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Branford Marsalis Headlines the 2013 Silver Spring Jazz Festival




Get ready for another amazing fall jazz festival! Montgomery County presents the Silver Spring Jazz Festival featuring Grammy award winning saxophonist, Branford Marsalis and  an incredible line up of musicians. .
Mark your calendar!
The Festival takes place on Saturday, September 7th
4:30 pm - 10:00 pm at
Veterans Plaza at Ellsworth and Fenton

Pack up your lawn chairs and a picnic dinner, or enjoy a meal at one of the local downtown Silver Spring  establishments as you move and groove to the sounds of headliner Branford Marsalis, local favorite Marcus Johnson, The Noah Haidu Quintet, and National Philharmonic presents Songbook.

This is a free community event and attendees are encouraged to use public transportation.

CLASSES, CLASSES, CLASSES!!!



Youth Fall Sports Clinics and Leagues


KOA Sports Girls Field Hockey Clinic (7 sessions, $125)
Girls in 2nd to7th grades are encouraged to sign up for this clinic to learn the basics of the game, technique, and to work on drills and scrimmage. Perfect for beginners or those with some experience. Clinic will focus on safety and good sportsmanship as much as skills. All players will need an outdoor stick, shin guards and a mouth guard. Eyewear is optional. For more information download the flyer.
364165 for 2nd and 3rd grades starting 9/7 from 9:00 – 10:15 am (location TBD)
364166 for 4th and 5th grades starting 9/7 from 9:00 – 10:15 am (location TBD)
364167 for 6th and 7th grades starting 9/7 from 9:00 – 10:15 am (location TBD)


MD Sports Hoop Star Basketball Clinic (6 sessions, $90)
Kids in grades K-5 will break into groups to cover the fundamentals of basketball instruction, the rules of the game, practice drills, and work through scrimmages. In addition to they will learn life skills that will benefit them long after they have left the court like respect, commitment and teamwork.
362542 starting 9/16 at Bells Mill Elementary School from 3:30 – 4:45 pm
362540 starting 9/18 at Olney Elementary School from 3:30 – 4:45 pm
362541 starting 9/20 at Kensington-Parkwood Elementary School from 3:05 – 4:20 pm


One on One Afterschool Hoops (8 sessions, $100)
Students ages 6-12 will become better ball players as they work with One on One instructors running specific basketball drills and exercises. Kids can expect to improve their skills, and overall technique through practice games.
361416 starting 9/16 at Wisconsin Place Community Recreation Center from 4:00 – 5:00 pm
361424 starting 9/16 at Clarksburg Elementary School from 4:00 – 5:00 pm
361421 starting 9/17 at Rosemary Hills Elementary School from 3:45 – 4:45 pm
361417 starting 9/18 at Wayside Elementary School from 3:30 – 4:30 pm
361418 starting 9/18 at McAuliff Elementary Schools from 3:05 – 4:05 pm
361414 starting 9/19 at Greenwood Elementary School from 3:05 – 4:05 pm
361419 starting 9/19 at Sligo Creed Elementary School from 3:30 – 4:30 pm
361415 starting 9/20 at Potomac Elementary School from 3:30 – 4:30 pm
361420 starting 9/20 at Woodin Elementary School from 3:15 – 4:15 pm
361423 starting 9/20 at Bethesda Elementary School from 3:05 – 4:04 pm



MD Sports Youth Soccer League (6 sessions, $85)
Kids ages 3-10 will love this fun, no-pressure soccer league where they are split up into different age groups, and every player will get to play in a game. They will learn the basic elements of soccer strategy and fair play during practice. Then they will get to use those skills during short 3 on 3 games that have two 10-minute halves. Volunteer coaches must participate and each child receives a t-shirt and award.
364634 starting 9/21 at Bauer Drive Community Recreation Center from 3:00 – 4:00 pm


Challenger Sports Player Development Soccer (8 sessions, $130)
Kids ages 5-9 will benefit from small group practices and games. They will learn core techiques,  basic skills, and good sportsmanship through the practices and games. This program is offered at four convenient locations around the County.
361429 starting 9/10 at Olney Family Neighborhood Park from 5:00 – 6:00 pm
361432 starting 9/11 at Plum Gar Community Recreation Center from 5:00 – 6:00 pm
361430 starting 9/13 at Meadowbrook Local Park from 5:00 – 6:00 pm
361431 starting 9/13 at Darnestown Local Park from 5:00 – 6:00 pm


Fencing Beginner I and II (10 sessions, $105)
Ages 9 and up will learn the basics of fencing including the rules, how to use and care for the equipment, and basic foil techniques. The curriculum will change as the skill level changes. All equipment is provided.  $20 material fee due to instructor.
362264 starting 9/9 at Robert Frost Middle School, level I 5:30 – 6:30 pm, level II 6:30 – 7:30 pm
362265 starting 9/11 at Roberto Clemente Middle School level I 5:30 – 6:30 pm, level II 6:30 – 7:30 pm
362266 starting 9/13 at Parkland Middle School level I 5:30 – 6:30 pm, level II 6:30 – 7:30 pm


Fencing Intermediate (10 sessions, $105)
Ages 9 and up will learn more advanced foil techniques including riposte direct, doublement, compound attacks with footwork, beat disengage, compound riposte and pris de fer opposition and envelopment.  $20 material fee due to instructor.
363238 starting 9/9 at Robert Frost Middle School from 7:30 – 8:30 pm
363239 starting 9/11 at Roberto Clemente Middle School from 7:30 – 78:30 pm

Creative Classes for Kids Age 7 to 17



LEGO Engineering Classes
In these classes kids will learn by doing. With the guidance of skilled teachers, kids will be able to see their creativity come to life! Just look at what one group of 3rd to 5th graders created in a Play Well Teknologies class!



LEGO Pre Engineering (6 sessions, $179)
Ages 5 to 7.  You can’t even imagine what you can do with over 100,000 pieces of LEGO! Participants will build engineer-designed projects such as boats, bridges, mazes, and motorized cars, and use special pieces to create their own unique designs.
361459 starting 9/9 at Travilah Elementary School from 3:30 – 4:30 pm
361460 starting 9/10 at Jones Lane Elementary School from 3:30 – 4:30 pm
362255 starting 10/28 at Rock View Elementary School from 3:05 – 4:25 pm

LEGO Engineering FUNdamentals (6 sessions, $179)
Ages 8 to 12.  Kids will explore their engineering skills and learn concepts in physics, engineering, and architecture.  The projects, designed by engineers, include Gear Cars and Battletracks.
361443 starting 9/11 at Somerset Elementary School from 3:05 – 4:35 pm
361454 starting 9/12 at Westover Elementary School from 3:30 – 5:00 pm
361455 starting 9/13 at Darnestown Elementary School from 3:30 – 5:00 pm
362246 starting 10/29 at Wayside Elementary School from 3:30 – 5:00 pm
362249 starting 10/30 at Carderock Springs Elementary School from 3:20 – 4:50 pm
362250 starting 10/31 at Sherwood Elementary School from 3:30 – 5:00 pm
362251 starting 11/8 at Forest Knolls Elementary School from 3:05 – 4:25 pm


Fashion With Red Sprinkle
Fashion is more than paying top dollar for expensive brands. It’s about finding your own sense of style. It’s about self confidence, DIY looks, or maybe capitalizing on your creativity through a fashion blog! With these fashion classes from Red Sprinkle, budding fashionistas can develop new skills and turn your love of fashion into something more. 

Fashion School Fashionista 101 (6 sessions, $75)
Participants ages 13-17 learn tips and tricks of the fashion industry to create their own DIY (Do it Yourself) looks.
363657 starting 9/18 at East County Community Recreation Center 4:00 – 5:00 pm

Fashion Blog + Media 101 (6 sessions, $75)
Participants ages 12-17 will learn how to launch their very own style blog including photography and media training as well as lessons on personal styling.
363663 starting 9/19 at Upper County Community Recreation Center from 4:00 – 5:00 pm

Fashion Style 101 (6 sessions, $150)
Participants ages 7-13 will gain hands-on experience with styling as they learn about fashion trends and basics.
363675 starting 9/21 at Longwood Community Recreation Center from 12:30 – 1:30 pm

Runway Hair 101 (6 sessions, $150)
Participants ages 12-18 will learn about healthy hair care, hair shaping, coloring and high-end hair trends.
363674 starting 9/24 at Good Hope Community Recreation Center from 4:00 – 5:00 pm


This is Dance Class Like You’ve Never Seen Before!


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Once the music starts in these dance classes, the kids won’t be able to stop their feet from moving! How about a Bollywood dance class or a breakdancing class? We teach a number of uniqe dance styles through our classes in addition to more traditional ballet and jazz.

Bollywood Kids (7 sessions, $95)
Kids ages 6-10 will learn how to dance Bollywood-style to the popular music of the Slumdog Millionaire soundtrack.
363734 starts 9/17 at Potomac Community Recreation Center from 6:30 – 7:15pm
363735 starts 9/18 at Kingsview Middle School from 6:30 – 7:15 pm

Capoeira Youth (8 sessions, $79)
Kids ages 7-12 will learn this exotic dance that involves a mixture of martial arts moves and light acrobatics.
364448 starting 9/10 at Praisner Community Recreation Center from 7:30 – 8:30 pm
364446 starting 9/11 at White Oak Community Recreation Center from 7:00 – 8:00 pm
364447 starting 9/12 at Bauer Community Recreation Center from 8:30 – 9:30 pm

Breakdancing (9 sessions, $81)
Youth ages 7-13 will learn breakdanceing style, power moves, and techniques while they have fun and get a great workout.
364061 starting 9/11 at Upper County Community Recreation Center from 7:30 – 8:30 pm
364060 starting 9/12 at Potomac Community Recreation Center from 7:30 – 8:30 pm

Hip Hop for KidZ! (8 sessions, $72)
Kids ages 9-12 will learn the latest hip hop choreography while dancing to the music they love.
364075 starting 9/10 at Coffield Community Recreation Center from 5:15 – 6:00 pm
364074 starting 9/16 at Bauer Drive Community Recreation Center from 5:15 – 6:00 pm
364076 starting 9/21 at Long Branch Community Recreation Center from 1:30 – 2:15 pm
364077 starting 9/21 at White Oak Community Recreation Center from 11:15 – 12:00 pm