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Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center7315 Muncaster Mill Road, Derwood, MD 20855

(240)773-5900www.montgomerycountymd.gov/animalservices

The Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center, owned and operated by theMontgomery County Police Department, opened on March 1, 2014. The new 49,160-square-footbuilding houses all services of the MCP Animal Services Division and serves as a public adoptioncenter and community education resource for animal-care issues.

Montgomery County Police Department – 3rd District Station1002 Milestone Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20904

(240)773-6800

The Montgomery County Police Department’s 3rd District station replaces theformer station located at 801 Sligo Avenue in Silver Spring. The new 32,844-square-foot building houses all of the 3rd District administrative, patrol, and investigativeunits. The new station went into operation in mid-May, but the formal ribbon-cuttingceremony will be held on June 7, 2014.

Educated. Proactive. Responsive.Committed to making our highly diversecommunity a better place to live. That’s a

Montgomery County Police Officer.

ARE YOU READY?Contact a Recruiter:www.joinmcp.com

240-773-5300

A Message from Montgomery County Police Chief: Tom Mangerwww.mymcpnews.com

www.facebook.com/mcpnews

@mcpnews

911 emergency301-279-8000 non-emergency

Earlier this year, the Montgomery County Police Department was pleased to announce that total crime in the county in2013 was down 9 percent from 2012. This decrease is only part of a seven-year trend that shows a 33 percentreduction in serious crime and a 26 percent decrease in all crimes in the county. In fact, the crime rate in MontgomeryCounty is 1/3 of that of similar jurisdictions.

While I am proud of the work that our department has done to reduce the crime rate, we realize that a large part ofcrime reduction is due to the partnerships that we enjoy with our community. Without the trust and assistance of ourresidents, our officers could not do the job that they do.

In order to better serve our residents, we are always planning to improve our police department facilities. This year,we are happy to announce the opening of two new buildings: the Animal Services and Adoption Center opened inMarch 2014 and the 3rd District police station opened in May 2014. It is our hope that these facilities will serve theneeds of our police department and our residents well into the future.

Speaking of the future, the MCPD is actively recruiting future members for our department. Oftentimes our best applicants come from the communities that weserve. If you enjoy working with people and want to give back to your community, I encourage you to submit an application. We offer a competitive starting salary,excellent benefits, and many opportunities for career advancement. The Montgomery County Police Department is a great organization—become part of our team!

I am proud of the job that the men and women of this department do every day. Partnering with our residents and local businesses, it is our goal to continue to worktogether to keep Montgomery County a safe place to live, work, and enjoy life.

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BUSINESS 20

COMMUNITIES 50

CONTACT INFORMATION 6

COURTS 18

CULTURE 40

EVENTS 8

FIRE 16

GOVERNMENT 35

HEALTH 22

LIBRARIES 15

POLICE 17POST OFFICES 11

RECREATION 44

RELIGION 47

SCHOOLS, CALENDAR 26

SCHOOLS, HIGHER EDUCATION 31

SCHOOLS, PRIVATE 32

SCHOOLS, PUBLIC 27

SPORTS ASSOCIATIONS 43

TRANSIT 19

TRASH, RECYCLING 13

UTILITIES 14

Welcome toTheGazette’s annual guide toMontgom-ery County. Do you need to know your elected officials?Are youwonderingwho to call if your recycling isn’tpicked up?Ormaybe you’re just looking for a new church

or a sports team for your child. This guide is designedto help you find out about the services and resourcesthat we inMontgomery County can take advantage ofthroughout the year.We’ve stuffed this guidewith infor-mation about the county and each of the communitieswe cover. So if you’re living inGaithersburg, Bethesda,Silver Spring or Rockville (to name just a few of our com-munity editions), we have the lowdown onwho’s who andwhat’s where. Even in communities wherewe do not haveGazettes, we’ve tried to include some information.We’veincluded lists of key institutions—from schools to librar-ies to parks to places of worship—all of which gives us anopportunity to explain howTheGazette works.

We print newspapers eachweek for communities inMontgomery County and cover what’s happening in your

county, your town, your city and sometimes yourneighborhood.We tell you how your child’s sports team isdoing, what schools are planning, where themovies are,

howbusiness is faring and about the celebrationsimportant to your friends and neighbors—weddings,

anniversaries and accomplishments. It’s easy to get anews item inTheGazette. Send it to us bymail, by email,by telephone, by fax or just drop it by ourmain office inGaithersburg. On page 6 are some key names and num-bers to help you. And don’t forget to check ourwebsite atwww.gazette.net.

ANNUAL GUIDE TO THE COUNTY

NOTE TO READERSBecauseMontgomery is so large—

there are about 1million of us living here—wemight have overlooked somethingyou need. In some cases, because of spaceconstraints, we have omitted some infor-mation. If you can’t find certain informa-tion or see an error, send us an email at edi-tor@gazette.net ormail the information toCommunity Guide, 9030 Comprint Court,Gaithersburg,MD20877.

ON THE COVERClockwise from top left:

AuroraDennison, 7, of Olneywaits patiently at the checkoutdesk of the newOlney library.

Joseph Lyngas, 10months old,of Silver Spring, plays in thewaterfeature at Fair Hill Shops inOlney.

Ray Luhn ofDamascus salutesduring the playing of “GodBlessAmerica” at the American LegionPost 171VeteransDay service atthe social hall inDamascus inNovember.

Sunset on theMidway at the65th fair at theMontgomeryCounty Agricultural Fairgroundsin August.

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(From left) 4th grader Terence Ho, Nicholas Lutschaunig, a senior at Sherwood High School, Charles Stancer, grandfather of Tyler Bishop, first graderTyler Bishop and third grader Steven Lawrence look at the “rocket-powered wheelchair” made by the group of kids with the help of Lugschaunig. OlneyElementary School’s Junior First Lego League had a Super Senior Challenge to make something that would improve the life of senior citizens.

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

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COUNTY EVENTSThere are numerous

events throughout the year inevery community in Mont-gomery County. The eventsgive neighbors, communi-ties and all county residentsa chance to experience theculture of the county.

Gaithersburg St. Patrick’s DayParadeMarch 2015301-258-6350www.gaithersburgmd.gov

Rockville Hometown HolidaysMay 24-25, 2014240-314-8620www.rockvillemd.gov/events

Discover StrathmoreJune 8, 2014301-581-5100www.strathmore.org

Takoma Park Jazz FestivalJuneP.O. Box 5833Takoma Park, Md. 20913240-487-6400www.tpjazzfest.org

Montgomery College-RockvilleSummer Dinner Theatre240-567-7676www.montgomerycollege.edu/sdt

Imagination BethesdaJune 7, 201410 a.m. to 3 p.m.Children and their families comeout every year for this June festivalfeaturing street performers, dancetroupes, actors and roamingcharacters in costume. The annualchildren’s street festival, sponsoredby the Bethesda Urban Partnership,highlights Bethesda’s arts in anentertaining and educational way.301-215-6660http://www.bethesda.org/bethesda/imagination-bethesda

Annual Strawberry Festival at theSandy Spring MuseumJune 7, 2014301-774-0022www.sandyspringmuseum.org

Celebrate Gaithersburg in OldeTown Street FestivalJune 8, 2014301-258-6350www.gaithersburgmd.gov

The Ida F. Haimovicz Visual ArtsAward Reception and ExhibitionJune 10, 2014301-565-3805www.creativemoco.com/haimovicz

Silverdocs Film Festival

June 18-22, 2014Silver Springwww.silverdocs.com

Celebrate DamascusJuly 11-12, 2014The event features a parade,fireworks and community celebrationorganized by local organizations,businesses and churches.Second weekend in July301-253-3464, Tammy Newmancelebr8damascus@verizon.net

Rockville Independence DayCelebrationJuly 4Montgomery College — Rockville240-314-5022240-314-8620www.rockvillemd.gov/events

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

Takoma Park CelebrationJuly 4

Parade, concert and fireworks301-588-1635www.takomapark4th.org

Rockville Rotary Twilight RunfestJuly 19, 2014www.rockvilletwilighter.org

Montgomery County Farm TourJuly 26-27, 2014301-590-2823

Montgomery General Women’sBoard Annual Picnic and BazaarJuly 22, 2014www.medstarmontgomery.org/

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

National Night OutAug. 5, 2014

Montgomery County AgriculturalFairAug. 8-16, 2014301-926-3100www.mcagfair.com

Uncorked Wine Festival

Rockville Town SquareAug. 23, 2014www.rockvillemd.gov/events/uncorked

Gaithersburg Labor Day ParadeSept. 1, 2014301-258-6350www.gaithersburgmd.gov/events

Kensington Labor Day Paradeand FestivalSept. 2, 2014301-949-2424www.tok.md.gov

Damascus Community FairSept. 5-7, 2014The fair is a reminder of thecommunity’s agricultural heritage withlivestock, poultry, plants, exhibits anda livestock and cake auction.www.damascusfair.org

Takoma Park Folk FestivalSept. 7, 2014Takoma Park Middle School301-589-0202www.tpff.orginfo@tpff.org

Silver Spring Jazz FestivalSept. 13, 2014240-777-5300www.silverspringdowntown.com

Parks Half-MarathonSept 14, 2014301-353-0200www.parkshalfmarathon.com

Poolesville DaySept. 20, 2014Outdoor festival featuring crafts,food, rides and music. Staged ona Saturday in late September alongFisher Avenue.301-349-2123www.poolesvilleday.comSeptember

Burtonsville DaysSept. 27, 2014The Burtonsville Day celebration eachfall features a parade, arts, crafts,food and other events.301-384-8888www.burtonsvilleday.org

Takoma Park Street FestivalHeld in October. Arts and crafts,live music and local food line CarrollAvenue in Old Town.301-891-6789www.takomafestival.comtakomaparkstreetfestival@gmail.com

Germantown OktoberfestOct. 5, 201410 a.m. to 5 p.m.Upcounty’s biggest communityevent, featuring games, crafts, liveentertainment, food and fireworks.Ridge Road Park240-777-8000www.germantownoktoberfest.org

Taste of BethesdaOct. 11, 201411 a.m. to 4 p.m.More than 40,000 people attendthis annual October food and musicfestival in the heart of WoodmontTriangle to try Bethesda restaurants’best dishes, listen to live music andenjoy activities for children.301-215-6660http://www.bethesda.org/bethesda/taste-bethesda

OktoberfestOct. 12, 2014Kentlands Village Green301-258-6350www.gaithersburgmd.gov

Bethesda Row Arts FestivalOct. 18-19, 2014301-637-5715www.bethesdarowarts.org

Rockville Antique andClassic Car Show

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Bagpipers take to the streets for the annual Labor Day Parade in Olde Towne Gaithersburg in September.

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Oct. 18, 2014Glenview Mansion at Rockville CivicCenter Park240-314-8620240-314-5022www.rockvillemd.gov/events

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

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

Museum Shop Around/StrathmoreNov. 13-16, 2014301-581-5200www.strathmore.org

Montgomery County ThanksgivingDay ParadeNov. 22, 2014240-777-6962301-565-7300www.silverspringdowntown.com

Turkey ChaseFor nearly 30 years, the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Branch of the YMCA ofMetropolitan Washington has stagedthis 10K race Thanksgiving morning.http://www.turkeychase.com/

Garden of Lights at BrooksideGardensNov. 29, 2013 to Jan. 5, 2014.The event is closed on Dec. 24. andDec. 25 and Jan. 1 and Jan. 2Hours are: Sunday through Thursday5:30 to 9 p.m. and Friday throughSaturday 5:30 to 10 p.m. The venueis open New Year’s Eve until 9 p.m.The last car is admitted 30 minutesbefore closing each night of theshow.The annual train exhibit is openduring the light show and also Sat.Dec. 7 to Sun. Jan. 5 from 10 a.m.to 5 p.m.301-962-1453www.brooksidegardens.org

Winter Lights Festival at SenecaCreek State ParkNov. 28-Dec. 31, 2014301-258-6350www.gaithersburgmd.gov/winterlights

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Festival of LightsNov. 30, 2012 to Jan. 1, 2013301-587-0144

COUNTY EVENTSContinued from Page 8

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Catherine Savage, 13, of Dickerson heads out of the ring with her Jersey named Dakota after showing at the MontgomeryCounty Agricultural Fair in Gaithersburg.

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Danny Vidas, 6, (left) and sister Samantha, 9, of Montgomery Village have a laugh as they experience the chore of hand milking adairy cow in August at the Montgomery County Agricultural Fairgrounds in Gaithersburg. Guiding the youth are 4-Hers Curtis Gannon,15, of Rockville (second from the left) and Patrick Fendrick, 17, of Germantown.

Gaithersburg HighSchool cosmetol-ogy student RebeccaPerez, 15, talks with aguest while doinga manicure at theHomeless ResourceDay on Nov. 7 atBohrer Park inGaithersburg.

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11MAY 2014

Montgomery County postoffices have a toll free num-ber, 800-275-8777. Dial thenumber and choose from oneof the following six options:

• Rates and mailing infor-mation;

• ZIP codes;• Change of address or to

hold mail;• Delivery of mail to busi-

ness or residence;• Retail services — Mail a

letter or package, purchasestamps;

• Other postal informa-tion: www.usps.gov.

Ashton Post Office19 Olney Sandy Spring Road301-774-0100

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

Barnesville Post Office22110 Beallsville RoadBarnesville, Md.. 20838301-972-8153

Bethesda Post Office6912 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 Post Office15210 Dino DriveBurtonsville, Md.. 20866301-476-9371

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

U.S. Post Office Chevy ChaseBranch5910 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 Post Office23 Firstfield RoadGaithersburg, Md.. 20878301-208-3735

Dickerson Main Office22145 Dickerson RoadDickerson, Md.. 20842301-428-8243

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

U.S. Post Office FriendshipHeights Station5530 Wisconsin Ave.Chevy Chase, Md. 20815301-941-2695

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

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

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

Kensington Main Office10325 Kensington ParkwayKensington, Md. 20895301-949-2863

Kentlands Post Office618 Center Point WayGaithersburg, Md. 20878301-869-4866

Post Office: 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 Post Office10079 Stedwick RoadMontgomery Village, Md. 20886301-208-3716

National Naval Medical CenterStation8901 Rockville PikeBethesda, Md. 20889301-941-2786

Olney Post Office3570 Olney-Laytonsville RoadOlney, Md.20832301-260-9013

Post Office: Pike Station143 Rollins Ave.Rockville, Md. 20852301-231-5973

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

Post Office: Rockville Main Office500 N. Washington St.Rockville, Md. 20850301-762-5802

Sandy Spring Main Office901 Olney-Sandy Spring RoadSandy SpringMd.20860

301-924-1634

Silver Spring Main Office8653 16th StreetSilver Spring, Md. 20910301-608-1300

Silver Spring Finance Center8455 Colesville RoadSilver Spring, Md. 20910301-608-1305

Suburban Maryland P&DC16501 Shady Grove RoadGaithersburg, Md.20898301-330-5757

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

Post Office: 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

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

POST OFFICES

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Riders with the First GREAT Montgomery Bike Summit bike up Second Street in Silver Springin April.

TOM FEDOR/THE GAZETTE

Damascus High School chamber singers soloists Brianna Nelson, 15, and Rodesia Roberts, 16, per-form “Homeward Bound” with their peers before the American Legion Post 171 Veterans Day serviceat the social hall in Damascus in November.

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TRASHThe Montgomery County

Division of SolidWaste Servic-es provides refuse collectionservices to a portion of thecounty’s single-family resi-dents, predominantly in thedowncounty area. Residentsliving in the remainder of thecounty must subscribe forrefuse collection services withprivate collectors or obtainservice through their home-owner associations. Peopleliving in municipalities mustcontact their local jurisdic-tion for more information.For questions about trash, callthe county at 240-777-0311 orvisit www.montgomerycoun-tymd.gov/solidwaste. To dropoff trash, call the Shady GroveProcessing Facility & TransferStation in Derwood at 240-777-6560.

RECYCLINGThe Montgomery County

Division of SolidWaste Ser-vices provides recycling col-lection services to all single-family households in the

county, with the exception ofhouseholds in municipalitieswhere their local jurisdictionor a private collector providesrecycling collection services.In the blue recycling bin, resi-dents can recycle glass bottlesand jars, aluminum cans andfoil products, bi-metal steel/tin cans, aerosol cans thatcontained non-hazardous ornon-automotive materials,and plastic bottles, contain-ers, jars, tubs, lids, pails,buckets and flower pots. Inthe blue wheeled recyclingcart residents can recyclecardboard boxes, newspaper,magazines, office and copierpaper, telephone books, pa-perback and hardcover books,shredded paper, milk andjuice cartons and frozen foodboxes. By using reusable con-tainers or paper lawn bags,residents may recycle grass,leaves, garden trimmingsand brush. Or, try backyardcomposting of leaves andgrass, or grasscycling byleaving grass clippings on thelawn after mowing. To recyclescrap metal items such as

appliances, bicycles, metalfurniture, lawn mowers, filingcabinets and more, call DSWSthe business day before yourrecycling collection day toschedule a special scrapmetal recycling collection.Curbside recycling collec-tion is once per week andrecyclables must be set out atthe curb by 7 a.m. The countyalso recycles other items suchas computers, televisions andother consumer electronicitems, motor oil, antifreeze,tires, textiles, used cookingoil and reusable buildingsupplies. These items canbe dropped off in person atthe Shady Grove ProcessingFacility & Transfer Station/Recycling Center located at16101/16105 Frederick Roadin Derwood. For more infor-mation about recycling, callthe county at 240-777-0311,or visit www.montgomery-countymd.gov/recycling.

MONTGOMERY COUNTYANIMAL CONTROL

Montgomery County

issues animal-related li-censes and permits, conductsinspections of animal-relatedbusinesses, and investigatesanimal cruelty, nuisance, andbite cases. The county alsomanages a rabies preventionprogram, which includesprojects to encourage pet vac-cinations, to reduce the num-ber of at-large dogs and cats,and to control rabid wildlife.In addition, the Countyremoves dead animals fromcounty roads. The Division ofAnimal Control and HumaneTreatment is part of theMontgomery County PoliceDepartment.

The Montgomery CountyHumane Society and AnimalShelter provides rescue, care,adoption, handles lost andfound reports, returns lostpets to owners, and provideshumane euthanasia of stray,unwanted, or wild animals.On-going public educationefforts encourage the propercare and handling of ani-mals. For pet complaints, lostand found reports, licenses,to report dead animals on

roads, low-cost spay/neuter

program, etc. contact the

Montgomery County Animal

Control, Humane Society and

Animal Shelter.

For animal licenses or

issues in the City of Gaithers-

burg or the City of Rockville,

contact that city’s department

of Animal Control.

Montgomery County AnimalServices and Adoption Centerand Department of Police, AnimalServices Division

240 773-5900

Dead animal pick up call31120855

Wildlife Nuisance Problems(birds in attic, groundhogs underporches, etc.)

301-279-8000

Animal Emergencies240-773-5900

Rockville City Department ofAnimal Control

240-314-8930

Gaithersburg City Department ofAnimal Control 301-258-6343

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GAZETTE FILE PHOTOS

Above, Stephanie Kramer (center), 6th grade reading and English teacherat Rocky Hill Middle School, leads her class through the halls on the firstday of school.

At right: Jun Zhou, a scientist for GeneImmune Biotechnology, does aninventory of samples in the lab at the William E. Hanna Center forInnovation at Shady Grove.

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Montgomery County’slargest electric company isPotomac Electric Power Co.(Pepco).

Potomac Edison (aFirstEnergy Company) andBaltimoreGas & Electric(BGE) provide electric servicein small areas ofMontgomeryCounty.

WashingtonGas Co. sup-plies natural gas in the county.

Verizon is the “incum-bent” local telephone servicein theWashington, D.C.,region.

Comcast is themainprovider of cable televisionservices for the county. A jointventure involving Pepco andResidential CommunicationsNetwork also sells cableTV,phone and Internet accesspackages in parts of thecounty.

Water and sewer serviceinMontgomery County isprovided by theWashingtonSuburban Sanitary Commis-sion.

Utilities operating inMaryland are regulatedthrough theMaryland PublicService Commission.

Baltimore Gas & Electric2 Center Plaza110W. Fayette St.Baltimore,MD21201Residential Customer

Service: 800-685-0123Business Customer Ser-

vice: 800-265-6177To report an outage: 877-

778-2222www.bge.com

Maryland Public ServiceCommission

6 St. Paul St., 16th floorBaltimore,MD21202410-767-8000800-492-0474webapp.psc.state.md.us

Pepco701 9th Street, N.W.Washington, DC 20068Customer Service: 202-

833-7500Outages and Emergencies:

1-877-737-2662www.pepco.com

Potomac Edison

800 CabinHill DriveGreensburg, PA 156011-800-686-0011To report an outage:

1-888-544-4877www.firstenergycorp.com

Verizon Corporate Offices

140West St.NewYork, NY 10007800-837-4966www.verizon.com

Washington Gas Co.

Mailing Address, Attn.Customer Care

6801 Industrial RoadSpringfield,VA 22151Gas Emergency Line: 703-

750-1400 or 800-752-7520Customer Service and Bill-

ing: 703-750-1000www.washgas.comWalk-InOffices:

100H St., NWFirst FloorWashington, DC 20080

3101Martin Luther KingJr. Ave., SE

Washington, DC 20032

1800N.Market St.Frederick,MD21701

350Hillandale LaneWinchester,VA 22602

Washington Suburban SanitaryCommission (WSSC)

14501 Sweitzer LaneLaurel,MD20707Emergency or 24-Hour

Service: 301-206-4002Toll Free: 800-826-6439Customer Relations: 301-

206-4001Main: 301-206-9772 or

301-206-8000

UTILITIES

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Gabe Schierkolk, 6, carries the banner for the National Museum of Health and Medicine during the annual MontgomeryCounty Thanksgiving parade as it marches through downtown Silver Spring in November.

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LIBR ARIESMontgomery County

Public Libraries is yourdestination for aworld of freeinformation, education andentertainment—all availablewith your free library card.Materials for adults, teensand children are part of everylibrary’s collection.Need to find a job?Want

to knowhow to ace the SATs,build a deck, train your dog,write awill, loseweight or re-pair your PC? All this informa-tion andmore are free at yourlocal library.Do you enjoy reading but

never have enough time tosit downwith a book?Thelibrary’s thousands of bookson tape or CD can entertainand educate you in your caror at your exercise class.Youalso can check out freeDVDsfor children and adults.Don’t have your own

computer at home, or don’thave Internet access?Yourlocal library has PCs to use atno charge, with Internet ac-cess,MSWord andMSExcelavailable. Have your ownwireless enabled laptop? AllMontgomery County librariesare freewireless hotspots.Programs for all ages, from

babies to seniors, are offeredat various branches. Elec-tronic resources are availablefor businesses and personalinvestors. NewAmericans canaccess computers, electronicresources and language learn-ing labs, join ConversationClubs to learn English andparticipate in Spanish andChinese Conversation Clubs.

Twinbrook Library202 Meadow Hall DriveRockville, Md. 20851240-777-0678301-929-5524 TTY

Administrative OfficesSuite 31021 Maryland Ave.Rockville, Md. 20850240-777-0002Ask-a-Librarian: 240-777-0001 240-777-0902 TTYwww.montgomerycountymd.gov/

library

Friends of the Library240-777-0020

Telephone Reference Information240-777-0001240-777-0902 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. 20872

240-773-9444301-253-0148 TTY

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

Gaithersburg Library18330 Montgomery Village Ave.Gaithersburg, Md. 20879240-773-9490301-840-2414 TTY

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

Kensington Park Library4201 Knowles Ave.Kensington, Md. 20895240-773-9515301-897-2250 TTY

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

Long Branch Library8800 Garland Ave.Silver Spring, Md. 20901

240-777-0910301-565-7662 TTY

Noyes Library for Young Children10237 Carroll PlaceKensington, Md. 20985240-773-9570

Olney Library3500 Olney-Laytonsville RoadOlney, Md. 20832240-773-9545301-570-1221 TTY

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)Library14910 Old Columbia PikeBurtonsville, Md. 20866240-773-9460

Quince Orchard Library15831 Quince Orchard RoadGaithersburg, Md. 20878

240-777-0200

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

DAN GROSS/THE GAZETTE

Helena Sonnier, 5, (center) reads “The Hungry Dinosaur” with her mom Jennifer Sonnier of Brinklow, (left) and her grandmother Susan White of Columbia (right) inthe children’s section of the new Olney Library.

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Montgomery County’sFire and Rescue Services(www.montgomerycoun-tymd.gov) are provided byvolunteers and career staff.

The Department ofFire and Rescue Servicesemploys full-time fire andrescue workers who areassigned to the various firedepartments throughout thecounty.

The components of theMontgomery County Fireand Rescue Services oper-ate under the policy-makingauthority of the Fire andRescue Commission.

Richard R. Bowers is thecounty’s fire chief, head ofthe Montgomery CountyFire and Rescue Service.

As of May 2012, head-quarters operations for thecounty’s police, fire andemergency management de-partments began relocatingto the Montgomery CountyPublic Safety Headquartersin Gaithersburg.

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 Chase RescueSquad Rescue 15020 Battery LaneBethesda, MD 20814240-773-4741

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

Cabin John VolunteerFire Station 108001 River RoadWest Bethesda, MD 20817240-773-4710

Cabin John Volunteer Fire

Station 309404 Falls RoadPotomac, MD 20854301-299-4300

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 VolunteerFire Station 1326334 Ridge RoadDamascus, MD 20872240-773-4713

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

Gaithersburg-Washington GroveFire Station 287272 Muncaster Mill RoadDerwood, MD 20855301-921-9330

Gaithersburg-Washington GroveFire Station 8801 Russell Ave.Gaithersburg, MD 20879301-948-0660

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

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

Glen Echo VolunteerFire Station 115920 Massachusetts Ave.Bethesda, MD 20816

240-773-4711

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

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

Hyattstown VolunteerFire Station 925801 Frederick RoadClarksburg, MD 20871240-773-4709

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

Kensington VolunteerFire Station 1812251 Georgia Ave.Wheaton, MD 20902240-773-4718

Kensington VolunteerFire Station 2112500 Veirs Mill RoadKensington, MD 20853301-929-8000

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

Kensington VolunteerFire Station 510620 Connecticut Ave.Kensington, MD 20895240-773-4705

Laytonsville District VolunteerFire Department, Station 1721400 Laytonsville RoadLaytonsville, MD 240-773-4717

Montgomery County Fire andRescue Service100 Edison Park DriveGaithersburg, MD 20878240-777-2400

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

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

Rockville Volunteer

Fire Station 3112100 Darnestown Road

North Potomac, MD 20878

240-773-4731

Rockville VolunteerFire Station 3311430 Falls Road

Potomac, MD 20854

301-299-7833

Sandy Spring VolunteerFire Station 417921 Brooke Road

Sandy Spring, MD 20860

401-774-7400

Sandy Spring VolunteerFire Station 4016911 Georgia Ave.

Olney, MD 20832

301-774-8882

Silver Spring VolunteerFire Station 18110 Georgia Ave.

Silver Spring, MD 20910

240-773-4701

Silver Spring VolunteerFire Station 16111 University Blvd. E.

Silver Spring, MD 20901

301-593-5371

Silver Spring VolunteerFire Station 191945 Seminary Road

Silver Spring, MD 20910

301-587-3400

Takoma Park VolunteerFire Station 27201 Carroll Ave.

Takoma Park, MD 20912

240-773-4702

Upper Montgomery CountyVolunteer Fire Station 1419801 Beallsville Road

Beallsville, MD 20839

240-773-4714

Wheaton Rescue Squad Rescue 211435 Grandview Ave.

Wheaton, MD 20902

240-773-4742

FIRE

THE GAZETTE

Firefighter Enrique Alfaro assists Jessani Collier, 11, as she uses a fire hose inTakoma Park.

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MONTGOMERY COUNTYPOLICE DEPARTMENT

TheMontgomery CountyPoliceDepartment hasmorethan 1,133 patrol officers,most of whomwork out of sixdistrict police stations andnumerous substations in themore populous regions of thecounty.The department is ledbyChief J. ThomasManger.

As ofMay 2012, head-quarters operations for thecounty’s police, fire andemergencymanagementdepartments began relocatingto theMontgomery CountyPublic SafetyHeadquarters inGaithersburg.

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

PARK POLICETheMontgomery County

Park Police is the law enforce-ment armof theMaryland-National Capital Park andPlanningCommission, a bi-county agency responsible forpark property inMontgomeryand PrinceGeorge’s counties.

The park system inMont-gomery County includes 410parkswithmore than 33,000acres and 200miles of hikingand biking trails. Also fallingunder park police jurisdictionare homes and businesseslocated in the park system.www.mc-mncppc.org

CRIME SOLVERSCrime Solvers is a program

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

USEFUL NUMBERSPolice Headquarters

J. Thomas MangerChief of Police2350 Research Blvd.Rockville, Md. 20850240-773-5000

Police Headquarters100 Edison Park DriveGaithersburg, Md. 20878240-279-8000www.montgomerycountymd.gov

Montgomery County Maryland-National Capital Park PoliceDivision12751 Layhill RoadWheaton, Md. 20906Emergencies: 301-949-3010Non-emergencies: 301-949-8010

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

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

Bethesda DistrictSecond District, serving the followingcommunities: Bethesda, Chevy Chase,Friendship Heights, Kensington, GarrettPark, portions of Silver Spring, NorthBethesda, Glen Echo, Cabin John andOakmont.David Falcinelli, Commander7359 Wisconsin Ave.Bethesda, Md. 20814301-652-9200

Silver Spring DistrictThird District, serving the followingcommunities: Silver Spring, surroundingdowntown area, White Oak, Hillandale,Fairland, Burtonsville, Takoma Park andsections of Colesville.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 District

Fifth District, serving the followingcommunities: Germantown, Damascus,Poolesville, Laytonsville, Hyattstown,Barnesville, Beallsville, Dickerson,Dawsonville, Boyds, Clarksburgand portions of Gaithersburg withLaytonsville ZIP code.Captain Dave Gillespie, Commander20000 Aircraft DriveGermantown, Md. 20874240-773-6200

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

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

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

Takoma Park Police Department7500 Maple Ave.301-270-1100www.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 Division240-773-5400

Fraud Section240-773-6330

Maryland State Police (Rockville)301-424-2101

Operation Runaway301-251-4545

POLICE

TOM FEDOR/THE GAZETTE

Sgt. Dave McBain leads the Montgomery County Police motor squad as theyescort Santa Claus in an armored police tactical vehicle during the annual“Santa Ride” on Dec. 18.

TOM FEDOR/THE GAZETTE

Olney community members gather in August outside the Fair Hill Shops forNational Night Out.

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or outsideMontgomery Countycall 240-777-0311

www.rideonbus.comTTY 301-251-4850

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Bar Association of Montgomery CountyThe Bar Foundation: 301-340-2534The Bar Foundation offers pro-bono legalservices and charitable support to thecommunity.27 W. Jefferson St.Rockville, Md., 20850301-424-3454Lawyer Referral Service: 301-279-9100Pro-Bono: 301-762-5831www.montbar.org

Charles W. Gilchrist Center for CulturalDiversityThe center offers basic legal assistance,citizenship and civic classes, immigrationadvice, health services, English classes andother resources.Wheaton Library Site11701 Georgia Ave.Wheaton, Md. 20902240-777-4950Upcounty Site12900 Middlebrook RoadGermantown. Md. 2087420874240-777-6950

Circuit Court of Montgomery CountyJudicial Center50 Maryland Ave.

Rockville, Md. 20850Clerk’s Office: 240-777-9466Jury duty questions: 240-777-9090lknight@mccourt.comCourthouses

Lawyer Referral Service301-279-9100

Maryland Legal Aid600 Jefferson PlazaSuite 430Rockville, Md. 20852855-880-9487www.mdlab.org9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday

Montgomery County Family Justice Center600 Jefferson PlazaSuite 500Rockville, Md. 20852240-773-044424-Hour Crisis Line: 240-777-40008:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday

Montgomery Medical and Dental Clinics12247 Georgia Ave.Silver Spring, Md.301-933-0868The Office of the Public Defender(criminal cases only)

191 E. Jefferson St.Rockville, Md. 20850301-563-8900http://www.opd.state.md.us/Silver Spring Office8552 Second Ave.Silver Spring, Md. 20910301-563-8701Pro Bono Program301-424-7651

Orphans Court50 Maryland Ave.Rockville, Md. 20850

Rockville Courthouse191 E. Jefferson St.Rockville, Md. 20850800-944-1341Administrative clerk: Judy LohmanCivil. criminal, traffic office: 301-563-8800

Silver Spring Courthouse8552 Second Ave.Silver Spring, Md. 20910

Spanish Catholic CenterCatholic Charities Archdiocese of Washington’sSpanish Catholic Center offers medical anddental clinics, job training programs, Englishclasses, a food pantry and case management

services in four locations. The center offersholistic services to immigrants from aroundthe world.201 E. Diamond Ave.3rd FloorGaithersburg, Md. 20877301-740-2523http://www.catholiccharitiesdc.org/page.aspx?pid=3578:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday

State’s Attorney’s OfficeState’s Attorney: John McCarthy (D)Fifth Floor50 Maryland Ave.Rockville, Md., 20850240-777-7300

Takoma East Silver Spring (TESS)Community Service Center8513 Piney Branch RoadSilver Spring, Md. 20901301-565-76759 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday. The centeralso reopens 6 to 8:30 p.m. on the first andthird Wednesday of each month for legalmatters only.

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Although itmight seemlike everyone in the countydrives, public transportationis widely available. There aremany alternatives to driv-ing. Below is information onwhere you can find a ticketto ride and a few tips on howyou canmore sanely reachyour destination.

Therearemanyways togetaroundMontgomeryCounty.Metrorail,MetrobusandRideOnserve thecounty.With theadditionofbicycle racksonallRideOnbuses, cyclingmaybeagoodalternative.

The best way to avoid traf-fic is to avoid driving duringrush hour. Peak travel timesgenerally are considered to be7 to 9:30 a.m. and 4 to 7 p.m.

METROBUS ANDMETRORAILCall the Washington Metropolitan

Area Transit Authority (WMATA) fora schedule of Metro trains or busroutes and fares.Montgomery County is served by theRed Line on Metro.WMATA: 202-637-7000TTY: 202-638-3780www.wmata.com

RIDING METROMetrorail opens at 5 a.m. weekdaysand at 7 a.m. weekends. It runsuntil midnight Sunday throughThursday and until 3 a.m. Fridayand Saturday nights. Holiday hoursvary.Fares run from $1.95 to $5 pertrip, depending on the distance andtime of day.Metrobus schedules vary by route.Regular fares are $1.70, expressfares are $3.56 with SmarTrip,$3.85 cash, senior/disabledfares are 75 cents SmarTrip and85 cents cash. Exact change isrequired unless you are using apass or SmarTrip card. A 20-centfee is added to regular fares duringpeak-of-the-peak period — 7:30to 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 to 6 p.m.based on the starting time of thetrip.Passes and farecards: A pass or

farecard is required to ride theMetro.Passes generally are good forunlimited rides during a specificperiod of time and can bepurchased online at www.wmata.com/fares/smartrip.Farecards are rechargeable andcan be purchased at vendingmachines in Metro stations.SmarTrip cards are permanent,rechargeable farecards that areused in place of a paper farecard.SmarTrip cards can be purchasedonline at www.wmata.com/fares/smartrip, at vending machines inMetro stations where parking isavailable, Metro sales offices, retailoutlets and commuter stores.To use a SmarTrip card, touch itto the circular target panels onfaregates, instead of inserting itthrough the slot.www.wmata.com/fares/smartripwww.wmata.com

PARKINGSmarTrip cards are the only way topay for parking at Metro-operatedparking lots.Parking: WMATA MetroAccessProvides alternative transportationfor those unable to use existing

bus, rail and taxi services from 5a.m. until midnight Monday throughThursday; 5 a.m. Friday to 3 a.m.Saturday; 7 a.m. Saturday to 3a.m. Sunday; Sunday 7 a.m. tomidnight.301-562-5360TTY: 301-588-7535Parking: MARC RailConnects Martinsburg, W.Va., withUnion Station in Washington onweekdays — stopping at Dickerson,Barnesville, Boyds, Germantown,Metropolitan Grove, Gaithersburg,Washington Grove, Rockville,Garrett Park, Kensington and SilverSpring.800-325-7245www.mtamaryland.govParking: Ride OnThe county’s bus lines connectsuburban communities withMetrobus and Metrorail service.Timetables and more informationavailable at www.RideOnBus.com.Ride On buses run from 4 a.m. to2 a.m. Monday through Saturdayand from 4:30 a.m. to 1:30 a.m.Sunday. Schedules vary by route.One-day, two-week, 20-trip andyouth passes also are available andcan be purchased online at www.montgomerycountymd.gov/content/

dpwt/transit, or at Giant Foodstores, Safeway stores, White FlintMall, regional service centers andcounty libraries.The SmarTrip card now works onRide On.Within county: 311Outside county: 240-777-0311www.RideOnBus.comFor passes: www.montgomerycountymd.gov/content/dpwt/transitParking: DisabledPeople in wheelchairs can getinformation about buses suited forthe disabled. Call Ride On at 240-777-5870, or (TTY) 240-777-5869.The county provides subsidizedtaxi trips for low-income residents,residents with disabilities andseniors. For more information onCall ’N’ Ride, call 301-948-5409 orvisit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.Montgomery County Department ofPublic Works and Transportationprovides information regardingtransit, parking, signals, signing,marking and highway servicesthroughout Montgomery County.Call 301-948-5409 or visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov/disability.

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The Montgomery CountyChamber of Commerce advo-cates on behalf of its membercompanies, and businesses ingeneral, to promote a healthybusiness environment andsound governmental policies.Local businesses can use theirchambers of commerce for net-working purposes.

The Tech Council of Mary-land is a member-driven or-ganization that says it is thevoice of, and advocate for, thehigh-technology community inMaryland.

The Greater WashingtonBoard of Trade is a regionalchamber of commerce for Sub-urban Maryland, Washington,D.C., and Northern Virginia.

Greater Bethesda-Chevy Chase7910 Woodmont Ave.Suite 1204Bethesda, MD 20814301-652-4900bccchamber.org

Gaithersburg-GermantownChamber of Commerce910 Clopper Road

Suite 205 NGaithersburg, MD 20878301-840-1400ggchamber.org

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

Olney Chamber of Commerce3460 Olney-Laytonsville RoadSuite 211Olney, MD 20832301-774-7117olneymd.orgchamber@olneymd.org

Poolesville Area Chamber ofCommerceP.O. Box 256Poolesville, MD 20837301-349-5753pacc.ccinfo@poolesvillechamber.com

Potomac10220 River RoadP.O. Box 59160Potomac, MD 20859301-299-2170

potomacchamber.org

Rockville Chamber ofCommerce1 Research CourtSuite 450Rockville, MD 20850301-424-9300rockvillechamber.orgrockville@rockvillechamber.org

Greater Silver Spring8601 Georgia Ave.Suite 203Silver Spring, MD 20910301-565-3777silverspringchamber.com

Wheaton & Kensington Chamberof Commerce2401 Blueridge Ave.Suite 101Wheaton, MD 20902301-949-0080wkchamber.orgcontactus@wkchamber.org

Hispanic Chamber of Commerceof Montgomery County4833 Rugby Ave.Suite 500-ABethesda, MD 20814301-842-4226

http://hccmc.org/info@hccmc.org

African American Chamberof Commerce of MontgomeryCountyP.O. Box 2206Montgomery Village, MD 20886301-428-9715aacc-mc.cominfo@aacc-mc.com

Mid-Atlantic Hispanic Chamberof CommerceP.O. Box 910Germantown, MD 20875202-587-0736mahcc.org

Asian Pacific AmericanChamber of Commerce3204 Tower Oaks Blvd.Suite 208ARockville, MD20852301-424-1471apacc.usinfo@apacc.us

Rockville EconomicDevelopment Inc.95 Monroe St.Rockville, MD 20850

301-315-8096rockvilleredi.org

Montgomery County Businessand Professional Women301-466-2653

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

Montgomery CountyConference CenterThe largest meeting facility inMontgomery County and oneof the largest ballrooms in theWashington, D.C. metropolitan area– the conference center includes40,000 square feet of meetingspace and 450 guestrooms.5701 Marinelli RoadNorth Bethesda, MD 20852301-984-0004Fax 301-984-1209montgomerycountymd.gov/mcgtmpl.asp?url=content/ded/Cc/index.asp

BUSINESSES

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TheDepartment of Health andHuman Services (www.montgomery-countymd.gov) provides services foradults, substance abusers, the agingand disabled, children, families andcrime victims. Some services caterto low-income residents and arebased on financial eligibility. Eligibleresidents will not be denied servicesbecause they cannot pay.

HOSPITALSChildren’s Regional Outpatient Center ofMontgomery CountyShady Grove Medical Park9850 Key West Ave.Second and Fourth FloorsRockville, MD 20850301-765-5400800-787-0243www.cnmc.orgHoly Cross Hospital1500 Forest Glen RoadSilver Spring, MD 20910301-754-7000www.holycrosshealth.orgMedStar Montgomery Medical Center18101 Prince Philip DriveOlney, MD 20832301-774-8882

www.medstarmontgomery.orgShady Grove Adventist Hospital9901 Medical Center DriveRockville, MD 20850240-826-6000www.shadygroveadventisthospital.comShady Grove Adventist Emergency Center19731 Germantown RoadGermantown, MD 20874301-444-8000www.adventisthealthcare.com/locations/shady-grove-adventist-hospitalSuburban Hospital8600 Old Georgetown RoadBethesda, MD 20814301-896-3100www.suburbanhospital.orgWashington Adventist Hospital7600 Carroll Ave.Takoma Park, MD 20912301-891-7600www.washingtonadventisthospital.comGermantown Health CenterUpcounty Regional Services Center12900 Middlebrook RoadSecond floorGermantown, MD 20874240-777-3420Piccard Drive Health Center1335 Piccard DriveRockville, MD 20850240-777-0311East County Regional Services CenterThe East County Citizens Advisory Board

represents citizens in a 47.5-square-milearea that includes the Colesville, Cloverly,Fairland and White Oak communities. The18-member board advises the county executiveof East County citizens’ issues and concerns,advocates for regional priorities and helps tofacilitate solutions.??The board meets at 7:15p.m. the first Wednesday of each month at thecenter.Jewru Bandeh, directorEastern County Health Center3300 Briggs Chaney RoadSilver Spring, MD 20904240-777-8400Silver Spring Health Center8630 Fenton St.Silver Spring, MD 20910240-777-3160Dennis Avenue Health Center2000 Dennis Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20902240-777-1790

HOTLINESDisease Control and Vital Records240-777-1755Communicable Diseases240-777-1790 or 240-777-1755 afterhoursHIV/AIDS/STD Testing Program240-777-1760Immunization Program240-777-1050Refugee Health Service

240-777-3102Tuberculosis Control240-777-1800

CRISIS SERVICES24-Hour Telephone and Walk-in CrisisCenter1301 Piccard DriveFirst FloorRockville, MD 20850240-777-4000Outpatient Counseling Center for DomesticViolence1301 Piccard DriveRockville, MD 20850240-777-4195Adult Protective Services401 Hungerford Drive, 3rd floorRockville, MD 20850240-777-3000Aging and Disability Services401 Hungerford DriveRockville, MD 20850240-777-3000Child Protective Services1301 Piccard DriveRockville, MD 20850240-777-44178:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., answering service 5 p.m.to 8:30 a.m.

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Our Facility FeaturesChiropractic & PhysiotherapyMassage TherapyBalance, Agility & Coordination StudioNutrition & Weight Loss ProgramsAccepting Most Insurance PlansFree Consultation

Conditions TreatedWhiplash & Motor Vehicle Accident InjuriesChronic Lower Back & Hip PainSciatic Nerve CompressionDisc Injury & DegenerationArthritic PainHeadachesRotator Cuff SyndromeCarpal Tunnel Syndrome

Functional WellnessWhen a joint doesn’t move properly, or at all, the resultsare pain and poor function. Chiropractic adjustmentsare more about proper movement than they areabout alignment. Our aim is to get joints moving, thenteach you how to keep them moving - this is functionalwellness.

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Conflict Resolution Center ofMontgomery County301-652-0717www.crcmc.org

HOTLINESMental health 24-hour hotline301-738-2255Abused Persons Programs240-777-4673Crisis Center240-777-4000Victim Assistance and SexualAssault Program240-777-1355

HOSPICESMontgomery Hospice Inc.1355 Piccard DriveSuite 100Rockville, MD 20850301-921-4400www.montgomeryhospice.orgCasey House6001 Muncaster Mill RoadRockville, MD 20855240-631-6800www.montgomeryhospice.orgHospice Caring Inc.518 S. Frederick Ave.Gaithersburg, MD 20877301-869-4673

www.hospicecaring.orgHoly Cross Home Care/HospiceAgency11800 Tech RoadSilver Spring, MD 20904301-754-7740www.holycrosshealth.orgJewish Social Service AgencyHospice6123 Montrose RoadRockville, MD 20852301-881-3700www.jssa.orgMental HealthJewish Social Service AgencyAutism spectrum disorders acrossthe lifespan of the child, teen andfamily services, special needsservices, workshops and groupsThe Ina Kay Building200 Wood Hill RoadRockville, MD 20850301-838-4200301-816-2633 – client intakeJewish Social Service AgencySenior services, special needsservices, workshops and groups6123 Montrose RoadRockville, MD 20852301-816-2676www.jssa.orgThreshold Services Inc.1398 Lamberton DriveSilver Spring, MD 20902301-754-1102www.thresholdservices.orgCornerstone Outpatient MentalHealth Center

751 Twinbrook ParkwayRockville, MD 20851301-838-4100Threshold Services OutpatientMental Health Center8818 Georgia Ave.Second floorSilver Spring, MD 20910301-563-7000Screening and AssessmentServices for Children andAdolescents7300 Calhoun PlaceSuite 600Rockville, MD 20855240-777-1430

OTHERChildren and Parents ProgramImmunization outreach servicesare available to private providers,community-based organizationsand parents to raise communityawareness regarding vaccine-preventable diseases.501 Hampton Park Blvd.Capitol Heights, MD 20743301-324-2872For vaccination locations, 301-583-3300TDD: 301-883-7230

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GEORGE P. SMITH/FOR THE GAZETTE

The United States Army Third U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) providesan Honor Guard and Colonial Fife and Drum Corps for the 30th annual OlneyDays Parade.

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BOARD OF EDUCATIONThe school boardmembers are:• Judith RinggoldDocca (Dist. 1) ofMontgomery

Village, term ends 2014• Rebecca Smondrowski (Dist. 2) of Gaithers-

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

ends 2014• Christopher S. Barclay (Dist. 4) ofTakoma Park,

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

ends 2014• Philip Kauffman (At-large) of Olney, board vice

president, term ends 2016• Shirley Brandman (At-large) of Bethesda, term

ends 2014• JohnMannes, student boardmember, one-year

term ends June 30, 2013.

STUDENTSMontgomery County’s public school population

continues to grow in numbers and diversity.The 2012-13 enrollment in county public schools

is about 149,000with students attending one of 202county schools.

The school system’s population representsseveral ethnic groups, as of the 2011-2012 schoolyear: 33 percent white, 26.6 percentHispanic, 21.3percent African-American and 14.3 percent Asian.School system students come frommore than 160foreign countries.

Of the county’s school-age children, 85 percentare enrolled in public school. The rest attend privateschools or are home-schooled.

Each school serves students who livewithinthe boundaries of one of the county’s high schoolclusters. Clusters include one ormore high schools,

one ormoremiddle schools and several elementaryschools.

To determinewhich school serves your area, visitmcpsmd.org and select School Assignment Locateror call 240-314-4710.

REGISTRATIONMaryland law requires children ages 5 to 16 to

attend school. Childrenwho turn 5 on or beforeSept. 1, 2013,must enroll in school for the 2013-14school year. Elementary and secondary schoolshave registration sessions through the summer.

Students who are notU.S. citizensmay registerat the International Student AdmissionsOffice,RockingHorse RoadCenter, 4910MaconRoad,Rockville. For information, call 301-230-0686.

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

COUNTY SCHOOLS

SCHOOL CALENDAR

AUG. 26: First day of school for students JAN. 1: New Year’s Day. Offices and schools closed.

SEPT. 1: Labor Day. Offices and schools closed.

SEPT. 24: Tentative early release day. Students dismissed after lunch.

SEPT. 25: Rosh Hashanah. No school for students and teachers.

OCT. 17: MSEA Conference/MCAAP Fall Conference. No school for students.

OCT. 31: Professional day for teachers. No school for students.

NOV. 4: Election Day. Offices and schools closed.

NOV. 10: Early-release day K-8. Parent conferences. Students dismissed after lunch.

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

NOV. 26: Early release prior to Thanksgiving holiday.

NOV. 27-28: Thanksgiving. Offices and schools closed.

DEC. 24-25: Offices and schools closed.

DEC. 26, 29, 30, 31: Winter break. No school for students and teachers.

JAN. 2: Winter break. No school for students and teachers.

JAN. 19: Dr. Martin L. King Jr. Day. Offices and schools closed.

JAN. 20: Professional day for teachers. No school for students.

FEB. 16: Presidents Day. Offices and schools closed.

FEB. 27: Tentative early-release day. Students dismissed after lunch.

MARCH 27: Professional day for teachers. No school for students.

APRIL 3: Good Friday. Offices and schools closed.

APRIL 6: Easter. Offices and schools closed.

APRIL 7-10: Spring break. No school for students and teachers.

MAY 25: Memorial Day. Offices and schools closed.

JUNE 12: Last day of school for students. Students dismissed after lunch.

JUNE 15: Professional day for teachers.

2014 2015

SCHOOL CONTINGENCY CALENDARIf the school year should bedisruptedby emergencies and schools are closed, the school yearwill be extended. If schools are closedby 5days, the school yearwill be extendedby 1dayto June 15, 2015; 6 days, 2 days to June 15 and16, 2015; 7 days, 3 days to June 15, 16 and17, 2015; 8 days, 4 days to June 15, 16, 17 and18; 9 days, 5 days to June 15, 16, 17, 18 and19, 2015.

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WINSTON CHURCHILLCLUSTER

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

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

Herbert Hoover MiddleTemporary location until Aug. 2013:6300 Tilden LaneRockville, MD 208528810 Post Oak RoadPotomac, MD 20854301-469-1010

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

Beverly Farms Elementary8501 Postoak RoadPotomac, MD 20854301-469-1050

Potomac Elementary10311 River RoadPotomac, MD 20854301-469-1042

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

Wayside Elementary10011 Glen RoadPotomac, MD 20854301-279-8484

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 Drive

Germantown, 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

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

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

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

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

Northwood High919 University Blvd. W.

Silver Spring, MD 20901301-649-8088

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Flora M. Singer ElementarySchool

2600 Hayden DriveSilver Spring, MD 20902301-649-8000

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

New Hampshire EstatesElementary8720 Carroll Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20903301-431-7607

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

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

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

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

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

Rolling Terrace ElementarySpanish Immersion/InternationalMagnet705 Bayfield St.Takoma Park, MD 20912301-431-7600

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wheaton Woods Elementary4510 Faroe PlaceRockville, MD 0853301-929-2018

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

GAITHERSBURGCLUSTERGaithersburg High101 Education BoulevardGaithersburg, 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 20877

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301-840-7136

Goshen Elementary8701 Warfield RoadGaithersburg, MD 20882301-840-8165

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

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

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

Washington Grove Elementary8712 Oakmont St.Gaithersburg, MD 20877301-840-7120

WALTER JOHNSON CLUSTERWalter Johnson High6400 Rock Spring DriveBethesda, MD 20814301-803-7100

North Bethesda 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 20852301-230-5919

Garrett Park Elementary4810 Oxford St.Kensington, MD 20895301-929-2170

Kensington Parkwood Elementary4710 Saul RoadKensington, MD 20895301-571-6949

Luxmanor Elementary6201 Tilden LaneRockville, MD 20852301-230-5914

Wyngate Elementary9300 Wadsworth DriveBethesda, MD 20817301-571-6979

COL. ZADOK MAGRUDERCLUSTERCol. 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 Elementary 18425 FlowerHill WayGaithersburg, MD 20879301-840-7161

Mill Creek Towne Elementary17700 Park Mill DriveDerwood, MD 20855301-840-7149

Judith A. Resnik Elementary

7301 Hadley Farms DriveGaithersburg, MD 20879301-670-8200

Sequoyah Elementary17301 Bowie Mill RoadDerwood, MD 20855301-840-5335

RICHARDMONTGOMERY CLUSTERRichard Montgomery High250 Richard Montgomery DriveRockville, MD 20852301-610-8000

Julius West Middle651 Great Falls RoadRockville, MD 20850301-279-3979

Beall Elementary451 Beall Ave.Rockville, MD 20850301-279-8460

College Gardens Elementary1700 Yale PlaceRockville, MD 20850301-279-8470

Ritchie Park Elementary 1514Dunster RoadRockville, MD 20854301-279-8475

Twinbrook Elementary5911 Ridgway Ave.

Rockville, MD 20851301-230-5925

NORTHEASTCONSORTIUMJames Hubert Blake High300 Norwood RoadSilver Spring, MD 20905301-879-1300

Paint Branch High14121 Old Columbia PikeBurtonsville, MD 20866301-388-9900

Springbrook High201 Valley Brook DriveSilver Spring, MD 20904301-989-5700

Benjamin Banneker Middle14800 Perrywood DriveBurtonsville, MD 20866301-989-5747

Briggs Chaney Middle1901 Rainbow DriveSilver Spring, MD 20905301-989-6000

William H. Farquhar Middle16915 Batchellors Forest RoadOlney, MD 20832301-924-3100

Francis Scott Key Middle

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910 Schindler DriveSilver Spring, MD 20903301-422-5600

White Oak Middle12201 New Hampshire Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20904301-989-5780

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

Cresthaven Elementary School1234 Cresthaven DriveSilver Spring, MD 20903301-431-7622

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

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

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 20904301-989-5662

Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary1200 Swingingdale DriveSilver Spring, MD 20905

301-989-6030

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 20904301-989-5676

Northwest ClusterNorthwest High13501 Richter Farm RoadGermantown, MD 20874301-601-4660

Roberto Clemente Middle18808 Waring Station RoadGermantown, MD 20874301-601-0344

Kingsview Middle18909 Kingsview RoadGermantown, MD 20874301-601-4611

Lakelands Park Middle1200 Main St.Gaithersburg, MD 20878301-670-1400

Clopper Mill Elementary

18501 Cinnamon DriveGermantown, MD 20874301-353-8065

Darnestown Elementary15030 Turkey Foot RoadGaithersburg, MD 20878301-840-7157

Diamond Elementary4 Marquis DriveGaithersburg, MD 20878301-840-7177

Germantown Elementary19110 Liberty Mill RoadGermantown, MD 20874301-353-8050

Great Seneca Creek Elementary13010 Dairymaid DriveGermantown, MD 20874301-353-8500

Ronald McNair Elementary13881 Hopkins RoadGermantown, MD 20874301-353-0854

Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary13902 Bromfield RoadGermantown, MD 20874301-601-4350

POOLESVILLE CLUSTERPoolesville High17501 West Willard Road

Poolesville, MD 20837301-972-7900

John Poole Middle17014 Tom Fox Ave.Poolesville, MD 20837301-972-7979

Poolesville Elementary19565 Fisher Ave.Poolesville, MD 20837301-972-7960

Monocacy Elementary18801 Barnesville RoadDickerson, MD 20842301-972-7990

QUINCE ORCHARD CLUSTERQuince Orchard High15800 Quince Orchard RoadGaithersburg, MD 20878301-840-4686

Ridgeview Middle16600 Raven Rock DriveGaithersburg, MD 20878301-840-4770

Brown Station Elementary851 Quince Orchard Blvd.Gaithersburg, MD 20878301-840-7172

Rachel Carson Elementary

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100 Tschiffely Square RoadGaithersburg, MD 20878301-840-5333

Fields Road Elementary1 School DriveGaithersburg, MD 20878301-840-7131

Jones Lane Elementary15110 Jones LaneGaithersburg, MD 20878301-840-8160

Thurgood Marshall Elementary12260 McDonald Chapel DriveGaithersburg, MD 20878301-670-8282

SENECA VALLEYCLUSTERSeneca Valley High19401 Crystal Rock DriveGermantown, MD 20874301-353-8000

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle13737 Wisteria DriveGermantown, MD 20874301-353-8080

Lake Seneca Elementary13600 Wanegarden Drive

Germantown, MD 20874301-353-0929

S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary12500 Wisteria DriveGermantown, MD 20874301-353-0910

Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary21301 Seneca Crossing DriveGermantown, MD 20876301-353-0994

Waters Landing Elementary13100 Waters Landing DriveGermantown, MD 20874301-353-0915

SHERWOOD CLUSTERSherwood High300 Olney-Sandy Spring RoadSandy Spring, MD 20860301-924-3200

Rosa M. Parks Middle19200 Olney Mill RoadOlney, MD 20832301-924-3180

Belmont Elementary19528 Olney Mill RoadOlney, MD 20832301-924-3140

Brooke Grove Elementary2700 Spartan RoadOlney, MD 20832301-924-3154

Greenwood Elementary3336 Gold Mine RoadBrookeville, MD 20833301-924-3145

Olney Elementary3401 Queen Mary DriveOlney, MD 20832301-924-3126

WATKINS MILLCLUSTERWatkins Mill High10301 Apple Ridge RoadGaithersburg, MD 20879301-840-3959

Montgomery Village Middle19300 Watkins Mill RoadGaithersburg, MD 20886301-840-4660

South Lake Elementary18201 Contour RoadGaithersburg, MD 20877301-840-7141

Stedwick Elementary10631 Stedwick RoadMontgomery Village, MD 20886301-840-7187

Watkins Mill Elementary19001 Watkins Mill RoadMontgomery Village, MD 20886301-840-7181

Whetstone Elementary19201 Thomas Farm Road

Gaithersburg, MD 20879301-840-7191

WALT WHITMANCLUSTERWalt Whitman High7100 Whittier Blvd.Bethesda, MD 20817301-320-6600

Thomas W. Pyle Middle6311 Wilson LaneBethesda, MD 20817301-320-6540

Bannockburn Elementary6520 Dalroy LaneBethesda, MD 20817301-320-6555

Bethesda Elementary7600 Arlington RoadBethesda, MD 20814301-657-4979

Bradley Hills Elementary8701 Harsdale Ave.Bethesda, MD 20817301-571-6966

Burning Tree Elementary7900 Beech Tree RoadBethesda, MD 20817301-320-6510

Carderock Springs Elementary7401 Persimmon Tree LaneBethesda, MD 20817

301-469-1034

Wood Acres Elementary5800 Cromwell DriveBethesda, MD 20816301-320-6502

WOOTTON CLUSTERThomas S. Wootton High2100 Wootton ParkwayRockville, MD 20850301-279-8550

Cold Spring Elementary9201 Falls Chapel WayPotomac, MD 20854301-279-8480

DuFief Elementary15001 DuFief DriveGaithersburg, MD 20878301-279-4980

Fallsmead Elementary1800 Greenplace TerraceRockville, MD 20850301-279-4984

Lakewood Elementary2534 Lindley TerraceRockville, MD 20850301-279-8465

Stone Mill Elementary14323 Stonebridge View DriveNorth Potomac, MD 20878301-279-4975

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Some of Maryland’s majorcolleges and universities havebranches in MontgomeryCounty. Their programs servecounty students lookingto pursue studies on bothundergraduate and graduatelevels.

JOHNS HOPIKINSUNIVERSITYMontgomery County Campus9601 Medical Center DriveRockville, MD 20850301-294-7000www. jhu.edu

MONTGOMERY COLLEGEMontgomery College serves about60,000 students per year throughcredit and non-credit programs atcampuses in Germantown, Rockvilleand Takoma Park/Silver Spring,and at work force developmentand continuing education centers inGaithersburg, Wheaton and SilverSpring.The college offers more than 130degree and certificate programs

that prepare students to earn anassociate degree, transfer to a four-year college or university, enter thejob market, upgrade career skills,complete an apprenticeship or takeenrichment courses. Day, eveningand weekend courses are availablein subjects ranging from accountingand applied geography to automotivetechnology and computer science.www.montgomerycollege.edu

Montgomery College Rockvillecampus51 Mannakee St.Rockville, MD 20850240-567-5000Montgomery College Germantowncampus20200 Observation DriveGermantown, MD 20876240-567-7700

Montgomery College TakomaPark/Silver Spring campus7600 Takoma Ave.Takoma Park, MD 20912240-567-1300

Gaithersburg Business TrainingCenter12 S. Summit Ave.Gaithersburg, MD 20877240-567-1863

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

Johns Hopkins University

UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OFMARYLAND UNIVERSITIESAT SHADY GROVEThe Universities at Shady Groveopened in fall 2000 on 50 acres atthe intersection of Darnestown andShady Grove roads in Rockville. Thecenter is in collaboration with nineof the 11 degree-granting UniversitySystem of Maryland institutions,and offers daytime undergraduateupper-division courses for studentsto complete their final two years ofstudy for a bachelor’s degree. TheShady Grove campus also offersevening and weekend undergraduateand graduate programs.

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

WASHINGTON ADVENTISTUNIVERSITY7600 Flower Ave.

Takoma Park, MD 20912301-891-4000www.wau.edu

HIGHER EDUCATION

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Academy 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.orgA Muslim community school forstudents grades Pre-K through 12

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

Barnesville School21830 Peach Tree RoadBarnesville, Md. 20838301-972-0341www.barnesvilleschool.org

Barrie School13500 Layhill RoadSilver Spring, Md. 20906

301-576-2800www.barrie.org

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

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

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

Charles E. Smith Jewish DaySchool301-881-1400www.cesjds.orgGrades K-6:1901 E. Jefferson St.Rockville, Md. 20852Grades 7-12:11710 Hunters LaneRockville, Md. 20852

Children’s Learning Center4511 Bestor DriveRockville, Md. 20853

301-871-6600www.clcMd..org

Christ Episcopal School22 West Jefferson St.Rockville, Md. 20850301-424-6550www.cesrockville.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

Echelon Academy900 Olney Sandy Spring RoadSandy Spring, Md. 20854301-570-0999www.echelonacademy.com

Evergreen Montessori School10700 Georgia Ave.Silver Spring, Md. 20902301-942-5979www.evergreenschool.com

Faith Arts Academy13618 Layhill Road

Silver Spring, Md. 20906301-438-2012

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

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

German School of WashingtonD.C.8617 Chateau DrivePotomac, Md. 20854301-365-4400www.dswashington.org

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

Green Acres SchoolPre-K through 811701 Danville DriveRockville, Md. 20852301-881-4100

www.greenacres.org

Griggs International Academy12501 Old Columbia PikeSilver Spring, Md. 20904301-680-6570www.griggs.edu

Holy Cross Elementary SchoolPre-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

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

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

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Montrose Christian School Provides Christ-Centered educationfor the Glory of the Savior and the Good of Society

• Accredited by Middle States Association of Colleges & Schools• Association of Christian Schools International Member School• ALL faculty possess college degrees• Rolling (year-round) admissions

Known for:• Diverse student body• The centrality of Christ in the curriculum• Strong emphasis on parent/teacher partnership for the academicand spiritual development of students

• SEVP Certified International Program• Competitive Sports

Now Enrolling301-770-5335

www.montrosechristian.orgadmissions@montrosechristian.org

5100 Randolph Road, Rockville 20852

Christian Education • Diversity • Infant-4yearsQualified, loving caretakers • Safe, healthy environment

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

Kemp Mill Montessori School- KehillatMontessori1840 University Blvd. WSilver Spring, Md. 20902301-593-4343

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

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

Lone Oak Montessori Democracy Campus10201 Democracy Blvd.Potomac, Md. 20854301-469-4888www.loneoakmontessori.com

Lycée Rochambeau, The ElementarySchool3200 Woodbine St.Chevy Chase, Md. 20815301-907-3265www.rochambeau.org

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

Manor Montessori Bethesda Campus5450 Mass. AveBethesda, Md. 20816301-299-7400www.manormontessori.com

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

Manor Montessori Rockville Campus11200 Old Georgetown RoadRockville, Md. 20852301-299-7400www.manormontessori.comRockville, Md. 20852

Mary of Nazareth Catholic School14131 Seneca RoadDarnestown, Md. 20874

301-869-0940www.maryofnazareth.org

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

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

McLean School of Maryland8224 Lochinver LanePotomac, Md. 20854301-299-8277www.mcleanschool.org

Melvin J. Berman Hebrew Academy13300 Arctic Ave.Rockville, Md. 20853301-962-9400www.mjbha.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 Good Counsel High School17301 Old Vic Blvd.Olney, Md. 20832240-283-3200www.olgchs.org

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

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

Primary Day School7300 River Road

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Bethesda, Md. 20817301-365-4355www.theprimarydayschool.org

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

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

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

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

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

St. Andrew Apostle School

11602 Kemp Mill RoadSilver Spring, Md. 20902301-649-3555www.standrewapostle.org

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

St. Elizabeth Catholic School917 Montrose RoadRockville, Md. 20852301-881-1824www.stelizabethschoolMd..org

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

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

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

St. John the Evangelist School10201 Woodland DriveSilver Spring, Md. 20902

301-681-7656www.sjte.org

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

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.stmaryschoolrockville.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

St. Raphael School1513 Dunster RoadRockville, Md. 20854301-762-2143www.straphaelschoolMd..org

Stone Ridge School of the SacredHeart9101 Rockville PikeBethesda, Md. 20814301-657-4322www.stoneridge.org

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

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

The Foundation School ofMontgomery County Grades 3-12220 Girard St., Suite 300Gaithersburg, Md. 20877301-740-7807www.foundationschools.org

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

The Heights School

10400 Seven Locks RoadRockville, Md. 20854301-365-4300www.heights.edu

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

Thomas Jefferson PreparatorySchool12801 Darnestown RoadDarnestown, Md. 20878301-330-7550www.tjprep.orgPre-K through eighth grade

Torah School of GreaterWashington2010 Linden LaneSilver Spring, Md. 20910301-962-8003www.tsgw.orgKindergarten and grades 1 through 6

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

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

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BAPTISTAshton Baptist Church17826 New HampshireAve.Ashton, MD 20861301-774-5605www.ashtonbaptistchurch.org

Barnesville Baptist17917 Barnesville RoadBarnesville, MD 20838301-407-0500lwww.barnesvillebaptist.org

Briggs MemorialBaptist5148 MassachusettsAve.Bethesda, MD 20816301-229-7725http://faithfamilyjesus.com/churchprofile.php?ChurchID=183776

Burtonsville Baptist3400 Spencerville RoadBurtonsville, MD 20866301-421-9080877-421-9080www.burtonsvillebaptist.org

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

Central Baptist7272 Muncaster MillRoadRockville, MD 20855301-670-1971www.cbcrockville.org

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

Emanuel SpanishBaptist Church832 Wayne Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20904301-434-4355

Faith Community

Baptist13618 Layhill RoadSilver Spring, MD 20906301-460-8188www.mychurchfcbc.org

First Baptist Church ofDamascus8850 Damascus RoadDamascus, MD 20872301-253-3278www.fbcdamascus.org

First Baptist Church ofGaithersburg200 W. Diamond Ave.Gaithersburg, MD 20877301-977-9007www.fbcgaithersburg.org

First Baptist Church ofKen-Gar3922 Hampden St.Kensington, MD 20895301-942-3423www.fbcofkengar.com

First Baptist Church ofRockville55 Adclare RoadRockville, MD 20850301-279-2400www.firstbaptistrockville.org

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

First Baptist ofWheaton10914 Georgia Ave.Wheaton, MD 20902301-949-6585www.fbcwonline.org

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

Germantown Baptist17640 Riffleford RoadGermantown, MD 20874301-428-3622www.gbcmd.com

Glen Echo Baptist10 Vassar CircleGlen Echo, MD 20812301-229-4430

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

Greenridge Baptist21925 Frederick RoadBoyds, MD 20841

301-972-0271www.greenridgebaptist.org

Hahnuri Korean BaptistChurch800 Randolph RoadSilver Spring, MD 20904301-622-1675

Ichthus Mission Church4601 Muncaster MillRoadRockville, MD 20853301-924-5330www.ichthuschurch.org

Jerusalem Baptist19215 Jerusalem RoadPoolesville, MD 20837301-349-5864www.myjerusalembc.com

Kensington Baptist10100 Connecticut Ave.Kensington, MD 20895301-942-4400www.kensingtonbaptistchurch.org

Korean Baptist ofWashington310 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

Montgomery KoreanBaptist Church4205 Aspen Hill RoadRockville, MD 20853

Montrose Baptist5100 Randolph RoadRockville, MD 20852301-770-5335www.montroseministries.org

Mount Calvary Baptist608 North Horners LaneRockville, MD 20850301-424-8717www.mtcbc.org

Mount CalvaryMissionary BaptistChurch5000 St. Barnabas RoadTemple Hills, MD 20748301-894-4798

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

Olney Baptist17525 Georgia Ave.Olney, MD 20832301-774-5433www.olneybaptistchurch.com

Philippine InternationalBible Church6855 Olney-LaytonsvilleRoadLaytonsville, MD 20882301-330-0985www.pibcmd.com

Pilgrim Baptist8901 Pennsylvania Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20910301-588-2306www.pilgrimbaptistonline.info

Poolesville BaptistChurch and Family LifeCenter17550 W. Willard RoadPoolesville, MD 20837301-349-4090www.poolesvillebaptist.com

Redland Baptist6922 Muncaster MillRoadRockville, MD 20855301-977-1000www.redlandbaptist.org

Round Oak MissionaryBaptist15812 Good Hope RoadSilver Spring, MD 20905301-384-3199

Seven Locks Baptist11845 Seven LocksRoadPotomac, MD 20854301-279-9388www.sevenlocksbaptist.org

Sligo Baptist1610 Dennis Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20902301-649-4720www.sligobaptistchurch.com

Solid Rock MissionaryBaptist Church

4725 Silver Hill RoadSuitland, MD 20746301-420-4212

The Church inBethesda5033 Wilson LaneBethesda, MD 20814301-654-4159www.churchinbethesda.org

The People’sCommunity Baptist31 Norwood RoadSilver Spring, MD 20905301-384-2601www.tpcbc.org

Travilah Baptist Church12811 Glen RoadNorth Potomac, MD20878301-977-6350www.travilahbaptistchurch.com

Tri-County Baptist7821 Damascus RoadLaytonsville, MD 20882301-482-2212www.tcbcmd.org

Turning Point BaptistChurch13200 Arctic Ave.Rockville, MD 20853301-942-0200www.turningpoint-church.org

Twinbrook Baptist1001 Twinbrook ParkwayRockville, MD 20851301-424-6524www.twinbrookbaptist.org

Twinbrook Community5906 Halpine RoadRockville, MD 20851301-984-1454www.twinbrookministries.org

Upper Seneca Baptist23401 Davis Mill RoadGermantown, MD 20876301-972-3686www.usbchurch.org

Viers Mill Baptist12221 Veirs Mill RoadSilver Spring, MD 20906301-942-2515www.viersmillbaptist.org

Wildwood BaptistChurch10200 Old GeorgetownRoadBethesda, MD 20814301-530-4444www.wildwoodbaptistchurch.org

BUDDHISTAmerican Zen College16815 Germantown RoadGermantown, MD 20874301-428-0665www.americanzencollege.org

Bodhi Path BuddhistCenter12540 Falls RoadPotomac, MD 20850240-453-9200www.bodhipath.org

Cambodian Buddhist13800 New HampshireAve.Silver Spring, MD 20904301-622-6544www.cambodian-buddhist.org

Kunzang PalyulCholing18400 River RoadPoolesville, MD 20837301-710-6259www.tara.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

Epiphany of Our LordByzantine CatholicMission of MontgomeryCounty20501 Goshen RoadGaithersburg, MD 20879301-482-0282www.montgomerybyz.org

Holy Cross Church4900 Strathmore Ave.Garrett Park, MD 20896301-942-1020www.hcrosschurch.org

Holy Redeemer9705 Summit Ave.Kensington, MD 20895301-942-2333holyredeemermd.4lpi.com

Holy Trinity UkrainianCatholic Church16631 New HampshireAve.Silver Spring, MD 20905301-421-1869

Little Flower Parish5607 MassachusettsAve.Bethesda, MD 20816301-320-4538www.lfparish.org

Mother Seton Parish19951 Father HurleyBlvd.Germantown, MD 20874301-924-3838www.mothersetonparish.org

Our Lady of GraceParishLeisure World15663 Norbeck Blvd.Silver Spring, MD 20906301-924-0067home.catholicweb.com/ourladyofgracelw

Our Lady of Lourdes7500 Pearl St.Bethesda, MD 20814301-654-1287www.bethesdalourdes.org

Our Lady of Mercy9200 Kentsdale DrivePotomac, MD 20854301-365-1415www.olom.org

Our Lady of Sorrows1006 Larch Ave.Takoma Park, MD 20912301-891-3500www.oloschurchtp.com

Our Lady of thePresentation17230 Tom Fox Ave.Poolesville, MD 20837301-349-2045www.ol-presentation-md.org

Our Lady of theVisitation14139 Seneca RoadDarnestown, MD 20874301-948-5536www.olvp.org

Our Lady of VietnamParish (Bethesda)11812 New HampshireAve.Silver Spring, MD 20904301-622-4895www.gxmvn.org

Our Lady Queen ofPoland/St. Maximilian9700 Rosensteel Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20910301-589-1857www.tux.org/parafia

Shrine of St. Jude

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12701 Veirs Mill RoadRockville, MD 20853301-946-8200www.shrinestjude.org

St. Andrew Apostle11602 Kemp Mill RoadSilver Spring, MD 20902301-649-3555www.standrewapostle.org

St. Andrew Kim CatholicChurch17615 Old Baltimore RoadOlney, MD 20832301-924-8330www.standrewkim.org

St. Bartholomew6900 River RoadBethesda, MD 20817301-229-7933www.stbartholomew.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. Elizabeth917 Montrose RoadRockville, MD 20852301-881-1380www.stelizabethchurchmd.org

St. Francis of Assisi6701 Muncaster Mill RoadDerwood, MD 20855301-840-1407www.sfadw.org

St. Jane Frances deChantal9701 Old Georgetown RoadBethesda, MD 20814301-530-1550www.stjanedechantal.org

St. John Neumann9000 Warfield RoadGaithersburg, MD 20882301-977-5492www.saintjohnneumann.org

St. John the BaptistCatholic Church12319 New Hampshire Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20904301-622-1122www.sjbsilverspring.org

St. John the Evangelist

10103 Georgia Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20902301-681-7663www.sjeparish.org

St. Martin’s CatholicCommunity201 S. Frederick Ave.Gaithersburg, MD 20877301-990-3203www.stmartinsweb.com

St. Mary’s520 Veirs Mill RoadRockville, MD 20852301-424-5550www.stmarysrockville.org

St. Mary’s Shrine of OurLady of Fatima18230 Barnesville RoadBarnesville, MD 20838301-972-8660www.stmaryonline.com

St. Michael the Archangel824 Wayne Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20910301-589-6873www.parishes.org/michaelarchangel.html

St. Patrick’s Parish4101 Norbeck RoadRockville, MD 20853301-924-2284www.stpatricksmd.org

St. Paul9240 Damascus RoadDamascus, MD 20872301-253-2027www.saintpauldamascus.org

St. Peter’s Parish2900 Sandy Spring RoadOlney, MD 20832301-924-3774www.stpetersolney.org

St. Raphael CatholicCommunity1513 Dunster RoadRockville, MD 20854301-762-2143www.straphaels.org

St. Rose of Lima11701 Clopper RoadGaithersburg, MD 20878301-948-7545www.strose-parish.org

EPISCOPALAll Saints Episcopal Church3 Chevy Chase CircleChevy Chase, MD 20815301-654-2488www.allsaintschurch.net

Christ Church ParishKensington4001 Franklin St.Kensington, MD 20895301-942-4673www.ccpk.org

Christ Episcopal109 S. Washington St.

Rockville, MD 20850301-762-2191www.christchurchrockville.org

Church of the Ascension633 Sligo Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20910301-587-3272www.ascensionsilverspring.org

Church of the Redeemer6201 Dunrobbin DriveBethesda, MD 20816301-229-3770www.redeemerbethesda.org

Episcopal Church of OurSaviour1700 Powder Mill RoadSilver Spring, MD 20903301-439-5900www.episcopalcos.org

Episcopal Church of theAscension205 S. Summit Ave.Gaithersburg, MD 20877301-948-0122www.ascensionmd.org

Episcopal/Anglican Churchof the Transfiguration13925 New Hampshire Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20904301-384-6264www.transfig.org

Good Shepherd Episcopal818 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 Episcopal Church25100 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 20854

301-762-8040www.stjamespotomac.org

St. John’s Episcopal3427 Olney-Laytonsville RoadOlney, MD 20830301-774-6999www.stjec.org

St. John’s Episcopal6701 Wisconsin Ave.Chevy Chase, MD 20815301-654-7767www.stjohnsnorwood.org

St. Luke’s EpiscopalChurchMailing addressP.O. Box 131Brookeville, MD 20833301-570-3834www.stlukesbrighton.orgLocated at the intersection ofNew Hampshire Avenue andBrighton Dam Road

St. Luke’s EpiscopalChurch, Trinity Parish6030 Grosvenor LaneBethesda, MD 20814301-530-1800www.stlukesbethesda.org

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

St. Nicholas EpiscopalChurch15575 Germantown RoadDarnestown, MD 20874240-631-2800www.saintnicks.com

St. Peter’s Episcopal20100 Fisher Ave.Poolesville, MD 20837301-349-2073www.stpeterspoolesville.org

HINDUGandhi Memorial Center/Golden Lotus Temple4748 Western Ave.Bethesda, MD 20816301-320-6871www.gandhimemorialcenter.org

India House of Worship1428 Chilton DriveSilver Spring, MD 20904301-384-4090

ISLAMBait-ur Rahman Mosque15000 Good Hope RoadSilver Spring, MD 20905301-879-0110

www.ahmadiyya.us

Dar-us-Salaam5301 Edgewood RoadCollege Park, MD 20740301-982-9848

Idara Jaferia IslamicCenter3140 Spencerville RoadBurtonsville, MD 20866301-384-2903www.idara-e-jaferia.org

Islamic Center of Maryland19411 Woodfield RoadGaithersburg, MD 20879301-840-9440www.icomd.org

Islamic Education Center7917 Montrose RoadPotomac, MD 20854301-340-2070www.islamiceducationcenter.org

Islamic Society ofWashington2701 Briggs Chaney RoadSilver Spring, MD 20905301-879-0930www.iswamd.org

Muslim Community Center15200 New Hampshire Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20905301-384-3454www.mccmd.org

JEHOVAH’S WITNESSESGaithersburg Kingdom Hallof Jehovah’s Witnesses609 Paradise CourtGaithersburg, MD 20877301-926-7200

Jehovah’s WitnessGermantown Congregation16728 Longdraft RoadGaithersburg, MD 20878301-947-4330

Jehovah’s Witness WhiteOak Congregation815 Milestone DriveSilver Spring, MD 20904301-681-0092

Kensington Kingdom Hall11235 Newport Mill RoadKensington, MD 20895301-933-2119

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’sWitnesses624 Great Falls RoadRockville, MD 20850301-340-0217

JEWISHAm HaTorah Congregation5704 Maiden LaneBethesda, MD 20817301-654-5818www.amhatorah.org

B’nai Israel Congregation

6301 Montrose RoadRockville, MD 20852301-881-6550www.bnaiisraelcong.org

B’nai Shalom of Olney18401 Burtfield DriveOlney, MD 20832301-774-0879www.bnaishalomofolney.org

Beth Sholom Congregationand Talmud Torah11825 Seven Locks RoadPotomac, MD 20854301-279-7010www.bethsholom.org

Bethesda JewishCongregation6601 Bradley Blvd.Bethesda, MD 20817301-469-8636www.bethesdajewish.org

Chabad of UpperMontgomery County11520 Darnestown RoadGaithersburg, MD 20878301-926-3632www.ourshul.org

Chabad Shul of Potomac11621 Seven Locks RoadPotomac, MD 20854301-621-0770www.chabadpotomac.com

Congregation B’nai Tzedek10621 South Glen RoadPotomac, MD 20854301-299-0225www.bnaitzedek.org

Congregation Beth El ofMontgomery County8215 Old Georgetown RoadBethesda, MD 20814301-652-2606www.bethelmc.org

Congregation Har Shalom11510 Falls RoadPotomac, MD 20854301-299-7087www.harshalom.org

Congregation Har Tzeon-Agudath Achim1840 University Blvd. W.Silver Spring, MD 20902301-649-3800www.htaa.org

Congregation Or Chadash24800 Kings Valley RoadDamascus, MD 20872301-482-1025www.cong-orchadashmd.org

Ezras Israel Congregationof Rockville803 Montrose RoadRockville, MD 20852240-627-4401www.ezrasisrael.org

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Isiah LeggettCounty Executive240-777-2500ocemail@montgomerycountymd.gov

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

Nancy NavarroCouncil PresidentD-Dist. 4) of Silver Spring240-777-7968

councilmember.navarro@montgomerycountymd.gov

Valerie Ervin(D-Dist. 5) of Silver Spring240-777-7960councilmember.ervin@montgomerycountymd.gov

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

Marc Elrich

(D-At large) of Takoma Park240-777-7966councilmember.elrich@montgomerycountymd.gov

Nancy M. Floreen(D-At large) of Garrett Park240-777-7959councilmember.floreen@montgomerycountymd.gov

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

Craig L. RiceCouncil vice presidentD-Dist. 2) of Germantown240-777-7955councilmember.rice@montgomerycountymd.gov

Hans Riemer(D-At large) of Silver Spring240-777-7964councilmember.riemer@montgomerycountymd.gov

PLANNING BOARDThe Planning Board, part

of the Maryland-NationalCapital Park and PlanningCommission, acquires,prepares and administers ageneral plan for the physicaldevelopment of most of thecounty.The board also developsand administers parks in thecounty.The five commissioners meeteach Thursday in Silver Springto decide planning, zoning,subdivision and park matters.Commissioners serve four-year terms and are limited to

two full terms. The chairmanis appointed by the CountyCouncil.Chairman: Françoise CarrierVice Chairman: Marye Wells-HarleyCommissioner: Amy PresleyCommissioner: NormanDreyfussCommissioner: CaseyAnderson301-495-4600www.montgomeryplanningboard.orgmcp-chair@mncppc-mc.org

GOVERNMENTThe county executive and the nine

members of the County Council areelected every four years.The next elec-tion is in 2014.The primary electiontakes place in June, followed by thegeneral election in November.

The Executive Office Building is at101 Monroe St., Rockville.

The County Council meetsTues-days and also has committee meetingsduring the week. Public hearings onlegislation before the council usu-ally take place middayTuesday andonTuesday andThursday evenings.

The Council Office Building is at 100Maryland Ave., Rockville. Council andcommittee meetings and hearings arerecorded and many are broadcast liveon County Cable Montgomery (Chan-nel 6 on the Comcast and RCN cablesystems, and Channel 30 onVerizon).Live and archived council meetingsand hearings can be viewed online bygoing to www.montgomerycountymd.gov/council and clicking on the“NowonTV link” on the right side of thepage under the heading“County CableMontgomery.”

For general information about theCouncil, call 240-777-7900. For infor-mation on county services, go to www.montgomerycountymd.gov.There aretips on transportation other govern-ment services. For information aboutthe County Executive, go to www.montgomerycountymd.gov and clickon the County Executive link on the leftside of the page.

For countywide data, such as sala-ries and permits, visit the data.mont-gomerycounty.gov.

To contact the county for non-

emergency information and servicesor to report down trees following astorm, call 311 when dialing within thecounty. From outside the county orfrom a cell phone, dial 240-777-0311.

The 311 call center operates from 7a.m. to 5 p.m. except during emergen-cies when the center stays open longer.

The 311 Call Center is accessibleonline 24 hours a day, seven days aweek by going to www.montgomery-countymd.gov/311.

TheTTY line for the hearing im-paired is 240-773-3556.

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When it comes to culture,Montgomery County wrotethe book— and painted thepicture, presented the play,choreographed the ballet,and conducted the orchestra.Whatever you are lookingfor arts-wise, you can find ithere.Experienceworld-class

community theater; discoverprograms for children thatinspire youthful imaginations;and immerse yourself in theambience of our communi-ties.Arts & Humanities Council ofMontgomery County801 Ellsworth DriveSilver Spring, MD 20910301-565-3805www.creativemoco.com

Art League of GermantownP.O. Box 855Germantown, MD 20875www.alog.orgartists@alog.org

ArtSites, the Guild for Judaic ArtTikvat Israel Congregation2200 Baltimore RoadRockville, MD 20851301-299-5560www.artsitesjudaica.org

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

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

Capital Accord ChorusA chapter of Sweet AdelinesInternational1-301-392-7664www.capitalaccord.org

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

NIH Clinical Center GalleriesMark Hatfield Building, 1st Floor10 Center DriveBethesda, MD 20892301-496- 2862

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

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

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 Road

Gaithersburg, MD 20878301-258-6394www.gaithersburgmd.gov/about-gaithersburg/city-facilitiies/arts-barn

Gaithersburg Community ChorusActivity Center at Bohrer Park506 S. Frederick Ave.Gaithersburg, MD 20877Suzanne Takahashi: 301-258-6394www.gaithersburgmd.gov/about-gaithersburg/city-facilities/kentlands-mansion

Gaithersburg Fine ArtsAssociationwww.gaithersburgfinearts.orggaithersburgfineartsassoc@gmail.com

Glen Echo Yellow Barn StudioGallery

7300 MacArthur Blvd.Glen Echo, MD 20812301-371-5593www.yellowbarnstudio.com

The Heart of Maryland ChorusA chapter of Sweet AdelinesInternational15512 Grinnell TerraceRockville, MD 20855301-230-1444www.homchorus.org

Holton-Arms School Center ofthe Arts7303 River RoadBethesda, MD 20817301-365-6098www.holton-arms.edu

Imagination Stage4908 Auburn Ave.

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

International Conservatory ofMusicThe John E. Marlow ClassicalGuitar Series7001 Delaware St.Chevy Chase, MD 20815301-654-6403www.marlowguitar.org

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

CULTURE

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TOM FEDOR/THE GAZETTE

Area middle school-age youth at Olney Theatre Center’s Team of Stars summer camp rehearse for their upcoming performance of “Fame Jr.” The perfor-mance is the culmination of the multiweek program for the children enrolled in the theatrical camp.

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Kensington Arts Theatre3710 Mitchell St.Kensington, MD 20895206-888-6642www.katonline.org

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

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

Metropolitan Ballet Theatre andAcademy10076 Darnestown Road, Suite 202Rockville, MD 20850301-762-1757www.mbtdance.org

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

Montgomery College Robert E.Parilla Performing Arts Center51 Mannakee St.

Rockville, MD 20850240-567-5301www.montgomerycollege.edu/PAC

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

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

Montgomery Symphony Orchestrawww.montgomerysymphonyorchestra.com

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

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

Olney Theatre Center for the Arts2001 Olney-Sandy Spring Road

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AndrewSchindler,10, of SilverSpring flieshigh at theSummerSkate Jam inOlney ManorSkate Park inAugust.

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Box Office: 301-924-3400Admin. Office: 301-924-4485www.olneytheatre.org

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

Potomac TheatreCompanyP.O. Box 61248Potomac, MD 20859301-299-8571www.potomactheatreco.org

Potomac Valley YouthOrchestraGaithersburg, MD 20885www.pvyo.orgpresident@pvyo.org

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

Ring of Kerry IrishDancers

Germantown, MD 20874301-253-4263www.ringofkerrydancers.org

Rockville Art LeagueRockville, MD 20850www.rockvilleartleague.org

Rockville Little TheatreP.O. Box 4466Rockville, MD 20849301-221-5434www.rlt-online.org

Rockville MusicalTheatreP.O. Box 1248Rockville, MD 20849240-314-8690- summerand fall301-258-6394- springwww.r-m-t.org

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

Round House Theatre925 Wayne AvenueSilver Spring, MD 20910Box Office: 240-644-1100Main: 301-585-1225www.roundhouse

theatre.org

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

Sandy Spring TheatreGroupP.O. Box 94Sandy Spring, MD 20860www.sandyspringtheatregroup.orginfo@sandyspringtheatregroup.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 Pike

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

Takoma Park JazzFestP.O. Box 5833Takoma Park, MD 20913240-487-6400www.tpjazzfest.org

Inwood Coffee House10921 Inwood Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20902301-649-6595www.ufoco.org/ufoco/coffeehouse

Victorian Lyric OperaCompanyP.O. Box 10391Rockville, MD 20851301-576-5672www.vloc.org

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

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

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Gavin Ros, 8, of Germantown, and Joshua Deausen, 9, of Potomac test a ballthat is floating on a current of air at Rockville Science Day at MontgomeryCollege in Rockville in April.

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

General Information301-495-2595www.montgomeryparks.org

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

Ball field reservations240-777-2701

Group picnic areas301-495-2595

At Cabin John or Wheaton Regionalparks, visitors can ride scale modelsof an 1863 train through miles ofscenic woodlands. Party room rentalsare available at both train stations.Visit www.MontgomeryParks.org orcall 301-650-2880 for information.

Nature programs on a variety ofsubjects are held indoors andoutdoors for all ages — individualsor groups. Many programs are freebut reservations are required. Call

for information on summer camps forchildren and adults.

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

Volunteer services for MontgomeryParks301-495-2504

For information, visit theMontgomery County website at www.montgomerycountymd.gov/rec.

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

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

Germantown Indoor Swim Center18000 Central Park Circle

Boyds, MD 20841240-777-6830

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

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

Martin Luther King Jr. SwimCenter1201 Jackson RoadSilver Spring, MD 20904240-777-8060

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

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

Rockville Swim and FitnessCenter355 Martins LaneRockville, MD 20850240-314-8750

www.rockvillemd.gov/swimcenter

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/about-gaithersburg/city-facilities/water-park-at-bohrer-park

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

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

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

Boys & Girls Club of Silver Spring

1300 Forest Glen RoadSilver Spring, MD 20901301-593-4600www.bgcgw.org

Olney Boys and Girls CommunitySports AssociationP.O. Box 2Olney, Md 20830301-570-3990www.obgc.comPresident: Dan DionisioDirector: Ken BradfordOffers sports teams and recreationopportunities for youth.

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

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

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host lose the Most. Montgomery County, Keeping it Safe!

Burtonsville............240-773-2007Cabin John ........... 240-773-2005Chevy Chase ........ 240-773-2009Clarksburg ............ 240-773-2011Cloverly ................ 240-773-2010Darnestown .......... 240-773-2028Falls Grove............ 240-773-2018

Flower, SS............ 240-773-2056Goshen Crossing. . 240-773-2017Hampden Lane . . . 240-773-2006Kensington ......... 240-773-2013Kingsview ........... 240-773-2014LeisureWorld ...... 240-773-2015Milestone ............. 240-773-2016

Montrose .............. 240-773-2003Muddy Branch ..... 240-773-2057Olney .................... 240-773-2019Pike....................... 240-773-2055Potomac................ 240-773-2020Seneca Meadows…..240-773-2022

Silver Spring ........ 240-773-2021Walnut Hill ............ 240-773-2004Westwood ............. 240-773-2024Wheaton ............... 240-773-2025White Oak ............. 240-773-2026

Montgomery County Liquor &Wine

HUNDREDS OF WINES AND SPIRITS ON SALE

See weekly &monthly sales, store hours and locations on our websitemontgomerycountymd.gov/dlc

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SUNDAYS!

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Coming Soon! 2 New Locations:Seneca Meadows Crossings and Clarksburg Village

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CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIESCabin John Adventure Playground7400 Tuckerman LaneBethesda, MD 20817301-299-0024www.MontgomeryParks.org

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

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

South Germantown RecreationalPark18056 Central Park CircleBoyds, MD 20841301-601-3581Miniature golf: 301-670-4680www.MontgomeryParks.orgMiniature golf: www.splashandgolf.comRecreational park with children’sactivities and miniature golf

South Germantown SplashPlayground18056 Central Park CircleBoyds, MD 20841301-601-3580301-601-3581www.splashandgolf.com

Wheaton Adventure Playground2000 Shorefield RoadWheaton, MD 20902301-680-3803www.MontgomeryParks.org

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

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

DEPARTMENT OF RECRE-ATION REGIONAL OFFICESDown County Recreation RegionalOffice11315 Falls RoadPotomac, MD 20854240-777-6900Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Friendship

Heights, Potomac, West Silver Spring

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

Friends of Recreation4010 Randolph RoadSilver Spring, MD 20902240-777-4920www.montgomerycountymd.gov/recFriends of Recreation was formedin 2003 and is an affiliate of thetax-exempt Community Foundation.Friends of Recreation seek toencourage and obtain private sectorsupport and funding for MontgomeryCounty Department of Recreation’spublic recreation programs, servicesand facilities.

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

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

DOG PARKSCabin John Dog Park10900 Westland DriveBethesda, MD 20854301-765-8620

Green Park151 Bickerstaff WayGaithersburg, MD 20878301-258-6350

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

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

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

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

DRIVING RANGESOlney Golf Park3414 Emory Church Road

Olney, MD 20832301-570-6600www.olneygolfpark.com

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

Waters Landing Driving Range20701 Crystal Rock DriveGermantown, MD 20874301-972-6439www.waterslandinggolfpark.com

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

Brookside Gardens1800 Glenallan Ave.Wheaton, MD 20902301-962-1453www.brooksidegardens.orgGarden and Event CenterMontgomery Parks 50-acre premierhorticultural display garden locatedin Wheaton 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.

McCrillis Gardens6910 Greentree RoadBethesda, MD 20817301-962-1455http://www.montgomeryparks.org/brookside/mccrillis_gardens.shtmFive-acre shade garden with azaleas,rhododendrons and perennials.Seasonal walking tours and artclasses available.

GOLF COURSESBlue Mash Golf Course5821 Olney-Laytonsville RoadLaytonsville, MD 20882301-670-1966www.bluemash.com

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

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

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

Little Bennett Golf Course25900 Prescott Road

Clarksburg, MD 20871301-253-1515www.montgomerycountygolf.com

Needwood Golf Course6724 Needwood RoadRockville, MD 20855301-948-1075www.mcggolf.com

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

Poolesville Golf Course16601 West Willard RoadPoolesville, MD 20837301-428-8143www.montgomerycountygolf.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rock Creek Regional ParkLake Needwood Boat House15700 Needwood Lake Circle

Rockville, MD 20855Group tours/seasonal permits: 240-863-4126Boat shop: 301-762-9500www.lakeneedwoodboats.comRegional park with lake.Visit www.LakeNeedwoodBoats.comfor information.Rent pedal boats, row boats andcanoes. A limited number of mooringstakes are available and seasonaland daily permits for launchingprivate boats can be purchased.Pontoon boat tours are conducted onLake Needwood.

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

MINIATURE GOLFBohrer Park at Summit Hall Farm506 S. Frederick Ave.Gaithersburg, MD 20877301-258-6350

MINIATURE TRAINSCabin John Regional Park7410 Tuckerman LaneRockville, MD 20852301-765-8670www.cabinjohntrain.comRegional park with miniature trains

Wheaton Regional Park2000 Shorefield RoadWheaton, MD 20902301-942-6703www.montgomeryparks.orgRegional park with miniature trains

NATURE CENTERSAgricultural History Farm Park18400 Muncaster RoadDerwood, MD 20855301-299-5026www.aghistoryfarm.orgPark, nature center, event center andspecial park

Black Hill Nature Center20926 Lake Ridge DriveBoyds, MD 20841301-528-3488www.blackhillnature.org

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

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

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

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

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

RECREATION DEPARTMENTSMontgomery County Departmentof RecreationAdministrative Main Office4010 Randolph RoadSilver Spring, MD 20902240-777-6804

www.montgomerycountymd.gov/rec

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

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

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

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

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

Little Bennett Regional

23701 Frederick RoadClarksburg, MD 20871301-972-6581

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

Martin Luther King Jr.Recreational1120 Jackson RoadWhite Oak, MD 20904301-622-1193

Maryland SoccerPlexDiscover Sports Center18031 Central Park CircleBoyds, MD 20841301-528-1480www.mdsoccerplex.orgRun by the Maryland SoccerFoundation, the SoccerPlex is oneof the premier soccer facilities inthe country, with 24 professionallyconstructed and maintainedoutdoor soccer fields, and a lightedchampionship stadium that seats3,200 spectators. Three of thefields are lighted synthetic turf fieldsthat can be used year round. TheSoccerPlex is home to the SoccerAssociation of Montgomery, whichhas soccer development programsand leagues for children ages3 through 17. The SoccerPlexhosts local soccer league play aswell as eight to ten major soccer

tournaments each year.

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

Ovid Hazen Wells Recreational12001 Skylark RoadClarksburg, MD 20871301-972-6581

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

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

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

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

Gaithersburg UpcountySenior Center80-A Bureau Drive

Gaithersburg, MD 20878301-258-6380www.gaithersburgmd.gov

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

Gwendolyn Coffield SeniorsGwendolyn Coffield CommunityCenter2450 Lyttonsville RoadSilver Spring, MD 20910240-777-4900

Holiday Park Multiservice SeniorCenter3950 Ferrara DriveWheaton, MD 20902240-777-4999www.holidaypark.us

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

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

Margaret SchweinhautSenior Center

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Subway301-330-4741

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HunanBest

301-948-6806

Kitchen,Bath &Floors

301-760-7024

ClippersHair Salon301-921-1033

SunTrustBank

240-631-3040

DentalSuite

301-963-0665

Giant301-926-0340

(Store)301-948-1198(Pharmacy)

Aaron’s240-252-2900

StarbucksCoffee

301-330-5274

Flower HillCleaners

301-208-9330

MimiNails

301-963-7542

PriorityXpress

240-631-0222

Mi PeruRestaurant301-926-8736

KicksKarate

301-869-1400

Domino’sPizza

301-869-3000

AdvanceAuto Parts301-926-0586

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Flower Hill Professional CenterGaithersburg, MD

Office / Medical Space For Lease

Property Highlights:• Fully Renovated Office Interiors starting at 1,575 – 12,000+ Square Feet• 1st & 2nd Floor Space Available starting at $10/PSF• Energy Efficient Interior LED Lighting, HVAC Systems, Low-E Windowsand much more!

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• Walking Distance to Flower Hill Shopping Center, Restaurants andBanks.

• Access MD-200 (ICC), I-270, I-370, I-495 within minutes and several busstops within walking distance of the property

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1000 Forest Glen RoadSilver Spring, MD 20901204-777-8085

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

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

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

Ross Boddy SeniorsRoss Boddy Community Center18529 Brooke RoadSandy Spring, MD 20860240-777-8050

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 RoadGermantown, MD 20876301-972-6581www.montgomeryparks.org/permits/find/inline.shtm

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

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

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

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

Burtonsville Athletic Association14632 Locustwood Lane

Silver Spring, MD 20905301-879-6928www.burtonsvillesports.org

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

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

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

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

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

Higher Level Basketball Camps23219 Stringtown Road, No. 224

Clarksburg, MD 20871301-467-8211www.higherlevelbasketball.com

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

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

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

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

Montgomery County BaseballAssociation3415 Olandwood Court, Suite 202Olney, MD 20832301-260-2977, ext. 250www.leaguelineup.com/mcba

Montgomery County SeniorSports Association

14320 Fairdale RoadSilver Spring, MD 20905301-236-9130www.mcssa-info.org

Montgomery Village SportsAssociationMontgomery Village, MD 20886301-926-6872www.mvsa.org

Poolesville Athletic AssociationP.O. Box 805Poolesville, MD 20873301-221-6582www.poolesvillesports.org

Potomac Soccer Association8345 Beechcraft Ave.Gaithersburg, MD 20879301-332-3476laurie.lane@potomacsoccer.orgwww.potomacsoccer.org

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

SPORTS CENTERSDiscovery Sports Center/Maryland SoccerPlex18031 Central Park CircleBoyds, MD 20841301-528-1480www.mdsoccerplex.org

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Hevrat ShalomCongregationP.O. Box 3606Gaithersburg, MD 20818202-244-6871www.hevratshalom.orgServices held at Ingleside atKing Farm, 701 King FarmBlvd., Rockville, MD 20850

Kehilat ShalomCongregation9915 Apple Ridge RoadGaithersburg, MD 20886301-869-7699www.kehilatshalom.org

Kemp Mill Synagogue11910 Kemp Mill RoadSilver Spring, MD 20902301-593-0996www.kmsynagogue.org

Kol Shalom9110 Darnestown RoadRockville, MD 20850301-309-9110www.kolshalom.com

Magen David SephardicCongregation11215 Woodglen DriveRockville, MD 20852301-770-6818www.magendavidsephardic.org

Ohr Kodesh Congregation8300 Meadowbrook LaneChevy Chase, MD 20815301-589-3880www.ohrkodesh.org

Shaare Tefila Congregation16620 Georgia AvenueOlney, MD 20832301-593-3410www.shaaretefila.org

Shaare Torah Congregation1409 Main St.Gaithersburg, MD 20878301-869-9842www.shaaretorah.org

Silver Spring Jewish Center1401 Arcola Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20902301-649-4425www.ssjc.info

Southeast HebrewCongregation10900 Lockwood DriveSilver Spring, MD 20901301-593-2120www.sehc.us

Southeast SeaboardDistrict of the UnitedSynagogue of ConservativeJudaism6010 Executive Blvd., Suite705Rockville, MD 20852

301-230-0801sosea.uscj.org

Temple Beth Ami14330 Travilah RoadRockville, MD 20850301-340-6818www.bethami.org

Temple Emanuel10101 Connecticut Ave.Kensington, MD 20895301-942-2000www.templeemanuelmd.org

Temple Shalom8401 Grubb RoadChevy Chase, MD 20815301-587-2273www.templeshalom.net

Tikvat Israel2200 Baltimore RoadRockville, MD 20851301-762-7338www.tikvatisrael.org

Woodside SynagogueAhavas Torah9001 Georgia Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20910301-587-8252www.wsat.org

Young Israel Ezras Israel ofPotomac11618 Seven Locks RoadPotomac, MD 20854301-299-2827www.yieip.org

Young Israel ShomraiEmunah811 University Blvd W.Silver Spring, MD 20901301-593-4465www.yise.org

Young Israel ShomraiEmunah of GreaterWashington1132 Arcola Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20901301-593-4465www.yise.org

LATTER-DAY SAINTSChurch of Jesus Christ ofLatter-day Saints20020 Montgomery VillageAve.Montgomery Village, MD20886www.lds.orgSpanish services available

Church of Jesus Christ ofLatter-day Saints17700 Old Baltimore RoadOlney, MD 20832www.lds.orgSpanish services available

Church of Jesus Christ ofLatter-day Saints8116 Carroll Ave.Takoma Park, MD 20912301-408-1767

www.lds.orgSpanish services available

Church of Jesus Christ ofLatter-day Saints16 Kent Gardens CircleGaithersburg, MD 20878www.lds.orgChinese services available

Church of Jesus Christ ofLatter-day Saints11700 Falls RoadPotomac, MD 20854301-251-4122www.lds.org

Church of Jesus Christ ofLatter-day Saints500 Randolph RoadSilver Spring, MD 20904301-622-2100www.lds.orgSpanish services available

Church of Jesus Christ ofLatter-day Saints5460 Western Ave.Chevy Chase, MD 20815www.lds.org

Church of Jesus Christ ofLatter-day Saints18900 Kingsview RoadGermantown, MD 20874www.lds.org

Washington, D.C., Templeand Visitors’ Center9900 Stoneybrook DriveKensington, MD 20895301-585-0815 (temple)301-587-0144 (visitors’center)www.lds.orgSpanish services available

LUTHERANCalvary Lutheran Church9545 Georgia Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20910301-589-4001www.celcs.org

Christ Lutheran ChurchRoute 27 & Davis Mill RoadGermantown, MD 20876301-972-5529www.christlutheranofgermantown.org

Christ Lutheran Church ofBethesda8011 Old Georgetown RoadBethesda, MD 20814301-652-5160www.heartmindsoul.com

Christ the Servant Lutheran9801 Centerway RoadMontgomery Village, MD20886301-977-0285www.ctslutheranelca.org

Emmanuel Lutheran7730 Bradley Blvd.

Bethesda, MD 20817301-365-5733www.elcbethesda.org

Epiphany Lutheran Church14411 Old Columbia PikeBurtonsville, MD 20866301-384-4244www.lutherhouse.org/ELC-BMD

Good Shepherd Lutheran16420 S. Westland DriveGaithersburg, MD 20877301-869-1780www.goserve.net

Latvian EvangelicalLutheran Church ofWashington DC400 Hurley Ave.Rockville, MD 20850301-251-4151www.dcdraudze.org

Living Faith LutheranChurch1605 Veirs Mill RoadRockville, MD 20851301-424-8622www.mylivingfaith.org

Lutheran Church of theCross12801 Falls RoadRockville, MD 20854301-762-7565www.lccrockville.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 Peace Lutheran11900 Darnestown RoadGaithersburg, MD 20878301-869-3666www.poplutheran.org

St. John’s EvangelicalLutheran Church4629 Aspen Hill RoadRockville, MD 20853301-946-5458www.stjohnsrockville.org

St. Luke Lutheran Church9100 Colesville RoadSilver Spring, MD 20910301-588-4363www.saintluke.us

St. Luke’s Lutheran17740 Muncaster Road

Derwood, MD 20855301-926-1220www.stlukesderwood.org

St. Stephen LutheranChurch11612 New Hampshire Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20904301-622-1273www.sselca.org

The Lutheran Church of St.Andrew15300 New Hampshire Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20905301-384-4394www.mystandrew.org

The Lutheran Church of theGood Shepherd4200 Olney-Laytonsville RoadOlney, MD 20830301-774-9125www.olneygoodshepherd.org

Trinity Lutheran Church11200 Old Georgetown RoadNorth Bethesda, MD 20852301-881-7275www.trinityelca.org

METHODISTAgape A.M.E. Church7700 Brink RoadGaithersburg, MD 20882301-924-8640

Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church2518 Fairland RoadSilver Spring, MD 20904301-879-9233www.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 United Methodist11901 Bethesda Church RoadDamascus, MD 20872301-253-3222www.aplaceofhealing.com

Bethesda United Methodist8300 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 20815301-652-8700

www.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 United MethodistChurch52 Randolph RoadSilver Spring, MD 20904301-384-1941www.cumc.org

College Park UnitedMethodist Church9601 Rhode Island Ave.College Park, MD 20740301-345-1010

Community of Faith UnitedMethodist Church22420 Frederick RoadClarksburg, MD 20871301-972-5520

Concord St. AndrewsUnited Methodist Church5910 Goldsboro RoadBethesda, MD 20817301-229-3383http://www.csachurch.org/

Covenant United Methodist20301 Pleasant Ridge DriveMontgomery Village, MD20886301-926-8920www.covenant-umc.org

Damascus United Methodist9700 New Church St.Damascus, MD 20872301-253-0022www.damascusumc.org

Dickerson United Methodist20331 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 United Methodist9008 Rosemont DriveGaithersburg, MD 20877301-926-0424

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Fairhaven United Methodist12801 Darnestown RoadGaithersburg, MD 20878301-330-5433www.fairhavenumc.net

Faith United Methodist6810 Montrose RoadRockville, MD 20852301-881-1881www.faithworkshere.org

First A.M.E. of Gaithersburg17620 Washington GroveLaneGaithersburg, MD 20877240-632-9760www.firstamegaithersburg.org

Francis Asbury UnitedMethodist2181 Baltimore RoadRockville, MD 20851301-424-3131

Friendship United Methodist27701 Ridge RoadDamascus, MD 20872301-253-3411

Glenmont United MethodistChurch

12901 Georgia Ave.Silver Spring, MD 20906301-946-5577www.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 United Methodist19615 Goshen RoadGaithersburg, MD 20879240-683-5530www.goshenunited.org

Grace United Methodist7001 New Hampshire Ave.Takoma Park, MD 20912301-891-2100www.graceumc-tp.org

Grace United Methodist119 N. Frederick Ave.Gaithersburg, MD 20877301-926-8688www.graceumc.org

Hughes United Methodist

10700 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 Community Church1916 Bonifant RoadSilver Spring, MD 20906301-460-3110www.layhillfmc.org

Memorial United Methodist17821 Elgin RoadPoolesville, MD 20837301-349-2010www.pmumc.org

Mill Creek Parish UMC7101 Horizon TerraceDerwood, MD 20855301-926-9024www.mcprainbow.org

Montgomery UnitedMethodist

28325 Kemptown RoadDamascus, MD 20872301-253-4460www.montumc.org

Mountain View UnitedMethodist11501 Mt. View RoadDamascus, MD 20872301-253-2264www.gbgm-umc.org/mtviewumc

Mt. Carmel UnitedMethodist Church22222 Georgia Ave.Brookeville, MD 20833301-774-9330www.mtcarmelsunshine.org

Mt. Tabor United Methodist24115 Laytonsville RoadEtchison, MD 20882301-253-3871www.mttaboretchison.org

Mt. Zion-Warren UnitedMethodist21000 Beallsville RoadDickerson, MD 20842301-916-3613www.mtzionwarrenumc.org

Oakdale-Emory UnitedMethodist3425 Emory Church RoadOlney, MD 20832301-774-2030

www.oeumc.org

Salem United Methodist12 High St.Brookeville, MD 20833301-774-7772www.salemunitedmethodist.org

Salem United Methodist ofCedar Grove23725 Ridge RoadGermantown, MD 20876301-972-1804

Sharp Street UnitedMethodist1310 Olney-Sandy SpringRoadSandy Spring, MD 20860301-774-7047

St. Mark United Methodist19620 White Ground RoadBoyds, MD 20841301-916-6028

St. Paul United Methodist21720 Laytonsville RoadLaytonsville, MD 20882301-963-2185www.gbgm-umc.org/stpaulumclaytonsville

Trinity United Methodist13700 Schaeffer RoadGermantown, MD 20874301-540-4300

www.trinity-germantown.org

Washington Grove UnitedMethodist Church303 Chestnut RoadWashington Grove, MD 20880301-869-3753www.washingtongroveumc.org

Wesley Grove UnitedMethodist23640 Woodfield RoadGaithersburg, MD 20882301-253-2894www.wesleygroveumc.org

ORTHODOXSt. Thomas SyrianOrthodox Church28201 Kemptown RoadDamascus, MD 20872301-570-3614www.stthomaschurchdc.org

PRESBYTERIANBoyds Presbyterian19901 White Ground RoadBoyds, MD 20841301-540-2544www.boydspc.org

Darnestown Presbyterian15120 Turkey Foot RoadGaithersburg, MD 20878301-948-9127

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Faith Presbyterian Churchof Olney17309 Old Baltimore RoadOlney, MD 20832301-774-1657www.faith-olney.com

Gaithersburg Presbyterian610 S. Frederick Ave.Gaithersburg, MD 20877301-948-9418www.gpchurch.org

Neelsville Presbyterian20701 Frederick RoadGermantown, MD 20876301-972-3916www.neelsville.org

New Hope Presbyterian17930 Bowie Mill RoadDerwood, MD 20855301-987-8989www.new-hope-pc.org

Poolesville Presbyterian17800 Elgin RoadPoolesville, MD 20837301-972-7452www.poolpres.com

Shady Grove PresbyterianChurch16911 Redland RoadDerwood, MD 20855301-330-4326www.shadygrovepca.org

QUAKERBaltimore Yearly Meetingof Religious Society ofFriends17100 Quaker LaneSandy Spring, MD 20860301-774-7663www.bym-rsf.org

Sandy Spring MonthlyMeeting of ReligiousSociety of Friends17715 Meetinghouse RoadSandy Spring, MD 20860301-774-9792www.sandyspring.org

Seneca Valley PreparativeMeeting of ReligiousSociety of Friends19821 White Ground RoadBoyds, MD 20841301-774-9792www.sandyspring.orgMeets at Kerr Fellowship Hall,Boyds Presbyterian Church

SEVENTH-DAYADVENTISTClarksburg SDA Church14210 Comus RoadClarksburg, MD 20871www.clarksburgsda.org

Damascus GraceFellowship8425 Damascus RoadDamascus, MD 20872301-482-1888www.damascusgrace.org

Damascus Spanish SDACompany9600 Main St.Damascus, MD 20872301-253-3320damascus23.adventistchurchconnect.orgMeets at Damascus MethodistChurch Youth Chapel at 9800Main St.

Gaithersburg Brazilian SDAChurch7412 Muncaster Mill RoadGaithersburg, MD 20877gaithersburgbrazilian22.adventistchurchconnect.orgMeets at Flower Hill Church ofthe Brethren

Gaithersburg SDACompany8712 Oakmont St.Gaithersburg, MD 20877gaithersburgenglish22.adventistchurchconnect.orgMeets at Washington GroveElementary School

Gaithersburg Spanish SDAChurch303 Chestnut Ave.Gaithersburg, MD 20877gaithersburgspanish22.adventistchurchconnect.orgMeets at Washington GroveUnited Methodist Church

Germantown Spanish SDAChurch13421 Clopper RoadGermantown, MD 20874germantownspanish22.adventistchurchconnect.orgMeets at United Church ofChrist

Maryland Central KoreanSDA Church20101 Woodfield RoadGaithersburg, MD 20882301-987-0366marylandcentralkorean22.adventistchurchconnect.org

Montgomery VillageHispanic Church19300 Watkins Mill RoadMontgomery Village, MD20886202-438-2093montgomeryvillagespanish22.adventistchurchconnect.orgMeets at Montgomery VillageElementary School

New Life Seventh-dayAdventist7401 Muncaster Mill RoadGaithersburg, MD 20877www.newlifesdachurch.com

Olney SDA Church4100 Olney-Laytonsville Road(Route 108)Olney, MD 20832301-774-7733www.olneysda.org

UNITARIANUNIVERSALISTSugarloaf Congregation ofUnitarian Universalists16913 Germantown RoadGermantown, MD 20874301-540-0575www.scuu.org

OTHERCalvary Community Church8641 Ziggy LaneGaithersburg, MD 20877301-990-1241

Cedar Brook Community23700 Stringtown RoadClarksburg, MD 20871301-528-6702www.cedarbrook.org

Christ Church of RockvilleMinistries8051 Cessna Ave. Suite 164Gaithersburg, MD 20879301-208-9222www.ccrmonline.org

Christian Life Center3154 Green Valley RoadIjamsville, MD 21754301-926-3761www.clceast.org

Church of Christ at Olney17020 Georgia Ave.Olney, MD 20832301-774-0638www.churchofchristatolney.org

Church of the Redeemer19425 Woodfield RoadGaithersburg, MD 20879301-926-0967www.church-redeemer.org

Covenant Life7501 Muncaster Mill RoadGaithersburg, MD 20877301-869-2800www.covlife.org

Damascus RoadCommunity Church12826 Old National PikeMount Airy, MD 21771301-829-3722

Dawsonville Mennonite16500 Whites Ferry RoadBoyds, MD 20837301-874-8672www.dawsonvillechurch.org

Dayspring Church11301 Neelsville Church RoadGermantown, MD 20876301-515-4399www.dayspringretreat.org

Derwood Alliance16501 Redland RoadDerwood, MD 20855301-963-9200www.derwoodalliance.org

Derwood Bible16011 Chieftain Ave.Derwood, MD 20855301-948-5440www.derwoodbiblechurch.org

Difference Makers Church11210 Bethesda Church RoadDamascus, MD 20872301-253-2924www.differencemakerschurch.com

First Church of Christ,Scientist302 East Diamond Ave.Gaithersburg, MD 20877301-977-6544www.christiansciencedc.org

Flower Hill Church of theBrethren7412 Muncaster Mill RoadGaithersburg, MD 20877301-977-8707

Gaithersburg ChineseAlliance13101 Darnestown RoadGaithersburg, MD 20878301-869-8343www.gcacmd.org

Gaithersburg Church of theNazarene8921 Warfield RoadGaithersburg, MD 20882301-330-0366www.gaithersburgnazarene.org

Goshen Mennonite Church8410 Brink RoadLaytonsville, MD 20882301-829-2556www.goshenmennonite.org

Holy Trinity Reform Church33 Clearwater CourtDamascus, MD 20872301-253-0700

Hope Alliance10308 Sunset DriveDamascus, MD 20872301-414-0344www.hopealliance.orgMeets at Sally K. RideElementary21301 Seneca Crossing DriveGermantown, MD 20876

Hyattstown ChristianChurch (Disciples of Christ)26012 Frederick RoadHyattstown, MD 20871301-831-8184www.hyattstownchristianchurch.org

Iglesia Alianza Cristiana YMisionera19236 Montgomery Village Ave.

Montgomery Village, MD20886240-731-2820www.alianzacristiana.org

Iglesia Bautista Hispana deGaithersburg1004 Quince Orchard RoadGaithersburg, MD 20878301-216-1453

Iglesia Gracia Soberana deGaithersburg630 Hurdle Mill PlaceGaithersburg, MD 20877301-789-1819http://www.graciasob.org/Meets at Covenant Life Church7501 Muncaster Mill RoadGaithersburg, MD 20877

Iglesia Pentecostal Camino25520 Woodfield RoadDamascus, MD 20872301-253-6877

Inter-DenominationalChurch of God19201 Woodfield RoadGaithersburg, MD 20879301-963-3012www.icog.org

Journey’s Crossing (AChristian Church)23 West Diamond Ave.Gaithersburg, MD 20877301-963-9250www.ilovethischurch.comMeets at Seneca Valley HighSchool12700 Middlebrook RoadGermantown, MD 20877

Lakewood Church of God22820 Frederick RoadClarksburg, MD 20871301-515-3285www.lakewoodchurch.org

Montgomery FaithFellowship356 Christopher Ave.Gaithersburg, MD 20879301-330-8521www.montgomeryfaith.org

Mount of Olives Church11810 Darnestown RoadGaithersburg, MD 20878301-977-6701

New Covenant Fellowship18901 Waring Station RoadGermantown, MD 20874301-444-3100www.fellowshipusa.com

Northgate Community20300 Pleasant Ridge DriveMontgomery Village, MD20886301-840-9830www.northgatecc.org

Open Door MetropolitanCommunity Church15817 Barnesville RoadBoyds, MD 20841

301-916-5777www.opendoormcc.com

Pleasant Grove ChristianCommunity11225 Mountain View RoadDamascus, MD 20872301-253-0107www.pleasantgroveccchurch.org

Potomac Valley AssemblyChurch22901 Ridge RoadGermantown, MD 20876301-428-7957www.pvachurch.com

Redeemed ChristianChurch of God17604 Washington GroveLaneGaithersburg, MD 20877301-740-8118www.mercyseatchapel.org(Mercy Seat Chapel)

Rock Creek Church19100 Muncaster RoadDerwood, MD 20855301-963-3993www.rcreek.com

Seneca Community Church13900 Berryville RoadSeneca, MD 20874301-869-9326www.senecachurch.org

Seneca Creek CommunityChurch13 Firstfield Road, Suite 100Gaithersburg, MD 20878301-355-6550www.senecacreek.org

Sovereign Grace Ministries7505 Muncaster Mill RoadGaithersburg, MD 20877301-330-7400www.sovereigngraceministries.org

United Church of Christ-Seneca Valley13421 Clopper RoadGermantown, MD 20874301-540-3449www.uccsv.org

Unity of Gaithersburg111 Central Ave.Gaithersburg, MD 20877301-947-3626www.unityofgaithersburg.org

Victory Christian ChurchInternational7-7 Metropolitan CourtGaithersburg, MD 20878301-670-1600www.vcci.org

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Boyds is a commu-nity established by therailroad. In 1860, Col.James A. Boyd, an or-phaned immigrant fromScotlandwhowas raisedby his grandmother,won the bid to build theMetropolitan Branch ofthe Baltimore andOhioRailroad fromWash-ington, D.C., through

Montgomery County toPoint of Rocks.

Boyds is a communi-ty at a crossroads, work-ing to protect andmain-tain its rural character asdevelopment continuesto emerge across the up-county, especially in theneighboring communi-ties of Germantown andClarksburg.

LOCAL SCHOOLSBoyds is served by thePoolesville and Northwestcluster schools. For a full listof schools, see page 27.

POLICEBoyds is served by theGermantown District. For a fulllist of stations, see page 17.

FIRE SERVICESBoyds is served by theUpper Montgomery County

Volunteer Fire Department,the Germantown VolunteerFire Department and theGermantown/Kingsview FireStation. For a full list ofstations, see page 16.

LIBRARIESBoyds is served by thePoolesville and Germantownlibraries. See page 15.

MUNICIPALGOVERNMENTSBarnesvilleMayor: Luke Fedders

Town Clerk: Lisa FeddersMeets at 7:30 p.m. the thirdMonday of the month.P.O. Box 95Barnesville, MD 20838240-415-1659www.barnesvillemd.org

COMMUNITYORGANIZATIONSBoyds Civic AssociationMeets quarterly starting inJanuary at 7:30 p.m. on thethird Thursday of the monthat Boyds Presbyterian Church,

19001 White Ground Road.P.O. Box 285Boyds, MD 20841www.boydsmaryland.orgboydscivicassociation@hotmail.comBoyds Historical SocietyP.O. Box 161Boyds, MD 20841www.boydshistory.orginfo@boydshistory.orgDaughters of the AmericanRevolution301-972-3113

BOYDS

The town’s first settler,WilliamClarke, saw a crossroads south ofFrederick brimming with poten-tial. Working out of his wagon inthe 1730s, the peddler from Lan-caster County, Pa., set up shop atthewoodedintersectionoftwoma-jor indian trails. There he swappedtrinkets for furs he could send toEurope’swealthymarkets.

As traffic picked up in thearea, an entrepreneur namedMichael A. Dowden saw his for-tune. He built a 17-room hoteland tavern in 1754 near Clarke’spost. Lt. George Washington andBritish Gen. Edward Braddockwould stay at Dowden’s in 1775for three days — while soldiers

camped on the snowblown hill-sides — on their march towardFort Duquesne.

The town takes its name fromClarke’s son, John, who in the

early 1790s surveyed the townand laid it out in lots, including“villages” for industries such astanning and blacksmithing. In1800, Clarke became the town’sfirst postmaster.

Throughout the years, the “e”wasdropped fromthe familynameand the town became Clarksburg.By 1850, Clarksburg was the third-largestcity inMontgomeryCounty,behind Rockville and Poolesville.The town was booming with fourgeneral stores, two hotels, a school

and even its own band, accordingto local author andhistorian SusanSoderberg.

Clarksburg began to declinein importance after the 1880s,when theBaltimoreandOhio railslaid a path for the Brunswick linethat bypassed Clarksburg and ranthrough nearby Boyds, four milesaway. After the turn of the cen-tury, hotels and industries beganto close.Clarksburg is undergoingmajor development. The popula-tion is expected to grow to about40,000 by 2025.

LOCAL SCHOOLSThe Clarksburg area is served by the

Clarksburg cluster. For a full list ofschools, see page 27.

POLICEThe area is served by the FifthDistrict police station in Germantown.For a full list of police stations, seepage 16.

FIRE SERVICESThe Clarksburg area is served by theClarksburg, Germantown, Damascus,Gaithersburg-Washington Grove,Hyattstown and Upper Montgomeryfire departments. For a full list ofstations, see page 16.

COMMUNITYORGANIZATIONSClarksburg Civic Association

Meets every fourth Monday at variouscommunity locations, Septemberthrough MayP.O. Box 325Clarksburg, MD 20871301-515-7471

Clarksburg Historical SocietyP.O. Box 496Clarksburg, MD 20871301-428-0190http://www.clarksburghistoric.com

Clarksburg SeniorsCommunity of Faith United MethodistChurch22420 Frederick RoadClarksburg, MD 20871301-916-3899

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ThehistoryofDamascus isdepicted in its farms, churchesand schools.The townbeganas a crossroadsonahill.

Ahistoricmarkernear theMethodist EducationCenteronMainStreet recognizes theoriginal landgrant of 1,101acres, patentedbyMatthewPigmanonApril 13, 1774, buthistorical records indicatetherewas activity in theareawell before the18th century.

ThenameDamascus is abiblical reference.Thefirst offi-cialmentionofDamascuswasin1816,whenEdwardHughesreceivedcongressional approv-al for apostal route throughtown.RidgeRoad (Md. 27)was

part of theSusquehannaTrailthat begannearwhatnow isHarrisburg, Pa., andwoundalong thehilltops toSenecaCreek.

Damascuswas incorpo-rated for about 25 years inthe early 20th century.Thecommunity’s populationnowexceeds 30,000.Neighboringcommunities includeBoydsandHyattstown, aswell asClarksburg.

LOCAL SCHOOLSThe Damascus cluster includes fiveelementary schools, one middleschool and one high school. For a fulllist of schools, see page 27.

POLICEDamascus is served by the 5th

Police District. For a full list of policestations, see page 17.

FIRE SERVICESThe Damascus area is servedby the Damascus, Clarksburg,Hyattstown and Laytonsville volunteerfire departments. For a full list ofstations, see page 16.

LIBRARIESThe Damascus Library is part of thecounty public library system. For afull list of libraries, see page 15.

BUSINESSThere is no local chamber. For a listof county chambers, see page 20.

COMMUNITYORGANIZATIONSDamascus Heritage SocietyMuseum behind the library is opennoon to 5 p.m. Wednesday andSaturday and by appointment.P.O. Box 218

Damascus, MD 20872301-253-2014http://dhsm.org

American Legion Post 171,Ladies Auxiliary and Sons of theAmerican Legion10201 Lewis DriveDamascus, MD 20872301-253-0769www.legionpost171.org

Damascus HelpProvides emergency assistance tothose in need in the community.P.O. Box 126Damascus, MD 20872301-253-4100http://damascushelp.org

Faith ConnectionsProvides help to those in need in thecommunity.301-482-0522info@faith-connections.org

Damascus Lions ClubP.O. Box 267Damascus, MD 20872www.damascuslions.org

Daughters of the AmericanRevolution301-972-3113

Damascus Connection Committeeof Montgomery CountyRepresents the interests of residentsof Damascus through directinteraction and communication withother leaders and groups.Warren Fleming: 301-916-4522dcc@qst-inc.com

Izaak Walton League WildlifeAchievement ChapterP.O. Box 118Damascus, MD 20872301-253-2384www.damascusiwla.org

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The city of Gaithersburgcontinues to function thanksto the hardwork of vari-ous people, from its roughly250 full-time city staff to thecountless residents who vol-unteer to serve the city. The10-square-milemunicipalityin the center ofMontgomeryCounty can be called a high-tech business hub. It alsois the home of OldeTowne,a historic downtown areafeaturing shops, offices andrestaurants that is undergoinga revitalization effort.

Before it was Gaithers-burg, residents called the areaLogTown. In 1802, BenjaminGaither built a house andseveral retail establishmentsat Frederick andDiamond av-enues.The town’s namewaschanged shortly thereafter.

TheGaither family alsohelped to bring the railroad tothe city in the 1850s. Gaithers-burg’s 2010 populationwas59,933, giving it the fourth-highest population inMary-land, according to theU.S.Census Bureau.

The city, whichwasincorporated in 1878, oper-ates under a council-managerformofmunicipal govern-ment. The citymanager is ap-pointed by the five-membercity council and serves as acity employee.Themanageracts as the city’s chief execu-tive officer and answers to themayor and council concern-

ing city affairs. Themayorand city council are electedofficials who serve staggeredfour-year terms.Themayorserves as the president of thecity council and offers inputwithout voting on the issues.

OthermunicipalitiesaroundGaithersburg includeWashingtonGrove, with apopulation of 555 at the edgeof East DiamondAvenue, andLaytonsville, an incorporatedtownwith a population ofabout 350 north of Gaith-ersburg.The original fullname ofWashingtonGrovewas theWashingtonGroveCampMeeting Associationof theDistrict of ColumbiaandMaryland, reflectingthe town’s founding as anoutdoor religious summercamp.Washington prob-ably was chosen because themajority of the peoplewhofounded the campwere fromWashington, D.C., churches,and“grove”was chosen toadvertise thatmeetingswouldtake place in a place filledwith trees.

Laytonsville was estab-lished in 1789 on a tract ofland granted to James Brooke.It originally was known asCracklintown, named afterthe popular cracklin bread—bacon corn bread— that wasbaked locally. Laytonsvillereceived its name after thelocal post officewasmovedto John Layton’s saddle shop.

The townwas incorporated asamunicipality in 1892.POLICEGaithersburg has its ownpolicedepartment. Mark P. Sroka is policechief. Gaithersburg also is servedby the county’s Fifth District policestation in Germantown and the SixthDistrict station in Gaithersburg. Forpolice stations, see page 17.

FIRE SERVICESServed by Gaithersburg-WashingtonGrove, Rockvilleand Laytonsvillevolunteer fire departments. For a fulllist of stations, see page 16.

LIBRARIESThe Gaithersburg and QuinceOrchard libraries are part of thecounty library system. For a full listof libraries, see page 14.

BUSINESSThe area is served by theGaithersburg-Germantown Chamberof Commerce. For a full list ofchambers, see page 20.

COMMUNITYORGANIZATIONSDarnestown Civic AssociationMembers who pay an annual fee of$35 per individual or family can voteduring meetings.Town meetings take place quarterlyat 7:30 p.m. on the third Thursday ofMarch, June and September and thesecond Thursday in December in theDarnestown Presbyterian Church onTurkey Foot Road.Monthly board meetings take placein the association’s office, addressabove, at 7:30 p.m. on the lastThursday of each month.14132 Darnestown Road, Suite BDarnestown, MD 20874301-548-0999www.darnestowncivic.org

Gaithersburg Coalition ofProvidersThe Gaithersburg Coalition ofProviders is a coalition of more

than 60 nonprofit agencies thatserve individuals and families in theGaithersburg area. It is coordinatedby the city of GaithersburgCommunity Services Office. Thecoalition meets quarterly for trainingsand social service informationupdates with the goal of ensuringcoordinated and comprehensiveservices for the residents ofGaithersburg.301-258-6395

Gaithersburg/GermantownJayceesMeets at 7 p.m. on the fourthMonday of each month at variouslocations in Gaithersburg.P.O. Box 2516Germantown, MD 20875301-230-4930www.ggjaycees.org

Gaithersburg Rotary ClubMeets at 12:15 p.m. on Tuesdaysat Gaithersburg Hilton, 620 PerryParkway.301-947-8150www.gaithersburgrotary.org

Gaithersburg Area NewcomersClubMeets at 10 a.m. on the secondFriday of each month at locationsaround Gaithersburg.www.gancmd.comGANCmd@yahoo.com

Gaithersburg CommunityMuseumOpen from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Thursday to Saturday, or byappointment. Free admission.9 S. Summit Ave.Gaithersburg, MD301-258-6160www.gaithersburgmd.gov/museum

Izaak Walton League of AmericaMeets at 7:30 p.m. on the thirdThursday of each month at 8721Snouffer School Road.Lois Green/Sligo Chapter301-330-5970

www.lgsc-iwla.org

Kentlands Garden ClubMeets at 7:15 p.m. on the firstThursday of each month, Septemberthrough June, at 485 TschiffelySquare Road, Gaithersburg.Nina Chase, 301-330-4713

Laytonsville Historical CenterThe center is open from 11 a.m. to1 p.m. Tuesday at Town Hall, 21607Laytonsville Road.wolffmad.com/laytonsvilleHistoricLaytonsville@gmail.com

Montgomery Central DerwoodLions ClubMeets at 6:30 p.m. on the first andthird Tuesday of each month at theOutta the Way Cafe, 17503 RedlandRoad.membership@derwoodlions.com

MOMS Club of GaithersburgMeets at 10 a.m. on the third Fridayof each month at GaithersburgPresbyterian Church, 610 S.Frederick Ave.www.gaithersburgmomsclub.blogspot.commomsclubgaithersburg@hotmail.com

Seneca Valley SugarloafersVolksmarch Club Inc.Meets at 7:30 p.m. on the secondTuesday of each month at AdventistRehabilitation Hospital of Maryland,9909 Medical Center Drive, Rockville301-946-5496www.sugarloafers.org

La Leche League of WesternMontgomery CountyMeets from 10 a.m. on the secondTuesday of each month at EmeritusSenior Living, 11215 Seven LocksRoad, Potomac. Also meets at6:30 p.m.. on the third Wednesdayof odd months at Northwest HighSchool, 13501 Richter Farm Road,Germantownwww.lllofmd-de-dc.org

GAITHERSBURG

Located 17 miles outsideWashington, D.C., MontgomeryVillage has about 40,000 residentsand 12,471 single-family homes,townhouses, condominiums andapartments.Developed in the late1960s, it covers 2,500 acres thatwere once farmland.

The Montgomery VillageFoundation is a nonprofit or-ganization that services one ofthe largest planned communi-ties in the country. It includes 10

homes corporations, 11 condo-minium associations, four apart-ment complexes and the PoplarSpring subdivision. The founda-tion maintains parks, recreationcenters and some roadwithin thevillage.

It has a roughly $7.5 millionbudget, which comes mostlyfrom homeowner assessmentsand fees collected from recre-ational programs.The foundationis governed by a nine-member

board of directors whose mem-bers serve three-year terms. Thepresident and vice president areselected annually and serve one-year terms.

LOCAL SCHOOLSMontgomery Village is servedby the Gaithersburg and WatkinsMill clusters, which include 12elementary schools, four middleschools and two high schools. For afull list of schools, see page 27.

POLICE

Montgomery Village is served bythe county’s Gaithersburg DistrictStation. For a full list of policestations, see page 17.

FIRE SERVICESMontgomery Village is servedby the Gaithersburg-WashingtonGrove and Laytonsville volunteerfire departments. For a full list ofstations, see page 16.

LIBRARIESThe Gaithersburg Library is part ofthe county public library system. For

a list of libraries, see page 14.

BUSINESSThe area is served by theGaithersburg-Germantown Chamberof Commerce. For a list ofchambers, see page 20.

MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENTMontgomery Village FoundationBoard president: John Driscoll

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Germantown’s roots reachback to the 1800s, when farm-ingwas theway of life wherehousing developments standtoday.

The not-quite-a-town gotits name from the large num-ber of German business own-ers who settled in the cross-roads area of Clopper RoadandMd. 118 in the 1830s and1840s, according to historianSusan Soderberg, author of“AHistory of Germantown,Maryland.”

Althoughmost of thearea’s farmers and landown-ers were English, travelersand visitors remembered theaccents of the shopkeepers,whowere amix of Germanimmigrants and also fromGerman settlements in Penn-sylvania, and began to call thearea “Germantown.”

Since 1974, theGerman-townpopulation has beengrowing by about 2,000people per year, and during

the past decade it was thefastest-growing area ofMont-gomery County.

The community’s 2010populationwas about 86,400.

LOCAL SCHOOLSThe Germantown area is servedby the Seneca Valley, Northwest,Clarksburg, Quince Orchard,Poolesville, Watkins Mill andDamascus clusters. For a full list ofschools, see page 27.

POLICEThe area is served by theGermantown Police District. For a fulllist of police stations, see page 17.

FIRE SERVICESThe Germantown area is servedby the Germantown, Germantown/Kingsview, Clarksburg, Damascus,Gaithersburg-Washington Grove,Hyattstown and Upper Montgomeryvolunteer fire departments. For a fulllist of stations, see page 16.

LIBRARIESThe Germantown Library is part ofthe county library system. For a listof libraries, see page 14.

BUSINESSGermantown is served by the

Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamberof Commerce. For a list ofchambers, see page 20.

COMMUNITYORGANIZATIONSGermantown AllianceA business, organization and civicgroup to promote the needs of thecommunity.P.O. Box 702Germantown, MD 20875

Art League of GermantownMeets at 7:15 p.m. the firstWednesday of the month fromSeptember through May in thesecond-floor conference room ofBlackRock Center for the Arts,12901 Town Commons Drive.P.O. Box 855Germantown, MD 20875www.alog.orgartists@alog.org

Boys and Girls Club19910 S. Frederick RoadGermantown, MD 20876301-353-9600pmcmanus@bgcgw.org

Gaithersburg/Germantown JayceesMeets 7 p.m. the third Monday ofDecember and the fourth Mondayof every other month at the Activity

Center at Bohrer Park, 506 S.Frederick Ave., Gaithersburg.P.O. Box 2516Germantown, MD 20875301-230-4930www.ggjaycees.org

Upper Montgomery CompositeSquadron of the Civil Air PatrolMeets 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays in thecafeteria of Neelsville Middle School,11700 Neelsville Church Road,Germantown.240-388-4946

Germantown Historical SocietyP.O. Box 475Germantown, MD 20875301-972-2707www.germantownmdhistory.org

Meals on Wheels of GermantownP.O. Box 1765Germantown, MD 20875301-706-0262info@mowgermantown.com

MOMS Club of Germantown —NorthMeets at 10 a.m. the firstWednesday of the month.www.germantownnorthmomsclub.comgermantownmomsclub@gmail.com

Germantown HELP

P.O. Box 608Germantown, MD 20875301-482-1320www.germantownhelp.orginfo@germantownhelp.org

Knights of ColumbusMother Seton Parish19951 Father Hurley Blvd.Germantown, MD 20874301-924-3838http://www.kofc11024.org/

Germantown – South MOMS ClubMeets at 10 a.m. the secondWednesday of the month at MessiahLutheran Church, 13901 ClopperRoad, Germantown.greatsenecamomsclub@gmail.com

Salvation Army20021 Aircraft DriveGermantown, MD 20874301-515-5354

Town Center TalkersToastmasters ClubMeets at 7:15 p.m. the secondand fourth Tuesday of the monthat OBA Bank Community Room,20300 Seneca Meadows Parkway,Germantown.Contact: 4153@toastmastersclubs.org301-351-8281debra@joyfullyliving.com

GERMANTOWN

Executive vice president: DavidHumptonBoard vice president: Pete YoungTreasurer: Beth-Ellen BerryBoard members: Dennis Clark,Pamela Bort, Scott Dyer, Linda

Moore, Peter Webb and Bob HydornThe board meets at 7:30 p.m. thesecond to last Thursday of the monthat North Creek Community Center,20125 Arrowhead Road.10125 Apple Ridge RoadMontgomery Village, MD 20886301-948-0110www.mvf.org

COMMUNITYORGANIZATIONS

Friends of Whetstone LakePresident Nancy Farrar301-216-9817friendsofwhetstonelake.netnmfarrar@earthlink.net

Montgomery Village-GaithersburgToastmasters No. 1212Meets 7:30 p.m. on the second andfourth Wednesdays in Parker Hall atAsbury Methodist Village, 409 RussellAve, Gaithersburg.

301-740-34951212.toastmasterclubs.org

Montgomery Village Rotary ClubMeets at 7:15 a.m. Wednesdaysat the Hampton Inn & Suites in thefirst floor meeting room, 960 N.Frederick Ave., Gaithersburg.P.O. Box 2920Montgomery Village, Md. 20886www.mvrotary.org

Montgomery Village Garden Club

Meets at 7:30 p.m. on the second

Monday of each month, September

through May, at the Whetstone

Community Center, 19140 Brooke

Grove Court. Membership is $25 per

year; $20 per year for people 62

and older.

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In the 18th century, Olneywas the smaller and sleepiercousin of the surroundingtowns.

It started to growwhen itbegan attracting artisans bythe early 1800s. Sarah BrookeandDr. Charles Farquharnamed their homeOlneyafter poetWilliamCowper’shometown in England.Thetownwas named after the

home, which still stands andis known today asTheOlneyHouse.

Olney retained its ruralcharacter until themid-1950s,when the firstmajor devel-opmentwas built. By theearly 1970s, growth changedthe town’s character dra-matically. The greater Olneycommunity nowboasts about39,462 residents, according

theMontgomery CountyPark and Planning.The area,whichmeasures roughly47 squaremiles, has about13,129 households (single-family, townhouse and gardenapartments).

TheTown of Brookeville,to the north of Olney alongthemajor north-south thor-oughfare of Georgia Avenue(Md. 97), was founded in 1794

by RichardThomas on landinherited by his wife, Debo-rah Brooke. He named thetown after his wife’s family.Brookeville was incorpo-rated in 1808 by theMarylandGeneral Assembly, which ap-pointed three commissionersto run the town.

Sandy Springwas foundedbyQuakers who arrived inthe early 1700s in search of

new land to grow tobacco andcorn.The population of theSandy Spring-Ashton area isabout 5,628, based on 2010statistics available at Park andPlanning.

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and Sunshine.LOCAL SCHOOLSOlney is served by the Magruder andSherwood clusters and the NortheastConsortium, which includes JamesHubert Blake High School. For a fulllist of schools, see page 27.

POLICEOlney is served by the FourthDistrict of the Montgomery CountyPolice Department. The Olney policesatellite station is at 17821 GeorgiaAve. The Montgomery CountyDivision of the Park Police also hasa strong presence. For a full list ofstations, see page 17.

FIRE SERVICESThe Olney area is served primarilyby the Sandy Spring VolunteerFire Department, with help fromLaytonsville, Kensington and othernearby departments. For a full list ofstations, see page 16.

LIBRARIESThe Olney Library is part of thecounty library system. For a full listof libraries, see page 14.

BUSINESSThe town is served by the OlneyChamber of Commerce. For a full listof chambers, see page 20.

MUNICIPALGOVERNMENTSBrookevilleCommissioners: Michael Acierno,Katherine W. Farquhar andSuzanne Daley (election eachMay)Clerk: Diane TeagueTreasurer: Susan L. JohnsonAcademy Business Manager: AndreaScanlonFounded in 1794, Brookeville wasdesignated a historic district in 1986.The incorporated town, two milesnorth of Olney, is run by a three-person commission.Meets at 8 p.m. the second Mondayof each month at The BrookevilleAcademy, 5 High St.301-570-4465www.townofbrookevillemd.org

LaytonsvilleTown Clerk: Charlene DillinghamMayor: Dan PratsFour council members and themayor oversee government affairsin Laytonsville. Elections take placeannually and officials serve staggeredtwo-year terms.Charles BradsherDave PreuschJosh PomeroyJim RuspiThe town council meets at 7:30 p.m.the first Tuesday of each month atTown Hall, 21607 Laytonsville Road.P.O. Box 5158

Laytonsville, MD 20882301-869-0042www.laytonsville.md.us

COMMUNITYORGANIZATIONSSandy Spring Civic AssociationPresident John SalzbergMeets the second Monday of eachmonth at the Sandy Spring SlaveMuseum, 18524 Brooke Road. Nomeeting in August.Ross Boddy Community Center18529 Brooke RoadSandy Spring, MD301-774-6815www.sandyspringcivic.comsscacommunications@sandyspringcivic.com

American Legion Post 68Meets at 7 p.m. on the first Mondayof each month at the Buffington Re/Max building, 3300 Olney-SandySpring Road.301-460-0331

Carl M. Freeman FoundationGives grants to local nonprofitorganizations.www.freemanfoundation.org

Greater Olney ToastmastersMeets at 7:30 p.m. on the first andthird Tuesday of each month atMedstar Montgomery Medical Center.Promotes better public speaking andcommunication skills.

301-260-2788greaterolney.toastmastersclubs.org

Kiwanis Club of OlneyMeets Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. atMontgomery County ClubOffers toy drive, fundraising eventsand service to the community.301-424-0292www.kiwanis.org

MGH Health FoundationRaises funds for MedStarMontgomery Medical Center topurchase equipment, supportprograms and maintain facilities.18101 Prince Philip DriveOlney, MD 20832301-774-8777http://medstarmontgomery.org/

Montgomery General HospitalWomen’s BoardSponsors a thrift shop, gift shop andannual picnic and bazaar, amongother programs, with proceeds goingback to the hospital. Also awardsscholarships.18101 Prince Philip DriveOlney, MD 20832301-774-9638 (Thrift Shop)301-774-8840http://medstarmontgomery.org/

Olney Boys and Girls CommunitySports AssociationPresident: Dan DionisioDirector: Ken BradfordOffers sports teams and recreation

opportunities for youth.P.O. Box 2Olney, MD 20830301-570-3990www.obgc.com

Olney Lions ClubMeets at 7 p.m. the firstTuesday ofthe month at The Inn at BrookevilleFarms, 19501 Georgia Ave.Offers fundraising events and serviceto the community.P.O. Box 1104Brookeville, MD 20830301-774-5084http://e-clubhouse.org/sites/olneymd/page-6.php

Olney Rotary ClubMeets Thursdays at 7:30 a.m. atBuffington Re/Max Building, 3300Olney-Sandy Spring Road.Offers community service, worldwidehumanitarian projects, networkingand leadership skills.P.O. Box 103Olney, MD 20830www.olneyrotary.org

Our HouseResidential job training program forat-risk teens, who in turn providecommunity service work.301-519-1019www.our-house.orgInfo@our-house.org

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Poolesville is on the north-western edge of the countybetween the Potomac Riverto the west and farmland tothe east. It covers 2,375 acres.Poolesville fi rst began to takeshape when two brothersfrom Anne Arundel County,John Poole Sr. and JosephPoole Sr., purchased 160 acresin the area in 1760.

In 1793, John Poole Jr.built a two-room log storeon 15 acres given to him byhis father and sold parcels toother merchants, includinga tailor, tanner and tavernowner; and Poolesville was

born. The town was incorpo-rated in 1867.

The residents — about5,800 — share an appre-ciation for the town and itssimple way of life, yet opin-ions differ about its futuregrowth potential.LOCAL SCHOOLSThe Poolesville Cluster includes twoelementary schools, a middle schooland a high school. For a full list ofschools, see page 27.

POLICEPoolesville is served by theGermantown police district. For a fulllist of stations, see page 17.

FIRE SERVICES

Poolesville is served by the UpperMontgomery County Volunteer FireDepartment. For a full list of stations,see page 16.

LIBRARIESThe Poolesville Library is part of thecounty public library system. For afull list of libraries, see page 14.

BUSINESSThe town is served by the PoolesvilleArea Chamber of Commerce. For afull list of chambers, see page 20.

COMMUNITYORGANIZATIONSFor A Rural Montgomery18801 River RoadPoolesville, MD 20837301-916-3510f.a.r.m@erols.com

Historic Medley District Inc.P.O. Box 232Poolesville, MD 20837301-972-8588www.historicmedley.org

Independent Order of Odd FellowsMeets at 7:30 p.m. the second andfourth Thursday of the month atPoolesville Memorial United MethodistChurch, 17821 Elgin Road.P.O. Box 252Poolesville, MD 20837301-349-2057

Monocacy Lions ClubMeets at 7:30 p.m. the second andfourth Monday of the month at PBDye Golf Club, 9526 Doctor PerryRoad, Ijamsville.22711 Mount Ephraim RoadDickerson, MD 20842

Montgomery Countryside AllianceP.O. Box 24Poolesville, MD 20873301-461-9831www.mocoalliance.orginfo@mocoalliance.org

Sugarloaf Citizens AssociationAnnual meeting in the spring.20900 Martinsburg RoadP.O.Box 218Dickerson, MD 20842301-349-4889www.sugarloafcitizens.org

WUMCO Help Inc.Annual meeting in the spring.P.O. Box 247Poolesville, MD 20837301-972-8481wumco@prodigy.net

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Jeff Lightner of Gaithersburg performs with his daughter Rachel, 15, in theannual father/daughter poms dance performance in Gaithersburg.

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Bishop Allyson Abrams of Empowerment Liberation Cathedral is welcomed by the areachurch community during a fellowship service at the Episcopal Church of the Ascen-sion in Silver Spring.

The annual Montgomery County Thanksgiv-ing parade marches through downtownSilver Spring in November.

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Green Acres School fifth grader ClaraSchmidt slips through the bottom of hercraft as she participates in a timed boatrace at the school’s Rockville campus.

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Meg Yetter of Bethesda (right) and Emily Balogh from Boyds laugh as they try on fancyhats sold by a vendor at the Potomac Hunt Races steeplechase at Montevideo, outsidePoolesville.

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