The RECord

Welcome to The RECord e-Mail Newsletter . . . Everything You Need for Your Montgomery County Recreation Needs! . . . Grab Your New WINTER GUIDE, Available at County Libraries, Community and Aquatics Centers, Government Offices, By Mail or PDF Download Here at The RECord . . . Look for the Summer Camps Guide Jan. 16! . . . We Rent for Your Event! Celebrate a Special Occasion or Holiday Gathering in One of Our Community Recreation Centers. Call 240-777-6810 for More Info . . . Brookside Garden of Lights Is Open Through Jan. 7 . . . Forward Your Copy of The RECord to a Friend and Ask Them to Subscribe! It's Free!

Domino Effect of County Youth
It was another great float by the County’s Youth Advisory Committee at the Silver Spring holiday parade Nov. 18. The 50 specially selected middle- and high-schoolers developed a theme of “Standing Against Destructive Decisions” by teens such as drug use, underage drinking, smoking and violence.

There are great seasonal activities for the entire family, featuring events and classes from MCRD and Maryland National Parks:
• Family: Brookside Garden of Lights
• Therapeutic Recreation: Holiday Concert and Dance
• Crafts: Making Holiday Centerpieces
• Shows: Holiday Spirit at Ford’s Theatre
• Food: Santa’s Workshop and Cookie Swap
• Storytelling: Snowy Tales of Winter
• Music: 2nd Annual Concert at Leland
• Celebration: Winster Solstice at Locust Grove Nature Center
• Ice Shows: Winter on Ice at Wheaton, Cabin John Ice Arenas

UPDATE!
Olney Skate Park
Is Moving Forward
Construction is winding down on the long-awaited park, but will weather cooperate for December opening?

GET READY:
Winter Cancellation Policy
For MCRD Activities
With a harsh winter predicted, here’s what you need to know about recreation cancellations.

AWARDS:
County Swimming Honored
In ‘Best of Aquatics’
Overall Commitment to Excellence Germantown Indoor Swim Center, are cited by trade magazine.

Winter Break Programs for Kids
The perfect break for parents and kids, Club Holiday and Winter Ventures day camps offer a little something for children aged 3-12.
• Basketball, Karate Clinics for Kids: Starting Dec. 26, your choice of two multi-session basketball clinics for boys and girls, plus a great karate camp for those aged 6-12.

See the Geminids Meteor Shower
Considered the best meteor shower in the heavens, the Geminids are known for producing up to 60 multicolored meteors at its peak, which is mid-December. Free at Black Hill Regional Park in Boyds. Registration required.
• Crafts: Making Your Own Holiday Gifts
• Tiny Tots: Little Linguists Mini
• Nutrition: Supersize Your Energy
• Cooking: Be Your Own Personal Chef
• Nature: Late Fall on Skyline Drive
• Kids Sports: Coach Doug Sports School Mini

• Youth Dance: No Stop Hip Hop for Kids
• Hobbies: Horseback Riding
• Cooking: Wine and Dine—Wines of Napa Valley
• Arts: Oil Painting
• Tiny Tots: Music in Motion

NEW FEATURE! MCRD’s Get-Fit Gurus
The Recreation Dept. helps County residents stay healthy with our wellness and fitness experts, Autumn Saxton-Ross and Tina Shubert, offering monthly tips and advice.
• Saxton-Ross Column: Healthy Holiday Cooking
• Shubert Column: Holiday Workouts on the Go

Autumn and Tina’s Podcast: Healthy Travels Through the Grocery Store

SOAR White House Trip Is Full
The annual SOAR Christmastime visit to the White House has already been filled. But look for another exciting year of trips in 2007, including a ski trip to Whitetail Jan. 24. Cost: $25 for transportation; lift ticket and equipment rental paid directly to Whitetail upon arrival. Senior discounts available.Call 301-468-4540 for more details.
• SOAR Registration Now Online! Click on RecWeb and Register Now to Sign Up for SOAR Activities.
• Holidays Activities Newsletters: Clara Barton | Bauer Drive | Clarksburg | Gwendolyn Coffield | Damascus | Germantown | Holiday Park | Long Branch | Owens Park | Margaret Schweinhaut

November-December 2006
Vol. 2, Issue 1
®All content, logos and rights are reserved

Montgomery County Recreation Department
Robin Riley, Acting Director
4010 Randolph Road • Silver Spring. Md. 20902
Monday-Friday • 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Call Us: 240-777-6804
e-Mail Us: Recreation Dept. Customer Service

Recreation Centers
Locations, quick information and access to county's 18 centers.
240-777-6810

Camps, Summer Programs
Camps, clinics for ages 3-16;
Arts, sports, nature, and more!
240-777-6870

Classes
Activities for youth, adults, arts, dance, fitness, sports and more!
240-777-6870

Aquatics Centers
Locations, programs, hours
and schedules.
240-777-6860

Class Status
240-777-6889

Gilchrist Diversity Center
240-777-4940

Hearts 'n Parks
240-777-6820

Sports, Youth and Adult
Programs, schedules, contacts,
fields and schools locations.
240-777-6961

Registration
240-777-6840

Special Events
240-777-6821

Teen/Youth Services
240-777-6985

Seniors Centers
Guide to multi-service facilities, events and self-help needs.
301-468-4540

Therapeutic Recreation
301-468-4540

Volunteer Programs
301-468-4540

Montgomery County Parks
Locations, activities, news,
trails, fees, classes and more!
301-495-2500

To Subscribe or Unsubscribe to This Newsletter