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Creative Wheaton Launch Celebration Set for May 16

Creative Wheaton launches May 16 at 4pm at Elkin St. and Price Ave. in Wheaton.

Fani-González· May 15, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “We have a budget”
May 15
Parks & Recreation

Bauer Drive Rec Center to Get $400K Renovation in FY26

FY26 capital budget includes $400K for the first phase of upgrades at Bauer Drive Community Recreation Center.

Fani-González· May 15, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “We have a budget”
May 15
Parks & Recreation

Council Restores $5.5M Cut to Wheaton Regional Park, Parks Budget

Council reversed a $2M cut to Wheaton Regional Park and a $3.5M cut to Park and Planning's operating budget.

Fani-González· May 15, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “We have a budget”
May 15
Parks & Recreation

Gaithersburg Book Festival Set for May 17 at Bohrer Park

The Gaithersburg Book Festival runs May 17, 10 AM–6 PM at Bohrer Park; admission and parking are free.

Balcombe· May 14, 2025· 1 link
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, May 14, 2025”
May 14
Parks & Recreation

Clarksburg Farmers Market Opens Thursdays at The Clarksburg Yard

Montgomery County's newest farmers market launched May 1 and runs every Thursday 4–8 PM at 22820 Frederick Road, Clarksburg.

Balcombe· May 14, 2025· 1 link
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, May 14, 2025”
May 14
Parks & Recreation

Youth Town Hall on Arts and Culture Set for March 31 in Wheaton

Middle and high schoolers invited to a youth town hall on Montgomery County's cultural future on March 31 at the M-NCPPC Auditorium in Wheaton.

Fani-González· Mar 28, 2025· 1 link
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Budget and update on housing”
Mar 28
Parks & Recreation

RespectFest Scheduled at Wheaton Community Recreation Center

RespectFest will be held at Wheaton Community Recreation Center on Sunday, April 6, from 1–4PM.

Balcombe· Mar 26, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, March 26, 2025”
Mar 26
Parks & Recreation

County Requests $1.5M to Build Wheaton Regional Adventure Sports Park

A $1.5M state funding request would construct a new Adventure Sports Park within Wheaton Regional Park's Rubini Sports complex.

Fani-González· Feb 7, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Upcoming town halls on housing and restaurants”
Feb 7
Parks & Recreation

Montgomery County Recreation Summer Camp Registration Opens Jan. 21

Montgomery County Recreation summer camp registration opens for county residents at 6:30AM on Jan. 21; non-residents may register starting Jan. 23.

Balcombe· Jan 15, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, January 15, 2025”
Jan 15
Parks & Recreation

BlackRock Center Hosts Annual MLK 'SAY IT LOUD' Event Jan. 18

BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown holds its annual MLK event 'SAY IT LOUD' on Jan. 18 with films, live performances, and a record fair.

Balcombe· Jan 15, 2025· 1 link
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, January 15, 2025”
Jan 15
Parks & Recreation

MLK Day of Service Volunteer Fair in Bethesda Jan. 20

Montgomery County Volunteer Center hosts MLK Day of Service and Volunteer Fair Jan. 20, 1–3PM at Bethesda North Marriott.

Balcombe· Jan 15, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, January 15, 2025”
Jan 15
Parks & Recreation

Free MLK Day Celebration at Strathmore Jan. 19

Montgomery County hosts free Martin Luther King Jr. birthday celebration at Music Center at Strathmore on Sunday, Jan. 19 at 4PM; tickets required.

Balcombe· Jan 15, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, January 15, 2025”
Jan 15
Parks & Recreation

Brookside Gardens of Lights Runs Nightly Through January 5

Montgomery Parks' Garden of Lights at Brookside Gardens runs nightly 5–9:30 PM through January 5, 2025.

Fani-González· Dec 5, 2024· 1 link
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Energy Efficiency Workshop, and more!”
Dec 5, 2024
Parks & Recreation

Free Garden Railway Exhibit Runs at Brookside Gardens Through Jan. 4

Brookside Gardens' South Conservatory hosts a free Garden Railway Exhibit featuring model trains and Montgomery County miniature landscapes through January 4.

Fani-González· Dec 5, 2024· 1 link
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Energy Efficiency Workshop, and more!”
Dec 5, 2024
Parks & Recreation

BlackRock Center Hosts Outdoor Holiday Market December 14

BlackRock Center for the Arts holds an outdoor holiday market Dec. 14, 2–6:30 PM, featuring live music, crafts, and snacks.

Balcombe· Dec 4, 2024· 1 link
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, December 4, 2024”
Dec 4, 2024
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