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March Moments with Montgomery County Recreation

Montgomery County Maryland sent this bulletin at 03/07/2023 04:00 PM EST

| March 2023

Spring Program Registration Underway

Registration for spring programs is underway. Spring programs and activities are tailored to a variety of interests, skill levels and ages. Offerings include aquatics, fitness, sports, visual and performing arts, therapeutic recreation, adult 55+ programming and more. There are hundreds of programs available that promote an active, healthier lifestyle.

Applications are currently being accepted for Recreation's financial assistance program, Rec Assist, which provides eligible County residents with $200 per eligible family member to use toward Recreation programs and activities.

Registration for 2023 summer camps is also underway at activemontgomery.org. Montgomery County Recreation camps offer a broad range of summer programs located throughout the County.

You can build your own guide or view the digital guides here. For more information, visit the website or call our customer service team at 240-777-6840.

Last Call for Centenarians! Submit Your Information

In May, Montgomery County Recreation will celebrate County residents ages 100 and older (or who will turn 100 in 2023).

If you know someone who resides in Montgomery County, is 100 years or older (born no later than 1923) and would like special recognition, please fill out this online form or contact us at rec.seniors@montgomerycountymd.gov to register. Please include the centenarian’s name and address and the contact person’s name, email and telephone number.

The deadline to complete a submission is March 10.

Montgomery County Recreation is Hiring!

We're hiring! Montgomery County Recreation offers a wide range of opportunities for individuals ages 15 and up who are interested in working in recreation programs and services located around the County.

Featured Position: Recreation Specialist (Community Outreach) The Department is seeking dynamic and experienced full-time Community Outreach Recreation Specialists, whose creativity and knowledge can be demonstrated in a wide range of services. These individuals will direct outreach and liaison with residents and organizations in the County. Responsibilities include representing Recreation at community events, planning and executing events, activities and programs, and data collection. Experience in community outreach, communications or marketing is a plus.

Other openings include:

Accountant/Auditor
Assistant Camp Director
Camp Counselor
Cashier
Fiscal Assistant
Lifeguard
Recreation Assistant
Recreation Coordinator (Facilities)
Recreation Coordinator (Youth Development, Inclusion)
Recreation Specialist (Inclusion Services and Therapeutic Recreation)
Recreation Specialist (Seniors)
Senior Camp Counselor
Summer Camp Director
Swim Instructor
TeenWorks Program Staff

To get more information about positions and explore all openings click here.

Donate to Project Prom Dress

Montgomery County Recreation is collecting gently used and new dresses, suits and accessories that students will be able to choose from as part of the “Project Prom Dress” giveaway event on Saturday, April 15, at Marilyn J. Praisner Community Recreation Center in Burtonsville.

Now through March 15, dresses, suits and accessories can be donated at Praisner CRC, located at 14906 Old Columbia Pike in Burtonsville, during business hours.

Once collected, dresses will be dry cleaned and displayed in a special formal boutique held at the center. Any high school student, just by showing their school I.D. card, will be able to “shop the racks” and select one for free from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on April 15. Learn more.

Bloom at Good Hope Concert Series is Back!

A free spring and summer concert series at the Good Hope Neighborhood Recreation Center in Silver Spring will return this year in partnership with Bloom by Strathmore. The Bloom at Good Hope concert series will begin Saturday, March 11, with Standards Reimagined with Christie Dashiell.

The scheduled lineup for the concert series is:

Saturday, March 11: Standards Reimagined with Christie Dashiell
Saturday, April 8: Nistha Raj and Chris Bacon: Indian Music Meets Beatbox
Saturday, May 13: Latin Jazz with Taisha Estrada
Saturday, June 10: The JoGo Project featuring Elijah Jamal Balbed
Saturday, July 8: An Evening of Spirituals with Dante’ Pope
Saturday, Aug. 12: An Evening of Urban Latin Music with Chris Urquiaga

All concerts will start at 5 p.m. Good Hope Neighborhood Recreation Center is located at 14715 Good Hope Rd. in Silver Spring.

More information about Strathmore’s Bloom program can be found here.

Save the Dates for Registration!

Mark your calendar for upcoming registration dates for Montgomery County Recreation programs and activities:

Summer - May 15 (Programs Viewable Online May 5)
Fall - Aug. 14 (Programs Viewable Online Aug. 4)
Winter - Nov. 13 (Programs Viewable Online Nov. 3)

These are registration dates for County residents. Registration for non-County residents will open two days after the initial registration. Registration begins at 6:30 a.m.

ICYMI Swim and Dive METROS

Swim and Dive METROS took place at Germantown Indoor Swim Center in February. More than 2,000 people visited the facility to watch the fierce competition.

There were five meet records set during METROS for:

Boys 200 IM: Toby Barnett, Rockville HS, tied record, 1:47.21
Boys 100 Fly: Adriano Arioti, Georgetown Day, 47.32
Girls 100 Free: Erin Gemmell, Stone Ridge, 48.19
Boys 400 Free Relay: Gonzaga; Malcolm McKenzie, Jack Moloney, Palmer Bice, Aiden Bond, 3:02.85
Girls 400 Free Relay: Stone Ridge; Eleanor Sun, Darby Lefaivre, Addison Webb, Erin Gemmell, 3:22.97

More than 800 athletes competed, representing 58 schools.

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