Special Events

Acoustics and Ales and Tails!, April 6
Woman's Club of Chevy Chase Art Show, April 12-14

Trash and Treasures, April 13-14
Community Recycling & Shredding Event, April 13
World of Beer Happy Hour, April 19
Go-Electric EcoFest, April 28
TOCC Book Club, April 29

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April 10 Town Council Meeting

The Town Council will hold its regular monthly meeting on April 10 in the Town Hall and by Zoom video conference. The agenda for this meeting is available here.

Please note that each Council meeting features a public comment period during which any resident may address the Town Council on any topic of interest or concern.  The scope of the comment period is not limited to items on the agenda, so please feel free to join in person or by Zoom to share your thoughts on issues such as Town programs and services, major projects that are underway in and around Town, and traffic and pedestrian safety. We look forward to hearing from you.

2024 Town Council Election & Annual Meeting

The Town’s Election and Annual Meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. Town residents will select three candidates in the 2024 election, each to serve on the Council for a 2-year term. Candidate nominating petitions are due by 5 p.m. on April 16. A nominating petition was included in the March newsletter and is available on the Town website.

Balloting will be undertaken by mail and drop box only. Balloting materials and information on the nominated candidates will be mailed to all residents approximately 2 weeks before the election. In order for a resident’s vote to be counted, ballot return envelopes must either be mailed by May 7 and received by May 14 or placed in the drop box outside the Town Hall by 5 p.m. on May 7.  

The Annual Meeting will be held on May 7 at 7 p.m. in the Town Hall and via Zoom and will include a public hearing on the proposed FY25 budget. The budget will be available for review on the Town website by April 16. More information on the election and budget is available on the Town website.

Woman's Club of Chevy Chase Art Show, April 12-14

The Woman's Club of Chevy Chase (WCCC) is pleased to present its 48th annual Community Art Show and Sale!

-- Friday, April 12 - 2-6 p.m.
-- Saturday, April 13 -  11 a.m.-5 p.m.
-- Sunday, April 14 - 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

This is a popular show you won't want to miss!  With over 130 artists and 400 works of art, the 48th Annual Community Art Show and Sale welcomes local and aspiring artists to display and sell their original pieces of art. Their work is featured in 10 categories: Photography, Portraits, Mixed Media, Acrylics, Smalls, Oils, Pastels, Watercolors, Prints and Drawings, and Other Media (fine craft media such as glass, wood, metal, and paper).

The judge for this year's show is Eric Westbrook. Eric lives locally and is a painter, illustrator, and art instructor. He is an experienced judge of art shows and competitions.

This Community Art Show and Sale supports scholarships for art students.

Ample free parking behind the building! (Turn onto Dunlop at the firehouse, turn right into the clubhouse parking lot.)

Address: Woman's Club of Chevy Chase, 7931 Connecticut Avenue

Contact: wcccartshow@gmail.com

Visit:  wcccmaryland.org for more details

Cost: Free

Community Recycling & Shredding Event, April 13

The following services will be provided on April 13, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Lawton Center Parking Lot

• Shred Your Documents: Shred Ace will shred documents. Staples and paper clips are okay. No batteries, binders, or books.
• Recycle Clothing and Home Goods: The Interfaith Works Clothing Center will collect clothing and home goods to donate to low-income County residents. Please put items in secured plastic bags.
• Recycle Electronic Equipment: SAMR will collect electronic equipment -- anything with a plug or a battery -- for recycling.
• Donate Sports Equipment: Leveling the Playing Field (LPF) will collect used and excess sporting equipment to donate to programs and schools serving low-income communities. 
• Donate Books: The Town will collect books for Friends of the Library, Montgomery County (FOLMC). Please bring clean, gently used books in a box or bag.  No magazines or encyclopedias.
• Exchange Light Bulbs: Montgomery County will exchange light bulbs of any type for 3 new LED bulbs.

Note: A Wider Circle’s furniture and household items collection will not be available at this event.

Plastic Film Recycling Campaign

The Garden Club of Chevy Chase is undertaking a plastic film recycling campaign. Did you know you can recycle so much more than just grocery store plastic bags? Below is a list of plastic that IS ACTUALLY recycled by the NexTrex Company -- they create eco-friendly outdoor products from recycled plastic products. These are items you might take to Giant or Safeway but can drop off on Saturday, April 13 from 10  a.m. to 2 p.m. at a location closer than the stores you frequent. Stop by the Lawton Center to drop off any of these items and find out more about the NexTrex Recycling Challenge.

What Can be Recycled? (All plastic must be clean, dry, and free of food residue)

• Grocery bags
• Bread bags
• Bubble wrap
• Dry cleaning bags
• Newspaper sleeves
• Ice bags
• Plastic shopping envelopes
• Ziploc and other reclosable food storage bags
• Cereal bags
• Case overwrap
• Salt bags
• Pellet wrap and stretch film
• Wood pellet bags
• Produce bags
  
  

Report Crimes & Incidents to MCPD and Town

In an emergency, please call 911. Please report all crimes, incidents (including non-emergency vehicle accidents), or suspicious activity to MCPD’s non-emergency line at 301-279-8000. See MCPD’s guidance on when to call the non-emergency line. Both 911 and the non-emergency line are equipped for callers with hearing and/or speech impairments.  

Additionally, please report all crimes, incidents, and suspicious activity to the Town Office so that we can notify our contracted police officers and work with the 2nd District to respond accordingly.

Crimewatch

Lock Your Cars
We want to remind residents to ensure that your cars are locked at all times. Also, please do not leave house or car keys, or any valuable items, in your vehicles. If you observe any suspicious activity, please report it to the police immediately at 911.  Report any crimes that have already occurred to the police at 301-279-8000. 

Mail Theft & Check Washing
We also want to remind residents of ongoing theft of mail from U.S Postal Service mailboxes. Montgomery County has seen a rise in cases that can also include check washing. More information on check washing and how to protect yourself from check washing is available here. Those who believe their mail was stolen should report it immediately by submitting an online complaint here or by calling USPIS at 877-876-2455. If you observe any suspicious activity, please report it to the police immediately at 911. Report any crimes that have already occurred to the police at 301-279-8000.

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.

Do You Want To Assist Older Adults in Your Neighborhood?
Have you considered volunteering with Chevy Chase At Home? Would you like to spend an hour or two each month assisting a local neighbor? We invite you to learn more about providing services to older adults in your neighborhood including friendly visits, rides to the grocery store or medical appointments, running an errand, tech help, minor repairs, and household tasks depending on your interests. Please contact us at info@chevychaseathome.org or (301) 657-3115 to learn more about volunteer opportunities with Chevy Chase At Home.  

Upcoming Events

Hiking El Camino with Kathleen McGuiness
Thursday, April 11, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. at Chevy Chase Village Hall 

Enjoy a guided photo journey of the most famous walking route in the world --the Camino de Santiago, known in English as the Way of St. James. It has become one of the world's most popular walking holidays and spiritual journeys. Our speaker, Kathleen McGuinness, is a Commissioner on the Council on Aging for Montgomery County. Her 500-mile foot journey was written up in The Washington Post. Enjoy Kathleen's stunning photographs! 

This event will be held at Chevy Chase Village Hall at 5906 Connecticut Avenue and open to the community. Register in advance to get the zoom link at info@chevychaseathome.org or (301) 657-3115.

CPR Basics and Fire Safety Training with MCFRS
Thursday, April 25, 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Chevy Chase Village Hall

Join Chevy Chase At Home to learn the basics of CPR, along with helpful fire prevention home safety tips, from members of the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service.

Hands-Only CPR: In a brief period of time, anyone can learn the steps of Hands-Only CPR. Join us on April 25 when Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service Lt. Irvin Smith demonstrates and teaches the simple, yet important lifesaving skills that anyone can do. There is no more valuable time spent. We can't wait to see you there!

Fire and Carbon Monoxide Safety in Your Home: Does your home safety equipment need a checkup? You probably get a regular checkup for your health from a healthcare provider. Your home deserves the same care and attention. You might be able to check (and perhaps correct) some things in your home, but what do you really know about your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms? Please consider having a free Home Safety Check by a representative from the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS). The typical Home Safety Check takes about an hour. A trained, experienced firefighter or fire safety educator will come to your home on an appointment basis and will check your existing smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. If your alarms are missing or otherwise in need of replacement, we might be able to install new alarms at no cost. The typical Home Safety Check takes about an hour to complete. Please note, since we are firefighters and not electricians we are limited in what we can do if your home has hardwired alarms. Also, we cannot work on ceilings that are more than 9 feet high. But we can still come out anyway and assess and recommend corrective actions.

This event will take place at the Chevy Chase Village Hall, 5906 Connecticut Ave. Parking is available on neighboring streets. The event is free, but please register in advance. Please register by contacting the CC@H office at info@chevychaseathome.org or 301-657-3115.