Just before the holidays, newly elected Kentlands Citizens Assembly (KCA) Board of Trustees’ President Tim Clarke took a few moments to speak with The Town Courier about his goals for the organization under his direction. “I left my position as treasurer of the board of trustees because I had perceived impropriety in the way...
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Effectively managing communication to residents in neighborhoods with hundreds — and sometimes thousands — of households can be challenging. Whether disseminating vital information about annual meetings and alerts or passing along community social opportunities, reaching all of the residents often takes a multi-pronged approach. The Lakelands and Kentlands neighborhoods follow similar paths in that...
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Kentlands resident Dr. Lisa Lunghofer is an advocate for those in need — both humans and animals. She is president of the board of directors for the nonprofit Maryland Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Association, a volunteer position. CASA volunteers are matched with children in foster care and advocate for their best interests. Maryland...
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Showing Support for Sandy Hook Following the shooting in Newtown, Conn., the National PTA and the Connecticut PTSA recently shared ways to show support for the students and families of Sandy Hook Elementary School. School will resume for the students and faculty of Sandy Hook, but in a new building. Parent-volunteers are working to...
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Experience Shakespeare in a Whole New Way In partnership with Faction of Fools Theatre Company, the Arts Barn presents “A Commedia Romeo and Juliet,” based on William Shakespeare’s classic story of two young lovers divided by a family feud. The show runs Jan. 11 – 26, with evening performances on Fridays and Saturdays at...
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Visitors to Kentlands Main Street were greeted by a festive sight recently. The city of Gaithersburg, in conjunction with the Kentlands Downtown Partnership (KDP), commissioned the hanging of holiday wreaths from the streetlights along Main Street. The wreaths were purchased as part of a $35,000 grant from the city of Gaithersburg to the KDP....
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At this time of year, when days and nights are filled with holiday parties, gift-giving and time spent with friends and family, many of those serving in the military are far from home. They share the season from across oceans, with fellow soldiers and through technology, and look forward to the homecomings ahead. The...
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Resurfacing Planned for Lakelands Park Field Since its inception, the soccer field at Lakelands Park has been used extensively by both the city recreation department as well as by Lakelands Park Middle School and is in need of resurfacing. On Dec. 3, Gaithersburg’s mayor and City Council unanimously passed a resolution to move forward...
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Kentlands Mansion Gallery Presents “Three Women andTheir Cameras” “Three Women and Their Cameras,” a photographic exhibit featuring works by Judy Gross, Meryl Silver and Marge Wasson, is on display at the Kentlands Mansion through Jan. 27. An accomplished photographer and Kentlands resident, Gross’ art is on permanent display in the Kentlands Clubhouse and historic...
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The Washington, D.C., vicinity may have been spared the worst of Hurricane Sandy, but many local residents still felt the impact as vacation spots, family and friends suffered loss and damage along the Northeast coast. Recently, Gaithersburg residents Spencer Friedman and Beth Ann Spector took action to provide aid to some hurricane victims. Spencer,...
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