City of Gaithersburg issued the following announcement on Aug. 20.
Casey Community Center, long known for its popular Creative Tot Time pre-school program, has launched a series of activities designed to bring families together for learning, hands-on crafts, and just plain old fun. Activities take place on select Friday evenings and Saturday mornings. Children must be accompanied by an adult, and admission fees are per person. Register online at www.gaithersburgmd.gov/recXpress. Casey Community Center is located in a uniquely restored dairy barn at 810 S. Frederick Avenue, just north of Shady Grove Road. Call 301-258-6366 for more information.
Game Night – Family Edition
Fridays, 7 – 9 p.m. (last entry at 8:30) • $2
August 24, September 14, October 19, November 16
Let loose with board games and more at open play community game nights. Families can play together, challenge new opponents, or explore giant games. Concessions will be available for purchase (cash only). Games are suitable for those ages 3+
Tasty Books
Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. – Noon • $5
September 29 – Dragons Love Tacos
October 27 – Monsters Don’t Eat Broccoli
November 10 – Pumpkin Soup
Young booklovers enter the tasty world of food-themed books using all five senses. Stories come to life with creative crafting and make-your-own snacks. All supplies are included. Activities are suitable for ages 2 to 8.
Crafty Hour
Fridays, 7 – 9 p.m. • $10 + supply fee (varies, due upon entry)
October 5, November 2
Calling all DIYers! Get hands-on with parallel projects for adults and children, led in separate studios by experienced “craftenders.” Bring the kids, bring your friends, or just bring yourself for a creative night out. Concessions and supplies available for purchase (cash only). Must be 21+ to purchase alcohol. This program is suitable for ages 3+.
About Casey Community Center
Built in 1938 by Eugene B. Casey, the facility initially functioned as a dairy farm. In 1949, it was rented to the National Institutes of Health for animal trials of the Salk Polio vaccine. It was known as “NIH Farm” from 1949 to 1960. The property was donated to the City of Gaithersburg in 1971, and it opened as Casey Community Center in 1977. It has been renovated several times since, and today Casey Community Center is home to the City’s Creative Tot Time Preschool program, new family programming, and a new series of cooking classes. It also hosts nearly 215 different recreation classes for all ages throughout the year. Rental space is available for meetings, weddings, birthday parties and other social activities.
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