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- Paving on Hoya Street- traffic delaysPosted on: 2010-07-14The State Highway Administration (SHA) will be working overnight on Hoya Street (previously Old Old Georgetown Road) beginning the week of July 25.
Residents can expect SHA crews to be out along the Hoya Street ramp between southbound MD 355 and Montrose Road, as well as the small section of Montrose Road in front of The Monterey Apartments, overnight Sunday through Thursday between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m., weather permitting. The work should last about two weeks.
The scope of work includes grinding the existing pavement and repaving the roadway, as well as installing pavement markings.
The project is nearly complete, and SHA appreciates your continued patience.
Thank you.
Kim Frum
District Community Liaison
SHA, District 3
9300 Kenilworth Ave, Greenbelt, MD
301-513-7405
kfrum@sha.state.md.us
www.roads.maryland.gov - Vehicle Break-inPosted on: 2010-07-02Sometime early on July 2, 2010, a truck parked on the street in front of our home on Whippoorwill Lane was broken in. Taken was a briefcase, camera and wallet. Briefcase contains business files and drafting materials. If anyone finds any of this please let us know. Thank you,Email:tgglover@aol.com
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DOG SERVICES - WALKING - BOARDINGPosted on: 2010-06-09IF YOU WANT THE BEST FOR YOUR LOVING DOG, YOU JUST FOUND IT
DOG LODGING & WALKING by Walk the Doggy
Give your dog the five-star hotel treatment for less than you would spend at a traditional kennel!
Your dog will enjoy his time in a spacious yet cozy home with a real family around him. A personal experience at competitive rates means you will never want to send your best friend to a kennel again.
WALKING:
Of course I can walk your dog in your neighborhood but I really prefer long walks in the parks
To learn more about me please visit my website at:
www.walkthedoggy.us
Website:www.walkthedoggy.usEmail:walk_thedoggy@yahoo.com - Tutoring ServicesPosted on: 2010-06-09My name is Mariah Perry. I just graduated from Walter Johnson High School with honors. I am tutoring this summer. I can tutor math, science, english, history, spanish, study skills, and SAT prep. I graduated in the top 5% of my class with a 4.85 weighted GPA and was a member of the National Honors Society, Science Honors Society, and Spanish Honors Society and was treasurer of the Math Honors Society. I have completed honors and Advanced Placement courses in physics, biology, chemistry, calculus, statistics, algebra, geometry, english, US History, World History, Government, and Spanish. I can also teach piano and trombone. I have played the piano for 11 years and the trombone for 9 years. Feel free to email me at riah.perry@gmail.com or call me at 240-644-8460.Email:riah.perry@gmail.com
- Babysitter/ pet sitterPosted on: 2010-06-06Hi my name is Sarah, I am looking for a summer job. I am a certified babysitter and have had alot of experience. I would be avaliable for a full time job and have my own transportation. I also happen to be a pet lover and would love to pet sit. I also cut grass and do other odd jobs. So please email me if you are interested.
Thanks -
Proactive Chiropractic Now OpenPosted on: 2010-05-10Hi Neighbors,
My name is Joe Pollack. I am a product of Farmland elementary, and I am pleased to announce that my business, Proactive Chiropractic, is now open. The office is located at 1201 Seven Locks Road. I treat neck and back pain, as well as most other muscular conditions. I am offering a discount of 25% off the initial exam. I will extend the discount to your friends and family even if they do not live in the neighborhood. Please give me a call at 301 217 0515 to schedule an appointment.
Sincerely,
Joseph A. Pollack D.C.Website:www.ProChiroMed.comEmail:DrJoe@prochiromed.com - May 13- Help Develop Traffic Solutions for Our CommunityPosted on: 2010-05-04Now that the updated White Flint Sector Plan has been adopted by the County Council, a number of residents, including me, from the communities surrounding the White Flint sector have requested that the development community work with the residential communities to address neighborhood mobility balance (including cut-through traffic protection) that may result from the new development to be constructed within the White Flint area.
As a result, the Friends of White Flint, the non-profit organization organized to promote the redevelopment of White Flint and composed of residents, businesses and developers, has invited Glatting-Jackson, a nationally-known transportation consulting firm that helped design the planned street-grid network for the new White Flint, to work with the surrounding communities on traffic and mobility issues. Ian Lockwood and his team from Glatting-Jackson will be in town on May 13th and 14th to hear from the surrounding communities, walk the area and talk about best practices that have been considered and adopted by communities both nationally and internationally.
Each community is being given an hour with Ian and his team to talk about specific issues and concerns and to put together workable solutions to provide traffic relief as well as alternatives to community travel to and from the center of White Flint (the Metro Station), such as neighborhood shuttles and dedicated bike lanes. I have reserved for Old Farm/Walnut Woods/Tilden Woods Thursday evening May 13th from 6-7 pm at Federal Realty Investment Trust, 1626 East Jefferson Street (right behind Congressional Plaza). There is plenty of free parking for those driving.. In addition, there will be a community-wide meeting the evening of May 13th from 7-10, at which Glatting-Jackson will make a presentation on best practices and how they would apply to the surrounding communities.
The idea is to create a list of solutions that will work for residents, businesses and the development community that can be presented to the County government for implementation.
Please plan on attending these meetings. This is your opportunity to interact with one of the pre-eminent transportation planners in the country and the development community to learn more about what is planned for White Flint and make sure your voice is heard on traffic/transportation issues in a collaborative setting. I would be happy to talk with you prior to the meetings if you have any questions or need additional information. Additionally, if you have photos, maps, or other documents that Glatting-Jackson should consider, it would be helpful if you could provide them to me as soon as possible, so that I can ensure that Ian and the team have an opportunity to look at them prior to the meetings. Also, if there are others that should know about these meetings, please forward this information to those who would be interested,
For more information on the White Flint Plan, see whiteflintplanning.org or friendsofwhiteflint.org. Looking forward to a good turnout on the 13th.
Ed Rich
Edward J. Rich
Law Office of Edward Rich, PC
11703 Hitching Post Lane
North Bethesda, MD 20852
(301) 237-1681
ejrich56@yahoo.comWebsite:www.friendsofwhiteflint.org - What a Fun House Tour!Posted on: 2010-05-04Thank you to Marta Vogel for organizing the 2010 Tilden Woods House Tour for this past Sunday, 5/2. She did a wonderful job, and the houses were so interesting to see. The event collected $817 for donation to the Stone and Holt Weeks Foundation, dedicated to the two exemplary brothers who grew up on Breezewood Terrace. The foundation supports organizations and projects that were of special interest to Stone and Holt. You can donate at the website shown here.
- Moving/Estate Sale 4/17Posted on: 2010-04-16Everything is priced to go!
11910 Tildenwood Drive
Saturday April 17 10 am to 4 pm - Seeking catsitterPosted on: 2010-04-11Our wonderful catsitter is leaving for college and we need to find someone new. Our kitty requires one visit per day for feeding, fresh water, and cleaning of his litter box when we're away. He loves having company and will become your best friend forever. Perfect job for age 12 and up!
We live on the cul de sac on Old Bridge Road. Call 301-770-3109 or e-mail us at jhochron@yahoo.com.
Jean and Jim HochronEmail:jhochron@yahoo.com - 6th grade girls soccerPosted on: 2010-04-066th grade girls MSI Recreational soccer team needs a few more players. Practice hasn't started yet so you haven't missed anything yet!
Call Margaret Nolan 301/770-1140 for info - PARTY! Come celebrate opening the new Tilden Woods Park PlaygroundPosted on: 2010-03-27The Luxmanor and Old Farm/Tilden Woods Communities
with the Montgomery County Department of Parks
Invite You to Celebrate the
Newly Renovated Tilden Woods Local Park Playground
Saturday, April 10, 2010
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Tilden Woods Local Park
6800 Tilden Lane
Rockville, MD 20852
Please join your neighbors and Montgomery Parks as we celebrate the completion our newly renovated playground at Tilden Woods Local Park. The new playground features two areas of play—one for younger children and one for older children, with updated equipment. If you haven’t seen the new playground yet, this is a great chance to bring the kids out to give it a try!
We’re encouraging interested neighbors to bring a beverage (soda cans, water bottles or juice boxes in coolers with ice) or a food item (appetizers, entrees or desserts) to share in a potluck lunch in the park as part of the celebration. We’re also encouraging neighbors to bring balls to enjoy the park’s basketball court and soccer field.
We look forward to seeing you at our opening party in Tilden Woods Park! - Babysitter/Nanny AvailablePosted on: 2010-02-12Now that the snow has cleared, you're probably ready for a night out, and I can help you by taking care of your children. I can also fill in when school is cancelled or on a regular basis if you are looking for child care several days a week. I'm a 2009 graduate of the Academy of the Holy Cross, live in Old Farm area, and will be heading to college in the fall. Right now, I'm looking for part-time work as a nanny/babysitter. I have experience taking care of children from 1 year to middle school age, am very responsible, and love children. Please call Kate at 301-468-0661. I have a car and can drive to your house, but families in Rockville and nearby areas strongly preferred. I guarantee your children will be safe and happy with me!
- Sierra Club Talks About Development & Invasive SpeciesPosted on: 2010-02-10Richard Klein's Feb. 7 talk 'Tripling Citizen Success in Stopping Bad Development' will be rescheduled in late March. Will notify you when the date and venue have been finalized.
Weather permitting, our next lecture features one of the top invasive species experts in the nation. Since 1995, Jil Swearingen has worked as an Integrated Pest Management and Invasive Species Specialist for the National Park Service's National Capital Region, Center for Urban Ecology in Washington DC. Mapping is fundamental for planning control projects, tracking management efforts, and identifying new introductions. Nearly 300 invasive plant species occur in the mid-Atlantic region. Jil talks about the new Early Detection Distribution Mapping System that helps invasive plant workers report and track invasive plant infestations.
The talk will be held on Sunday, Feb. 21 from 2pm-3:30pm at the Rockville Library, 21 Maryland Ave., Rockville. Free and open to the public. RSVP events@maryland.sierraclub.org or 301-351-6985. Directions and parking at http://maryland.sierraclub.org/montgomery/ - Modernization Begun at Farmland Elementary SchoolPosted on: 2010-02-07The construction fences are installed (blocking the sidewalks in front of the school on Old Gate Road). See the website below for a pdf on the Walter Johnson Cluster modernizations.
- The New Playground is Almost Finished!Posted on: 2010-02-07Thanks to Susan Raigrodski, who spearheaded the effort to have Montgomery County replace the aging play equipment at Tilden Woods Park. The new equipment, with separate areas for children under 5 and over 5, is installed. Landscaping will be completed when weather permits.
- Used Book Fair - Seeking DonationsPosted on: 2010-02-07Looking for something to do while snowed in?
How about cleaning out your bookshelves to support the 2010 Luxmanor PTA used book fair?
WHEN: this year, the book fair is held during school days on March 3rd and 4th.
WHAT: gently used children’s books K-6th grade, chapter books for our older grades and unused activity or seasonal books. We do not accept media material or adult books. Unsold books are donated to the Capitol book share.
HOW: drop bagged or boxed books off anytime during the day, before March 1, in the main office.
WHO: if you have questions about the book fair or the Capitol book share, please contact Sutton Ragheb at 301-770-4034 or Raghebfamily@verizon.net. - Wanted - Kettler Louvered DoorsPosted on: 2009-12-31I am looking for a pair of interior 15' louvered doors that Kettler used throughout the Old Farm homes. If you have a pair stored in your attic or basement please let me know. I'll pay $50 for the pair.Email:cara@weinberggroup.com
- Looking for a summer jobPosted on: 2009-12-29I am looking for a summer job I am 15 and will be 16 in August. I would like to be a baby sitter or mothers helper or anything else you have in mind! Please contact me if you have a position avalible.
- Farmland Holiday Boutique is Sun, Dec. 6 from 2-5PMPosted on: 2009-12-04FARMLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTA HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE
Sunday, December 6 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Rollins Congressional Club, 1621 Martha Terrace, Rockville, 20852.
Support the PTA and our local Artisans. Purchase handmade jewelery, belts, purses, ink drawings/prints, vintage collectibles, gourmet pretzels, toys for all ages, puppets, magic kits, crafts, plush backpacks, hair accessories, stationery, skincare products, gift baskets and so much more!
DIRECTIONS: From I-270, follow Montrose Rd East (towards Rt. 355). Make a LEFT on East Jefferson. Make a LEFT on to Rollins Ave. Make a RIGHT on Martha Terrace after passing the ball fields.
For more information, visit www.farmland-pta.org.
Website:www.farmland-pta.org -
Lost dog (ridgeback)Posted on: 2009-11-2885 pound livernosed red wheat rhodesian ridgeback named Beulah left 6932 Old Stage Road at 10:30 p.m. on Friday, November 27. She has a red nylon collar and a blue Pennsylvania rabies tag. She's very gentle much-loved dog, but skittish. If found, please call 301-231-6012. - Happy Birthday, Green Acres School!Posted on: 2009-11-13This year, Green Acres School is celebrating its 75th year. See the site calendar for events.
- Tilden Woods Playground EquipmentPosted on: 2009-11-12After my four years of complaints to Montgomery County Recreation Department, the County has finally agreed to replace of playground equipment at Tilden Woods Park. The planned start date of installation of our new playground equipment is the week ofr November 16th. I hope you enjoy this equipment that I provided input to. I will post a sign for a pot luck meal at our Park (pending weather) after final installation.Email:lmrcpa@verizon.net
- 'Green' Show House Open Through OctoberPosted on: 2009-10-09From the Gazette:
'The CharityWorks GreenHouse is at 1310 Calder Rd., McLean, and will be open Saturday through October 30. Hours are Tuesday through Friday 10am to 3 pm, Saturday 10am to 5 pm, and Sunday noon to 5 pm. Tickets are $25 online and $30 at the door. The house is within walking distance of downtown McLean. Visitors traveling by car should use the official parking lot at 1320 Old Chain Bridge Rd. and take the free shuttle. There is no on-site parking. For more information, call 703-286-0758 or visit www.charityworksgreenhouse.com.Website:www.charityworksgreenhouse.com - Book Exchange and BrunchPosted on: 2009-10-05Summer's Over -
The Pool's Closed -
Kids are back in school -
It's Time for a Treat!
Your LCA Invites you to:
*BOOKS & BRUNCH 2008*
Sunday, October 19, from 11-2
The Chang's, 6008 Roseland Drive
We'll have tables of books to browse,
and brunch goodies to share,
as we greet neighbors and friends,
sip coffee and juice, catch up on news,
and exchange our books.
Bring your pile of already read books
(but no textbooks, please).
Take home New-to-You Books
from your neighbors' stashes!
Bring as many as you can,
Take as many as you'd like.
It's all FREE, and
no one is counting!
(Extra books will be donated to
The Friends of the M.C.Library)
Please RSVP so we'll expect you,
(adults, please - )
and let us know if you'll bring
a brunch dish to share.
(You can reply right here, to lynnwaters@aol.com)Email:lynnwaters@aol.com - Sustainability Bethesda GreenPosted on: 2009-09-29============================
Dear Community Leader,
Perhaps you have already heard about Bethesda Green and some of the many
programs and initiatives we support in our area. Since being founded a
little over a year ago by Seth Goldman, 'TeaEO' of Honest Tea, and
George Leventhal, At-large County Councilmember, we have had tremendous
support from the community as well as local businesses and Montgomery
County government. On Thursday, October 1, 2009, we will officially
launch our new center in downtown Bethesda as the place to bring about
our vision of making our community a model for sustainable economic
growth and living practices.
The Bethesda Green Center is located at 4825 Cordell Avenue in the Chevy
Chase Bank branch building. We hope that you will join us for some or
all of our exciting events planned around the launch. We also hope that
you can help spread the word by posting the information on your
community listservs, websites, bulletin boards and in newsletters.
We look forward to working with community groups and residents around
the area to provide the information and resources that promote growth,
livability and knowledge that contribute to the vitality of our
community and quality of life. If you have any questions, comments or
ideas about Bethesda Green, please visit www.bethesdagreen.org or
contact me. The staff and volunteers are also available to come to
community meetings to discuss in greater detail the many efforts
underway.
Thanks for your continued efforts on behalf of your community. We look
forward to working together toward a sustainable future.
Sincerely,
Ilaya Rome Hopkins
Board member, Bethesda Green
Website:www.bethesdagreen.org - Dog Park Opens at Cabin John Regional ParkPosted on: 2009-09-23CABIN JOHN DOG PARK OPENED WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23! “HOWL-O-WEEN” GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31
BETHESDA, MD—The brand new dog park at Cabin John Regional Park, 10900 Westlake Drive in Bethesda, opens tomorrow. The new dog park includes two areas—one for large dogs and a separate area for small dogs.
“We are very pleased to announce the opening of the new Cabin John Dog Park,” said Director of Parks Mary Bradford. “The surrounding community has been anxiously awaiting this new park amenity—it should be poodles of fun for our canine companions!”
The Cabin John Dog Park is now the fourth official dog park in the Montgomery Parks system. “At the Cabin John Dog Park, we have also included rock climbing structures for dog exercise and play,” said Department of Parks Project Manager CJ Lilly. “As part of this project, we’ve also added a plaza area, with a park pavilion, trash containers, drinking fountains and benches in shaded areas for dogs and their owners.”
The new Cabin John Dog Park is the first in the Montgomery County parks system with separate areas for large and small dogs. The large dog park area is about 40,000 square feet in size; the small dog area is 10,000 square feet. The total size of the new Cabin John Dog Park is 50,000 square feet, just over one acre. The dog park is completely fenced and currently FREE to use and open during regular park hours, sunrise to sunset. However, the dog park will be closed from 9:00 am through 11:00 am every Tuesday for weekly park maintenance.
The Department of Parks is planning a grand opening celebration for the new dog park at Cabin John Regional Park on Saturday, October 31—“Howl-O-Ween.” The FREE event will include games, information and plenty of human and dog treats.
For more information on the parks in Montgomery County, visit www.MontgomeryParks.org.Website:www.MontgomeryParks.org - NEW - Online Streamlined Police Report FilingPosted on: 2009-09-23The Montgomery County Police Department is continuing to take advantage of newly developed technology in an effort to help streamline the public’s ability to receive information and assist in furthering crime-fighting efforts.
On Monday, September 21, the department implemented a new system called CopLogic which is an online citizen reporting service that will make filing certain police reports easier and faster. The new program can only be used to report these types of specific incidents that occurred in Montgomery County: thefts under $10,000, vandalism, identity theft, and lost property. It can also be used to provide tips to solve crimes.
For complete details on the new reporting tool and how it works:
http://connectedcommunities.us/showthread.php?t=30237
You can also file a report directly through Connected Communities:
http://connectedcommunities.us/showthread.php?t=30238 - Smart Growth presentation- open to all!Posted on: 2009-09-14join us
Friday, September 25th at 8:00 a.m.
Dave & Busters @ White Flint
For a presentation on
Smart Growth
Environmental benefits of Transit Oriented Development (TOD), national trends and specific analysis of the White Flint Sector Plan.
Master of Ceremonies
Councilmember Roger Berliner
Speakers:
Governor Parris Glendening
Smart Growth America
John V. Thomas, Ph.D.
Senior Policy Analyst
Development Community and Environment Division
US Environmental Protection Agency
Sponsored by:
The Greater Bethesda Chevy Chase Chamber of Commerce
The Friends of white flint
Action Committee for Transit
Continental breakfast will be served
The favor of your reply would be greatly appreciated by Wednesday,September 23rd to:
Gail Calhoun
301-692-2377
gcalhoun@Lerner.com
- 'Uncle Tom's Cabin' Reenactor PerformancesPosted on: 2009-09-14“On Saturday, September 19, the Josiah Henson Historic Site (formerly called “Uncle Tom’s Cabin”) will offer a living history program featuring Historic Reenactor Bus Howard, “Meeting Josiah Henson.” There are two performance times, 12:00 noon – 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm. Registration at www.ParkPASS.org (Course Nos. 90249 and 90299) is encouraged, however, a limited number of tickets will be available for day-of, on-site purchase. The admission price is $5 per person. Parking is only available two blocks away at the Montgomery Aquatic Center, 5900 Executive Boulevard. “
- Need a Babysitter or Help Around the House?Posted on: 2009-08-22Hi, I'm Joanna Miller and I'm a senior at Walter Johnson HS. I'm looking for a part time job with flexible hours, with a particular interest in babysitting. I can provide my own transportation and can work weeknights and weekends, and am certified by Shadygrove Hospital. Additionally, I'm also available for petsitting, housesitting, garden work or heavy lifting, and generally doing things to make your life easier. I can also provide references. Let me know how I can help you!Email:jmiller.frogs@gmail.com
- SoccerPosted on: 2009-08-17If you have a son or daughter entering Kindergarten in the fall and would be interested in playing soccer this fall please read on.... I am looking for at least 2 more participants to complete our group.
I am one of the coordinators for Darryl Gee Soccer Academy. I started a soccer team in the spring of 2007 with the children from her pre-school. This will be my 6th season being the coordinator. Unfortunately not all the team members are able to continue with us this fall because of the different Elementary schools they will be attending. So I am in search of Luxmanor or Farmland Elementary Kindergartners who would like to join us.
We meet on Fridays at Tilden Woods Park from 4:00-4:55. The total cost is $145. That cost covers: 8 sessions of soccer for $115 (also included a Darryl Gee T-shirt) payable to Darryl Gee Soccer Academy,Inc. The other $30 is for their official adidas team shirt ($20), individual trophy($7.50) and a contribution ($2.50) towards the coaches gift at the end of the fall season. If you continue in the spring the cost will be reduced to $125.
The fall session is from Friday, September 25 - Friday, November 13. If we get rained out we extend one week to Nov. 20.
Please contact Lori Scherr at ori4lori@aol.com or call me directly on my cell at 301-802-1954.
It's fun, instructional, and the kids get to see each other and make new friends outside the school environment.
Thank you, Lori Scherr
PS If you are already enrolled please feel free to forward this onto your friends who may have children interested.
Email:ori4lori@aol.com - tutorsPosted on: 2009-08-17I am in search of college students who are interested in being a math tutor. I manage a tutoring business out of my home and am looking to hire. If you are interested in being a math tutor please contact me ASAP for an interview. Pay is great. Days and hours to be determined.Email:ori4lori@aol.com
- Lost Cat- RUFUSPosted on: 2009-08-12He has been found!
- LOST CAT - RUFUSPosted on: 2009-08-01Our cat is orange and white and answers to the name of Rufus. He is about 12lbs, is very sweet and cuddly and is NOT an outdoor cat. He got out of the house on August 1, 2009 around noon. We will provide a reward if he is found.Email:hanrahan@lupus.org
- 4 excellent seats to Nats v. Padres, Sun. July 26, 1:35 pmPosted on: 2009-07-23We have four tickets and a parking pass for sale for the game this Sunday. The seats are behind the Nats dugout - Section 128L, Row W.
Offering at face value $60 with a reduced parking pass in Garage B immediately adjacent the stadium. Parking in usually $0, will sell for $25.
Kids get to run the bases after the game!
Please call 301-564-1963 or email rrudich@mckennalong.comEmail:rrudich@mckennalong.com - Call to Action- I-270 widening proposalPosted on: 2009-07-167/16/09
Despite all of the financial issues in our economy, and the clear recognition that dependence on foreign oil is a national security risk, burning fossil fuels pollutes our environment, and sprawl development degrades our standard of living, the proposal to widen I-270 is alive and being debated. Next Tuesday, the Montgomery County Council will vote whether or not to support a $4 Billion widening project. Go to http://citizen-networks.org/campaign/270widening to sign a petition to oppose further degrading Montgomery County and spending billions of dollars that are needed to promote transit opportunities and walkable/bikable communities. For some unimaginable reason, and despite all evidence to the contrary, some people have not realized that building roadways promotes the use of transportation options (single-occupancy vehicles, specifically) that are contrary to our welfare and communities. It has been demonstrated time and again, in city after city, that road construction leads to greater use of SOVs, which results in clogging the new roadway. Congestion cannot be cured through pavement. It has also been shown that, for the square footage of land used, a lane of vehicular traffic transports the fewest individuals. Therefore, road construction and widening is wasteful of precious dollars, precious land, and the health of our citizens who live nearby. Please sign the petition and let the council know that this is an issue that needs to be solved through other transportation options. - Part-time Nanny AvailablePosted on: 2009-07-06We have a wonderful young Colombian nanny who has been taking care of our daughter for a year in a half. Our daughter will be starting nursery school in the fall and we are looking to find a family who may want some part-time help while our daughter is at school. This would be great for a mom who needs a little time to run errands or perhaps someone who works at home. We are looking for a local family (preferably Bethesda, Rockville, or Kensington) who might like some help Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings between 8:30-12 or some combination of days. We need our nanny to be able to pick up our daughter at 12:15 in Rockville. We are hoping the family can commit through the school year, but at least through December. We can be flexible and have our nanny available to the family all day on Friday or sometimes all day on Wednesdays if the family needs the nanny for more hours.
- Bioretention Facility for Tilden Woods ParkPosted on: 2009-06-16The Parks Department is holding a public meeting to present their plans for construction of a Bioretention Facility for Tilden Woods Local Park. The facility is to mitigate, or make amends for, impacts to the environment (I am assuming) when they constructed the Montrose Parkway.
DATE: THURSDAY JULY 9, 2009
TIME: 7-9PM
PLACE: TILDEN WOODS LOCAL PARK, 6800 TILDEN LANE, POTOMAC, MD 20852
(my note: yes! now we live in Potomac, according to the county. I won't comment, you might want to. I do question how well the County Park and Planning Dep't. and Dept. of Transportaton (DOT) really know our neighborhood to make a mistake like this).
This is from the postcard I received:
The Montg. Co. Dept. of Transportation has proposed the construction of a bioretention facility (rain garden) in Tilden Woods Local Park as part of the mitigation package for the Montrose Parkway. Plans for the bioretention facility will be presented and public input will be solicited. The meeting will include an opportunity to visit the proposed construction site.
Please email Doug.Redmond@montgomeryparks.org or call 301-650-4867 to join the email list, or if you have questions.
Paula Bienenfeld - Neighbor opens dance studioPosted on: 2009-06-16Long-time Luxmanor resident Thomas Bevans has just opened a Tango dance studio and club just off Nicholson Lane at 5050D Nicholson, near Repeat Performance (www.thedancingclub.com). We have been taking ballroom lessons for years from Thomas, including Tango. He is a wonderful teacher and Tango is a wonderful dance - few rules and great fun. It is easy for beginners to learn.
He will be offering both lessons and 'Milonga' sessions, which are times to just dance the Tango, most nights of the week.
Pam Greenwood
Jack Ericksen
Luxmanor RdWebsite:www.thedancingclub.com - Ultimate FrisbeePosted on: 2009-06-10Greetings - I tried this once before but let's see what happens this time. I am an aging Ultimate Frisbee player newly in the neighborhood looking to organiza a weekly pick-up game on the Farmland field. Any interest? All ages welcome.
- For Sale: Nationals v. Mets, Friday, 7pm - four dugout box seatsPosted on: 2009-06-01
Four tickets for the game on June 5th, 7pm, We'll sell for face value - $60 each. They are in the first base side dugout box (section 128L, Row W, seats 13-16). We also have a parking pass, (garage B,'on site', just next to the stadium, worth $40, but will sell for $25.
Please call 301-564-1963 or email rrudich@mckennalong.comEmail:rrudich@mckennalong.com - Summer servicesPosted on: 2009-05-21If you need someone to water your plants, walk your dog, cut the grass, or babysit you have come to the right place! Hi my name is Sarah Perry I am a student at Walter Johnson High school looking for work for the summer. So if you are interested in my services please email and I will get back to you asap.
- Ping Pong Table for SalePosted on: 2009-05-20Wheeled, folding ping pong table in excellent condition for sale -- $125Email:301-468-8979
- Looking for Summer Late Afternoon BabysitterPosted on: 2009-05-06We are looking for an enterprising high school or college student who
might be available this summer to look after our sweet and bright 4 y.o.daughter after camp this summer from about 3pm to 6:30pm, Monday through Friday, starting June 8 through mid-August. Duties would include picking her up from her day camp off of Seven Locks Road in Potomac at 3pm and
then spending the afternoon with her until we arrive home from work.
We'd provide our car for transporting her. We would be open to a responsible person who could take her to the pool, park or on other outings, as well as spending time at home.
Please contact me at rrudich@mckennalong.com or at 301-564-1963, if you are interested or know someone who might be. We live in Luxmanor.
Thanks
Rebecca Rudich
Email:rrudich@mckennalong.com - Looking for babysitting jobPosted on: 2009-05-01Hello my name is Rebecca Anderson. I am looking to babysit someones kids in the Potomac and bethesda area. After school hrs. and summertime. I do not drive. I am 19 years old. I am still in High School next year I will be a senior. I have school year around but I am always available around 4 in the afternoons.
- Walter Johnson Student, Joanna Miller...Posted on: 2009-04-30
- Green Acres Camp NewsPosted on: 2009-04-16Green Acres Camp is committed to reducing summertime car trips through the neighborhood.
• Green Acres Camp is offering 2 satellite bus stops on existing bus routes, at a deeply discounted rate of $60 (as opposed to the regular fee of $205) to encourage increased use of the bus.
• A third satellite bus stop for close-by Luxmanor residents only, at Key Middle School, will be FREE!
• Carpools must have a minimum of 3 campers, unless campers require car seats.
• Staff will be instructed to avoid Cushman Road (as walkers use the roadway in the absence of sidewalks) and to abide by the speed limit.
• Camp families will have car magnets, to make their cars more easily identifiable.
Camp enrollment is almost full. Only a few spaces remain for children in Grade 2 and older. For information, please contact Judy Shniderman at 301-881-4100 x110 or see http://www.greenacres.org/camp_programs .
Website:www.greenacres.orgEmail:info@greenacres.org - Join 'Friends of White Flint'Posted on: 2009-04-16Hello neighbors!!
I want to extend an invitation for you to join the “Friends of White Flint” and also attend our first speaker series……………………
Join “Friends of White Flint” (F of WF) for free, up to May 11, 2009 by downloading the membership application and writing “Free” in the dues area along with the date and your initials. Help us spread the word on what White Flint is becoming and help us host events, speaker series, community outreach and education. After May 11, 2009 we will have a resident dues structure of $15 per year.
The first event we will participate in is the Pike’s Peak 10K http://pikespeek10k.com/ on April 26th, and we will hand out water bottles and information about transforming the White Flint Sector. Our second event is the co-hosting of a speaker series about Transit Oriented Development, Smart Growth and the principles of New Urbanism. It will be held Friday May 1st at 8:30 am at Dave and Busters in White Flint Mall, see the attached invitation.
Please visit www.friendsofwhiteflint.org for more details and to download a membership application. Let’s make the White Flint sector a great place for you, your families and your friends where we can walk, work, shop, play, relax, eat and enjoy our community! Spread the word…………
Ken Hurdle
Board of Directors
Friends of White Flint
Website:www.friendsofwhiteflint.org - 'Grow It, Eat It'-Attend Free, How-To Gardening WorkshopPosted on: 2009-04-16Montgomery County Master Gardener Speakers
Learn how to grow your own vegetable garden or boost the output of your existing garden. Montgomery County Master Gardeners, a 250-member volunteer organization trained by the University of Maryland Department of Agriculture, offers free workshops now on growing fresh, healthy food.
Whether you are a novice or seasoned grower; whether you have a couple of acres or a patio, you will gain new skills. See demonstrations and hands-on activities for planting in your garden or containers.
The following classes are scheduled in Montgomery County. For registration and course information, please contact Erica Smith (mc.growit@gmail.com), Montgomery County Master Gardener, Grow It Eat It Coordinator. For more gardening information, visit www.growit.umd.edu
Free Workshops: Grow Your Own Veggies:
Monday, April 27. 9:30-11:30 AM. Potomac Community Center, 11315 Falls Road, Potomac MD.
Tuesday, April 28. 7-8:30 PM. Damascus Library, 9701 Main Street, Damascus,MD.Website:www.growit.umd.eduEmail:mc.growit@gmail.com - BabysitterPosted on: 2009-04-14Hi I attend Walter Johnson high school. I am certified in babysitting. If you need a baby sitter or someone full time this summer to take care of your children please email me. I have alot of experience with kids I have worked at threejobs involving kids.
- Take the Garlic Mustard Challenge 2009Posted on: 2009-03-21Our parks are being invaded by ALIENS!
The Garlic Mustard Challenge is a county-wide competition sponsored by the Montgomery County Department of Parks to help save the forest and weed out garlic mustard—one of the aliens invading your parks!
Garlic mustard, a non-native, invasive plant is out competing native plants and trees in parks. This weed, is easy to identify and easy to pull. We’ll teach you how. Gather up your family, friends, club members and neighbors!
We’ll provide the bags, you’ll fill them with garlic mustard and turn them back in to one of our weigh stations on the Challenge Days. Last year we pulled over 11,000 pounds of the stuff out of 25 parks.
Cleanup of Tilden Woods Park will take place on Saturday, April 18, from 9-11am.
Sign up today to take the challenge! Contact Lynette Scaffidi at Lynette.Scaffidi@montgomeryparks.org or 301-949-0223 - Green Bath Remodeling Article w/ Emily MintzPosted on: 2009-03-04
Recently, the Washingtonian sat down with local real estate expert, and site sponsor, Emily Mintz to discuss her beautiful and GREEN bathroom remodel.
Click HERE to Read Full Article! - Found Lexus KeyPosted on: 2009-02-24Key found on silver ring near the corner of Tilden Lane and Farmland Drive. Please contact me via e-mail at leb@verizonmail.com
- Upcoming College Admissions WorkshopsPosted on: 2009-02-18The James Hubert Blake PTSA has invited Eliot Applestein to present a free college admissions workshop in the James Blake HS cafeteria on Wednesday, March 11 (300 Norwood Rd, Silver Spring). The workshop runs from 7 pm to 9 pm.
Eliot will also present at Walter Johnson HS on Wednesday, March 18 from 7:30 pm – 9 pm in the Guitar Room (6400 Rock Spring Dr., Bethesda). In this workshop on 'Getting into the College of Your Choice,' Eliot will discuss all of the variables students need to consider in preparing for college admissions. Topics will include:
* The 10 most important variables for getting accepted into college.
* How college admissions counselors evaluate applicants.
* The best ways to maximize your application.
* Differences between the SAT I, SAT Subject Tests, and the ACT.
* The pros and cons of applying early decision.
* Why you should read your school's profile.
* How a student's extracurricular activities influence the admissions process.
* Types of recommendations and when it's important to share personal data.
* Whether you should hold out if you are wait-listed.
* Types of summer activities that could increase the likelihood you will be admitted.
* What constitutes a good college essay.
Eliot has written about college admissions for The Washington Post, been interviewed on Talk of the Nation and WTOP News, and appeared in the 2007 and 2008 editions of U.S. News and World Reports America's Best Colleges. He has taught in MCPS for the past 28 years and received several teaching awards. These include the U. S. Department Of Education Year 2000 Presidential Scholars Teacher Recognition Award, the Marian Friedman Greenblatt Excellence in Teaching Award, and the Intel Science Talent Search Teacher of Merit Commendation.
Website:www.bestfouryears.com - Part time nanny/babysitter NeededPosted on: 2009-02-17Beginning in either the fall or this June, I am looking for someone to pick up my 2 year old at pre-school in Kensington and my 5 year old from the bus stop (wherever it ends up being) at around 3 and bring them home until about 7:00 pm 5 days a week. I live at the end of Tilden, on Hounds Way. If you know of anyone, please let me know!
Thanks,
Rosalie Boxt - Power outagesPosted on: 2009-02-12February 12, 2009
Today 127 houses in 20852 lost power. This occurs often when there is wind.
Old Stage Road and the homes between it and Montrose are among those effected.
Please contact Pepco online at www.pepco.com > Contact us > Contact Us Online.
With so few houses affected during an emergency, we do not rate the concern that other larger outages may receive. After the emergency, there seems to be no connection being made that this is a repeat problem. Many of us work from home and last year one of our neighbors was on home dialysis.
Perhaps a group voice would bring attention to our problem and by solving our repeat problem help others during other emergency situations.
During an outage, you can call Pepco at 202-833-7500. Cordless phones will not work, but any corded landline (or cell phone) will get through. Let's make waves!
Thank you.
- United States Navy Band Country Currrent and Bluegrass GroupPosted on: 2009-02-09Faith United Methodist Church invites you to enjoy the U.S. Navy's Popular Country and Bluegrass Group the 'COUNTRY CURRENT'
Sat. March 14, at 3:00 PM
6810 Montrose Road 20852
FREE FREE FREE
Come and Bring your Friends!!!!
This is their 5th appearance at Faith Church - Mature cat needs homePosted on: 2009-01-21Very sweet, petite calico cat about 8 years old needs a home. We found her in the rain on election night and brought her in. She has been checked by our vet and we would love to keep her but she and our other cat do not get along. Please call if you are interested in adding her to your family (J. Baldwin @ 301-984-2555).
- High School Junior Can Petsit, Babysit, Tutor & Do Odd JobsPosted on: 2009-01-06Hi, I'm Joanna Miller, and I'm a high school junior. I'm an experienced pet and babysitter, and can provide references. I maintain a 3.5 unweighted GPA and love working with kids, so tutoring is a specialty. House sitting and yardwork are also familiar experiences for me. Beginning in February I'll be looking for odd jobs to help supplement my college savings, so give me a call. I'd love to help your household!Email:jmiller.frogs@gmail.com
- St. Elizabeth Bell Tower Goes to Board of Appeals HearingPosted on: 2008-12-12I am writing on behalf of a Tilden Woods neighbor and the Chadsberry community (Tildenwood Drive, north of Montrose Road) regarding a serious problem they are having with the construction of the new bell tower at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church on Montrose Road.
The church received a height variance from the City of Rockville and constructed the bell tower at the end of 2007. The variance required the church to notify all neighbors within 1/2 mile of the design, etc. for the planned tower. Apparently, the church failed to inform the neighbors that the tower would include lights inside the tower (shining outward, as opposed to the normal lighting method of floodlighting from the ground below) and that the bells would be programmed to ring every 15 minutes till 9pm seven days a week.
As a result, the sound from the tower has been a nuisance to a family, the Winstons, on Tildenwood Lane (it is a cul-de-sac with very few houses; this house directly faces the bell tower on the south side of Montrose Road) and to five of the homes in Chadsberry. Additionally, the light shining out of the tower brightly illuminates the bedroom level of the Winston's home (and is on all night long). In response to multiple complaints, the frequency of the ringing was reduced to every 1/2 hour and a filter was installed on the light, but the church representatives (in particular, Father MacFarlane) was unwilling to meet with those adversely affected in order to determine a mutually satisfactory solution. Montgomery County conducted sound level tests and determined that, although the bells are loud and intrusive, they do not exceed the county noise code. It should be noted that Faith United Methodist Church, across the street from St. E's, also has a bell tower, but rings it to announce church services and for special occasions only, out of consideration for the neighbors.
Father MacFarlane has refused to make any further adjustments or to consider recommendations from the Winstons or the Chadsberry homeowners association. Therefore, there will be hearing at 9:30am on Saturday, January 10, 2009, at Rockville City Hall before the Board of Appeals. The board will be reviewing the failure of the church to provide adequate notice of the bell tower's design and function in its request for a variance.
If you are so inclined to come to the hearing in support of the neighbors, they would be very grateful. It is open to the public. If you prefer to send a letter or email to the Board of Appeals, the contact information is as follows:
email regarding the case should be sent to: cpds@rockvillemd.gov referencing the St. Elizabeth/bell tower/bells and lights
Commissioners are Roy Deitchman, chair, Christopher Maravilla and Alan Sternstein. The staff liaisons are Castor Chasten and Margaret Hall.
- MD 355 Interchange Project InformationPosted on: 2008-11-13
- Lost cat--foundPosted on: 2008-11-06After two days on the lam, cat returned for breakfast. Go figure.
- Lost CatPosted on: 2008-11-05Large, white with big black splotches, short-haired cat. Answers to 'Gimli'. Didn't show up for breakfast on Breezewood Terrace on election day.Email:Marta@limelightdrama.com
- Lost CatPosted on: 2008-11-05Large, white with big black splotches, short-haired cat. Answers to 'Gimli'. Didn't show up for breakfast on Breezewood Terrace on election day.Email:Marta@limelightdrama.com
- Lost black/white catPosted on: 2008-11-05Our black and white short hair cat is missing. He has a distinguishing feature, a pink ear. If you see him,please give me a call. I live in Tilden Woods.
Thanks,
Eliot Applestein
301-984-6855 - Search for Historical InfoPosted on: 2008-10-29I am employed as a historian with M-NCPPC-Montgomery County Parks. I am trying to located a copy of 'The Heritage of Old Farm,' that I found referenced in a January 2002 article in the Gazette about a smokehouse in your vicinity. I tried pulling up the website mentioned (www.old-farm.org) with no success. This report will be used to help us with research to be conducted in relation to the Riley Farm later this year. Please feel free to contact me at Jamie.Kuhns@montgomeryparks.org or at 301-650-4632 if you have any information. Thank you for your time.Website:www.parksculturalresources.org
- GREEN FESTIVALSPosted on: 2008-10-15
- Washington, DC Green Festival
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More than 125 Visionary Speakers also include . . .
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