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Pool Season Has Arrived!
Kentlands Pool Opens Saturday, May 28
By Andrea Escher
The countdown has now begun till the official
start of the summer season and that means the
official first day the pool opens in Kentlands. So
mark your calendars and get the bathing suits
ready for Saturday, May 28. The pool will be
open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. through
Labor Day.
In preparation of the pool opening, all residents
are reminded to update their Kentlands facilities
passes prior to pool opening on Saturday May
28. Passes will not be updated on Memorial
Day. If you cannot update your pass during the
regular and/or extended hours listed on page 19,
you may drop your pass off at the Kentlands
Clubhouse and it will be updated the next business day. You may be denied access to the pool
or Clubhouse amenities if you do not have your
Facilities Pass with you.
Please do not discard your old passes; bring
them (spouse, children) to the Kentlands ClubThis Kentlands gal got her floaties and goggles
ready to cool at the pool this summer.
The Kentlands Clubhouse Snack Bar will be
open from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on weekends
only beginning May 28 through June 11 and then
daily beginning Thursday, June 16. Be sure to
stop by and see all the new items available this
summer!
The swim team will be busy practicing during the morning and evening hours, and will
be hosting several home swim meets during
scheduled Wednesday evenings and Saturday
mornings. Be sure to come out and cheer on
the Kingfish as they plan to celebrate another
successful swim season.
The pool is sure to be a happening place this
summer with special activities and events, swim
meets and more. So be sure to keep reading
the Kentlands Town Crier and Kentlands Express
e-mail blasts each month for all the details and
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Kentlands GO GREEN Group Wins City Environmental Award
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By Britta Monaco
As part of Gaithersburg Green Week, the City of Gaithersburg presented Environmental Awards to individuals
and organizations demonstrating outstanding environmental stewardship in the Gaithersburg community,
with the goal of inspiring others to pursue similar efforts. The awards were presented by Mayor Sidney Katz and
members of the City Council at a ceremony held Monday, May 2, 2011, at City Hall.
The Environmental Affairs Committee selected fourteen award winners, including businesses, nonprofit and
faith-based organizations, schools and youth organizations. Collectively, the winners are helping our community grow a local green economy, improve their business models by incorporating sustainability, work within
neighborhoods to go green, and help to inspire a new
green generation. Kentlands Clubhouse
485 Tschiffely Square Road
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Date Announced
for 18th Annual
Kentlands/Lakelands
5K Race
By Andrea Escher
On your mark, get
set... the Kentlands/
Lakelands 5K
returns
September 3.
The RSV Pools lifeguard team will return to
watch over the pool this summer, and we remind all residents to carefully review the posted
pool rules and regulations on the deck. RSV will
be providing swimming lessons to children this
summer. Be sure to stop by the Kentlands Clubhouse to pick up your registration form.
Photo Courtesy: City of Gaithersburg
Photo Courtesy: Bob London
house to have them updated with a 2011 sticker.
Please make sure that your KCA assessment
payments are up-to-date; passes will not be issued to delinquent Titleholders or households.
Should you have any questions concerning your
Facilities Pass, please contact Anita Parks, Activities Director at 301-948-4290.
Foundation Chairman John Schlichting,
Karen Palman, Carrie Dietz and Alex
Stavitsky-Zeineddin receive an
environmental award from the city of
Gaithersburg presented by
Mayor Sidney Katz (right). The award
marks the third consecutive year the
Foundation’s GO GREEN Group was
recognized for its
environmental practices.
Over the past year, the GO GREEN group has been
sharing concerns about exposure and health and urging changes to the current practice of using synthetic herbicides in their community’s common
spaces. In addition, the GO GREEN Group served as an incubator for the Kentlands Community Garden, which had a successful first growing season in 2010. During Gaithersburg Green
Week they have partnered with the Environmental Affairs Committee to co-host a free
screening of the documentary film, A Chemical Reaction, which details the harmful effects of
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Photo Courtesy: Kathy McKee
Mark your calendars and get your running
shoes ready, the Town Crier has learned
the favorite community 5K run/walk race
will be hitting the streets of Kentlands and
Lakelands on Saturday, September 3, 2011.
Last year’s race was bigger than ever and
this year’s race is expected to have even
more residents participating. Be sure to
watch the Crier and the Kentlands Community Foundation’s website (www.kentlands.
org) for registration details beginning next
month. As in the past, there will be a cap
on the number of registrants, so be sure to
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Inside...
Kentlands Downtown. . . . . . . . . . . page 3
Clubhouse News.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 4
Calendar of Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . page 5
Historical Trust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 6
Manager’s Corner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 7
Treasurer’s Report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 7
School Scoop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 8
Main Street Music Festival. . . . . . . page 10
Garden Club News . . . . . . . . . . . . page 10
Breakfast with the Bunny. . . . . . . . page 12
Foundation Update. . . . . . . . . . . . . page 15
Kentlands Kingfish News. . . . . . . . . page 18
Memorial Day BBQ. . . . . . . . . . . . page 19
Real Estate Listings. . . . . . . . . . . . . page 20
City News & Events. . . . . . . . . . . . page 21
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The program is tailored to each student’s individual needs based on the results of a diagnostic
placement evaluation. Students receive individualized attention through the program’s three-toone student-to-teacher ratio.
were unsure exactly where the best location
would be. After participating in a few events in
the Kentlands for Oktoberfest and Halloween
Rocks, we knew the Kentlands is where we
wanted to be.”
E.nopi Gaithersburg, a learning center for children ages 3 to 12, opened in the Kentlands at
248 Main street on May 5. A grand opening
was held on Saturday, May 14.
“Whether the child is ahead or behind in school,
we make sure every student has a strong
foundation to master each new concept introduced,” Fitzpatrick said. “Children love coming
to E.nopi because it’s a fun way for them to
learn at their own pace. E.nopi is a non-pressure
program, and children work better in this kind of
environment.”
E.nopi Gaithersburg is open six days a week.
Tuition is on a month-to-month basis with no
contracts. In celebration of its grand opening,
the center is offering $100 off the first month’s
tuition for new students. For more information and hours of operation, visit www.enopimathreading.com and click on the Gaithersburg link, or find them on Facebook at www.
facebook.com/enopi.northbethesda.
The supplemental education program originated in Korea about 30 years ago and today has
more than 2.5 million children enrolled worldwide. The term “E.nopi” means “eye level” in
Korean. The philosophy behind the E.nopi program is to bring the instructional material to the
child’s eye level.
About two years ago upon the advice from her
uncle, an E.nopi owner in New York, Fitzpatrick
and her husband opened their first E.nopi center in North Bethesda. The pair made significant
personal sacrifices to bring E.nopi to Maryland,
investing nearly all of their resources to launch
the business.
“The E.nopi learning center is a stimulating environment for children that
makes learning fun,” said
Susie Fitzpatrick, owner
and director of E.nopi
Gaithersburg. “We focus on boosting self-confidence and independence with our program.”
“We sold both of our cars,
lived with my mom for
about two years, and invested everything we had
into opening the first E.nopi
in North Bethesda on Nicholson Lane,” Fitzpatrick said. “It was either buy
a home or start a business. We chose the latter
because ironically we always talked about getting a master’s degree in education.”
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E.nopi Opens on Main Street
Melissa Dahne
Lessons are offered for math and English, and
the curriculum is aligned with the Educational
Standards of the State of Maryland. Students
attend the center once a week for one hour
per subject. The center provides workbooks
for both subjects, and hands-on materials are
used in the math curriculum to teach children
critical thinking skills.
“E.nopi math is unique because we offer critical
thinking,” Fitzpatrick said. “This portion enhances the student’s ability to think logically, analytically, and reasonably with patterns, shapes,
and problem solving.”
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Kentlands Downtown Partnership
Elects Joe Pritchard as President
KDP launches map project, Arts &
Entertainment plan, and City Election Debates
By Paula Ross
After exceptional growth and leadership in
its first official year of operation, Kentlands
Downtown Partnership (KDP), a merchants
association created by local Kentlands Downtown merchants and neighbors, is celebrating
the results of special elections that fill its Board
of Officers.
Paula Ross, owner of Andy’s Parties/Great Kids
Village, and the driving force behind the formation and growth of KDP, is excited about the
newly-elected Board members. With these
special elections, Ross has stepped back from
President to Vice President. Joe Pritchard, owner of Pritchard Music Academy, was elected
President. Ann Derryberry, owner of Chyten
Educational Services, will fill the Secretary position. Will Corbin, owner of Corbin Creative
Databases LLC, and Joe Allen, Lakelands resident, will remain in their positions as Treasurer
and Member-at-Large, respectively.
“The most incredible experience of all of this
is the fact that we are enhancing the education of our future in the children that come
to E.nopi. That experience is priceless, and it
puts a smile on our faces every single day,”
Fitzpatrick said.
E.nopi joins several other family-friendly businesses in the Kentlands. “The Kentlands is a very
family-oriented community, and we feel it’s the
perfect fit,” Fitzpatrick said. “We always wanted to open a location in Gaithersburg, but we
Ross comments, “This is an amazing group of
business owners who will take KDP forward
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with energy and great ideas to reach our goals.
Joe Pritchard is very passionate about making
Kentlands Downtown a thriving area for business and consumers. He and I have been talking about the potential change-up for a while,
as my time has become increasingly stretched
with my own business and family. This is a
good move for the organization and for me.”
“I am excited about the KDP’s current position
in the community, and I am looking forward to
increasing our downtown’s profile through an
increased marketing effort. I’m thankful for the
support of Paula, our Board of Officers and
our members,” says Pritchard.
Upcoming KDP events include a booth at
Kentlands Day on May 7 to promote member businesses and a fundraising day and networking event at Star Diner on May 11. Current initiatives include the publication of a
community map, exploration of an Arts & Entertainment District designation, and plans to
host City Election forums and information sessions later this year. KDP will also support the
Main Street Music Festival this summer on the
Main Street green.
KDP’s mission is to serve the unique needs of
the Kentlands Downtown business community
and surrounding neighborhoods by creating a
more vibrant and thriving Downtown. Members share a vision of KDP as the go-to organization for Kentlands Downtown businesses,
providing support and opportunities for our
business members to grow, learn from one another, and reach new customers.
For additional information about the KDP,
please email Joe Pritchard, Paula Ross or any
member of the KDP Board.
Contact information and additional information about KDP and the Kentlands Downtown
Commercial District can be found at www.
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Town Crier
Editor and Advertising Manager
Andrea Escher
301.519.1678
[email protected]
KENTLANDS CITIZENS
ASSEMBLY
President
Rachael Henderson Hammoudeh
[email protected]
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
[email protected]
Chair
Alex Kleinman
Vice Chair
Paul Zeineddin
Secretary
Sigrid McCutcheon
Treasurer
Robert Randolph
Trustee
Joyce Whitman
Writers & Contributors
Melissa Dahne
Gina Dropik
Kate Myers
Staff Photographer
Kathy McKee
EDITORIAL POLICY:
The Kentlands Town Crier is the primary regularly published means of communicating information of interest to Kentlands citizens. It
is published by the Board of Trustees, which is
responsible for the form, content, and policies
of the newspaper. The newspaper addresses
items of legitimate interest to the Kentlands
Citizens Assembly. It does not espouse any
political belief or endorse any product or service. Articles submitted for publication must
be signed and may not be libelous. Letters
may be published as space permits. Articles
and letters may be edited for length and content. The deadline for submitting articles will
be the last day of the month. Articles may
be either dropped at the Clubhouse, faxed to
301.948.9730, or mailed to:
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News -n- Events
By Anita Parks, Activities Director
Community Yard Sale
added to the guest list. We appreciate all of
your hard work and dedication to the community and look forward to your joining us
at the reception!
With warm weather comes spring cleaning…
and a chance to make a little cash at the Kentlands Community Yard Sale. This year’s event
takes place on Saturday, May 28 from 8:00
a.m. till 12:00 p.m. Representatives from the
Paralyzed Veterans of America will be on hand
to receive donated items at the conclusion of
the Yard Sale. To sign-up, please call the Clubhouse at 301-948-4290.
Kentlands Snack Bar
The Kentlands Clubhouse Snack Bar will be
open from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm on weekends
only beginning May 28 through June 12 and
then daily beginning Thursday, June 16th. Be sure
to stop by and see all the new items available
this summer!
2010 Volunteer Reception
The Volunteer Reception will be held on Tuesday, May 24 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. If you
participated as a volunteer for the Kentlands
Citizens Assembly in 2010, you should expect
to receive an invitation in the coming weeks.
If you do not receive an invitation by May 13,
please call Anita Parks at 301-948-2071 to be
Thank you to all who continue to support
the various programs and events here in the
Kentlands. If there is an activity that you
would like to see KCA sponsor, please call the
Clubhouse or send an email to aparks@
cmc-management.com.
Calling All 2011
Graduates
Calling all preschool, kindergarten,
elementary, middle, high school and
college graduates! The Crier would like
to feature your 2011 graduate in the
June Neighbors in the News graduates
segment. Send us a photo of your
graduate and all the details to
[email protected] or drop
off your graduate’s announcement at
the Kentlands Clubhouse,
485 Tschiffely Square Road, attention
Kentlands Town Crier by June 3, 2011.
Kentlands Activities and Events Calendar for 2011
Sat............. May........................28........................8:00 AM.........................12:00 PM...........................Community Yard Sale
Sat............. May........................28........................5:00 PM..........................8:00 PM............................Summer Concert Series
Mon......... May........................30........................12:00 PM.........................3:00 PM.............................Memorial Day Bash
Sat............. June.........................11...........................6:00 PM..........................9:00 PM............................Summer Concert Series
Sat............. June.........................18..........................6:00 PM..........................9:00 PM............................Summer Concert Series
Sat............. June.........................25.........................6:00 PM..........................9:00 PM............................Summer Concert Series
Mon......... July...........................4...........................9:45 AM..........................12:00 PM...........................Independence Day Parade & Carnival
Sat............. July...........................9...........................6:00 PM..........................9:00 PM............................Summer Concert Series
Sat............. July...........................16..........................6:00 PM..........................9:00 PM............................Summer Concert Series
Tue........... August...................2...........................6:00 PM..........................8:00 PM............................National Night Out/Ice Cream Party
Sat............. August...................13..........................6:00 PM..........................9:00 PM............................Annual Luau
Sat............. September..........24........................4:00 PM..........................7:00 PM.............................Crab Feast (Tickets on sale August 22)
Sun........... October...............9...........................12:00 PM.........................4:00 PM............................20th Annual Oktoberfest at the Kentlands
Sat............. December..........10.........................6:00 PM..........................9:00 PM............................Holiday Party featuring Santa & Carriage Rides
* Dates subject to change.
Kentlands Town Crier
c/o The Kentlands Clubhouse
485 Tschiffely Square Road
Gaithersburg, MD 20878.
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HISTORICAL TRUST
By Chantel Reid
The Kentlands Historical Trust met on Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at the Kentlands Clubhouse and the following fifteen (15) applications
were reviewed:
M. Foulan- Tonat & H. Ward, #11-540
118 Hart Road
Fence: approved to remove backyard fence.
John Kraft & Elisabeth Monaco, #11-541
209 Firehouse Lane
Landscaping: deferred approval of landscaping plan, which includes:
a) Patio: to install a patio using pavers/slate.
b) Stone Wall: to extend the stone wall matching existing.
Retractable Screen Door: to install a retractable screen door.
Leslie Halbritter, #11-542
202 Briscoe Street
Window: approved to enlarge garage window using a
JELD-WEN wood window with the grid configuration to
match the existing pattern with sandwich muntins. Color: to
match existing.
Geoffrey & Kathleen Campbell, #11-543
109 Beckwith Street
Color Change: approved to paint house Benjamin Moore HC132 “Harrisburg Green” or a similar color.
Trim: approved to replace rotten trim with Azek or PVC. Color:
to match existing with the condition that trim shall be the same
proportion and profile as the existing trim and be painted.
William & Elisa Evans, #11-544
210 Chestertown Street
Addition: approved to enclose the rear of the house above existing patio using cedar shakes, Hardie Plank siding to match existing, Andersen 400 series windows, shutters to match existing and
½ inch round metal gutters.
David & Barbara Humpton, #11-545 308 Beckwith Street
Windows: approved to replace existing rear windows with Eagle
by Anderson Talon double hung windows grid configuration to
match existing with sandwich muntins. Color: to match existing.
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Basement Sliding Door: approved to replace existing basement
sliding door with Eagle Ascent Sliding Door with no muntins.
Color: to match existing.
Rear Door: approved to replace existing rear door with a six
panel fiberglass door.
Color: black.
Rear Door: approved to replace existing rear door on the main
level of the house with fiberglass nine lite two panel door.
Color: white.
Leon & Lisa Moores, #11-546
203 Kent Oaks Way
Stone Wall: approved to remove existing picket fence and install
a 24” stone wall. A 36” hedge will be placed directly behind the
stone wall.
Front Steps: approved to replace existing front steps with fieldstone to match the wall and flagstone landing.
Landscaping: approved to plant various trees and flower beds as
noted in the application.
Vince & Anita Barrett, #11-547
227 Thaxton Street
Screened Porch: approved to install a screened porch with an
uncovered deck using Fiberon Horizon Ipe decking, wood, PVC,
Hardie Plank siding, and cedar shakes.
Patio: approved to install a flagstone patio using natural Pennsylvania flagstone, stacked natural stone, and man-made pavers.
Colors: grey, brown, and red.
Landscaping: approved to plant various trees and flower beds as
noted in the application.
Gate: approved to install a wood gate to match the existing white
picket fence.
Fence: approved to install a lattice style wood fence around the
air conditioning unit.
Alan & Amy Benedict, #11-548
347 Tschiffely Square Road
Porch: approved to install a screen porch using Azek decking
and wood.
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Adam & Andrea Wasserman, #11-549
11 Selby Street
Windows: approved to replace existing windows using Pella Architect Series double hung windows with sandwich muntins and
grid pattern to match existing. Color: to match existing.
Balcony Door: approved to replace existing balcony door with a
Pella door and fullview storm door. Color: white. Storm doors and
screen doors shall not include decorative trim or metal trim such
as brackets or ornamentation.
Rear Door: approved to replace existing rear door with a Pella
door and a fullview storm door. Color: white. Storm doors and
screen doors shall not include decorative trim or metal trim such
as brackets or ornamentation.
Bob & Laurie Olson, #11-550
270 Beckwith Street
Storm Door: approved to install a Pella Fullview storm door.
Storm doors and screen doors shall not include decorative trim
or metal trim such as brackets or ornamentation. Color: black.
Kevin & Meryl Fishkind, #11-551
124 Thurgood Street
Windows: approved to replace existing windows using Pella Architect luxury series windows with sandwich muntins grid pattern
to match existing. Color: white.
James & Maryann Shanesy, #11-552
609 Kent Oaks Way
Trim: approved to replace rotten wood trim with PVC and paint
to match existing color with the condition that trim shall be the
same proportion and profile as the existing trim and be painted.
The Colonnade at Kentlands, #11-553
23 Arch Place
Fence: approved to install a wood 6’ privacy fence as marked
on the site plan.
Amy & William Cordle, #11-554
126 Beckwith Street
Patio: approved to install a flagstone patio with a walkway using Paver-Shield Pavers (random pattern). Color: stone ridge &
oyster blend.
The June Historic Trust meeting date will be held June 1, 2011 at
the Kentlands Clubhouse at 6:30 p.m.
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MANAGER’SCorner TREASURER’Report
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By Randy Fox,
General Manager
By Robert Randolph,
Community Treasurer
Police Advisory Committee The Gaithersburg Police Advisory Committee will hold their regularly scheduled monthly meeting at the Kentlands Clubhouse, Wednesday, June 8 at 7:00 p.m. The Police Department plans on
rotating their meeting places throughout the Gaithersburg community in an effort to have more
community involvement in crime fighting, etc. The meeting will not be geared to our community
specifically; it is just a regular monthly business meeting, with reports from representatives from a
variety of Gaithersburg neighborhoods and a report from the Acting Chief of Police. There will be an opportunity for Q & A for residents. With the recent incidents of break-ins and
vandalism here, this might be a good time for you to get more informed about our local Police
Department and its good work in our community.
Financial Highlights
Here is a quick overview of KCA’s financial situation as of March 31, 2011, based on CMC’s most
recent monthly Financial Report. The corresponding figures from 2010 and 2009 may be of
interest for comparison.
On KCA’s Balance Sheet,
the steady growth in Total
Cash and Investments reflects well on the Assembly’s adherence to its longterm Reserve Fund Plan. As
of March 31, accumulations
in the General Reserve totaled $614,289.62, and in
the Recreation Facilities Reserve $693,432.76.
Another noteworthy item
among KCA ‘s assets and liabilities is Accounts Receivable for Residential Assessments (unpaid assessments) in the amount of $40,780.81, which however is more than offset by
Prepaid Residential Assessments totaling $88,927.32.
Reported year-to-date total income is below budget, as shown above, but most of this variance
is due to timing issues with regard to Town Crier and Community Directory advertising revenue.
These numbers should become more meaningful as data accumulate over the months ahead.
The over-budget total of YTD expenses is also, according to information provided by General
Manager Randy Fox, largely due to timing issues--in particular contract payments made a week
earlier than last year and therefore in a different month than the budget anticipated. Of greater
substantive interest is a $8,383.25 variance with regard to the Snow Removal Contract, due to
the heavy snows in January and February.
Despite the unfavorable YTD variances mentioned above, YTD net income is still positive--that
is, KCA is living within its means.
The year-end prospect is similarly positive on the whole although less so than was anticipated in
the budget. The Income and Expense Projection Report section of the March Financial Report
calculates the following full-year outcome:
Courts Get New Coating
The tennis courts and the basketball court will be getting a facelift within the next few days. Each
of the courts will have cracks repaired and they will receive a new color coating. Since safety is
in the forefront of everyone’s mind, tennis court 2 is closed due to a significant crack that could
cause injury. Once we receive confirmation of the repair dates, we will post the court closings on
the website and at the clubhouse.
Pool Opens Memorial Day Weekend
Preparations are continuing for the much anticipated pool opening on Saturday, May 28. The pool
hours are 9:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily and lap swimming is available on Monday, Wednesday and
Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Organic Turf Testing
The KCA Board of Trustees approved a two-year plan to set up test areas for an organic turf
program. The results of the organic test program will be measured against the areas receiving
synthetic applications and an area receiving no application. Organic applications will be applied
to two areas which are the tot lot areas behind the clubhouse and on Kent Oaks Way near the
lakes. The applications will be on the grassy areas surrounding the tot lots, and no applications of
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How to Get More Information
As always, further details are available in the computer-generated monthly Financial Report from CMC, which interested Titleholders are welcome to review by dropping in
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Watch next month’s Town Crier for
complete coverage and photos of the
Kentlands House Tour, Kentlands Day
and the Memorial Day BBQ bash!
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SC H OOLScoop
Plenty of events are planned as the school year
starts to unwind. The last day of school for students is June 16. Report cards will be mailed
on June 23.
Lakelands Park Middle School News
The Spring Band Concert will take place on
May 19, and the Spring Orchestra and Choral
Concert will be held on May 26. Both events
begin at 7:00 p.m. in the school auditorium.
By Gina Dropik
Rachel Carson Elementary
School News
More than one hundred RCES musicians will
perform in the Annual Spring Concert, which
will be held on May 16 at 7:00 p.m. at Quince
Orchard High School. The Kentlands Community Children’s Chorus will host a silent auction
during the concert.
Field Days will be held on May 17 for kindergartners and first graders; May 18 for grades four
and five and May 19 for grades two and three.
The RCES Spring Carnival will be held on
May 20 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the
upper field and parking lot. The event will
feature carnival games, inflatables and a silent auction. Local vendors will offer a variety of food for sale. In the event of rain,
the carnival will be moved inside to the
all-purpose room.
Along with the Kentlands GO GREEN Group,
the RCES PTA will hold the first annual celebration of Environmentalist Rachel Carson on her
birthday, Friday, May 27. Several environmental
organizations including Rachel Carson Council,
Audobon Naturalist Society, KCF Community
Garden Group, Whole Foods will set up various hands on activities for kids to learn about
the environment during their recess break!
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Seventh-grade LPMS student Adam Rusak
won second place at the state -level competition of the National Geographic Bee in
Baltimore on April 1. He was sponsored by
teachers Dominique Bourdet and Sabita Raman. Also 8th grader, Anusha Yedla, won first
place in the sixth to eighth grade category of
the 2011 School Energy and Recycling Team
A New Student Open House will be held on
Friday, June 3. This event is for students entering grades 1-5 who will be attending RCES for
the first time in the fall. It will begin at 9:15 a.m.
in the All-Purpose Room where students and
their parents will be provided with information
It’s not just the students at LPMS at who have been winning awards and contest.
Seventeen staff members were chosen for the Outstanding Program Award by the
Montgomery County CPTA Special Education Committee.
about the school and have an opportunity to
ask questions. They will visit classrooms and
meet teachers from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
(SERT) poster contest. Anusha’s poster will be
featured this summer at Montgomery County
Public Libraries.
The annual RCES variety show will be Friday,
June 3, at 6:30 p.m. at the QOHS auditorium.
Information about registration is available to students at school.
The LPMS Advanced Band received “Superior” ratings at the recent festival and is participating in the State Band Festival in May.
The last PTA meeting of the year will take place
on June 7. All parents are invited and encouraged to attend and meet the new PTA Board. Hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be provided. President Larry Chep will give his State-of-theSchool Address and end-of-year updates, including staff changes. As always, babysitting is
provided. We look forward to seeing you there!
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team plays at home and the boys play away.
Both games start at 3:15 p.m.
A Recognition Ceremony for eighth graders will
be held at QOHS on June 2, beginning at 5:00
p.m. The graduating class will celebrate with a
dance at Rio Marriot Hotel at the Washingtonian Center on June 10 followed by the annual
trip to Six Flags on June 15.
Quince Orchard High School
Report
QOHS Resource counselor David Mullaney,
was one of three MCPS teachers to receive the
GREAT award, which stands for Gaithersburg
Recognizing Educational Achievement Today.
This award recognizes the efforts of counselors
who better the lives of city youth by developing
a solid foundation for college acceptance and
educating families about college options, financial aid resources, types of majors and careers,
and important application guidelines. The QOHS prom will be held on Friday, May
20, at the Pooks Hill Marriott. The Booster Club
is planning their annual After-Prom Party from
1:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. at the school, which allows
students to continue their night of fun in a safe
alcohol- and drug-free environment. This year,
the After Prom will have a casino theme. Approximately 100 volunteers, including several local businesses, are involved in the planning which
will feature music, lots of food and fun activities.
It’s not just the students at LPMS who have
been winning awards and contests. Seventeen
staff members were chosen for the Outstanding Program Award by the Montgomery County CPTA Special Education Committee.
Music Awards Night will be held at the school
on May 24. The Spring/Seniors Sports Awards
Night to honor all Spring Athletes will take place
on May 25, and Academic Awards Night will be
held on May 26. All awards events take place at
7:00 p.m. in the auditorium. Parents, friends, and
family members are welcome.
The spring sports season concludes with the
boys and girls soccer teams playing Montgomery Village Middle School on May 18. The girls’
The last day of school for seniors is Friday, May
27, and graduation will be held on June 1 at
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Manager’s Corner
Reporting. Please confirm the following to find
out if Citizen Online Reporting is right for you:
Danielle Drobny
Private Piano Teacher
• This is not an Emergency
any kind will be applied on the tot lot itself. The
area behind the clubhouse has been divided
into two areas. As noted above, the area nearest the tot lot will receive the organic application while the other half will receive the usual
synthetic applications. An additional test area
in the 700 block of Kent Oaks Way will not
receive any organic or synthetic applications,
and the area will be managed by machinery
along with hand pulling weeds.
The organic turf program will consist of applications during the months of April and May
of Gluten-8, more commonly known as Corn
Gluten Meal which will help prevent Crab Grass
germination. During the months of April, May,
June and October there will be an application
of Compost Tea and a very mild fertilizer to
improve the microbial activity in the soil which
promotes healthier turf. Core aeration of the
soil will occur in September and October. This
will be followed by over seeding of the entire
surface in September and October. Another
compost application will follow in September
and October in conjunction with the aeration
process which will aid in improving the soil
structure.
• This incident occurred within Montgomery
County. However, the incident does not
qualify for the CRS if it occurred in Takoma
Park or on NIH park or Metro property.
• Bachelor of Arts in Piano Performance
• 6 years of teaching experience with children and adults
• Studio located at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in
Gaithersburg, MD
• Mornings, afternoons and evenings available
• Lessons for ages 5 to adult
• This is not a motor vehicle accident
• The value of property stolen is less than
$10,000
• There are no known suspects
For inquiries, please contact [email protected]
or 240-498-5874
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See Something, Call the Police!
You may have heard of the recent vandalism
in and around the Kentlands®, and the Gaithersburg Police Community Services Office has
provided the following tips to assist residents in
reporting an incident.
The effectiveness of the Gaithersburg and
Montgomery County Police Departments’
crime prevention efforts is enhanced by active
participation by its citizens. By calling and reporting suspicious persons or activity you not
only aid the police departments but you make
the community a much safer place to live.
Most times, citizens fail to call the police because they do not know what they are being
on the lookout for and at other times, citizens
are hesitant to call in fear of being labeled as
a “nosy neighbor” or “targeted” by those they
are calling on.
There are two numbers to call to notify the police of an incident and they are:
For Emergencies: DIAL 9-1-1
Non-Emergencies dial 301-279-8000
Another way of reporting a crime is online
through the Montgomery County Police webpage under “Citizen Online Reporting.”
http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/
poltmpl.asp?url=/content/pol/coplogic/
cologic.asp
You may report theft, vandalism, identity theft,
and lost property using the Citizen Online
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Street
Music
Festival
GARDEN CLUBNews Returns Next Month
By Sigrid McCutcheon
By Melissa Dahne
The May meeting was held at the Potomac Garden Center, where members’ questions about gardening and local plantings were answered. They
were able to purchase not only plant material but
also items from the beautifully stocked gift shop. It is worth a visit!
The Main Street Music Festival returns to the Kentlands starting Thursday, June 16.
The festival was founded last year by Joe and Becky Pritchard, owners of the Pritchard Music Academy. The couple sought a way to give back to the Kentlands and Lakelands after their fledgling
business received a warm welcome from community members.
“The Festival is a lot of fun and a great way to showcase our neighborhood to visitors from outside
of the area,” Joe said.
The festival will take place on Thursday nights throughout the summer at the Main Street Pavilion.
The event is an opportunity for residents to enjoy fantastic music while seeing neighbors and
friends, both new and old.
The following musical groups are scheduled to perform:
Photos Courtesy: McCutcheon
The April meeting of
the Garden Club took
Personal Chef Angela Martin taught the
Garden Club members how to “spice” up
place in the home of
their meals.
one of our members. We had a demonstration of how to
enhance food with
the addition of various herbs presented
by Angela Martin, a
personal chef and
owner of “Spoonful.” Garden Club members enjoyed hearing
her suggestions about
food as well as her
very entertaining stories about her large family and her
remembrances of growing up in the south.
In June, the Garden Club will have its annual “Garden Walk” meeting during which they will visit the
gardens of various Kentlands homeowners as well
as viewing the greenhouse which is maintained by
the Garden Club, the Kentlands Mansion grounds and
herb garden, and the Community Garden next to the
Arts Barn. At the end of the walk, we will meet for
refreshments at the home of one of our members. If Garden Club members enjoyed watching
a live cooking demonstration on
you are interested in attending this meeting, please
enhancing food with herbs.
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June 16: .....Tom Principato
July 14: .......Janine Gilbert-Carter Jazz Quartet
June 23: ....Tim Finch and The Eastman String Band
July 21: .......Ruthie and The Wranglers
June 30: ....United States Navy Brass Quintet
July 28:.......The Galt Line
July 7: .........Bad Influence Band
August 4: .Damon Foreman and Blue Funk
In addition to music, there will be a variety of booths and vendors. The Pritchards are also
working with local restaurants to offer a boxed picnic for concert goers to pick up on their
way to the concert.
“Of course, a ringside seat and a glass of wine can be had at The Main Street Café,” Joe said.
Pritchard recommends attendees bring “low-back camp chairs, a picnic, and a sense of musical
adventure!”
The festival opens at 6:00 p.m. on the Thursday of the event, and the musical performances begin
at 6:30 p.m. Sponsors include Verizon, Kentlands Downtown Partnership, Corbin Creative Databases,
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The Bunny Returns for Annual Egg Hunt Breakfast Eggstravaganza
By Andrea Escher
Even though spring officially was welcomed on March 19, Hoppers the Bunny decided to
wait a few extra days before making his annual visit to Kentlands to wish the children and
their parents a Happy Spring!
With cool temperatures and rain falling, it felt more like winter when close to 100 children
arrived at the Kentlands Clubhouse on Saturday, April 16 to enjoy a fun filled breakfast with
the bunny and friends.
Many of the children arrived with baskets in tow, dressed in their “spring-time best” all in
celebration of spring. But the main attraction once again proved
to be the arrival of Hoppers who patiently sat posing for photos
with all the children.
Unfortunately, the rain kept the children from enjoying the annual
egg hunt on the lawn, but clowns, facepainting and other fun indoor activities provided by the Clubhouse staff helped keep the
children entertained. From the looks of the happy faces in these
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F O U NDAT I ON
Update
By Carrie Dietz,
Foundation Director
From the Kentlands House and Garden Tour
and Kentlands Day and the start of season two
of the Community Garden to a successful Team
Up to Green Up community clean up and an
environmental award, the Foundation has seen
a flurry of activity this month.
Kentlands House Tour
Hundreds of curious neighbors were expected
to tour the seven homes that had undergone
some renovation; and it was for a good cause,
too. Proceeds of the event will benefit the Kentlands Community Foundation, The Kentlands
Garden Club and the Wells Robertson House.
The House Tour committee raised more than
$10,000 and more than 100 volunteers had
agreed to pitch in to make the day a success.
Kentlands Day
The Foundation was also a beneficiary of the
third annual Kentlands Day which drew thousands of people to the parade and day-long
festival.
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Team Up to Green Up
More than 50 people hit the streets, trails and
wooded areas of Kentlands April 30 for some
spring cleaning. Collecting trash and recyclables
the crew gathered about 35 bags of waste; and
organizer and Kentlands Resident Karen Palman
called the event a great success.
Palman, along with Kentlands residents Ellie
Canetti and Denise Baker organized the event
and worked with the city of Gaithersburg which
supplied tools, bags and gloves. Whole Foods
and Halco Lighting provided refreshments.
The GO GREEN Group’s “Team Up to Green
Up”, was the first of three community clean ups
scheduled this year. GO GREEN is a program
of the Kentlands Community Foundation. More
information: www.kentlands.org
Also, the city of Gaithersburg presented a free
screening of the documentary “A Chemical Reaction” that tells the story of one of the most
powerful and effective community initiatives in
the history of North America. The screening,
which was co-sponsored by the GO GREEN
group, was May 5 at the Kentlands Stadium
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Children’s Chorus to Present Chorus
Summer Camp
The Kentlands Community Chorus is proud to
present its first summer day camp! The camp is
set for July 11 – 22 for two age groups. Young
Broadway Singers, ages K to 3rd Grade by fall,
will meet 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.. Grade 4 and up will
meet 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Cost: $125 and
$200 respectively. Classes will be held in the
Kentlands Clubhouse. Please contact Lisa Pickett, Artistic Director, at kentlandschorus@aol.
com Or by phone at 301-869-1010 for questions
and registration information.
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Girl Scout Troop 3067 were among the 50
plus area residents that helped make Kentlands
a cleaner community during the Team Up to
Green Up community clean up April 30.
Foundation Kicks Off 5K Race Planning
Have a knack for fun? Plans are underway for
the 18th annual Kentlands/Lakelands 5K race set
for Saturday, September 3 and the Foundation
would love to have you on board as committees convene in the coming weeks. From sponsorship and registration to course management
and the kids fun run, getting involved with the
5K is a great way to be a part of Montgomery County’s largest 5K race. Contact Carrie Dietz at [email protected] and say
you’ll join the fun!
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Awarded by City
By Britta Monaco
Photo Courtesy: City of Gaithersburg
The exterior of the Chevy
Chase Street Condominium has been wonderfully
enhanced thanks to the
efforts of resident Annie
Etches, an avid gardener
and environmentalist. In
2009 she began creating
a perennial flower bed
that eventually ran the
length of the frontage,
and moved to enhancing
the back of the building
in 2010. Because of the
location of the property,
her efforts have resulted
in a transformation of an
entrance to the Kentlands
from ordinary to outstanding. Ms. Etches has
also contributed her gardening knowledge by suggesting better mulching
procedures and ways to maintain healthier trees
on City streets. Annie Etches, along with Condo President
Abe Schneider, was presented her award by
Mayor Sidney Katz during the
Environmental Awards on May 2.
As part of Gaithersburg Green Week, the City
of Gaithersburg presented an Environmental Award to Etches for demonstrating outstanding environmental stewardship in the Gaithersburg community, with the goal of inspiring others to pursue
similar efforts. The award was presented by Mayor Sidney Katz and members of the City Council
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Gaithersburg Book Festival
Children’s Village Offers
Literary Fun for Young
Readers and Writers
By Britta Monaco
From award-winning, inspirational children’s authors to family friendly activities, the 2011 Gaithersburg Book Festival Children’s Village is sure to
educate and entertain.
Throughout the day on Saturday, May 21, children’s authors will talk about their stories and
sign books at the Children’s Pavilion. Featured
authors include:
2011 Newbery Medal winner Clare Vanderpool
2010 National Book Award winner
Kathryn Erskine
American Girl author Alison Hart
Three-time Emmy winner Brian Meehl
Mary Amato
Mary Downing Hahn
Dominique Paul
Erica Perl
Mary Quattlebaum
Wendy Shang
Pam Smallcomb
N.D. Wilson
Also taking place at the Children’s Pavilion will
be performances by the Unicycle Lady, storytelling by Arianna Ross and the presentation of
the Mayor’s Book Club Reading Contest’s winning class and student.
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In and around the Children’s Village, children will
be able to take part in American Girl activities,
enjoy arts and crafts projects, play brain games,
attend story time and workshops, and donate
new or gently used books at the Reading Tree
booth. There may even be a visit from the Cat
in the Hat!
Children ages 6-14 also are invited to join Adventure Theater for a free mini-workshop during
which they will learn and then perform a musical number from “Snow White and the Seven
Dwarfs.” Advanced registration is required the
day of the festival, starting at 10 a.m. at the Adventure Theater booth. Each mini-workshop is
limited to 30 participants.
Other fun, interactive activities will be taking
place throughout the day run by Washington
Parent magazine, the Alzheimer’s Association,
Family Services, Inc. and Montgomery College
Early Childhood Club.
For more information on the schedule of activities, visit http://www.gaithersburgbookfestival.
org/childrensvillage.htm.
About the Gaithersburg Book Festival
The Gaithersburg Book Festival is an annual allday celebration of books, writers, and literary
excellence. In just its second year, the Festival
is already becoming one of the premier literary
events in the Washington region. The 2011 Festival will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2011, on the
grounds of Gaithersburg City Hall, with shuttle
buses running from nearby Lakeforest Mall. Activities include appearances, discussions and
book signings by more than 50 national bestselling and award-winning authors as well as local
up-and-comers; writing workshops; a Children’s
Village; a Coffee House with poets and singers/
songwriters; onsite book sales, both new and
used; exhibitors and, of course, food, drink, ice
cream, and more. Admission, parking, and shuttle
bus rides are free. For more information please
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Kentlands Kingfish Prepare
To Rule the Pool
By Tami Henneman
The 2010 Kingfish held their own with other 2010 Division D teams, but several teams in lower divisions have been moving up. So, we will be the first seed in Division F for the 2011 season. The fun
thing is that there a few teams we have never faced in previous years, allowing for the formation
of new friendships and friendly competition! We will share Division F with Glenwood, Poolesville,
Bannockburn, Daleview, and Chevy Chase Recreation Department. Be sure to read below to find
out all the information on practice schedules, special team events and swim meets.
Say Hello to the 2011 Coaching Staff
Head Coach: Rob Washburn
Assistant Head Coach: Ellie Miskiel
Assistant Coaches: Rio Hodges, Maddy Luteran, Alex Moores and Conor O’Brien
Coaches in Training: Alexandra Cantrell, Andrew Mann and Dana Simcox
Group Lesson Coaches: Maddie Dahut, Meghan Dougherty, Robert Sklodowski, Katie White
2011 Practice Schedule
The afternoon practice shedule will start May 31st and morning practices begin on June 17th and
are held until Divisionals. The 11-12 age group is allowed to practice either with with senior group or
during the 9-10 practice. Please bring your pool pass with you, if it is on the team lanyard you will
not have to waste time signing in!
Photo Courtesy: Al French
Upcoming Events & Meets
May 31, 2011........................................................................................................................ Swim practice begins
June 1, 2011 .............................................................................................................................Pre-Team Evaluation
June 11, 2011 ................................................................................................................................................Time Trials
June 17, 2011............................................................................................................................Tie Dye a Team Shirt
June 17, 2011............................................................................................................Pep Rally and Tie Dye Party
June 18, 2011................................................................................................A Meet (Home) vs Bannockburn
June 22, 2011 ...................................................................................................B Meet (Home) vs Woodcliffe
June 24, 2011..................................................................................................................... Kingfish Team Pictures
June 25, 2011........................................................................................................A Meet (Away) at Poolesville
June 28, 2011........................................................................................................................... Kingfish Movie Day
July 2, 2011...........................................................................................................A Meet (Home) vs. Daleview
July 6, 2011.......................................................................................................... B Meet (Home) vs. Lakelands
July 9, 2011...........................................................................................A Meet (Away) at Chevy Chase Rec
July 10, 2011..................................................................................................................................... A Relay Carnival
Afternoon Practices
Morning Practices
4:00-4:30 PM: Pre-Team
08:00-09:15 AM: Team Members 11 or Older
4:30-5:15 PM: Team Members 8 and Under
09:15-10:15 AM: Team Members 9 and/or 10
July 19, 2011......................................................................................................................Kingfish Laser Tag Event
5:15-6:00 PM: Team Members 9 and/or 10
10:15-11:00 AM: Team Members 8 and Under
July 20, 2011................................................................................................... Superstars (Home) in Kentlands
6:00-7:00 PM: Team Members 11 or Older
11:00-11:30 AM: Pre-Team
What conditions
can be helped with
chiropractic care?
n Lower back pain
n Sciatica
n Headaches
n Neck pain
n Whiplash
n Sports Injuries
July 13, 2011.....................................................................................................B Meet (Away) at Clopper’s Mill
July 16, 2011......................................................................................................A Meet (Home) vs. Glenwood
July 23, 2011...............................................................................................................Divisionals - Location TBD
Team Banquet & Awards
July 30, 2011...........................................................................................................................MCSL All Star Relays
July 31, 2011......................................................................................................MCSL All Star Individual Relays
n Arthritis
n Fatigue
n Chronic pain
n Numbness and
tingling of the
extremities
n Poor Posture
Dr. Gregory Swistak & Family
Dr. Gregory Swistak
Palmer Graduate
60 Market Street, Suite 215
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(301) 963-8333
www.swistakchiro.com
Conveniently
located
in the
Kentlands,
above
The Red Door
Spa.
Acupuncture and
Massage Therapy services
offered on site.
We participate with most insurance plans. (See our website for details.)
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Reserve Your Space Now for the Memorial Day BBQ Picnic
By Andrea Escher
By Sandy Al-Nazer, Clubhouse Office Manager
Don’t forget to purchase the hotdogs and
hamburgers, the annual
Kentlands Memorial Day
BBQ picnic is just days
away!
Photo Courtesy: Bob London
Thanks to all of you who have stopped by to have your passes updated, and we want to again
remind others that now is the time to get your pass updated. Passes need updating prior to the
pool opening on Saturday, May 28. Note the following hours in which you can come by to update
your passes:
Come celebrate summer and Memorial Day
with a little food, fun,
and music with your
Are you ready to limbo? Food, music and
neighbors. The picnic is
scheduled for Monday, May 30 from 12:00 fun will kick off the Memorial Day BBQ in
Kentlands May 30.
p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Kentlands Clubhouse
parking lot. Be sure to bring your own meat/
food items to grill, as the Kentlands Citizens Assembly will be providing cold beverages and beer,
as well as some delicious side dishes.
A deejay will be spinning summer time tunes and looking for Kentlands kids to participate in games and lots of fun. Registration for this event is now underway. If you have
not yet signed up your family to join the fun, please contact the Kentlands Clubhouse at
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Buy Local and Buy Fresh at Gaithersburg Kentlands Outdoor Market
By Andrea Escher
Kentlands residents can enjoy a lively atmosphere and quality products at the local outdoor market.
Locally-grown produce is now available at
a weekly tailgate market in Kentlands, with
the variety of fruits and vegetables changing
weekly as crops reach maturity. Gaithersburg’s Main Street Tailgate Farm-
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Update Your Facilities Pass for 2011
May 2011
Regular Hours
Monday, Wednesday, Friday –
6:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Tuesday, Thursday – 9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Extended Hours
Thursday May 19, 2011
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Thursday May 26, 2011
9:00 a.m. to 6:45 p.m.
Please note that passes will not be updated on Memorial Day.
Please do not discard your old passes and we ask that you bring your own pass along with all of
your family’s passes together at one time. You can also sign up for your Guest Pass at the same time.
If you cannot update your pass during regular and/or extended hours, you may drop your pass off
at the Clubhouse and it will be updated on the next business day.
It’s important to remember that you may be denied access to the facilities if you do not have your
Facilities Pass with you. There is a $5.00 fee to replace your Facilities Pass. Please make sure your
KCA assessment payments are up-to-date; passes will not be issued to delinquent Titleholders or
households. You will also be asked to provide a family email address for KCA and emergency
related contact purposes.
Your cooperation is greatly appreciated and if you have any questions, please contact Management
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ers Market is now open Saturdays, May 7
through November 19, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00
p.m. You’ll find it in the Main Street Pavilion
at 301 Main Street, one block off of Kentlands Boulevard in the Kentlands. Local artists
and craftspeople will join the farmers at this
location each Saturday with unique handcrafted items. WIC and Senior FMNP checks
are accepted.
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KIDS T-SHIRT DESIGN
CONTEST
Winning Design Goes
on Race T-Shirt!
Kids of all ages (up to 18) are invited to send in a drawing for an art
contest sponsored by the Kentlands Community Foundation. The
winning design will go on the official race T-shirt for the Kentlands/
Lakelands 5K and Kid’s Fun Run. The winning artist will also receive
a $50 cash prize and be recognized on stage the day of the race,
September 3.
Real EstatE
By Elaine Koch
List
ings
FOR SALE
Address
Housing Type
List Price
Days on Market
935 Beacon Square Court #14............................ Condominium........................$279,900................................. 202
107 Bucksfield Road.................................................. Condo-Town..........................$419,900...................................35
239 Chestertown Street.......................................... Cottage......................................$649,000..................................92
348 Chestertown Street......................................... Single Family...........................$729,900................................. 245
135A Chevy Chase Street...................................... Condo-Town..........................$409,900..................................66
162 Chevy Chase Street.......................................... Condo-Town..........................$375,000...................................78
180 Chevy Chase Street ....................................... Condo-Town..........................$369,900...................................50
180 Chevy Chase Street #A................................ Condo-Town..........................$419,000................................... 19
211 Chestertown Street............................................ Townhouse..............................$619,000................................... 13
There will also be $25 cash prizes for the winner of each of the following age groups: 6 & under, 7-9 yrs. 10-12 yrs, 13-15 yrs, and 16-18
yrs. In addition, ALL entries will be displayed at the post-race Expo!
You don’t have to live in Kentlands or Lakelands to enter.
Contest Instructions
We are looking for designs that illustrate or show: how running or
walking in the Race is good/healthy for people, good for our
community spirit and good for the Earth and/or environment.
For example, pictures showing runners & walkers helping neighbors,
recycling, walking vs. driving, and/or planting trees in our
community would all be acceptable.
378 Hart Road.............................................................. Townhouse..............................$642,500..................................20
112 Kendrick Place #14............................................. Condominium........................$282,000..................................72
160 Kent Oaks Way.................................................. Single Family...........................$989,000..................................20
161 Kent Oaks Way................................................... Single Family...........................$899,900.................................135
521 Kent Oaks Way................................................... Cottage......................................$665,000..................................23
640 Kent Oaks Way................................................. Single Family...........................$730,850.................................. 81
220 Kentlands Blvd #203....................................... Condominium........................$264,999.................................. 81
147 Little Quarry Road............................................. Single Family...........................$799,000...................................9
349 Little Quarry Road............................................ Single Family...........................$749,990....................................32
410 Little Quarry Road............................................ Townhouse..............................$475,000..................................47
101 Ridgepoint Place.................................................. Townhouse..............................$419,000................................... 18
116 Ridgepoint Place.................................................. Townhouse..............................$450,000............................... 222
205 Ridgepoint Place............................................... Townhouse..............................$529,900...................................68
212 Ridgepoint Place #36....................................... Condominium........................$299,999...................................20
304 Ridgepoint Place #14....................................... Townhouse..............................$299,900.................................. 41
All drawings must be received by June 10 2011. Drawings must be in
marker (up to 4 deep, bright colors, not including black) on 8 ½ X 11
inch white paper. The artist’s name, address, age and phone number
must be printed on the back of the drawing. If a drawing does not
include this information it will not be included in the contest judging.
203 Thaxton Street.................................................... Single Family...........................$999,000..................................98
307 Tschiffely Square Road................................... Single Family...........................$869,000..................................69
443 Tschiffely Square Road................................... Townhouse..............................$624,900..................................33
UNDER CONTRACT
Address
Housing Type
List Price
Days on Market
322 Alfandre Street.................................................... Townhouse..............................$750,000.................................. 12
Drawings can be mailed to:
5K T-Shirt Contest, Kentlands Community Foundation
267 Kentlands Blvd, P.M.B. 200
Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878
345 Alfandre Street.................................................... Cottage......................................$598,000.................................. 18
204 Hart Road............................................................. Cottage......................................$659,900................................... 10
124 Kendrick Place #28........................................... Condominium........................$219,900...................................103
226 Kentlands Blvd #102......................................... Condominium........................$285,000...................................11
218 Massbury Street................................................. Single Family...........................$949,000.................................. 12
322 Tschiffely Square Road................................... Single Family...........................$699,900..................................62
OR you may drop off your designs in the Kentlands Community
Foundation’s mailbox outside the Kentlands Carriage House
(321 Kent Sq Rd). Judging will take place in late June and the winners
will be announced in July.
SOLD
Address
Housing Type
List Price
Sold Price Days on Market
361 Chestertown Street.....................Cottage...............................$638,500...................$628,000.......................6
628 Chestertown Street...................Single Family.....................$499,900.................. $480,000.....................23
86 Chevy Chase Street.....................Condo-Town...................$424,900..................$424,900.......................5
Questions? Contact the Foundation office at 301.926.6636
or [email protected]
110 Chevy Chase Street #305........Condominium..................$290,000................. $280,000.....................10
111 Hart Road...........................................Single Family.....................$724,900...................$710,000.......................2
164 Treehaven Street...........................Single Family.....................$999,000...................$950,000......................22
FOR RENT
Address
Housing Type
List Price
Days on Market
506 Chestertown Street......................................... Single Family...........................$4,500.......................................23
180 Chevy Chase Street......................................... Condo-Town..........................$2,500.........................................2
Listings as of 05/04/11
The information above was obtained from MRIS. Information is believed to be accurate, but should not be
relied upon without verification.
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News
By Britta Monaco,
City of Gaithersburg
Consultant Delivers Economic
Development Report
Last fall City officials approved a contract with
Orion Ventures, LLC to explore a variety of
strategies and issues related to economic development in Gaithersburg. The seven month
contract ran from October, 2010 to April, 2011. Based on input from the Mayor and City
Council, the business community, members of
the public, and City staff, the consultant was
asked to assist the City in refining its short term
economic development strategy by focusing
on business outreach and consultation, policy
considerations, economic development strategic planning, and content development for an
economic development-specific website.
On Monday, April 26, 2011 at a Mayor and City
Council Work Session, Mike Knapp of Orion
Ventures provided the City with a report of
his research, findings and recommendations. The 48 page document is available for download at http://www.gaithersburgmd.gov/documents/community_development/Econ_Dev_
Report_Final.pdf”.
The Economic Development Strategy report
identifies current opportunities, challenges,
competing policy priorities, and strategies for
achieving economic development success in
Gaithersburg. Highlighted in the report is the
need to build adequate infrastructure for a sustainable community, and the need to promote
job growth within the City.
“In today’s climate, it is imperative that we be
proactive in forging our own success when it
comes to economic development,” said Gaithersburg Mayor Sidney Katz. “Our contract with
Orion Ventures has given us food for thought,
and a solid base from which to move forward.”
Economic development initiatives will continue
to evolve as the City makes progress in its
search for a full time Economic Development
Director. Fifty seven applications were received
when the position was recently advertised. An
internal selection team is screening them, and
the interview process will begin soon.
For more information on the City’s economic
development programs and strategies please
contact Deputy City Manager Tony Tomasello at
301-258-6310 or [email protected].
Tony Award Nominee Once On This
Island Comes to Arts Barn Stage
The story of The Little Mermaid is re-mastered
as the Arts Barn Theater presents a KAT 2nd
Stage Production of Once On This Island, with
music by Stephen Flaherty, and book and lyrics
by Lynn Ahrens. The show runs now through
May 22, 2011, with performances on Fridays at
7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
and Sundays at 2:00 p.m. Admission is $18, $16
for City residents, $9 for children and students
(through grade 12). This show is recommended
for audiences aged 10 and older. Parental guidance is suggested.
Once On This Island is an enchanting musical
fable that tells the story of forbidden love between a peasant girl and a rich city boy whom
she saves from death. Originally inspired by
Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid,
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the Broadway show transports the story to a
Caribbean island where social prejudice divides
the island. A group of storytellers tell the tale
of the young peasant girl, Ti Moune, who was
saved from a flood by the gods as a child and
raised by a pair of kindly old peasants. As she
grows up, however, Ti Moune longs for a grander life than the one she faces and, inspired by
the sight of a young and handsome rich boy
driving past in a white car, prays to the gods to
grant her wish.
The New York Times calls it “A sugar-andcartoon-free answer to The Little Mermaid. A
90-minute Caribbean fairy tale told in rousing
song and dance, this show is a joyous marriage
of the slick and the folkloric, of the hard-nosed
sophistication of Broadway musical theater and
the indigenous culture of a tropical isle.”
The Arts Barn, Gaithersburg’s premier cultural
arts facility, is located at 311 Kent Square Road,
Gaithersburg. In addition to theatrical productions staged in partnership with local community groups in its 99-seat theater, the Arts Barn
also features an art gallery, two artist-in-residence studios, art classes, camps, workshops,
and unique retail from local artisans. For more
information call 301-258-6394 or visit the Arts
Barn online at http://www.gaithersburgmd.
gov/artsbarn. Tickets may also be purchased
through RecXpress online at http://www.
gaithersburgmd.gov/RecXpress. Alien Plant Lands at Arts Barn
The Arts Barn Theater, in partnership with the
Damascus Theatre Company, presents
Little Shop of Horrors,
an affectionate
spoof of 1950s
sci-fi
movies. Music is by Alan
Menken,
with
book and lyrics by
Howard
Ashman. The show will run
June 10 through June
26, 2011, with performances on Fridays and
Saturdays at 8 p.m. and
Sundays at 2:00 p.m. Admission is $18, $16 for City
residents. Parental guidance
is suggested as the material
may not be suitable for pre-teens.
City’s Outdoor Summer Concert Series Launches on June 2
By Britta Monaco
Summer in the City never sounded so good,
with more than 40 amusing, entertaining and
uplifting performances gracing stages in parks
throughout the City. From a Beatles tribute
band to the Unicycle Lady, and from an outdoor movie to rockabilly in your own backyard,
Gaithersburg’s seasonal entertainment series
brings summer fun to every corner of the City.
Venues include the City Hall Concert Pavilion
in Olde Towne, the Arts Barn in Kentlands, and
parks throughout the City. All outdoor performances are free.
The air will be filled with delightful sounds and
important life lessons as eleven different entertainers sing, dance and otherwise captivate
young audiences during the Thursday Morning
Children’s Series at 10:30 a.m. at the Concert Pavilion. Featuring such performers as Yosi, Pepito
the Clown, Kamp Kreatures, and Arianna Ross,
parents and children alike will start their day off
with a smile.
On select Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings
at the Concert Pavilion you’ll find dance, funk,
bluegrass, swing, and even a brass band. A
special afternoon of uplifting gospel music is
planned for Jubilation Day on June 4. Independence Day Weekend is special, too, with the
variety band Retrospect on July 1, the southern boogie sounds of So Far Gone on July 2,
bluegrass with the Flower Hill String Band on
July 3, and, of course, our fireworks spectacular featuring Appaloosa on July 4. The concert on July 4 will be held at the Montgomery
County Fairgrounds.
Backyard concerts in June and July bring the
entertainment to six different parks in the City,
with a variety of styles including rockabilly, jazz,
swing, and reggae. We’ll also be screening the
Karate Kid (PG) in a neighborhood park as well.
The free concerts begin at 7 p.m., the movie
begins at dusk. Help your neighbors in need by
donating cash or nonperishable food items during the movie and the backyard performances
to support local food banks.
The City of Gaithersburg presents a solid theatrical line-up this season as well. The Maryland
Shakespeare Festival will offer two free performances of As You Like It, live on the lawn
at the City Hall Concert Pavilion. Bring a blanket and a picnic to enjoy this classic comedic
tale. For a nominal fee at the Arts Barn in the
Kentlands you can also enjoy Little Shop of
Horrors, a One Act Festival, and several performances of the ever-popular Comedy and
Magic Society.
A special Music on the Move evening on June
3 features “The Tenor Legacy: 75 Years of the
Tenor Sax in Jazz,” with the Perry Conticchio
Trio and the Paul Carr Quartet celebrating the
tenor sax with concurrent performances at the
Arts Barn and the adjacent Kentlands Mansion.
Switch at intermission to enjoy a full evening of
jazz delights.
Need even more music? The Gaithersburg
Community Chorus presents its annual Spring
Concert on Saturday, June 4 at 7 p.m. at Watkins Mill High School. The choral celebration
features madrigals and German spring songs, as
well as jazz and a medley from the musical,
“Rent.” Admission is free.
A complete listing of performance dates,
times and descriptions can be found at www.
gaithersburgmd.gov/onstage. What’s Up the
City, Gaithersburg comprehensive brochure of
summer activities, will also be available at City
facilities in late May. The Summer Entertainment Series is presented by the City of Gaithersburg Cultural Arts Advisory Committee and
is funded in part by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council. For more information
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In Little Shop of Horrors, a down-and out skid
row floral assistant becomes an overnight
sensation when he discovers an exotic plant
with a mysterious craving for fresh blood.
Soon “Audrey II” grows into an ill-tempered,
foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore who
offers him fame and fortune in exchange for
feeding its growing appetite, finally revealing itself to be an alien creature poised for
global domination!
The New York Post says, “This horticultural horror will have you screaming with laughter….”
The Arts Barn, Gaithersburg’s premier cultural
arts facility, is located at 311 Kent Square Road,
Gaithersburg. In addition to theatrical productions staged in partnership with local community groups in its 99-seat theater, the Arts Barn
also features an art gallery, two artist-in-residence studios, art classes, camps, workshops,
and unique retail from local artisans. For more
information and tickets call 301-258-6394 or
visit the Arts Barn online at www.gaithersburg
md.gov/artsbarn.
You may also purchase tickets online using
RecXpress at http://www.gaithersburgmd.gov/
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call: (301) 948-4664
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Incredible ocean block location - one minute walk to the beach! Modern kitchen, off street parking
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Community classifieds are free to all Kentlands residents
($10 fee applied to non-residents).
To place your classified, e-mail us at
[email protected].
Deadline for the June edition is June 3, 2011.
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