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 The American Legion- Founded in 1933, the American Legion post 108 in Cheverly boasts 700 members, 22 % of whom are Cheverly residents. The post has won numerous awards for service to children and the
community. It sponsors a junior baseball team, a hardball team, a men's softball team, Boy Scout troop 257, and Cub Scout Pack 257. The post also holds ceremonies at the Legion Park. The American Legion Auxiliary supports the activities of the post. 3608 Legion Drive, Cheverly, Maryland 20785. 301-773-0108.
The Cheverly Day Committee is a volunteer committee charged with orchestrating and coordinating the anual Cheverly day Celebration. Check out their website at www.cheverlyday.com
The Boys and Girls Club has a very active sports program for ages 6-18, which includes basketball, soccer, baseball, softball and T-Ball. Check out their website at www.cheverlybgc.org
The Fourth Ward Civic Association is dedicated to improving the Fourth Ward neighborhood and making citizens aware of vital issues of interest to the community. They meet the third Monday of every month at the Cheverly Community Center.
The Garden Club promotes the planting of trees and flowers throughout the Town. The club has several master gardeners among its members. They meet the third Monday of each month at the Cheverly United Methodist Church. Meetings often feature guest speakers and are open to the public. Dave Kneipp (301-772-3946)
For over 40 years the Homemakers Club has been promoting programs to strengthen the home, family and community life. The club meets the fourth Monday of each month September through May at the Cheverly Community Center, when programs featuring a variety of topics are presented. Gail Hill (301-322-1461)
The Parent Resource Center (CPRC) The Cheverly Parent Resource Center supports Cheverly families with young children by providing valuable information and hosting events. The CPRC publishes a bimonthly newsletter and holds occassional workshops on topics of interest to parents. Its website http://www.cheverlyparent.org has information about all CPRC events, local activities, parenting resources, and area schools. The group also hosts various social events where you can meet other families with young children. There are also drop-in morning playgroups Tuesdays and Fridays, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. at Gast Park or the Community Center gym between the months of September and June.
The Woman's Club promotes civil, educational, and social activities. Club members welcome new residents with a Welcome-to-Cheverly kit . The club offers a scholarship, runs Santa's Secret Shop, has an ongoing safety program and hosts Cheverly's "Meet the Candidates Forum". It is affiliated with the General Federation of Woman's Clubs. Joyce Lang (301-773-2211)
The Cheverly Soccer Club formed in 1995. The club sponsors both indoor and outdoor Soccer as well as courses for new coaches and coaches of young children. The club's meetings are listed in the monthly Town Newsletter. Ray Sexton (301-341-1960)
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