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SEPTEMBER 2014 • VOL. 60 #7

• A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER FOR THE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF ROCKVILLE •

New Recycling and Refuse Rockville City Collection Days Begin Sept. 15 r Town – Rockvi Hall to Close Schedule Eliminates Regular Friday Pickups Ou lle for Labor Day • COMING SOON • Recycling, Refuse Will Be Changes to Rockville’s recy- heard a presentation on Monday, cling and refuse collection days June 23 about the move to a Collected One Day Later begin the week of Monday, Sept. four-day collection schedule. The Mayor and Council Through Saturday, Sept. 6 15 for about two-thirds of city Watch a video of the briefing Rockville City Hall will be residents. by visiting www.rockvillemd. Invite You to closed Monday, Sept. 1, in ob- In late August, some house- gov/agendacenter and selecting servance of Labor Day. Most holds whose recycling and the June 23 meeting. Help Tell Rockville’s Story Rockville facilities and pro- refuse is collected by the City The new schedule eliminates “Our Town – Rockville,” a Maryland Public Television documentary, grams will not operate Sept. 1. of Rockville (single-family Friday collections, except for will answer the question “What makes Rockville special to you?” Parking fees at City-owned homes and most townhomes) weeks when City holidays mean Join the Mayor and Council to select the special characteristics, meters will be suspended for were mailed postcards indicat- collections will occur one day themes and stories the documentary will feature. Be part of the day. ing their new collection day. later. Residents will no longer Rockville’s story! People from our city’s diverse communities, Recycling, yard waste and Residents served by a private have to put carts curbside on including students, businesses and nonprofits, are encouraged refuse collection will not oc- contractor will not be affected by weekends. to get involved with the film by attending: cur on Labor Day. Collections the changes. The new collection schedule will occur one day later than New collection schedules, an- allows the City to combine some What: “Our Town – Rockville” Story Conference the regular collection day for swers to frequently asked ques- routes and reduce the number When: Saturday, Sept. 20, 9:30 a.m.-Noon all homes during the week of tions about the schedule changes of collection staff and vehicles. Where: Rockville Senior Center, 1150 Carnation Drive Sept. 1, with Friday collections and maps showing collection The reduced operational costs RSVP: [email protected] (not required) made on Saturday, Sept. 6. For days for city neighborhoods can will allow Rockville to keep the more information, call 240- be found at www.rockvillemd. monthly service fee as low as View this information online at www.rockvillemd.gov/ourtown 314-8568 or visit www.rockvil- gov/recycling-refuse. possible. 请上 www.rockvillemd.gov/ourtown 网站查看此信息。 lemd.gov/recycling-refuse. Consulte esta información por internet en www.rockvillemd.gov/ourtown The Rockville Swim and RECYCLING AND REFUSE Fitness Center will be open COLLECTION CHANGES on Labor Day. Indoor pools • A new schedule begins Sept. 15 and will be open noon-8 p.m. The means new collection days for most Learn About and Weigh In On rest of the facility will be open residents. noon-9 p.m. Visit www.rock- • The time trucks are in your neigh- Draft ‘Rockville’s Pike Plan’ villemd.gov/swimcenter for borhood may change, even if your individual pool schedules. collection day has not changed. Bring Mayor and Council to Hold Public Hearing, carts to the curb or alleyway by 6 a.m. on your collection day. Walking Town Meeting on the Pike • The new four-day collection sched- “Rockville’s Pike Plan” sets be held during the Mayor and ule eliminates Friday collections ex- goals for making a 2-mile cor- Council meeting on Sept. 29 at cept during certain holiday weeks. ridor of Rockville Pike more 7 p.m. at City Hall. inviting to residents, workers, Rockville’s Pike Plan es- Recycling and refuse trucks shoppers, pedestrians, bicy- tablishes policies for land use, Most Rockville Facilities will now collect until 5 p.m. The The new recycling and refuse clists and transit riders and to transportation, parks and Are Closed on Labor Day time that a truck is in a particu- schedule offers the same high add parks and increase open other key areas along the Pike The following facilities lar neighborhood may change level of service. space. corridor between Richard will not operate Sept. 1: F. even if the collection day for Residents may learn about, Montgomery Drive and the Scott Fitzgerald Theatre and that neighborhood remains the Rockville’s recycling and and comment on, the Rockville City’s southern border, just box office; Croydon Creek same. To ensure service, resi- refuse program collects curb- Planning Commission’s draft north of Bou Avenue. The 382- Nature Center; Rockville Civic dents should continue to bring side recycling, refuse and yard of the plan in several ways. acre study area covered by the Center Park offices, includ- carts to the curb or alleyway waste; offers cart delivery and The Mayor and Council plan is projected to be home to ing Glenview Mansion and (depending on the collection pick up; and provides special will host an open house and 11,460 residents and 13,000 jobs the Glenview Mansion Art location) by 6 a.m. on collection collections, by appointment, of briefing for the public to obtain by 2040. That’s compared to the Gallery; The Lincoln Park, day. In the first week of the new bulk refuse, electronics, scrap information and ask questions 3,500 residents and 9,000 jobs Twinbrook and Thomas Farm schedule, residents with more metal and household hazardous about the draft on Tuesday, there now. community centers and the refuse or recycling than fit in the materials. Sept. 16 at 7 p.m. in City Hall, The Planning Commission Rockville Senior Center. carts may place additional bags Residents may call 240-314- 111 Maryland Ave. completed the plan, and zon- For more information, go of refuse or boxes of recycling at 8568 to report a missing collec- The first of multiple pub- ing regulations necessary to to www.rockvillemd.gov or the curb for collection at no ex- tion or concern; order, change or continued on pg. 2… lic hearings on the draft will call 240-314-5000. tra charge. swap carts for a different size; or The Mayor and Council schedule a special collection.

MAYOR & COUNCIL PRESORTED 111 Maryland Ave. STANDARD Rockville, Maryland U.S. POSTAGE 20850-2364 PAID Get Into It… ROCKVILLE, MD. PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PERMIT NO. 63 2 Longer Terms 2 On the Move 4 Be Part of the Arts 4 Mentors Needed The Mayor and Community Services Arts programs at Town Impact the life of a Council approve four- and Environmental Square, Glenview’s young person this ECR WSS year terms. Management settle into gallery and Fitzgerald school year. LOCAL new City Hall offices. Theatre. POSTAL CUSTOMER MEETINGS & DROP IN SCHEDULE All general sessions, worksessions and public hearings are televised on Rockville channel 11 and are available on streaming video at www.rockvillemd. gov. Residents may comment on any subject for up to three minutes during the “Community Forum” por- tion at most meetings. Meetings are at 7 p.m. and are Mayor & Council subject to change. • Sept. 8 (Monday) • Sept. 22 (Monday) • Sept. 15 (Monday) • Sept. 29 (Monday) The mayor and one councilmember are available to meet with residents for drop-in discussions from 5:30-6:30 p.m. one Monday per month in the Mayor and Council office at City Hall. No appointment is necessary, but a call to the City Clerk’s office at 240- 314-8280 is appreciated. Along with Mayor Mayor Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Newton, the councilmember scheduled is Tom Bridget Donnell Newton Beryl L. Feinberg Tom Moore Virginia D. Onley Julie Palakovich Carr Moore on Monday, Sept. 8.

IN BRIEF Mayor and Council Vote to Some Residents to Receive Lengthen Terms to Four Years Community Survey Nominate a Neighbor for Award Decision Follows Voter Support for the Change The City’s annual Good Neighbor Award recog- Recipients Are Asked to Complete and nizes the ongoing efforts of Rockville residents who Rockville’s next Mayor results. are making exceptional contributions to improve the and Council can expect to Voters opposed two Return the Questionnaire quality of life in their neighborhoods, often without serve longer terms after other potential charter The City’s eighth bien- assistance. seeking or receiving recognition for their service. City leaders voted July 14 to changes posed on the 2013 nial Community Survey The National Consider nominating family members, friends or lengthen terms from two to ballot, with 53 percent vot- will arrive in some Research Center (NRC) neighbors who have performed a good deed or pro- four years. ing against moving City Rockville mailboxes in will conduct the sur- vided a service to their Rockville community. Adult The change will take ef- elections to the same years early October. vey. Responses will be or youth nominees must: fect with the 2015 election. as presidential elections The survey provides anonymous. • Be a resident of the City of Rockville. About 54 percent of and slightly more than 50 an opportunity to rate sat- If you receive a sur- • Have made a significant contribution to their com- Rockville voters support- percent voting against add- isfaction with the quality vey, please take the time munity during the current year. ed increasing Mayor and ing two council seats to the of life in the City, the com- to complete it and return • Not be employed by the City of Rockville. Council terms from two to Mayor and Council. munity’s amenities and it by the date indicated. Learn more about the award and the 2013 recipi- four years in an advisory The Mayor and Council local government services. The survey results help ents, in a Rockville 11 report on the City’s YouTube referendum question on the decided not to take ac- A sample of house- the City improve the channel. 2013 election ballot. tion on those proposed holds is selected at ran- quality of services to the The deadline for nominations is Oct. 1. For more The Mayor and Council changes. dom to participate in community. information contact Rocio Snowdy at rsnowdy@ considered the outcome For more information the survey. Translation To read about the 2012 rockvillemd.gov. of the referenda, but were on the charter change, call services will be provid- survey visit www.rockvil- not required to change the the City Clerk’s office at ed for those who need lemd.gov/survey. Rockville City Police Offer charter according to the 240-314-8280. Digital, No-Ink Fingerprinting The Rockville City Police Department is now walks and accommodations • Dec. 8. offering Livescan digital fingerprinting services to Rockville Pike Plan for bicyclists, which will be To read the plan, visit the public. There are many reasons for citizens to continued from pg. 1… built to coincide with rede- www.rockvillemd.gov/ be fingerprinted, including background checks for carry out some of the plan’s velopment in and around rockvillespike. job requirements and volunteering or specialized policies, in June after three the Pike corridor. Hard copies are available certifications. years of public input, dis- • The addition of parks and at City Hall, the Rockville The Livescan system is a digital no-ink system, cussion and editing. This is publicly accessible open and Twinbrook libraries, which allows fingerprints to be sent electronically the first update of a plan for space. and at Rockville commu- to the State of Maryland for verification. The state this area since 1989. The plan seeks to ensure nity centers. More infor- performs the requested background research and Planning Commission PARTICIPATE IN that there is a mix of residen- mation is available from sends the results to the agency or entity requesting Chair Don Hadley provided PUBLIC HEARINGS: tial and non-residential uses the planning department; the scan. opening remarks during a along the corridor, that exist- contact Cindy Kebba at Fingerprinting services are offered for a fee at the Mayor and Council briefing • SEPT. 29, ing residential neighborhoods [email protected] Police station in the historic post office building at 2 on the draft plan on July 21. • OCT. 27, are protected and that the Pike or 240-314-8233. West Montgomery Ave. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays The new plan sets policy • NOV. 17, AND retains and attracts local and The public record for and Thursdays from 9:30-11:30 a.m. and from 2:30- on a wide variety of issues, • DEC. 8 national retail to enhance the written comments on the 4:30 p.m. including: corridor’s economic viability. plan is open. Testimony For more information on the Rockville City • Changes to maximum that have dedicated areas The Mayor and Council may be sent to the Mayor Police Department’s fingerprinting services, includ- permitted building for bicyclists, more comfort- will hold four public hearing and Council at cityclerk@ ing fees, online-scheduling and answers to frequently heights and setback able and safer spaces for dates for the Pike Plan. They rockvillemd.gov, or by asked questions, please visit www.rockvillemd.gov/ requirements. pedestrians, and accommo- are: mail to City Clerk’s Office, fingerprinting. • Redesigning the Pike as a dations for bus rapid transit. • Sept. 29; Rockville City Hall, 111 boulevard with standard- • New streets and • Oct. 27; Maryland Ave., Rockville, ized local access roads streetscapes, with side- • Nov. 17; and MD 20850.

rockvillemd.gov/residents/ Community Services and Environmental ncs/. The Environmental Management Move to City Hall Management Division oversees Rockville’s Community main lobby. adjust to life and societal chal- the City’s sustainability and Services and Environmental Telephone numbers remain lenges. This division coordi- pollution control efforts and Management divisions have the same for offices in either nates and administers the provides recycling and refuse moved. Formerly located at 20 division. Call Environmental City’s annual caregiver grant collection and stormwater man- Courthouse Square, the offices Management at 240-314-8870 program, provides staff sup- agement. The division’s pro- moved in August to renovated and Community Services at port to the Human Services grams promote energy Mayor and Council Consider first floor offices in City Hall, 240-314-8310. Advisory Commission, and efficiency, green building, stew- Future of King Farm Farmstead at 111 Maryland Ave. The Community Services coordinates the Rockville ardship of natural resources An architect recently presented the “King Farm The offices can be accessed Division provides programs Holiday Drive. and water quality protection. Farmstead Facility Condition Assessment Report” through the main entrance to and services to help at-risk and The division provides The division supports the City’s to the Mayor and Council. Read details on page 3. City Hall. Parking is available disadvantaged youth and fam- emergency financial assistance Environment Commission. free-of-charge to visitors who ilies become self-sufficient, for eligible Rockville residents Learn more at www.rockvil- sign in at the counter in the make positive life choices, and in need. Learn more at www. lemd.gov/environment.

Page 2 SEPTEMBER 2014 ROCKVILLE REPORTS FACILITIES ADDRESSES AND PHONE NUMBERS For the most up-to-date • Glenview Mansion Art event listings visit www. Gallery , Rockville rockvillemd.gov/thisweek Civic Center Park, 603 and sign up for the weekly email newsletter. Edmonston Drive. • F. Scott Fitzgerald The- September Calendar atre , Rockville Civic R = Residents • NR = Non Residents • MEM = Member • NM = Non Member Center Park, 603 Edmon- Nature Tots: Insect Ex- ston Drive. 5 Pajama Jam and Movie Salute Nonprofits at 18 Boards and 13 plorers A naturalist will help you Night Find comfy pajamas and the Rockville Farm- • Croydon Creek Nature and your child explore the topic FREE! Commissions a sleeping bag and bring your ers Market Residents Center , Rockville through nature play, crafts, stories Meetings are held at City Hall, friends and family for a movie will have the chance FREE! Civic Center Park, 852 and hikes. Dress for the weather. 111 Maryland Ave., unless oth- on the big screen. Popcorn to learn about many Avery Road. Note: Regis- Ages 2-5. Adult participation erwise noted. Please check the and other refreshments avail- of the nonprofit agencies required. Spaces are limited. City website for the latest on tration required, register able for purchase. Open to working in the community. Pre-registration strongly recom- cancellations, rescheduling and online at www.rockvillemd. students grades 1-5. 7-9 p.m. Students can meet represen- mended. 10-11:30 a.m. Course contact information at www.rock- gov or call 240-314-8770. Lincoln Park Community Cen- tatives of nonprofits to discuss villemd.gov/boardscommissions. #48795. $8R/$10NR. • Rockville Senior Center ter, 357 Frederick Ave. Regis- volunteer opportunities that ter for course #48148. Cost is fulfill schools’ Student Service , 1150 Carnation Drive. Planning Commis- $3R/$5NR. Learning requirements. 9 Teen Late Night Friday 10,17 Call 240-314-8800. 19 sion 7 p.m. Meets the second a.m.-noon, corner of East Jef- Teens can enjoy a night of music 20,27 Oct. 11 and fourth Wednesday of each • Rockville City Hall ferson (Route 28) and Monroe and dancing, games in the gym, Yoga in Our Parks Let the 5,6,7 “The Charlatan” month, on Rockville 11. 111 Maryland Ave. Call Streets, in the jury parking lot. computers, video games and sun shine on your salutations by The Victorian Lyric Opera in these free beginner yoga 240-314-5000. Company Friday and Saturday crafts. Refreshments are for sale. classes in City parks. Satur- 9 a.m.- at 8 p.m.; Sunday at 2 p.m. Visit 13 Green Your Backyard Space is limited. Open to grades 13 Board of Appeals days, 9-10 a.m. Lower blood noon. Meets the second Saturday www.rockvillemd.gov/theatre Information Session 6-9. Register at course #4815. Pre-registration: $7R/$10NR. At pressure, increase flexibility of each month. for tickets. See page 4 for more Learn about Rain- and relax your mind. All ages details. Scapes Rewards and FREE! the door: $10R/$15NR, beginning at 6:30 p.m. 7-9:30 p.m. at Thom- are welcome. Bring mat and other City programs Rockville Housing Enter- as Farm Community Center. water bottle. In case of inclem- 17 designed to help green your prises, Board of Commission- Saturday ent weather, call 240-314-5023 6,13,20,27 backyard and reduce pollution. ers 6:30 p.m. Meets the third Rockville Farmers Market to check on the class status. Rockville residents will be eligi- Wednesday of each month at Farm-fresh fruits and vegeta- 20 “Our Town – Rockville” Class locations: ble to enter a free raffle for a rain 621-A Southlawn Lane. bles, bedding plants, cut flowers, Help tell Rockville’s story in this • Sat., 20, King Farm Farm- barrel. Registration is required, preserves, honey, herbs, baked Maryland Public Television docu- stead shelter, 1101 Grand see form at www.rockvillemd. goods and more are available for mentary. Planning meeting to dis- Champion Drive gov/environment. For questions, 18 Historic District Com- purchase. All items are picked cuss what should be included in • Sat., 27, Calvin Park, 1248 7:30-10 p.m. Meets the contact 240-314-8877 or rain- mission fresh daily and are available the final film and how the public Gladstone Drive. third Thursday of each month, on [email protected]. 10:30 as supplies last. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. can get involved. Open to every- • Sat., Oct. 11, North Farm Rockville 11. a.m.-noon. corner of Route 28 and Monroe one. 9:30 a.m.-noon. See ad on Park, 600 Farm Pond Lane Rockville offers a variety of Street. page 1 for details. Traffic and Transporta- classes and programs each Family Ramble: Creek 23 14 21 Rabies Clinic Free or dis- tion Commission 8:30 p.m. season. Find something that Crawl Join a naturalist on a hike Doggie Dip Day Rockville 20 “Be PART of Rockville counted rabies vaccinations after Meets on the fourth Tuesday of interests you at www.rockvil- 6 through the Hayes Forest Pre- Swim and Fitness Center, noon- ARTS” Watch vignettes by the pet licenses are purchased at the each month. lemd.gov/recreation/guide. serve and wade into the creek 4 p.m. See ad on page 4 for Rockville Civic Ballet, Rockville clinic for Rockville, Gaithersburg to catch and examine critters. details. Chorus, Rockville Con- and Montgomery County pets. Nets and equipment provided. cert Band, Rockville 8-10:30 a.m., Montgomery Coun- 25 Recreation and Park Closed-toe shoes required. Little Theatre, Rockville FREE! ty Animal Services and Adoption Advisory Board 7 p.m. at the . Rockville City 1 Labor Day 7-26 Glenview Mansion Trails are not stroller-friendly. Musical Theatre and Center, 7315 Muncaster Mill VisArts Rooftop, 155 Gibbs St. Hall is closed. There is no re- Art Exhibit Juried Children under 12 must be ac- Victorian Lyric Opera Company Road, Derwood. For more infor- Meets the fourth Thursday of the cycling and refuse collection. exhibit by the Sumi-e companied by an adult. All par- and see exhibits by the Rockville mation, call 240-314-8930. month. If your regularly scheduled Society featuring works FREE! ticipants, including adults, must Art League, an art project by collection day is on or after the using the East Asian register. 1:30-2:30 p.m. Course VisArts and a literary offering by holiday, your collection will be brush technique. Meet the artists 27 Saturday Story and Hike Vacancies #48857. $3R/$5NR the F. Scott Fitzgerald Literary To learn more about any board or on the following day. See page and hear a concert using tradi- A naturalist will read a story and Conference, Inc. at Town Square commission, call the City Clerk’s 1 for City facilities’ holiday info. tional Chinese instruments at the lead a hike based on the story. Plaza. 1-4 p.m. See the article on Office at 240-314-8280 or visit opening reception on Sunday, 15 Recycling and Refuse Dress for the weather. Age 2-5. page 4 for more details. Call 240- www.rockvillemd.gov. The City is Sept. 7 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. See Collection Schedule Adult participation required. 3 “All-Day Exercise” offers 314-8681. seeking applicants for: the article on page 4 for more Begins with new col- 10-11 a.m. Course #48853. 25-min. demonstra- • Cultural Arts Commission (1) details. Visit www.rockvillemd. lection days for most NEW! $4R/$6NR. tions highlighting • Environment Commission (2 FREE! gov/glenviewgallery. residents. See page 1 20 “Sankhya Vaibhava” by the senior center’s for details. Nrityanjali Performance Ensem- and 1 student representative) fall exercise options. ble. World premiere of an origi- 28 Pastiche by Rockville • Human Rights Commission (2) Open to seniors 60 and older. 9 Concert Under the Stars nal grand dance production in Concert Band A blend of fa- • Human Services Advisory Trainers will be on hand to Get into the swing of things as 17 Volunteer Income Tax As- Bharatanatyam (classical Indian vorite works picked by band Commission (1) Offers answer questions, plus body the Rockville Swing sistance (VITA) Program dance). For tickets, call 301-330- members, led by music director • Landlord Tenant Affairs Com- free income tax prepa- composition analysis, blood Band performs a FREE! 8573. 7-9:30 p.m. John Saint Amour. See page 4 mission (2) pressure screenings and light free concert on the ration for prior year FREE! for details. 3-5 p.m. • Personnel Appeals Board (3) healthy snacks. 1150 Carna- grounds of the senior and amended returns • Recreation and Parks Advisory tion Dr., 10 a.m. center. All ages are welcome. for 2011 through 2013 20 Off-Leash Dog Testing Board (3) Flu Shot Clinic offered Chairs will be provided. Pre- to families with annual incomes Dogs must have a current 30 • Rockville Recreation and Parks to senior center members. Bring sented by the City’s Senior less than $52,000. Call 240-314- Rockville dog license in order to Foundation, Inc. (1) 3,10,17,24 Wednes- Medicare or insurance cards. No Citizens Commission. 1150 8310 to inquire about eligibility take the test. Dogs and owners • Rockville Housing Enterprises (1) day Farmers Market at Daw- registration required. Without in- Carnation Drive, 7-8:30 p.m. and schedule an appointment. 11 must be recertified each year. • Rockville Sister City Corpora- son’s Market, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., surance: $28 for a regular dose, a.m.-3 p.m. Pre-registration is required. Call tion (1) parking lot of Dawson’s Market, $35 for a high dose and $35 for 240-314-8937. Cost: $5 per dog. • Senior Citizens Commission (1) 225 N. Washington St. Vendors Learn more at www.rockvillemd. pneumonia. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. plus food from Dawson’s BBQ • Sign Review Board (1) gov/offleash, 10-11 a.m., Rock- • Traffic and Transportation (all natural burgers, hot dogs, ville Swim and Fitness Center. and veggie burgers). Commission (1) FOR THE MOST UP-TO-DATE EVENT LISTING, VISIT WWW.ROCKVILLEMD.GOV Oh Deer! ‘Go Green’ Lecture Mayor and Council Take First Step on King Farm Farmstead Improvements Discusses Deer in Rockville The Mayor and Council recently took City staff will ask the Historic District steps to embark on a multi-year phased ap- Commission (HDC) for input on the archi- Croydon Creek Hosts Natural Resources Expert proach to addressing the deterioration of tect’s recommendations to demolish a horse the 7-acre historic King Farm Farmstead. barn and silo connectors in the dairy barns Deer are a fact of life in Montgomery will explore the lives of deer and dis- Wheeler, Goodman, Masek Architects & at the King Farm Farmstead. County. If four-legged neighbors are cuss how to lessen the impact of deer on Interiors presented the “King Farm Farmstead In addition to briefing the HDC, the feasting on your garden or landscaping, your yard. George Timko, deer project Facility Condition Assessment Report” to the Mayor and Council approved funding for don’t despair. Visit the Croydon Creek leader with the Maryland Department Mayor and Council on Aug. 11. the management of the groundhog popu- Nature Center at 852 Avery Road on of Natural Resources, will answer The report is part of an effort to be- lation on the site and for a comprehensive Saturday, Sept. 20 from 10-11:30 a.m. for a questions. gin to address, in the fiscal year that ends hazardous materials survey for each of the deer management workshop. Register for the “Deer in Rockville” June 30, structural deficiencies and to structures. The free lecture, cosponsored by lecture (course #48861) by Monday, Sept. minimize potentially dangerous condi- Learn more about the property and the the center and the Rockville’s Deer 15. Learn more in the fall recreation tions in and around the buildings at 1101 efforts to find an appropriate use for the Management Task Force and offered as guide at www.rockvillemd.gov/recre- Grand Champion Drive, in the King Farm site at www.rockvillemd.gov/kingfarm- part of the City’s Go Green lecture series, ation/guide. neighborhood. farmstead.

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Registration is Open for Rockville Before- and After- School Programs Rockville offers several weekday programs for Fall Activities in Focus kids in kindergarten through 10th grade at commu- nity centers and schools. These supervised programs include homework time, computer labs, crafts, orga- nized games and other enrichment opportunities. The Arts are Alive in Rockville The following programs serve elementary school students (K-5) and include a snack: • Early Birds, 7-9 a.m. at Twinbrook Community Visit Town Square and Experience the Arts on Sept. 20 Recreation Center, 12920 Twinbrook Parkway. The City invites residents Civic Ballet, Rockville Rockville Art Scott Fitzgerald Literary (Transportation is provided to Meadow Hall and to a special free event, “Be Chorus, Rockville Concert League, an Conference, Inc. Twinbrook elementary schools.) PART of Rockville ARTS” Band, Rockville Little art project “Be PART of Rockville • After School Adventure, 3-6:30 p.m. at Twinbrook in Town Square Plaza on Theatre, Rockville Musical by VisArts ARTS” is free and open to Community Recreation Center. Saturday, Sept. 20 from Theatre and Victorian Lyric at Rockville all ages. (In case of inclem- • Twinbrook After School Club, 3:30-6:30 p.m. at 1-4 p.m. Opera Company. and a liter- ent weather, the event will Twinbrook Elementary School. Visitors can watch vi- Other activities include ary offer- be canceled.) For more infor- • Clubhouse After School, 3:30-6:30 p.m. at Lincoln gnettes by the Rockville visual presentations by the ing by the F. mation, call 240-314-8681. Park Community Center, 357 Lincoln Ave. Rockville’s teen programs offer: runs through Sept. 26. The Fitzgerald Theatre Boris’ wife. Tickets are $24 • Totally Teens (grades 6-10), 3-6:30 p.m. at Thomas Guzheng Society will pres- Presents Indian for adults, $20 for seniors Farm Community Center, 700 Fallsgrove Drive. ent a concert using traditional and $16 for students. (Transportation is provided from Julius West Chinese musical instruments Dance, Opera and On Saturday, Sept. 20 at Middle School.) during the reception at 2 p.m. Band Favorites 7 p.m., catch the Nrityanjali • Rockville Leadership Academy, 3-6 p.m. at Performance Ensemble’s The gallery, in the man- A comic opera, classical Twinbrook Community Recreation Center. The world premiere of “Sankhya sion at Rockville Civic Center Indian dance, and a perfor- leadership academy is new this year for grades Vaibhava,” an original Park, at 603 Edmonston Drive, mance of concert band mem- 5-8, and offers leadership development and grand dance production in is open Monday through bers’ favorite music are on Student Service Learning opportunities. If needed, Bharatanatyam (classical Glenview Mansion Friday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. On tap this month at the F. Scott free transportation is available after the program Indian dance). For tickets, Art Gallery Tuesdays and Thursdays the Fitzgerald Theatre. to Lincoln Park Community Center, where stu- call 301-330-8573. Also in September, gallery is open 9 a.m.-9 p.m. It Victorian Lyric Opera dents can be picked up. The Rockville Concert Glenview Mansion Art is closed on official holidays Company presents “The Financial assistance and payment plans are avail- Band will play a mix of Gallery will host a free juried and is wheelchair accessible. Charlatan,” an opera set in a able to eligible participants. Programs are canceled its members’ favorite exhibit by the Sumi-e Society For more information on Russian village on Sept. 5-6 when Montgomery County Public Schools cancels works when they perform featuring works using the exhibits, concerts or on pur- at 8 p.m. and Sept. 7 at 2 p.m. “Pastiche,” on Sunday, after school activities due to weather or other East Asian brush technique. chasing artwork from the In this opera, Prince Boris is Sept. 28 at 3 p.m. The band, emergencies. The free opening recep- gallery, contact Julie Farrell at obliged to marry a woman of comprised of 75 volunteer Learn more in the fall recreation guide at www. tion is Sunday, Sept. 7 from [email protected] or his rank or risk losing his for- musicians, plays under rockvillemd.gov/recreation/guide or by calling 240- 1:30-3:30 p.m. and the exhibit 240-314-8682. tunes to his uncle. See what the direction of John Saint 314-8620. Some programs may have a waiting list. happens when the uncle Amour. No tickets are re- For more information about the arts visit presents a peasant woman quired; a $5 donation is sug- www.rockvillemd.gov/arts or call 240-314-8690. Youth Tennis Tournament to disguised as a princess to be gested. Feature Kid-Sized Courts and Nets Kids age 9-12 can participate in Rockville’s fall Youth Tennis Tournaments. The tournament emphasizes skill development Mentors Wanted to in a fun, non-competitive tournament sanctioned by the United States Tennis Association. Players will use kid-sized courts, nets and low compression balls. Meet Weekly with Ages 9-10 play Saturday, Sept. 20. Ages 11-12 Scan this QR code with your smart- phone to visit the City of Rockville’s play Saturday, Sept. 27 and Sunday, Sept. 28. Register Rockville Students website. If you don’t already have by Monday, Sept. 15. a QR code reader on your phone, Find course numbers and fees in the fall recre- The City is seek- offer guidance, friendship there are plenty of free apps you can ing volunteers to men- download. When you have an app in- ation guide at www.rockvillemd.gov/recreation/ and encouragement. tor Rockville elementary stalled, point your phone’s camera at guide and register online at rockenroll.rockvillemd. Student Service the code and the website will appear gov or by calling 240-314-8620. school students during the Learning hours are avail- in your phone’s web browser. 2014-2015 school year. able for high school stu- The mentoring program dents age 16 and older. matches adults or high To learn more about the school students with el- program and how to be- ementary school students. come a mentor, contact Kate The partnership between Bouwkamp, Community the City and dedicated Services Program community members of- Coordinator at 240-314-8317 Mayor fers mentors a chance to or kbouwkamp@rockvil- BRIDGET DONNELL NEWTON impact the life of a young lemd.gov. Councilmembers person. BERYL L. FEINBERG TOM MOORE Mentors meet with stu- VIRGINIA D. ONLEY dents one-on-one for one JULIE PALAKOVICH CARR It’s That Time: Rockville’s hour once a week from City Manager: Barbara B. Matthews October through May, of- Deputy City Manager: Jennifer Kimball Communication Mgr.: Marylou Berg Doggie Dip Day Is Here fering homework help, Public Information Specialists: Give your pet the rare opportunity to swim playing games, doing Noelle Barton, Sean Sedam Graphics & Printing Div.: Sylvia in a pool. Due to regulations, humans are not crafts and providing con- England, Eric Ferrell, Nikita Jones, Leon permitted in the water. Proof of your dog’s versation. Mentors and Porter, Betsy Robbins, Lori Russler current rabies vaccination is required. mentees meet in group Rockville Reports is t he of fici al public a- t i o n o f t h e M a y o r a n d C o u n c i l , p u b l i s h e d a t Date: Saturday, Sept. 6 settings with other partici- C i t y H a l l , 111 M a r y l a n d A v e . , R o c k v i l l e , MD Time: Noon-4 p.m. (rain or shine) pants in the program. 20850-2364. It is delivered to all residents of Rockville. Phone 240-314-8105. Location: Rockville Swim and Fitness Center Mentoring training and Any individuals with disabilities who ongoing support is provid- would like to receive the information 355 Martins Lane, Rockville, MD 20850 in this publication in another form may Contact: 240-314-8750 ed by the City. Mentors do contact the Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator at 240-314-8100; TTY Cost: $5 per dog not need specific skills, but 240-314-8137. a willingness to listen and

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