At 33,000-square feet, White Oak Community Recreation Center is the largest recreation facility in the county.
Among the building's features are a basketball court, a fitness center, a climbing wall, special rooms for art and culinary classes and a banquet hall.
The center also features programming for people over 55. Available Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. until January 2013, when it will open for an extra day on Friday, the senior program creates fitness, wellness and social opportunities.
The center opened with limited hours on May 14 and a dedication ceremony was held June 23, 2012.
The North Point Edgemere Volunteer Fire Department Station 26 is located on N Point Road. The station's equipment includes two engines, brush, utility and squad trucks, as well as a boat.
If you need a license or permit for just about anything, you will need to work with the Howard County Department of Inspections / Licenses / Permits.
Taxis, pets, rental properties, electricians—all need to be licensed by this department, according to regulations passed by the County Council.
The department also performs inspections of and issues permits for building and construction projects.
The spacious park is home to Baltimore County's first dog park, a Skate Park for skateboarders and rollerbladers and a concert bandshell. Its Sunshine Playground has multiple playing areas for children of all ages. The B.A.R.C. (Baltimore Animal Recreation Center) Park has an area for small dogs and one for large dogs, both of which have water fountains for the dogs.
The Havre de Grace Parks & Recreation Committee operates out of the Havre de Grace Activity Center, located behind the Havre de Grace Middle School. The Recreation Committee manages the parks, fields and various activities that take place in town. The Committee's Recreation Specialist is Karen Green. The Activity Center also houses the Boys & Girls Club and hosts various events throughout the year, including the Decoy Festival.
The Bethesda-Chevy Chase Regional Services Center works to improve communication between residents and county and other agencies and resolve issues and concerns, such as noise or zoning violations. The center also works to identify future servicing needs in the community. The body, which encompasses Bethesda, Cabin John, Friendship Heights, Chevy Chase, Garrett Park, Glen Echo, North Bethesda, Potomac and Rockville, also provides services including meeting space, wi-fi, and senior programs at its Edgemoor Lane location.
Elected to four-year terms, the Montgomery County Executive is responsible for enforcing county laws, proposing a county budget, developing legislation, appointing residents to boards, commissions and committees and, occasionally, advocating for the county before the state government.
The Office of the County Executive is located in the Executive Office Building along with the offices of many county departments.
Volunteer Center for Anne Arundel County is a non-profit working in conjunction with a variety of charitable organizations. The Center is a resource for individuals, groups and businesses interested in volunteering time and money. For a comprehensive directory of participating charitable organizations, visit its website.
