WEEKLY TOWN UPDATES
October 28, 2022
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It’s not too late to donate toward the purchase of food gift cards for the 14th Annual Town Thanksgiving Dinner effort. Georgia Guhin’s mail slot at 4006 Rosemary Street, Chevy Chase, MD 20815 is open 24/7 for mail and contactless drop-off. Please make checks payable to YMCA-YFS. If you prefer, you can drop off a check Monday, Wednesday or Friday to the Town Office or send an email to the Town Office at townoffice@townofchevychase.org to arrange for someone to stop by to pick up your donation. Donations of any amount are greatly appreciated to help purchase a $100 food card for 100 MCPS families this Thanksgiving season. Food insecurity remains a persistent challenge for many families in Montgomery County. Rising grocery prices have only exacerbated the strain on family budgets. Thank you to the many neighbors who have already contributed to the Town’s holiday effort this year.
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Permit Parking Around Lawton Center Suspended During Early VotingThe Town will suspend the permit parking restrictions on streets around the Lawton Center to accommodate early voting for the general election. Bags will be placed over the permit parking signs on Monday, October 31 and removed on Friday, November 4.
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Leaf vacuuming began on October 23 and will continue through December 23. Please rake leaves to the edge of the curb for collection. If you or your landscape company plan to use gas-powered leaf blowers this fall (allowed from October 15 to December 31), please refrain from using them before 10 a.m. or after 6 p.m. on weekdays and before 12 p.m. or after 6 p.m. on weekends.
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Every year, from November to February, the Town’s Community Relations Committee sponsors a Winter Clothing Drive for those in need. We donate to Interfaith Works who distribute to 13,000 income-qualified county residents, including nearly 6,000 children. Please donate clean, gently used, or never worn items: coats, gloves, mittens, scarves, hats, sweaters, pants, and socks. Also needed is waterproof warm winter wear for those who are outside in the cold rain or snow. Since the Town Hall is still open only part time, the clothing box will be located on the front porch of Marjorie Shaw and Barney Rush, at 6917 Maple Avenue (between Stanford and Pine Place).
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It’s time for the TOCC Holiday Gift Drive when Town residents help Montgomery County families who are victims of domestic violence. The adult beneficiaries are clients of the Montgomery County Family Justice Center, and the children are clients of Chesapeake Counseling’s Safe Start program. One hundred percent of the donations are applied to direct service. There are no administrative costs.
There are two donation options: 1) gift cards in denominations from $10 to $50 for stores such as Target, Marshalls, Kohl's, Ross, Safeway, and Giant or 2) checks made out to MCFJC Foundation. Please reference TOCC holiday drive on your check. Donations can be delivered to the Town Office (open on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday) or dropped off at 7624 Lynn Drive (basket in carport) or at 7203 Ridgewood Avenue. (To receive an acknowledgment for tax purposes, be sure to include your name and e-mail address.)
This year the need to support families suffering from domestic violence is even more critical. As an aftereffect of the pandemic, caseloads at the Montgomery County Family Justice Center have increased substantially, and the demand for mental health services has skyrocketed. Counseling services for children exposed to domestic violence is crucial as both an intervention for their trauma and for breaking the cycle of abuse. Annual donations from the Town of Chevy Chase have had a substantial impact on our County’s ability to offer direct services to clients. As in past years, we ask you to consider extending a helping hand to these needy families. This drive is coordinated by the Community Relations Committee. Thanks in advance for your generosity!
Gift cards and checks for the Holiday Gift Drive will be collected through Friday, December 23 but will be accepted gratefully at any time of year. Checks received before December 9 will be deposited by December 23. Checks received from December 10 to 23 will be deposited by January 15. If you have questions, contact Cathy Wolf at cathrynwolf2@gmail.com.
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Join us as we watch Luca in the Town Hall on Friday, November 11 at 5:30 pm. Luca is a PG-rated animated film released by Pixar in 2021. Set on the Italian Riviera, the film centers on the adventures of a sea monster boy who has the ability to assume human form while on land. The movie has a runtime of 95 minutes. Come at 5:30 p.m. for pizza, snacks, and juice. The movie will start at 6 p.m. A responsible adult must accompany all children. RSVP to townoffice@townofchevychase.org or 301-654-7144 by November 7.
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The TOCC Book Club will meet on November 14 at 7 p.m. in the Town Hall to discuss The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Reid. The historical novel follows a Hollywood starlet Evelyn Hugo as she sits down for a tell-all interview with a struggling journalist. The Cuban American actress pulls back the curtain on her seven marriages, Hollywood scandals, betrayals, and woe. All are welcome.
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Squeals on Wheels is bringing bunnies, guinea pigs, ducks, chickens, and other animals to the Lawton Center grounds on Sunday, November 20 from 1 to 3 p.m.! Kids and adults are welcome to pet and meet the animals. We will have coffee, juice, and snacks for all to enjoy. You will find us on the grassy area adjacent to the playground.
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On December 11 from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Town Hall, support young entrepreneurs (ages 6-14) by shopping at the holiday bazaar featuring artwork, jewelry, treats, and more. Gift wrapping will be offered at this event organized by Town teen Piya Scielzo with the support of the Community Relations Committee. Admission is free.
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The Town has COVID test kits and N95 masks available for pick up at the Town office on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The kits and masks are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.
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The Town office is staffed from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. On other days, most employees telework. There may be someone to assist on Tuesdays and Thursdays, but please contact the office in advance. |
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