WEEKLY TOWN UPDATES
October 13, 2023
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Special Events
15th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Baskets, October 1-30
Fall Festival, October 15
Flu Clinic, October 17Coffee and Playdate in the Park, October 22
CCFD Station 7 Open House, October 28TOCC Book Club, October 30
Theatre Night, November 4
LEGO Fair, November 12
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Corso Application Accepted by Planning Department120 Day Review Period Has Begun
Corso Chevy Chase’s development application has been accepted by the County Planning Department for review.. The application documents include the Preliminary Plan (which reviews the lot/subdivision), the Site Plan (which reviews the project for zoning conformance and design), and the Forest Conservation Plan.
The date of official acceptance was October 4, which marked the start of the mandatory 120-day review period. Based on the acceptance date and review period, the project will follow the below schedule: -- Pre-Development Review Committee Meeting: 10/16/2023 -- Development Review Committee Meeting: 10/24/2023 -- First Resubmittal by Corso: 11/8/2023 -- Final Resubmittal by Corso: 11/28/2023 -- Agency Approval Letters Due: 12/18/2023 -- Planning Staff Report Posting: 1/22/2024 -- Planning Board Hearing: 2/1/2024 The Town will continue to review these documents as it must provide initial comments by noon on Friday, October 20 so that the Planning Department can transmit all comments to Corso for discussion at the Development Review Committee (DRC) meeting on October 24. At its October 11 meeting, the Council discussed the Town’s participation in the plan review process and our interest in reviewing specific elements of the plan, including site access, stormwater management, tree protection, lighting, phasing plans, landscape plans, building materials, etc. Residents may review the application documents and provide comments to the Town Council at townoffice@townofchevychase.org.
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Leaf Collection to Begin on October 16
Leaf vacuuming will begin on October 16 and continue through December 22. Please rake leaves to the edge of the curb for collection, and please make sure that your leaves are not contaminated by cans, sticks, bottles, or rocks.
If you or your landscape company plan to use gas-powered leaf blowers this fall (allowed from October 15 to December 31), please follow the Town’s quiet hours schedule and 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. Better yet, please encourage/ask your landscapers to continue using the electric-powered leaf blowers they have been using over the last two years that the Town has had a partial ban on GPLBs in place.
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The Town’s 15th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner effort is off to a good start. A huge thanks to our neighbors who have contributed to help us purchase grocery cards for all 100 families. There is still time to participate. Here’s how you can help.
Drop off/mail a check payable to YMCA/YFS or Giant or Aldi gift cards to Georgia Guhin (4006 Rosemary Street, Chevy Chase, MD 20815) between October 1 and 31. With record high prices at the grocery stores, 100% of your donation of any amount will help MCPS families in need with food over the Thanksgiving Holiday.
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2023 Fall Festival, October 15
The Town is partnering with the Lawton Center to host the 2023 Fall Fest. The event will take place on Sunday, October 15 from 12 to 3 p.m. at the Lawton Center parking lot. Join us for pumpkin painting, moon bounces, music performance by the BCC Jazz Band, and so much more! All ages welcome!
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Flu Clinic, October 17- Adventist HealthCare will administer flu shots on Tuesday, October 17 from 2 to 7 p.m. in the Town Hall.
- Shots will be administered to anyone nine years of age and up.
- The cost for the standard vaccine for those without Medicare Part B is $35.
- There is no charge if Medicare Part B is your primary insurance.
- Cash and checks (payable to LifeWork Strategies) are accepted.
- A high dose vaccine ($80) is available for persons 65 years of age and older.
Please sign up for the program by Friday, October 13. You must sign up to receive a flu shot.
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Coffee and Playdate in the Park, October 22
Meet old and new neighbors (with or without kids) for coffee & snacks while the kids burn off energy at the Lawton Center playground (4301 Willow Lane) on Sunday, October 22, from 3:30 to 5 p.m.
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CCFD Station 7 Open House, October 28
Get an inside view of your local firehouse at this annual event on Saturday, October 28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Chevy Chase Fire Department Station 7 (8001 Connecticut Avenue).
Meet the firefighters and EMTs who serve the Chevy Chase community! Activities:
-- Fire Engine rides
-- The Extreme Dual Slide
-- Fire helmets, balloons, badges, stickers, and coloring books for children
-- Fire Safety education handouts Displays and Demonstrations:
-- Firefighting demonstration
-- Station 7 Fire & HazMat apparatus display
-- The Jaws of Life car extraction demo by BCCFRS
-- MD State Canine Police demo Refreshments:
-- Hot Dogs
-- Chips
-- Soda
-- Water
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TOCC Book Club, October 30
Our Town of Chevy Chase Book Club will meet October 30 at 7 p.m. in the Town Hall to discuss Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese. A 3-generation saga of an Indian family plagued by drowning, this book explores what makes family and the impact of generational change. Looks long, but it reads really fast! Sponsored by the Community Relations Committee; all are welcome.
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Theatre Night, November 4
The Community Relations Committee has secured 20 tickets for a center section orchestra performance of The Mountaintop at the Round House Theatre on Saturday, November 4 at 8 p.m. at a reduced price of $41.25 per ticket. A pre-show talk with Ryan Rillette, Artistic Director of Round House Theatre, is included at no additional cost. Details about this play are available at https://bit.ly/RHTTheMountaintop.
Tickets are available on a first come, first-served basis, with payment via check or Stripe. For payment details, email townoffice@townofchevychase.org with your name and desired number of tickets.
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LEGO Fair, November 12
Join us for the inaugural TOCC LEGO fair at the Town Hall on Sunday, November 12 from 2 to 4 p.m.! Prizes will be awarded across three age groups (8 & under, 9-15, and 16 & over) in categories of best structure, vehicle, landscape (coloring), still scene, and most creative! You may submit a custom build for display or, for a larger build/multiple items, entrants may reserve half of a 6-foot table. To register by November 9, please email townoffice@townofchevychase.org with entrant’s name, age, address, and a brief description of the submission. All ages welcome! Sponsored by the Community Relations Committee. Questions, contact Howard Berkof at hberkof@yahoo.com.
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Chevy Chase at Home (CC@H)
CC@H is a member organization providing social and educational programs to neighbors of all ages and support services to older adults. You can learn more at www.chevychaseathome.org.
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