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Girl Scout’s cookie sales help fund Tennessee children’s center Back-to-School Fair is Saturday SYLVIA CARIGNAN
A Girl Scout’s big dreams are turning cookie sales into opportunities for disadvantaged children in Nashville, Tenn. Emma Eck, now 14, sold almost 1,500 boxes of Girl Scout cookies when she was a sixthgrader at Shady Grove Middle School in Redland in 2011. With the help of Gaithersburg car dealerships, which bought and gave away boxes of her cookies to customers, Emma had about $900 in seed money for her big project. The former Derwood girl and her family have since moved to Brentwood, Tenn., where Emma was inspired, according to her mother, Jennifer Eck. “When she went to the library here in Brentwood ... it was an amazing library,” Eck said, describing Brentwood as “the Hollywood of the South.” The library had decorated reading nooks for children to enjoy, with enough space for storytime gatherings and quiet areas. “Emma thought, ‘Why do they get to have the library, and not people who are needy?’” Jennifer said. With her $900, and generous contributions from her church, neighbors and local businesses, Emma helped build a Swiss Family Robinsonthemed reading space for kids at Fannie Battle Day Home, where more than 100 at-risk children receive daily care. “It’s a safe haven for them, because they’re in a rough patch of town,” Eck said. “Her thought was, these chlidren are very poor; they might not have the chance to travel. But they can travel with a book.” Emma has been in Girl Scout troops since first grade, Eck said, and routinely exceeded the goals she set for cookie sales. Her next project, to be completed by 12th grade as part of her Girl Scout program, has an international angle. “She would like to see better diplomacy between the United States and China,” Jennifer said. Although her project has not yet been approved by the Girl Scouts of the United States of America, Emma already is eager to get started: She plans to create a presentation that would show teachers in China what it’s like to be an American student. “She dreams and aspires to do her part to create diplomacy,” Eck said. According to Eck, Emma will need to raise money for a plane ticket and other expenses for a trip to China. “That’s a lot of Girl Scout cookies,” Eck said.
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Campus congrats Julian Bell of Gaithersburg received a bachelor’s degree from Columbia College Chicago in May. • Robert Chen, also of Gaithersburg, was named to the spring semester dean’s list at Johns Hopkins University of Baltimore. Students on the list must earn a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale. Students also must enroll in at least 14 credits during the semester, including at least 12 graded credits. Chen, who is studying neuroscience, plans to graduate from Johns Hopkins in May 2015. JENNIFER ECK
Emma Eck (third from left) stands in the Swiss Family Robinson-themed reading space she helped create at Fannie Battle Day Home in Tennessee. With her (from left) are muralist Kenna Eaton, Emma’s sister Clara and Kevin Hale of the Artisan Industry. Road, Rockville. The restaurant will donate 20 percent of sales during that time to PetConnect. Those who wish to participate must bring a flier, available at facebook.com/petconnectrescue. For more information, contact Amy Constanzo at 301-9067642 or acostanzo82@gmail. com.
Celebrate Gaithersburg moves to June The 32nd annual Celebrate
Gaithersburg street festival in
Olde Towne has been moved back to June from September. The festival, featuring entertainment, food and awards, is now scheduled for June 8. City staff and elected officials decided to make the move after changes in event staffing and resources made it necessary to space out festivals that historically are held in the fall. The 22nd annual Oktoberfest in the Kentlands will be held from noon to 5 p.m. Oct. 13. The event’s footprint has expanded from the Kentlands Green and Kentlands Mansion to Main Street and Market Square.
Irish dance group offering classes Irish dance group Ring of Kerry is offering beginner and advanced classes starting Sept. 3. The beginners group meets at 7 p.m. and the advanced group meets at 8:05 p.m. Tuesdays through Dec. 10 at Ridgeview Middle School in Gaithersburg.
Ring of Kerry performs ceili and set dances. A partner is not necessary. Dancers must be at least 8 years old, and those younger than 16 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information about the classes, send an email to jtmwoods@gmail.com.
Hospice Caring honors deceased with tribute Hospice Caring in Gaithersburg will host a tribute event
Sept. 7. The Garden of Memories tribute will honor and remember loved ones through reading names, poetry, music performances and dedications. The event will be held at 1 p.m. at the Hospice Caring cottage, 518 S. Frederick Ave. Hospice Caring is accepting names for a Book of Memories, illustrated and on display at the cottage to memorialize those honored during the tribute. The organization is charging $35 per name. Bricks and pavers inscribed to remember a loved one cost $100 and $250, respectively. To pay by credit card or for more information, contact Hospice Caring at 301-990-8903 or jamiep@hospicecaring.org. Checks should be made payable to Hospice Caring.
County humane society seeks board members The Montgomery County Humane Society is looking for experienced individuals to serve on its board of directors. The nonprofit wants people who will bring expertise and
enthusiasm to help steer the organization toward new growth. Experience in fundraising, capital campaigns, finance and governance is a plus, according to a news release. Two-year terms will begin January. The organization provides animal welfare services to the community, including privately funded programs such as foster care, placement in private rescues, adoption assistance, animal enrichment programs, medical coordination and veterinary care, volunteer coordination, humane learning and education for adults and children, public workshops, and community outreach. Those interested should submit a letter of interest and current resume by Sept. 20. Applicants must be members of the Montgomery County Humane Society in good standing at the time of application. To apply or for more information, contact Lisa Corbett at 14645 Rothgeb Drive, Rockville, MD 20850; email lcorbett@mchumane.org; or call 240-773-5973.
Hearing added on bus rapid transit plan The Montgomery County Council has added a second day of public hearings on a proposed 10-route, 79-mile bus rapid transit system. The hearings will start at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 24 and 26 in the third-floor council hearing room at the council’s office building, 100 Maryland Ave., Rockville. Those interested in testifying should call 240-777-7803. The
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The Montgomery County Farm Bureau will host a farmto-table dinner Sept. 20 at the Agricultural History Farm Park in Derwood. James Ricciuti, chef and owner of Ricciuti’s local foods restaurant in Olney, will prepare the dinner, using meat and produce from county farmers. The evening, designed to raise awareness of farming initiatives in the county, will include entertainment by local bands. Ricciuti said in a news release that he believes “in serving the freshest food which can only come from the farms closest to a restaurant.” His restaurant is “fortunate to be close to many farms in Montgomery County which makes it easier to keep our dollars close to home,” he said. Also, he can visit farms, meet the growers, and “see, touch and taste the food in the fields.” Some of those local farmers will be at the dinner, which also will have information booths about the county’s agricultural industry. Tickets for the adult-only event are $40 and seating is limited. To purchase tickets, contact Kathy Lyons at kmhlyons@ aol.com or go to www.mdfarmbureau.com/Montgomery.asp.
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Montgomery County Public Schools will kick off the 201314 school year with its annual Back-to-School Fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Carver Educational Services Center, 850 Hungerford Drive, Rockville. The fair will feature information and resources for parents, children’s activities and entertainment. Gift certificates and prizes will be given out throughout the day and free refreshments will be provided. Highlights will include performances by student and community groups, appearances by local celebrities and health screenings. School staff members will be available to answer questions on programs and Curriculum 2.0, the curriculum that is being implemented in all elementary classrooms this year. Representatives will be present from community and county organizations, including the Department of Health and Human Services, Montgomery College, Montgomery County Public Libraries and the Montgomery County Council of PTAs. One change this year is that backpacks filled with school supplies will not be distributed at the fair. Instead, backpacks are being distributed to students in need at more than 40 schools. Limited parking will be available at Montgomery College across the street. Free shuttle buses will run throughout the day, starting at 10:30 a.m., between the fair and the following sites: • Gaithersburg: Shady Grove Middle School, Watkins Mill High School. • Germantown: Northwest High School, Seneca Valley High School. • Kensington: Albert Einstein High School. • Rockville: Richard Montgomery High School, Rockville High School. • Silver Spring: Montgomery Blair High School, John F. Kennedy High School, Paint Branch High School, Springbrook High School. • Wheaton High School. For more information, contact the Office of Community Engagement and Partnerships at 301-279-3100 or visit montgomeryschoolsmd.org.
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