Silver Spring Community Newsletter

Every week Reemberto Rodriguez the director for the Silver Spring Civic Building keeps the community abreast on new issues. Here is this week's issue:

FROM THE PLANNING NEWSLETTER:

REGISTER YOUR ASSOCIATION! Do you want to stay informed about planning and development in Montgomery County? If so, ensure your local organizations are registered accurately with the Planning Department, which maintains a list of homeowners organizations and civic groups countywide. Visit our new webpage to review and update your organization's information.

HOW WE PLAN: The latest episode of Montgomery Plans spotlights the county's new Commercial Residential Zone, which is expected to transform strategic areas. Also featured: a tour of Lyttonsville, a new tool that maps the county's tree canopy and the latest big decisions of the Planning Board.

WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT DEVELOPMENT? Wondering about that sign advertising pending development in your community? Curious about how forest conservation works? Residents and others with questions about development, community plans, zoning, transportation, or environmental issues may find the answers they seek on a new Department HELP page. The page features links, an online employee directory and an online question/comment form.

SEE MORE AT MARYLAND CAPITAL COMISSION Feburary 25

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FROM THE COMMUTER NEWSLETTER:

TELEWORK WEEK: March 5-9, 2012 - Ouch: With gas prices rising almost daily, the cost of driving to work is downright painful. If you're a commuter, you might wonder sometimes whether working from home might be an option. If you're an employer, you might be wishing you could do something to ease those gas pains for your employees... Jump on the Bandwagon: Telework Week, organized by the locally-based, national organization Telework Exchange, is the perfect time to get serious about exploring the benefits of working remotely. Commuters and employers alike can use the March 5-9 event to give telework a try and discuss questions, fears, hopes, and program how-tos.

SEE MORE AT MONTGOMERY COUNTY COMMUTER SERVICES Feb '12

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FILM, VIDEO AND ON THE RADIO:

AFRICAN FILM FESTIVAL AT AFI - March 8 -18 HERE

ENVIRONMENTAL FILM FETIVAL AT AFI (as part of major DC-area Festival) - March 13 - 25 HERE

LONG BRANCH'S "EL ROSAL" Sewing co-op featured in Univision news clip. See video HERE.

LYTTONSVILLE Community was featured recently in WAMU's Metro Connection. Hear it HERE. 

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GETTING READY FOR SPORTS SEASON!

SUMMER BASEBALL CAMP FROM SILVER SPRING / TAKOMA PARK's OWN THUNDERBOLTS With major league spring training now underway, the 2012 Thunderbolts season is just around the corner!  That means it's time to start thinking about SUMMER BASEBALL CAMPS for your son or daughter. The Thunderbolts will once again be offering camps in June and July, run by Jason Walck, the Thunderbolts head coach, with assistance from Thunderbolts coaches and players. This is a camp for baseball players; kids have fun, and they learn the game of baseball. Emphasis is on fundamentals, baseball values and discipline, conditioning and healthy lifestyle choices. After camp in the evenings, campers can attend T-Bolts games where they can cheer on their coaches!  www.tbolts.org, 

LONG BRANCH COMMUNITY CENTER BASKETBALL:

Course #328914 Women’s “Recreational” Sunday - This division is semi-competitive and should have some High School level experience. Six teams per division/ 5-game schedule, with playoffs. $525/$575- Season start date; April 1

Course #328916 - We are looking for individuals who are interested in playing on a team but may not have a team. If enough individuals register, a team will be formed and placed in the Women’s league. Individual fee: $75/$90-Season start date; April 1.

More info HERE

TAKOMA PARK SILVER SPRING BASEBALL FOR KID!

 Walk-in Registration March 3 - Takoma Park Silver Spring Youth Baseball & Softball providing recreational coed baseball (ages 6-13) and girls softball (grades 2-8).

Takoma Park Community Center 7500 Maple Ave. Takoma Park. From 10am to 1pm.  League officials will register / answer questions. Registration fees vary by division; full and partial scholarships available. Volunteer coaches and team sponsors needed. For additional details visit www.tpssball.info

FREE SKATING FOR GOOD GRADES!  The Silver Spring Ice Skating Rink is recognizing and congratulating all Montgomery County Public Schools honor students!  And to say Good Grades Count they offering an hour of free skating and skates until March 8, 2012 at the Silver Spring Ice Rink  Students will need to present a copy of their (honor roll) grade card and student id.

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CURRENT 'OLD' NEWS:

TRIED OUR DOWNTOWN MOBILE APP YET? Downtown Mobile Up is Ready to be Used!... Get your mobile smart phone out and input this new link to "all things downtown": http://m.silverspringdowntown.com.  Please help us keep this info current.  If you see something in need of update or correction, send me an e-mail or go to the link available directly from the site… Next time you are downtown, try it out to find that new restaurant or favorite old watering hole…