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<-- To 370 MD-Rt. 355 Rockville Named ‘Best City July Fourth celebration City Hall Closed on location in King Farm. July Fourth ROAD M for Families’ and ‘Banner City’ CLOSURE P Recycling and Refuse to Shady Grove MattieRoad J. T. Stepanek Park City Tops Livability.com List, ‘Banner’ Event Area be Collected a Day Later ROAD Recognizes City’s Engaged Membership CLOSURE Through Friday of the P Week Rockville recently earned ac- list and makes a second showing CLOSUREROAD colades for its family friendliness on the list of the Best Cities for Choke ROAD City Hall and the follow- and for the city’s efforts to educate Families.” Cherry CLOSURE ing city facilities will be closed Road P and engage its community about For more on the 10 Best Cities for Monday, July 4, in obser- Gaither Road their government. Families, visit www.livability.com. vance of Independence Day: Livability.com ranked Rockville also was once again Lincoln Park, Thomas Farm Piccard Drive Rockville No. 1 on its list of the 10 named a “Banner City” by the I-270 and Twinbrook community best cities for families in the Maryland Municipal League, centers, the Rockville Senior

United States, based on a study by which recognizes the municipality P Gude Drive N Center, Croydon Creek Nature the website that examined as one of the league’s most en- Center, Glenview Mansion and schools, crime rate, health care gaged members. Banner cities and Watch Rock11 F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre. and economy, among other fac- towns are recognized for showcas- www.rockvillemd.gov/youtube The Rockville Swim and tors. The city was recognized for ing municipal government, work- Fitness Center will close at its diversity, walkability and ing to help strengthen their Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park will host the city’s Independence Day 6 p.m. Summer hours for in- number of parks. membership, educating youth celebration for a second consecutive year. dividual swim center facilities Livability gave a nod to about municipal government, tak- can be found at www.rockville Rockville’s high graduation rate, ing part in league programs and md.gov/swimcenter. low family poverty rate and its activities, and ensuring their mu- Rockville’s Independence Day Recycling, yard waste number of colleges and universi- nicipality is heard on issues and and refuse collection will ties. Livability also noted that legislative priorities relevant to Celebration Returns to King Farm be suspended on July 4 and Rockville “consistently ranks MML members. Cap off your July Fourth and offers free, easy access and made one day later. For among the best places to live by Find a list of this year’s desig- holiday weekend with family ample parking (with conve- more information on collec- news outlets, such as Money mag- nated banner cities and towns at and friends as the city’s annual nient exits) within a short walk tion, visit www.rockvillemd. azine. Rockville has appeared www.rockvillemd.gov/ Independence Day celebration of the fireworks viewing areas gov/recycling-refuse or call twice on the Best Places to Live CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1269. returns to Mattie J.T. Stepanek (see map). 240-314-8568. Park in King Farm on Monday, Parking will be available in Parking at city-owned me- July 4. lots bordered by Shady Grove ters will be free. Rappoport Named Acting Police Chief Bring blankets, lawn chairs, Road, Gaither Road, Choke For more information call Community Policing to Remain a Priority Under food and beverages for an eve- Cherry Road and Piccard 240-314-5000. RCPD Veteran’s Leadership ning of live GET THERE Drive, near the music and park. Several Maj. Bob Rappoport, a 28- WHAT: Independence Day Celebration fireworks. The road closures year veteran of the Rockville City WHEN: Monday, July 4, 7-9:30 p.m. begins are planned, In This Issue… Police Department (RCPD), was WHERE: Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park, at 7 p.m. with and will en- appointed acting chief of the de- 1800 Piccard Drive music on two courage visitors Learn what the latest partment, effective June 2, follow- stages by The Nighthawks, The to exit onto main roads such 3 city budget means for ing the retirement of Terrance N. Fugitive Brass Quintet and the as Route 355 and Shady Grove you. Treschuk, who served as chief for Rockville Concert Band, fol- Road. Rockville police will 27 years. Changes are coming lowed by a fabulous 20-min- guide traffic to and from the As he has moved through the to recycling and ute-long fireworks display designated lots before and after 5 ranks of the RCPD, Rappoport’s refuse billing and bag beginning at 9:15 p.m. the event. career has included a variety of recycling. Watch Rock11 The Mattie J.T. Stepanek Find a full schedule, park- responsibilities including com- www.rockvillemd.gov/youtube Peace Gathering will be held ing maps and more informa- There’s a new way mand, at various times, of all 5-8 p.m. at the 26-acre park, tion at www.rockvillemd.gov/ to purchase theater three of the department’s bureaus 6 which is hosting the city’s independenceday, email special tickets online. (Field Services, Special Operations Acting Police Chief Bob Independence Day celebration [email protected] or call and Administrative Services). Rappoport is a 28-year veteran. for the second consecutive year 240-314-8620. A ‘clip-n-keep’ Rappoport intends to continue In choosing a career in law 7 calendar for July/ the department’s legacy of com- enforcement, Rappoport fol- August happenings. munity policing. lowed in the footsteps of his older “Community policing, for our brother, whose 39-year career in Pike Plan Scheduled for Mayor and Council Action Take a walk through officers, is an everyday way of life law enforcement culminated as A finalized “Rockville’s munity centers and indoor 8 Rockville’s history for them,” he said. “It’s not a phil- police chief for the City of Fairfax, Pike Neighborhood Plan” is spaces, parks and open space, with help from your osophical saying. Our Rockville Virginia (2001-2014) and as the scheduled for a decision by building heights, affordable smartphone. city police officers go above and deputy police chief for Amtrak’s the Mayor and Council at their housing, mixed uses and other beyond what a typical officer Mid-Atlantic Region (2014-2015). Monday, Aug. 1 meeting. topics. MAYOR & COUNCIL PRESORTED 111 Maryland Ave. STANDARD would do in a city of this size any- His sister is a financial crimes Mayor and Council meet- Under state law, the Rockville, Maryland U.S. POSTAGE 20850-2364 where else in the country.” analyst for the FBI’s Las Vegas ings held May 23, June 6 and Mayor and Council have un- PAID SUBURBAN, MD. Rappoport holds a bach- Field Office. He has two teenage June 13 generated numerous til Wednesday, Aug. 10 to PERMIT NO. 63 elor’s degree in criminal jus- children. updates and edits to a draft make a final decision on the tice from Lycoming College, in Meet Rappoport, and hear his plan approved in March by the plan. They could amend and Williamsport, Pennsylvania, and thoughts on training the city’s po- city’s Planning Commission. approve the plan, send the is a graduate of the Montgomery lice force and using technology to Parts of the plan reviewed plan back to the Planning County Police Academy and fight crime, in a “Rock 11 Now” included the Rockville Pike Commission for additional ECR WSS the FBI National Academy in report at www.rockvillemd.gov/ cross section, the pedestrian work, reject it or take no ac- LOCAL POSTAL CUSTOMER Quantico, Virginia. youtube. and bicycle environment, com- continued on pg. 2… Metro Track Work to Affect Service to Stations in Rockville Search Launched for SafeTrack Surge Will Limit Changes to ‘Rockville Red Line Service in August Reports’ Design New City Manager Mid-August track Watch Rock11 Readers this month will The Mayor and Council work will have the notice some subtle changes in recently hired The Novak most direct effect www.rockvillemd.gov/youtube the look of “Rockville Reports” Consulting Group to con- on stations serving to better serve our readers. duct a national search for a Rockville as Metro continues its SafeTrack These changes include new city manager. work plan to improve Metrorail safety and re- larger photos and more graph- The Mayor and Council store service reliability. have asked the consultant SafeTrack Surge No. 7 is scheduled to bring ics. Boxes accompanying some articles provide event details, to hold two community continuous single-tracking between the Shady outreach sessions to hear Grove and Twinbrook stations from Aug. 9-18 offer quick glances at useful from residents and busi- for enhanced track maintenance, including rail, information and reference on- The Rockville City Police Department will celebrate National nesses. Those dates will be tie and fastener renewal. During that time, line resources. A redesigned Night Out with Rockville neighborhoods on Aug. 2. publicized through rockville trains will serve Shady Grove and Rockville sta- Mayor and Council page offers reports.com and at www. tions every 18 minutes (vs. regular intervals of easy-to-find information about rockvillemd.gov, as they every six minutes during a typical rush hour). Community and Crime Prevention how to connect and engage are scheduled. All other Red Line stations will have near- with city elected officials. A Craig L. Simoneau normal service. Customers are encouraged to on National Night Out ticker, in red at the bottom of was appointed Rockville’s avoid the Shady Grove and Rockville stations, Block Offer Opportunity to Meet most pages, offers short bursts if possible, and use Twinbrook, White Flint or of information. The newly de- acting city manager in Grosvenor-Strathmore instead. Neighbors, Connect with Police Officers signed calendar offers a more February. He succeeded colorful, visual overview of Barbara B. Matthews, who For the latest about SafeTrack, including Rockville neighbors are upcoming city events in a sin- served as city manager travel alternatives, visit www.wmata.com. invited to celebrate their gle-page format that you can since October 2012. From Aug. 9-18, Ride On will provide a free communities on Tuesday, “clip ‘n’ keep.” The city manager imple- bus shuttle between the Grosvenor and Shady Aug. 2, as the Rockville City The redesigned “Rockville ments the policies and stra- Grove stations, via Interstate 270, every 10 Police Department (RCPD) Reports” print edition com- tegic plans of the Mayor minutes during peak travel times. Additional participates in National plements a new city news and Council, provides pro- buses on Ride On Route 46, which provides Night Out. source: An online version of fessional recommendations service from Grosvenor to Rockville via White National Night Out is “Rockville Reports” at to the Mayor and Council, Flint and Twinbrook, will increase bus frequency a longstanding program rockvillereports.com. The on- and oversees the day-to- to every 10 minutes during peak travel times. sponsored by the National line version will include all day management of city Regular fares will apply. Learn more about en- Association of Town Watch the news of the print edition, operations. Learn more at hanced Ride On service during SafeTrack work that aims to raise aware- www.rockvillemd.gov/city on the Red Line at www.montgomerycounty ness about crime and with embedded video content, manager. md.gov/dot-transit/. drug prevention, gener- links to the city’s website and Work that is not part of the SafeTrack plan ate support for anti-crime regular updates throughout is scheduled to bring single-tracking to the Red programs and strengthen the month. Line between Grosvenor and Shady Grove sta- community spirit and McGruff is a favorite at The print edition will con- Rockville Pike Plan continued from pg. 1… tions during the evening from July 3-7 and late community policing part- National Night Out block tinue to offer a monthly (or night from July 8-11. SafeTrack work means nerships. Neighborhoods parties. bimonthly, in the case of the tion. If no action is taken Metrorail now closes at midnight every night, will host block parties fea- Residents are invited May/June and July/August is- by Aug. 10, the plan is auto- including on weekends. turing cookouts, bounce to turn on outdoor lights sues) roundup of the most im- matically adopted as part of Funding for Metro safety improvements and houses, games and as part of the traditional portant city news in a brighter, the comprehensive master other upgrades to the rail system’s aging infra- giveaways. display of front porch vig- more dynamic format. plan. structure were a priority for federal support McGruff the Crime ils, sending the message to We hope that you’ll join us Monday, Aug. 1 is the identified by the Mayor and Council last spring. Dog will stop by several criminals that neighbor- online at rockvillereports.com last Mayor and Council block parties to spread hoods are fighting back and we hope that you’ll find meeting before summer City’s Water Quality Receives High his anti-crime and anti- against crime. that the changes we’ve made break, and the last opportu- Marks for Safety drug message. The Mayor For more information, here go a long way toward nity to make a decision on Includes Lead Testing Results and Council, RCPD of- visit www.rockvillemd. making the print edition a bet- the plan. Rockville’s drinking water is safe, the city’s ficers and members of gov/nno. To register your ter read and an easier way to Planning staff will in- Department of Public Works said in the Annual the Montgomery County , contact Cpl. find the latest news about your corporate amendments into Drinking Water Quality Report released July 1. State’s Attorney’s Office Ken Matney at 240-314-8922 hometown. We welcome your a revised document that The re- will also visit many of the or kmatney@rockvillemd. feedback at pio@rockvillemd. the Mayor and Council will port details gatherings. gov. gov. consider Monday, July 18. the source, treatment, distribution, safety and quality of Rockville’s drinking wa- ter. Once again in 2015, Rockville’s drinking water met or exceeded all drinking water quality regulations set by the Environmental Watch Rock11 Protection Agency (EPA) and adopted and en- www.rockvillemd.gov/youtube forced by the Maryland Department of the Environment. The city is required to perform stringent ROCKVILLE CITY POLICE OFFICERS HONORED… The 27th Annual Rockville Public Safety Awards were held lead and copper testing every three years. June 8 at Lakewood Country Club. Terrance N. Treschuk (far left), who retired June 1 after 27 years as Chief of Police, Results of these tests have consistently shown received a Lifetime Achievement Award. Officers receiving citations were (L to R) Cpl. Javier Baquero, Officer Daniel lead and copper at levels below where the EPA Morozewicz, Cpl. David Trogolo, Officer Brandon Thomas, Cpl. Phil Lew and Cpl. John Pfaehler. Cpl. Ali Zeighani (not takes regulatory or remedial action. The next pictured) also received a citation. Find highlights of the awards ceremony at www.rockvillemd.gov/youtube. round of such testing will occur in September. Learn more about the source and quality of Rockville’s drinking water by viewing the full Annual Water Quality Report at www.rockville WE’RE NO. 1: Rockville, with 1,379 new residents, was the fastest-growing of Maryland’s 157 incorporated cities from md.gov/annualwaterquality2016. To speak with July 1, 2014-July 1, 2015, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Rockville was followed by Frederick: 1,148; Gaithersburg: someone about the report, call 240-314-8556. #1 645; Annapolis: 634 and Bowie: 433. Baltimore is Maryland’s most populous city (621,849 residents), followed by Freder- ick (69,479), Gaithersburg (67,456), Rockville (66,980) and Bowie (58,025). Learn more at www.rockvillemd.gov/trends.

Page 2 JULY/AUGUST 2016 ROCKVILLE REPORTS (continued from left column…) • Send an email to mayorand Mayor & Council [email protected]. [email protected] Mayor and Council Adopt $126.3 Million Budget • Testify at a hearing or in Property Tax Rate Remains Constant for the Ninth Consecutive Year writing to cityclerk@rockville md.gov or by mail to the Rockville residents will pay moderate-income homeowners City Clerk’s Office, Rockville Mayor Bridget the same property tax rate in SAVINGS BONDS for taxes due on their principal City Hall, 111 Maryland Ave., Donnell Newton Fiscal Year 2017 as they did Refinancing debt, via a general obligations residence. Rockville, MD 20850. 240-314-8291 bnewton@ last year, after the Mayor and bond sale on July 18, is expected to save Based on the adopted FY17 • Volunteer to be on a board rockvillemd.gov Council on May 16 approved a taxpayers about $1.4 million. rates, the average annual resi- or commission at www. budget that keeps the property dential bills for city utilities for rockvillemd.gov/boards tax rate steady for the ninth con- a 2.3 percent, or $2.9 million, a family of four will increase by commissions. (Learn more be- secutive year. increase over the Fiscal Year $112.30, or 8 percent. low.) Find other ways to give Councilmember Rockville’s FY17 operating 2016 budget. The 2017 fiscal year The Capital Improvements your time and talents to your Beryl L. Feinberg budget equals $126.3 million. begins July 1 and ends June 30, Program, the city’s five-year 240-314-8293 community at www.rockville bfeinberg@ Budget highlights include sup- 2017. plan for funding new construc- md.gov/volunteer. rockvillemd.gov port for improvements to city Property tax rates will re- tion and infrastructure mainte- parks and facilities to com- main $0.292 for real property nance, includes $22.1 million in Boards and Commissions ply with the Americans with and $0.805 for personal prop- new funding, combined with Meetings are held at City Disabilities Act, additional sum- erty. Both of these rates are a carryover of $45.6 million to Hall, 111 Maryland Ave., unless Councilmember mer camps at the Twinbrook per $100 of assessed value. support 49 projects. otherwise noted. Please check Virginia D. Onley 240-314-8294 Community Recreation Center The FY17 budget continues the To learn more about the www.rockvillemd.gov/boards vonley@ and enhanced programming city’s supplement to the state city’s FY17 budget, visit www. commissions for the latest on rockvillemd.gov and support services for the of Maryland’s Homeowner’s rockvillemd.gov/budget or call cancellations, rescheduling and city’s senior population. Tax Credit, which provides real the Finance Department at 240- contact information. The FY17 budget represents property tax credits to low- to 314-8400. • July 6 Rockville Bicycle Advisory Committee 7 p.m. Councilmember Julie Palakovich • July 7 Environment Comm. 7 p.m. Carr • July 9 Board of Appeals 9 a.m.* 240-314-8295 County Council • July 13, 27; Aug. 3 Planning jpalakovichcarr@ Comm. 7 p.m.* rockvillemd.gov Passes Bill with Tax Tax Assessment Cycle • July 19 Rockville Seniors Inc. Relief for Seniors Areas within Rockville 1 p.m. Rockville Senior Center, 1150 Carnation Drive. Councilmember Legislation passed in May by the Montgomery County Council • July 21 Historic District Comm. Mark Pierzchala 7:30 p.m.* 240-314-8292 will defer property tax increases mpierzchala@ for county residents 65 and older • July 21 Senior Citizens Comm. rockvillemd.gov who have an annual income less 1 p.m. Rockville Senior Center. than $80,000. • July 26, Aug. 23 Traffic and Under the measure, seniors Transportation Comm. 7:30 p.m. • July 27 Rockville Housing Upcoming Meetings: Mondays; will be able to defer increases Enterprises Board of July 11, 18 and Aug. 1 at 7 p.m. on their principal residence without any interest until they Commissioners 6:30 p.m. 621-A Drop-in sessions are held monthly at Southlawn Lane. 5:30 p.m. in the Mayor and Council of- sell their homes, according to a press release from the council; • July 27 Human Rights Comm. fice.No appointment necessary. 7:30 p.m. Mayor Bridget Donnell Newton is joined $80,000 is the median income for Montgomery County seniors. • July 28 Recreation and Park by councilmembers Beryl L. Feinberg on Advisory Board 7 p.m. Rockville July 11 and Mark Pierzchala on Aug. 1. The deferral affects about half the county’s senior population who Senior Center. pay county property taxes. • Aug. 9 Human Services Advisory Comm. 6:30 p.m. Get Involved with the City The legislation is modeled af- ter programs in Howard County; • Aug. 10 Sign Review Board Stay informed of the busi- Washington, D.C.; Boston; 9 a.m. ness before city leaders and Minneapolis; Boulder County, *Televised on Rockville 11. share your thoughts: Understanding Property Tax Assessments Colorado; and King County, • Follow the action in per- Latest Round of Assessments Was in January Anyone interested in serving Washington. son: Meetings are at 7 p.m. on a board or commission may “As our Council contemplates 2018. Group 1 (in orange) was as- on most Mondays, at City The City of Rockville charges write to the Mayor and Council, the County Executive’s proposal sessed in January 2016 and will Hall, 111 Maryland Ave., or all residents a real property tax c/o City Clerk, City Hall, 111 to raise property taxes, provid- be assessed again in January follow from home on channel that is based on the city’s tax rate Maryland Ave., Rockville, MD ing relief to our seniors who are 2019. 11. Meetings are also available multiplied by the value of the 20850, call 240-314-8280 or fill living on fixed incomes is par- For homeowners, any in- via live streaming, and on de- property. out and submit an expression of ticularly important and timely,” crease to assessed value is mand the day after the meet- For Fiscal Year 2017, under the interest form at www.rockville Council Vice President Roger phased in equally over a three- ing, at www.rockvillemd.gov/ budget passed by the Mayor and md.gov/boardscommissions. Berliner, a lead sponsor of the bill, year period. Any decrease is ful- rock ville11. Council on May 16 (see article on stated in the press release. “This ly factored into the first full levy Vacancies • Stop by a drop-in session: this page), the real property tax rate legislation protects seniors from (tax) year after the assessment. The city is seeking applicants The mayor and one council- will remain at $0.292 per $100 of an increase in property taxes at All property owners in for the following boards and member meet with commu- assessed value. FY17 begins July 1. zero cost and can provide peace the City of Rockville receive commissions: nity members one Monday The State of Maryland of mind for those seniors worried one consolidated tax bill from • Animal Matters Board (1 alt.) each month from 5:30-6:30 Department of Assessments and about having to sell their home to Montgomery County. The city’s • Board of Appeals (2) p.m. Find the drop-in sched- Taxation (SDAT) determines the make ends meet.” fee for recycling and refuse col- • Board of Supervisors of ule at www.rockvillemd.gov/ assessed property value for all Fourteen percent of Rockville’s lection will appear on these Elections (1) mayorcouncil. properties located in the City of 61,209 residents were 65 and old- bills beginning in FY17. (See ar- • Compensation Comm. (2) • Speak at Community Rockville by assessing real prop- er, according to the 2010 Census. ticle about recycling and refuse • Cultural Arts Comm. (1) Forum (up to three min- erty every three years. The legislation goes into effect changes on page 5.) Montgomery • Ethics Commission (1) utes): Community Forum is The City of Rockville contains July 1. County tax bills are mailed in • Financial Advisory Board (1) held during each Mayor and two real property assessment For more information on July. • Historic District Comm. (1 reg.; Council meeting. Priority is areas, as determined by SDAT. Montgomery County Council’s To view tax bills, visit 1 alt.) given to speakers who have Group 3 (in tan in the map above) Bill 10-16, visit http://bit.ly/moco www2.montgomerycountymd. • Human Services Advisory signed up in advance by call- was assessed in January 2015 and taxbill. will be assessed again in January gov/realpropertytax. Comm. (1) ing the City Clerk’s Office at • Human Rights Comm. (3) 240-314-8280 by 4 p.m. on • Landlord Tenant Affairs the day of the meeting and to STAY INFORMED: The Mayor and Council meeting schedule and agendas can be found Comm. (2 reg.; 1 alt.) those who are speaking on an at www.rockvillemd.gov/mayorcouncil. Staff reports with background information are includ- • Planning Commission (4) agenda item. ed with the agendas, which are posted several days before each meeting. Sign up at www. • Senior Citizens Comm. (2) rockvillemd.gov/notifyme to receive an email or text message when a new agenda is posted. 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JULY/AUGUST 2016 ROCKVILLE REPORTS Page 3 Mayor and Council Funds Economic Development, Approves New Programs

Mentoring can be a rewarding experience The Rockville Mayor • Suc- for both teacher and student. and Council approved cessfully on June 20 a three-year com- Mentoring Program Seeks to Connect agreement with Rockville pleting Mentors and Young Students Economic Development REDI’s Rockville’s mentoring program can be as Inc. that outlays $556,770 in first au- worthwhile for the mentors as it is for the funding for the nonprofit dit with young people whose lives those mentors in- organization. very few fluence. This year’s program was a success “We look forward to recom- with 57 children and mentors. continuing to serve the Laurie Boyer menda- The program is searching for high school Mayor and Council, resi- tions, highlighting the students (age 16 and older) and adults to of- dents and business com- fact that they are effi- fer guidance, friendship and encouragement to munity of Rockville as ciently and effectively elementary school students. No special skills the economic develop- utilizing funding to en- are required, just a willingness to devote an ment agency helping busi- hance business develop- hour a week from October to May to work nesses to launch, locate ment and growth in the with a child. Volunteers are screened and in- and expand in the City city. terviewed before the program begins. of Rockville,” said REDI • REDI’s Maryland Mentors receive training before they start Executive Director Laurie Women’s Business and coaching and support along the way. Boyer. Center program be- Student Service Learning credits are available The Mayor and Council came a Small Business to high school students. The program is run also approved funding for Administration- by the city’s Community Services Division in businesses seeking to grow recognized center, pro- partnership with the county school system. or relocate in Rockville. viding support and Learn more about how you can help a Boyer listed some of the assistance to women en- young person. Contact Kate Bouwkamp at organization’s accomplish- trepreneurs and women- 240-314-8317 or kbouwkamp@rockvillemd. ments over the past four owned businesses. gov or visit www.rockvillemd.gov/mentoring. years. • Establishing new events • Publishing REDI’s first- to provide support to Summer Mental Health Counseling ever annual report to eas- local companies, includ- ily provide information to ing the REDI Resource (Top)This statue of Mattie J.T. Stepanek sits at the center Available for Kids the Mayor and Council, Meetup program and Counseling is available this summer for of a peace garden in the King Farm neighborhood park businesses and residents Commercial Broker B2B kids 18 and younger through the Rockville named for the author, poet and peace advocate. about major events and Breakfast. Community Services Division. The counseling (Bottom) Wilma Shelton Bell Park, located in the Lincoln highlights related to Find out more about is for children, youth and families experiencing Park neighborhood, is named for a longtime Rockville Rockville’s business com- REDI at http://rockville mild mental health problems related to their resident and activist. munity. It is available on redi.org. REDI is located at personal, social or family well-being. the REDI website. 51 Monroe St. The Community Services Division is certi- fied as a regional youth services provider and Mayor and Council Want Input offers formal counseling to young people and their families who live in or attend schools lo- Mayor and Council Revisit on Naming Policy cated within Rockville city limits. Referrals are usually made by family mem- Town Center Parking Rockville’s Mayor and ing bridges will go to the bers, school staff or county agencies. On Council are developing a Traffic and Transportation referral, a psychosocial intake assessment is Parking meters, fees and Town Center. The Mayor and comprehensive naming Commission, and completed, a treatment plan formulated with signage were among the topics Council want to consider the and commemoration pol- the Environmental the client and weekly counseling scheduled. of a June 13 Mayor and Council rates charged by the city’s icy and want community Commission will oversee Sessions are held in the Community discussion about parking in parking meters, the hours input. requests for naming storm Services Division office at Rockville City Rockville Town Center. the meters are in effect, the The draft policy out- water management ponds. Hall, 111 Maryland Ave., or in the guidance The discussion was a fol- fines for meter violations and lines procedures for nam- Under the draft policy’s offices of Rockville, Wootton and Richard low-up to a Feb. 25 work ses- the idea of instituting a grace ing public properties, as suggested guidelines, pri- Montgomery high schools. sion, during which the Mayor period before a parking viola- well as recognizing indi- ority is given to names of For a counseling referral or for more in- and Council met with park- tion ticket is issued. viduals or groups that have geographical, historical formation, contact James M. Miller, youth and ing area owner/operators, Merchants have said they played a significant role in or cultural significance. family counselor, at 240-314-8318 or jmiller@ merchants and parking users. would also like the city to Rockville. Recognition can Properties can be named rockvillemd.gov. Participants at that session amend its sign ordinance to be in the form of naming a after individuals or groups said that parking fees and allow larger and more promi- city property, installing a that have made a signifi- expired parking meter fines, nently placed signs indicat- commemorative plaque or cant financial or civic con- as well as customers’ inabil- ing parking areas, something naming an award. tribution to Rockville. Any Watch Rock11 ity to find parking, is putting the Mayor and Council will Under the policy, re- request that commemo- www.rockvillemd.gov/youtube merchants at a disadvantage consider. quests will be reviewed rates an individual who when competing with other Find a parking map, in- by the appropriate advi- has died won’t take place retail districts that offer free formation about parking sory board, which will until at least a year after parking. discounts and more at www. make a recommenda- the person’s death. On June 13, the Mayor rockvilleparking.com. tion to the Mayor and The draft policy is avail- and Council requested an Find more information Council for a final deci- able at http://rockvillemd. estimate of the cost to hire about city parking at www. sion. The Recreation and gov/index.aspx?NID=1934. a consultant to perform a rockvillemd.gov/parking and Parks Advisory Board will Contact Louise Atkins at comprehensive review of under the June 13 meeting take requests for naming 240-314-8106 or email at how to improve directional listing at www.rockvillemd. parks and recreation fa- [email protected] to and parking signage in gov/AgendaCenter. cilities. Requests for nam- share your comments.

New cards available Aug. 1 Kickoff day is Sept. 15 POPULAR ROCKVILLE 11 YOUTUBE VIDEOS FOR JUNE: Rockville Memorial Day Parade 2016, Evolu- tion of a Dancer Mural, Acting Chief of Police, “Rock 11 Now” June, Hometown Holidays 2016 Recap, Rockville Memorial Day Ceremony 2016. Find these and more at www.rockvillemd.gov/youtube. www.rockvillerewards.com

Page 4 JULY/AUGUST 2016 ROCKVILLE REPORTS It Takes a Community to Fight the Bite of Mosquitoes Eliminating Standing Water Where City Launches All-New Biters Can Breed is Key They’re annoying, Watch Rock11 Web Maps and Map Pages their bites are itchy www.rockvillemd.gov/youtube Whether it’s a map of and they can spread Rockville’s neighborhood disease, including the associations, planning ar- Zika virus. Summer means mosquito . eas, recycling and refuse And if you see mosquitoes near your home, it pick-up or simply knowing means they’re likely your neighbors. where the working street Mosquitoes travel up to 300 feet from lights are, you can find it all where they breed. The Maryland Department at one easy-to-use online of Agriculture (MDA) Mosquito Control pro- web address: http://maps. gram recommends a communitywide effort to rockvillemd.gov. reduce mosquito breeding areas. Eliminating As it moves toward standing water in and around your home is more advanced technology, key. Mosquitoes need water to stand for at Watch Rock11 Rockville’s GIS Division has least five days in order to breed, but a con- www.rockvillemd.gov/youtube migrated its diverse port- tainer as small as a bottle cap is all they need. folio of existing web-based Community members are encouraged to share maps to a new application the following tips with neighbors: template. Once a week, empty and scrub, turn over, Benefits of the new maps cover, or throw out items that hold water such include a consistent inter- on the city’s website hosts as flowerpots, watering cans, buckets, plant- face and user experience, a a set of featured web maps ers, toys, pools, birdbaths, old tires, boats, tarps, responsive design that ad- along with entry to a new, and garbage cans and lids. Tightly cover water justs to the assorted screen comprehensive map gal- storage containers (e.g. rain barrels). For con- sizes of phones and tablets, lery and to the GIS Open tainers without lids, use wire mesh with holes smaller than an adult mosquito. Clean gutters LOCAL ARTISTS LENT THEIR TALENTS… The and an integrated search Data site. The map gallery and downspout screens regularly. Position drain Rockville Storm Drain Mural Project, sponsored by the function that can find not is searchable, sortable, and pipes to ensure drainage. Fill in low spots in city and VisArts, is helping to educate the public about only address locations, but includes the full set of city yards, where water pools. Use screens on win- the impact collective actions have on local waterways also map-specific features web maps along with maps dows and doors and repair holes in screens. and the Chesapeake Bay. Artists decorated city storm by their attribute values. from other sources such For more information, including links to re- drains in Twinbrook with original mural designs related In all, more than 24 maps as Montgomery County sources from Montgomery County, MDA and to how storm drains – and what goes into them – were moved to the site and Planning. the Centers for Disease Control, visit www. impact the health of local waterways. A walking tour two new maps created. An Other maps include elec- rockvillemd.gov/mosquito. of the murals begins at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 23 at “About” button on the tool- tion districts and polling the Twinbrook Metro Station. Learn more at www. bar of each map brings up a places, walking tours, and rockvillemd.gov/stormdrainmural. user guide. planning and zoning infor- The expanded resource mation. Recycling and Refuse Changes Affect Public Works Projects Focus on Billing and Plastic Bags, Begin July 1 Protecting Clean Water Refuse Fee to Appear on County Tax Bills; The city’s Department of flow and reduce pollution Plastic Bags No Longer Recycled Public Works is making prog- from a 300-acre drainage area. ress on three projects that will Construction is expected to Residential customers about moving the charge to restore a stream and a storm- begin in September and last of the city’s recycling and the county tax bills at www. water management facility, until spring 2017, weather per- refuse service will find the rockvillemd.gov/refusebill. and enhance a watershed. mitting. Learn more at www. charge for the service on The Dogwood Stream rockvillemd.gov/watkins

In another change, the Courtesy MD SUN. a different bill in July and city will no longer accept Restoration Project is expected pondproject or contact Gabe will no longer be able to plastic bags in city recycling to begin in early July in the Kosarek at gkosarek@ Rockville resident Norman Braveman recycle plastic bags via city carts. This includes plastic north end of Dogwood Park, rockvillemd.gov or was one of 63 homeowners, including 43 recycling carts. bags that are grouped into between Monroe Street and 240-314-8513. within the city, who went solar through the The city’s fee for recy- one bag and placed in the Cabin John Parkway. The proj- The city is preparing bid Rockville Solar Co-op last year. cling and refuse collection cart as well as bags used to ect, which is expected to take solicitations for the Upper will appear on bundle other a year, includes restoring 1,400 Watts Branch Park Forest Montgomery LEARN MORE: materials for linear feet of stream to prevent Preserve Environment New Opportunity to Go Solar County real For FAQs about the refuse recycling. erosion adjacent to private Restoration Project, with a Co-op Will Build on Record Success of 2015 property bills charge on county tax bills, visit Instead, cus- property in Waddington Park. goal of beginning construc- Looking to go solar? Rockville, in partner- www.rockvillemd.gov/refusebill. beginning tomers should It also will stabilize two storm tion this fall in the park be- ship with Montgomery County and the City in July. Formerly, the city look for grocery and retail drain outfalls and protect sew- tween West Gude Drive and of Takoma Park, is offering a new solar co-op billed customers directly stores that have plastic er infrastructure. For more in- Nelson Street. Erosion in opportunity this summer. Based on the same for recycling and refuse col- bag collection bins near formation, contact Jim Woods Watts Branch is degrading the principle as buying in bulk, the group will go lection service. The Mayor their entrances. Find more at [email protected] or quality of the stream’s water, through the process of going solar together by and Council approved the information, including a 240-314-8521. which ultimately flows into working with a local nonprofit MD SUN to se- change, which will impact drop-off locator identifying Improvements to the King the Chesapeake Bay. The proj- lect an installer for rooftop solar panel systems. only residential custom- stores that accept the bags Farm – Watkins Pond storm- ect will include stream resto- Learn more at www.rockvillemd.gov/ ers, in May as part of the for recycling, at http://m. water management facility, at ration, stormwater manage- solarhomes. Fiscal Year 2017 budget. montgomerycountymd. 300 Watkins Overlook, include ment, wetland enhancement, Last year, Rockville’s became the largest Customers will continue to gov/sws/how/plastic-bags. removing sediment, restoring reforestation and protection of solar co-op ever in Maryland, resulting in 63 receive recycling and refuse html. destabilized stream, planting utilities adjacent to the park. signed contracts and ultimately creating a total collection service from the The change was made more than 60 trees and install- Learn more at www.rockville installed system size of 442 kilowatts – large city’s Department of Public due to costly damage that ing devices to limit beaver-re- md.gov/upperwatts or contact enough to generate an estimated 11.7 million Works. the bags are causing to the lated flooding. Sediment John Hollida at jhollida@ kilowatt-hours of clean energy over the next Learn more about the processing and sorting buildup has reduced the rockvillemd.gov or 240-314- 20 years. budget on page 3 and more equipment. pond’s ability to slow water 8526. Learn more about the co-op’s success at www.mdsun.org/2016/06/02/solar-booms-in- rockville-as-new-montgomery-county-co-op- FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: @rockville411, @rockville11 and @alertrockville and @RockvilleRec. forms. Read about one resident’s experience LIKE US ON FACEBOOK: City of Rockville Facebook pages include City of Rockville; Rockville City Police Depart- at https://mygreenmontgomery.org/2016/ ment; Fitzgerald Theatre of Rockville, Maryland; Croydon Creek Nature Center; City of Rockville Sports Leagues and solar-right-one-resident-examines-options. City of Rockville Farmers Market.

JULY/AUGUST 2016 ROCKVILLE REPORTS Page 5 Glenview Gallery to Exhibit Quilts, Sculpture and Paintings July 10-29 • Opening reception: 1:30- 3:30 p.m., Sunday, July 5. • Lois Smith & Friends — art quilts. • Late Bloomers — oil pastel F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre Premieres paintings, “Come Bloom Improved Ticket Purchasing System with Us.” ShoWare, the F. Scott and July: Aug. 7-26 Fitzgerald Theatre’s new on- “Do Not Disturb,” pre- • Opening reception: 1:30- line ticketing system, will go sented by the Forgotten 3:30 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 7. live July 1. Opera Company (the • Marilyn Simon — sculp- Sun Burst, by C. Good. Patrons will experience Victorian Lyric Opera ture and mixed media, better graphics and find it Company’s alter ego for pro- “Playful All the Way to Harmonic Introductions, easier to buy tickets to print ducing contemporary works), Through.” a vocal ensemble dedicated to at home. 8 p.m., Wednesday, June 29. • Deanne Cellarosi — oil the art of overtone singing. Users will also be able to “Rent,” by Rockville painting, “The Horse in Glenview Gallery is locat- view their purchasing histo- Musical Theatre, will hold Sport and Landscape.” ed at the mansion in Rockville ry, check out an interactive eight performances from July • Carla Steckley — photogra- Civic Center, 603 Edmonston seating map and donate to 8-24. phy, “Reverence for Trees.” Drive, and is open from the F. Scott Fitzgerald Rockville Civic Ballet will 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday, Theatre. hold its yet-to-be-announced Sunday Afternoon Wednesday and Friday, and The theater will be closed summer production at 7:30 Concerts from 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Tuesday for events and performances p.m., Saturday, July 30, and 2 and Thursday. Concerts will be held at in August and early p.m., Sunday, July 31. Tickets The exhibitions and con- 2 p.m. in the Glenview September while it under- are $17 for adults, $13 for chil- certs are free and open to the Mansion Conservatory. goes several renovation dren 12 years old or younger, public. Visit www.rockville On Sunday, July 10 en- projects: and $13 for seniors 60 or older. md.gov/glenviewgallery for joy Unstrung. Unstrung • Behind the theater, a new Subscription packages for more information. surface lot will significant- 2016-2017 are available for the has performed around the ly expand accessible park- following shows: “Rent,” July Washington metropolitan ing options. 8-24; “Jake’s Women,” Sept. region for over 15 years, vary- • The social hall will be up- 23-Oct. 2; “Shrek, the ing in instrumentation from a dated to provide enhanced Musical,” Oct. 28-Nov. 13; duo to a quintet. The group’s space for meetings and “The Miracle Worker,” Feb. unique approach to jazz events, as well as a new en- 3-12; “Book of Days,” May centers on the violin as lead tryway for those using the 5-14. instrument. Harmonic Introductions. rear parking lots. Subscribers save when On Sunday, Aug. 7, listen • The theater’s house will they buy two, three or all five undergo roof reinforce- shows. Benefits include the ment, allowing more flexi- same seat and a great view all Bike Rockville This Summer with RBAC bility for advanced lighting season, savings over single and sound technology. tickets and complimentary Neighborhood Rides are Held Every Tuesday The box office will be exchanges. Packages start at Rockville was recent- Sunday, July 10 (meet at open throughout construc- $32. ly reaffirmed a “Bicycle Thomas Farm Community tion, 2-7 p.m., Tuesday-Friday. Call 240-314-8690 or visit Friendly Community” at the Center, 700 Fallsgrove Visit www.rockvillemd. www.rockvillemd.gov/ bronze level by the League Drive) and Sunday, Aug. 14 gov/theatre to buy tickets theatretix for pricing, order of American Bicyclists. The (meet at Thomas S. Wootton and for more information, or forms and more information. Rockville Bicycle Advisory High School, 2100 Wootton call the box office at Please note that the Committee (RBAC) meets Parkway). Ride the Carl 240-314-8690. Cultural Arts Commission monthly, represents a broad Henn Millennium Trail, a The theater has two pro- has no meetings in August range of bicycling interests shared-use path that makes ductions scheduled for June and July. and hosts free bicycle rides a 10.6-mile loop around throughout the summer. Rockville. Rain at the start Learn more at www.rock- cancels the ride; wet pave- ROCKVILLE villemd.gov/rbac and join ment does not. SUMMER PROGRAMS RBAC on these FREE, fami- Kidical Mass Family ly-friendly rides: Rides at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Tuesday Evening Bike July 16 (meet at the Rockville Rides at 6:30 p.m. on July Swim and Fitness Center, 355 5, 12, 19 and 26 (meet at Martins Lane); and Saturday, Best Western, 1251 W. Aug. 20 (meet in front of the Watch Rock11 Montgomery Ave.) and Aug. King Farm Village Center www.rockvillemd.gov/youtube 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 (meet at Safeway, at 403 Redland Rockville Civic Center Park, Blvd.). Ride shared-use 603 Edmonston Drive). paths, bike lanes and low- Still looking for something for These casual neighborhood traffic residential streets. The your kids to do this summer? rides will be 60-90 minutes ride will be at the pace of the Limited spaces remain in the following programs, so register today! long, on paved, shared-use • More than 60 camps slowest rider. • Summer Playgrounds, a supervised, drop-in program paths, some sidewalks and For more information • Teens on the Go day trips for teens streets with traffic. about bicycling in Rockville, www.rockvillemd.gov/guide Ride Rockville’s Bicycle visit www.rockvillemd.gov/ Beltway at 10 a.m. on bicycling.

Connect with us on Social Media. ROCKVILLE CITY POLICE DEPT. SUMMER CRIME PREVENTION TIPS: • Don’t advertise vacation plans. Have a trusted neighbor, friend or relative check on your home while you are away. Stop mail and paper deliver- ies. Set timers on lights in rooms that are normally used. • Always lock bicycles to a stationary object, a hardened steel u-shaped lock is preferable. • When working in the yard, make sure front, rear and garage doors are locked.

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July FARMERS MARKET 9 a.m.-1 pm. E. Jefferson & Monroe St.

DROP-IN PICKLE 3 4 5 7-9 p.m. TFCC 6 7 8 9 BY ROCKVILLE MUSICAL BY ROCKVILLE MUSICAL THEATRE. SEE PAGE 6. FSF THEATRE. SEE PAGE 6. FSF

RBAC EVENING BIKE RIDES FARMERS MARKET INDEPENDENCE DAY FREE 6:30-8 p.m. POLLIWOG ADVENTURES: CELEBRATION! NATURE SENSES 9 a.m.-1 pm. Meet at Best Western, E. Jefferson & Monroe St. FREE. SEE PAGE 1. 1252 W. Montgomery Ave. 10-11 a.m. CC

MAYOR AND HISTORY ALIVE: DROP-IN PICKLE COUNCIL MEETING DR. SALLY RIDE BALL 7-9 p.m. TFCC 10 11 1-2:30 p.m. SR 12 13 14 15 16 ART GALLERY OPENING 7 p.m. & SUNDAY CONCERT. READING ROCKS. Start of BY ROCKVILLE MUSICAL BY ROCKVILLE MUSICAL FREE. SEE PAGE 6. 5-day program for ages THEATRE. SEE PAGE 6. FSF THEATRE. SEE PAGE 6. FSF 1:30-3:30 p.m. GM 6-10. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. TFCC RBAC EVENING BIKE RIDES TINY OLYMPIANS. Start of FREE 6:30-8 p.m. POLLIWOG ADVENTURES: FARMERS MARKET LIFEGUARD TRAINING. 5-day camp for ages 3-5. Meet at Best Western, LIFE UNDER A LOG 9 a.m.-1 pm. 6-10 p.m. RSFC 9-11 a.m. LPCC 1252 W. Montgomery Ave. 10-11 a.m. CC E. Jefferson & Monroe St.

NEXT TO LAST DROP-IN PICKLE YOGA IN THE PARK MAYOR AND COUNCIL BALL 7-9 p.m. TFCC FREE. 9 a.m. Isreal 17 MEETING BEFORE 18 19 20 21 22 Park, 357 Frederick Ave.23 AUG. RECESS 7 p.m. BY ROCKVILLE MUSICAL CELEBRATE HONEYBEES BY ROCKVILLE MUSICAL 1:30-3 p.m. CC THEATRE. SEE PAGE 6. FSF THEATRE. SEE PAGE 6. FSF RENT. SEE PAGE 6. FSF RBAC EVENING BIKE RIDES FARMERS MARKET & FREE 6:30-8 pm. POLLIWOG ADVENTURES: SUMMER EXPO TINY OLYMPIANS. Start SALUTE TO NONPROFITS of 5-day camp for ages Meet at Best Western, FEATHERS AND FUR Noon-4 p.m. GM 9 a.m.-1 pm. E. Jefferson 3-5. 9-11 a.m. LPCC 1252 W. Montgomery Ave. 10-11 a.m. CC & Monroe St. CRAB FEAST & DROP-IN PICKLE ROCKVILLE CIVIC KARAOKE NIGHT BALL 7-9 p.m. TFCC BALLET SUMMER 24 25 5-7:30 p.m. SR 26 27 28 29 PRODUCTION 30 7:30 p.m. FSF BY ROCKVILLE MUSICAL THEATRE. SEE PAGE 6. FSF RBAC EVENING BIKE RIDES FREE 6:30-8 p.m. FARMERS MARKET Meet at Best Western, 9 a.m.-1 pm. 1252 W. Montgomery Ave. E. Jefferson & Monroe St.

ROCKVILLE CIVIC LAST MAYOR AND NATIONAL NIGHT OUT. DROP-IN PICKLE BALLET SUMMER COUNCIL MEETING SEE PAGE 2 BALL 7-9 P.M. TFCC PRODUCTION 31 UNTIL SEPT. 12 1 FOR DETAILS. 2 3 4 5 6 2 p.m. FSF 7 p.m.

MOVIES IN THE PARKS RBAC EVENING BIKE RIDES 8 p.m. ‘Inside Out,’ POLLIWOG ADVENTURES: FARMERS MARKET FREE 6:30-8 p.m. Montrose Park, SNAKES AND TURTLES 9 a.m.-1 pm. Meet at GM 451 Congressional Ln. 10-11 a.m. CC E. Jefferson & Monroe St.

TINY TOTS DROP-INDROP-IN PICKLEPICKLE FALL REC GUIDE DINOSAUR PARTY BALLBALL 7-97-9 P.M.p.m. TFCC REGISTRATION 7 8 10 a.m.-noon TFCC 9 10 BEGINS! Register at 11 12 13 rockenroll.rockvillemd.govRegistration begins today. Register at rockenroll. ART GALLERY OPENING rockvillemd. & SUNDAY CONCERT. RBAC EVENING BIKE RIDES POLLIWOG ADVENTURES:gov. FARMERS MARKET FREE. SEE PAGE 6. FREE 6:30-8 p.m. MOVIES IN THE PARKS SUPER SEEDS 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 1:30-3:30 p.m. GM Meet at GM 8 p.m. ‘Finding Nemo’ GM 10-11 a.m. CC E. Jefferson & Monroe St. LAST HURRAH. DROP-IN PICKLE BACK-TO-SCHOOL SATURDAY STORY Start of 10-day BALL 7-9 P.M. TFCC JAM 6-8:30 p.m. LPCC 14 ‘end of summer’ camp15 16 17 18 19 AND HIKE 20 CC for ages 5-12. Ages 2-5. 10-11 a.m. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. TCRC

MOVIES IN THE PARKS RBAC EVENING BIKE RIDES 8 p.m. ‘The Sandlot,’ POLLIWOG ADVENTURES: FARMERS MARKET CREEK CRAWL FREE 6:30-8 p.m. Woodley Gardens Park, BUTTERFLIES AND BUGS 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 2-3:30 p.m. CC Meet at GM 900 Nelson St. 10-11 a.m. CC E. Jefferson & Monroe St. DROP-IN PICKLE 21 22 23 BALL 7-9 P.M. TFCC 24 25 26 27

RBAC EVENING BIKE RIDES MOVIES IN THE PARKS GAMES 2 GO FARMERS MARKET FREE 6:30-8 p.m. 8 p.m. ‘Up,’ Fallsgrove FREE. 5:30-7 p.m. Isreal 9 a.m.-1 pm. E. Jefferson & Monroe St. Meet at GM Park, 700 Fallsgrove Dr. Park, 357 Frederick Ave. FACILITIES LEGEND: DROP-IN PICKLE BALL 7-9 p.m. TFCC CC Croydon Creek Nature Ctr., 852 Avery Rd., 240-314-8770. 28 30 31 GM Glenview Mansion Art Gallery, 603 Edmonston Dr., 240-314-8660. 29 FSF F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 603 Edmonston Dr., 240314-8690. LPCC Lincoln Park Community Ctr., 357 Frederick Ave., 240-314-8780. TOTALLY TEENS CH Rockville City Hall, 111 Maryland Ave., 240-314-5000. Grades 6-10 afterschool August program begins. RBAC EVENING BIKE RIDES SR Rockville Senior Ctr., 1150 Carnation Dr., 240-314-8800. FREE 6:30-8 p.m. 3:15-6:30 p.m. TFCC RSFC Rockville Swim and Fitness Ctr., 355 Martins Lane, 240-314-8750. Meet at GM TFCC Thomas Farm Community Ctr., 700 Fallsgrove Dr., 240-314-8840. FOR MORE INFO. AND MOST UP-TO-DATE EVENT LISTING: WWW.ROCKVILLEMD.GOV/CALENDAR TCRC Twinbrook Comm. Rec. Ctr., 12920 Twinbrook Pkwy., 240-314-8830.

JULY/AUGUST 2016 ROCKVILLE REPORTS Page 7 Sign Up for League Sports Fall Registration is Open Rockville’s youth sports leagues are open for Historic Walking Tours Made Easier with Smartphone Technology registration, this year with a new early bird rate. Register by Thursday, Aug. 25 and save $10. Enjoying Rockville’s two The deadline to register for soccer and cross historic downtown walking country is Thursday, Sept. 1. tours just became as easy as The registration deadline for the 12 and un- using your smartphone. der tennis tournament is Friday, Aug. 12, with “Story maps” for the the tournament set to take place on Saturday, Lost Rockville and African- Aug. 27; for the 10 and under tennis tourna- American Heritage walking ment, Friday, Aug. 19. The tournament is set to tours have been developed take place Saturday, Sept. 3 and can be followed on any Adult league registration is also open for internet- and GPS-enabled men’s softball, men’s basketball, co-rec reverse phone or tablet. Until now, softball, women’s volleyball, co-rec volleyball history buffs wanting to fol- and co-rec soccer 7s. New to men’s softball this fall is a 50-and-over league on Thursday CHECK OUT THE MAPS evenings. • www.rockvillemd.gov/ Team registration is accepted on a first- HistoricRockvilleTour come, first-served basis until the league is closed. • www.rockvillemd.gov/ Register at any Rockville facility. For details AfricanAmericanHistoryTour and to register online, visit www.rockvillemd. gov/recreation/sports, email sports@rockville. low the walks had to visit gov, or call 240-314-8620. City Hall or the offices of This year marks the 41st annual 10K/5K race, Peerless Rockville for bro- set to take place on Sunday, Nov. 6, in King Farm chures that include a map Village Center. For more information and to and tour stop descriptions. register, visit www.rockville10k5k.com. Now, they can visit the Don’t forget to like the City of Rockville website for each walk (see Sports Leagues Facebook page at www. the accompanying box for facebook.com/Rockville.Sports.Leagues. links), or scan a QR code on plaques at each historic site. also click on a “media” tab maps online from any per- with St. Mary’s Church. Sign Up for Summer Camp Season QR codes can be scanned to see accompanying vintage sonal computer. The African-American Don’t forget, now that school’s out for sum- with a smartphone. photos or click through to The Lost Rockville walk- Heritage walking tour runs mer, that Rockville’s summer camps are open – Walkers viewing each read about each site in more ing tour was created in 2001 2 miles and includes 18 loca- and limited spaces remain! location on their tablet or detail. by the Rockville Historic tions. It was established in Camps are open to city residents and non- smartphone can see a list Those who want to tour District Commission, and 2012 by the Department of residents age 3-16 with single and multi-week of each historic location, a from the comfort of their includes 15 sites along its Community Planning and options. The camp season runs June 21-Aug. 24. map of the route, and can home can also view the story 3-mile path, beginning Development Services. Three two-week sessions will run from June 27-Aug. 5 at the following camps: • Way Off Broadway at the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre (ages 8-12). Citywide Meetings Are Over, But • Field Trip Camps based at Lakewood Elementary School: Campventures (ages 7-9) Work Continues on Rockville 2040 and Quest (ages 10-12). The fourth open session of for each area, for participants Specialty camps are also taking registrations: Rockville 2040, held June 14 to review and comment on • UK Elite Soccer at Welsh Park (ages 5-7 or at VisArts, capped an intense during the fourth meeting. 8-12). public engagement process Staff also encouraged attend- • 10 and Under Tennis (ages 7-10) at King that included a kickoff meet- ees to draw their vision for Farm Park. ing, 35 listening sessions and Rockville’s future on table- • Funfit Summer Adventure at Thomas three citywide forums. sized maps — one for the en- Farm Community Center (ages 3-5). The meetings, part of the tire city, one for Montgomery • Dei Lab — Lego Invention Camp (ages ongoing process to update College in relation to Town 5-7 and 8-11) at Thomas Farm Community the city’s comprehensive Center, one for Town Center Center. master plan, attracted more as it connects to the Rockville ROCKVILLE SENIORS, INC. (RSI) CONTINUES • Abrakadoodle (ages 6-12) at Rockville than 100 citizens who joined Metro station and the city’s ITS SUPPORT FOR THE ROCKVILLE SENIOR Senior Center. city officials and staff to think east side, and one for the CENTER… RSI presented a check for $20,000 to the Spaces are still available in extended-day about Rockville’s future. Veirs Mill corridor. City of Rockville to support the Rockville Senior Center camps, including Summer Blast (ages 5-11), Early Participants worked in Though the meetings during the annual Senior Center volunteer appreciation Risers (before care) and Home Stretch (after groups, generating more have ended, the work has and RSI board elections on June 21. RSI is an 11-member care) at College Gardens and Lakewood el- than 500 ideas on master not. Staff will present a re- nonprofit created by the Mayor and Council to ensure ementary schools, and Twinbrook Community plan elements, including land port on the sessions to the that the quality of life of all Rockville senior citizens is Recreation Center. use, housing, community fa- Planning Commission in improved through a properly supported senior center. Additional camps at Rockville’s community cilities, environment, water July. For more, visit www. RSI recruits volunteers to run the gift and thrift shop, centers are also still taking registration: resources, historical preserva- rockvillemd.gov/rock- book sales and bazaars, and weekly bingo. Proceeds from • Dramatic Kids (ages 7-10) from Aug. 1-5, at tion, economic development ville2040 or sign up for these fundraisers, and from donations, support center Thomas Farm Community Center. and transportation. Based on notifications by emailing needs such as supplies, furniture and equipment. Learn • Reading Rocks! (ages 6-10) from July 11- attendees’ input, staff crafted masterplan@rockvillemd. more at www.rockvillemd.gov/rsi. 15 or 18-22 at Thomas Farm Community eight to 10 policy statements gov. Center. • Don’t Forget About August (ages 5-13), Acting City Manager: Craig L. Simoneau from Aug. 8-12 and/or 15-19 at Lincoln Park Deputy City Manager: Jennifer Kimball Mayor Director of Communication: Marylou Berg Community Center. BRIDGET DONNELL NEWTON Public Information Specialists: Cliff Cumber, Sean Sedam • Last Hurrah (ages 5-12), from Aug. 15- Councilmembers Graphics and Printing: Sylvia England, Eric Ferrell, Nikita Jones, Leon Porter, Betsy Robbins, Lori Russler 19 and 22-26, at Twinbrook Community BERYL L. FEINBERG Rockville 11: Hagop Balekjian, Kathy Dantzler, Willie James Inman, Jacob McLernon, Tony Plaia VIRGINIA D. ONLEY Recreation Center. JULIE PALAKOVICH CARR Rockville Reports is the official publication of the City of Rockville, published at City Hall, 111 Maryland Ave., Rockville, MD 20850. It is delivered to all homes within Rockville’s city limits. Any individuals with disabilities who would like to • Dance Moves! (ages 6-10) from July 25-29, MARK PIERZCHALA receive the information in this publication in another form may contact the Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator at Thomas Farm Community Center. at 240-314-8100; TTY 240-314-8137. Have an idea for Rockville Reports? Call 240-314-8105 or email [email protected]. Register through rockenroll.rockvillemd. gov or at City Hall or any recreation facility. Learn more at www.rockvillemd.gov/camps or BACK IN THE DAY: From the August 1964 “City of Rockville Newsletter,” we learned that Miss Maryland, Donna email [email protected] (messages will Marie McCauley — a Rockville resident of First Street — was given the key to the city by Mayor Frank A. Ecker. Mc- be returned by the next business day) or call Cauley was set to compete in the Miss America contest to be held in Atlantic City. The key was “a key emblem with 240-314-8620. the City Seal,” the newsletter stated.

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