NEWS & MORE IN OUR COMMUNITY
SILVER SPRING REGIONAL AREA
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COUNTY WEB SITE
Great links to many County resources
and more!
RECENT NEWSLETTER WORTH CHECKING OUT
- Safe Silver Spring Newsletter HERE.
- IMPACT Silver Spring HERE.
- Creative Colony Newsletter HERE.
- Park & Planning InfoShare HERE
- Silver Spring Town Center, Inc. HERE.
- SSTCi's Winter Programming (through March) HERE.
- This Week in Takoma HERE.
- Takoma for the Holidays HERE.
- Downtown Silver Spring Holiday Happenings HERE.
- Takoma Langley Crossroads Development Authority HERE
"TO DO" CALENDARS FOR SILVER SPRING
Silver Spring general downtown area
Visit Montgomery (Countywide but searchable to Silver Spring)
SSTCi Winter Progam in the Civic Building HERE
CultureSpotMC
SilverSpringInc
Downtown Silver Spring
(Ellsworth Dr, by the Fountain)
Silver Spring A&E District
Takoma Park
Takoma/Silver Spring Voice
Old Takoma
Cultural Arts Center (TPSS MC)
Busy's Blog (Art-centric happenings)
The Fillmore
American Film Institute (AFI)
Meditation Museum Upcoming Events
DIRECTORIES
All storefronts throughout downtown
Downtown Silver Spring 'core' (Ellsworth)
Chamber of Commerce
Know of other on-line community calendars or directories specific to Silver Spring?
e-mail us HERE
DEVELOPMENT FINDER & ZONING
Map of proposed developments
Zoning Information +
FUN FOR THE HOLIDAYS
NEWS-u-CAN-SHARE
(BRIEF) CHRONOLOGICAL LISTING OF SAMPLE HAPPENINGS
SOME RECURRING EVENTS
NEWS u CAN SHARE
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COUNTY GOVERNMENT HOLIDAY SCHEDULE HERE
Leggett to Hold First FY16 Operating Budget Public Forum; Residents’ Input Crucial in Determining Priorities
- Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett is holding the first of five budget forums the first week in January to seek input from residents about Fiscal Year 2016 Operating Budget priorities. The forum will begin at 7 p.m. on Monday, January 5 at the BlackRock Center for the Arts 12901 Town Commons Drive, Germantown*. “Public forums give residents an opportunity to tell me what’s important to them as I prepare next year’s operating budget for submission to the County Council on March 16,” said Leggett. “Input from residents for the FY16 budget is crucial in helping me determine the County’s budget priorities.” See full press release HERE.
THE BUDGET FORUM FOR THE SILVER SPRING REGIONAL AREA IS SET FOR WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14th 7pm IN THE CIVIC BUILDING.
- Help us spread the word to your networks. The County Executive will be bringing his Budget Forum for fiscal year 2016 (which begins July 1, 2015) to Silver Spring Wednesday, January 14th at 7pm in the Silver Spring Civic Building. This is a great time to provide input into the County’s budget process. It is also a great opportunity for newer members of the community to get a sense of our local public sector fiscal process. Questions and comments will be welcome. Please begin getting together with your neighbors, business associates, organization, non-profit, civic group, faith community, and others to prepare your input… And help us spread the word!
Health Coverage: Enrollment for health coverage under the Affordable Care Act is open until February 15, 2015.
- Check our sign up locations section for information on where you can go to meet in person with a health navigator for assistance in enrolling. If you enrolled last year through Maryland Health Connection, you must re-enroll by December 18 to continue receiving any financial assistance. If you do not enroll by December 18, your current coverage will continue but with no financial assistance. The Capital Region Health Connector is working through the Maryland Health Connection, the state’s online insurance marketplace (www.marylandhealthconnection.gov), to provide quality, affordable health insurance coverage to individuals and families across Montgomery and Prince George’s counties. NOTE: There are many opportunities to some up right here in Silver Spring, including in the Civic Building, Long Branch, HHS locations and more. See all listing of locations and dates from the link found HERE.
New Montgomery County Grants Portal and MLK Day of Service: Register your project now!
- See details in a one of our recent e-blast HERE for details
FUN FOR THE HOLIDAYS
- Holiday Movie Night FRIDAY DECEMBER 19: We'll be showing a holidy movie to get everyone in the spirit. All movies are G-rated. For all ages. FREE! See HERE for flyer. 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Long Branch Community Center
- Ice skating in Veterans Plaza: Go for a spin or two - or three!... enJoy the sights and sounds of Silver Spring while you ice skate the night away... (Have you seen the little penguins to help children skate? Simply adorable!) More HERE.
- Holiday Classics at the American Film Institute: See full line-up of Holiday movies for the whole family HERE.
- Downtown Silver Spring Holiday Happenings HERE. (Carols and performances every Saturday... PLUS lots of opportunities to enjoy and gift!)
- Takoma for the Holidays HERE. (An amazing list of wonderful holiday happenings!)
- The Meditation Museum has various Holiday gatherings... See full list HERE.
- Silver Spring Stage Presents Mrs. Bob Cratchit's Wild Christmas Binge - Imaginative and Off-the Wall Holiday Show - Runs December 12 to December 21... Silver Spring Stage Asks Audience to Donate for Holiday Food Drive: Silver Spring Stage presents Mrs. Bob Cratchit's Wild Christmas Binge by Christopher Durang, directed by Star Johnson and produced by Joseph Coracle, Pauline Griller-Mitchell and Star Johnson, a hilarious parody of the Christmas Carol story from the viewpoint of a stressed out Mrs. Cratchit. Christmas will never be the same! Mrs. Bob Cratchit's Wild Christmas Binge will perform two weekends December 12 to December 21, 2014.... More HERE.
- Give Local this Holiday Season: This holiday season, Fenton Street Market will provide two unique ways to shop in Silver Spring. During the month of December, FSM will operate HOLIDAZE: a pop-up shop inside Pyramid Atlantic. And, on Saturday, December 20 from 9am to 3pm, FSM will host its third annual outdoor Holiday Market on Veterans Plaza in downtown Silver Spring. HOLIDAZE is a new venture that will combine the quality locally-made products shoppers expect from the market with the convenience of an indoor shop. The first of its kind in Silver Spring, the shop will feature curated products from regular FSM vendors, all local makers and artists. Shoppers will be able to find presents for everyone on their lists: screenprinted posters, locally-designed sweatshirts, crocheted animals, handmade jewelry, fair trade coffee, organic bath products, hand thrown ceramic bowls, and much more. HOLIDAZE will host workshops and parties, so shoppers can make their own gifts - as well as enjoy the holiday season. The shop will be open from noon to 8pm on the following days: December 17-23.... More HERE
VACANCIES IN OUR B/C/Cs
(County Boards, Committees, and Commissions)
Applications due December 19
- Adult Public Guardianship Review Board
- Agricultural Advisory Committee
- Department of Permitting Services Advisory Committee
- Commission on Juvenile Justice
- Solid Waste Advisory Committee
- Victim Services Advisory Board
Applications due January 9
- Commission on Aging
- Commission on Common Ownership Communities
- Firearm Safety Committee
- Historic Preservation Commission
- Commission on Juvenile Justice
- Sign Review Board
- Strathmore Hall Foundation, Inc. Board of Directors
To apply and for more info go HERE.
KEY TO KEEP!
ADVISORY GROUPS
Schedule & Meeting Notice
Montgomery County has many "Boards, Committees, and Commissions" that provide opportunities for community members to participate in the civic discourse and provide advice to the elected local officials. These meetings are OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Everyone is invited welcome to attend. There are four Advisory Groups that are of particular relevance to the Silver Spring Regional Area. These include:
[] Silver Spring Citizens Advisory Board - Meets 2nd Monday of each month*, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Building (Committees meet 4th Monday of each month*. 7:00 p.m.) See HERE for more.
[] Silver Spring Urban District Advisory Committee - Meets 3rd Thursday of each month*, 3:30 p.m., at the Urban District Office (at the Fire Station.) See HERE for more.
[] Silver Spring Arts & Entertainment Advisory Committee - Meets 2nd Tuesday in Jan., Apr., Sept., Nov. *, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Building. See HERE for more.
[] Silver Spring Transportation Management District - Meets 2nd Thursday of each month*, 8:00 a.m., at the Discovery Communications Building. See HERE for more.
[] Silver Spring Youth Advisory Council- Meets every other Wednesday October through May*, 7:00 p.m., at the Civic Building/
(*Some months may change the exact date of the meetings due to Holidays. Details are usually provided far in advance through this e-blast.) {See HERE for complete list of all "B/C/C" in the County... See above for current vacancies. Application is open to all County residents.}
KEY COUNCIL LINKS
(You may want to keep this list for future reference!)
COMMUNITY ACCESS PILOT PROGRAM
Community Access Pilot Program for the Silver Spring Civic Building and Veterans Plaza
FY15 CAPP application now available! This highly successful program continues to facilitate many organizations accessing the Civic Building and Veterans Plaza for community building efforts. The application process is easy to complete.
Silver Spring Civic Building at Veterans Plaza is now accepting FY15 CAPP applications. For more information about the Community Access Pilot Program (CAPP), please contact Eric Rasch, Operations Manager, Silver Spring Civic Building at Veterans Plaza. e-mail HERE.
- NOTE: a CAPP application does NOT guarantee you a specific date. Only a deposit does.
CRITICAL #s TO KEEP HANDY
9-1-1
Life threatening EMERGENCY
3-1-1
COUNTY INFORMATION on most anything
(If in doubt, call 3-1-1 )
240-777-0311
Alternate 311 number (if you are calling from areas adjacent to, near to, or from other counties)
240-773-TIPS (8477)
ANONYMOUS CRIME TIPS
301-279-8000
To contact the police for NON-emergencies
240-876-2911
Urban District HOTLINE - for downtown issues needing immediate attention
301-949-3010
Park Police- 24 hours
301-670-8080
Parks Service Center – problems or repairs in parks (Callers will get a repair ticket # they can track)
STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION [SHA]
Graffiti, pot holes (on Ga Ave, Colesville, E/W Hwy, New Hampshire and other State Roads)
{ For local and county roads: 3-1-1 }
Main County “Portal” HERE.
Mobile link to downtown establishments directory HERE.
SAMPLE HAPPENINGS
SPECIAL NOTICE TO ALL GROUPS THAT SEEK TO LIST EVENTS IN OUR COMMUNITY e-BLAST 'SAMPLE HAPPENINGS'
Please note that we are migrating our listing of arts*, entertainment, and community celebrations 'sample happenings' to the newly created "Visit Montgomery" site http://visitmontgomery.com/ This site has a robust interface for identifying what is happening in different regions of the County, including the capacity to focus on Silver Spring. You are encouraged to register and enter your event in this FREE calendar. Its guidelines are simple and straightforward:
- All events must take place within Montgomery County
- Events must appeal to visitors and be practical for visitors to attend
- Event entries must include title, date, location, time, cost (if any), and a description—including contact info for more information.
- Montgomery County CVB reserves the right to edit or reject any event for any reason
We will continue listing civic happenings in our e-blast AND make consistent references to this new excellent calendar - as well as others - that provide a wealth of information for what is happening in Silver Spring.
(*Art groups that are memebers of the Montgomery County Arts and Humanities also list their events in the user-friendly site http://www.culturespotmc.com/ which is also searchable by location; i.e. Silver Spring.)
RECURRING MARKETS +
YEAR ROUND - Saturdays
FreshFarm Farmers Market*
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Ellsworth Dr. (Downtown Silver Spring)
More info: HERE
YEAR ROUND – Sundays
Takoma Park Farmers Market*
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Laurel Ave. (Takoma Park)
More info: HERE
YEAR ROUND – Select dates throughout the year
AFI Film Festivals (Coming up: European Union Film Festival!)
American Film Institute
More info at: HERE
YEAR ROUND - Every Last Friday of each Month
Ethiopian Poetry Reading
7pm – Civic Building
More info on sponsoring organization: HERE
YEAR ROUND - Every 2nd Thursday
Contra Dancing
7-9 pm – Civic Building
More info on sponsoring organization: HERE
RESTAURANT ROUND-UP
- La Malinche has flamenco dance shows Oct. 16 and 30 7-8 p.m. More HERE.
- Super Savor Sundays at the DoubleTree Hotel Silver Spring welcomes everyone to Super Savor Sundays featuring Direct TV’s NFL Sunday Ticket broadcast on big-screen TVs in the Savor restaurant. More HERE.
- Mrs K is turning out to be quite the 'modern classic'. @MrsKsBarrelBar On September 11: #BowDownToBourbon Small Batch Bourbon Tasting www.mrsks.com
- Cubanos is offering Cuban music on Friday nights 7-9 p.m.
- El Golfo continues its Wednesday night Jazz series. More HERE.
- McGinty's offers a wide range of entertainment alternatives; something different every night - see HERE.
(Know of others? Send it in (e-mail HERE) with "Restaurant Round Up" on the subject line.)
MORE INFO & DISCLAIMER
@reemberto
"The Silver Spring Regional Center Director, Reemberto Rodriguez, is 'tweeting' @reemberto"
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*DISCLAIMER: The SSRC takes no responsibility for the accuracy of this information. We are simply 'passing it through.' Please confirm with sponsor before making final and definitive plans!
NOTE: "Happenings" listed here are representative of what is going on in the Silver Spring Regional Area. Items listed are intended to be relevant to a wide audience. This list is not intended to be comprehensive. Please check in with your particular civic organization, school, faith community, affinity group, etc., for an array of additional happenings that might be relevant to you. If you run across something that you'd like to share with the broader Silver Spring Regional Area community, please e-mail HERE. Thanks!
LAST UPDATED:
August 18 2014
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Silver Spring Regional Area
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