Text Box: TOWN RESIDENT’S COLLECTION ON VIEW AT CLARA BARTON A collection of International Red Cross medals on loan by town resident James McGunnigle, plus American Red Cross service and volunteer pins from 1918 – 1967 is on view at the Clara Barton House during the month of June. It is part of a special exhibit, "Service and Honor in the Red Cross." The exhibit includes two original certificates, one from Cuba and one from Strasbourg, France, which Clara Barton received in appreciation of work she performed with the Red Cross. The exhibit is available for viewing as part of guided tours that begin on each hour from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. daily. Text Box: LOCAL CHURCH HOLDS SUMMER MUSIC CAMP The Church of the Redeemer’s third-annual Summer Music Camp will take place Monday, August 4 – Friday, August 8, 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. daily. The camp, designed for children and youth ages 7-15 (campers must have completed first grade), will be staffed by Redeemer’s Director of Music, Tom Smith, and two professional musical educators from the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Tuition for the week is $300. This includes a non-refundable fee of $100 due at registration. Camp highlights include: - Utilization of portions of the Orff and Dalcroze methodologies ; Study of rhythm through motion; Study of basic vocal production and solfege; Introduction to reading musical notation; Demonstration of the church’s new pipe organ; and arts and crafts and outdoor recreation time. Lunch and a snack provided daily. Scholarships available for those who cannot afford tuition For more information, please contact Thomas Smith, Director of Music, at (301) 229-3770, or by e-mail at music.redeemer@verizon.net. Registration materials are available on the parish website.<http://redeemerbethesda.org/documents/SummerMusicCampRegistrationMaterials.pdf> Deadline for registration is June 15, 2008. Space is limited to Text Box: BE SURE TO VISIT THE PARK FOLK FESTIVAL THIS WEEKEND!

STROLLERS APPRECIATE

FOLIAGE CUT-BACKS

 

      Those who enjoy strolling on town sidewalks appreciate the efforts made by some residents to cut back plant growth so it is not necessary to avoid or duck the foliage.  This is particularly important because town sidewalks are very narrow and don’t meet the current width code.

      Beautiful as your landscaping may be, it should be confined to your own yard. 

      Since many people walk directly from their front doors to their cars, they are unaware that they are causing such a problem. Why not take a short walk around the outside of your property, equipped with clippers, and cut down all foliage that gets in the way?

      It would be much appreciated by the walkers. 

Text Box: GLEN ECHO PARK:THEN AND WOW! An annual family festival, “Then and Wow!” takes place at Glen Echo Park on Saturday, June 28 from 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.. This festival celebrates the park’s past and present with amusement rides and games popular in years past, dance lessons in the beautiful Spanish Ballroom, Park tours, music, and roving performers. There will be something for everyone! . Text Box: NEED NEW RECYCLING BIN? If your green recycling bin has been damaged, or if you are a new resident and didn’t find a bin when you moved in, you are eligible for a new one. You may also ask for an extra if one bin is insufficient. Just call the town office and indicate if you are trading in an old one or ordering a new one.