Sept. 11 All-America Memorial Concert
At Cabin John, celebrate the lives of 11 county residents lost on this tragic day with a tribute concert by the U.S. Navy Commodores Jazz Band.
Therapeutic Recreation Forum
To Raise Awareness, Issues

At Bauer Drive CC, Sept. 6, this public meeting is the first for County individuals with disabilities in more than 10 years.

Olney Skate Park
Closing Sept. 23

Maintenance, repairs expected to take 6-8 weeks, but park will re-open in late Fall.

Burtonsville Day, Sept. 28-29
The 17th annual event also celebrates 5th anniversary of Fairland Community Center.
Plus: NFL Punt, Pass & Kick Competition


POOCH POOL PARTY!
Join Our End-of-Summer
Bash for Your Dawg

At Wheaton-Glenmont Pool, Sept. 9.
FREE, but pre-registration required.
See slideshow from 2006 party!

SPORTS
3-on-3 Basketball Tourney
For Grades 6-12

At Bauer Drive CC, Sept. 13, for kids on school off-day. Boys, girls, co-rec, double-elimination, prizes and FREE!

LEADERSHIP
Hip Hop Youth Forum
at East County Sept. 8

County teens, parents, police and experts converge to discuss today’s youth life issues, and start dialogue.

THE GET-FIT GURUS: Reshaping Your Body. . . .
Fun activities and light, nutritious foods provide the perfect combination for making your body as healthy as you wish it to be.

Autumn Saxton-Ross Column: Healthy Snacks in County Vending Machines.
Autumn’s Podcast: Easy Ways to Make Healthy Choices With Fast Food.

Tina Shubert Column: Easy Steps, Classes for Post-Natal Exercise


Great New Classes to Start Fall
Fall is the area's most active season and our Fall Guide is chock full of great events and activities, including dozens of fun new classes:
Yoga in the park at this time of year can be exhilarating.
Youth Dance: Hip Hop for Teens
Wellness: Yoga in the Park
Cooking: Making Sushi
Adult Art: Collage Painting
Music: Vocally Correct Auditions
Wellness: Laughter, the Ultimate Medicine
Tiny Tots: ABC Hand and Finger Prints
Fitness: Core Conditioning
Sports: Free Play Basketball
Mind & Body: BusyBrains


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 the National Public Lands Day, Sept. 29; Harvest Festival, Oct. 6-7; Garden of Lights festival, mid-November through January, and more. Call Montgomery Parks volunteer services at 301-495-2504 or visit Montgomery Parks Volunteers on the web.

Youth Sports Referees: For games on Saturdays, training available. Call 240-777-6965.


New Fall Outdoor Adventures!
Awesome nature and fitness activities in September and October, including kayaking, canoeing, rock climbing and hiking. Plus, SOAR trips, tours and hikes.
SOAR Registration Now Online! Click on RecWeb and Register Now for SOAR Activities.

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

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.


Sept. 8: Leland Family Fun Day, Leland Community Center, noon-5 p.m. Food, fun, moondance and more. Free! Call 301-652-2249 for more info.

Sept. 15: City Place Healthy You-Fit Kids Health & Fitness Expo, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., City Place Mall, Silver Spring. Screenings, health education, fitness demonstrations and family fitness. Free!

Sept. 15:Children's Day,” Brookside Gardens, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Activities, displays and games. Free!

Sept. 20-Dec. 20: “The Eyes Have It!” aging eye series at Holiday Park Senior Center. Four-part series starting Sept. 20 with “Touring the Aging Eye;” “Don't Lose Sight of Diabetes” Oct. 18; “Age-Related Macular Degeneration” Nov. 15; and “Bifocials, Trifocals” Dec. 20. All programs at 1:15 p.m.

Sept. 28: Family FunFest and Bingo Night, Potomac Community Center, 5-9:30 p.m., carnival games, giant slide, moonbounce, entertainment, food, prizes. $5 for games, $5 for bingo.



September 2007
Vol. 2, Issue 6
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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
240-777-4925

Volunteer Programs
301-468-4540

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

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