Relive the excitement of our Opening Day Reservation Live Episode as Community Relations & Special Projects team member Emily Brewster‑McCarthy and Communications & Outreach Specialist Derek Ross revisit the energy of reservation morning—starting right at 6:30 AM on Monday, August 10. In this episode, they walk listeners back through the go‑live rush, sharing what unfolded as community groups, residents, and organizations prepared to secure indoor school facilities like cafeterias, gymnasiums, auditoriums, classrooms, and more.

Emily and Derek reflect on CUPF’s ongoing commitment to equitable access, strong community partnerships, and making Montgomery County school spaces available for meaningful community use. They also revisit helpful reminders about logging into ActiveMONTGOMERY, planning ahead, and navigating reservation morning with confidence.

Tune in to relive the real‑time moments, behind‑the‑scenes insights, and the fun, countdown‑style energy that makes Opening Day one of CUPF’s most exciting events of the year.

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The transcript for this episode is available here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2420072/19624929-behind-the-buzz-reliving-cupf-s-august-10-opening-day-go-live-reservation-rush/transcript

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