County officials, students, and parents will join together in celebrating Walk to School Day at Gaithersburg Elementary School. The event will take place on Wednesday, October 4, beginning at 8:15 a.m.

Event information:

8:15 a.m.: Walk Begins
Crestwood Terrace Apartments
325 North Summit Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD

9:00 a.m.: Program
Gaithersburg Elementary School
35 North Summit Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD

Scheduled speakers include:

- Principal Sharon Jones, Gaithersburg Elementary School
- Mr. Christopher Chee, Gaithersburg Elementary Safety Patrol
- Dr. Jerry D. Weast, Superintendent, Montgomery County Public Schools
- Chief Thomas Carr, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue
- Chief Mary Ann Viverette, Gaithersburg City Police
- The Honorable William Bronrott, Maryland House of Delegates
- The Honorable Henry Marraffa, Council Member, City of Gaithersburg
- The Honorable Michael Sesma, Council Member, City of Gaithersburg
- Mr. Pat. Lewis, Senior Manager, Federal Express

Participants will walk from Crestwood Terrace Apartments to Gaithersburg Elementary School in order to bring attention to the need for physical activity as part of a healthy lifestyle. Other objectives of Walk to School Day include reducing traffic congestion, pollution, and speed near schools; promoting safe walking skills; and sharing time with community leaders, parents, and children. Last year, more than 3500 schools across the United States participated in the program.