Do you love baseball? Would you like to adopt a college baseball player for the summer?
All you have to do is contact the Silver Spring Thunderbolts, a community baseball team that plays at Blair High School in the wooden bat, Cal Ripken Sr. league. The summer season runs from June through July, and great college players come from all over the country come to play here. The out-of -state players stay with local host families, and they become a fun addition to your family. Some former players, like Jonathan Papelbon, the closer for the Red Sox, have gone on to the major leagues. Imagine telling your friends that you hosted a big leaguer before he made it big!
Host families receive a family pass, good for free admission to all of the Thunderbolt home games, so that you can always go root for your player. If you are interested in hosting a player, and you would like more information, please call Gina Lowe at 301-890-4282, or email her at: ginalowe@verizon.net
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Stop the Violence Concert hosted by Mixed Unity, March 7, 5-9 pm
Stop the Violence Concert hosted by Mixed Unity
What: Free youth concert to promote non-violence and to commemorate the life of Tai Lam.
Where: Downtown Silver Spring Silver Plaza Stage, Ellsworth Drive
When: Saturday, March 7th, 5 – 9pm
Details: On Saturday March 7th, young people from Montgomery County and the surrounding DC metropolitan area will congregate in Downtown Silver Spring to promote messages of nonviolence and peace via a free concert. Mixed Unity, the host of the event, are a group of teens who have come together to produce positive action following the death of Blair High School student Tai Lam in November.
This youth-led initiative is supported by a number of local groups including: Identity, Gap Busters Learning Center, Blair Sports Academy, Street Outreach Network, Asian American LEAD, Maryland Multicultural Youth Center, and Gandhi Brigade. The concert will consist of bands, poets, breakdancers, and motivational speakers along with Grooves from HOT 99.5 as the Master of Ceremony. Downtown Silver Spring, the main sponsor for the concert, invited Montgomery County notables to the event.
For more information about Mixed Unity, contact Lillian Buie at Lillian.downtownssp@gmail.com or 301.565.9411.
Downtown Silver Spring, located across from Discovery Communications’ headquarters and two blocks from the Silver Spring MARC station, is a successful urban redevelopment project with 440,000 SF of retail. The Downtown Silver Spring shopping district features an eclectic mix of entertainment, restaurants, retail, offices and a Courtyard Marriott Hotel. From the mosaic tile steps and interactive fountain, to the diversity of the eateries and retail, Downtown Silver Spring brings a new level to shopping, dining and entertainment.
What: Free youth concert to promote non-violence and to commemorate the life of Tai Lam.
Where: Downtown Silver Spring Silver Plaza Stage, Ellsworth Drive
When: Saturday, March 7th, 5 – 9pm
Details: On Saturday March 7th, young people from Montgomery County and the surrounding DC metropolitan area will congregate in Downtown Silver Spring to promote messages of nonviolence and peace via a free concert. Mixed Unity, the host of the event, are a group of teens who have come together to produce positive action following the death of Blair High School student Tai Lam in November.
This youth-led initiative is supported by a number of local groups including: Identity, Gap Busters Learning Center, Blair Sports Academy, Street Outreach Network, Asian American LEAD, Maryland Multicultural Youth Center, and Gandhi Brigade. The concert will consist of bands, poets, breakdancers, and motivational speakers along with Grooves from HOT 99.5 as the Master of Ceremony. Downtown Silver Spring, the main sponsor for the concert, invited Montgomery County notables to the event.
For more information about Mixed Unity, contact Lillian Buie at Lillian.downtownssp@gmail.com or 301.565.9411.
Downtown Silver Spring, located across from Discovery Communications’ headquarters and two blocks from the Silver Spring MARC station, is a successful urban redevelopment project with 440,000 SF of retail. The Downtown Silver Spring shopping district features an eclectic mix of entertainment, restaurants, retail, offices and a Courtyard Marriott Hotel. From the mosaic tile steps and interactive fountain, to the diversity of the eateries and retail, Downtown Silver Spring brings a new level to shopping, dining and entertainment.
Monday, February 23, 2009
Black History Month Exhibit and Reception at Coffield Community Center
An updated version of the History of Lyttonsville will be on exhibit in the lobby of the Gwendolyn E. Coffield Community Center through March 15. The exhibit displays a copy of the original deed conveying property in 1853 to Samuel Lytton, a freed slave. It also includes interesting maps, photographs, and numerous other documents and artifacts.
The exhibit can be viewed at the Gwendolyn E. Coffield Community Center, 2450 Lyttonsville Road, Silver Spring, MD.
The Lyttonsville Civic Association will host a reception on Friday, February 27, 2009 at 6:30 PM to celebrate Black History Month and the history of the community and invites interested people to join us.
The Center is open from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM Mondays through Thursday; 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM Fridays; 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Saturdays and noon to 5:00 PM Sundays.
Contacts:
Coffield Center Director, Ronald Martin at 2240-777-4900
Charlotte Coffield Lyttonsville Civic Association, 301-587-5512, CACoffield@aol.com
Patricia Tyson, Lyttonsville Civic Association, 301-588-1475, PatriciaTysonnn@aol.com
The exhibit can be viewed at the Gwendolyn E. Coffield Community Center, 2450 Lyttonsville Road, Silver Spring, MD.
The Lyttonsville Civic Association will host a reception on Friday, February 27, 2009 at 6:30 PM to celebrate Black History Month and the history of the community and invites interested people to join us.
The Center is open from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM Mondays through Thursday; 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM Fridays; 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Saturdays and noon to 5:00 PM Sundays.
Contacts:
Coffield Center Director, Ronald Martin at 2240-777-4900
Charlotte Coffield Lyttonsville Civic Association, 301-587-5512, CACoffield@aol.com
Patricia Tyson, Lyttonsville Civic Association, 301-588-1475, PatriciaTysonnn@aol.com
Silver Spring Regional Services Center Director Named to New General Services Position - Press Release
For Immediate Release: February 19, 2009
Silver Spring Regional Services Center Director
Named to New General Services Position;
Gary Stith Moves to General Service Position,
Acting Director Named for Regional Center
Gary Stith, director of the County’s Silver Spring Regional Services Center for the past eight years, has been selected to fill the new position of Deputy Director of Planning and Special Projects within Montgomery County Department of General Services (DGS).
DGS Director David Dise explained the role of the new position. “We realized that in order to improve our approach to countywide planning and real estate development, we needed a position that would focus on these areas and help the Executive branch work with the County Council and Planning Board on significant land use policy and implementation issues.”
“Given what this new position calls for in terms of experience and skill level, I can think of no one better qualified to serve than Gary Stith,” said Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett. “For the past 16 years, he has been a leader and effective advocate for the Silver Spring community. This is an exciting opportunity for the County,” Leggett said, “and we look forward to Gary’s leadership and insight in this new, important position.”
Commenting on the selection, Chief Administrative Officer Timothy Firestine called Stith “the perfect person for the job” due to his experience in planning and development and “strong skills” in working with the community.
Prior to serving as director of the Silver Spring Center, Stith served five years as Redevelopment Manager for the Silver Spring Redevelopment Program. In this capacity, he oversaw the redevelopment of the core area of Downtown Silver Spring and developed the Urban Renewal Plans that established the County’s authority to develop the project.
“The decision to accept the new position was difficult, but the DGS job will give me the opportunity to take on new challenges,” Stith said. “However, Silver Spring will always have a special place in my heart, and I will still be a Silver Spring resident.”
The Silver Spring Regional Services Center -- one of five such centers around the county -- serves as a liaison between the County government and residents and businesses. Staff members work with local residents, community groups, regional Citizen Advisory Boards and other public agencies to provide information, identify and assess regional problems, and obtain a community perspective on major policy issues.
Stith received a Master’s of City Planning and MA in Public Administration from Ohio State University and a BA in Sociology from Oklahoma State University. He serves on the Public-Private Partnership Council of the Urban Land Institute and is a charter member of the American Institute of Certified Planners. He is a member of the International Downtown Association and National Capital Chapter of the American Planning Association.
Stith will start his new job on March 2.
Acting Director Named
While the search is conducted for a new director of the Silver Spring Regional Services Center, Roylene Roberts of the County’s Department of Housing and Community Affairs (DHCA) will serve as acting director.
For the past five years, Roberts has worked in DHCA’s Community Development Division and currently serves as the chief of Neighborhood Revitalization. In this capacity, she coordinates revitalization efforts in several communities and with other departments on behalf of DHCA. Roberts is a member of the Maryland Downtown Development Association Board of Directors and serves on the national Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officers (NAHRO) Community Revitalization and Development Committee.
Prior to coming to Montgomery County, Roberts was director of Regional Assistance with the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development.
She also has 14 years of experience in municipal government as an administrator in both Maryland and Massachusetts.
“During my tenure with the County,” Roberts said, “I have been very fortunate to meet and work with many community members on a variety of Silver Spring initiatives, and I look forward to strengthening and furthering these working relationships.”
The new director, who will be chosen by County Executive Isiah Leggett, must be approved by the County Council.
# # #
Media Contact: Bonnie Ayers, 240-777-6507
Silver Spring Regional Services Center Director
Named to New General Services Position;
Gary Stith Moves to General Service Position,
Acting Director Named for Regional Center
Gary Stith, director of the County’s Silver Spring Regional Services Center for the past eight years, has been selected to fill the new position of Deputy Director of Planning and Special Projects within Montgomery County Department of General Services (DGS).
DGS Director David Dise explained the role of the new position. “We realized that in order to improve our approach to countywide planning and real estate development, we needed a position that would focus on these areas and help the Executive branch work with the County Council and Planning Board on significant land use policy and implementation issues.”
“Given what this new position calls for in terms of experience and skill level, I can think of no one better qualified to serve than Gary Stith,” said Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett. “For the past 16 years, he has been a leader and effective advocate for the Silver Spring community. This is an exciting opportunity for the County,” Leggett said, “and we look forward to Gary’s leadership and insight in this new, important position.”
Commenting on the selection, Chief Administrative Officer Timothy Firestine called Stith “the perfect person for the job” due to his experience in planning and development and “strong skills” in working with the community.
Prior to serving as director of the Silver Spring Center, Stith served five years as Redevelopment Manager for the Silver Spring Redevelopment Program. In this capacity, he oversaw the redevelopment of the core area of Downtown Silver Spring and developed the Urban Renewal Plans that established the County’s authority to develop the project.
“The decision to accept the new position was difficult, but the DGS job will give me the opportunity to take on new challenges,” Stith said. “However, Silver Spring will always have a special place in my heart, and I will still be a Silver Spring resident.”
The Silver Spring Regional Services Center -- one of five such centers around the county -- serves as a liaison between the County government and residents and businesses. Staff members work with local residents, community groups, regional Citizen Advisory Boards and other public agencies to provide information, identify and assess regional problems, and obtain a community perspective on major policy issues.
Stith received a Master’s of City Planning and MA in Public Administration from Ohio State University and a BA in Sociology from Oklahoma State University. He serves on the Public-Private Partnership Council of the Urban Land Institute and is a charter member of the American Institute of Certified Planners. He is a member of the International Downtown Association and National Capital Chapter of the American Planning Association.
Stith will start his new job on March 2.
Acting Director Named
While the search is conducted for a new director of the Silver Spring Regional Services Center, Roylene Roberts of the County’s Department of Housing and Community Affairs (DHCA) will serve as acting director.
For the past five years, Roberts has worked in DHCA’s Community Development Division and currently serves as the chief of Neighborhood Revitalization. In this capacity, she coordinates revitalization efforts in several communities and with other departments on behalf of DHCA. Roberts is a member of the Maryland Downtown Development Association Board of Directors and serves on the national Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officers (NAHRO) Community Revitalization and Development Committee.
Prior to coming to Montgomery County, Roberts was director of Regional Assistance with the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development.
She also has 14 years of experience in municipal government as an administrator in both Maryland and Massachusetts.
“During my tenure with the County,” Roberts said, “I have been very fortunate to meet and work with many community members on a variety of Silver Spring initiatives, and I look forward to strengthening and furthering these working relationships.”
The new director, who will be chosen by County Executive Isiah Leggett, must be approved by the County Council.
# # #
Media Contact: Bonnie Ayers, 240-777-6507
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Crime attacked on three fronts in Montgomery - Gazette
Illegal immigrant offenders, juveniles and prison terms targeted
by Sebastian Montes and C. Benjamin Ford | Staff Writers | Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009
Looking to beat back a spike in crime, Montgomery County is rolling out a three-pronged strategy that will add "new tools" to keep violent and repeat criminals off the streets.
Beginning next month, county officers will refer all suspects charged with violent crimes to federal immigration agents for possible deportation. The county is also lobbying state officials to make it harder for chronic juvenile offenders to qualify for release pending trial. And to bring Maryland's penal system in line with most other states, county leaders are backing legislation in Annapolis to require convicted criminals to serve more of their prison terms.
http://gazette.net/stories/02182009/montnew145126_32484.shtml
by Sebastian Montes and C. Benjamin Ford | Staff Writers | Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009
Looking to beat back a spike in crime, Montgomery County is rolling out a three-pronged strategy that will add "new tools" to keep violent and repeat criminals off the streets.
Beginning next month, county officers will refer all suspects charged with violent crimes to federal immigration agents for possible deportation. The county is also lobbying state officials to make it harder for chronic juvenile offenders to qualify for release pending trial. And to bring Maryland's penal system in line with most other states, county leaders are backing legislation in Annapolis to require convicted criminals to serve more of their prison terms.
http://gazette.net/stories/02182009/montnew145126_32484.shtml
Bridge debate delays finalization of library plan - Gazette
County Council to launch public process to amend Urban Renewal Plan
by Jason Tomassini | Staff Writer | Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009
If a 10-year-old revitalization plan drafted for Silver Spring is amended to permit a pedestrian bridge above Wayne Avenue, the Montgomery County Council is likely to approve the proposed span connecting the Wayne parking garage to the Silver Spring Library.
The council will now launch a public amendment process to the 1999 Silver Spring Urban Renewal Plan, which prohibits pedestrian bridges above certain streets in downtown Silver Spring. A pedestrian bridge is included in the council-approved design for the library to ensure safe access for children, seniors and the disabled.
http://gazette.net/stories/02182009/silvnew184401_32473.shtml
by Jason Tomassini | Staff Writer | Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009
If a 10-year-old revitalization plan drafted for Silver Spring is amended to permit a pedestrian bridge above Wayne Avenue, the Montgomery County Council is likely to approve the proposed span connecting the Wayne parking garage to the Silver Spring Library.
The council will now launch a public amendment process to the 1999 Silver Spring Urban Renewal Plan, which prohibits pedestrian bridges above certain streets in downtown Silver Spring. A pedestrian bridge is included in the council-approved design for the library to ensure safe access for children, seniors and the disabled.
http://gazette.net/stories/02182009/silvnew184401_32473.shtml
IMPACT ‘neighbors' go door-to-door - Gazette
Nonprofit launches campaign to connect residents with services through ‘go to' representatives
by Amber Parcher | Staff Writer | Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009
As the economy shows few signs of improving and more people need help to live in Montgomery County, a local nonprofit wants to create a go-to person in several neighborhoods who can direct people to the support they need.
The concept's title, Neighbors Supporting Neighbors, is simple, said members of IMPACT Silver Spring, a nonprofit designed to foster community involvement, especially among ethnic groups.
http://gazette.net/stories/02182009/silvnew184359_32472.shtml
by Amber Parcher | Staff Writer | Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009
As the economy shows few signs of improving and more people need help to live in Montgomery County, a local nonprofit wants to create a go-to person in several neighborhoods who can direct people to the support they need.
The concept's title, Neighbors Supporting Neighbors, is simple, said members of IMPACT Silver Spring, a nonprofit designed to foster community involvement, especially among ethnic groups.
http://gazette.net/stories/02182009/silvnew184359_32472.shtml
Stabbing in Silver Spring may be gang related - Gazette
Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009
Police believe a stabbing last week in the Long Branch neighborhood of Silver Spring was gang-related.
Officers from the Montgomery County Police Department's Third District station in Silver Spring responded about 4:44 p.m. Feb. 11 to the area of Piney Branch Road and Arliss Street where they found a 17-year-old male from Silver Spring suffering from stab wounds to his upper body.
http://gazette.net/stories/02182009/silvnew184408_32484.shtml
Police believe a stabbing last week in the Long Branch neighborhood of Silver Spring was gang-related.
Officers from the Montgomery County Police Department's Third District station in Silver Spring responded about 4:44 p.m. Feb. 11 to the area of Piney Branch Road and Arliss Street where they found a 17-year-old male from Silver Spring suffering from stab wounds to his upper body.
http://gazette.net/stories/02182009/silvnew184408_32484.shtml
Developer denied alley ownership - Gazette
Builder seeking options after complaints at hearing over Fenton Village project
by Jason Tomassini | Staff Writer | Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009
In a contentious planning hearing Thursday, two Fenton Village property owners and a developer argued over the impact of a large mixed-use project proposed for the neighborhood, with the county Planning Board rejecting the developer's request to build over alleyways currently serving nearby businesses.
http://gazette.net/stories/02182009/silvnew184359_32471.shtml
by Jason Tomassini | Staff Writer | Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009
In a contentious planning hearing Thursday, two Fenton Village property owners and a developer argued over the impact of a large mixed-use project proposed for the neighborhood, with the county Planning Board rejecting the developer's request to build over alleyways currently serving nearby businesses.
http://gazette.net/stories/02182009/silvnew184359_32471.shtml
Revenue Authority considers options at Sligo golf course - Gazette
Facility could return to Park and Planning if group decides to terminate lease
by Jason Tomassini | Staff Writer | Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009
Pending approval from the County Council and Planning Board, the Montgomery County Revenue Authority will terminate its lease to operate Sligo Creek Golf Course, leaving the future of the Silver Spring course uncertain.
http://gazette.net/stories/02182009/silvnew184406_32480.shtml
by Jason Tomassini | Staff Writer | Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009
Pending approval from the County Council and Planning Board, the Montgomery County Revenue Authority will terminate its lease to operate Sligo Creek Golf Course, leaving the future of the Silver Spring course uncertain.
http://gazette.net/stories/02182009/silvnew184406_32480.shtml
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