Friday

Gates and Concession open at 6:00 pm.  The game starts at 7 pm at the Montgomery Blair Baseball Stadium, Silver Spring, MD.  The Stadium is located at Montgomery Blair High School, 51 East University Blvd., in the Four Corners area. 
Admission is only $5.00 for adults and  $2.00 for kids under 18.
Youth baseball and softball players in uniform and children under 5 get in FREE  

Saturday
On Saturday don’t miss the now very popular Fenton Street Market as the place to be on Saturdays.   From 9am to 3 pm on Saturdays a vacant parking lot at the corner of Fenton Street and Silver Spring Avenue at the edge of  Downtown Silver Spring transforms into a small business festival.  Local artists, craftspeople, entrepreneurs and collectors exhibit their wares.   There are different special events and a scavenger hunt every weekend, each weekend gets more interesting than the last at the Fenton Street Market.

Sunday July 4th
On Sunday enjoy what people living in Silver Spring and Takoma Park have have been enjoying for the past 120 years, the 121st annual Takoma Park 4th of July Celebration.

Parade

The parade starts at 10:00 am at Carroll & Ethan Allen Avenues, follows Carroll Avenue towards DC, crosses over to Maple Avenue along Carroll Street, then returns along Maple Avenue.

Evening Program and Fireworks 

Takoma Park Middle School – 7611 Piney Branch Road, Takoma Park, Md 20912

Starts at 7:00pm

Concerts with Rizzy “King of Harmony”, Acro-Airs and Takoma Park Community Bands
Announement of Parade Winners
Patriotic Songs and the National Anthem
Drawing for Raffle Prizes

                                                Fireworks at 9:30 pm by Bay fireworks!

Community spirit, the roar of the crowd and the excitement of youthful competition all combine at a neighborhood swim meet. What better way to spend a summer evening than gathering around your local pool in a group effort to be part of an event that promotes fellowship and fun.  Swim Teams in Community Pools of Silver Spring , compete as division members of the Montgomery County Swim League (MCSL).  Being a member of a swim team in Silver Spring is a great way for kids to make friends at the pool, share a teambuilding experience, and compete in a healthy, active sport over the summer.  Some of the pools also have Dive Teams that compete in the Montgomery County Diving League.

Most of the Pools in Silver Spring  offer great Family Oriented Social Events such as Pool Camp Out night, Ice cream socials, pizza night, teen night, family movie night, float night, talent shows and more.

Check out this list of  links to some of the best Silver Spring Neighborhood Pools and Swim Clubs:

 Northwest Branch Pool – Home of the Northwest Branch Dolphins Swim Team
 
Glenwood Recreation Club – Home of the Glenwood Tigers Swim Team and Dive
 Team  
 
Calverton Swim Club – Home of the Calverton Chargers – Also has a Dive Team, 
 Volleyball League, Horseshoes and Basketball Court
 
Forest Knolls Pool – Home of the Seahawks Swim Team
 
Daleview Pool – Home of the Daleview Swim Team
 
Franklin Knolls Pool – Home of the Gators Swim Team
 
Hillandale Swim and Tennis Association – Home of the Hillandale Hellcats Swim   Team - Also offers 2 Lighted Tennis Courts, a practice wall and Tennis Camp

 Oakview Pool - Home of the Oakview Octopi Swim Team – The Oakview Pool was the 
  first community pool in Montgomery County and celebrated  its 50th year in 2007
 
West Hillandale Swim Club – Home of the Dolphins Swim Team
 
Twin Farms Swim & Tennis Club – Home of the Twin Farms Tigers Swim Team,
 Dive Team, Tennis Team and Tennis Camp
 
Robin Hood Swim Club - Home of the Robin Hood Swim Team – Also has a Dive
 Team and Tennis Team
  
Kemp Mill Swim Club – Home of the Kemp Mill Kangaroos

The smell inside the shop is intoxicating.  They make the candy in the building, fresh, no preservatives.  You can watch it being made.  If you are old enough to remember the candy sold exclusively at Woodward and Lothrup “Woodies” stores in Wheaton Plaza, Montgomery Mall, Chevy Chase and the original Downtown Woodies you are probably going to be in nostalgia heaven when you taste it.  The caramels are out of this world, even if you are not a “candy person”.   Velatis has a history of candy making that goes back over 150 years starting in Richmond, Va during the civil war and in Washington, DC from a shop opened in 1866.  Their history is so interesting it is worth the read, as are the testimonials from people all over the DC area.  They plan to add ice cream to the menu at the shop and are having a Grand Opening in March.  Stop by and buy some caramels, you will not be disappointed!  Happy Sugar High!

The 3rd Annual Drumline Competition with 9 Competing Drumlines including drumlines from Kennedy HS, Wooton, Springbrook, Whitman, Annapolis Area Christian and Northwood High School

Also 2 featured performances by The Washington Redskins Marching Band and Montgomery County Firefighters Bugle and Drum Corps

The Competition begins at 4:30 pm!
BBQ, Hot Dogs, Pizza, and Popcorn will be sold.

Cost of Admittance: $10 for Adults, $6 for Students, Kids 5 and under are admitted FREE.

IF IT RAINS the event MOVES INSIDE the Northwood High School AUDITORIUM.

At 6:30 pm you can move freely back and forth from the competition to the Silent Auction to support After Prom and indulge in a plateful of Italian cuisine provided by the original “Mama” Lucia!

Last and most fun for students is Game Night featuring card games aimed at high school students to benefit the Class of 2010.   Come to the Cafeteria at 6 to enjoy the whole scene and one or all of these happenings.  It’s a great community event, especially fun for parents of middle-schoolers who are curious about what Northwood has to offer.

Northwood is one of the 5 High Schools serving the Silver Spring area through the Downcounty consortium giving students a choice regarding their academic area of study.  

South Silver Spring is the Ultimate Walkable Neighborhood - You can live practically car-free!

Run errands in no time, including a Giant, CVS, dry cleaners.  Shop Organic at nearby Whole Foods Market and a weekly Farmer’s Market (May to October).  Explore more than 100 restaurants, from fine dining to cheap eats – including highly rated favorites Ray’s the Classics, Jackie’s Restaurant, and Ceviche. Take in a movie at the American Film Institute’s Silver Theatre and cultural center.

Bike and hike on the Capital Crescent Trail, the Metropolitan Branch Trail, and the Silver Spring Green Trail.  Work out at Gold’s Gym, Washington Sports Club, LA Fitness, or Curves.

Condominums in South Silver Spring are prized for there accessibility to Metro and their lower price tag as compared to DC.

  Check out real estate market reports for condominiums in South Silver Spring:

              The Aurora                                     8045 at Silver Spring Metro
                   The Silverton                                 The Mica

                        Search all Condos for Sale in Silver Spring zip code 20910

The Silverton Condos (by JBG Group) on East West Highway was built around the vintage art deco facade of the former Canada Dry bottling plant and has 210 dwelling units. 
The units were finished in 2006 – 2007 

The Silverton has Beautifully Appointed Floor Plans, Glass Doors Leading to Private Balconies, Chef-Caliber Kitchens with Maple Cabinets and Granite Countertops, Granite Vanities in Bathrooms and Full-Size Washers and Dryers in the units!
There is a High-Tech Resident E-Lounge, Swimming Pool, Expansive Sundeck and a Cutting-Edge Fitness Center.
The Building is within Walking Distance to Metro and has Easy Access to Washington, DC & I-495 Close to Excellent Shopping, Fine Dining & Entertainment.  

This market report encompasses All Sales Activity at the Silverton 
Last 6 months ( Jan – July 2008)   

3 Active (For Sale) Listings
1)  2 Bedroom 2 Bath – 3rd Floor Unit (1,307 sq ft)
     Asking Price – $499,900  Days on Market – 117
2)  2 Bedroom 2 Bath – 2nd Floor Corner Unit
     (1,084 sq ft) Asking Price – $395,000 
     Days on Market – 62
3)  1 Bedroom 1 Bath – 2nd Floor Unit (718 sq ft)
     Asking Price – $290,000 Days on Market – 232

1 Listing Under Contract
1)  1 Bedroom 1 Bath – 1st Floor Unit (792 sq ft)
     Asking Price – $290,000 Days on Market – 65

3 Sold Listings
1)  1 Bedroom 2 Bath Special Unit  (955 sq ft)
     Asking Price – $324,900 Sold Price – $324,900
     Days on Market - 25
2)  1 Bedroom 2 Bath Special Unit (955 sq ft)
     Asking Price  – $324,900 Sold price - $324,900
     Days on Market – 25
3)  1 Bedroom 1 Bath 2nd Floor Unit (776 sq ft)
     Asking Price – $295,000 Sold Price – $290,000
     Seller Subsidy $7,700 – Days on Market – 58

Thinking about Selling or Buying a South Silver Spring Condominium? -
Contact  Debbie Cook (301) 587-3528 for your current, No Obligation Market Report on the Silver Spring Condominium Market.

SAVE your GAS! and Walk everywhere from this building that has a very high Walkabilty Score.  Walking Distance to Silver Spring Metro/Red Line, Rock Creek Park hiking biking trails and all the ammenities of Downtown Silver Spring.

This market report is for the last 6 month period begining January 1, through July 6th 2008.  All units are resales reported in the Metropolitan Regional Information Service (MRIS)

4 Active For Sale Listings
1)  1 Bedroom 1 Bath  2nd Floor
     (820 sq ft)  Asking -$285,000 
     Days on Market – 57
2)  1 Bedroom – 1 Bath 5th Floor  
     (820 sq ft) Asking – $315,000 
     Days on Market – 267
3)  1 Bedroom  1 Bath 2nd Floor  
     (900 sq ft)
     Asking $347,500  
     Days on Market - 6

 1 Listing Under Contract
1)  2 Bedroom – 2 Bath 3rd Floor (1,255 Sq ft) – Asking $410,000  Days on Market – 7

4 Sold Listings
1)  0 Bedroom 1 Bath Efficiency Unit 2nd Floor Unit (569 sq ft)
     Asking Price – $108,746   Sold Price  - $108,746  Seller Subsidy -$3,469
     Days on Market – 5
2)  0 Bedroom 1 Bath   Efficiency Unit (569 sq ft)  4th Floor   
     Asking Price – $109,658   Sold Price – $109,658   Seller Subsidy $3,498
     Days on Market – 3
3)  1 Bedroom - 1 Bath  5th Floor (820 sq ft)
     Asking Price – $285,000   Sold Price – $285,000   Days on Market – 21
4)  1 Bedroom – 1 Bath and Den  (935 sq ft) 3rd Floor Unit
     Asking – $320,000 Sold – $320,00  Seller Subsidy – $10,000  Days on Market – 85

Thinking about Selling or Buying a Silver Spring Condominium? – Contact  Debbie Cook (301) 587-3528 for your current, No Obligation Market Report on the Silver Spring Condominium Market.

Real Estate Activity Report for the  ( January – May  2008)
Currently 3 Homes for Sale – Active Listings
1. $499,500 - 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Bungalow
2. $555,000 – 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Bungalow
3. $733,000 – 3 Bedroom 2 Bath
    Colonial Farmhouse (Sears)
Days on the Market Active Listings - 60 Days

2 Listings have Sold and Closed
1. 4 Bedroom 3 Bath Bungalow
    Listed $679,000  Sold – $667,000
    Days on     Market – 214
2. 4 Bedroom 3 Bath Colonial Farmhouse -    List Price $733,000 Sold Price – $730,000 
                                                                Days on Market – 60