ronald A. [email protected]

LOCAL OFFICIALSMayor: Bruce Williams

[email protected]

Council membersWard 1: Seth [email protected] 2: Tim [email protected] 3: Kay [email protected] 4: Terry [email protected] 5: Reuben [email protected] 6: Frederick L. [email protected]

LOCAL ORGANIZATIONSHistoric Takoma, Inc.Activities include an annual home and gardentour each spring.301-270-2831www.historictakoma.org

Institute of Musical TraditionsP.O. Box 5930

Takoma Park, MD 20913301-754-3611www.imtfolk.orgNonprofit corporation that preserves andpromotes folk cultures.

Old Takoma Business Association6935 Laurel Ave., Suite 207Takoma Park, MD 20912Roz Grigsby, executive director240-253-4229www.takomaonline.com

Local schoolsThe city is served by the DowncountyConsortium and two area colleges: ColumbiaUnion College, a private four-year school, andMontgomery College’s Takoma Park/SilverSpring campus, a two-year public institution.There are other private schools within the citylimits. For a list, see page 26.

PoliceThe area is served by the Takoma Park Policeand supported by the Montgomery CountyPolice. For a full list, see page 15.

Fire servicesThe city is served by the Takoma Park VolunteerFire Department. For a full list, see page 14.

LibrariesThe Takoma Park Maryland Library is locatedat 101 Philadelphia Ave.Phone: 301-891-7259www.takomapark.info/library

In the late nineteenth century, real estate developer Benjamin Franklin Gilbertwanted an alternative to the malaria-polluted air and dirty water of Washington, D.C.He looked north, purchasing 100 acres straddling the Maryland-Washington, D.C., bor-der.

Marketing what he called the “Sylvan Suburb,” Gilbert named his 1883 purchaseTakoma, an Indian name meaning “high up, near heaven,” later adding Park to empha-size the bucolic atmosphere.

Takoma Park incorporated in 1890, and not long after, the Seventh-day AdventistChurch moved its world headquarters to the town. In the coming decades, Adventistmissionaries spread Takoma Park’s name around the world.

The cultural upheaval of the 1960s brought another flood of residents, as groups ofartists and musicians settled there. Once again, Takoma Park’s name spread, this timefor progressive social policies and a mayor who lay in front of a bulldozer to stop aninterstate highway.

Today, Takoma Park is a diverse “Main Street Maryland” community of 16,715 peo-ple. In 2003, Utne magazine cited the city as “probably the leftiest ’burb anywhere,” abadge of honor for many city residents.

ADVISORY BOARD & CIVICASSOCIATIONSMid-County Citizens Advisory BoardMid-County Services Center2424 Reedie DriveWheaton, MD 20902Contact: Natalie Cantor240-777-8100Meets at 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of eachmonth.

Wheaton Citizens Coalitionwww. neighborhoodlink.com/Wheaton_Citizens_CoalitionUmbrella group representing civic andhomeowner associations throughout theWheaton area.

LOCAL SERVICESWheaton Redevelopment Advisory

CommitteeMid-County Services Center240-777-8121Meets at 7 p.m. every third Wednesday.

Wheaton Urban District AdvisoryCommitteeMid-County Services Center240-777-8121Meets at 5 p.m. the second Tuesday of themonth except August.

LOCAL ORGANIZATIONSCharles W. Gilchrist Center forCultural Diversity2424 Reedie Drive, Suite 220Wheaton, MD 20902240-777-4940

American Legion Post 26811225 Fern St.

Wheaton, MD 20902301-946-3268www.alpost268.com.

Local schoolsThe area is served by the DowncountyConsortium. For a full list of schools, see page24.

PoliceThe area is served largely by the Wheaton-Glenmont District. For a full list of stations, seepage 15.

Fire servicesThe area is served by the Wheaton VolunteerFire Department. For a full list of stations, seepage 14.

LibrariesThe Wheaton Regional Library is part of thecounty public library system. For a full list oflibraries, see page 13.

BusinessThe area is served by the Wheaton-KensingtonChamber of Commerce. For a full list ofchambers, see page 18.

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WheatonWheaton was named by Richard T. Mitchell, who owned a tavern on the northeast

corner of Georgia Avenue and University Boulevard, where the Wheaton Pharmacystood for 50 years until 1996.

The man who provided the community’s current name was Maj. Gen. FrankWheaton, who was commanding officer of the Army of Potomac and led the defense ofFort Stevens during the Civil War.

From 1890 to 1910, while the population in the rest of Montgomery Countydeclined or grew only slightly, Wheaton doubled in size. When Gov. Theodore R.McKeldin opened the “new” Georgia Avenue on Nov. 1, 1952, Wheaton expanded.

With the construction of Wheaton Plaza in the late 1950s and early ’60s, Wheatonfurther enhanced its influence as a regional center of major importance in MontgomeryCounty.

Thea Lafond ofKennedy HighSchool runsthe 100 meterhurdles in thestate trackfinals atMorgan StateUniversity.CHRIS ROSSI/THEGAZETTE

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The mission of the Affordable Housing Conference ofMontgomery County (AHCMC) is to bring elected officials,housing and community development leaders, businessprofessionals, activists and other community members together toaddress affordable housing issues and seek solutions. TheConference’s annual summit draws more than 400 participants tohear expert panelists and speakers. The Conference alsoorganizes public/private sector Roundtables and other specialevents to highlight the need to create and preserve affordablehousing in Montgomery County, MD.

AHCMC also provides down-payment and closing costassistance through the Conference’s “Break the Barrier to HomeOwnership” Program. Grants up to $7,500 are provided toindividuals/families of moderate income who are first-timehomebuyers in Montgomery County.

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