Monday, October 22, 2012
A rundown of what's happening in and around Chevy Chase this week.
Good morning, Chevy Chase! It's Monday, Oct. 22, and here is a rundown of things to know in Chevy Chase this week: 1.) The final presidential debate is Monday, Oct. 22, from 9 to 10:30 p.m. The format for the debate will be identical to that of the first presidential debate and will focus on foreign policy. The moderator will be Bob Schieffer (host of Face the Nation on CBS). The debate will take place at Lynn University, in Boca Raton. 2.) On Tuesday, Oct. 23, at 7 p.m., the Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School Committee will discuss the future of Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School, and how it will handle a growing population of students. 3.) On Wednesday, Oct. 24, at 7 p.m., the Town of Chevy Chase will host a public meeting in the town hall (…
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Draft of zoning code rewrite available online; new Ride On buses coming in early 2013.
Good morning, Chevy Chase! It's Tuesday, July 31, and here are five things to know today: 1.) Temperatures will be in the mid-80s, with isolated thunderstorms and a 30 percent chance of rain, according to Weather.com. 2.) Montgomery County planners have released a draft of the county's zoning code rewrite. Read the draft online. 3.) Montgomery County will replace 28 Ride On buses, following one too many bus fires. The new buses will arrive in early 2013. Read more on Patch. 4.) The Chevy Chase population of unusual animals (for the suburbs, anyway) is booming: we have a fox, a coyote and now a chicken. 5.) Today in history: Eighty-nine years ago (in 1923), Ahmet Ertegun—one of the foremost promoters of American jazz and blues music and …
Monday, July 30, 2012
Seven vacancies are open on the Montgomery County Commission on People with Disabilities—apply by Aug. 17.
Good morning, Chevy Chase Patch! It's Monday, July 30, and here are five things to know today: 1.) Temperatures will be in the mid-80s with scattered thunderstorms and a 30 percent chance of rain, according to Weather.com. 2.) The Montgomery County Commission on People with Disabilities has seven vacancies. "Three vacancies must be filled by representatives of organizations or agencies that provide services to people with disabilities; three vacancies must be filled by representatives of people with disabilities; and one vacancy must be filled by a parent of a person with disabilities. Six incumbents are eligible to apply for reappointment," according to the county's website. Apply by Aug. 17. For more information on the application …
Friday, July 27, 2012
It's the last weekend to see Chevy Chase storyteller Ellouise Schoettler perform "Pushing Boundaries" in the Capital Fringe Festival.
Good morning, Chevy Chase! It's Friday, July 27, and here are five things to know today: 1.) Temperatures will be in the mid-90s today, in the low 90s tomorrow and in the high 80s on Sunday, with isolated thunderstorms and a 30 percent chance of rain today and tomorrow, and a 10 percent chance of rain on Sunday, Weather.com reported. 2.) Tomorrow is the last day to see Chevy Chase storyteller Ellouise Schoettler perform "Pushing Boundaries," a story about her transition from a 1950s-era housewife to one of the key figures in the push to get the Equal Rights Amendment ratified in 1982. Purchase tickets for tomorrow's 7:15 p.m. performance at the Goethe Institut on the Capital Fringe Festival's website. 3.) For a list of other fun things to …
Thursday, July 26, 2012
In the news: more hot weather, Marriott's cook-off challenge.
Good morning, Chevy Chase! It's Thursday, July 26, and here are five things to know today: 1.) Did you enjoy yesterday's weather, or was it not quite warm enough for you? If you'd like a little more heat, you will like today, which is predicted to have temperatures in the high 90s, with a 20 percent chance of rain, according to Weather.com. 2.) Are you the “top chef” in your family? J.W. “Bill” Marriott, a Bethesda resident and executive chairman of the Marriott International hotel chain, is running a cook-off challenge on his “Marriott On The Move” blog. He’s asking cooks to prepare a recipe and send in a photo of the completed dish to newsroom@marriott.com, or to post the photo and recipe on Marriott’s Facebook page. Read more about the …
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Tonight: Enjoy the music of Hawaii and Tahiti in Friendship Heights. But, watch out for robberies in the Wisconsin Avenue tunnel near Elm Street Park.
Good morning, Chevy Chase! It's Wednesday, July 25, and here are five things to know today: 1.) Temperatures will be close to 90 degrees, with a 20 percent chance of rain, according to Weather.com. 2.) Two robberies in the Wisconsin Avenue tunnel near Elm Street Park have been reported this month by the Town of Chevy Chase. 3.) Listen to music of the Hawaiian Islands, New Zealand and Tahiti at the Friendship Heights Village Center tonight at 7. 4.) Should Friendship Heights have its own automated cupcake dispensary? Tell us in the Patch poll. 5.) Today in history: Twenty years ago (in 1992), "the opening ceremonies of the Games of the XXV Olympiad [were] held in Barcelona, Spain," History.com reported.
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Today: Ride On buses continue to operate on a modified holiday schedule, and the Town of Chevy Chase Climate Protection Committee meets at 7:30 p.m.
Good morning, Chevy Chase! It's Tuesday, July 24, and here are five things to know today: 1.) Temperatures will be in the mid-90s, with isolated thunderstorms and a 30 percent chance of rain, according to Weather.com. 2.) Have you had a chance to vote for your favorite businesses in the Readers' Choice polls yet? There are 25 categories, so take your pick...or vote in all of them! 3.) Ride On buses will continue to operate on a modified schedule today. 4.) The Town of Chevy Chase Climate Protection Committee meets at the town hall (4301 Willow Ln.) at 7:30 p.m. 5.) Today in history: One hundred and one years ago (in 1911), American archaeologist Hiram Bingham first saw the ancient Incan settlement Machu Picchu. Read more about his …
Monday, July 23, 2012
Ride On buses will operate on a modified holiday schedule today and tomorrow.
Good morning, Chevy Chase! It's Monday, July 23, and here are five things to know today: 1.) Temperatures will be back up in the low 90s, with scattered thunderstorms and a 40 percent chance of rain, according to Weather.com. 2.) The Ride On buses will continue to operate on a modified holiday schedule today and tomorrow, following the fleet's reduction to 26 buses last week after a bus fire. The holiday schedule is posted on the Ride On website. The three exceptions to the posted schedule for today and tomorrow are: 3.) Voting begins today for this summer's Readers' Choice series. Vote for your favorite businesses, restaurants, real estate agents, parks, etc. by 11:59 p.m. on Aug. 17. 4.) Stay up-to-date with news in Chevy Chase by "…
Friday, July 20, 2012
This weekend: some rain and cooler temperatures, as well as a variety of arts events.
Good morning, Chevy Chase! It's Friday, July 20, and here are five things to know today: 1.) Temperatures will be in the mid-80s, with thunderstorms and an 80 percent chance of rain. On Saturday, temperatures will be around 80, with scattered thunderstorms and a 30 percent chance of rain. On Sunday, temperatures will be in the mid-80s, with isolated thunderstorms and a 30 percent chance of rain, according to Weather.com. 2.) For a little night music, attend The Flute Society of Washington's Adult Flute Camp Recital at 7:30 p.m. at the Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church (1 Chevy Chase Circle NW, Washington, DC). 3.) Chevy Chase resident Ellouise Schoettler's one-woman performance, Pushing Boundaries, at the Capital Fringe Festival has three …
Thursday, July 19, 2012
The Ride On bus fleet is down 26 buses today and Friday.
Good morning, Chevy Chase! It's Thursday, July 19, and here are five things to know today: 1.) Temperatures will be in the low 90s with scattered thunderstorms and a 60-percent chance of showers, according to Weather.com. 2.) The Ride On buses will operate on a holiday schedule today and tomorrow. The fleet is down 26 buses, after yet another bus fire. 3.) Town of Somerset Councilwoman Cathy Pickar, who has organized the "Pack up Pepco" petition with a catchy tune all set for a flash mob, will be interviewed today about the petition by ABC 7 News' Good Morning Washington at 6:30 a.m. 4.) The Village of Martin's Additions Council will meet at the village office at 7013-B Brookville Rd. at 7:30 p.m. The meeting's agenda is posted on the …
