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2018 

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Another good resource recommended on ActiveRain. One of the many reasons we like Active Rain is that there so many members that are treasures in the community.  As part of our strategic branding, marketing and business development practice, we are often asked to write brochures for properties (8-...
07/17/2018

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Happy Hour at Home: Truffle Mousse, Shrimp and Rose Pinot Noir  Chef Dolores was well prepared for our happy hour at home. A shrimp cocktail was the starter. We enjoyed some Whole Foods French Cuisine Truffle Mousse, pork and chicken live mousse with truffles, Chablis wine, cepes and a blend of h...
07/16/2018

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Library of Congress National Book Festival, Sept. 1, 2018 The Library of Congress National Book Festival has been scheduled on Saturday, September 1, 2018 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC. This event is free and open to the public. Save the date and click on the abo...
07/16/2018

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When you respond to a comment, beneath another members' comment on your post, whether you tag them or not, they will not know that you commented back to them. Confused about When to Tag in the Rain? Well, you're not the only one!   I received an email from a new ActiveRain member about tagging an...
07/16/2018

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Kentlands Lecture Series, Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at the Arts Barn Architect and urbanist Dhiru Thadani will be the featured speaker at the next session of the Kentlands Lecture Series on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at the Gaithersburg Arts Barn in Kentlands. There will be a wine reception at 7 p.m. an...
07/15/2018

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 Father Junipero Serra founded the mission in June of 1770.  There is a jewel along the Monterey-Carmel coastline in California, that shouldn't be missed.  It is the Mission San Carlos Borromeo at Carmel.  Father Junipero Serra founded the mission in June of 1770.  Originally the mission was esta...
07/15/2018

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Wine Selection: Contadino Pinot Grigio from Trader Joe's Chef Dolores prepared a seafood dinner and our wine selection was Contadino Pinot Grigio, 2016, an Italian white wine that we found at a Trader Joe's store in Virginia. This was a good selection and you may wish to give it a try if you shop...
07/14/2018

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Saturday Night Concert in Kentlands, July 14, 2018 Back by popular demand is Moxie Blues Band tonight at 7 p.m. on the Kentlands Clubhouse Lawn. Bring your chairs, blankets, picnic, coolers, family and friends to the lawn for a relaxing evening. The Clubhouse park and an inflatable will be availa...
07/14/2018

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The California Monterey Peninsula has so many wonderful delights to experience.  The California Monterey Peninsula has so many wonderful delights to experience. It would certainly be difficult to choose just one as a favorite. However, for young and old, The Monterey Bay Aquarium a few blocks fro...
07/14/2018

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Hillwood is recruiting garden docents The following message is from Lisa Horvath at Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens at 4155 Linnean Avenue NW Washington, DC 20008. If you have never visited Hillwood, you have missed a wonderful experience. Hillwood is currently recruiting for garden docents and...
07/13/2018
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