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Montgomery Community Events April 21-28, 2005
Montgomery Calendar
Community Events
Thursday 21
BETHESDA BOOK TALK, Sherwood Anderson's short story collection "Winesburg, Ohio"; books available for check-out. 2-3:30 p.m., Bethesda Branch Library, 7400 Arlington Rd., Bethesda. Free; registration requested. 240-777-0937.
Open Spaces, Hip Places
The County Offers a Little Something for Everyone
By David Montgomery,
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Montgomery County is like the tale of the two Christmas tree farms.
A Guide to The Guide
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Montgomery County can be a little bewildering for newcomers as well as people who have lived here a long time. To help you navigate, we are back with another year of The Guide.
How Montgomery Votes
County Leans Heavily Toward Democrats in Most Elections
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Alook at recent voting patterns shows that Montgomery County remains solidly committed to Democrats in state, local and national elections.
How to Reach County Offices
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Executive Office Building
101 Monroe St.
Rockville 20850
District 14
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District 14
Anne R. Kaiser (D)
Lowe House Office Building, Room 224
U.S. Senate
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U.S. Senate
Barbara A. Mikulski (D)
503 Hart Senate Office Building
District 14
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District 14
Rona E. Kramer (D)
Miller Senate Office Building, Room 401
Municipalities
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Municipalities
Barnesville
PO Box 95
Barnesville 20838
Arts Organizations
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These arts organizations are open to the public and have frequent shows and performances. Contact them for schedules and other information.
Bethesda/Potomac Area
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Bethesda/Potomac Area
1. Residential units, office and retail space. White Flint LLC, North Bethesda. A preliminary plan for North Bethesda Town Center for 1,350 residential units, 1.4 million square feet of office space and 202,000 square feet of retail space on 32 acres on the east side of Route 355 between Marinelli and Old Georgetown roads, North Bethesda. Approved.
Aquatic Centers
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For information about local parks in neighborhoods and communities contact the regional offices of the county's parks and recreation department:
For Kids -- and the Young at Heart
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Playgrounds and Parks
Adventure Playground at South
April
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April
Bethesda Literary Festival
April 22-24
Various locations, downtown
Early Start on Reading Spells Success Later, County Says
Kindergarten Classes Now Teach Basic Skills
By Julie Rasicot,
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Kindergarten teacher Laurie Weaver's classroom is a kaleidoscope of colors. Nearly every available inch of wall and blackboard is covered with the alphabet, words and pictures.
2005-06 Public Schools Calendar
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August
23-26 Professional days for teachers
29 First day of school for students
Montgomery County Board of Education
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Montgomery County Board of Education
850 Hungerford Dr.
Montgomery County Public Schools
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Montgomery County Public Schools
Carver Educational Services Center
More Options Are Now On the Menu In Montgomery
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It's getting easier to find great food close to home.
Honored in All but Name
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If you were a public figure long ago, back before the Washington megalopolis was a spaghetti bowl of concrete and asphalt, it would have been easy to name a road after you.
Statistically, a Region That Stands Out
U.S. Government Fuels Economy
By D'Vera Cohn,
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People who live in the Washington region have, on average, bigger incomes, larger homes and more education than residents of most other metropolitan areas, but they also contend with soaring real estate prices, lengthy commutes and workaholic hours.
Ethnic Diversity a Prominent Characteristic
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JurisdictionJuly 1, 2004
TotalPercent White
Non-HispanicPercent Black
By the Numbers
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Montgomery County
26.68
Percentage of residents who are foreign-born.
The Perfect Tree for Your Patio
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Creating a garden is an expensive endeavor, especially if "hardscape" features such as terracing, walls, paths and ponds are proposed. But if you have a patio, or low deck, you have a garden.
Japanese Flowering Cherry (variety Snow Goose)
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Japanese Flowering Cherry (variety Snow Goose)
Botanic name: Prunus "Snow Goose."
Japanese Flowering Apricot (variety Peggy Clark)
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Japanese Flowering Apricot (variety Peggy Clark)
Botanic name: Prunus mume "Peggy Clark."
Paperbark Maple
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Paperbark Maple
Botanic name: Acer griseum.
Flowers: Inconspicuous; tree is grown for its peeling, cinnamon-color bark.
Magnolia (variety Galaxy)
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Magnolia (variety Galaxy)
Botanic name: Magnolia "Galaxy."
Carolina Silverbell
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Carolina Silverbell
Botanic name: Halesia carolina.
Eastern Redbud (variety Forest Pansy)
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Eastern Redbud (variety Forest Pansy)
Botanic name: Cercis canadensis "Forest Pansy."
Japanese Maple (variety Dancing Peacock)
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Japanese Maple (variety Dancing Peacock)
Botanic name: Acer japonicum "Aconitifolium."
Crape Myrtle (variety Muskogee)
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Crape Myrtle (variety Muskogee)
Botanic name: Lagerstroemia "Muskogee."
Japanese Stewartia
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Japanese Stewartia
Botanic name: Stewartia pseudocamellia.
Public Transportation
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Montgomery County Department of Public Works and Transportatio n
Washington Dulles International Airport
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Washington Dulles International Airport
Chantilly, Va.
Washington Redskins
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League: National Football League
Web site : www.redskins.com
The Redskins: The Team We Love to Hail
By Don Podesta,
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There's a very good reason the Washington Redskins' fight song begins "Hail to the Redskins."
Get in Shape for Training Camp
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The Washington Redskins say they expect that this year's training camp will be held at Redskins Park, the team's year-round training facility, for the third year in a row. The complete training camp schedule will be posted on www.redskins.com when it is released this summer.
Washington Capitals
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League: National Hockey League
Web site : www.washingtoncaps.com
A Winning Combination for Casual, Competitive Fans
Top-Notch Range Of Teams, Facilities Draws a Following
By Josh Leventhal,
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Load up the kids and pack up the car because we're off to tour scenic Montgomery County. But this trip will not stop at the usual attractions -- for the moment, forget Glen Echo Park, the fairgrounds and the National Capital Trolley Museum. We're off to visit Montgomery County's hidden treasure: its thriving sports scene.
For More Information . . .
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For More Information . . .
Seneca Valley High School is located at 19401 Crystal Rock Dr. in Germantown. Phone: 301-353-8000. For schedules for high school football (and other varsity sports) played in Montgomery County pubic schools, go to www.mcps.k12.md.us/departments/athletics.
Private
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Private
Geico Corp.
5260 Western Ave.
Chevy Chase 20815
Animal Services
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Animal Services
Montgomery County Animal Shelter
Human Services, Health Programs
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Call the information line at 240-777-1245 to find out about health care services; immunizations; financial assistance; youth and family services; disability and senior services; child care assistance; mental health and substance abuse information; and other services.
Fire and Rescue
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Fire and Rescue
Montgomery County
Office of the Fire Chief
Senior Centers
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Aging and Disability Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Ah, Frederick In the Spring
Amid Emerald Hills, Change Is in the Air
By Elizabeth Williamson,
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Just when you think you've got Frederick County pegged as the antithesis of suburban Maryland liberalism, somebody like the Green-Walled Garden Club ladies will remind you that in a community growing as quickly as this one, all is not as it sometimes seems.
May
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May
Beyond the Garden Gates Tour
May 21-22
Historic Downtown
2005-06 Public Schools Calendar
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August
22-24 Teachers report to work
25 First day of school
District 3A
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District 3A
Galen R. Clagett (D)
Lowe House Office Building, Room 410A
District 3
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District 3
Alex X. Mooney (R)
James Senate Office Building, Room 402
Golf
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Golf
Clustered Spires Golf Course
8415 Gas House Pike
Fire Departments
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Fire Departments
Braddock Heights
Volunteer Fire Company
Transit Services in Frederick
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PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
TransIT Services of Frederick County
Crime Report
Montgomery County Crime
Montgomery County
The following were among incidents recently reported by the Montgomery County Police Department. For more information, call 240-773-5030.
Home Sales
Montgomery Home Sales
The following home sales were recently recorded in Montgomery County and supplied to The Washington Post by Spatial Systems Associates Inc., the Maryland Office of Assessments and Taxation and the Maryland Office of Planning. To find sale and assessment records for homes in Montgomery and other Washington areas, visit www.washingtonpost.com/realestate.
