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Recent Actions on Behalf of the Neighborhood

The Sumner Citizens Association submitted a letter of concern to the Montgomery County Council and our Council member indicating concern about the pace of consideration of the Planning Board suggested Attainable Housing Initiative (AHI). An informal survey of attendees at our annual meeting indicated few people knew the details of this proposed change. We urged both a slow down in the pace of consideration and further resident-focused educational efforts.

Little Falls Watershed Alliance

If you are interested in helping keep Little Falls watershed healthy and well-maintained, check out the Little Falls Watershed Alliance website.

About this site:

The Sumner Citizens Association is a civic group of neighbors living in and around the Sumner area of Bethesda. This site was created for keeping track of our association members, paying the membership dues, and finding out what is going on in the neighborhood.

Explore the links above to see and let us know what you think (email feedback to sumnerca2023@gmail.com)

Description of the menu items

Join Us: forms for becoming a member and paying annual membership dues.
About the SCA: SCA officers, SCA history, county information, and a map.
Events: upcoming neighborhood events.
SCA Discussion Forums: discussion of various topics of interest.
SCA Blog: neighborhood messages.
Our Sponsors: We are very grateful to our sponsors!
Members: Page shows only to paid members. Includes the online directory, SCA Financial information, Board and Annual meeting minutes, and a list of service provider recommendations.

You can make additional DONATIONS to the SCA here Members Only (do not use for Annual Dues).

Do you find value in the Neighborhood list-serve for sharing advice with your neighbors or getting an answer to your own questions?
Did your child enjoy the annual Halloween parade and party complete with donut holes and other treats?
Do you admire the beautifully landscaped medians as you turn off Mass Avenue onto Ft Sumner Drive or the many traffic circles in our neighborhood?
Did your foot start tapping to the rhythm of the Bluegrass trio at the Block Party?
Did you find out something about Sumner from reading the Newsletter?
Did you have a child captivated by the juggler at the Spring Street Fair?
Do you use the Sumner directory?

If you answered YES to any of these questions, please DO join the Sumner Citizens Association by clicking on the 'Join Us' tab above.

SCA dues help to make all of the above possible.

Halloween Decoration Contest!

We didn't announce the decoration contest with enough time for all to hear about it and participate, so we have opted to skip the contest this year and carry it out in 2025. Everyone who put in the creative effort to 'spookily' their home for Halloween are winners in our view!

Upcoming Sumner Garden Club Meetings

The Garden Club meets on the 3^rd Tuesday each month at 10:15 am. The programs are from 11 am – noon, with exceptions for holidays.

November 12, 2024

Location: Glen Echo Town Hall, 6106 Harvard Avenue, Glen Echo, MD

Niche Interest: Gardening Between Rocks

Thomas Crawley is a horticulturist at Brookside Gardens with design and gardening responsibilities in the Idea Garden, Woodland Walk, Rain Garden and more. He will speak about crevice gardens and plants that prefer dry, low nutrient soils that grow in tight spaces like the edges of sidewalks and driveways.

Glen Echo Fire Department Open House

Saturday, October 26

11am to 2pm

Bring the Kids and the whole family to a fire department open house. This family-friendly event includes apparatus tours, gear demonstrations, a moon bounce, blood pressure checks, and food and drink. Come meet our dedicated volunteer firefighters/EMTs, and learn about fire safety and volunteering.

Some of the special activities featured:

Exciting fire-rescue demonstrations including the fire hose and automobile extrication;

Silent Auction: Chief for the Day – spend a couple of hours finding out what the Fire Chief does, including a possible ride-along and Ride with Santa(!)

Learn Stop-the-Bleed and Hands-Only CPR

Food Trucks, a Bounce House And Much More!

Member Directory is Coming Soon!

The Sumner Citizens Association is preparing to publish a new Member Directory which will be made available exclusively to members. This is in addition to the Directory available to members online at the Sumner Citizens Association homepage (here).

In order to ensure the most accurate information, the SCA would appreciate your help. Please be good enough check your listing at: https://sca.wildapricot.org/

Should you find errors, please email SCA PresidentMarsha Barnes corrections no later than Monday evening, August 5. Her email address is vangebarnes@yahoo.com.

Thanks to those who have already responded!

THANK YOU FOR BEING MEMBERS!