Upcoming and Recent CSCA Events
Our Carderock community has a full calendar of events -- cookouts at the pool, seasonal kids and family activities, and special events sponsored by the Carderock Springs Citizens' Association like our International Potluck Dinner and Newcomers' Welcome Dinner. Watch this space and the CSCA newsletter for event announcements. CSCA Events Committee members are: Stephanie Land, Denise Beckles Durham, Malinda Brent and Erica Hart.
For events hosted by the Carderock Springs Swim and Tennis Club, see https://www.carderockclub.org/news.
Halloween House Decorating Contest 
The CSCA invites residents of Carderock Springs to participate in the fourth annual Halloween House Decorating Contest! The judging period will take place from October 21st to October 28th, between 6:30 PM and 10:00 PM. Categories include:
- Best Creative Use of Recycled Material (Reuse and Upcycling of cans, other metals, plastics, and materials usually picked up for recycling)
- Best Halloween Display
- Best Traditional Fall Display
- Scariest, and
- People’s Choice (Most Votes Overall)
Contestants can register HERE by October 19th to be judged and included on the map. You may also enter to have your house included on the map, without competing.
Judging will be based on "curb appeal" as viewed from the street, considering unique design, creative use of lights, and overall presentation. Judges will not enter the property; only decorations visible from the street will be judged (corner lots may be judged from both streets).
Winners will be determined by both resident votes and a panel of community judges. Voting for People’s Choice will be open to all neighbors from Tuesday, October 21st, through Tuesday, October 28th. The voting link will be sent out before voting begins. We kindly ask for only one vote per person, but multiple people within a household may vote. Contestants should ensure that all lights, animations, and decorations are in place and activated between 6:30 PM and 10:00 PM during the judging period. Winners will be announced by email, and will receive winner yard signs on Thursday, October 30th.
PAST EVENTS
Annual Newcomer Welcome Dinner
The 2025 CSCA Newcomer Welcome Dinner was held on Sunday, September 28th. The event was attended by 127 people, including about 9 newcomer households. The Events Committee has enormous gratitude for all the neighbors who made this year’s dinner so special.
MVPs:
1-The newcomers, who we can already tell are going to make great new friends and neighbors. It was wonderful to get to know them.
2-Everyone who posted and retrieved yard signs, helped set up, staffed the registration table and the bar, decorated, introduced newcomer families, and cleaned up, as well as Larry Ondrejko and Mark Brueggenjohann for heavy lifting and tech. Our two SSL students were great. It was a huge undertaking and so many people stepped up.
3-Cava Catering, which came through for us with one day’s notice.
4-Rob Gorman as emcee was hilarious and good-natured, as always. In addition to stand-up, he can add tablecloth washing to his CV!
5-The Carderock Village Gardening Interest Group, whose members came through amazingly and beautifully to brighten our tables with local greenery. (See https://www.carderocksprings.net/carderock-village-you-already-belong)
6-All the bakers and buyers who brought wonderful desserts
7-CSCA President Maja Husar and Treasurer Deborah Tanno who contributed both behind the scenes and at the event
8-Carderock residents who make us feel so lucky and proud every day to live here.
The Home & Garden Innovations Tour on June 7 from 1-4pm
A big thank you to our homeowners, gardeners, refreshment stand hosts, and volunteers, who made the 2025 Carderock Springs Citizens’ Association Home & Garden Innovations Tour so great!
82 people visited the homes on the tour and many visited the refreshment stands and gardens.
As a reminder, this event was a benefit for the Cabin John Volunteer Fire Department. (See https://www.cjpvfd.org/donate if you would like to make a donation.) Enter CSCA H&G in the notes.
2025 Carderock Springs Graduation Celebration Tuesday, June 3
We invited all neighborhood graduates and their families to come together at the Carderock Springs Swim and Tennis Club for pizza and cupcakes! 60-80 people attended the event. Our celebrated students completed milestones ranging from pre-school to a PhD!
Spring 2025 International Potluck Dinner at the Club
The 2025 International Potluck Dinner was held on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at the Carderock Springs Swim and Tennis Club (8200 Hamilton Spring Ct). It was a great success! Everyone brought an appetizer, dessert, or entrée that represents a country close to their heart—or one they simply enjoy. We had over 80 attendees representing over 20 countries—a true celebration of our diverse community!
Please email cscaevent@gmail.com if you have questions about CSCA events.
