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2015 

Leonardo da Vinci and the Idea of Beauty   The Muscarelle Museum of Art at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia will host the Leonardo da Vinci and the Idea of Beauty exhibit from February 21 through April 5, 2015. The exhibit will include a selection of 25 masterpiece drawin...
02/02/2015
Gaithersburg Summer Camp Registration Opens Feb. 4th     Resident registration for Gaithersburg's popular summer camp programs opens on February 4. All-day camps and half-day Youth Activity Programs are offered in four separate sessions. The City also offers specialized art camps, a program for v...
02/02/2015
Home Safety Check for Seniors   The fire department recently launched a “Home Safety Check” program for seniors in Montgomery County, Maryland. Initial results from the program indicate that over 90% of smoke alarms checked during recent home visits to seniors were found to be inoperable due to d...
02/01/2015
"Preparation is essential for your future success. The quality of your preparation will pace the road of your success journey. Your preparation will determine the heights of the success that you achieve." Please visit the original blog if you wish to leave comments. Preparation is Essential for Y...
02/01/2015
Discarded Smoking Materials Cause Fires   Improperly discarded smoking materials are the leading cause of fire deaths in the United States. If you must smoke, designate an area to smoke, use large non-tip ashtrays and soak cigarette butts and ashes before discarding. Never smoke in bed, when slee...
02/01/2015
Extraordinary Gaithersburg: Howard Cohen   "70 Years an Artist" celebrates the creative journey of Howard Cohen with a retrospective of his work at the Arts Barn Gallery January 30 - March 8. After serving in World War II, Cohen graduated with a Certificate in Commercial Art from the New England ...
02/01/2015
It is time again to reflect on Clarksville's history with the 153nd Anniversary of the Surrender of Clarksville at Ft. Defiance in Clarksville TN. Please visit the original blog if you  wish to leave comments. The Surrender of Clarksville Commemoration at Ft. DefianceIt is time again to reflect o...
01/31/2015
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Cooking Fires   Cooking fires are the leading cause of fire injuries and the third leading cause of fire deaths among older adults. When using the stove, never leave cooking food unattended. If you need to step away, turn it off. Always wear tight-fitting clothing when cooking - a dangling sleeve...
01/31/2015
Since the garage door is the largest operating object in your home, it is important to be able to control and manage it safely. Please visit the original blog if you wish to leave comments. I don't know if any of you have had to replace your garage door opener lately, but there are some really sw...
01/31/2015
Create a sweet treat. Please visit the original blog if you wish to leave comments. Serendipity Sundays - A Sweet Discovery   You know how it is, you are between meals and want a little snack but also want it to be something that satisfies and not too heavy. Today was a day like that with a big m...
01/31/2015