Text Box: AROUND TOWN Text Box: 18 PIECES EQUIPMENT FOR USE at “NEVER CROWDED” WEIGHT ROOM The Cabin John Community Center offers a wonderful opportunity for local residents to exercise on more than 18 pieces of heavy-duty work-out equipment, including a new step machine, in a room that is almost like one’s own private weight room. In addition to the new large equipment, there are balance balls, free weights, elastic bands and a mat, plus TV, radio, and air-conditioning. The weight room is open five days a week. Newcomers can try it out free the first time; thereafter it is $135/yr., $80 for six months, or $55 for three months. For hours or further information, call 301-229-0010. The Center is located at 7425 MacArthur Blvd., Cabin John. Text Box: EVENTS AT CLARA BARTON COMMUNITY CENTER Clara Barton Homework Club—All 2nd-5th graders are invited to join this after school club, which takes place on Tuesdays and Thursday from 4:00-6:00 p.m. from Oct. 11-Dec. 15. In addition to homework assistance by an onsite teacher, there will be recreation, games, and arts & crafts upon completion of study time. Tutoring is anticipated in all subjects, especially math, reading, and English. The cost is $80 for 20 sessions, payable to the Montgomery County Recreation Dept., and $45 to the Friends of the Clara Barton Community Center for supplies, snacks, etc. MacArthur Blvd. Café—Friday night fun on the second Friday of each month from Oct. 14-May 12 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Membership is open to anyone in grades 3-6. Activities may include billiards, bingo, DJ dances, games, ping-pong, crafts, etc. The annual fee is $20. Sponsored by the Montgomery County Recreation Dept. Family Fun Nights—Friday, Oct. 20, 6:00-8:30 p.m. DJ, dancing, games, billiards, prizes, refreshments. $10 for kids 10 and under, $15 for adults. Sponsored by Montgomery County Recreation Dept.

 

next town council meeting

 

Monday,  October 9—8:00 p.m.

Glen Echo Town Hall

Contact the clerk-treasurer to add an item to the agenda
Text Box: MEETING PLACE AVAILABLE TO ALL AT CABIN JOHN COMMUNITY CENTER Any group of people can hold meeting without charge at the Cabin John Community Center at 7425 MacArthur Blvd., Cabin John. All is necessary is to call 301-229-0010 to inquire about availability. Text Box: TRASH/RECYCLING COLLECTION TIMES Tuesday & Friday--all trash, except heavyweight objects. Tuesday--recyclables, including plastic, metal and glass. Newspapers tied or in paper grocery bags. Wednesday—garden refuse, cut into four-foot lengths and tied, placed in compostable leaf/grass bags, or in a large trash container labeled “Recycling” and used only for yard waste. Last Friday of the month--heavy or large quantity of discardables. If you have any trash or recycling pick up problems call Waste Management directly at 301-340-0774 and ask for Dispatch.