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2018 

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One Stop Fair Housing Shop, Silver Spring Civic Center The Montgomery County, Maryland Office of Human Rights “One Stop Fair Housing Shop” is scheduled for next Monday, 4/30 from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The free event is for those interested in learning more about fair housing laws in the County. On...
04/24/2018

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Kentlands Historic Building – Gaithersburg Arts Barn The Gaithersburg Arts Barn is the location of many community activities. The building, at 311 Kent Square Road, is a two story, five bay brick building with a cedar shake roof.  The barn was constructed around 1900 by Frederick A. Tschiffely, J...
04/24/2018

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Buying a home can be a very emotional event... and it can be very stressful ...  and in the excitement of the process, it's all too easy to forget the additional costs involved in any transaction of buying a home.  SOME ADDITIONAL EXPENSES TO INCLUDE IN YOUR BUDGET Buying a home can be a very emo...
04/24/2018

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Success comes in your ability to adjust your plans . . . . and continue to push forward in the direction of your goals. When It’s Time to Adjust . . . . Do It “Action is a great restorer and builder of confidence. Inaction is not only the result, but the cause, of fear. Perhaps the action or you ...
04/24/2018

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Dame's Rocket looks beautiful, smells heavenly, and the deer don't touch it, it seemed perfect for our rural gardens. Our Camas gardens are popping up with fresh color weekly. It was exciting to see these purple beauties in one of the gardens this week. At first,we identified them as Wild Plox. H...
04/24/2018

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Newcomers Coffee in Kentlands, Saturday, April 28th The next Newcomers Coffee for Kentlands residents will take place on Saturday, April 28, 2018 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Kentlands Clubhouse. This is a good opportunity to meet some neighbors and to learn more about the community.Click here ...
04/23/2018

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Book Recommendation: Fallen Skies by Philippa Gregory Fallen Skies (1993) is a historical novel in the post World War I era that tells a suspenseful story about the marriage of a wealthy war hero and an aspiring singer he barely knows by The New York Times bestselling English author Philippa Greg...
04/23/2018

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Dolores and I have read most of the books by  John Sandford and recommend them for your reading list. John Roswell was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa back in 1944 to Roswell and Anne. He graduated from the University of Iowa with a Bachelor’s in American History and a Master’s in Journalism. In 1971,...
04/23/2018

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Name this Cocktail Chef Dolores was a bit creative when making a happy hour at home drink for me. She did not have a name for this cocktail. Do you have a proper name for this drink? 2 ounces Evan Williams Kentucky Bourbon (or your preferred bourbon)1 ounce Hiram Walker Triple-sec Liquor (an oran...
04/22/2018

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Maryland Historic Property, Kentlands Mansion The Kentlands Mansion at 320 Kent Square Road, Kentlands, Gaithersburg, Maryland is a well know landmark in our home community. The building was constructed around 1900 by Frederick A. Tschiffely, Jr.  Records show that the cost was $10,000.  The Mans...
04/22/2018
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