Weekly Town Updates -- May 10, 2024 (2024)

2024 Spring Fest, May 19
Discussion and Dessert, June 4
Round House Theatre Discussion Group, June 23

The Town Council will hold its regular monthly meeting on May 15 in the Town Hall and by Zoom video conference. The agenda for this meeting is available here.

Please join us for Discussion and Dessert: A Public Health Approach to Gun Violence, with Dr. Katherine Hoops on Tuesday, June 4, from 7 to 8 p.m.

Dr. Katherine Hoops, who will be introduced by Town resident Christina Files, is a physician in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Johns Hopkins Hospital, and she is also a faculty leader at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health’s Center for Gun Violence Solutions. She conducts research to find effective policy measures and clinical strategies to reduce gun violence, guided by a trauma-informed approach to medical care.

Theatregoers, mark your calendars and join the conversation! The Community Relations Committee is sponsoring a discussion of an upcoming play at Round House Theatre, located just north of Town on East West Highway. Join us in the Town Hall on Sunday, June 23 at 11 a.m. to discuss Topdog/Underdog.

The Garden Club of Chevy Chase is thankful to all who donated to the plastic bag community recycling challenge during Trash and Treasure weekend. Almost 40 pounds of plastic, most of which is not collected through the Town's single-stream recycling program, were collected. The goal is to reach 1,000 pounds of plastic during 2024. To date, 200 pounds have been donated for recycling. The Garden Club of Chevy Chase wants to spread the word that so much more than store-provided plastic bags can be recycled by the NexTrex Company. NexTrex creates eco-friendly outdoor products from this recycled plastic.

If you are interested in donating to this program, there is a white bin on the front porch of 7617 Lynn Drive, and you can donate all plastic bags through the end of December. In addition to the items listed below, Town resident Judy Van Namen will collect large bundles of bubble wrap or significant amounts of plastic film you might have received from a delivery.

Must be CLEAN, DRY and STRETCHABLE. If not included on the list, please do not donate.

-- Grocery bags or retail store bags
-- Bread bags
-- Store dispensed fruit/veggie produce bags (with no mesh or holes)
-- Paper towel/toilet paper overwrap
-- Plastic bottle or other beverage container case wrap
-- Pallet wrap
-- Dry cleaning bags
-- Newspaper sleeves
-- Ziploc and other resealable food storage bags
-- Bubble wrap or air pillows
-- Plastic shipping envelopes – no need to remove label (but not shipping envelopes where the outside is all paper)
-- Furniture and electronic wrap
-- Ice bags
-- Wood pellet bags
-- Salt bags
-- Plastic cereal box liners (that stretch; your finger will not pop through)

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.

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.

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 -- Free to All

Aging Well with Chris Palmer, Wednesday, May 15, 1-2 p.m. on Zoom. Please register in advance at (301) 657-3115 or info@chevychaseathome.org.

Internet Fraud: How to Keep Yourself Safe In The Digital World, presented by Chief John Nesky, Chevy Chase Village Police; Tuesday, May 21, 2024, 1 p.m., Chevy Chase Village Hall. Please RSVP at 301-657-3115 or info@chevychaseathome.org.