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Recent Actions on Behalf of the Neighborhood

The Sumner Citizens Association joined a coalition of neighborhood associations to oppose the proposed state-wide changes to zoning, which would allow multi-unit buildings to be built in current areas that are single family housing only. The proposed changes to zoning rules in our state were widely opposed.

We have also been working with the county over the past few years on reviewing the health of trees growing on county right of way and trimming/removing dangerous limbs and trees as needed and recommended by the arborist as well as working with County traffic staff to review dangerous intersections and advocating for signage changes and other modifications to keep our neighborhood as safe as possible.


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, providing a portal for the payment of 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).

    SHOULD I JOIN THE SCA?
    • 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.

    What's going on

     

    Sumner Garden Club Receives Award


    The Sumner Garden Club was honored by both the National Capital Area Garden Club and the 80,000-member National Garden Club for the publication Fundamental Flower Arranging. This booklet was written by longtime Sumner resident and member of the SGC, Parkie Blaylock.


    Download an article about the award including information on how to order a copy of the booklet here.


    July 4 Parade, Party and Door Decorating Contest


    The Sumner Citizens Association invites all residents to participate in the Door Decorating Contest to be held on Friday July 3!  To enter, please send an email with your name and street address to Peggy Cloherty at mlcloherty@verizon.net by midnight July 2. The judges panel will tour the decorated doors at 3 pm on July 3. In addition, on the following morning July 4, please join us in the SCA-sponsored Parade and Party. 


    To mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the Contest theme is USA: 250 Years of Liberty.  


    A $100.00 gift certificate to a local restaurant will be awarded to the winners of each category: 


    • Best Use of Theme
    • Most Creative 
    • Best Children’s Artwork
    • Most Impressive 

    A parade will take place on July 4th at 9am starting and Rockmere Court and Rockmere Drive and concluding at Brookeway Drive.  There will be ice cream, cookies, water and a magic show. This year we will also have a trick bike rider for additional excitement.


    Flags and pinwheels will be available for all.  Decorate your bikes, trikes, scooters and wagons and dress patriotically for the most enjoyable parade possible!


    See you at the parade!


    Mark your calendar...


    2026 Fall Block Party

    will be

    Saturday, September 19, 5:30-7:30 pm.


    THANK YOU FOR YOUR MEMBERSHIP!



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