Mindfulness & Meditation in the Grove
Family friendly events scheduled once a month on a Saturday for the next three (3) months; April 13th, May 4th, and June 22, 2019. The events will go from 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM. in McCathran Hall. All are welcome. Contact Eleni Khan for further details,...Washington Grove Cares
Washington Grove Cares has coordinated meals and rides for residents in recent weeks. If you’re going through a rough patch or would like some skilled help from a neighbor, don’t be shy. Give us a call at 240-813-3316, drop us a line at...St. Patrick’s Day Ceili
Invitation To A St. Patrick’s Day Ceili Friday, March 8 What is a Ceili? Come and find out at McCathran Hall from 7 – 10:30 on Friday, March 8. Get an early start in celebrating with the Blackthorn Ceili Dancers. Try out those dance steps while listening...Film Society – The Straight Story
On March 10, join us for The Straight Story. A creaky Midwesterner undertakes a road trip on his lawn tractor to visit his estranged and ill brother. Richard Farnsworth is indelible as 73-year old Alvin Straight, whose real-life journey inspired this warm and gentle...Trash Day Now on WEDNESDAY’s ! – next pickup March 13
After many years of having our refuse and recycling collected on Thursdays, we have been asked to change to WEDNESDAYS. The first Wednesday pickup will be on March 6, 2019.Summer In The Parks 2019
It’s that time of year when the Town of Washington Grove announces plans for yet another exciting July full of fun and adventure! For decades, Washington Grove’s SITP program has been a unique, unparalleled camp for children to spend their summer in a...Joining the Woman’s Club is Easy
Joining the Woman’s Club is Easy The Woman’s Club dues are a modest $15 per year and can be paid at any event, or by sending a check to The Woman’s Club of Washington Grove, to PO Box 354, Washington Grove, MD 20880. These dues make it possible for...Woman’s Club – Project Linus
For those who like to knit, crochet or work with fabric, this year we’re supporting Project Linus. We’ll be making fleece, knitted or crocheted throws and blankets to help give some security, warmth and comfort to children in foster care or who are...Film Society – Special Free Viewing
On Sunday, March 24, at 7:00 PM, we invite you to a special free viewing opportunity when we present the award-winning documentary, Where Slavery Died Hard: The Forgotten History of Ulster County and the Shawangunk Mountain Region, co-authored by WG resident and HPC...I-495 & I-270 Managed Lanes Study
MD DOT continues its I-495 & I-270 Managed Lanes Study to evaluate congestion relief options. They released their February Newsletter, in which 7 alternative solutions have now been selected for further study (from an original 15). This Spring 2019 the public...Town Website Renovated
The town website has been substantially renovated and includes migration of all existing content into new page layouts, reorganized site architecture and changes to the site navigation. Our upgraded hosting plan now has a higher-bandwidth allowance, as we were...Dancing in WG
Youth Dance Class Youth dance class starting for 12 years old and up. Classes are Fridays at 5:30 PM. All levels of dance welcome. $7 a class. Call or text Samantha Beres for more info: 515-450-9167. Square Dancing Resumes Betsy and Al Taylor, Callers for Taylor Made...Yard Waste & Leaf Collection
Final Bulk Leaf Collection Per our contract with US Lawns, the spring 2018/19 leaf pick up must be completed by close of business on Friday, March 29, 2019. Residents have one final opportunity to have their spring leaves picked up by the vacuum truck. Please be...McCathran Hall Floor Beam Reinforcement Proposals
TC Minutes – January 2019/ The original RFP sent out in July 2018 received only a single response. The Council elected to send out a second request for proposals, relaxing the deadline for completing the work, and two proposals were received: from Rocky Gorge,...tc-report-0119 // Maple Lake – pat klein
TC Minutes – January 2019/ On or before December 25, the Lake Committee chairs reported a vandalism event occurred at Maple Lake. Damage included 2 new holes cut into the perimeter fence – one about half way between the sheds and the gate, and the other...tc-report-0119 // Mccathran Hall – charlie challstrom
TC Minutes – January 2019/ McCathran Hall Cleaning: Exploration of options for cleaning McCathran Hall continues with SEEC, a non-profit organization seeking employment, equality and community for people with developmental disabilities. I met at the Hall with a...Film Society – Tulpan – Sunday 02.10
Film Society – Sunday February 10th Take your mind off the wintry weather outside your window and come to see the latest Film Society movie, Tulpan, which takes place on the harshly beautiful Kazakhstan steppe. Asa, a shepherd, must find a wife before he can...Woman’s Club Chili Supper – 02.23
Tired of the snow and ice and cold? Then plan on joining us on Saturday, February 23rd, 6:30 PM at McCathran Hall! As always, we need meat and vegetarian chili, mild, medium or hot – and lots of sides. Please contact Sylvia Appleby (301-926-9094 or...Trash Day WEDNESDAY – Begins March 6!
After many years of having our refuse and recycling collected on Thursdays, we have been asked to change to WEDNESDAYS. The first Wednesday pickup will be on March 6, 2019.Street Sign Rehabilitation Team
The street sign rehabilitation team, under the able leadership of Susan Van Nostrand, continues to soldier on – in residents’ homes and workshops, and in welcoming camaraderie around Susan’s kitchen table. To date, 145 signs have undergone the...Rec Committee Mtg & Dance Classes in Hall
Recreation Committee Mtg Next Meeting: Wed., April 17, 2019; 7:30 p.m. in the Council Room. Open to the public. The Recreation Committee would love to have more volunteers to help keep our traditions going and bring in new ones. Anyone interested in joining should...Washington Grove Taxpayers
Maryland State Income Tax Washington Grove Subdivision Code: 1612 Every year the Town of Washington Grove receives a portion of the Maryland State income tax paid by Town residents. Because most residents do not have mail delivered to street addresses, this presents a...Still Confused About Brush?
In 2010, the Mayor and Town Council made the decision to cease brush pickup from private property by Town Maintenance. It was determined that since the refuse/recycling contract included the pickup of recyclable yard waste, the time and money involved in this service...Kudos for Snow Removal!
Many thanks to Dane Clark for his help with snow removal. His expertise with a skid loader is a sight to be seen. Thanks, Dane!!WC Annual Membership Drive + Donations
Our Annual Membership Drive If you haven’t paid your modest $15 annual dues yet, please send a check, made out to The Woman’s Club of Washington Grove, to The Woman’s Club, PO Box 354, Washington Grove, MD 20880. The dues make it possible for us to...Next Film Society – Sun. 01.13
The first movie of 2019 will be Two Days, One Night, to be shown on January 13, at 7 PM in McCathran Hall. Acclaimed French actress Marion Cotillard plays Sandra, a Belgian factory worker who must persuade her co-workers to forfeit their bonuses to save her own job....Grove’s Grinch a Triumph!
The Brothers Grinch and the Grove: A Mystery! Once again, Judy Mroczka, Marilynn Frey and their terrific theatrical team wowed Grovers with The Brothers Grinch and the Grove: A Mystery! The kids are always the biggest hit with top notch acting, music and dance...WC White Elephant Auction & Membership Drive
You are invited to our Annual White Elephant Auction on January 26th In Washington Grove, January is White Elephant Auction time! What is a White Elephant Auction you ask? It’s a great excuse for a good time! You bring something you’re willing to part...Washington Grove Cares Speaker
Wildfires are an ever-growing threat to life and property in the U.S., particularly in the West. On Sunday, February 3, at 3 pm, Don Henninger will present “Some Thoughts on Wildfires: Smokey the Bear vs. Hank Williams.” As the second speaker in...WC Community Outreach Programs
Woman’s Club Community Outreach programs The Washington Grove Elementary School’s Teachers Closet We collect school supplies all year for the Teachers Closet. We hope to keep it filled with things like glue sticks, pencils and sharpeners, paper, hand...Year end Town Service Notice
Leaves Have Fallen Fall/winter leaf collection by GreenEarth ends on January 4, 2019. They will return for a spring pick-up at the beginning of April. Check future Town Bulletins for details. Christmas Tree Disposal Beginning in late December, Christmas trees will be...A Dialogue About Muslims in America
UPDATE – 01.06.19 / Panelists include Shahid Rahman, Executive Director of the American Muslim Institution; Dr. Margaret Johnson, President of Ezher Bloom Mosque; and Marjan Naderi, high school student and poet. A recent poll indicates that only one-third of...Woman’s Club News
Woman’s Club News… The Washington Grove Woman’s Club looks back on 2018 and forward to 2019 Closing the Clubhouse for the winter is always a time to look back and look forward. And what a wonderful year of Town events and outreach programs it was!...Yoga, Meditation & Dance Classes
Mindfulness & Meditation Class in McCathran Hall Hour long classes started on October 10th and will take place on Wednesday evenings at 7:45 PM. Please e-mail Eleni directly at: [email protected] for inquiries. Yoga in The Grove Ongoing Yoga Classes are on...Cleaning Person Needed
The Town is looking for a person to clean McCathran Hall. This is a pretty good part-time job for a responsible person in Town year round. The job takes 3 – 4 hours per week, usually done in the late afternoon or evening. The Town provides cleaning supplies and...Leaves Are Falling
New and long-time residents alike are reminded of the Town contract for bulk leaf removal each autumn. The contractor, Green Earth, Inc., will make regular but unscheduled pickups of leaves raked or blown into windrows within six (6) feet of any roadway or walkway,...Washington Grove Cares News
Thanks to all the Grovers who joined us on November 4 for Jeff McCrehan’s talk on the state of U.S. journalism (co-sponsored by WGC and the Woman’s Club). We had a great crowd to listen to Jeff’s take on this important topic, including a lively give...Next Film Society – Sun. 11.11
Our second movie of the season, The Spirit of the Beehive, will be shown on November 11, 7 PM in McCathran Hall. A seven-year old girl in a village in Spain drifts into a fantasy world after watching the movie Frankenstein. It’s 1940, and everyone around her is...Woman’s Club Mtg + News
Final meeting of 2018 is Thursday, November 15th, at 7:00 PM in the Clubhouse What a busy, productive and fulfilling year we’ve had! Though our Clubhouse will soon be closed for the winter, we will still be working on our Community Outreach Programs to help the...Thanks to Town Maintenance
Many, Many Thanks …to resident Dane Clark for his invaluable assistance with the culvert/bridge project at Maple Lake. Between his, Steve’s and Terry’s expertise, we have a fix that will last another fifty years! Thanks to all!Holiday Show – Sat. 12.15 @ 7:30 PM
UPDATE – 11.28.18 /MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE HOLIDAY SHOW…DECEMBER 15TH AT 7:30 PM What’s the best way to kick off the holidays? By joining us at McCathran Hall on Saturday night, December 15th at 7:30 PM…to enjoy your friends and neighbors starring in...Meditation in The Grove/Mindfulness & Meditation Class in McCathran Hall
Eleni Khan invites you to enjoy group guided meditations and mindfulness exercises. Calming our minds and deeply relaxing with guided breathing, singing bowls, interactive mindfulness and meditation practices for all levels. The class is geared towards adults, and is...Yoga in The Grove
Ongoing Yoga Class is designed as an open/drop-in format 90 minute class for beginners to experience Hatha (poses), deep relaxation, chanting and breathing practices with an emphasis on listening to the body and stress reduction. Classes are on Tuesday nights from...Cleaning Person Needed
The Town is looking for a person to clean McCathran Hall. The job takes 3 – 4 hours per week, usually done in the late afternoon or evening. The Town provides cleaning supplies and equipment. Interested parties should contact the Town Office at 301-926-2256 or...Leaves Are Falling
New and long-time residents alike are reminded of the Town contract for bulk leaf removal each autumn. The contractor, Green Earth, Inc., will make regular but unscheduled pickups of leaves raked or blown into windrows within six (6) feet of any roadway or walkway,...Montgomery Municipal Cable Survey
The Town is a participating member of Montgomery Municipal Cable (MMC), a nonprofit organization that operates a cable station on behalf of municipalities in Montgomery County (Channel 16 on Verizon and Comcast). MMC also provides a streaming archive of its programs,...Woman’s Club News
Thanks for a successful fundraiser Once again, Washington Grove has proved itself to be the Little Town with a Big Heart! Our September Pot Luck Supper and Auctions raised over $2,000 for a Field Trip Fund to ensure that the neediest children at Washington Grove...BluestoberFest
The 10th Annual Washington Grove BluestoberFest is on for Saturday, October 13th, 6:00 – 10:00 PM. Please come out and enjoy a fun musical; gathering with family and friends as we celebrate the autumn season with acoustic sounds from ELEANOR ELLIS from 6-7pm and...Halloween Party and Trick or Treat!
Let’s try something new this year! Trick or treating in Town will take place on October 31 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM. A N D there will be a fire pit, s’mores and apple cider for kids and adults outside the Town Hall from 7-9:00 PM. We will also have music...Washington Grove Cares Sponsors Speaker – Sun. 11.04
Extra! Extra! Jeff McCrehan will share stories from his time as a reporter, producer, and editorial writer for NPR and the Christian Science Monitor on Sunday, November 4, at 3:00 pm in McCathran Hall. Hear his take on the state of American journalism, and throw in...West Woods Workday – Sat 11.10
Saturday, November 10th we will have a Volunteer Work Day in the West Woods focusing on the identification of native plants such as spicebush and blackhaw viburnum and the manual removal of competing non-native invasive plants such as Japanese barberry and bush...Yoga in The Grove
Ongoing Yoga Class is designed as an open/drop-in format 90 minute class for beginners to experience Hatha (poses), deep relaxation, chanting and breathing practices with an emphasis on listening to the body and stress reduction. Classes are on Tuesday nights from...Meditation in The Grove/Mindfulness & Meditation Class in McCathran Hall
New resident Eleni Khan invites you to enjoy group guided meditations and mindfulness exercises. Calming our minds and deeply relaxing with guided breathing, singing bowls, interactive mindfulness and meditation practices for all levels. The class is geared towards...Need Advice, Inspiration or Guidance for Your Home Restoration?
Take a look at issues of Old House Journal at the Town Office. Published since 1973, this magazine specializes in information about the restoration of old houses.WC Pot Luck Supper + Auctions
Our Pot Luck Supper, Auctions, and Other Community Outreach Programs September 21st Pot Luck Supper and Auctions at McCathran Hall This year’s Annual Pot Luck Supper will be a very special event! As part of our support for the Washington Grove Elementary School,...Film Society Kicks Off New Season on October 7th
The 19th series of the Washington Grove Film Society will begin on October 7 (see insert in this bulletin). Subscriptions go on sale at the Labor Day Weekend Field Event, Saturday, September 1, 10 AM to 1 PM. Come to the Film Society table to learn more about the...BluesOctober Fest is coming 10.13
October 13, 2018 in Zoe Wadsworth Park. More details in the next Bulletin. UPDATE – 09.28.18 The 10th Annual Washington Grove BluestoberFest is on for Saturday, October 13th, 6:00 – 10:00 PM. Please come out and enjoy a fun musical; gathering with family...Bulk Trash Collection 10.20
Mark your calendars! The Town has scheduled a bulk trash collection for Saturday, October 20, 2018. Materials may include furniture, appliances (nothing with freon like air conditioning units), rugs, large toys, small auto parts, etc. Material may NOT include...MAHDC Washington Grove Tour – Sunday, October 21, 2018
UPDATE – 09.28.18 / The event will start at 2:00 pm in McCathran Hall with a seated presentation by Clare Lise Kelly, followed by the walking tour and an opportunity to see the interiors of a few homes. Important: We expect a good turnout from the...Streetlight Committee to Form …. Again!
Our old streetlight fixtures and bulbs are slipping into obsolescence. A Streetlight Committee will advise the Council on alternatives to our current fixtures. For more information about this group, please contact Darrell Anderson at 301-963-8555 or...Washington Grove Cares
Because Wikispaces is closing down, our Town’s shared wisdom about local professionals and tradespeople and restaurants had to be moved. Washington Grove Cares has made these recommendation lists easily accessible to all on its website at...HPC – Seeking Volunteers to Open Their Homes…
Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Next meeting: Tuesday, August 22, 2018; 7:30 p.m. in the Council Room. All meetings are open to the public. Seeking Volunteers to Open Their Homes… The Maryland Association of Historic District Commissions (MAHDC) has...Join the Fun – Labor Day Weekend 2018
Athletic Competitions for All Ages • Sat., Sun. & Mon., Sept. 1, 2, & 3 2018 Labor Day Weekend Saturday September 1st 10 AM – 1 PM Field Events – Athletic Field, Grove Road Six contests for kids and adults of all ages. Registration begins...WC – Pot Luck Supper & We Did it Again!
Woman’s Club Pot Luck Supper in September This year’s September 21st Pot Luck Supper is going to be a very special event! As part of our support for the Washington Grove Elementary School, we will be holding two fun auctions to raise money for a Field Trip...Trial Installation of Speed Bumps on Chestnut Road
At the July 9 Council meeting, the Council approved a trial for the installation of two speed bumps on Chestnut Road. In August, temporary speed bumps will be installed at the Stop sign at Chestnut Road and Oak Street and at the Stop sign at Chestnut Road and Acorn...Check Out Our July 4th Festivities ON TV!
Thanks to Montgomery Municipal Cable (MMC) for capturing the Washington Grove 4th of July Celebration in the video now available on YouTube by clicking on: https://youtu.be/aCqu65AjS0Ehttps://youtu.be/aCqu65AjS0E MMC’s Melissa Aymold joined us here to do the...Woman’s Club News
Everyone’s invited to come Meet the Greyhounds on July 19th, 7:00 PM at the Clubhouse The Woman’s Club always likes to do something a little different and a lot special for our July meeting, and this year we’ve invited Barbara Hansen and her...Grove Adult Tennis July 2018
Sunday July 1…9:30 – 11:00 am Opening Day (Social Doubles Play) Monday July 2 ….7:00 – 8:00 pm “Beginners Only” Wanna try? Wanna remember how to? C’mon out!!! Wednesday July 11….6:30 – 8:00 pm Ladies...WASHINGTON GROVE CARES!
Washington Grove Cares (WGC) is sponsoring a cross-generational Musical Petting Zoo at Summer In The Parks (SITP) on Friday, July 20, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. The Musical Petting Zoo will give the kids a brief introduction to each instrument and the hands-on...I-495 & I-270 Managed Lanes Study
Public workshop in Clarksburg July 17 This study is part of the MDOT “Traffic Relief Plan” evaluating improvements in the I-495 and I-270 corridors. The website is www.495-270-P3.com and the new project newsletter can be accessed here...Communications Group Kickoff Meeting Thursday July 5, 2018
There was a great response to the call for the formation of a Communications Group.The mission of the temporary group is to prepare a report to the Town Council analyzing possibilities for optimizing communications for the Town to the citizenry. The group will have a...Woman’s Club Community Outreach Continues
Community Outreach is an important part of our Club, and this year, we’re adding a call for help from the Interfaith Works Clothing Center for children’s new underpants for boys and girls, from toddlers to teens. Their rules prohibit them from giving out...BULK TRASH COLLECTION SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 9, 2018
Materials may include furniture, appliances (nothing with freon like air conditioning units), rugs, large toys, small auto parts, etc. Material may NOT include construction by-products from your renovation projects, large automotive parts or tires. Items should not...Music Weekend is Coming!
Sweet Yonder Guts. Glory. Soul. All-women bluegrass band Friday, June 15, 7:30 – 10:30 p.m. At the Gazebo, Zoe Wadsworth Park Pizza and snow cones provided! BYOB!! Youth Recital and Reception Come enjoy Washington Grove’s rising stars! Saturday, June 16,...Annual Progressive Porch Party
Saturday, June 23, 2018, 5:00 p.m. The evening will begin at 5:00 PM with appetizers on the porch of Arlene & Jeff McCrehan (410 Brown Street); about 6:00 PM we will move to the main course at Mary & Charlie Challstrom’s (503 McCauley Street); and...July 4th Festivities Schedule
Wednesday, July 4th: 11:00 a.m., Costume Judging in Woodward Park Noon, Flag Raising and Parade to McCathran Hall; prizes, popsicles, bell-ringing, singing Saturday, July 7th: Baseball game 10:00AM Woodward Park 4:00 – 10:00pm Lake picnic; burgers, dogs and...Muskrats Get Ready!
July 4th will be upon us very soon. Muskrat Band members, new and old, dust off those instruments! All are welcome to join in the fun. Meet at 203 Grove Ave. at 11:00 AM. Please contact Kathy Lehman kat[email protected] or 301-926-2256 for more details.Lake Party Permits & Swim Lessons
Party Permits Summer is just around the corner! Maple Lake is a great venue for your party, wedding, or other assemblage. Just follow the link https://goo.gl/forms/g10fJ2Qo0oTJJFcN2 to make it official. New this year: permits will be issued via email and party hosts...Let’s Dance!
Betsy and Al Taylor, callers for Taylor Made Squares, are happy to announce we have enough dancers from Washington Grove and outside Washington Grove to form a viable group which will be regularly square dancing in McCathran Hall. Most replies to our request for...Washington Grove Cares!
Calling All Musicians! And Owners of Instruments from Near and Far! Washington Grove Cares is sponsoring a cross-generational Musical Petting Zoo at Summer In The Parks on Friday, July 20, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. A musical petting zoo allows kids to hear and...Group forming to improve official communications from the Town to residents
If you are interested in this topic please call or email Councilor Marida Hines (301-580-1026 or [email protected]) and ask to be included in outreach as the
Communications Group takes shape.