Text Box: COMMUNITY CENTER TO HOLD FLEA MARKET & YARD SALE The Clara Barton Community Center in Cabin John will be holding its annual spring flea market and community yard sale on Saturday, May 13, from 10:00-3:00. Six-foot tables may be rented for $5 each. Spaces measuring 7’x7’ will be $25. The sale will be held in the social hall at 7425 MacArthur Blvd. Call 301-229-0010 for more information. Text Box: SUMMER JOB OPPORTUNITIES AT CLARA BARTON CENTER The Clara Barton Community Center in Cabin John needs camp counselors this summer. Minimum age is 16 years. Staff will be selected based on activity skills, enthusiasm and ability t o work with children. For more information please contact Modestine Snead, 301-229-0010 Text Box: DISCOVERY CREEK PLANS TO BUILD NEW STRUCTURE By Jerry Bodlander The Glen Echo Park Partnership voted to allow Discovery Creek to draw up plans to use the area behind the Crystal Pool sign for an enclosed structure, Mayor Debbie Beers told the town council last month. She said the vote doesn’t necessarily imply approval of those plans, although it appears to be tantamount to approval. She said she was one of only two votes against the proposal. As a representative of Glen Echo on the partnership board, she said one of the main reasons for opposing the partnership idea is because it could result in added development of the park. Councilwoman Nancy Long said the proposal envisions a structure behind the Crystal Pool façade and that an initial drawing is taller than the historic remnant of the pool. She said the larger issue is that the agreement the partnership signed with the county allows it to decide where buildings go. No public hearings are required, unlike if the National Park Service was doing a project. Both Mayor Beers and Councilmember Long expressed concern that a private entity (Discovery Creek) is being allowed to build in the park with no public comment required. They noted that the group’s area is often closed, and requires an entrance fee when it is open. This reduces the amount of the park available to the general public. They also voiced concern that as development increases, open space at the park decreases. Mayor Beers said she expects this will occur again as the partnership looks for ways to raise money. One way is to rent space. This in turn could increase the number of visitors, ultimately impacting the town adversely. Text Box: JAZZ MASS CONCERT AT REDEEMER CHURCH A Jazz Mass composed by Dr. William E. Smith will be performed at the Church of the Redeemer on Sunday, Apr. 30 at 5:00 p.m. This concert setting of the Ordinary of the Mass blends sacred text with a traditionally secular musical style. Dr. Smith is Assistant Professor of Music at American University. Everyone is invited to attend. The Church is located on Benalder Rd. adjacent to the Glen Echo Shopping Center. Text Box: `FREE HALL EVENTS FOR GLEN ECHO RESIDENTS The following activities booked at the town hall are free for town residents: Sunday, April 2, noon-5:00 p.m.—C&O CANAL ASSN. BOARD MEETING Monday, April 10, 8:00 p.m.—TOWN COUNCIL MEETING Saturday, April 29, 7:30 p.m.—GLEN ECHO FILM FESTIVAL Every Wednesday, 8:00-10:30 p.m. English Country Dance. Live music. No experience or partner needed. Sponsored by Folklore Society of Greater Washington.