Montgomery Village News Articles
The Watkins Mill tot lot replacement is underway! The new equipment installation will be finished in the next few days and open to the public soon. Residents are advised to remain out of the tot lot until the orange construction fencing is removed and the lot is reopen for use.
Santa and his helpers along with MVF staff got together with residents and kids for Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 10 at North Creek Community Center. They shared delicious hot cocoa and breakfast treats, as well as fun crafts and time to visit with Santa.
Due to inclement weather earlier this week, the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting has been rescheduled for 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 7. Residents, friends and neighbors are invited to enjoy some holiday cheer as we kick off the holiday season with this annual family event!
Approximately 75 new residents were greeted by Montgomery Village Foundation board members, staff and local vendors and organizations at the annual Welcome Reception held on November 10 at North Creek Community Center. MVF President Pete Young and EVP Dave Humpton addressed the residents and...
Work is progressing on the Apple Ridge Pool Renovation. The site has been regraded and pool walls have been shaped with forms. Underground piping and other work is being set before the pool is ready for concrete. Concrete work is expected to be finished before the end of the year.
Montgomery Village Foundation (MVF) Board President Pete Young, MVF Board member Jim Marsh and Montgomery Village Sports Association President David Jacobs joined Senator Nancy King, District 39 Delegates Charles Barkley and Kirill Reznik, Kevin Mack from Congressman John Delaney’s office and...
The Annual MVF Great Pumpkin Race and Fall Festival is right around the corner. Prepare to race your pumpkin for a chance at the Championship trophy and celebrate fall on Saturday, Oct. 15 with games, rides, food, a petting zoo, tennis ball target practice and local vendors and businesses. Get...
Girl Scout Cadet Troop 4206 volunteered time and talent at the 50th Anniversary Nature Center Celebration. The Girl Scouts created and ran a nature scavenger hunt, helped visitors dissect owl pellets and worked with MVF staff to host a successful event. Cadet Troop 4206 has made Montgomery...
The Whetstone faithful took their annual end of summer Cannonball Contest on the road to neighboring Stedwick Pool before most pools closed for the season. Families, friends and neighbors made quite a splash, and a great time was had by all.
Residents enjoyed the last swim of summer at the Apple Ridge pool before its closing on Aug. 14. The renovation will begin in the next few weeks, and the new Apple Ridge Pool is scheduled to reopen for the 2017 pool season. Visit www.montgomeryvillage...
80’s tribute band The Reagan Years rocked the Apple Ridge Recreation Area on Saturday, July 23 with crowd-pleasing favorites like Footloose and Hit Me With Your Best Shot. The 50th Anniversary concert included a misting tent, food trucks and t-shirts launched into the audience with a slingshot....
Lake Marion Pool is one hot spot to cool off this summer! Enjoy all of the Montgomery Village pools and don’t miss special events like Chillin’ Ice Cream Treats at the Pool— 3 p.m. on Saturdays July 23 (North Creek Pool) and July 30 (Watkins Mill Pool)—and Raft and Noodle Fun Days (see pools for...
The Lake Marion Lasers got sharky with their Jaws float in the MVF Independence Day Parade celebrating “A 50th Fourth.” Residents also enjoyed this year’s 5K Race, 1-Mile Fun Run and midway amusements. For more pictures from the event, parade contest results and 5K and Fun Run race results, see...
On May 2, the Watkins Mill Jazz Ensemble combined their talents with the Montgomery Blue Notes, (an offshoot of the Montgomery Village Community Band) to perform a concert of jazz favorites. Pictured is a rehearsal of both bands preparing for the concert. Catch the Montgomery Blue Notes at Art...
Boy Scouts from Troop 1988 were up bright and early Saturday, May 14 serving up sweets to Spring Flea Market shoppers and vendors alike. And you couldn’t miss their call, “DEVIL DOG!” anytime someone ordered their special of the day. See more photos of recent MVF events on page 8.
Creative Playtime 3s and 4s had a special visit on Wednesday from Officer C. Stuckey of the Montgomery County Police Department! Students got to talk with the officer about safety and the appropriate times to call 9-1-1. The kids got to try on a bullet proof vest, see the squad car and even hold...
MVF Board President John Driscoll (center) welcomes newly elected Board members Laura Franke (left) and Jim Marsh (right) to at the Montgomery Village Foundation Annual Meeting on Thursday, March 31. Franke and Marsh were elected to serve a three-year term on the Board, along with Scott Dyer,...
Representatives from homes corporations and condominium associations, as well as Village residents in attendance at the 50th Anniversary Kickoff Celebration, took part in a living community timeline, which gave a physical dimension to when each part of Montgomery Village was established over the...
More than 65 girls and their dads (or grandads) had a sweetheart of a time at the 8th Annual Daddy-Daughter Valentines Dance on Friday, Feb. 12 at North Creek Community Center. See more photos on our facebook page at www.facebook....
