Randolph Civic Association

It’s that time of year again and your RCA membership is more important than ever before. As we work to continually improve our neighborhood, your $10 membership and continued participation are critical to the success of programs like the Neighborhood Watch and publications like the Echo. Like many neighborhoods within the County, we face challenges. Whether it’s demanding more of Pepco or fighting for new amenities in our parks, the advocacy function of the RCA gives us a much needed voice.

More information on the on the Membership page.

The Echo Media Kit for 2010 – 2011 has been published, take a look and learn how your advertisement can reach 1,300 homes. More information on the Media Kit page.

ROCKVILLE, Md. — Over the last century, Rockville Pike in Montgomery County, Md., has grown, unfettered and unplanned, into a sprawling strip city — a hodge-podge of shopping centers, parking lots and gridlocked traffic that frustrates motorists and discourages pedestrians.

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The December 2009 Echo (PDF), has been posted.

Our first annual Community Day was a blast, despite the weather. Hope all that came out had a great time. Thanks to the volunteers who worked to pull the event together.

We’d also like to thank The Stepping Stones, Advance Martial Arts and Mr. Knick Knack for performing. A special thank you to Dynamite Gymnastics for being gracious hosts.

Our next General Meeting will be held this Thursday, September 10, 2009 at 8:00 p.m. We meet at the Veirs Mill Rec Center, view map.

We will be featuring Roger Berliner, our District One member of the County Council and Marc Elrich one of the At-Large members of the County Council. Unfortunately, Council Member Berliner will be unable to attend. Hope to see you there!

Waverly Schuylkill Planting Plan.pdf What are they going to plant in the Park.

The County has begun the Waverly stream restoration project .

Construction is expected to take 3-4 months with the goal of finishing everything around March-April 2009. Work will impact the asphalt trail that connects Schuylkill Road to the train station, so a mulch trail will be temporarily installed with safety fencing to minimize access disruptions.

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You know how the recent election turned out, but how did our own precinct vote? Our crack reporters found out. Our own Karen Helfert, Lauren Lehman and Shaul Kopyto were some of the election judges, so you know these figures are good! Provided by Richard Zierdt.

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RENEWING MEMBERS

On November 12th, Sam’s Club instituted a new system for our group membership. Most members were assigned new account numbers. THIS MEANS YOUR OLD CARD PROBABLY NO LONGER WORKS, and will be rejected at the register. If you have not been to Sam’s Club in the last two weeks, PLEASE GO TO THE Gaithersburg Store MEMBERSHIP DESK FOR YOUR NEW CARD BEFORE YOU SHOP. Please give them your name, and tell them that you are with the Randolph Civic Association.

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