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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).

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.

Sumner Garden Club

October 20, 2026

10:15am Glen Echo Town Hall

6106 Harvard Avenue

Dan Neumann will speak on birds you might see in your garden along with some information about how to use the resources that your garden provides to help them survive in the wild. He will also discuss tips for attracting more birds to your garden. Dan is a self-taught birder and recommends the Cornell site "All about Birds." Lunch follows the program.

St. Dunstan's Fall Festival

Saturday, October 24, 4:00 - 6:00

St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church

5450 Massachusetts Avenue

Live music, moon bounce, other kids' activities and snacks!

Special presentation by Little Falls Watershed Alliance

Street parking available, church parking lot reserved for outdoor activities.

SCA Annual Members Meeting

OCTOBER 28 @ St. Dunstans Church

6:30pm-7:30pm Social Hour Wine & Cheese

7:30pm-8:30pm Annual Members Meeting

Saturday October 31

Sumner Halloween Spook-tacular Parade

Gather on Nahant St. at the Overlea traffic Circle

Parade to begin at 5:45pm.

Admire the costumes and socialize prior to the parade start.

Last year saw some spectacular costumes for both kids and parents alike. Get your spooky or fun costumes together and strut your stuff in the Halloween parade!

Proceed down Nahant to Rockmere and then uphill to Rockmere Court.

The Sumner Citizens Association will provide donut holes, water, cider and wearable glow sticks for enhanced night time safety.

There is always something happening at nearby Glen Echo Park!

Check out the Glen Echo Park Partnership for

Arts & Culture Website for Upcoming Events, exhibits, happenings, etc.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR MEMBERSHIP!