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2012 

Kentlands Flowers - Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs  The weather in Maryland was beautiful for Mother's Day.  Dolores and I spent the afternoon at the gardens and then the museum at Dumbarton Oaks in Washington, DC.  The rose garden is especially beautiful and the peonies are in full bloom.  I...
05/14/2012
Deadline Extended for "Citizen Canine" Photo Contest in Gaithersburg The City of Gaithersburg has extended the deadline for entries in the “Citizen Canine” Photo Contest.  Residents now have until June 14 to submit images of their four-legged family members. To promote visits to City parks and t...
05/14/2012
Register Now for Gaithersburg Summer Sports Clinics Registration is now open for Gaithersburg Sports Summer Clinics, featuring gymnastics, tennis, and volleyball for ages 5 to 18. Clinics are a great way to learn the fundamentals, hone existing skills, or prepare for the next sports season. Gymna...
05/12/2012
Enjoy the spring flowers by photowalking through Kentlands Walking is good for our health and walking through our home community is a good way to know what is going on in the neighborhood.  Take  close look at the spring flowers and capture the colors that make you feel better about life.  The sp...
05/12/2012
Kentlands/Lakelands Dog Show   Saturday, May 12 * 9 a.m.-12 p.m. * Kentlands Green   This message is from the Kentlands Community Foundation:   Look for the awesome Dog House in the Kentlands Day Parade and Then Enter to Win it at the Foundation Booth!    Ready for a tail-wagging great time? Regi...
05/11/2012
Amazonia Habitat at the National Zoo We have beautiful weather in Maryland and Dolores and I decided to drive into Washington, DC and spend the day at the National Zoo.  We like to see all of the exhibits and photograph the animals.  Today, we especially enjoyed visiting the Amazonia exhibit and ...
05/11/2012
Olde Towne Market Features Crafts, Food, Flea Market Bargains The City of Gaithersburg invites you to shop, eat, and bargain hunt at the Olde Towne Market, featuring handmade goods, commercial items, gently used merchandise, food, and much more. This lively street market will be held the fourth ...
05/11/2012
Children’s Village at May 19 Book Festival Inspires Love of Reading Gaithersburg Book Festival Children’s Village Brings Together  Top Authors and Hands-On Activities to Inspire a Love of the Written Word in Young Readers With more than a dozen best-selling and award-winning authors, a full slate...
05/10/2012
Peonies are blooming in Kentlands When the Peonies are blooming in our home garden, we know that many other spring flowers will soon follow. It is now time to do garden planting in Maryland.  Hopefully, there will be no more nighttime frost in our area. Many of us will be visiting the local nurs...
05/10/2012
Take A Ride On The ABQ TrolleyIf you plan a visit to Albuquerque, John McCormack recommends a tour on the ABQ Trolley.  Tell us what you think after you have made the tour.By the way, if you want to purchase a home in Albuquerque, John will be happy to serve as your exclusive buyer agent.  Take A...
05/10/2012