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Election time is nigh!

The KCA Elections Committee has announced the timeline for this fall’s election starting in September and culminating with the voting in November. Here’s a rundown on the Board of Trustee positions, three of which will hopefully be contested in the fall. [more …]
Barney's Blog

It’s one thing to try to steal money …

The eclipse is coming! The Eclipse is coming! THE ECLIPSE IS COMING!! The eclipse is coming on August 21st and, while Maryland is not in the path of the totality, we will be seeing an [more ...]
Gaithersburg City News

Improved pedestrian safety is (hopefully) coming to Kentlands Boulevard

Brighter crosswalk markings and flashing lights to alert drivers to pedestrians at the Main Street roundabout are among the safety improvements that may be coming to Kentlands Blvd. [more …]
Barney's Blog

Parking in the mews

Despite the clarity of our rules, some folks continue to park in our mews thinking they are only ones affected, but that’s rarely the case. [more …]
News

Summerfest Carnival promises fun for all ages

The annual Summerfest celebration will feature carnival games and activities on the clubhouse lawn, along with pool games, good food and beer by Dogfish Head Alehouse. [more …]

What is Great Fun, Contributes to Good Health, Builds Community and Lends a Helping Hand?
The answer is the Kentlands/Lakelands 24th Annual 5K, Kids' Runs & Merchant Expo!
Life in Kentlands: getting even better!
Learn how KCF and KCA are working together to enhance the quality of life for Kentlands' residents!
Coopetition: Not a typo!
Coopetition is alive and well in Downtown Kentlands! Read more to find out how.
Make Time to Volunteer!
Reap the benefits of volunteering within your own community!
Kentlands Community Foundation: Off & Running Fast in 2017
2017 is upon us and brings with it a flurry of activity and projects at the Foundation. To keep track of our many programs and events, we invite you to peruse our newest project: an updated website and calendar. Please visit our new site at KentlandsFoundation.org. There you will find our calendar of upcoming events […]

Arts Barn Celebrates 15th Anniversary August 18, 2017
The Arts Barn is celebrating 15 years as Gaithersburg’s home for the arts throughout the 2017-2018 season, and it’s kicking things off with a special Anniversary Celebration on September 15, 2017, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Public Comment Sought on CCT Environmental Assessment August 16, 2017
The Corridor Cities Transitway is a nine mile, 13 station Bus Rapid Transit running between the Shady Grove Metro Station and the Metropolitan Grove MARC Station. The Environmental Assessment for the CCT has been prepared in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, and will be available for public comment beginning August 18, […]
Gaithersburg Hosts Fall Pickleball Tournament September 9 & 10 August 16, 2017
The City of Gaithersburg is hosting a Fall Pickleball Tournament on Saturday and Sunday, September 9 and 10, 2017, at the Activity Center at Bohrer Park. Divisions include Men’s & Women’s Doubles on Saturday, September 9 and Mixed Doubles on Sunday, September 10. Registration deadline is August 31, 2017 or until full.

Clubhouse Hours
Phone: 301.948.2071 Email: Clubhouse@KentlandsTownCrier.com
Monday & Wednesday	6:00 am - 9:30 pm
Tuesday & Thursday	9:00 am - 9:30 pm
Friday	6:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday	9:00 am - 9:00 pm

Trash and Recycling Schedule
Regular trash	Weekly Tuesday & Friday
Recycling	Weekly every Thursday
Bulk pickup	Monthly 1st Thursday

General Pool Hours
Entire Pool (Open Daily)	9:30am - 9:00pm
Lap Pool Only (Mon., Wed., & Fri.)	6:00am - 9:00am

Snack Bar Hours
May 27 – June 11 (Weekends only)	11:00am - 5:00pm
June 17 – July 31 (Daily)	11:00am - 5:00pm
August 1 – Sept. 3 (Daily)	12:00pm - 5:00pm
Sept. 3 (Last Day) The Snack Bar will not be open on Memorial Day or Labor Day. The Snack Bar is open only when Montgomery County Schools are closed.

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August

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		1 Acoustic Jam 6:00 pm-9:00 pm 2017.08.01 Carriage House 321 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States 321 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States Kentlands Acoustic Jam meets twice a month, usually on the first and fourth Tuesdays, in the Kentlands. Bring an acoustic instrument and your voice. Bring a dish, drink, or dessert to share. The Kentlands Acoustic Jam Band, select musicians from the Jam, performs at Festivals and Fairs. Our mission is to spread the joy that is music and to promote the Kentlands new urbanism music culture. Sponsored by the Kentlands Community Foundation and established November, 2012 Kentlands/ Lakelands National Night Out 6:00 pm-9:00 pm 2017.08.01 Kentlands Lawn 485 Tschiffely Square Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878, USA 485 Tschiffely Square Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878, USA No additional detail for this event.	2 Bridge Club 1:00 pm-4:00 pm 2017.08.02 Carriage House 321 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States 321 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States No Walk Ins Please! Contact The Kentlands Community Foundation for additional information at (301) 926-6636 or www.kentlands.org Yoga 6:00 pm-7:30 pm 2017.08.02 Carriage House 321 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States 321 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States Yoga, an ancient tradition, modern solution… Yoga is an ancient mind-body-spirit tradition that can offer practical perspectives and appropriate tools and techniques to help meet life’s challenges, as you are now. Yoga meets you where you are in the moment. You do not have to “be in shape”, “flexible”, or “strong” in order to practice yoga. Yoga will start from where you are and then progress slowly, gradually, patiently toward your goals Kentlands Historical Trust Meeting 6:30 pm-9:00 pm 2017.08.02 Kentlands Clubhouse 485 Tschiffely Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States 485 Tschiffely Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States No additional detail for this event.	3 Bulk Pick Up 7:00 am-2:00 pm 2017.08.03 Time: 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM Location: Street Curb The City provides monthly bulk refuse collection to single family homes and townhouses for large items that private collectors will not accept. •Items must be clearly labeled “Bulk Pick Up” or placed in labeled containers. •Materials placed in plastic bags will not be collected. •Items improperly prepared will not be collected. •Contractor debris will not be collected. •Items must be placed at your street curb by 7 AM on your first recycling day of the month (Thursday). Please check the City’s website, www.gaithersburgmd.gov for more information. Fitness Class 6:30 pm-8:30 pm 2017.08.03 Carriage House 321 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States 321 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States By appointment only! Contact Jeff at 301-908-2940. Complete Physique Inc. owned and operated by Jeff Parker, provides fitness classes at the Carriage House. Classes are structured to provide personal attention in a fun and hard working group setting. Contact Jeff at 301-908-2940 for more information or to schedule a visit!	4 Needle Arts 9:00 am-12:00 pm 2017.08.04 Kentlands Clubhouse 485 Tschiffely Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States 485 Tschiffely Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States No additional detail for this event.	5 Kentlands Photography Assoc. 1:00 pm-3:00 pm 2017.08.05 Carriage House 321 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States 321 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States No additional detail for this event.
6 Yoga 9:30 am-11:00 am 2017.08.06 Carriage House 321 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States 321 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States No Drop Ins Please.. Yoga, an ancient tradition, modern solution… Yoga is an ancient mind-body-spirit tradition that can offer practical perspectives and appropriate tools and techniques to help meet life’s challenges, as you are now. Yoga meets you where you are in the moment. You do not have to “be in shape”, “flexible”, or “strong” in order to practice yoga. Yoga will start from where you are and then progress slowly, gradually, patiently toward your goals.	7	8 Environmental Management Committee 4:00 pm-6:00 pm 2017.08.08 Kentlands Clubhouse 485 Tschiffely Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States 485 Tschiffely Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States No additional detail for this event. Copperfield Crossing Condo 7:00 pm-9:00 pm 2017.08.08 Carriage House 321 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States 321 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States No additional detail for this event. Kentlands Community Foundation 7:30 pm-9:00 pm 2017.08.08 Kentlands Clubhouse 485 Tschiffely Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States 485 Tschiffely Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States No additional detail for this event.	9 Bridge Club 1:00 pm-4:00 pm 2017.08.09 Carriage House 321 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States 321 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States No Walk Ins Please! Contact The Kentlands Community Foundation for additional information at (301) 926-6636 or www.kentlands.org One Main Street Meeting 1:30 pm-3:00 pm 2017.08.09 Kentlands Clubhouse 485 Tschiffely Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States 485 Tschiffely Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States No additional detail for this event. Village Planning Committee Meeting 3:00 pm-4:30 pm 2017.08.09 Kentlands Clubhouse 485 Tschiffely Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States 485 Tschiffely Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States No additional detail for this event. Town Architect’s Open House 5:00 pm-6:00 pm 2017.08.09 No additional detail for this event. Yoga 6:00 pm-7:30 pm 2017.08.09 Carriage House 321 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States 321 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States Yoga, an ancient tradition, modern solution… Yoga is an ancient mind-body-spirit tradition that can offer practical perspectives and appropriate tools and techniques to help meet life’s challenges, as you are now. Yoga meets you where you are in the moment. You do not have to “be in shape”, “flexible”, or “strong” in order to practice yoga. Yoga will start from where you are and then progress slowly, gradually, patiently toward your goals	10 Board of Code Compliance Meeting 6:30 pm-9:00 pm 2017.08.10 Kentlands Clubhouse 485 Tschiffely Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States 485 Tschiffely Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States No additional detail for this event. Fitness Class 6:30 pm-8:30 pm 2017.08.10 Carriage House 321 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States 321 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States By appointment only! Contact Jeff at 301-908-2940. Complete Physique Inc. owned and operated by Jeff Parker, provides fitness classes at the Carriage House. Classes are structured to provide personal attention in a fun and hard working group setting. Contact Jeff at 301-908-2940 for more information or to schedule a visit!	11 Needle Arts 9:00 am-12:00 pm 2017.08.11 Kentlands Clubhouse 485 Tschiffely Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States 485 Tschiffely Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States No additional detail for this event.	12 Private Event 12:00 pm-6:00 pm 2017.08.12 Kentlands Clubhouse 485 Tschiffely Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States 485 Tschiffely Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States No additional detail for this event.
13 Yoga 9:30 am-11:00 am 2017.08.13 Carriage House 321 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States 321 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States No Drop Ins Please.. Yoga, an ancient tradition, modern solution… Yoga is an ancient mind-body-spirit tradition that can offer practical perspectives and appropriate tools and techniques to help meet life’s challenges, as you are now. Yoga meets you where you are in the moment. You do not have to “be in shape”, “flexible”, or “strong” in order to practice yoga. Yoga will start from where you are and then progress slowly, gradually, patiently toward your goals. Private Event 6:00 pm-9:00 pm 2017.08.13 Carriage House 321 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States 321 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States No additional detail for this event.	14 Kentlands Condo 7:00 pm-9:00 pm 2017.08.14 Kentlands Clubhouse 485 Tschiffely Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States 485 Tschiffely Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States No additional detail for this event.	15 Raft Races 7:00 pm-9:00 pm 2017.08.15 Kentlands Pool 485 Tschiffely Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States 485 Tschiffely Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States No additional detail for this event. Copperfield Crossing II Condo 7:30 pm-9:00 pm 2017.08.15 Carriage House 321 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States 321 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States No additional detail for this event. Budget & Finance Advisory Committee 7:30 pm-9:30 pm 2017.08.15 Kentlands Clubhouse 485 Tschiffely Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States 485 Tschiffely Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States No additional detail for this event.	16 Bridge Club 1:00 pm-4:00 pm 2017.08.16 Carriage House 321 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States 321 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States No Walk Ins Please! Contact The Kentlands Community Foundation for additional information at (301) 926-6636 or www.kentlands.org Staff Meeting 4:00 pm-6:00 pm 2017.08.16 Kentlands Clubhouse 485 Tschiffely Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States 485 Tschiffely Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States No additional detail for this event. Yoga 6:00 pm-7:30 pm 2017.08.16 Carriage House 321 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States 321 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States Yoga, an ancient tradition, modern solution… Yoga is an ancient mind-body-spirit tradition that can offer practical perspectives and appropriate tools and techniques to help meet life’s challenges, as you are now. Yoga meets you where you are in the moment. You do not have to “be in shape”, “flexible”, or “strong” in order to practice yoga. Yoga will start from where you are and then progress slowly, gradually, patiently toward your goals View Condo Meeting 7:00 pm-9:00 pm 2017.08.16 Kentlands Clubhouse 485 Tschiffely Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States 485 Tschiffely Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States No additional detail for this event.	17 Fitness Class 6:30 pm-8:30 pm 2017.08.17 Carriage House 321 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States 321 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States By appointment only! Contact Jeff at 301-908-2940. Complete Physique Inc. owned and operated by Jeff Parker, provides fitness classes at the Carriage House. Classes are structured to provide personal attention in a fun and hard working group setting. Contact Jeff at 301-908-2940 for more information or to schedule a visit! Go Green 7:00 pm-9:00 pm 2017.08.17 Kentlands Clubhouse 485 Tschiffely Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States 485 Tschiffely Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States Kentlands Foundation GO GREEN Group The Go Green group is a committee of area residents interested in learning and exploring pro-environmental practices and methods. All are welcome to join, no matter where you reside! Interested in joining? Email kentlands@kentlands.org	18 Needle Arts 9:00 am-12:00 pm 2017.08.18 Kentlands Clubhouse 485 Tschiffely Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States 485 Tschiffely Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States No additional detail for this event.	19 Private Event 3:00 pm-7:00 pm 2017.08.19 Kentlands Clubhouse 485 Tschiffely Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States 485 Tschiffely Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States No additional detail for this event.
20 Yoga 9:30 am-11:00 am 2017.08.20 Carriage House 321 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States 321 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States No Drop Ins Please.. Yoga, an ancient tradition, modern solution… Yoga is an ancient mind-body-spirit tradition that can offer practical perspectives and appropriate tools and techniques to help meet life’s challenges, as you are now. Yoga meets you where you are in the moment. You do not have to “be in shape”, “flexible”, or “strong” in order to practice yoga. Yoga will start from where you are and then progress slowly, gradually, patiently toward your goals.	21 Visual Change Applications Due 9:00 am-5:00 pm 2017.08.21 Kentlands Clubhouse 485 Tschiffely Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States 485 Tschiffely Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States Please complete the application and return it to the Management Office (during business hours only, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday)	22 Acoustic Jam 6:00 pm-9:00 pm 2017.08.22 Carriage House 321 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States 321 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States Kentlands Acoustic Jam meets twice a month, usually on the first and fourth Tuesdays, in the Kentlands. Bring an acoustic instrument and your voice. Bring a dish, drink, or dessert to share. The Kentlands Acoustic Jam Band, select musicians from the Jam, performs at Festivals and Fairs. Our mission is to spread the joy that is music and to promote the Kentlands new urbanism music culture. Sponsored by the Kentlands Community Foundation and established November, 2012. Kentlands Ridge Meeting 7:00 pm-9:00 pm 2017.08.22 Kentlands Clubhouse 485 Tschiffely Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States 485 Tschiffely Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States No additional detail for this event.	23 Bridge Club 1:00 pm-4:00 pm 2017.08.23 Carriage House 321 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States 321 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States No Walk Ins Please! Contact The Kentlands Community Foundation for additional information at (301) 926-6636 or www.kentlands.org Village Planning Committee Meeting 3:00 pm-4:30 pm 2017.08.23 Kentlands Clubhouse 485 Tschiffely Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States 485 Tschiffely Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States No additional detail for this event. Yoga 6:00 pm-7:30 pm 2017.08.23 Carriage House 321 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States 321 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States Yoga, an ancient tradition, modern solution… Yoga is an ancient mind-body-spirit tradition that can offer practical perspectives and appropriate tools and techniques to help meet life’s challenges, as you are now. Yoga meets you where you are in the moment. You do not have to “be in shape”, “flexible”, or “strong” in order to practice yoga. Yoga will start from where you are and then progress slowly, gradually, patiently toward your goals KCA Board of Trustees Meeting 7:30 pm-10:00 pm 2017.08.23 Kentlands Clubhouse 485 Tschiffely Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States 485 Tschiffely Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States No additional detail for this event.	24 Fitness Class 6:30 pm-8:30 pm 2017.08.24 Carriage House 321 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States 321 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States By appointment only! Contact Jeff at 301-908-2940. Complete Physique Inc. owned and operated by Jeff Parker, provides fitness classes at the Carriage House. Classes are structured to provide personal attention in a fun and hard working group setting. Contact Jeff at 301-908-2940 for more information or to schedule a visit!	25 Needle Arts 9:00 am-12:00 pm 2017.08.25 Kentlands Clubhouse 485 Tschiffely Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States 485 Tschiffely Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States No additional detail for this event.	26 Clubhouse Closes @ 4pm 9:00 am-4:00 pm 2017.08.26 Kentlands Clubhouse 485 Tschiffely Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States 485 Tschiffely Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States Re-opens at 5:30pm for event only! Summerfest 6:00 pm-9:00 pm 2017.08.26 Kentlands Clubhouse 485 Tschiffely Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States 485 Tschiffely Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States Clubhouse closes at 4pm and reopens at 5:30pm for event entry only.
27 Private Event 9:00 am-9:00 pm 2017.08.27 Kentlands Clubhouse 485 Tschiffely Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States 485 Tschiffely Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States No additional detail for this event. Yoga 9:30 am-11:00 am 2017.08.27 Carriage House 321 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States 321 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States No Drop Ins Please.. Yoga, an ancient tradition, modern solution… Yoga is an ancient mind-body-spirit tradition that can offer practical perspectives and appropriate tools and techniques to help meet life’s challenges, as you are now. Yoga meets you where you are in the moment. You do not have to “be in shape”, “flexible”, or “strong” in order to practice yoga. Yoga will start from where you are and then progress slowly, gradually, patiently toward your goals.	28 5K Race Prep All day 2017.08.28 Carriage House 321 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States 321 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States No additional detail for this event.	29 5K Race Prep All day 2017.08.29 Carriage House 321 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States 321 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States No additional detail for this event. Private Event 5:00 pm-10:00 pm 2017.08.29 Kentlands Clubhouse 485 Tschiffely Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States 485 Tschiffely Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States No additional detail for this event. Dive-In Movie Night 8:00 pm-10:00 pm 2017.08.29 Starts @ Dark	30 5K Race Prep All day 2017.08.30 Carriage House 321 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States 321 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States No additional detail for this event.	31 5K Race Prep All day 2017.08.31 Carriage House 321 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States 321 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States No additional detail for this event.

KCA Highlight

BOT approves limits on holiday decorations; discusses revised Diya plan, retail report

by Chris Campbell in Chairman's Report 0

KCA Board is examining the Kentlands Downtown redevelopment and reviewed the new plan for the Diya Bistro site with architect Mike Watkins, after passing a revision to Equity Resolution #3 concerning holiday decorations. [more …]

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