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2019 

Becoming a lifelong learner isn’t a new concept at all - sometimes we simply need a reminder! Make it a way of life…        Motivational Monday - Living & Learning     How do we learn as if we were going to live forever? It's easy! Commit to a ‘student mindset.’ Allowing your curiosity to grow an...
07/15/2019
Oriental Hybrid Lily, Lilium, 'After Eight', Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA  This photograph was well received when I posted it in Facebook groups. If you enjoy beautiful flowers, you should include Longwood Gardens in your summertime travel plans.    Oriental Hybrid Lily, Lilium, 'After Ei...
07/14/2019
Gaithersburg Sharrows: Road Lane Markings On roadways throughout Gaithersburg, you'll find lane markings called "sharrows." They show a bicycle with two chevron arrows above it. Sharrows don't indicate a dedicated biking lane; rather, they alert motorists and cyclists to the fact that bicycles ar...
07/14/2019
Prep Time: 5 mins Total Time: 30 mins Yields: 6 servings     Ingredients: Cooking spray 1 lemon sliced 1 (3-lb.) salmon fillet Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/2 c. whole grain mustard 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 c. honey 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes Freshly ...
07/14/2019
Montgomery County, Maryland Farm Tour 2019, July 27 & 28 If you want to visit some friendly farm #animals, seven #farms in Montgomery County will have goats, horses, chickens, cows, and more on site for kids to enjoy! Come out and explore these farms during the Farm Tour on July 27 and 28. http:/...
07/13/2019
Is your Gaithersburg property secure? Get a free security survey Heading out of town for vacation? Curious how secure your home or place of business might be? The Gaithersburg Police Department offers free-of-charge security surveys. An officer will meet with you at your home or place of business...
07/13/2019
    Prep Time: 10 mins  Total Time: 30 mins Yields: 6 mins   Ingredients: 1 lb. fresh cheese tortellini 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil 2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar 1/2 tbsp. honey kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 3/4 c. chopped salami or prosciutto 1/2 c. baby spinach 1/2 c. oil-packed sun-drie...
07/13/2019
Feed the Hungry Challenge, Saturday, July 13, 2019 This Saturday from 10:00am until 1:00pm the Gaithersburg Giants will be collecting non perishable foods, and water for the Tenth Annual Cal Ripken League Manna Food Drive for the Manna Food Center, Please help us help our community and people in ...
07/12/2019
Book Recommendation: Down the River Unto the Sea by Walter Mosley Down the River Unto the Sea (2018) is a crime novel featuring private detective and former NYPD police officer Joe King Oliver by The New York Times bestselling American author Walter Mosley. This is another fast reading book for y...
07/12/2019
Tips For Caring For Your Pet During Hot Summer Weather   Summer Pet Safety Tips  Much of the country is suffering from significant heat... and Charlotte is no different. Our temperatures have been hitting the 90 degree mark and will continue to do so this coming week with some forecasts indicatin...
07/12/2019