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BETHESDA, MD—The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) Montgomery County Department of Parks and the Wu Wei Tai Chi Club are hosting a grand opening event for the new Tai Chi Court in Cabin John Regional Park on Saturday, September 17, 2011 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm.
This is the first Tai Chi court in Montgomery County and only one of a few of its kind in the nation. Dedicated to the memory of David C. Chen, a Rockville resident and founder of the Wu Wei Tai Chi Club, the new Tai Chi Court at Cabin John Regional Park is a 48-foot-diameter circle of flagstone incorporating the shape of a yin/yang symbol and surrounded by elegant benches in a serene natural setting.
This project was made possible through the department’s public/private partnership program. David Chen practiced Tai Chi in Cabin John Regional Park every week for 12 years before he passed away unexpectedly in 2005. His students and friends wanted to remember his life and vision with a lasting monument. Giving back to the community and enhancing the park seemed to be the best way to honor David’s memory.
The grand opening event will include brief remarks, a ribbon cutting, demonstrations by various martial arts groups and a pot luck picnic provided by members and friends of the Wu Wei Tai Chi Club. The event will begin with remarks from about 10:00 am to 11:00 am.
WHO:
M-NCPPC Montgomery County Department of Parks
Wu Wei Tai Chi Club
Montgomery County Planning Board Chair Françoise Carrier
Delegate Brian Feldman
Delegate Kathleen M. Dumais
Montgomery County Councilmember Nancy Floreen
WHAT:
Cabin John Regional Park Tai Chi Court Grand Opening
WHEN:
Saturday, September 17, 2011
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
WHERE:
Cabin John Regional Park
7400 Tuckerman Lane
Bethesda, MD 20817
The Tai Chi court is located near the dog park and miniature train at Cabin John Regional Park.
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Contact:
Kelli Holsendolph
Media Relations Manager
Montgomery County Department of Parks
301-650-2866
Suspect Glenn Neff
On Monday, August 22, 2011, at 8:30 p.m., an officer of the Maryland-National Capital Park Police, Montgomery County Division, was on patrol at Cabin John Regional Park (10601 Westlake Drive, Bethesda, Maryland). The officer saw a subject in a red jeep Cherokee that was parked in an isolated part of the park after the park was closed. As he approached the vehicle, he found fireworks in the vehicle. Montgomery County Fire Rescue responded and their investigation revealed that the Jeep had been fitted with a turret and multiple tubes from which fireworks were to be deployed. The Joint Terrorism Task Force was notified and responded as well.
The subject was identified as Glenn Neff, 27, of Stewart, Florida. Neff made statements that he didn’t want to hurt anyone. The device was made to draw attention to himself and issues he had with the banking industry. He had planned to ignite them on the National Mall. Also located in his vehicle was drug paraphernalia and alcohol. Montgomery County Fire and Explosive Investigations Section rendered the devices safe on the scene. The subject has been taken into custody.
Charges have been filed against Glenn Neff. They include three felony charges: possession of a destructive device, transport of a destructive device and manufacture of a destructive device. Each charge carries a penalty of up to 25 years. Additionally, he was charged with five counts of CDS paraphernalia and misdemeanor possession of fireworks. Neff is also being charged with the civil charge of Use of a park after dark. Bond has been set at $2,000,000 dollars.
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