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2014 

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Kentlands Winter Main Street Farmers Market   Hothouse produce and seasonal offerings from local farmers are now available year round (weather permitting) at the Main Street Farmers Market in Kentlands. Open Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the market also features prepared foods, baked goods an...
11/27/2014

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Thanksgiving Blogging Beverage: Pumpkin Ale   My blogging beverage this afternoon is Pumpkin Ale brewed by AleWerks Brewing Company in Williamsburg, Virginia. This ale is brewed with roasted pumpkin and spices. This series of blogs has no commercial purpose. Discovering new favorites among craft ...
11/27/2014

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 Where was the first Thanksgiving?    Take a look at this Thanksgiving Timeline from 1541 for an interesting historical perspective of Thanksgiving in America. Some of our friends in Texas remind us that the 1541 celebration was in what is now Texas and our friends in Virginia claim that that Vir...
11/26/2014

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 Residents asked to prepare for snowy weather in Gaithersburg   Britta Monaco, the Public Information Director for the City of Gaithersburg has issued the following press release that asks area residents to be well prepared to snowy winter weather. If you have any questions about this press relea...
11/26/2014

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Every family should be aware of the dangers described in this blog by Patricia Feager. Please visit the original blog if you wish to leave comments.     Carbon monoxide (CO) is one of the leading causes of accidental poisoning in the United States. Smoke Detectors and CO detectors should be funct...
11/26/2014

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“Try to be a rainbow in someone's cloud” - Maya Angelou   Please visit the original blog if you wish to leave comments for Paul Henderson. Try to be a rainbow in someone's cloud Maya Angelou Thank you for reading my blog post! This post was researched, authored and photo taken by Paul Henderson, ...
11/26/2014

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 Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires   Help prevent a turkey fryer fire! Our fire department has shared this information for area residents. Please take great care with home cooking and share this information with family members. A cooking fire could cause the loss of your home. B...
11/26/2014

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 Winter Lights Festival Opens November 28 in Gaithersburg   The City of Gaithersburg Winter Lights Festival is set to welcome visitors for its 19th spectacular season. Open nightly November 28 through December 31 (closed on December 25), the 3.5 mile drive through the enchanted woodland setting o...
11/26/2014

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 Fireplace and Wood Burning Safety Tips   As the weather gets colder, many will be firing up the wood burning stove or fireplace in their home. The fire department has distributed some safety tips to reduce the number of fires that result from improperly discarded fireplace and wood stove ashes. ...
11/25/2014

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Real estate professional Debb Janes shares a recipe that you will certainly enjoy. Please visit the original blog if you wish to leave comments. Italian Artisan Bread ( made with Biga)! We've got a fall storm in the Pacific Northwest, and it's rainy, dark, and blustery on this November morning. F...
11/25/2014
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