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Maryland Magicicada Months: May and June, 2021 The approaching emergence of billions of 17-year cicadas in Maryland and nearby states will provide fodder for scientists to study, allow residents to help researchers spot the swarms, and may liven up dining since there are even recipes featuring th...
05/05/2021

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This past Monday, we took a half a day off, and had lunch at the Ojai Valley Inn's restaurant, the Oaks.  One of the appetizers that intrigued us the avocado hummus (picture above.  It is topped with fried garbanzo beans and a chimichuri sauce.   We both loved the taste of it.  If I were to dupl...
05/05/2021

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Montgomery County, Maryland COVID-19 Update 5/4/2021COVID-19 Vaccine:  By the NumbersAs of Tuesday, May 4, Montgomery County reports 566,796 Montgomery County residents (53.9%) received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and 401,121 residents (38.2%) are fully vaccinated.Although the Count...
05/04/2021

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May is National Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month  May is National Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month. AAPI Heritage Month celebrates their history, heritage and contributions here in Montgomery County, Maryland and beyond and observes the challenges, past and present...
05/04/2021

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Free Deck Inspections in Montgomery County, Maryland May is Building Safety Month! If you live in Montgomery County, Maryland, and have a deck on your property, our Dept. of Permitting Services is offering Free Deck Maintenance inspections. Call 311 or 240-777-0311 to schedule or fill out a reque...
05/04/2021

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Paul Henderson, REALTOR®, Fathom Realty WA LLC, Mason County, Washington's preferred real estate Agent & Broker It is more important to go slow and gain the lessons you need along the journey then to rush the process and arrive at your destination empty!   Germany Kent  Active Mason County Water...
05/04/2021

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Maryland Citizen Scientists Needed to Help Count Cicadas  If your fascination with the upcoming emergence of billions of 17-year cicadas in Maryland exceeds your tolerance level for creepy-crawly things, you have an opportunity to become part of what may become an unprecedented citizen-scientist ...
05/03/2021

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Montgomery County Environmental Projects Grants The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), together with the Chesapeake Bay Trust, has announced that more than $640,000 in grant funding has been awarded to 15 projects throughout Montgomery County. The projects are part of...
05/03/2021

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Where To Find Mural Artwork In Charlotte   When people think of the Queen City, they don't normally think in terms of a rich legacy of mural artwork. In fact mural artwork is on the rise and Charlotte offers more than 70 murals to enjoy throughout the metro area.   Here's a list of five of the b...
05/03/2021

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Gaithersburg CHARACTER COUNTS! Scholarship Applications  High school seniors who are City of Gaithersburg residents may apply for an Edward Bohrer, Jr. CHARACTER COUNTS! Scholarship. Applications are due May 7. Awards are based on the embodiment of the Six Pillars of Character, personal merit, fi...
05/02/2021
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