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2012 

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What is the best replacement for Picnik? Many of us use Picnik every day to edit our photographs and it was upsetting to receive the notice that Picnik will close in April. Brad Andersohn, Outreach Manager at Zillow and ActiveRain frequent blogger, has provided a stream of suggested alternatives ...
02/07/2012

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KidServe: Kids Partnering with Grown-Ups to Serve - Kentlands We hope you will join us on Sun, Feb 12, 3-4:30 p.m. at the Kentlands Clubhouse for KidServe's kick-off event of making lunches for the homeless. The idea is to bring families together to serve, so bring the family! Supplies will be pr...
02/06/2012

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Dumbarton Oaks Museum  - Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs One of the benefits of living in Montgomery County, Maryland is that we are in the suburbs of Washington, DC.   We are close to many historic places to visit and can drive in to visit the many museums in the District.  These are some of ...
02/06/2012

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Denim and Diamonds Gala Benefits Gaithersburg Homeless    On Friday, April 20, 2012 Friends of Wells/Robertson House, Inc., a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, will host a gala to benefit homeless Gaithersburg men and women in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.  Denim & Diamonds ...
02/06/2012

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"Romance is Dead" Murder Mystery Dinner at Kentlands Mansion If you love fine dining coupled with a good mystery, then Kentlands Mansion is the perfect setting for a romantic night out just before Valentine’s Day.  In “Romance is Dead,” you’ll meet Mr. Rex Hallmark, the mastermind behind the enti...
02/05/2012

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An Awesome Day Professional real estate appraiser and ActiveRain blogger Michael Bolton usually ends messages with the words "Have An Awesome Day" and that is recognized as part of his signature. In this post, Michael expands the thought and gives us some very good reasons why today is An Awesome...
02/05/2012

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Kentlands Street Tree Pruning Beginning on Monday, February 6, 2012, (weather pending) The City of Gaithersburg has contracted with Bartlett Tree Experts of Gaithersburg, MD to prune street trees in many locations throughout Kentlands and Lakelands. No Parking signs will be placed on the streets ...
02/04/2012

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Brookside Gardens Spring Display We have a little snow tonight in Maryland and it is again feeling like winter after a number of very mild days.  It is a good weekend to visit the Conservatory at Brookside Gardens to enjoy the annual Sprng Display.  Brookside Gardens is located in the Wheaton Reg...
02/04/2012

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Maryland State Police Press Release – Drunk Driving on Game Day PLAY YOUR BEST OFFENSE AGAINST DRUNK DRIVING ON GAME DAY AND PLAN FOR A SOBER DESIGNATED DRIVER Maryland State Troopers advise those who drink alcohol on game day, to pass the keys to a sober designated driver to avoid drinking and d...
02/04/2012

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Do you have fire hazards in your home? This weekend is a good time to check for fire hazards in your home.  Nashville home inspector and ActiveRain blogger Michael Thornton has written a blog with home safety suggestions. Please take time to protect your family and yourself. If you wish to make c...
02/04/2012
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