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March - April 2020 www.wkchamber.org
2401 Blueridge Avenue, Suite 101Wheaton, Maryland 20902phone: 301-949-0080e-mail: [email protected]/WheatonKensingtonCC
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4th Annual Kensington - WheatonBusiness Networking ExpoThe Town of Kensington and the Wheaton & KensingtonChamber of Commerce partnered for the fourth year in afun opportunity to connect with lacal businesses, civic andnon-profit organizations, and visit their exhibitor tables!
The expo was held on January 29, at the Kensington TownHall, 3710 Mitchell Street, Kensington, MD 20895.
Walking through the variety of exhibitors was a lively experience – discovering the products and services offered
by each business. Entertainment featured the Jazz GuitarCombo of Steve Ragsdale, Guitar & Thierry Lenoir,Upright Bass – along with vibes and a new singer.
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For our February 19 Montgomery County history lunch mixer, we had a presentation by speakers from theMontgomery County Historical Society Jane GriffithEvans and Anne Burke Wolf.
Laytonsville has stood as a crossroad to the history ofMaryland for over 200 years. It evolved from a Native
American trail to a market crossroads known as“Cracklintown” and to the vibrant community it is today.The speakers reflected back on the stories of women andmen who drew on their strengths and skills to build thistown and the wider community.
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History Presentation “Laytonsville:From Crossroads to Community”
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Executive CommitteePR E S I D E N T
William Moore, IHOP 301-942-2323
VI C E-PR E S I D E N T
Mirza Donegan, Griswold Home Care –Montgomery County 301-330-7646
2N D VI C E-PR E S I D E N T
Omar Lazo, Los Chorros Restaurant301-455-3037
SE C R E TA RY-TR E A S U R E R
James Onder, Onder CommunicationsGroup 301-367-7023
IM M E D I AT E PA S T-PR E S I D E N T
Kathleen Guinan, Crossway Community301-929-2505
DirectorsL. Jeannette Feldner, Letterforms Typography & Graphic Design 301-942-9186
Steve Keener, Jubilee Association ofMaryland, Inc. 301-949-8628
Ali Oliver-Krueger, InterAct StoryTheatre 301-879-9305
James Mensah, State Farm Insurance 301-933-1010
Kenneth Nelson, Montgomery CollegeWorkforce Development & ContinuingEducation 240-328-4747
Laura-Leigh Palmer, a.s.a.p. graphics240-354-5454
Ellen Riger, Just Paws 301-318-7103
April Seymour, Lafayette Federal CreditUnion 301-318-7990
Paul Sexton, Edward Jones 301-933-6753
George Sydnor, Fitzgerald Auto MallWheaton 301-933-7400
Harold Weinberg, Miles Realty Co.301-933-6161
Ex-Officio DirectorLuisa Montero-Diaz, Director,Mid-County Services Ctr. 240-777-8101
Administrator & Newsletter EditorVicky Surles 301-949-0080
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BookstoreKensington Row BookshopElisenda Sola-Sole301-949-9416krbemail77@gmail.comwww.KensingtonRowBookshop.com
Concrete ContractingCreative Concrete Corp.Walker Simpson301-565-0246WalkerSimpson@creativeconcrete.comwww.CreativeConcrete.com
Government Services-Montgomery CountyDepartment of Environmental Protection,
Division of Solid Waste Services-Department of Environmental Protection
Alan Pultyniewicz240-777-6480alan.pultyniewicz@montgomerycountymd.govwww.montgomerycountymd.gov/recycling
Real EstateWashington Property CompanyCharles K. Nulsen, [email protected]
Senior Living/RetirementKensington Park Senior LivingConor Duncan301-946-7700cduncan@kensingtonsl.comwww.KensingtonParkSeniorLiving.com
Visa & Passport ExpeditingBeltway Visa & Passport, LLCTed [email protected]
TH A N K YO U T O OU R ME M B ER RE N EWA L S!
W E LC O M E T O O U R N E W M E M B E R S !
Business Consultant ServiceInfinity Empowerment SolutionsRolando Robinson11116 Norlee DriveSilver Spring, MD [email protected]
Health Services-Alternative MedicineCherry Blossom CBDLawrence Clark201 Prospect Ave, Suite 221Hagerstown, MD 20742240-701-0219operations@cherryblossomcbd.comwww.CherryBlossomcbd.com
Photographers/Photography StudiosMatthew Rakola PhotographyMatthew Rakola11105 Dodson LaneSilver Spring, MD [email protected]
The variety of food and drinks was provided by Elbe’s Beerand Wine, Hollywood East Café, IHOP, Ledos Pizza, LosChorros Restaurant, and Nothing Bundt Cakes-Silver Spring.
Our emcee was Chamber President William Moore; andBoard member Jeannette Feldner made sure each attendeehad a door prize ticket. Then they gave out the many greatdoor prizes in this popular drawing.
Featured guests were Kensington Mayor Tracey Furman,County Council members, Montgomery County Police,and Fire and Rescue Services.
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a.s.a.p. graphicsATT PortablesBB&T BankBlade & Shave Barber ShopComplete Chiropractic and
RehabilitationDoTERRAEdward JonesElbe’s Beer and WineFAsMarketplaceGriswold Home CareHollywood East CaféI-Dared Travels, Inc.IHOP International House of Pancakes
Jubilee Association of MD, Inc.KensingtonCAN!Kensington Arts TheatreKensington Park Senior LivingKensington Volunteer Fire DepartmentLafayette Federal Credit UnionLedo’s Pizza and PastaLos Chorros RestaurantMid-County Regional ServicesMission DispensariesMontgomery Art AssociationMontgomery County Board of ElectionsMontgomery County Commuter ServicesMontgomery County Police - 4th District
MUM Mid-County United MinistriesNothing Bundt CakesPocketMark Consulting LLCSandy Spring BankSERVPRO Of Wheaton/KensingtonSignal Financial Federal Credit UnionSilk Route Ceylon IncSpiritual AdvisorTown of KensingtonWK Chamber of CommerceWheaton Arts ParadeWheaton Urban DistrictWheaton Volunteer Rescue SquadWheaton-Silver Spring Kiwanis
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president. She is a 4-H volunteer leader and a member ofthe Montgomery County Farm Bureau.
Anne Burke Wolf grew up in Laytonsville, graduating from the University of Maryland, College Park. She taughtin Montgomery County Public Schools and at HowardCommunity College. In the 1970s, she worked withSugarloaf Regional Trails, researching homes and familiesfor the Inventory of Historic Sites.
Anne helped write two previous Laytonsville history bookletsand has an abiding interest in learning more about people
who once lived in Laytonsville. She is an active member ofthe Laytonsville Historical Society, creating websites and adatabase, and documenting past residents of the town.
Montgomery County Historical Society is at the Beall-Dawson Museum, 103 W. Montgomery Avenue,Rockville, MD 20850 (301-762-1492).
Our lunch was pizza andwings sponsored by Little Caesars Wheaton,on 2567 Ennalls Avenue.
The venue was the Crossway Community Center3015 Upton Drive, Kensington, MD 20895(301-929-2505) www.Crossway-Community.org
This local history presentation wasbased on the speakers’ book by thesame title. The book was offeredfor sale and signing, and most attendees purchased one.
Laytonsville is asmall municipalityin MontgomeryCounty about 25miles north ofWashington, DC.It covers about twosquare miles and has approximately500 residents andabout 15 businesses.
An intersection inthe northern districtof the town providesa historic route toDamascus andFrederick County
to the north, and Baltimore to the east.
The original road leading from the Monocacy River toEllicotts Mills and Baltimore is now known as Brink Roadto the west of town and Sundown Road to the east. It was a major artery for cattle and pigs headed for thebustling markets of Baltimore and established the town as a comfortable stopover for drovers. Route 108 wasadded in the very early 1800s.
Cracklintown, established in 1789, was the oldest documented settlement in the immediate Laytonsville area. Named for the Cracklin Tavern, Cracklintown waslocated near the intersection of present day Route 108 andBrink-Sundown Roads. The name originated from thepopular cracklin bread, essentially a bacon-cornbread,served at the tavern. The entire First Election District was known as Cracklin District.
When John Layton, who inherited and lived in the Federal style brick home at the intersection, became postmaster, he added his own name to the post office.After existing under both names for some decades,Laytonsviile was incorporated in 1892.
About the Speakers: Jane Griffith Evans lives on Fairview Farm in theMontgomery County Agricultural Reserve. She and herfamily lived in Laytonsville from 1981–1990, where sheserved on the Town Council. She taught middle school in Worcester County, MD. She went to help a 4-H andYouth Program in Swaziland, Africa, and then spent another six years as a 4-H and Youth Educator with theMaryland Extension Service in Howard County.
Jane helped organize the Archives Room in 1990 andLaytonsville Historical Center in 1996, serving as its first
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Sponsored by the Wheaton
301-933-4590 • LittleCaesars.com
MontgomeryHistory.org
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The 36th AnnualWheaton & Kensington
Chamber of CommerceCommunity
Awards BanquetWednesday, April 29, 2020
From 6 to 9 pm
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Hollywood East Café11160 Veirs Mill RoadWheaton, MD 20902
(in Westfield Wheaton’s Restaurant Row)
www.HollywoodEastCafe.com240-290-9988
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$40 in advance (by April 17); $45 starting April 18; or $50 at the doorFor Sponsorship Opportunities and Benefits, visit wkchamber.org/events/annual-awards-banquet
call: 301-949-0080 • email: [email protected] • fax: 301-949-0081
Celebrate the connection and goodwill between citizens, businesses,schools, and public safety workers in the area community. Help usgive thanks to those receiving these well-deserved annual awards.
The 36th Annual Community Awards Banquet • Wednesday, April 29, 2020Reservations are valid when accompanied by payment • Cancellations must be made in writing by April 22
Return reservations and payment to:Wheaton&Kensington Chamber of Commerce2401 Blueridge Avenue, Suite 101Wheaton, MD 20902
$40 in advance (by Apr. 17); $45 starting Apr. 18$50 at the door
Wheaton& KensingtonChamber of Commercethe voice forYOUR business!www.wkchamber.orgFor registration informationcall: 301-949-0080fax: 301-949-0081email: [email protected]
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~ The Award Categories ~The Mid-County Citizen’s Advisory Board Civic Association Award, and Citizen of the Year Award
The WUDAC Outstanding Business Leader Award, and Best Property Improvement AwardThe Police, Rescue Squad, and Fire Department Public Safety Awards
Einstein, Kennedy, and Wheaton High School Teacher, ESOL Student, and Community Service Awards
The Chamber Member of the Year Award, The Chamber Business of the Year Award,The Chamber Special Appreciation Award, and The Chamber President’s Award
The Chamber will honor IHOP Wheaton this year:It is one of the most well-recognized restaurants indowntown Wheaton, and is celebrating its 50-yearanniversary! IHOP Wheaton’s significant community
service and contributions help to sustain and strengthen the local community, and it has been a great supporter of the Chamber.
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Community Champion $1000Full page ad in the event programCompany logo and name in the programRecognition at eventReserved table for 8
~ Sponsorship Opportunities ~
You are invited to be a Sponsor of this eventName of Sponsor (as it will appear in program): ___________________________________________________Enclosed is my payment of $____________ made payable to Wheaton & Kensington Chamber of Commerce.
E-mail company logo / and or full-page ad to: [email protected] / www.wkchamber.orgName & Title: ______________________________________________________________________________Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________Phone: _________________ Email: ______________________________________ Exp Date: _____ /_________ Credit Card Acct #: ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ Security Code: ________Name on Card: ______________________________________ Signature: ______________________________Address Card is billed to:______________________________________________________________________
PAY ONLINE at wkchamber.org/events/annual-awards-banquetor FAX 301-949-0081 credit card information / or MAIL payment to:
Wheaton & Kensington Chamber of Commerce, 2401 Blueridge Avenue, Suite 101, Wheaton, MD 20902For more information, contact Vicky Surles at 301-949-0080 or [email protected]
Community Hero $500Company logo and name in the event programSponsor of the Public Safety AwardsRecognition at event4 complimentary tickets
Community Partner $275Company logo in the event programCompany name listed in programRecognition at event2 complimentary tickets
Community Supporter $150Company logo in the programCompany name listed in programRecognition at event1 complimentary ticket
Community Advocate $90Company name listed in programRecognition at event1 complimentary ticket
Wheaton&KensingtonChamber of Commerce
is proud to host our 36th Annual Awards Banquet Wednesday, April 29, 2020, from 6 to 9 pm, at Hollywood East Caféat 11160 Veirs Mill Road, Westfield Wheaton Mall, Wheaton, MD 20902.
This annual awards dinner is a hallmark event of the Wheaton & Kensington Chamber. Businessleaders, community activists, residents and elected officials come together to recognize the achievements ofour honorees. This Gala honors businesses, students, teachers, Chamber members, and Public SafetyWorkers for their enthusiastic contributions to the richness of the Wheaton & Kensington Community.
The Chamber will honor IHOP Wheaton this year: It is one of the most well-recognized restaurantsin downtown Wheaton, and is celebrating its 50-year anniversary! IHOP Wheaton’ssignificant community service and contributions help to sustain and strengthen the localcommunity, and it has been a great supporter of the Chamber.
For over 25 years, the Chamber has recognized our area high school students, and also included monetarygifts provided by our sponsors. We encourage mentoring students destined to become our future leaders.
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Cost is $10 in advance or online pay / or $15 at the doorRegister/Pay online at wkchamber.org/events/mixers-networking-events
Wednesday, March 11, 2020from 6:00 – 8:00 PM
atFAsMarketplace
11319 Elkin Street, Wheaton, MD 20902 • 240-558-3263
Includes Delicious Appetizers ~ Cash Bar with Beer and Wine
~ Mix & Network with Other Businesses ~
“Dry Oases” explores the longstanding prohibitions of alcohol in Kensington,Damascus, and Takoma Park, which lasted for more than half a century afterthe repeal of national Prohibition in 1933.The talk will focus on Kensington, and explain why Kensington was designated asa “permanently” dry town in 1933; why it stayed that way until the 21st century; and the factors behind the change.
Ranjit S. Dighe, PhD, is Professor of Economics at the State University of New York at Oswego. He hasdone extensive research on the Great Depression and Prohibition, and has published articles inResearch in Economic History, Essays in Economic and Business History, Social History of Alcohol andDrugs, and other journals. Dr. Dighe grew up in this area, and visits several times a year.
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Wheaton & Kensington Chamber of CommerceEvening Mixer
Dry Oases: Local Prohibitions of Alcohol in Montgomery County
A Fun Presentation by Ranjit S. Dighe, PhD
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This annual outdoor street festival celebrates the International Day of theBook with live music, a food court,author readings, open mic, activities for
children and adults, storytellers, and books! Local authors,artists, publishers, booksellers, and literary groups lineHoward Avenue in Historic Old Town Kensington to show,sell, and discuss their works.
Held along Howard Avenue in Old Town Kensington,parking is available in the neighborhoodand a number of parking lots in town.
Festival contact: Elisenda [email protected]
(301-949-9416)- FREE - Rain or Shine ~
Sunday April 26, from 11 am to 4 pmwww.DayoftheBook.com
HISTORY OF THE “DAY OF THE BOOK”
April 23rd (the book festival is on the nearest Sunday) is a symbolic day inworld literature. Declared as International Day of the Book by UNESCOin 1995, this celebration of books and literature draws its inspiration froma Catalan tradition, the Festival of the Rose.
Legend has it that Saint George, Patron Saint of Catalonia, slew a dragonabout to devour a Catalan princess. From the dragon’s blood sprouted arosebush, from which the hero plucked the prettiest rose for the princess.The Festival of the Rose in Barcelona celebrates chivalry and love.
In 1923, this lover’s festival merged with “el dia del libre”, or The Day ofthe Book, to mark the nearly simultaneous deaths of Miguel de Cervantesand William Shakespeare, two giants of literary history, on April 23, 1616.
On this day in Barcelona, bookstalls and street festivities run the length ofLa Rambla, the old city’s main boulevard. The Pauli Bellet FoundationCatalan Library, the Town of Kensington, and all of the sponsors, authors,and artists celebrate this day on Howard Ave, Kensington’s “La Rambla”.
15th Annual Kensington Day of the Book FestivalThe Book as Literature • The Book as Art • The Book as Music