Welcome to the EBCA Neighborhood

A reminder from EBCA VP Rebecca Fayed:

Please join us on February 15, 2012 for the EBCA General Membership meeting in the Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School cafeteria, 7 to 9 pm. Significantly, 1) we will vote on a position on whether Lynnbrook is an appropriate site for the new middle school (you must be an EBCA member to vote - membership dues may be paid at the meeting ($15 per adult member)), and 2) Mr. Bruce Crispell, Director Division of Long-range Planning for Montgomery County Public Schools, will attend the meeting to describe implementation of the new elementary school boundaries for East Bethesda and to answer community questions.

Our community has lost one of our long-standing members.

John Krunosky of Rosedale avenue passed away yesterday evening.

John was a resident of East Bethesda for over 60 years.

Many knew him as the "Lawn mower man," a freindly fixture on the corner of

Rosedale and Kentucky.  More information will be posted when available.

Beat the winter blues and come out to the

Harp and Fiddle on Cordell Avenue Thursday anytime from 7-10pm.

 10% of the sales raised byeast Bethesda residents will go to EBCA. The Shed Band featuring Dave Ries and

Jon Pels will be the entertainment.

http://www.flanagansharpandfiddle.com/

The Conflict Resolution Center of Montgomery County and the B-CC Regional Services Center

have orgainized a 2 session seminar on community building.

Saturday,January 21, 10:00am - 11:30am at the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Regional Services Center, 4805 Edgemoor Lane,Bethesda, MD - 2nd Floor see www.montgomerycountymd.gov/bcc for more info.

This will be a  hands-on seminar for community leaders! Leading a community organization

(PTA, civic association, church committee, etc.) can be a real challenge.

Successful management of people, issues, and conflict are key to the quality

of life in your community. This two-part interactive seminar will focus on

real world tools and techniques for fostering a collaborative and rewarding

environment. Discuss tips for running effective meetings and how to

anticipate and manage conflict. Your own experiences and practices are a

key part of this experience. RSVP to:

bethesda.citizen@montgomerycountymd.gov

I think this will be of interest to many members of our community.

I cannot make this Saturday but hope to attend the second meeting some weeks later.

If you happen to see an unescorted beagle running around the neighborhood or on the trail, please try to take a photo and check http://www.findsassafras.net.  Lost pets are a frequent occurence in our area, so please make sure that your pet is secured.  Unsecured animals can both suffer and inflict injury.

As of today we now have ten new trees in Lynnbrook Park.  Two American elms now frame the park sign at the corner of Lynnbrook and Newdale,  If you continue past the rec center you will see two Japanese cherries along two new shade trees.  Three more are planted at the Maple Avenue entrance, replacing the oaks that were felled in the storm last September.

Last night was the EBCA holiday party at BCCHS cafeteria.  Thanks to all who attended and our local donors Pizza Tempo and Starbucks.  We welcomed two new members, James DeVaney and Mayuri Guntupalli, who have recently located to Kentbury Drive.  I hope too many others were not turned away due to the impossible parking.

Just a reminder that our last EBCA general membership meeting and holiday party will take place Wednsday evening from 7 to 9 in the cafeteria of BCC High School.  EBCA will provide coffee and drinks.  Pizza Tempo has donated pizza.  If you can, please bring some cookies to share.  We are looking forward to seeing you there!

On Tuesday, there is a pre-submission community meeting on the 8300 Wisconsin project, a apartment retail complex in the triangle bounded by Wisconsin, Woodmont and Rosedale  The meeting will consist of a powerpoint presentation by the project team that will include an overview of the site and the property, the proposed project, and the M-NCPPC review process, followed by a question-and-answer session.  The project includes 370 luxury units and a large upscale supermarket.  Those concerned about the impact on our community please consider attending.  It will be held Tuesday, 7pm at the bcc regional services center, 4805 Edgemoor Lane.

Subject: MCPS Elementary School Boundary Meeting

The Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Board of Education (BOE) will discuss the Superintendent's Recommendation for East Bethesda students to attend Bethesda Elementary School for grades K-5 at a work session on November 2.

For the meeting webcast, go to the MCPS/BOE website at http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/boe/meetings/ and then click on "See Full Calendar" or check your cable information for the MCPS station.

Send your thoughts on the recommendation to the BOE at boe@mcpsmd.org .

You can sign up to testify at the BOE hearings November 10th and14th

The BOE will take action on the boundary on November 17th.

For information on the recommendation, boundary study options, advocacy and more on our local schools, go to the EBCA Local Education webpage http://www.ebca.org/localeducation.htm

regards

Monica Hayes

Chair, EBCA Education Committee