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At 86, legendary historian still guiding County seniors on tours of local, national sites.
• Affairs of the Heart: Holiday Park cardiac care symposium May 23.
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| Among Bearss' books is the 2006 release “Fields of Honor.” |
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Great Fun for All at KidFest ’07
The Recreation Department’s 5th Annual Kidfest, May 6 at Cabin John Regional Park, was another huge success with a crowd of just under 10,000. There were clowns, music, games, arts, crafts, safety tips, a nature exhibit with big hairy spiders and, best of all, funnel cake. Thanks for attending!
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NEW!
Co-Rec Dodgeball
for Adults
Six-week season on Friday nights at three countywide community centers. Registration opens May 15.
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AQUATICS
Hoo-Hoo!
Pools Open May 26
Get ready for summer fun as the eight outdoor aquatics facilities open for weekends. Full opening June 11.
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Great End-of-Spring Classes in May
The Summer Guide for classes and activities is now available, with registration opening May 14. But there are still some fun classes from the spring session opening this month. Take a gander:
 • Nature: Saving the Chesapeake Bay
• Kids Crafts: Tie Dye Fun
• Hobbies: Reflective Photography
• Horseback Riding: Beginning for Ages 5-12
• Cooking: Knife Skills
• Wellness: Foot Message and Reflexology
• Tiny Tots: Abrakadoodle Twoosy Doodlers
• Crafts/Wellness: Knitting as Meditation
• Adult Crafts: Jewelry Club
• 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.
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New Summer Adventures!
Awesome summertime activities include kayaking, canoeing, pro baseball games, daytrips to the Eastern Shore, boat tours and more. But hurry! Many trips fill up fast.
• SOAR Registration Now Online! Click on RecWeb and Register Now for SOAR Activities.
• Activities Newsletters: Bauer Drive | Damascus | East County | Holiday Park | Long Branch | Margaret Schweinhaut | Waverly
• 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.
• May 5-Sept. 16: Wings of Fancy live butterfly exhibit, Brookside Gardens, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. $5 adults, $4 ages 3-12.
• May 18: Rising Star Basketball registration ends. Call 240-777-6961 for info or to register.
• May 22: Georgia O'Keefe’s “Flowers, Skyscrapers and Desert," presented by Joan Hart, docent at the National Gallery of Art. Holiday Park Senior Center. 240-777-4999.
• June 2: Bauer Drive Community Center Games Day, competition in 150 strategy board and card games. All ages. Free! Door and tournament prizes. 301-468-4015
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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
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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
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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
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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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