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s ! -/.4(,9 .%73,%44%2 &/2 4(% 2%3)$%.43 /& 4(% #)49 /& 2/#+6),,% s 2OCKVILLES -AYOR AND #OUNCIL !DOPT -ILLION "UDGET Utility Rates Rise; Property Tax Rate Remains Constant for Seventh Straight Year The property tax rate re- pensation based on established mains unchanged, but the av- pay plans. The fiscal year ends erage residential bills for City June 30, 2015. Music and fireworks are part of Rockville’s Independence Day utilities are increasing by ap- Forty-seven projects are celebration at Montgomery College. proximately $6.35 per month funded by the $74 million for the fiscal year that began Capital Improvements Program, 2OCKVILLE #ITY (ALL #ELEBRATE )NDEPENDENCE $AY WITH July 1. the City’s five-year plan for /THER &ACILITIES TO -USIC AND &IREWORKS ON *ULY The Fiscal Year 2015 budget, funding new construction and #LOSE ON *ULY approved by the Mayor and infrastructure maintenance. Recycling, Refuse Collection Join your neighbors for Alcohol, barbecuing and open Council on May 12, includes The Mayor and Council a night of music, entertain- flames are not permitted at the scheduled increases in water heard from the public at a series Shifts One Day ment and fireworks celebrat- event site. Smoking is not al- and sewer rates, the ready-to- of hearings in March, April, and Rockville City Hall will ing America’s Independence lowed on campus. serve charge and the stormwa- May, and received written com- be closed Friday, July 4, in Day on Friday, July 4, from 7-10 Parking is available at ter management fee, according ments through May 6. observance of Independence p.m. at Montgomery College— Montgomery College and at to a plan approved by the “During the budget process, Day. Rockville, 51 Mannakee St. the parking lots on the corner Mayor and Council in May the Mayor and Council were Most Rockville facilities Rockville’s celebration, hosted of Mannakee Street and Route 2012. The budget also includes tasked with balancing and pri- and programs will not oper- by the Mayor and Council, 355. Please be respectful of sur- an increase of $7 per year for re- oritizing the many needs that ate on July 4. Parking fees at includes: rounding neighborhoods and cycling and refuse services. have gone unmet for several City-owned meters will be r.VTJDPOUIFNBJOTUBHFCZ park in the public parking lots The property tax rate re- years due to the recession,” suspended for the day. The Fugitive Brass Quintet at indicated. Please note that it mains the same for the seventh said City Manager Barbara B. Closures include: F. Scott 7 p.m. could take up to approximately consecutive year, at $0.292 for Matthews. “The FY 2015 budget Fitzgerald Theatre and r.VTJDPOUIFDBNQVTTUBHF 1 hour to exit the parking lots at real property and $0.805 for is based on the concept of re- Box Office; Croydon Creek by Get Off My Lawn at 7 the conclusion of the fireworks. personal property. Each of sponsible growth, and focuses Nature Center; Rockville p.m. For further details on park- these rates is per $100 of as- on infrastructure and facil- Civic Center Park Offices, in- r.VTJDPOUIFNBJOTUBHFCZ ing, directions and general sessed value. ity improvements, informa- cluding Glenview Mansion Rockville Concert Band at 8 information on the event, visit Rockville’s FY15 operating tion technology improvements and the Glenview Mansion p.m. www.rockvillemd.gov/events. budget equals $118 million, a and compensating the City’s Art Gallery; Lincoln Park, r'JSFXPSLT CFHJOOJOHBUBQ- For additional information, 3.6 percent—or $4.1 million— employees.” Twinbrook and Thomas proximately 9:15 p.m. call 240-314-8620 or email spe- increase over the previous year. To learn more about the Farm community centers; Enjoy patriotic songs, danc- [email protected]. It includes a 2 percent cost of City’s FY15 budget, visit www. and the Senior Center. ing and food that will be avail- For recorded information, call living adjustment for City em- rockvillemd.gov/budget or call The Rockville Swim and able for purchase. Remember the Special Events line at 240- ployees, as well as the potential the Finance Department at 240- Fitness Center will close at to bring chairs and blankets. 314-5022. for additional one-time com- 314-8400. 6 p.m. Swim center classes will not be held on July 4-6. The swim center’s normal 2OCKVILLE 0OLICE 2ESPOND summer hours can be found at www.rockvillemd.gov/ TO 3IGHTINGS OF "LACK "EAR swimcenter. RedGate Golf Course will Rockville police and animal north again as they find places be open normal hours on July control officers responded to like Rockville not conducive to 4. For RedGate hours and in- several sightings of a black bear settling down in, Over said. near downtown Rockville in formation, call 240-406-1650 or If residents see or encounter a visit www.redgategolf.com. mid-June. black bear or any other wild ani- It is relatively common for Recycling, yard waste and mal, police advise the public to: black bears to be spotted pushing refuse collection will be de- r /PUJGZ3PDLWJMMF"OJNBM south into Montgomery County layed one day only for homes 25th"//6"-30$,7*--&16#-*$4"'&5:"8"3%4w from more rural northern areas, Control at 240-314-8900 so it with a Friday collection day. Forty-seven members of public safety agencies serving Rockville and the local police and animal can be tracked. Friday collections will be were honored for their service to the community on June 4. Seven control personnel have respond- r %POPUPGGFSBOZGPPEUPUIF made on Saturday. Call 240- members of the Rockville City Police Department were honored: ed to several sightings over the animal. 314-8568 or go to www.rock- (l to r) Officer Chad Bates, Cpl. Jan Seilhamer, Sgt. Jon Berry, past two years, said Lt. Eric Over. r %POPUBQQSPBDIPSBOUBHP- villemd.gov/recycling-refuse Cpl. Kyle Dickerson, Cpl. Chris Day, and Cpl. Phil Parnell. Not Typically the animals move nize the animal. for more information. pictured: Cpl. Jamal Lewis.
MAYOR & COUNCIL PRESORTED 111 Maryland Ave. STANDARD Rockville, Maryland U.S. POSTAGE Get Into It… 20850-2364 PAID ROCKVILLE, MD. PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PERMIT NO. 63 2 A Changing City 3 Longer Terms? 4 Crime Down 4 Recycling and Rockville examines The Mayor and Council A nine-year trend Refuse Changes its dynamic consider four-year terms. continued in 2013. Collection days will ECR WSS demographics. change for many LOCAL residents in September. POSTAL CUSTOMER */#3*&' Diversity In Rockville
(ISPANIC OR ,ATINO 2OCKVILLE %MBRACES #HALLENGES ANY RACE OF #HANGING $EMOGRAPHICS #ENSUS !SIAN "LACK OR Forum Launches a New Community !FRICAN !MERICAN 7HITE Engagement Conversation NOT (ISPANIC 6OLUNTEERS 7ANTED FOR "IANNUAL Rockville’s increasing to connect newcomers, long- #ENSUS "ICYCLE AND 0EDESTRIAN #OUNTS The City is seeking volunteers to count bicyclists diversity has brought new time residents, hard-to-reach ERHTIHIWXVMERWEX½ZI6SGOZMPPIMRXIVWIGXMSRWMR cultures, ideas, perspectives, populations and Rockville’s September. expectations and needs to the multicultural communities The data will be compared with bicycle and city in recent decades. to City resources and to each #ENSUS pedestrian activity measured by previous counts. On June 18, the issue of other. Understanding changing numbers will allow the City Rockville’s changing demo- In her inaugural speech XSXEVKIXWTIGM½GMRZIWXQIRXWMRGIVXEMREVIEWERH graphics brought community in January, Mayor Bridget members to Rockville City Race and Ethnicity gauge if projects are meeting the City’s goal of in- Donnell Rockville is increasingly diverse racially and ethnically. The percentage creasing bicycle and pedestrian activity. Twinbrook `We must continue our Newton of Rockville residents identifying as Asian, Black, or Hispanic or Latino Community Volunteers are needed to work shifts from 5-7 called for grew between the 1990 and 2010 census, while the percentage of the Recreation efforts to get new people city’s population identifying as white declined by more than 20 percent. p.m. on: Tuesday, Sept. 9; Wednesday, Sept. 10; and “building and Center for Saturday, Sept. 13. Volunteers can sign up for one, two involved, filling our boards and diversifying or all three dates. a forum our employ- For more information, or to volunteer, email City hosted by commissions and harnessing ment base” Transportation Planner and Bicycle and Pedestrian the City’s the talents of our diverse and called Coordinator Kevin Belanger at kbelanger@rockvil- Human on City offi- lemd.gov. Rights community to better serve the cials to work Commission. Rockville that we are now. a The forum together to m.BZPS#SJEHFU%POOFMM/FXUPO offered foster greater community participation members a chance to discuss in City government. the changing face of Rockville Some of the questions and be part of shaping a raised at the forum include: harmonious future for the r *OMJHIUPGUIFQBTUBOEQSP- community. jected changes to demo- U.S. Census Data !LL 7HITE ALONE "LACK OR !SIAN (ISPANIC graphics, how is the City NOT (ISPANIC OR !FRICAN OR ,ATINO Dissemination Specialist prepared to respond to the ,ATINO !MERICAN !NY RACE Nesreen Khashan presented needs of residents? .FEJBO*ODPNFCZ3BDFBOE)JTQBOJD0SJHJO data showing how Rockville’s r )PXTIPVMEUIF$JUZCFTU The median income of all Rockville residents over a three- year period ending in 2012 was $96,650, as measured in 2011 racial and ethnic makeup has use its resources to serve .ATIONAL 0UBLIC 7ORKS 7EEK dollars. changed over the past three residents in light of these 8LI'MX]SJ6SGOZMPPIGIPIFVEXIH2EXMSREP4YFPMG decades. Khashan also pre- changes? Works Week from May 19-23. The highlight of the sented data showing residents’ r 8IBUBSFPUIFSJNQMJDB- week was the annual equipment show on May 22 median income and where /WNER /CCUPIED EXXLI6SGOZMPPI7[MQERH*MXRIWW'IRXIVSYXHSSV tions of the demographic residents live—in owner- or 2ENTER /CCUPIED pool parking lot. Kids—and kids at heart—had an changes in Rockville? renter-occupied housing. (See One way to participate in opportunity to meet the City’s public works staff the graphs at right.) and get up close and personal with recycling and The forum was organized the conversation is to weigh refuse trucks, earth moving equipment and other in on Engage Rockville by to engage civic groups, busi- machinery. The show also included free giveaways of visiting www.rockvillemd. nesses, caregiver organiza- TSTGSVRGSPSVMRKFSSOWERH'MX]SJ6SGOZMPPITPEW- tions, City elected officials gov/engage and signing up XMGLEVHLEXW*SVQSVIMRJSVQEXMSREFSYX6SGOZMPPI´W and staff, and Rockville for a free account. Department of Public Works, visit www.rockvillemd. residents in a conversation of For more information gov/publicworks. about the forum, email Janet the impacts of demographic change on Rockville. It was Kelly, the City’s liaison to the 0ERFORMERS %NTERTAIN AT @&REE FOR a starting point for an ongo- Human Rights Commission, !LL 7HITE ALONE "LACK OR !SIAN (ISPANIC NOT (ISPANIC OR !FRICAN OR ,ATINO !LL IN THE 0ARKS 3ERIES ing conversation about how at [email protected]. ,ATINO !MERICAN !NY RACE Bring a blanket, lawn chair, bug repellent Note: The graphs titled “Median Income by Race and Hispanic Origin” and 5FOVSFCZ3BDFBOE)JTQBOJD0SJHJO and a picnic dinner for a great evening at “Tenure by Race and Hispanic Origin” are taken from the United States Tenure refers to the distinction between owner-occupied and renter-oc- 6SGOZMPPI´W*VIIJSV%PPMRXLI4EVOWGSRGIVX Census Bureau’s 2012 American Community Survey Three-Year Estimates cupied housing units. Slightly less than three-fifths of the homes in Rock- WIVMIW%PPWLS[WEVIJVIIERHSTIRXSXLITYFPMG and use three years of data to reflect the characteristics of the city over a three- ville over a three-year period as measured in 2012 were owner-occupied. year period. Source of all graphs: United States Census Bureau. This summer’s performers are: r #VNQFS+BDLTPOT July 10, 2 p.m. (true Americana, from the streets of New Orleans to the hollers of Join the conversation with Appalachia), Rockville Senior Center-Carnation Engage What are your suggestions Room, 1150 Carnation Drive. This show will be for how the City can increase indoors. Chairs provided. Rockville Q: r Dave Thomen, July 17, 7:30 p.m. (magic, illusions input from a broad range and laughter), Lincoln Park Community Center, 357 Frederick Ave. of residents that reflect r James Mabry, July 24, 7:30 p.m. (acoustic blues on Rockville’s diversity? guitar and harmonica), Calvin Park, 1248 Gladstone Drive. Sign up today and add your In case of inclement weather, call 240-314-8682 after 4 p.m. the day of the show. For more informa- A: WPJDFUP3PDLWJMMFTGVUVSF tion, contact Julie Farrell at [email protected] visit: or 240-314-8682. WWWROCKVILLEMDGOVENGAGE
0AGE +6-:"6(64530$,7*--&3&10354 .&&5*/(4%301*/4$)&%6-& 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- Mayor & Council tion at most meetings. Meetings are at 7 p.m. and are subject to change. r July 14 .POEBZ r "VH(Monday) r July 21 (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 councilmembers scheduled are: Julie Bridget Donnell Newton Beryl L. Feinberg Tom Moore Virginia D. Onley Julie Palakovich Carr Palakovich Carr on July 14 and #FSZM- 'FJOCFSHon"VH.
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4ERMS FROM 4WO TO &OUR 9EARS :ONING /RDINANCE 5PDATE Rockville’s Mayor and Two other advisory #OMPLETED Council recently voted to con- .%84 34%03 questions, one regarding Document Available Online and at City Hall sider a proposed change to r 4VCNJUXSJUUFOUFTUJNPOZ increasing the number of 8LITYFPMGGERRS[VIZMI[6SGOZMPPI´WYTHEXIH by July 7. Email: mayor- Mayor and Council meet the City charter that would councilmembers from four ^SRMRKSVHMRERGI[LMGLVI¾IGXWVIGIRXGLERKIWET- council@rockvillemd. most Monday nights at 7 p.m. increase the term length for to six, and a second re- proved by the Mayor and Council. Mayor and Council from two gov or mail to: Mayor and garding moving Rockville Council, 111 Maryland #HANNEL !DDS >SRMRKVIKYPEXMSRWGVIEXIERHQEMRXEMR6SGOZMPPI´W to four years beginning with elections to coincide with Ave., Rockville, MD #LOSED #APTIONING character of the city by regulating the allowable uses the 2015 election. 20850. presidential elections, were and development standards for each piece of land. The proposed change to r .BZPSBOE$PVODJMUP opposed by a majority of vot- Rockville 11, the City’s They regulate the types of land uses that can be lo- the charter is being consid- discuss proposed change ers. The Mayor and Council award-winning television cated in different areas of the city; development den- ered after voters weighed in and possible adoption at voted against resolutions station, is now broadcasting sity; building size and height; parking and landscape on advisory ballot questions an upcoming meeting. that would have moved these Mayor and Council meet- requirements; and building and site layout. during the Rockville election changes forward. ings and other commis- Changes in the updated ordinance include: in November. A majority of A public hearing on the For information on the sion meetings with closed 'PIEVIVHMJJIVIRXMEXMSRFIX[IIREGGIWWSV]YWIW voters (53.5 percent) supported change from two- to four- proposed changes, call the captioning, giving viewers and accessory structures. increasing the term from two year terms was held on City Clerk’s office at 240-314- who are deaf or hard of -JETVSTIVX]MWRSQMREXIHJSVLMWXSVMGHIWMKREXMSR to four years. Monday, June 23. 8280. hearing a way to access the by a party other than the property owner, the per- station’s programming. son nominating the site must notify the property Captions display spoken owner of the nomination. 2OCKVILLE &OURTH 'RADERS 3HARED dialogue as text on the tele- 8LIEHHMXMSRSVVIPSGEXMSRSJQMRSVMXIQWWYGL vision screen. as bike racks, seating benches and pergolas on a $UTIES AS @-AYOR FOR A $AY In addition to the Mayor property subject to a site plan does not require and Council, the following If she were mayor, Allie Howard/Montgomery an amendment application. These items can be meetings are now closed Coffey would start school DPVOUZEJTUSJDUi*G*8FSF reviewed and approved by the City’s Chief of captioned: recycling clubs that earn Mayor” essay contest this Planning. r#PBSEPG"QQFBMT rewards from local busi- spring, and, as a result, were )QIVKIRG]IPIGXVMGKIRIVEXSVWMRVIWMHIRXMEPEVIEW r)JTUPSJD%JTUSJDU nesses for their efforts. If he named as Rockville’s may- can be located only in the side or rear of an inte- Commission XFSFNBZPS 8JMMJBN4UVBSU ors for a day. The statewide rior lot, and there can be no encroachment into r1MBOOJOH$PNNJTTJPO would hold an annual fes- contest is sponsored by the a side lot setback. On corner lots, the generator Rockville 11’s program- tival for kids and parents to Maryland Municipal League must be located in the area facing the street that is ming can be viewed on learn about all the fun and and the Maryland Mayors’ not the street address of the house. The location Comcast, Verizon and RCN. educational things to do in Association. must be reviewed by the Chief of Planning except For more information, Rockville. On their day as mayor, While serving as mayor, where the site is designated historic. If the gen- contact General Manager These two creative the young essayists toured William and Allie spent the erator will be visible from the street, the Historic Staffan Sandberg at ssand- fourth-graders shared their the Rockville City Police day governing alongside District Commission must review the proposed [email protected] or ideas with Rockville Mayor Department and Croydon Mayor Bridget Donnell location. 240-314-8187. Bridget Donnell Newton Creek Nature Center, attend- Newton. The zoning ordinance is available online at www. as “Mayors for a Day” on ed the City’s equipment show and were recognized at the rockvillemd.gov/zoning, in PDF format on CD (free) Thursday, May 22. and had lunch with Mayor June 2 Mayor and Council or in printed version at City Hall ($60 per copy). 8JMMJBN XIPBUUFOET Newton. meeting. 6ACANCIES For more information, contact Deane Mellander To learn more about any St. Raphael School, and In addition to spending a For more information at [email protected] or 240-314-8224. board or commission, call the Allie, a student at Ritchie EBZBTNBZPS 8JMMJBNBOE on the essay contest, call the City Clerk’s office at 240-314- Park Elementary School, Allie rode in Rockville’s 70th City Clerk’s office at 240-314- 8280 or go to www.rockvillemd. were semifinalists of the Annual Memorial Day Parade 8280. gov. The City is seeking appli- cants for: r $VMUVSBM"SUT$PNN r)JTUPSJD%JTUSJDU$PNN r )VNBO3JHIUT$PNN r)VNBO4FSWJDFT"EWJTPSZ Comm. (1) r -BOEMPSE5FOBOU"GGBJST 2OCKVILLE 3ENIORS )NC 0RESENTS Comm. (2) -ONIES IN 3UPPORT OF 2OCKVILLE r 1FSTPOOFM"QQFBMT#PBSE 3ENIOR #ENTER (3) 6SGOZMPPI7IRMSVW-RG 67- 'LEMV.MQ+SLIIR r 3FDSFBUJPOBOE1BSLT TVIWIRXIH1E]SV&VMHKIX(SRRIPP2I[XSREGLIGO Advisory Board (2) JSVXSWYTTSVXXLI6SGOZMPPI7IRMSV'IRXIV r 3PDLWJMMF3FDSFBUJPOBOE HYVMRKXLIGIRXIV´W:SPYRXIIV%TTVIGMEXMSR4EVX]SR Parks Foundation, Inc. (1) 1E]67-VIGVYMXWZSPYRXIIVWXSVYRXLIKMJXERH (3&"5.64*$"/%(3&"58&"5)&3&26"-4"(3&"58&&,&/%w Mayor r3PDLWJMMF)PVTJOH thrift shop, book sales, bazaars and weekly bingo to Bridget Donnell Newton (second from right) and councilmembers (l to r) Virginia D. Onley, Enterprises (1) raise money throughout the year. Proceeds and do- Tom Moore, Julie Palakovich Carr and Beryl L. Feinberg pose with musical act Brothers r 4FOJPS$JUJ[FOT$PNN REXMSRWXSXLIRSRTVS½XSVKERM^EXMSRWYTTSVXGIRXIV Osborne backstage Saturday, May 24 during Hometown Holidays in Town Center. More r 4JHO3FWJFX#PBSE needs such as supplies, furniture and equipment. than 30 bands performed live during the two days of entertainment, followed by the 70th r 5SBGàDBOE5SBOTQPSUBUJPO Annual Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade on Monday, May 26. Comm. (1)
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#ITY )NVESTS IN .EW "US 3HELTERS 'SQQYXIVWGEXGLMRKEFYWMR6SGOZMPPIQMKLXRS- tice recent upgrades at eight heavily used bus shelters. The new shelters can be found at bus stops at: In The Community 7SYXLFSYRH6SGOZMPPI4MOIEX,EPTMRI6SEH 6SGOZMPPI4MOI WSYXLFSYRH6SGOZMPPI4MOI 'SRKVIWWMSREP0R [IWXFSYRH'SRKVIWWMSREP0R #RIME $OWN /VERALL IN )EWXFSYRH2IPWSR7XVIIXEX%^EPIE(VMZI EHNEGIRX ;SSHPI]+EVHIRW4EVO 6SGOZMPPI4MOI RSVXLFSYRH6SGOZMPPI4MOI 2OCKVILLE IN ;IWXFSYRH2SVFIGO6SEHEX%ZIV]6SEH Police Responded to Nearly 33,000 Calls 2SVXLFSYRH6SGOZMPPI4MOIEX8EPFSXX7XVIIX ;IWXFSYRH&EPXMQSVI6SEHEX'SZI0ERI The Rockville City Police or 2012. The shelters cost $4,257 each. They comply Department reported a 9 “The increases in Part I [MXLXLI%QIVMGERW[MXL(MWEFMPMXMIW%GXERHJIEXYVI percent overall decrease crimes in the city mirrors [LIIPGLEMVYRPSEHMRKEVIEW6SGOZMPPIEWWYQIHQEMR- in crime in 2013. The drop similar increases within tenance of bus stops in crime continues a nine- the region,” Treschuk said. from Montgomery Rockville Scholarship Foundation has granted more than year period in which “All law enforcement County several years 150 scholarships to students since 1985. Rockville has seen agencies are working ago and is in the significant crime re- together to combat process of upgrading duction, Rockville these incidents and all shelters that receive -AYOR AND #OUNCIL 2ECOGNIZE Police Chief T.N. incidents are aggres- heavy use, said Kevin Treschuk said. sively investigated. Belanger, a City transportation planner. 3CHOLARSHIP !WARDEES In the past year, Thirteen arrests for “The shelters are nice for transit riders because Three Rockville students to become a broadcast there was a 4 percent robberies and 21 ar- they protect you from the elements and give you a who have been success- meteorologist. increase in Part I crime, rests for burglaries were designated space to wait that is set back from the ful in the classroom and in These students will be from 1,281 reported in- made during this time- WXVIIXERHWITEVEXIHJVSQWMHI[EPOXVEJ½G²&IPERKIV extracurricular activities the last to receive awards cidents in 2012 to 1,328 frame. Several of the arrests said. “They improve the transit riding experience and recently received grants for from RSF, which was cre- in 2013. Part I crimes are included charges for mul- MRGVIEWIEGGIWWMFMPMX]ERHWEJIX]EXSYVFYWWXSTW² college from the Rockville ated in 1985 as a partnership crimes against persons tiple incidents and resulted Scholarship Foundation of the City of Rockville and (murder, rape, robbery, as- in numerous cases closed.” 2OCKVILLE (OSTS !DULT 4ENNIS (RSF). Montgomery College— sault) and crimes against During the nine-year 4OURNAMENT The Mayor and Council Rockville. Citing fundraising property (burglary, larceny, period from 2005 through 6SGOZMPPI[MPPLSWXEREHYPXXIRRMWXSYVREQIRXMR and Montgomery College– challenges, the organiza- theft and arson). 2013 in Rockville: IEVP]%YKYWXERHXLI'MX]MWMRZMXMRKTPE]IVWSJEPPWOMPP Rockville officials honored tion’s board voted to dissolve Part II crime decreased r1BSU*DSJNFEFDSFBTFECZ levels to participate. 2014 awardees along with operations in order to more by 13 percent from 3,457 re- 25 percent. The tournament offers a United States Tennis longtime RSF board mem- fully support Montgomery ported incidents in 2012 to r1BSU**DSJNFEFDSFBTFE %WWSGMEXMSR¯WERGXMSRIHWMRKPIWSVHSYFPIWHMZMWMSR bers on June 2. The winners College’s fundraising efforts 3,001 in 2013. Part II crimes by 32 percent. and recreation division for singles. Beginners and pro- are: for local students. Since its include simple assault, r0WFSBMMDSJNFEFDSFBTFE fessionals over age 16 are guaranteed two matches. r .BDLFO[JF"MMFO inception, RSF has granted curfew offenses, loitering, by 30 percent. Brackets will be based on gender and ability. B5IPNBT48PPUUPO more than 150 scholarships embezzlement, forgery and The Rockville City 978%TPE]MWJSV6SGOZMPPIVIWMHIRXW High School senior who worth more than $200,000 to counterfeiting, disorderly Police Department is a non-residents. The recreation division tournament will pursue a professional Rockville students pursuing conduct, driving under the fully accredited agency that is $30 for residents / $35 non-resident. The deadline ballet career at Indiana post-secondary education. influence, drug and alcohol works with the community to register is Friday, July 25. Tournament play will be University’s Jacobs School i8FBSFQSPVEUPIBWF offenses, fraud, gambling, to provide the best police %YKEX'MX]SJ6SGOZMPPIXIRRMWGSYVXW of Music while pursuing helped hundreds of students vandalism and weapons protection, services, educa- To register, visit www.rockvillemd.gov/recreation/ a bachelor of science in make their higher educa- offenses. tion and enforcement. sports or call 240-314-8620. neuroscience. tion dreams come true,” said The department re- The department is com- r #SJBO+PSEBO B RSF President John Moser, sponded to 32,985 calls for mitted to ensuring the safe- 5IPNBT48PUUPO)JHI who has led the organiza- service in 2013. ty and protection of homes, School senior who will tion for nearly 30 years. “As Among Part I crimes, businesses, schools and the attend the University of we complete our last year City police reported in- people who occupy them. Maryland, College Park to of awards, I am honored to creases in robberies (from Rockville has a resident study criminal justice and reflect on the significant con- 44 in 2012 to 57 in 2013), population near 62,000, work toward a career in tributions this organization auto thefts (from 54 to 61), including a student popu- public safety. has made to the youth in the burglary (from 185 to 199) lation that occupies more r-BUSFTF.PSSJT Rockville community and I and larceny (from 939 to than a dozen schools, as a Rockville High School am thankful to the many lo- 959). City police reported well as a workforce in ex- senior who will pursue cal volunteer board members decreases in rapes (from cess of 80,000. a meteorology degree who have joined me in mak- 7 to 6) and aggravated as- Learn more about the at Pennsylvania State ing the effort possible for so saults (from 52 to 46). There department at www.rock- University and hopes many years.” were no homicides in 2013 villemd.gov/police.
.EW 2ECYCLING AND 2EFUSE #OLLECTION $AYS #OMING FOR 3OME 2ESIDENTS Changes Begin in September; Regular Collection Will No Longer Occur on Fridays A new recycling and re- 8PSLTXJUIJOGPSNBUJPO weeks when City holidays and vehicles. The reduced fuse schedule will mean new about your new collection shift collections one day later. operational costs will al- collection days for about two- day. The City also will post Residents who currently have low Rockville to keep the thirds of Rockville residents. the new collection schedules Friday collections will no lon- monthly service fee as low The Mayor and Council at www.rockvillemd.gov/ ger have to delay going out-of- as possible. Customers will heard a presentation on recycling-refuse. town for the weekend or have receive the same high level Monday, June 23 about a The change in collection to prevail upon neighbors to of service. move to a four-day collec- days applies only to house- remove their carts from the Rockville’s recycling tion schedule that will elimi- holds whose recycling and curbside on Fridays. The new and refuse program collects nate Friday collections and refuse is collected by the City schedule will also eliminate curbside recycling, refuse change the collection day for of Rockville (single-family the need for customers to put and yard waste; offers cart other customers. homes and most townhomes). carts curbside on Saturdays delivery and pick up; and The change will start Residents served by a private during holiday weeks. provides special collections, the week of Sept. 15. If your contractor will not be affected The new collection sched- by appointment, of bulk home is affected, you will by this change. ule allows the City to combine refuse, electronics, scrap receive a mailing from the Friday collections will some routes and reduce the metal and household haz- City’s Department of Public be eliminated, except for number of collection staff ardous materials.
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Staff members sonable cost with a $6.8 mil- save residents money. The of utilities, joined represen- Rockville’s drinking water from various elementary, middle and high schools lion upgrade to Rockville’s City participates in TapIt, tatives of other municipal by viewing the full Annual will also be available to answer questions. water treatment plant on a program providing free and regional water utilities 8BUFS2VBMJUZ3FQPSUBU -RJSVQEXMSREFSYX6SGOZMPPITVSKVEQWGEREPWS the Potomac River. The up- and easy access to clean, GSPNBDSPTTUIF8BTIJOHUPO www.rockvillemd.gov/an- be found at the Montgomery County Public Schools’ grades, which are scheduled sustainable tap water. TapIt metropolitan region at nualwaterquality2014. 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Rabies vaccination clin- Clinics will be held June *SVQSVIMRJSVQEXMSREFSYX0MRGSPR4EVO´W&EGO Pepco offers Rockville ics are held on the third 15, July 20, Aug. 17, Sept. 21 to School Jam, call the center at 240-314-8780. If residents the opportunity Sunday of each month and Oct. 19. For more infor- you have questions about the MCPS Back to School to save energy and money through October from mation, call 240-314-8930 or *EMVGEPP2IMKLFSVLSSH6IWSYVGIWEX while helping preserve the 8-10:30 a.m. at the new visit www.rockvillemd.gov/ environment and public Montgomery County rabiesclinic. health through its Energy Animal Services and Rockville Police also 8JTF3FXBSETQSPHSBN Adoption Center, at offer off-leash test- Enrollment in the pro- 7315 Muncaster Mill ing at 10 a.m. in the gram is voluntary and free. Road, in Derwood. Rockville Swim Here’s how it works: change. The City re- and Fitness Center r$VTUPNFSTDIPPTFB8FC r$VTUPNFSTSFDFJWFBOBE- quires all dogs and parking lot, at 355 programmable thermo- ditional “annual reward” cats older than 4 Martins Lane, stat or an outdoor switch. of up to $80 off their months to be vac- on the following Pepco provides and in- energy bills from June cinated for rabies. All dogs Saturdays: July 19, Sept. 20 stalls these devices, val- through October. older than 4 months are and Nov. 15 ued at $180, at no charge. The U.S. Department of also required to be licensed. Dogs must be leashed or r$VTUPNFSTSFDFJWFBO Energy estimates program- Failure to vaccinate an ani- restrained whenever they #ITY %MPLOYEE 7INS “Installation Credit” of mable thermostats can help mal may subject the owner are off their owner’s prop- up to $80 off their energy cut energy use by 10 per- to a $500 fine. erty, unless the owner and 3TATEWIDE !WARD Mary Sue Martin, management and budget bill after installation. cent year-round. Rockville The rabies clinics offer dog have passed the City’s EREP]WXMR6SGOZMPPI´W(ITEVXQIRXSJ*MRERGI[EW r%VSJOHTFMFDUIPUTVN- promotes sustainable en- free or discounted rabies Off-Leash with Permission E[EVHIHXLI6SPERH&7[IMX^IV1YRMGMTEP mer weekdays, Energy ergy and encourages lower vaccinations after pet li- test. The cost is $5 per dog. )QTPS]IISJXLI=IEV%[EVHJVSQXLI1EV]PERH 8JTF3FXBSETXJMMVTF energy use as demand censes are purchased at the Dogs must have a current 1YRMGMTEP0IEKYI the devices to reduce peaks during the summer. clinic for City of Rockville, Rockville dog license in The award recognizes outstanding performance electricity usage by “cy- Find more information City of Gaithersburg and order to take the test. Dogs and high standards of professionalism in service to cling” central air condi- BCPVUUIF&OFSHZ8JTF Montgomery County pets. that pass the test may be a Maryland municipality. Ms. Martin received the tioners or heat pumps off Rewards program, includ- Rabies vaccinations for cats walked without a leash in E[EVHEXXLI1EV]PERH1YRMGMTEP0IEKYI%RRYEP and on for a short period ing forms for enrolling in and ferrets of Rockville resi- the city. Dogs and owners Convention on June 9. of time. Fans will con- the program, at: dents and all out-of-county must be recertified each Her primary role is to support the development tinue to run, keeping cool r3PDLWJMMF.FNPSJBM pets are $4 per animal. year. There is no charge and administration of the annual operating budget air circulating in homes. Library, 21 Maryland City of Rockville pet for recertification. Pre- and Capital Improvements Program (CIP), including Many who start at the 50 Ave. licenses are also available registration is required. Call QEOMRK½RERGMEPQEREKIQIRXVIGSQQIRHEXMSRWXLEX percent cycling say they r3PDLWJMMF$JUZ)BMM at each clinic. All animals 240-314-8937. contribute to the overall success of the organization. don’t notice when it hap- Maryland Ave. must be leashed or in carri- For more information pens; there is only a 1- to rXXXQFQDPDPNSF- ers and controlled to receive visit www.rockvillemd.gov/ 3-degree temperature wards service. off leash.
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Two runner-up prizes of $100 each will be camps that encourage kids by the nonprofit organiza- Playful City USA designa- E[EVHIHEXXLIGSRJIVIRGI;MRRIVW[MPPFIRSXM½IH to embrace their hobbies and tion KaBOOM!, in part- tion, Rockville: the week of Sept. 29. discover new ones. All-Star Sports Camp or Multi nership with the Humana r Exhibited mayoral or local The short story contest is sponsored by The F. Rockville also offers a su- Sport and Games Camp to ex- Foundation. governmental leadership 7GSXX*MX^KIVEPH0MXIVEV]'SRJIVIRGI-RG0IEVRQSVI pervised, drop-in program pose your kids to games they The KaBOOM! Playful on the cause of play. at www.fscottfestival.org or by calling 301-309-9461. for ages 6-12 at 10 playground may not have had the oppor- City USA program honors cit- r %FNPOTUSBUFETJHOJàDBOU sites throughout the city. The tunity to try yet. Swimming ies, towns and communities collaboration among non- Summer Playgrounds pro- is also included in these sport @-USIC -AN AND @4HE ,AST across America that are tak- profit partners, founda- gram runs from 9 a.m.-3:30 camps. $UCHESS AT &ITZGERALD 4HEATRE ing bold steps to ensure that tions, municipal agencies, p.m. on weekdays from June If your kids love great 6SGOZMPPI1YWMGEP8LIEXVITVIWIRXW±8LI1YWMG all children, especially the 16 the business community 23-July 31. adventures, Campventure, 1ER²EXXLI*7GSXX*MX^KIVEPH8LIEXVIMR.YP] million American kids living and local civic groups. Have a budding actor in Quest Camp and Teens on +IX]SYVXMGOIXWRS[XSIRNS]XLMWLMX&VSEH[E] in poverty, have easy access r &YQSFTTFEUIFBCJMJUZBOE UIFIPVTF 8BZ0GG#SPBEXBZ the Go are the place for them. show with music and lyrics beloved by many. It’s a tale to balanced and active play in commitment to use data to Camp will give them the op- Bowling, ice skating, laser tag of a traveling con artist music man who makes an im- their communities. The desig- address inequality through portunity to be a star or di- and more are on the schedule TVIWWMSRSREWQEPPXS[R±8LI1YWMG1ER²VYRW.YP] nation recognizes Rockville’s infrastructure investment, rector on F. Scott Fitzgerald for these two-week camps. Let 11- July 27. role as a leader in playability. policy change and pro- Theatre’s stage. If crafts are the experienced, well-trained 6SGOZMPPI'MZMG&EPPIXTIVJSVQW±8LI0EWX Rockville is home to more gramming as demonstrat- their thing, sign them up for and conscientious staff at (YGLIWW²MRWTMVIHF]6SFIVX&VS[RMRK´WTSIQ than 1,000 acres of parkland, ed in their action plans. Crafty Kids, where they can Rockville camps take care of about a duke who murders his wife and plans to with 33 passive and 32 active Rockville was one of be creative with a variety of the travel and chaperoning as VIQEVV]%YKEX TQERH%YKEXTQEX QBSLT8JUIUISFFDPNNVOJUZ 212 cities and towns to art media, play games and your kids go in search of good *MX^KIVEPH8LIEXVIMR6SGOZMPPI'MZMG'IRXIV4EVO centers, a nature center, civic be recognized as Playful swim. Or, try a great all- times. )HQSRWXSR(VMZI center, swim and fitness cen- City honorees. Cities be- purpose camp, Summer Blast, Register for City of Visit www.rockvillemd.gov/theatre or call 240- ter and senior center, the City ing recognized span every which offers extended hours Rockville camps at www. 314-8690 for details and to purchase tickets. offers many ways for all resi- region of the country, and of 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. at an af- rockvillemd.gov/camps or dents to be active. From class- JODMVEF8BTIJOHUPO %$ fordable price. Summer Playgrounds at es to camps, sports leagues Chicago; Nashville; Austin; Rockville camps are brim- www.rockvillemd.gov/sum- to arts programs, Rockville’s Providence; San Francisco; ming with specialty sport merplaygrounds. Call 240-314- award-winning programs and New York City. These and multi-sports camps. Try 8620 for more information. make the City a place packed cities are working to trans- with ways to play. form their communities to “The Playful City honor become more playable by de- reflects a community that veloping unique local action 4AKE IN A &REE !RT %XHIBIT OR 3UNDAY strives to give kids and fami- plans to increase the quantity #ONCERT AT 'LENVIEW 'ALLERY lies opportunities to play in and quality of play in their a variety of facilities, parks community. The Han-Mee Artists and playgrounds,” said Learn more about Association of the Greater Tim Chesnutt, director of Rockville’s recreation 8BTIJOHUPO %$BOE “Sonata” by Jeff Chyatte. Rockville’s Recreation and programs, parks and Baltimore metropolitan re- 1BSLT%FQBSUNFOUi8FIPQF playgrounds at www.rockvil- gions is celebrating 38 years 3EE 5NIQUE 7ORKS OF !RT AT this recognition inspires more lemd.gov/recreation. of Korean-American art with 3CULPTURE /N 4HE 'ROUNDS an exhibition at Glenview 7GYPTXYVISRXLI+VSYRHWSJJIVWPEVKIWGEPIWGYPT- Mansion Art Gallery from XYVIWMREJVIISYXHSSVI\LMFMXEX6SGOZMPPI'MZMG "RING 9OUR 7HEELS TO THE June 29-July 25. Center Park. Stop by the mansion, at The annual show is open through Oct. 16. This 2OCKVILLE 3KATE 0ARK 603 Edmonston Dr., June year’s exhibit includes: Turn front-side 180s, 29 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. to ±7SREXE²TSPMWLIHEPYQMRYQF].IJJ'L]EXXISJ fakies and Ollies at the meet Han-Mee artists and Bethesda. Rockville Skate Park this view their exhibit of sculp- ±8LI(ERGIV²WXIIPF](SREPH,IVQERSJ summer in your free time ture, painting and other art Potomac. or at a Skateboarding Camp. mediums. ±8LVII7IEWSRW²WXEMRPIWWWXIIPFVSR^IERHKPEWW Rockville’s customized Enjoy the sounds of acous- F],ERRE.YFVERSJ+VMQIWPERH2' park was built and reno- tic guitarist Michael DeLalla, ±-VMW²QEVFPIERHTEMRXIHEPYQMRYQF]7EQ2SXS vated with input from lo- drop-in all in a camp envi- performing at this June 29 of Silver Spring. cal skaters to make sure ronment of fun and activity. opening reception at 2 p.m. 7GYPTXYVISRXLI+VSYRHWMWTEVXSJ6SGOZMPPI´W your kids and teens will Eight sessions of The gallery’s August %VX-R4YFPMG4PEGIW4VSKVEQ[LMGLIRLERGIWXLI enjoy the ride. The park has Skateboarding Camp are exhibit – a show of mixed City’s physical environment by requiring a portion of a 24-foot wide and 4-foot available, weekdays from sculpture, photography and Glenview Mansion open- 6SGOZMPPI´WERRYEPFYHKIXFIHIHMGEXIHXSXLITYVGLEWI tall mini-ramp, two hubba 9 a.m.-noon, with an op- pastel, oil and acrylic paint- ing receptions and Sunday of art for public buildings or places. ledges, euro-gap, pump- tion to extend the after- ing – opens with a reception concerts are free and open to 6SGOZMPPI'MZMG'IRXIV4EVOEX)HQSRWXSR hump, quarter pipes, rails, noon with swimming from on Sunday, Aug. 3, from 1:30- everyone. The gallery is open (VMZIMRGPYHIW+PIRZMI[1ERWMSRXLI*7GSXX funboxes, manual pads and noon-3 p.m. at the Rockville 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 Fitzgerald Theatre and Social Hall, the Cottage, the more. Swim and Fitness Center Meet the exhibit’s artists, a.m.-4:30 p.m. On Tuesdays 'VS]HSR'VIIO2EXYVI'IRXIVERHQSVIXLER Register kids 6 to 14 for next to the Skate Park. The Friday Group, Richard and Thursdays the Gallery is acres of grounds. The park provides a quiet space for Skateboarding Camp to See which camp fits 8FJCMJOHFS1IPUPHSBQIZBOE open 9 a.m.-9 p.m. It is closed ZMWMXSVWXSVI¾IGXSRXLIZEVMSYWWGYPTXYVIW learn how to skateboard or your schedule at www. Patricia Hilton and listen to on official holidays and is For more information on the exhibit, call 240-314- to improve the skills they rockvillemd.gov/camps or the jazz tunes of musician wheelchair accessible. 8681 or visit www.rockvillemd.gov/arts. already have. Camp staff call 240-314-8620. To view Nancy Scimone, performing For more information, vis- will teach how to push, ride, the park, visit www.rock- at 2 p.m. The August exhibit it www.rockvillemd.gov/arts Ollie, kick-flip, grind and villemd.gov/skatepark. is open through Aug. 29. or call 240-314-8660.
0AGE +6-:"6(64530$,7*--&3&10354 &!#),)4)%3 !$$2%33%3 !.$ 0(/.% .5-"%23 For the most up-to-date r 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. July/August Calendar ) SFott )it]JeralG TKe- atre , Rockville Civic 3 3FTJEFOUTt/3 /PO3FTJEFOUTt.&. .FNCFSt/. /PO.FNCFS Center Park, 603 Edmon- ston Drive. short hikes, games and activities, 8310 to inquire about eligibility or 27 Celebrate +oneybees 7,21 PolliwoJ AGventXres July 8 +XPan ServiFes children age 2-5 will learn about make an appointment. 1:30-3 p.m. Learn about the 10-11 a.m. Through stories, short AGvisory CoPPission CroyGon CreeN 1atXre nature in a hands-on environ- amazing and gentle honeybee hikes, games and activities, chil- 7:30 p.m. Meets the second Center , Rockville ment. Adult participation is re- with our volunteer beekeeper. Ex- Tuesday of the month. )ree Ior All in tKe ParNs – dren age 2-5 will learn about na- Civic Center Park, 852 17 plore beekeeping and honeybee quired. Mr MaJiF Bring the whole family ture in a hands-on environment. Avery Road. Note: Regis- biology and extract honey from for an evening of magic, illusions Adult participation is required. tration required, register the comb. All participants must July 9,23; RoFNville¶s InGeSenGenFe and laughter. 7:30-8:30 p.m. at 4 register. Children under age 10 PlanninJ CoP- online at www.rockvillemd. Day Celebration, 7-10 p.m. at Lincoln Park Community Center. Aug. 6 must be accompanied by a reg- Pission 7 p.m. Meets the sec- gov or call 240-314-8770. Montgomery College-Rockville Free. istered adult. Open to ages 5 and 14 )all ReFreation ReJistra- ond and fourth Wednesday of campus. See article on page 1. tion OSens Members of the RoFNville Senior Center older. $5R/$6NR. the month and are televised on , 1150 Carnation Drive. 19 SatXrGay Story anG Rockville Senior Center and Rockville 11. Call 240-314-8800. 4,11,18,25;Aug.1 +iNe 10-11 a.m. A nature center Rockville Swim and Fitness Cen- Teens on tKe Go ReJistration naturalist will read a story and August ter can enroll in those facilities’ fall RoFNville City +all %oarG oI AS- DeaGlines This is a summer dai- lead a hike based on the story. programs starting today. View the July 12 111 Maryland Ave. Call fall guide at www.rockvillemd.gov/ Seals 9 a.m. Meets the second ly trip program for youth in grades Adult participation is required. SatXr- 240-314-5000. 2,9,16,23,30 recreation/guide. Saturday of the month and are 6-10 (incoming sixth- graders are $4R/$6NR. Gay RoFNville )arPers MarNet televised on Rockville 11. welcome). Spaces are limited 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on the corner of for each trip and trips ¿ll quickly. Route 28 and Monroe Street. OII-LeasK DoJ TraininJ 16 SatXrGay Story anG Learn more at www.rockvillemd. 19 Farm-fresh fruits and vegetables, 10-11 a.m. at the Rockville Swim +iNe 10-11 a.m. A nature center July 15; Aug. 19 gov/teens. bedding plants, cut Àowers, RoFNville Seniors InF 1 p.m. and Fitness Center, 355 Martins naturalist will read a story and preserves, honey, herbs, baked Meets the third Tuesday of the Lane. The Rockville City Code lead a hike based on the story. goods, and more are available for month at the Rockville Senior SatXrGay requires that all dogs and owners Adult participation is required. 5,12,19,26 purchase. All items offered are Center, 1150 Carnation Dr. RoFNville )arPers MarNet successfully complete this test $4R/$6NR. picked fresh daily and are avail- 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on the corner of before the dog may be walked able as supplies last. Route 28 and Monroe Street. without a leash in the City of 19 )all ReFreation ReJis- July 16 RoFNville +oXs- Farm-fresh fruits and vegetables, Rockville. Dogs and owners must tration OSens to All Register inJ EnterSrises 6:30 p.m. Meets bedding plants, cut Àowers, be re-certi¿ed each year there 3 SXnGay SFienFe SaPSler for the fall session of classes, the third Wednesday of the month preserves, honey, herbs, baked is no charge for recerti¿cation. 1:30-3:30 p.m. Enjoy an afternoon programs, events and activities at at 621-A Southlawn Ln. goods, and more are available for Any dog who participates in the of learning with your child as you any Rockville recreation facility, purchase. All items offered are Off-Leash with Permission Test work your way through several City Hall, or online at rockenroll. July 17 +istoriF Dis- picked fresh daily and are avail- must have a current Rockville City self-guided stations designed to rockvillemd.gov. Most classes Rockville offers a variety of triFt CoPPission 7:30 p.m. able as supplies last. dog license. Learn more at www. teach about nature in hands-on start the week of Sept. 8. classes and programs each Meets the third Thursday of rockvillemd.gov/police. and unique ways. This program is the month and are televised on season. Find something that presented open-house style. Plan )ree Ior All in tKe ParNs – Rockville 11. interests you at www.rockvil- 10 to spend at least an hour. Open to 23 UnForNeG Wine anG lemd.gov/recreation/guide. %XPSer -aFNsons. Enjoy a big, RoFNville Rotary TwiliJKt MXsiF )estival noon-6 p.m. at 19 ages 2-6. $4R/$6NR. fat party by this country swing/ RXnIest 7-11 p.m. in Rockville Rockville Town Square. Enjoy July 17; roots jazz/street blues band, Town Square. See ad on page 8. the best wines from across the performing from 2-3 p.m. at the 4,11,18,25 Teens on state, as well as cooking dem- Aug. 21 Senior Rockville Senior Center (Carna- Citi]ens CoPPission 1 p.m. July Rabies tKe Go ReJistration DeaGlines onstrations and two stages of tion Room). Free. 20,Aug.17 Meets the third Thursday of the CliniF 8-10:30 a.m. at the Mont- This is a summer daily trip pro- musical entertainment at one of gram for youth in grades 6-10 Rockville’s most popular events. month at the Rockville Senior 1,8,15,22,29 gomery County Animal Services Center, 1150 Carnation Dr. EveninJ .inJ )arP %iNe 11,12,18-20,25- and Adoption Center, 7315 Mun- (incoming 6th graders welcome). Admission is free for concerts and RiGe, 6:30 p.m. at King Farm caster Mill Road, Derwood. Free Spaces are limited for each trip cooking demonstrations wine RoFNville MXsiFal Farmstead and Farm Site. Join 27 or discounted rabies vaccinations and trips ¿ll quickly. Learn more at tasting is $15 per person. TKeatre Sresents ³TKe MXsiF July 22; the Rockville Bicycle Advisory after pet licenses are purchased www.rockvillemd.gov/teens. Man´ at the F. Scott Fitzgerald Aug. 26 TraI¿F anG Committee for a neighborhood at the clinic for Rockville, Gaith- Theatre. Show times vary. Visit Boards and TransSortation CoPPission ride for about an hour. Suitable ersburg and Montgomery County www.rockvillemd.gov/theatre for 5,12,19,26 EveninJ 7:30 p.m. Meets the fourth Tues- for families (riders under 12 are pets. For more information, .inJ )arP %iNe RiGe 6:30 p.m. Commissions details and tickets. Meetings are held at City Hall, 111 day of the month. welcome if accompanied by an please call 240-314-8930. at King Farm Farmstead and Maryland Ave., unless otherwise adult). Ride travels at the pace Farm Site. Join the Rockville noted. Please check the City of the slowest rider. Rain at the .iGiFal Mass )aPily Bicycle Advisory Committee for July 23 +XPan RiJKt 12 Carl +enn MillenniXP website for the latest on cancel- start cancels the ride, but wet RiGe 10 a.m. at Rockville Swim 20 a neighborhood ride for about an CoPPission 7 p.m. Meets the Trail RiGe, 10 a.m.-noon, start- lations, rescheduling and contact pavement does not. and Fitness Center. This bike ride hour. Suitable for families (riders fourth Wednesday of the month. ing at Thomas Farm Community information at www.rockvillemd. will be 2-4 miles long and no fast- Center. Ride Rockville’s bike belt- under 12 are welcome if accom- er than 8-9 miles per hour. Riders gov/boardscommissions. way with family and friends. This panied by an adult). Ride travels at July 24 ReFreation 2,9,16,23,30 use a combination of shared use WeGnesGay )arPers MarNet shared-use path is a 10.6-mile the pace of the slowest rider. Rain anG ParN AGvisory %oarG trails, bike lanes and low-traf¿c at Dawson¶s MarNet Open loop around Rockville. Rain at at the start cancels the ride wet July 2; Aug. 6 7 p.m. Meets the fourth Thurs- residential streets. Pace is at the 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in the parking start cancels the ride wet pave- pavement does not. RoFNville %iFyFle AGvisory day of the month. speed of the slowest rider. lot outside Dawson’s, 225 N. ment does not. CoPPission 7 p.m. Meets the ¿rst Wednesday of the month. Washington St. Features items 6,13,20,27 WeGnes- 1OTE CXltXral Arts CoPPis- from 10 vendors and food from 9olXnteer InFoPe Ta[ sion typically meets the second 16 )ree Ior All in tKe ParNs Gay )arPers MarNet at Daw- Dawson’s BBQ (all natural burg- AssistanFe 9ITA , 11 a.m.- 24 Wednesday of the month, but – -aPes Mabry This acoustic son¶s MarNet 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in July 3 EnvironPent CoP- ers, hot dogs, veggie burgers 3 p.m. at the Community Services will not meet in July or August. blues musician will play guitar and the parking lot outside Dawson’s, Pission 7:30 p.m. Meets the ¿rst and other menu items). Division, 20 Courthouse Square, harmonica from 7:30-8:30 p.m. 225 N. Washington St. Features Thursday of the month. Suite 205. Free tax prepara- at Calvin Park, 1248 Gladstone items from 10 vendors and food tion for prior year and amended Drive. Free. from Dawson’s BBQ (all natural 3,10,17,26,31 returns for 2011 through 2013 PolliwoJ AGventXres burgers, hot dogs, veggie burgers for eligible families. Call 240-314- 10-11 a.m. Through stories, and other menu items). FOR THE MOST UP-TO-DATE EVENT LISTING, VISIT WWW.ROCKVILLEMD.GOV %L ALCALDE Y EL CONCEJO DE 2OCKVILLE APRUEBAN PRESUPUESTO DE MILLONES DE DÙLARES Aumentan tarifas de servicios públicos y se mantiene el impuesto predial por el séptimo año consecutivo El impuesto predial sigue igual, pero el anuales por servicios de reciclaje y basura. con base en los planes salariales establecidos. de equilibrar y priorizar las muchas nece- valor promedio de las facturas de servicios El impuesto predial sigue siendo el El año fiscal termina el 30 de junio de 2015. sidades que no se han satisfecho durante públicos residenciales de la ciudad aumenta mismo durante el séptimo año consecutivo, Cuarenta y siete proyectos se financian varios años debido a la recesión”, sostuvo aproximadamente en 6,35 dólares mensuales que es de 0,292 dólares por bienes inmuebles con el Programa de Grandes Mejoras de 74 Barbara B. Matthews, administradora de la durante el año fiscal que comenzó el 1 de y 0,805 dólares por bienes personales. Cada millones de dólares, un plan de la ciudad que ciudad. “El presupuesto del AF 2015 se basa julio. una de estas tarifas corresponde a cada 100 dura cinco años y está destinado a financiar en el concepto de crecimiento responsable El presupuesto para el año fiscal 2015 que dólares de valor tasado. nuevas construcciones y el mantenimiento y se centra en mejoras de infraestructura y fue aprobado el 12 de mayo por el alcalde y El presupuesto operativo del año fiscal de infraestructuras. edificaciones, mejoras en tecnología de la in- el concejo incluye aumentos programados 2015 de Rockville equivale a 118 millones El alcalde y el concejo escucharon la opin- formación y compensación de los empleados de las tarifas de los servicios de acueducto de dólares, es decir, un aumento del 3,6 ión del público en una serie de audiencias de la ciudad”. y alcantarillado, el cargo básico de conexión por ciento —o 4,1 millones de dólares— en celebradas en marzo, abril y mayo, y recibi- Para obtener más información sobre el y la tarifa de gestión de aguas pluviales, de comparación con el año anterior. Incluye un eron comentarios por escrito hasta el 6 de presupuesto de la ciudad para el AF15, in- acuerdo con el plan aprobado por el alcalde ajuste del 2 por ciento al costo de vida de los mayo. grese a www.rockvillemd.gov/budget o y el concejo en mayo de 2012. El presupuesto empleados de la ciudad, así como el poten- “Durante el proceso presupuestario, al llame al Departamento de Finanzas al 240- también incluye un aumento de 7 dólares cial de una compensación adicional única alcalde y al concejo se les asignó la tarea 314-8400.
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4AKE IN A 3UMMER /UTDOOR &AMILY -OVIE AT )SREAL 0ARK Watch a family-friendly movie on the big screen YRHIVXLIWXEVWSYXWMHI0MRGSPR4EVO'SQQYRMX] Neighborhood Notes Center on Friday, July 18. Bring your family and friends to this great com- munity event. The movie will start at 8:30 p.m. #ITYS 7EBSITE Popcorn and refreshments will be available for #ELEBRATE .ATIONAL .IGHT /UT IN /FFERS #AREER purchase. /PPORTUNITIES %HQMWWMSRMWERH[MPPFIXEOIREXXLIHSSV 2OCKVILLES .EIGHBORHOODS Online Application System Bring a blanket or chairs. Meet Your Neighbors and Learn About Crime Prevention Visit www.rockvillemd.gov/lpcc or call 240- Allows Job Seekers to Be 314-8780 for more information. Rockville neighbors and Council, RCPD of- 1RWLÀHGRI-RE2SHQLQJV are invited to an evening ficers and members of the Career and job opportuni- of community together- Montgomery County State’s 'ET 2EADY FOR &ALL 2ECREATION 3EASON ties with the City of Rockville ness on Tuesday, Aug. 5 for Attorney’s Office also will Registration for Before- and After-School Programs is can be found by visiting the Rockville City Police visit many of the block Now Open www.rockvillemd.gov/ca- Department’s celebration of parties. 0IEVREFSYX6SGOZMPPI´WYTGSQMRKIZIRXWWYGLEW reers and clicking on “Career National Night Out. Residents are invited the Uncorked Wine and Music Festival, Halloween Opportunities” on the left Neighborhoods host to turn on outdoor lights JYRWIRMSVXVMTWERHXLIVH%RRYEP6SGOZMPPI side of the page. block parties offering as part of the traditional %RXMUYIERH'PEWWMG'EV7LS[MRXLIYTGSQMRKVIG- The Career Opportunities cookouts, moon bounces, display of front porch vig- reation guide. and Online Application giveaways, carnival games, ils, sending the message to Be on the lookout for the fall guide in your mailbox, System allows visitors to the prizes and a chance to criminals that neighbor- EX6SGOZMPPISV8[MRFVSSOPMFVEVMIW'MX],EPP6SGOZMPPI site to create an account with spend time with neighbors. hoods are fighting back GSQQYRMX]GIRXIVWERH1IXVSFS\IWEX6SGOZMPPIERH a username and password. National Night Out is against crime. 8[MRFVSSO1IXVSWXEXMSRWMRIEVP]%YKYWX After establishing an account, a longstanding program Neighborhoods can 8LIJEPPKYMHI[MPPFIEZEMPEFPIEJXIV%YKEX users can fill out an applica- sponsored by the National register their own block www.rockvillemd.gov/recreation/guide. tion by selecting the “Build "TTPDJBUJPOPG5PXO8BUDI party through Friday, Aug. +IXEPPXLIHIXEMPW]SYRIIHXSWMKRYT]SYVOMHW Job Application” link and fill- that aims to raise awareness 1. For more information, JSV6SGOZMPPI´WTSTYPEVFIJSVIERHEJXIVWGLSSPTVS- ing in information about their about crime and drug pre- McGruff the Crime visit www.rockvillemd. grams, which are included in the summer and fall relevant education and expe- vention, generate support Dog will stop by several gov/nno, or to register your VIGVIEXMSRKYMHIW6IKMWXVEXMSRJSVXLIWITVSKVEQW rience. The application can be for anti-crime programs of the scheduled block block party, contact Cpl. is open; visit www.rockvillemd.gov/recreation/ saved and used to apply for and strengthen community parties to spread his anti- Ken Matney at 240-314-8922 guide. more than one job opening. spirit and community polic- crime and anti-drug mes- or kmatney@rockvillemd. *EPPTVSKVEQVIKMWXVEXMSRJSV6SGOZMPPI7IRMSV Job seekers who are inter- ing partnerships. sage. The Rockville Mayor gov. 'IRXIVERH6SGOZMPPI7[MQERH*MXRIWW'IRXIVQIQ- ested in a position that is not FIVWSTIRW%YK%PPSXLIVVIKMWXVEXMSRSTIRW%YK being advertised can receive *SVQSVIMRJSVQEXMSREFSYX6SGOZMPPIVIGVIEXMSR notification when recruitment and school day programs, call 240-314-8620. (OUSING 'RANTS TO "ENElT ,OW AND is opened for the position by visiting the Job Interest -ODERATE )NCOME 2ESIDENTS !VAILABLE Card page and selecting cat- The City of Rockville will provided: and government entities to egories of jobs for which you City Celebrates Recreation begin the process of allocat- r 3FIBCJMJUBUJPOGVOETGPS apply for funds. The grant would like to receive email and Parks Month in July ing Community Development public housing units in the application will be available notifications.
Block Grant (CDBG) funds city. in August and will be due in Rockville has: Open Space: 1,000+ acres PGQBSLMBOEJOBOEBSPVOEQBSLTrThriving for Fiscal Years 2016-2017 this r 4VQQPSUGPS3PDLWJMMFT September. Facilities: 3 community centers and a nature cen- summer. Single-Family Applications will be re- ter, civic center, senior center and swim and fitness The CDBG program is a Rehabilitation Program, viewed and prioritized by centerrOptions for Activities: classes, camps, federal grant for housing and which provides forgivable City staff and forwarded, sports leagues, arts programs and more community development loans to low- and moderate- with recommendations, to rrr projects that must benefit income residents to make the Mayor and Council for re- Scan this QR code with your smart- Thank you to these community organizations phone to visit the City of Rockville’s for their generous support of our recreation low- and moderate-income critical repairs to their view and approval this fall. website. If you don’t already have programs: Rockville Recreation and Parks persons. The City of Rockville homes. Interested residents and a QR code reader on your phone, receives CDBG funds r 3FOPWBUJPOPGHSPVQIPNFT organizations should view there are plenty of free apps you can Foundation, Rockville Football League, Rockville download. When you have an app in- Baseball Association, Rockville Seniors, Inc. through an agreement with for individuals with severe Mayor and Council agendas stalled, point your phone’s camera at Montgomery County. mental illness. in July at www.rockvillemd. the code and the website will appear XXXSPDLWJMMFNEHPWSFDSFBUJPO In recent years, the city This year’s CDBG process gov/agendacenter. in your phone’s web browser. has prioritized CDBG fund- will include a public hear- For more information, ing for capital and physical ing on community needs in visit www.rockvillemd.gov/ investments, specifically re- July, followed by a competi- DECHPSDPOUBDU&SJO8JMTPO habilitating housing for quali- tive grant application process at [email protected] fied residents. Recent grants for nonprofit organizations or 240-314-8203.
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29 TH BRIDGET DONNELL NEWTON YEAR BENEFITING YOUTH PROGRAMS #OUNCILMEMBERS RedGate Golf Course IN THE 8K Road Race, BERYL L. FEINBERG ROCKVILLE Rockville’s Hometown Course COMMUNITY. TOM MOORE 1K Fun Run VIRGINIA D. ONLEY r Summer Camps r Weekday Specials r JULIE PALAKOVICH CARR Advantage Card (includes discounts; valid on & NEW Family City Manager: Barbara B. Matthews several courses in Maryland) Deputy City Manager: Jennifer Kimball Fitness Walk $PNNVOJDBUJPO.HSMarylou Berg 1VCMJD*OGPSNBUJPO4QFDJBMJTUT Saturday, July 19 Noelle Barton, Sean Sedam $POUSJCVUJOH8SJUFS Arlis Dellapa Rockville Town Center (SBQIJDT1SJOUJOH%JW Sylvia Race Start: 8:45 p.m. England, Eric Ferrell, Nikita Jones, Leon Fitness Walk Start: 8:20 p.m. Porter, Betsy Robbins, Lori Russler
FESTIVITIES INCLUDE: Rockville Reports is the official publica- r Race course music and entertainment tion of the Mayor and Council, published at r Pre- and Post-race music by Sons of Pirates City Hall, 111 Maryland Ave., Rockville, MD PRESENTED Rockville 20850-2364. It is delivered to all residents BY: Rotary r Post-race refreshments and beer for runners of Rockville. Phone 240-314-8105. Course managed by Billy Casper Golf. r Random awards and more Any individuals with disabilities who would like to receive the information 14500 Avery Road, Rockville in this publication in another form may contact the Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator at 240-314-8100; TTY rXXXSFEHBUFHPMGDPN www.rockvillemd.gov/twilightrunfest 240-314-8137.
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