Spring into March!

Welcome March! Whew! We made it through most of the winter with minimal snowfall, and Spring is right around the corner according to the groundhog! The Town of Mount Airy, with the consent of Mayor Rockinberg, is leading by example and removing the dilapidated town shed located at Veteran's Lane. This very visible location was encumbered by the eyesore which has now been removed! Much thanks to our amazing Public Works Department! See what's in store as the weather leads to more outdoor activities!

Mount Airy Community Survey

WANTED: Town Survey Responses. Have you seen these signs around town? Surveys are due on leap year day, February 29th! Mail your responses now! The Town of Mount Airy is looking for your input to help guide the direction of the future of Mount Airy. Individual surveys have been mailed to all residents within Town limits. Please return your response in the pre-paid envelope by February 29, 2020 and let YOUR voice be heard! Surveys postmarked by the 29th will still be counted.

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Success You Want? Communicate You Must!

March 3rd, 8:30-10:00 AM, M & T Bank. The always delightful Dr. Andrew Williamson, of Chiropractic First Family Wellness Center, is the first in this Spring's Resourceful Entrepreneur Series. His talk is entitled "Success You Want? Communicate You Must!" He will be addressing:

The power of communication in Business and Life
Influence techniques to create a Win-Win interaction
Listening and it's crucial role in communication
Who you have to BE so your message is heard

Quality programming at a fraction of the cost...just $10 registration, FREE to Chamber Members. And it includes a continental breakfast provided by Superfoods Cafe and Market! Contact Linda Koons, linda.koons@comcast.net for the promo code to register on Eventbrite.

Click here to register for this session that will be this coming Tuesday. Only 7 spots left!

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Monthly Author Showcase begins This Month!

Friday, March 13th from 6:00 - 8:00 PM, Town Hall. The first Author Showcase will feature local Sci-Fi authors Jessica McHugh, Michael R. Crowl and Luke Newman. The event offers readings and receptions for residents to mingle with authors from the Four County Area. It's a great way to ask questions and hear excerpts from new books. Grab a drink and dinner downtown and enjoy these three great authors!

If I Were Mayor Essay Contest

Deadline March 27th -

Mayor and members of Town Council visited fourth graders to tell them about the "If I Were Mayor" essay contest. The contest gives students a chance to creatively use grade-specific language arts skills and civics / social studies knowledge. Make sure to tell your fourth graders to submit their essay for a chance at:

$100 cash
Governor's Citation
Boat cruise of Annapolis on the Harbor Queen
Special Recognition at Mount Airy Town Council
Honored in Annapolis, Maryland at a special ceremony at the State House in front of their immediate family, their teacher and Mayors and local dignitaries

Mount Airy has had several winners in the past and we hope to have more this year! More information can be found by clicking on this link.

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Mount Airy's First Pickleball Tournament- Register Now!

Saturday March 28th starting at 9:00 AM will be the first ever Pickleball Tournament for the Town of Mount Airy! It will be at our new courts at Prospect Park and there are still a few spots left!

The tournament will be as follows
9:00 am-12:00 pm noon: Novice/Advanced Novice Doubles—create your own team
1:00 pm-4:00 pm: Intermediate/Advanced Intermediate Double—create your own team. Cost is $10 per 2 person team for each session. There will only be 8 teams per session. ALL proceeds will go directly to the Parks & Recreation programs for the Town of Mount Airy. Click on the above link to register your team!

$1000 Scholarship to Frederick County High School Students!

The Frederick County chapter of the Maryland Municipal League is pleased to offer one $1000 academic scholarship opportunity to Frederick County high school students who have been accepted into a college or university in a graduate or undergraduate program. Preference will be given to students preparing for a career in governmental or public service. For more information go to www.mountairymd.gov

Community Garden Coming!

New this Spring! The Town of Mount Airy is seeking sponsors and volunteers for our first-ever community garden which will be located on Rising Ridge Road. Plans are to have raised garden beds available for community members to maintain. A water tank, compost bin, fencing and storage shed are currently planned for the site. If you or someone you know is interested in sponsoring or helping to install the initial design, please contact parksmanager@mountairymd.gov. If you are interested in maintaining one of the beds, please also contact parksmanager@mountairymd.gov and include your contact information as well as why you would like to participate.

Restaurant Week

Monday through Sunday, April 20 - 26th - Mount Airy Mount Airy Restaurants have a chance to showcase their best offerings at competitive price points. We already have 17 restaurants signed up and ready to serve you! Find out how you can also win $500 by taking the night off from cooking. You can expect to enjoy a memorable meal at a fixed price. Click the link to find out more! #DineToWin #MtAiryEats #MountAiryRestaurantWeek

Submit a Woman who you think is Extraordinary!

Submit an Extraordinary Mount Airy Woman for Recognition

The Year of the Woman committee is requesting your submissions for Extraordinary Woman of Mount Airy. Submit a woman who you feel has made, is making or will make a difference in Mount Airy and help us celebrate the Year of the Woman 2020! Click on the image to complete a brief form about an Extraordinary Woman of Mount Airy.

Census 2020

The federal census is coming to your mailbox! It’s important, safe, and easy for all Marylanders to participate.
Why the Census is Important
Census data is used to determine the level of federal funding for programs such as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for Women, Infants and Children (SNAP/WIC), Medicaid, Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and highway and transportation projects.
• Every year, the federal government allocates more than $675 Billion in funding based on census data.
• Every Marylander not counted costs the state approximately $18,250 over 10 years – this equates to the state losing $26.6 Billion (based on historical U.S. Census undercount). Just think of the increased funding for government programs, infrastructure. Learn more at https://census.maryland.gov. #2020MDCensus