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January–February 2009 www.wkchamber.org/www.tok.md.govUpcoming EventsThursday, January 22Wheaton Urban District is having ameeting from 4 to 5 pm in thefirst floor conference room at theMid-County Regional Center, 2424 Reedie Drive, to discuss therecommended changes to theparking durations in Lot 13.
Tuesday, January 27FREE Business Plan Seminar9 am to noon at Rockville Library21 Maryland AvenueRegister by contacting Rockville Economic Development, Incat 301-315-8096 [email protected] at www.RockvilleREDI.org
Tuesday, January 27Developing A Dynamic Websitefrom 5:30 to 7:30 pmCost: $25.00MDSBDC – Maryland SmallBusiness Development CenterWestfield South Building11002 Veirs Mill Road, Suite 700Wheaton, MD 20902301-403-0501 ext. [email protected] at www.capitalsbdc.umd.edu
Wednesday, January 28Breakfast Mixerfrom 7:30 to 9 amGreen Building Practices & Update on Recycling “Green is our Next Economy”at Kensington Volunteer Fire DeptKensington Station 5 at Conn. Ave.and Plyers Mill Road$5.00 advance (members only)or $10.00 at doorCall 301-949-0080or [email protected]
Friday, February 5Tax Tips for Small Businesses9 am to 12 NoonCost: $40.00MDSBDC - Westfield South Building11002 Veirs Mill Road, Suite 700Wheaton, MD 20902301-403-0501 ext. [email protected] at www.capitalsbdc.umd.edu
2401 Blueridge Avenue, Suite 101Wheaton, Maryland 20902301-949-0080email: [email protected]
Annual Toy Drive Delivers Magic of theSeason to Local FamiliesThe 10th annual Angels for Children toy drive program, sponsoredby the Wheaton & Kensington Chamber of Commerce, theWheaton Rescue Squad, Acorn Self Storage, and MontgomeryHousing Partnership, collected gifts throughout December.
Numerous volunteers wrapped, sorted, organized, and transportedpresents, and then helped Santa deliver the presents on ChristmasEve.Led by apolice escort,and ridingaboardRescue Squadvehicles withlights andsirens, SantaClaus andmany “elves”delivered toysand othergifts to more than 400 children at the Amherst and Pembridgeapartment complexes in Wheaton provided by the Montgomery
Housing Partnership. Each child receivedthree toys, with at least one being educa-tional.Thank you to Acorn Self Storage, andKaren Sears of United Stor-All, for pro-viding storage space for the toys, supplies,and trucks that moved the toys. Andthank you to the Montgomery HousingPartnership – especially Maureen SweeneySmith, Communications Manager, whosmoothly and successfully organized thekick-off and program this year.
This breakfast presentation was sponsored byBrookside Gardens and was held at the BrooksideGardens Visitors Center, 1800 Glenallen Avenue,Wheaton, MD 20902 / 301-962-1400, website:www.brooksidegardens.org.Chamber President Moshe Briel introducedStephanie Oberle, Director of BrooksideGardens, who mentioned some of the assets and
programs at Brookside. Mary Bradford, theDirector of Montgomery County Parks also said afew words about Wheaton Regional Park and theextensive county park system.Moshe then introduced Alexei Kiliakov, Directorof the Wheaton Ice Skating Academy, who spoke
about this world-class icedancing school in Wheaton,website: www.wisa.us.The Wheaton Ice SkatingAcademy provides a forumfor children to pursue the highest competitiveachievement in the stunningand breathtaking sport of ice
skating. The Academy provides coaching, bothon and off ice, and choreography, with the goal of national and international level competition.The Academy strives to make topnotch trainingaffordable. No talented young skaters are exclud-ed because of limited financial resources.WISA was founded in 2003 by Russian and Gold medal champions Alexei Kiliakov and Elena Novak. Since its modest beginnings fiveyears ago, Academy skaters as young as seven havecompeted regionally and nationally with greatsuccess and joy. Competition is not a singular
Wheaton Ice Skating Academy:A Local Success Story
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Executive CommitteePresidentMoshe Briel, Moshe BrielAssociates LLC 301-801-1972
1st Vice-PresidentMaureen Carrington,TheRefiLady.com 301-651-3257
2nd Vice-PresidentSean Chrysostom,Chevy Chase Bank301-942-5166
SecretaryKathleen Thompson,Jerry Thompson Associates,Inc. 301-565-8000
TreasurerLarry White,First Baptist Church ofWheaton 301-949-6585
Ex-PresidentTim Wiens, JubileeAssociation of Maryland 301-949-8628
DirectorsGerald Aldridge, MontgomeryWorks 301-929-6880
Marcia Jacques, EvergreenSchool 301-942-5979
Michael Kelley, Kens. Vol. FireDept. 301-929-8000
Kalimah Matthews, SignalFinancial FCU 301-933-9100
Ken Nelson, MontgomeryCollege Workforce Dev. &Continuing Ed. 240-567-5516
James Onder, Onder Comm.Group 301-367-7023
Ellen Riger, EllenOriginals 301-946-7141
Duncan Smith, WestfieldWheaton 301-942-3200
Harold Weinberg,Miles Realty 301-933-6161
Kristen Wright, The Back toWork Program of St. Luke’sHouse, Inc. 301-896-4432
Ex-Officio DirectorsNatalie Cantor, Mid-County Services Center 240-777-8100
Commander Nancy Demme,Montgomery County Police240-773-5515
Rob Klein, Wheaton Redevelop.Program 240-777-8125
Daniel Parra, LEDC–Wheaton 240-777-4960
Administrator& Newsletter EditorVicky Surles 301-949-0080
Year of the Ox Celebration atChina Gourmet RestaurantOn Monday, January 26th at 7:30 pm, Jow Ga Kung FuSchool will be performing the traditional Chinese NewYear Lion dance at China Gourmet Restaurant inKensington. China Gourmet has done this every yearsince opening, and it is always a fun time (reservations are necessary).China Gourmet Restaurant in Kensington will celebrateits 21st anniversary on February 8, 2009. The restaurant isunique in many respects; a kitchen staff with a collectiveexperience of over 100 years consistently and expertly prepares mandarin style dishes. As these foods are cookedto order special dietary needs or preferences can be accommodated.There is a friendly warm ambiance with a design incorporating high ceilings, a warm fireplace, table linens and candles. A large Moon Gate separates therestaurant from the bar, which is referred to by many asKensington’s “Cheers”.The management team/owners (Stephen Lee, Peter Lorand Ben Wang) chiefs and core dining room staff haveworked together for more than 30 years. They previouslyoperated Stephen and his father’s hotel/restaurant, TheConnecticut Ave. Club and David Lees restaurant, and the Empress restaurant in downtown Washington D.C.Steve & Tina Lee look forward to ongoing prosperity for all in the Year of the Ox, and want to thank all theirregular patrons for their support over the years. They have also decided to rejoin the Wheaton & KensingtonChamber of Commerce after 4 years!China Gourmet Restaurant 3739 University Boulevard WestKensington, MD 20895301-946-9400
Montgomery County’s Clean EnergyRewards Program is Open
Wheaton&KensingtonChamber of Commerce
Friends and family members can be honored by having atree planted or a bench or picnic area installed in aMontgomery County Park. This gift keeps on giving! For more information and suggestions, visit GreenGiftswww.mc-mncppc.org/team/parks_gifts.shtmFor information on planning your gift, contact [email protected] in the Grants and DonationsProgram at 301-650-5650.
A Gift of Green: Trees, Benches ina Montgomery County Park
Join the thousands of Montgomery County residents andbusinesses who have switched to clean energy. Because oftheir decision, together these residents have avoided over21,000 tons of greenhouse gases!Montgomery County residents purchasing clean energyfrom a program certified supplier will receive rewards (half a cent per kilowatt-hour (kWh) of clean energy used) up to 20,000 kWh a year. Businesses and otherorganizations will also earn rewards (half a cent per kWh)up to 400,000 kWh a year.Enrollment InstructionsVisit the Clean Energy Rewards Website www.montgomerycountymd.gov/cleanenergyrewards for more information and to see a list of eligible suppliers.There you can shop for clean electricity (50% or 100%wind power), or renewable energy certificates (RECs),which are similar to carbon offsets.Please note: Suppliers are currently updating their Websites. You may see information that states the program is closed. This is old information. Please contact the supplier directly with any product questions or to sign-up.Supplier contact information is posted on the supplier’sWebsite.Your BenefitThe Clean Energy Rewards program helps you reduceyour carbon footprint and save money. By choosing cleanenergy from renewable resources you are helping toimprove our air quality and protect the environment forfuture generations. In turn, Montgomery County is help-ing you make the switch by providing a reward (half a centper kilowatt-hour (kWh)) to offset the small additionalcost of clean energy. Residents will save 15-25% on theadded cost of clean energy* through Clean EnergyRewards.If you have additional questions about the Clean EnergyRewards program please contact Susan Kirby,Clean Energy Rewards Program Coordinator,[email protected], or 240-777-7753.Thank you for your interest in the program and for makingthe switch to clean energy!*The average home will pay about $15 more for cleanenergy per month after rewards.
HOLY CROSS GALA CARIBE 2009Caribbean fundraising Gala Auction
to Benefit the Holy Cross Elementary School (HCES)
SAVE THE DATE:Saturday, March 14, 2008 at the Marriott Bethesda5151 Pooks Hill Road, Bethesda, MD 20814
- Come to a wonderful evening of Caribbean Entertainmentand food, Auction items- Meet and greet with the Master of Ceremony, Mrs. Maryland International 2007~ Special HCES Alumni Recognition ~
Over 200 families and Alumni participate in this event eachyear to bring recognition and much needed financial supportto children in grades PreK through 8th grade. The familiesreside in the local communities and utilize many area services throughout the year.
- Sponsors will receive an “HCES Stamp of approval” in theupcoming sponsorship program
For more information on the Caribbean-themed Galacall: 240-515-6757, or visit: www.hcross.org/Gala email: [email protected]
contact: Althea [email protected]
TH A N K YO U T O TH ES E ME M B ER RE N EWA L S!
ApartmentsKensington HouseScott Wertlieb301-949-1215www.apartmentshowcase.com/vista
/kensingtonhouse
Privacy World at Glenmont Metrocentre
Sean Chrysostom301-942-5166www.chevychasebank.com
Automobile DealersFitzgerald Auto Mall-WheatonGeorge Sydnor301-933-7400www.fitzgeraldautomall.com
Lindsay Ford of WheatonMark Law301-949-4060www.LindsayFordofWheaton.com
Business Brokerage/ConsultingMoshe Briel Associates LLCMoshe Briel301-801-1972
Cleaning ServicesHuff-N-Puff CleaningVicki Coleman301-942-3777www.huffnpuffcleans.com
Credit UnionMCT Federal Credit UnionMary Spellman240-599-7582www.mctfcu.org
Fire DepartmentKensington Volunteer Fire
DepartmentMichael Kelley301-929-8000www.kvfd.org
Garage Door ServicesGarage Door ServicesEd Billhimer301-608-9444www.garagedoorservicesbyed.com
Graphic Designa.s.a.p. graphicsLaura-Leigh Palmer301-942-1121www.asapgraphics.com
Property ManagementVista Management CompanyBarry Wertlieb301-649-1115www.VistaCares.com
Real EstateMiles Realty CompanyHarold Weinberg301-933-6161www.milesrealty.com
RestaurantsChina GourmetSteve & Tina Lee301-946-9400
Crisp & Juicy RestaurantAlfredo Izurieta301-962-6666
SignsInstant Sign CenterChuck Shafer301-933-3191
StorageAcorn Self Storage - Aspen HillRoy Smith301-460-0055www.unitedstorall.com
Acorn Self Storage - KensingtonPhyllis Levine301-933-8838www.unitedstorall.com
Womens’ Clothing/AccessoriesMarian’s ConnectionsMarian Fryer301-942-5818www.mariansconnections.com
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Office Supplies & FurnitureFirst Call Office ProductsRobert Scott7611-A Rickenbacker DriveGaithersburg, MD 20879301-963-8080 [email protected]
Painting & RenovationGalaxy Painting and DecoratingNeel R. Gearhart2507 Ennalls AvenueWheaton, MD [email protected]
W E LC O M E T O T H E S E N E W M E M B E R S ! Spotlight on New MemberGalaxy Painting and Decorating, Inc.
Galaxy Painting and Decorating specializes in custom and productionpainting and finish work, wallpaper installation, and commercial/residen-tial light remodeling work. Galaxy has been in business since 1977 toprovide the metro area with a reliable, licensed, reasonably-priced andquality-conscious painting contractor.Teams with years of experience work to complete all jobs to their specifi-cations. That includes paint mechanics, paperhangers, drywall/plastermechanics, and carpenters. Galaxy carries full public liability insuranceand is licensed and bonded in Maryland, Virginia, and D.C.Galaxy foremen average 10 years’ tenure with the company. Employeecleanliness, employee and public safety, and company uniform and dressrequirements are mandated and practiced by all employees through written company policy..Galaxy Painting recycles all used mineral spirits, plastics, and other materials. Where recycling is not possible, they dispose of unusable mineral spirits, oil and latex paints, etc., through the proper HazardousWaste disposal companies, registered in the state of Maryland.Providing a wide range of services, each year Galaxy Painting continues to expand services. Call to schedule an appointment for a free estimate.They work efficiently to maintain the highest quality standards whilestaying within a budget. All work is subject to a final inspection at completion. Many excellent references are provided for interior, exterior,residential and commercial work.Galaxy Painting and Decorating, Inc.2507 Ennalls Ave, Wheaton, MD 20902301-530-2600 / e-mail: [email protected]
Help Support a Young Life...Mark Law is Director of Finance & Sales at Lindsay Ford of Wheaton(11250 Veirs Mill Road, Wheaton, MD 20902301-949-4060 / [email protected]).Recently, Mark’s third grade daughter Taylor Law was diagnosed withleukemia. Mark’s family is facing fear and uncertainty, and needs strengthand support from neighbors and community. Taylor’s treatment is veryexpensive, even though the family has health insurance. During thesetough economic times, please consider helping the Law family offset some of the financial burden they are facing.Elite Dance Studio, where Taylor Law is a dance student, recently starteda donation drive in support of Taylor during this rough time in her young life. For donations, please contact Rebecca Morgan, Director ofElite Dance Studio, 729 Cloverly Street, Silver Spring, MD 20905301-879-3548 / [email protected].
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It is with a sad heart that I inform you that a Past President (1979) of the Wheaton-Kensington Chamber of Commerce has passed away.Be Be Bailey, (also the first female vice-president of the Chamber) diedNov. 17, 2008 of complications from a fall.After “retiring” and moving south, my mother took care of my dad until hepassed away from Alzheimer’s. Then, she opened a sandwich shop, starteda women’s Democratic club and served as chairwoman of the DemocraticParty of Kershaw County, South Carolina until she retired again anddevoted herself to spoiling her grandchildren.While many of the business members have changed, some are still there inWheaton. It would please my mother to no end – to know that businesseslike the Little Bitts Shop are still around – after she worked to see that theMetro station plans were altered to spare the Triangle Lane businesses.I have been reflecting on the many fun events Iattended and the work that took place in the past.I hope that the Wheaton business district thrivesin the future and that the Chamber continues to be a resource for small businesses where long-term friendships are forged.Very Truly Yours,Deborah R. Bailey
Remembering Be Be Bailey, Past President of the Chamber
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goal. Discipline, character development,and teamwork are skills children will useand depend on throughout their lives.Elena Novak and husband Alexei Kiliakovwere among the final wave of skaters produced by a state-supported developmental system in the Soviet Union that was unsurpassed in
producing world-class pairs anddance teams. They relocated toEngland in 1993, where Kiliakovtoured with Tatiana Tarasova’sRussian All-Stars, and to theU.S. in 1999, where they spentfour years in the cast of Disneyon Ice. When injuries and gener-al wear-and-tear forced them off
the ice, they landed at the Wheaton Ice Arena, where they set up shop ascoaches along with Ukrainian Dmytri Ilin, also a Disney alumnus.They’ve had notable success keeping boys in their program. At manyskating clubs, the “dance program” can consist entirely of young female
skaters waiting for suitable(and scarce) male partners.When confronted with anAmerican perception thatskating and dancing maybe insufficiently masculine,Kiliakov produces aRussian study that compared the strength and agility of an elitegroup of male ice dancers
with a similarly advanced group of hockey players. The results were one-sided – in favor of the skaters.In December, a month after our mixer, theWISA kids swept the medal ceremonies at the 2009 Junior Nationals Championship in Lake Placid, New York. The Juvenile icedancing team of Rachel Parsons and Kyle MacMillan won the gold medal.Danvi Pham and Vu Pham won 2nd place;Lorraine McNamara and Quinn Carpenter 4th place; and Kristina Rexford and MichaelParsons 5th place in Intermediate Dance.The skaters from WISA are among theyoungest skaters competing in ice dancing in the United States. Coaches,judges and skaters take notice of this group of youngsters from Wheaton,Maryland.Visitors are welcome to view Academy training sessions at the WheatonIce Arena, 11717 Orebaugh Ave, Wheaton, MD 20902 / 301-649-3640.
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Debbie Bailey writes about her mother:
Mont. Co. Executive Charles Gilchrist congratulates Be Be Bailey following her installation asPresident of the Wheaton-Kensington Chamber of Commerce. Left to right are the 1979 officers:Phil McNutt, 1st Vice President; Mary Kincaid, Secretary; Charles Gilchrist, Be Be Bailey,President; Frances Fletcher, 3rd Vice President; and Paul Tyser, Treasurer.
Chamber Past Presidents from May 1987 at the 40th Annual Installation Dinner-Dance. Front, seated left to right: Frank Newcomer, John Watson, Be Be Bailey, and Walter Petzold.Standing, left to right: Ed Van Hise, Charles Wheeler, Gerry Goldberg, Jeff Harris, ChuckBoynton and Ralph Graeves.
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Businesses and Residents Contribute Over $3,200 to Holiday On Duty Fund this SeasonThe Holiday On Duty Fund sponsored by the Wheaton & KensingtonChamber of Commerce marked its 10th Anniversary Year with rousingsupport from the entire region!Our Business/Residential Community contributed over $3,200 for theChamber Holiday On Duty Fund for Thanksgiving and Christmas 2008,as well as for New Year’s 2009. Even in these times of greater economicuncertainty, our Wheaton-Kensington Community ensured, through themany generous donations, that the mission of the Fund was fulfilled.The campaign makes sure that the Public Safety personnel are fed Holidaymeals on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. And for the last three years,because of the community’s generosity, we have also been able to bring holiday meals on New Year.The agencies served holiday meals were: the Wheaton Rescue Squad,Montgomery County Police 4th District Station (Wheaton/Glenmont),officers from the Montgomery County 2nd District Station (Bethesda/Kensington), and all Kensington Volunteer Fire Stations were invited tojoin firefighters at Station #5.The LA & LK Greenberg Charitable Foundation gave a substantial monetary donation, as did Sherwood Associates, the Hughes United
Methodist Women, Little Bitts Shop, the Alan Levin Foundation,Signal Financial Federal Credit Union, Kensington Volunteer FireDepartment, Jerry Thompson & Associates, and management and associates from Fitzgerald Auto Mall-Wheaton.Every single contribution, large or small, helped the Chamber realize itsgoal of feeding the officers on duty during the holidays. All monies raisedwent directly to our Holiday On Duty Fund. No administrative fees areever taken.The Chamber is ever grateful to two very special vendors who have madethis Fund possible since its inception: Shaul Kosher Market in the KempMill area of Silver Spring, and Honey Baked Ham in Gaithersburg.These two merchants have not only prepared wonderful meals for ourPublic Safety personnel time and again, but have also given the Chamber significant discounts. Both Shaul and Honey Baked Ham have made this campaign not only possible, but successful.This community project, is a tribute to our Public Safety personnel. This is the way our community works together and the way we say a very big“Thank You”! The Chamber also wishes a heartfelt “Thank You” to all ofour contributors. You make us proud to live in this neighborhood.
Jeffrey AdlerEric AldretteGerald AldridgeCarol ArrasChristine BrettEdward & Joyce BurlasNatalie CantorMaureen Carrington, TheRefiLady.comVicki Coleman, Huff-N-Puff CleaningCharlotte CrutchfieldJune EakinEvergreen School & FamiliesFitzgerald Auto Mall-Wheaton*Leonard Greenberg, LA & LK Greenberg
Charitable Foundation***
Dieneke JohnsonNeil Johnson, Esq.*Kensington Volunteer Fire Department**Alan Levin Foundation**Jack Marshall & Vicky SurlesLynn Murphy, Comptroller, Fitzgerald Auto
Mall-WheatonJim OnderAndrea OrellanaLaura-Leigh Palmer, a.s.a.p. graphicsDaniel ParraAnn & Bob Schilke, Little Bitts**Nancy Sherwood, Sherwood Associates**Signal Financial Federal Credit Unon**Maureen Sweeney Smith
George Sydnor, General Manager, Fitzgerald Auto Mall-Wheaton*
Mark Tamaro & Michelle PanickMarta TeigeiroKathleen Thompson, Jerry Thompson &
Associates*Harold Weinberg, Miles Realty*Lucy WellsLarry WhiteTim WiensUnited Methodist Women**
* Donation of $100 or more** Donation of $250 or more***Donation of $500 or more
Contributors to Holiday On Duty this year include:
Spotlight on New MemberFirst Call Office Products
First Call Office Products is covering from Baltimore through the DCMetro area providing more than 60,000 items with next day delivery.To see more go to www.firstcallofficeproducts.com.
Introducing Robert Scott, the company’s representative to the Chamber:You name it, he’s run it, from landscaping to automotive to office products.Coaches AAU basketball and is vice chairman of Fellowship of ChristianAthletes, too. Knows how to ensure regulatory compliance, work with PRfirms, achieve outstanding customer communications and grow a businesssmartly.
Owned a garden center and landscape company for 21 years (you should seehis yard) as well as an online luxury automobile dealership that has shippedcars throughout the U.S. and Canada for the past 7 years. He paid atten-tion while earning that business degree! Call or e-mail him for your officesupply needs, and to set up youronline ordering with free next day delivery.
Robert Scott, Managing Member, First Call Office Products
7611-A Rickenbacker DriveGaithersburg, MD 20879301-963-8080 ext. [email protected]
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A special thanks to Deputy Chief SteveSobolewski of Wheaton Rescue Squad, whoparaticipated in each stage of the program, and
arranged for Rescue Squad vehicles and thepolice escort on Christmas Eve.Thanks to the many individuals, organizations,and companies who donated toys and money
towards this program, or placed donation boxesat their businesses. Among the many who wereso generous this year were: Nancy Sherwood and
SherwoodAssociates,UnitedStor-All,Vizada,Inc.especiallyApril deBremond,
Terry Rexford, Mary Baumgartner, and Thomas& BarbaraTurner,Suzanne Rosetti,Evergreen School– Marcia Jacques& families,Rep. Henry &Bonnie Heller,Kim & KathleenTreat, BrooksideGardens, TheGazette, andDeJaBel Café.To view MikeColella’s photosof the Toy distri-bution: http://colellaphoto.com/wheatonsanta.
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Continued from page 1The Chamber celebrated theseason with a catered buffet,sponsored by the SilverSpring-based nonprofitMontgomery HousingPartnership. The festivitieswere at MHP’s Amherst Square CommunityCenter, at 11509 Elkin Street in Wheaton.Maureen Sweeney Smith, CommunicationsManager at MHP, arranged the event that was
also the kick-off of the 10th annual Angels forChildren Holiday Toy Drive.Toy Drive organizers Deputy Chief SteveSobolewski of Wheaton Rescue Squad,Marcia Jacques of Evergreen Montessori School
(Mrs. Santa), andMaureen SweeneySmith were introduced by formerChamber PresidentTim Wiens, andtalked about theprocess of gettingdonations and distributing toys onChristmas Eve.Robert Goldman,
MHP President, and Maureen gave recognitionplaques to several Angels for Children sponsors,including April de Bremond, representingVizada, Inc, a Rockville-based communicationscompany, where gifts and change are collectedthroughout December.Other organizers and volunteers from MHP and
Leadership Montgomery were on hand.One of the local MHP familiesthat benefit from the ToyDrive was also present. SandraNuñez, her 5-year-old daugh-
ter Gabriela, and her 15-year-old son Kevin, said
a few words of thanks. The Nunez family is justone of about 280 low-income families who livein the Amherst and Pembridge apartment complexes in Wheaton, which are provided by
MHP. Tours of some of the apartments weregiven by MHP.Thank you to all those who brought toys todonate. The Chamber also donated $5.00 ofeach entrance ticket to the Toy Drive.
December 3 Holiday Mixer and Kick-Off Annual Toy Drive
www.mhpartners.org
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Breakfast MixerGreen Building Practices/Update on Recycling
Our Chamber Breakfast Mixers are on the fourthWednesday of each month.
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Wheaton&KensingtonChamber of Commercethe voice forYOUR business!
www.wkchamber.orgFor registration informationcall: 301-949-0080fax: 301-949-0081email: [email protected]
Continental Breakfast • Mix & Network with Other Businesses and OrganizationsAmicus Green Building Center is the DC region’s green building products supplier. A “green hardware store” – aone-stop source of building materials that are energy smart, environmentally friendly and healthy. Their sister business,Amicus Consulting Services, provides advisory services to developers, builders, designers, and consumers to addsustainability features and value to any project – from kitchen remodels to billion dollar multi-use developments.
Cost is $5 in advance (option for members only) or $10 at the door
Wednesday, January 28, 2009from 7:30 – 9:00 AM
Hosted by
The Kensington Volunteer Fire DepartmentKensington Station 5 at Connecticut Avenue and Plyers Mill Road
Jason HolstineAmicus Green Building Center4080A Howard AvenueKensington, MD 20895301-571-8590 www.amicusgreen.com
Will discuss how “Green is our Next Economy”, including demo-graphic trends and underliers that explain why green will be adriver of new economic growth; simple steps to green up internaloperations with a review of the strategic benefits in short to long-term time horizons; and why to beware of greenwashing.
Alan PultyniewiczRecycling CoordinatorMont. Co. Dept. of Environmental ProtectionDivision of Solid Waste Services240-777-6480 www.montgomerycountymd.gov/recycling
Will provide an update of the County’s recycling program, descrip-tion of the materials that can be recycled including additional typesof plastics, how to recycle other materials such as compact fluores-cent light bulbs, tips on reducing waste and information on buyingproducts made with recycled content, both for work and at home.
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The Montgomery County Commission for Women’s Counseling and CareerCenter helps women with life and work transitions. It offers affordable short-term, goal-oriented counseling on career and personal issues to individuals andcouples who are 18 or older. Spanish-speaking counselor available.
Open Tues. and Wed. 9 am to 9 pm; Mon, Thurs and Fri until 5 pm
The Counseling and Career Center also offers affordable workshops on a widerange of work-related and personal topics, vocational testing, information andreferral services, a legal call-back program, and professional training for counselors.
Sliding scale for Montgomery County residents. Open to all.
Wheaton Urban District is having a meeting Thursday, January 22, from 4 pm to 5 pm in the first floor conference room at the Mid-CountyRegional Center, 2424 Reedie Drive, to discuss the recommended changesto the parking durations in Lot 13 (between Grandview Avenue andTriangle Lane).The Division of Parking conducted a detailed analysis of the usage of Lot 13.After reviewing the data it has been proposed to make the followingchanges:
• convert 18 – 2 hour meters to 9 hour meters• convert 9 – 1 hour meters to 2 hour meters
Proposed inventory:
It is important for us to hear from the business owners who rely on Lot13 for customer and/or employee parking, in order to ensure that thebalance of long-term and short-term meters are meeting the needs of our businesses and their customers.If you are unable to attend the meeting and would like to comment,please contact Joe Callaway, Chief of Operations, Wheaton Urban Districtat [email protected] or 240-777-8124.
Parking Lot 13 Meeting January 22
Counseling and Career Center401 N. Washington Street, Suite 100
Rockville, MD 20850240-777-8300
www.montgomerycountymd.gov/cfw14 – 1hour meters68 – 2 hour meters24 – 3 hour meters
44 – 9 hour meters8 – handicap spaces4 – motorcycle spaces