Forecasted thunderstorms never materialized, making way for an exciting, July evening of fun-filled swimming competition. This year Fort Washington Swim & Tennis Club hosted swimmers and families from the six local swim clubs that have gathered for the past fifteen years to participate in the C.J. Martin Relay Carnival including:

Fort Washington, Manorlu, Manufacturers’, Maple Manor, Oreland and Sunny Willow. The event was created in 1996 as a cooperative effort between the Upper Dublin Aquatic Club (UDAC) and the Upper Dublin High School swimming teams, designed to promote swimming as a sport, Upper Dublin as a community, and the fun of athletic competition.

Many participants also represent neighboring communities and area schools. In 1998, the event was named for C. J. Martin, who swam for Fort Washington for many years and was a member of UDAC and the UDHS swim teams. As many noticed, there’s always a bit of extra energy when the event is held in “C.J.’s House!”

Evans-Mumbower Mill, a circa 1835 gristmill, will be open for a guided tours and an on going archeological dig on Sunday, August 15th, from 1-4 pm. A DVD program details the milling industry in the Wissahickon Valley. Costumed guides take you through the mill and the Miller will be grinding corn for the first time since the 1930s. A special feature of the August Open House is a focus on corn – from seed to cakes.