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2014 

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Commemoration Opportunities in the City of Gaithersburg   When you wish to honor the memory of a friend or family member or to celebrate special moments, take advantage of the opportunity the make Gaithersburg more attractive by adding a tree, a park bench, or sponsoring a seat in a community bui...
09/14/2014

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Book Suggestion:  The Edge of Honor by P.T. Deutermann   One of my summertime books was The Edge of Honor (1994) by P.T. Deutermann. This is a navy adventure novel with plenty of action and suspense. The primary character is Lt. Brian Holcomb during his assignment on the USS Bell of the coast of ...
09/13/2014

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Blogging Beverage:  Stockyard Oatmeal Stout   If you have a local Trader Joe's store that sells beer, you will be able to find Stockyard Oatmeal Stout brewed by JosephsBrau Brewing Co. in San Jose, California. This is a creamy stout in the Irish tradition. This is a very good dark beer at a very ...
09/13/2014

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Photographing Orchids at Longwood Gardens   Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania is one of our favorite travel destinations. They have over 1,000 acres of land and the gardens are maintained in world class condition. If you enjoy orchids, you will want to spend some time at the Orchid...
09/13/2014

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Hummingbird Cake, Marshall Family Recipe   Hummingbird cake is a favorite for many of us.   I discovered a blog by ActiveRain member Ron Marshall of Marshall Enterprises in St. Michael, Minnesota. Ron shared the recipe for the Hummingbird cake that is a tradition for their Easter dinner. Give the...
09/13/2014

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  Gaithersburg Youth Club (GYC)   Designed specifically for middle school students, the Gaithersburg Youth Club (GYC) provides safe, supervised, fun activities during off-school hours. The GYC hosts dances and activity nights throughout the school year and offers exciting trips and activities as ...
09/12/2014

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Saturday Night Movie in Kentlands   Tonight, Saturday, September 13, 2014 is Outdoor Movie Night on the Kentlands Clubhouse lawn. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. and the feature is Captain America: The Winter Soldier.     This is a free community event sponsored by the Kentlands Citizens Assembly. G...
09/12/2014

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Cymbidium Orchids, Longwood Gardens   These orchid photographs are from the Orchid Extravaganza exhibit at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania.  Longwood Gardens is one of our favorite travel destinations. Many orchid growers like the variety of colors of cymbidium orchids. If you ar...
09/12/2014

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Rabies Vaccination Clinics for Dogs and Cats   Dogs and cats are required to have a rabies vaccination before obtaining a pet license in the City of Gaithersburg. Free rabies clinics are conducted at the Montgomery County Animal Services & Adoption Center in Derwood, and are offered from 8 a.m. t...
09/12/2014

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Book Suggestion: Natchez Burning by Greg Iles   One of the best books I have read this summer is Natchez Burning (2014) by Greg Iles. This outstanding book should definitely be on your reading list. It is long, with close to 800 pages. This is the first book of a trilogy and features a southern m...
09/12/2014
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