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HALLOWEEN: Activities and Events for Kids of All Ages
For kids small and large, there are many Halloween happenings around the County with fun events for toddlers, teens, adults and seniors. Many of these activities are free, and several have a high spook factor.
• Therapeutic Recreation Haunted House Dance, Oct. 28: For those aged 15-and above with disabilities, prizes for most creative costumes, disc jockey and refreshments. Holiday Park Senior Center, 7-10 p.m. Bring ID, no advance registration required. |
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CELEBRATION: Gilchrist Diversity Center Turns 5 Years Old
The visions of County Executives Charles Gilchrist and Doug Duncan proved prophetic as the wide-ranging diversity center helps more than 1,500 people a month from 60 countries acclimate to a new life in America.
• NUEVO! Lea Este Articulo en Español |
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FITNESS: Hike Sugarloaf Mountain and See the Region’s Fall Foliage
What a great way for the entire family to see the turning of leaves, and the seasons . . . with a 2 1/2-mile hike up Sugarloaf Mountain. This adventure takes only three hours and is suitable for all ages accustomed to hiking.
• Heart Smart Trails: Short Courses for Quick Jaunts, Stress Release, or Beginners.
• Pick a Trail: Overview of Each County Trail, Including Locator Map and Distance. |
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Kids, Create Your Own Puppet Show!
Everyone likes puppets and now kids aged 6-12 can make their own puppets, backdrop and have a show—all in one fun class.
• Adventure: John Wilkes Booth Escape Route
 • Fitness: Pilates on the Ball
• Teen Fitness: Intro to Weight Training
• Cooking: Cake Decorating
• Crafts: Lamp Work Bead Bracelets
• Tiny Tots: Mommy, You and Me Makes Three
• Sports: Adult Team Tennis
• Wellness: Pre-Natal Yoga
• Nature: Apple Pressing Plus
• Crafts: VisArts Fused Glass Workshop
• Oct. 7-Nov.26: Chrysanthemum Display, Brookside Gardens, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Free.
• Oct. 20: Registration deadline for 65-plus basketball. This is a "draft league" with games played at the Bauer Drive Community Center. For further info contact John Rice (301-231-7822) or Bill Tait (301-881-0250).
• Oct 28: Muddy Branch Greenway Trail contruction, lend a helping hand. More info.
• 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.
• Volunteers in the Parks: Volunteers needed for many Halloween events, trail clean-ups and construction, Brookside’s Garden of Lights and more. Call Montgomery Parks volunteer services at 301-495-2504 or visit Montgomery Parks on the web.
• Youth Sports Referees: For games on Saturdays, training available. Call 240-777-6965.
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October 2006
Vol. 1, Issue 12
®All content, logos and rights are reserved
Montgomery County Recreation Department
Greg Bayor, 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
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Recreation Centers
Locations, quick information and access to county's 18 centers.
240-777-6810
Arts
240-777-6820
Camps & Programs
240-777-6870
Classes
240-777-6870
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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
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Sports, Youth and Adult
Programs, schedules, contacts,
fields and schools locations.
240-777-6961
Registration
240-777-6840
Special Events
240-777-6820
Teen/Youth Services
240-777-6820
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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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