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2019 

Gooseneck Loosestrife, Lysimachia clethorides, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland Loosestrife Gooseneck flowers come from the Lythrumfamily of flowers of pink, yellow, white and purple colors. The plant gets its descriptive name from the gooseneck loosestrife flowers on their arching ste...
07/21/2019
Beyond Meat: The Beyond Burger Chef Dolores found Beyond Meat, The Beyond Burgers at our local Aldi store in Gaithersburg, Maryland. These are plant-basedburger patties. Aldi also had Brioche Buns to go with the burgers. Dolores made them cheeseburgers with Gruyere cheese and added lettuce, tomat...
07/21/2019
When we refer to a positive attitude, it’s not ‘surface cheer’ we’re talking about - it’s deep-rooted positivity that comes from within.    Motivational Monday - Is it the Problem or Your Attitude?   We all know that ‘attitude is everything’ but, in the workplace, it can impact more lives than pe...
07/21/2019
JC Penney has Closed their Lakeforest Mall Store in Gaithersburg, MD The JC Penney department store at the Lakeforest mall has closed, laying off 113 employees. The store closed on July 5, 2019.The Lakeforest Mall area is the subject of a potential major redevelopment effort.   Clematis, Kentland...
07/20/2019
Free Rabies Clinics for Cats and Dogs The City of Gaithersburg participates in Free Rabies Clinics for cats & dogs throughout the summer at the Montgomery County Animal Services & Adoption Center. There is no fee for the rabies vaccination; however, a City License must be purchased at the clinic....
07/20/2019
Clear Out Clutter Before Your Senior Loved One Arrives   How to Keep Senior Loved Ones Happy and Healthy in Your Home   Charlotte is a growing metropolitan region with demographics all over the map, relocating to our city for college, jobs, retirement, etc. We are seeing a decade-long surge in mu...
07/20/2019
Moon Landing Anniversary Party in Gaithersburg, Maryland Man first landed on the moon on July 20, 1969. Gaithersburg's own Latitude Observatory, which itself turns 120 this year, looked skywards for nearly a century, taking celestial measurements to aid in navigation. So Observatory Park is the p...
07/19/2019
Moonlight Movies on Friday Nights at the Kentlands Mansion Bring your family, a blanket and enjoy a free movie under the stars on the front lawn of historic Kentlands Mansion. Screenings take place from 7:30 to 11 p.m. with the movie starting just after sunset. Admission is free. Light concession...
07/19/2019
Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 45 mins Yields: 4     Ingredients: 1 lb. skirt steak, trimmed of fat 1/4 c. balsamic vinegar 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tbsp. brown sugar 1 tbsp. vegetable oil kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil Juice of 1 large lemon 6 c. baby arug...
07/19/2019
National Philharmonic Orchestra to Close Operations After more than 40 years of operation, the National Philharmonic orchestra is closing.The orchestra, which according to its website is the largest Montgomery County-based producer and presenter of classical music concerts, announced in a press r...
07/18/2019