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March 10, 7-11:30 p.m., Executive Office Building
18th annual event features the best high school bands in the County. For 9th-graders to age 21. More Info....

Click on the title song to hear an Mp3 from each band’s demo CD:

Mission South: “What’s Wrong?”
Overcast: “Can I Survive?”
Red Means Go: “Hours”
Subject to Change: “Priorities”
The Fighting Janes: “Come My Way”
Tophat: “Marbles”
Velhalla: “Red Door”


Olney Skate Park Opens Full Time March 5
Weather permitting, exciting new park switches to spring hours, a lower annual membership fee, and a skate time just for for kids!


COMMUNITY SERVICE
Rec Advisory Board
Seats Available

Eight vacancies for County Council commission on parks, facilities, recreation, programs, budgets and more.

SPRING SPORTS
Baseball, Softball, Volleyball, Adult Soccer, Flag Football!
March is a busy month for sports registrations with many deadlines fast approaching. So hurry!

TODDLERS
St. Patrick’s Day Fun Walk
At Brookside Gardens

Follow the annual treasure trail of the “Lively Leprechaun,” enjoy crafts, hunts, snacks and more!

THE GET-FIT GURUS: Springing Ahead As the Weather Breaks
March is a great time for beginning a healthier, active lifestyle. Our experts touch on four unique and important components of that lifestyle, which includes your kids.
Autumn Saxton-Ross Column: Simple Steps Toward Dietary Health
Autumn’s Podcast: Better Ways to Get Your Essential Nutrients

Tina Shubert Column: Timing Meals Around Your Workouts
Tina’s Podcast: Active Parents, Active Kids for Generations of Good Health


New! High School Volleyball Leagues
For junior varsity and varsity boys and girls, a seven-week spring season with playoffs.
Fitness: Bio Aerobics Cardio High/Low Impact
Sports: Badminton for Beginners/Advanced
Better understand your dog's behavior before sending him to obedience class.
Kids Art: Comic Rendering
Adult Art: Scrapbooking Flag Book Album
Wellness: Kendo
Cooking: Basic Skills for Spring
Sports: Skateboarding Levels I and II
Wellness: Gentle Yoga
Hobbies: Bridge Supervised Play Part II


Lifeguards/Pools:There are openings for part-time temporary workers at indoor pools for lifeguards, instructors, cashiers, and swim coaches. Retraining available. For more information, contact a facility supervisor at the indoor pool nearest you, or call the Aquatics office at 240-777-6860.

Youth Sports Coaches: Volunteer coaches needed for baseball, T-ball and softball. The National Youth Sports Coaches’ Association certified training will prepare you and can be conducted online. Must be at least age 16. Call Corky McCorkle at 240-777-6961.

Youth Sports Game Officials: MCRD is seeking game officials for youth sports leagues, including baseball and softball programs for grades 2-9. Training available. Call 240-777-6961.

NSA Softball Umpires Needed: Maryland State Umpires Association seeks game officials for the 2007 softball seasons. Understanding of the basic rules of baseball and/or softball suggested. For more info, contact Adrian Burns at 301/445-5263 or Dick Shinnick at 301/946-6612.

CASO Softball Officials Needed: CASO officiates high school games in Montgomery County plus several community colleges and county recreational leagues. For more info, email casoumps@aol.com or call Al Palmer at 301-924-2464.


Softball Registration Underway
Senior softball in the County is some of the best in the nation, but there are leagues for many ages and levels of play. Check it out!

Walk-In Volleyball: Each Thursday, 2:30 p.m., Wheaton Community Center.
Walk-In Volleyball: Each Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9:30 a.m., Bauer Drive Community Center.
Walk-In Basketball: Each Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Bauer Drive Community Center.

New Spring Adventures for SOAR
Eleven terrific daytrips are planned, but hurry! Many trips fill up fast.
SOAR Registration Now Online! Click on RecWeb and Register Now for SOAR Activities.

Activities Newsletters: Coffield | Damascus | Holiday Park | Long Branch | Margaret Schweinhaut

Tax Preparation Help for County Seniors
Free income tax preparation is offered to middle- and low-income County seniors 55 and above. Appointment required.


Through March 13: Youth Art Exhibit and Photo Exhibit, MCRD, 4010 Randolph Rd., Silver Spring, weekdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. p.m. Free. No weekend hours.

March 16-18: Speedo Championship Swimming Sectionals, best swimmers on the East Coast compete! Germantown Indoor Swim Center, free to spectators. Call 240-777-6830 for times, info.

March 17: Gaithersburg St. Patty’s Day Parade, 10 a.m., rain or shine.

March 26: Chalk-Out the Smoke event for County Teens, Orange Ball Billiards, Rockville, 6:30-10 p.m. MoCo Idol Finals, food, dancing, karaoke, more. Admission: $3, $2 with canned foods donation. Student ID required. Pre-registration suggested.

March 28: March Madness 5-on-5 basketball Tourney, ages 17-30, Upper County Community Center. Registration deadline March 26. Call 301-840-2469 for more info.



March 2007
Vol. 2, Issue 4
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Montgomery County Recreation Department
Gabriel Albornoz, Director
4010 Randolph Road • Silver Spring. Md. 20902
Monday-Friday • 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Call Us: 240-777-6840
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

Activities Cancellations
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

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