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2015 

Gaithersburg “Citizen Pet” Photo Contest The City of Gaithersburg invites all pet residents and their owners to compete in the “Citizen Pet” Photo Contest. Residents are encouraged to take photos of their family pets and enter them for a chance to be declared “Citizen Pet of the Year.” Please not...
06/13/2015
Kentlands Outdoor Movie Night  Tonight, Saturday, June 13, 2015 is Outdoor Movie Night in Kentlands. The show begins at 8:30 p.m. on the Kentlands clubhouse lawn.ANNIE (2014) will be played on a 26' screen and professional sound system to give you a one-of-a-kind viewing experience. Invite your f...
06/13/2015
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Say something nice! Any day is a good day to thank those who have made your life better.  Say something nice to the person who gave you a big smile during your early morning walk through your neighborhood.Say something nice to the hard working guys who pick up your trash.Say something nice to the...
06/12/2015
The replacement water heater may be larger than the one now installed. Is there enough space? Stay with me through some brief  background, as the changes below surrounding water heaters could cost you extra money during the sale of your home. National Appliance Energy Conservation Act (NAECA) was...
06/12/2015
Carroll County Farmers Market Summer Season Saturday, June 13, 2015 will be the opening day of the 44th summer season of the Carroll County Farmers Market. The market will be open 13 consecutive Saturdays through Sept. 5th from 8:00am to 1:00pm.There will be a free drawing for a basket filled wit...
06/12/2015
50th Wedding Anniversary for the Kelleys Dolores and I were married on June 12, 1965 at my family church in the Cradock section of my hometown, Portsmouth, Virginia. I never thought that I would live long enough to have a 50th wedding anniversary. In my mind, those celebrations were for others am...
06/11/2015
“While it is well enough to leave footprints on the sands of time, it is even more important to make sure they point  in a commendable direction.” When You Leave Tracks in the Sands of Time “While it is well enough to leave footprints on the sands of time, it is even more important to make sure t...
06/11/2015
C – L – E – A – R for emergency vehicles This notice was provided by the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service in Montgomery County, Maryland. Take a few moments to read this alert and please share it with the other drivers in your family.  “Please Abide – Pull Aside” Do you know what to do w...
06/11/2015
Do you know how to administer CPR? CPR techniques have changed over the years. If you are not familiar with the new and more effective procedures to follow during an emergency, take a few minutes to view the video which has been provided by the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service in Montgom...
06/10/2015
BE SURE you are on the Official United State Postal Service site before you enter a credit card, and the fee is JUST $1, not $39.95!     I had a buyer call today stating she was a victim of a scam and that I should help get the word out so many more are not affected when changing a home address. ...
06/10/2015