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2019 

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The Power of Cocoa: Kentlands Lecture Series The next topic in the Kentlands Community Foundation Lecture Series, co-sponsored by the City of Gaithersburg, focuses on support of the cocoa industry in the Caribbean, Latin America and West Africa as a way to bring prosperity and dignity to farmers....
02/09/2019

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Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Yields: 8 servings     Ingredients: Cooking spray 1 lb. spaghetti 6 tbsp. butter, divided 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 lb. sliced baby bella mushrooms 1/2 c. white wine 1/4 c. all-purpose flour 2 1/2 c. low-sodium chicken broth 1 c. heavy cream Kosher sal...
02/09/2019

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Lunar New Year Celebration in Rockville, Maryland Saturday, February 16, 2019The City of Rockville, in partnership with the city’s Asian Pacific American (APA) Task Force, hosts an annual Lunar New Year celebration, bringing the community together to celebrate Rockville’s Asian cultures. The 2019...
02/08/2019

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Book Recommendation: Last to Die by James Grippando Last to Die (2003) is novel number three in the series of crime thrillers featuring attorney Jack Swyteck by The New York Times best selling American author and lawyer James Grippando. This is one of the many books that have been in our bookcase...
02/08/2019

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Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Yields: 1 Serving     Ingredients: For the Banana Bread: Cooking spray, for pan 2 c. all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1/2 c. (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted 3/4 c. granulated sugar 1/4 c. brown sugar 1 large egg plus 1 egg yo...
02/08/2019

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Those of us who help supplement the diet of resident, and visiting, hummingbirds  need to ensure the food supply is available when the weather turns cold.    Those of us who help supplement the diet of resident, and visiting, hummingbirds  need to ensure the food supply is available when the weat...
02/07/2019

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Orchids, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA IMG 6813 I am receiving a very positive response after posting this photograph on Facebook. Longwood Gardens is always a good place to photograph orchids. And, the annual Orchid Extravaganza exhibit is currently on display. Orchids, Longwood Gardens, ...
02/07/2019

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Seven Week Multimedia Producing Class Begins Feb. 12 Montgomery Community Media is hosting a seven week Multimedia Producing Class beginning on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 from 6:30 to 9 p.m.  Class fee $175 Montgomery Community Media7548 Standish PlaceRockville, Maryland 20855 Producing is the cr...
02/07/2019

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Wishing someone harm, bitching and moaning, dwelling on negative aspects of the real estate profession, the government, the leadership, your city, your family, your clients, and so on and so forth reduces your problem-solving capacity and inspiration.  We have always answered this age-old questio...
02/07/2019

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Charlotte Russe to Close Gaithersburg Store at Lakeforest Mall Charlotte Russe, a women's clothing company with about five hundred stores across the country has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. It is reported that they plan to close about 94 of their stores.There are thirteen Charlotte...
02/06/2019
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