Hello Neighbors,

Unfortunately, due to the extremely cold weather forecasted for tomorrow evening and beyond our “Neighborhood Movie Night” showing of “Star Wars” has been canceled. We will resume our “Neighborhood Movie Night” series in the spring when the weather begins to warm up again.

More about Neighborhood Movie Night: On several weekend evenings in the Fall and Spring (when the weather is cool, yet comfortable) we plan to show outdoor movies on Candy Hill (341 Upshire Circle.) Neighbors are encouraged to bring jackets, blankets, pillows, snacks, bug spray, and any other items you wish to enjoy the show! Candy Hill has a natural grade and should allow good amphitheater-style viewing!

See you in the spring!

Thank you,
Glenn Watts
Board of Directors, Washingtonian Woods HOA

Hello Neighbors,

Election Day – November 7
Cast your ballot for Mayor and two City Council Members on Tuesday, November 7. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Click here for poll locations and candidate information. Preliminary results will be announced the night of the election (approximately 9 p.m.). The Gaithersburg Board of Supervisors of Elections will meet on November 8 to certify the results. Official results will be released November 9.

Please note: The poll location for Washingtonian Woods residents is new this year:  Our polling location is at the Crown Clubhouse in Crown Farm.

Washingtonian Woods Poll Location
Crown Clubhouse
803 Crown Park Avenue
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
301-258-6310

Fall Loose Leaf Collection
Fall loose leaf collection is now underway for single family and townhouse owners. Place your leaves at the street curb by 7 a.m. on your regular recycling day. Note that leaves placed in alleys or mews will not be collected. The weekly collection continues through the last week of December, weather permitting. Any time during the year you can bag your leaves in biodegradable brown bags and leave them curbside with your other recyclables.

Thank you,
Glenn Watts
Board of Directors, Washingtonian Woods HOA

Hello Neighbors,

Thank you to everyone that made it out to Fall Fest yesterday. And, kudos to the Social Committee for executing an unbelievable “Plan B” due to the weather. We hope you all enjoyed the games, prizes, BBQ, Hotel Transylvania and Trunk or Treating! Thank you, too, to all of the volunteers that helped make this annual event a success yet again. It couldn’t have been done without you.

Also, thank you to everyone who helped us continue the great Halloween spirit of Washingtonian Woods by decorating their houses this year!  This year the following winners were selected:

Winners
1st — 130 Upshire Circle
2nd — 126 Upshire Circle
3rd — 129 Upshire Circle

Honorable Mentions
Cutest Spooky — 7 Midsummer Court
Most Spooky Variety —  432 Upshire Circle
Most Dramatic (Tie) —   410 Midsummer Drive and 122 Upshire Circle
Best Spooky Court —  3, 4 and 8 Driscoll Court
Best “Old School” Spooky —  119 Canfield Hill
Most Multi-sensory/Musical —  110 Canfield Hill
Most Attention-grabbing — 410 Upshire Circle

If you haven’t yet already, feel free to check out all of the wonderfully decorated homes throughout the neighborhood tomorrow evening while trick-or-treating. Thank you again and we hope everyone has a happy and safe Halloween!

Thank you,
Glenn Watts
Board of Directors, Washingtonian Woods HOA

Hello Neighbors,

On account of the rain forecast for Sunday, the Social Committee has moved the location of our neighborhood Fall Festival to the Clubhouse. Join us starting at 3pm for games, music, crafts and candy. Redskins Game, Hotel Transylvania and Branded 72 BBQ food truck all to follow.

What: Fall Festival
When: Sunday, October 29th, 3 pm
Where: Clubhouse

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The Social Committee is still actively looking for plenty volunteers to help ensure this event’s success. Please take a moment to look at this Sign-up Genius to see how you can still help. It would be much appreciated!

Thank you,
Glenn Watts
Board of Directors, Washingtonian Woods HOA

Hello Neighbors,

Just a reminder that the neighborhood Fall Festival, featuring Games, Halloween Parade and Candy Hill is this Sunday 10/29 at 3:00pm in Washingtonian Woods Park.

After the festivities we will be hosting the Redskins/Dallas game at the Clubhouse, along with Branded 72 Food Truck, and movie for the kids in the lower level of the clubhouse. All neighbors are encouraged to attend.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The Social Committee is still actively looking for plenty volunteers to help ensure this event’s success. Please take a moment to look at this Sign-up Genius to see how you can still help. It would be much appreciated!

More details on the event can be found here. Please be sure to visit www.washwoods.org for inclement weather updates.

House Decorating Contest
Also, judging for the House Decorating Contest will occur on Saturday evening 10/28. Please be sure to have your decorations up by 6:00pm.

Thank you,
Glenn Watts
Board of Directors, Washingtonian Woods HOA

Hello Neighbors,

Our “Neighborhood Movie Night” series continues this Saturday night, October 21st, at Candy Hill (i.e the neighborhood sledding hill directly across the street from Washingtonian Woods Park located at 341 Upshire Circle.)

This week’s movie is:  “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone”. Movie starts at 7pm.

More about Neighborhood Movie Night: On several weekend evenings in the Fall and Spring (when the weather is cool, yet comfortable) we plan to show outdoor movies on Candy Hill (341 Upshire Circle.) Neighbors are encouraged to bring jackets, blankets, pillows, snacks, bug spray, and any other items you wish to enjoy the show! Candy Hill has a natural grade and should allow good amphitheater-style viewing!

We have many new families in the neighborhood, please reach out to your new neighbors and invite them to join the fun. Hope to see you there!

Thank you,
Glenn Watts
Board of Directors, Washingtonian Woods HOA

Hello Neighbors,

Well, October is here and that means that Washingtonian Woods’ annual Halloween traditions are right around the corner!

Annual Washingtonian Woods Fall Festival
The Annual Washingtonian Woods Fall Festival will be held Sunday, October 29th @ 3pm at Washingtonian Woods Park.

Schedule of Events
– Games & Music @ 3:00 pm
– Costume Parade @ 4:00pm
– Candy Hill for 5th-8th graders @ 4:15pm
– Candy Hill for 4th grade & younger @ 4:30pm

FOOD TRUCK, REDSKINS & KIDS MOVIE @ 5pm
Ready for more?  After Fall Fest, head to the Clubhouse to watch the Redskins play the Cowboys. Kids can hang downstairs for a special viewing of Hotel Transylvania! And, the Branded ’72 Pit Barbeque Food truck will be at the Clubhouse at 5:15pm serving food.

As a reminder, this is a neighborhood-sponsored (not public) event. Visit our web site at www.washwoods.org for inclement weather event updates.

Halloween House Decorating Contest
Show your Halloween spirit and decorate your house for the annual Washingtonian Woods Halloween House Decorating Contest! Judging will begin at 6pm on Saturday, Oct. 28th. Winners announced on Sunday, October 29th – Prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd.

Get B00-ed!
Keep the Halloween spirit going all season.  Feel free to Boo! someone (by leaving this flyer and a treat on a neighbor’s doorstep), or keep it going when you get Boo-ed!  You can download a Boo Buddy here.

We have many new families in the neighborhood, please reach out to your new neighbors and invite them to join the fun. Hope to see you there! Happy Halloween!

Thank you,
Glenn Watts
Board of Directors, Washingtonian Woods HOA

Hello Neighbors,

Our new “Neighborhood Movie Night” series starts this Saturday night, October 7th, at Candy Hill (i.e the neighborhood sledding hill directly across the street from Washingtonian Woods Park located at 341 Upshire Circle.)

This week’s movie is:  “E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial”. Movie starts at 7pm.

More about Neighborhood Movie Night: On several weekend evenings in the Fall and Spring (when the weather is cool, yet comfortable) we plan to show outdoor movies on Candy Hill (341 Upshire Circle.) Neighbors are encouraged to bring blankets, pillows, snacks, bug spray, and any other items you wish to enjoy the show! Candy Hill has a natural grade and should allow good amphitheater-style viewing!

We have many new families in the neighborhood, please reach out to your new neighbors and invite them to join the fun. Hope to see you there!

Thank you,
Glenn Watts
Board of Directors, Washingtonian Woods HOA

Hello Neighbors,

Please mark your calendars for the following Fall neighborhood activities.

New this year is our new “Movie Night” series at Candy Hill! On several weekend evenings in the Fall and Spring (when the weather is cool, yet comfortable) we plan to show outdoor movies on Candy Hill. Neighbors are encouraged to bring blankets, pillows, snacks and any other items you wish to enjoy the show!

Movie Nights @ Candy Hill
Saturday, October 7th, 7pm:  “E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial”
Saturday, November 11th, 7pm: “Star Wars”

Fall Fest, Halloween Parade & Candy Hill
Sunday, October 29th

More specifics will follow as we get closer to each event. In the meantime, help spread the word and mark your calendars!

Thank you,
Glenn Watts
Board of Directors, Washingtonian Woods HOA

Hello Neighbors,

CCT Environmental Assessment
The Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Corridor Cities Transitway is now available for public comment. The nine mile, 13-station Bus Rapid Transit will run between the Shady Grove Metro and Metropolitan Grove MARC Stations, going through or alongside the residential communities of King Farm, Crown, Washingtonian Woods, Kentlands/Lakelands, and Parklands. The EA can be viewed online and is also available at the Gaithersburg and Germantown Libraries and at the Montgomery County Council Office Building. Comments must be submitted in writing by September 22, 2017. Click here for submission details.

Additionally, for the most up to date information on the community’s ongoing efforts, please visit the Sensible CCT Facebook page. It is updated quite regularly by Washingtonian Woods resident and neighbor Lisa Cline.

Right-of-Way Installations – Comment Sought
Legislation was introduced on August 21 to regulate installations in Gaithersburg’s public rights-of-way, particularly from companies looking to install telecommunications and wireless equipment and facilities. The regulations address all uses of rights-of-way to codify existing practices, but also to implement new standards for telecommunications facilities. A public hearing will be held on the matter on Monday, October 2 at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall. Comment can be made at the meeting or can be submitted in writing to [email protected]. Explore the topic here.

Deadline for Mayor, Council Candidates
Gaithersburg voters will go to the polls on Tuesday, November 7 to elect a Mayor and two City Council Members. The deadline for candidates to file for this election is 5 p.m., September 22. If you are interested in running for office you must submit an application that includes the signatures of at least 100 registered voters within the City of Gaithersburg. Candidates must be a City resident and must file financial and employment disclosure statements to ensure compliance with the City’s Ethics Ordinance. The Gaithersburg Board of Supervisors of Elections is scheduled to certify candidates on September 26. Find complete election information, including early voting dates and absentee ballot instructions, here.

InGaithersburg eNewsletter
The above information was also previously shared to subscribers of the Gaithersburg “InGaithersburg eNewsletter”. For those interested in staying more up to date on all things Gaithersburg, feel free to sign up for the newsletter here.

Thank you,
Glenn Watts
Board of Directors, Washingtonian Woods HOA