WEEKLY TOWN UPDATES
December 15, 2023
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Special Events
Holiday Gift Drive for Domestic Violence Victims
Winter Clothing Drive
Holiday Sing Along through Town, December 17
TOCC Book Club, December 18
The Great Zucchini, January 6
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Leaf Collection Ends on December 22
Residents should place all leaves at the curb for collection by 7 a.m. on Friday, December 22. The leaf collection crews will collect leaves from all Town streets on Friday, but once they clear a street, they will not return. If the crews are unable to collect leaves on the 22nd due to inclement weather, they will return the following week to complete collection.
After curbside leaf collection is over, all leaves must be placed in paper bags or reusable containers for yard waste collection on Mondays.
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Holiday Office Closure and Trash Collection Schedule
The Town office will be closed from Friday, December 22 through Tuesday, December 26 for the Christmas holiday and from Friday, December 29 through Tuesday, January 2 for the New Years holiday.
- Household trash will not be collected on Monday, December 25 or Monday, January 1 but will be collected on the next regularly-scheduled collection days for that route (Thursday, December 28 and Thursday, January 4).
- Recycling will be collected on the regular Wednesday schedule during both holiday weeks, but collection may carry over into Thursday of each week if it cannot be completed on Wednesday.
- Yard waste will be collected on Tuesday during both holiday weeks.
- Household organic waste (composting) will be collected on Wednesday, December 27 and Wednesday, January 3.
Happy holidays to all!
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Holiday Tips for Waste Collection Crews
Any holiday tips that residents wish to provide to the Town’s waste collection crews may be given directly to the crew members (either by hand or taped to a waste container in a conspicuous location) or mailed to the company at GCI Residential, Inc., 1701 Olive Street, Capitol Heights, MD 20743. Checks should be made out to Goode Companies. When mailing tips, please indicate if the tip is for a specific crew member or the entire crew. Below are the names of the waste collection crew members. Thank you.
Main Crew (Monday-Friday)
-- Jose Melendez
-- Sifelani Moyo Supplemental Crew (Monday & Wednesday)
-- Jorge Vasquez
-- Isaac Garcia
-- Nicholas Johnson
-- Budd Antonio Darrnell
-- Portillo Rodriguez Kerin
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Residents Encouraged to Complete Capital Crescent Trail 2.0 Facility Plan Survey
The Capital Crescent Trail 2.0 Facility Plan, which focuses on the stretch from downtown Bethesda to the D.C. border, aims to reimagine Montgomery County's most beloved paved trail. Serving as a cherished recreational path and a vital transportation link for 650,000 annual users, County residents are strongly encouraged to share their insights on the amenities they'd like to see incorporated.
Proposed amenities range from widening the trail to accommodate separate lanes for bicyclists and pedestrians to the addition of pollinator plants, benches, picnic areas, and restrooms. You can provide your input through two avenues, both open until January 2, 2024: by completing an online survey or by using an interactive map.
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For over a decade, the Town’s Community Relations Committee has conducted an annual holiday gift drive for survivors of domestic violence and their families. The generosity of Town residents has brightened the holidays for Montgomery County families who are struggling with the pernicious effects of domestic violence and trying to make ends meet. In previous years, Town donations have guaranteed that every child receiving counseling for exposure to domestic violence could receive holiday gifts. One hundred percent of the donations are applied to direct service. There are no administrative costs.
Here’s what you can do: 1) Donate gift cards in denominations of $10 to $50 from stores such as Target, Marshalls, Kohl’s, Safeway, Giant, or CVS; or 2) Write checks of any amount to “FJC Foundation” (Montgomery County Family Justice Center). Designate “Safe Start” in the memo line if you want the money to go to the children’s counseling program. Donations can be dropped off at Cathy Wolf’s house at 7624 Lynn Drive (please put in basket in carport) or Quynh Tran’s house at 7203 Ridgewood Avenue. You can also take your donation to the Town Office at 4301 Willow Lane, Monday-Friday, 9-5. If you want to receive a tax-deductible receipt, please include your name and email. The deadline for the holiday gift card drive is Friday, December 22 but donations will be accepted gratefully any time of year. Beneficiaries are clients of the Montgomery County Family Justice Center and Chesapeake Counseling (Safe Start). Questions? Email Cathy at cathrynwolf2@gmail.com or Quynh at vanstinger2205@gmail.com.
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Winter Clothing Drive Continues Thru February 29
It’s time to sort out your winter clothes. Please help the men, women and children who depend on Interfaith Works Clothing Center to keep them warm. They provide free clothing to 13,000 income-qualified residents each year, including nearly 6,000 children. Please donate clean, gently used or never used warm coats, gloves, mittens, scarves, hats, sweaters, pants and socks to those in need. Also needed are waterproof warm winter wear, for those who are outside in the cold rain or snow. The clothing box is located on the front porch of Marjorie Shaw and Barney Rush, at 6917 Maple Avenue (between Stanford and Pine Place); drop off any time.
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Holiday Sing Along Through Town, December 17
On Sunday, December 17, from 5 to 7 pm, neighbors of all ages are invited to walk through Town singing the songs of the season. We will meet at the Lawton Center at 4:45 p.m., and our final stop will be at the Dennison Garden followed by warm beverages and holiday treats at the home of a nearby neighbor. No need to RSVP but remember to wear headlamps and reflective clothing (if possible).
In case of inclement weather, this event may be postponed or cancelled. Please check for updates via Town Crier and the listserv on Sunday.
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TOCC Book Club, December 18
The Town of Chevy Chase Book Club will discuss In the Distance by Hernan Diaz on Monday, December 18 at 7 p.m. in the Town Hall. This book was a Pulitzer finalist in 2018, it’s in paperback, AND it’s only 240 pages! A Swedish immigrant walks across 19th century America; his experiences explode many of the myths surrounding our settlement of the West. Hope to see you there!
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The Great Zucchini, January 6
Join us on Saturday, January 6 at 3:30 p.m. in the Lawton Center Social Hall for The Great Zucchini, Washington’s funniest, and most magical, preschool and kindergarten entertainer. The Great Zucchini will perform a colorful magic show where every child is a star and guaranteed to laugh! Space is limited, so please RSVP soon.
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Chevy Chase at Home (CC@H)
CC@H is a member organization providing social and educational programs to neighbors of all ages and support services to older adults. You can learn more at www.chevychaseathome.org.
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Free COVID Test Kits & Masks
The Town has free COVID test kits and N95 masks in the Town office. The kits and masks are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.
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