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2021 

  WHY JULY IS NATIONAL LOST PET PREVENTION MONTH: ONE IN THREE PETS ARE LOST OR STOLEN IN THEIR LIFETIME! 80% OF PETS ARE NEVER RECOVERED! A FAMILY PET IS LOST EVERY 2 SECONDS IN NORTH AMERICA!     We already know that more pets get lost during the July 4th holidays than any other day of the yea...
07/10/2021
City of Gaithersburg, Maryland Parks & Recreation Month July is Parks & Recreation Month in the City of Gaithersburg, as proclaimed by the Mayor and City Council on July 6. Using the National Recreation and Park Association theme of “Our Park and Recreation Story,” Gaithersburg will be highlighti...
07/09/2021
Run for City Office in Gaithersburg, Maryland Celebrate our democracy by running for elected office. The terms of office for Mayor Jud Ashman and Council Members Laurie-Anne Sayles and Michael A. Sesma expire in November, 2021. Both Sayles and Sesma have announced they will not be seeking reelect...
07/09/2021
  Paul Henderson, REALTOR®, Fathom Realty WA LLC, Mason County, Washington's preferred real estate Agent & Broker An early-morning walk is a blessing for the whole day! Henry David Thoreau  Active Mason County Waterfront Homes for sale  CLICK HERE NOW Active Mason County waterfront Vacant land f...
07/09/2021
Special Recovery Development Grants for County Nonprofits Competitively selected grants ranging from $10,000 to $20,000 will be awarded to Montgomery County nonprofits whose work aligns with the State’s intent to assist community organizations that create and sustain jobs. Nonprofits that serve t...
07/08/2021
Avoid Unlicensed Plumbers and Pipefitters The Montgomery County Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) is warning residents about an increase in unlicensed plumbers and gasfitters marketing their services in the County. OCP has investigated numerous complaints resulting in refunds of monies, issuing...
07/08/2021
I know, it's only July, and thinking about taxes is the last thing you want to do.  However, this year especially, it is essential you start thinking about taxes now.  #1:  2021 has seen many tax changes in just a few short months.  These changes may affect your refund or tax liability.  #2: Wit...
07/08/2021
Advance Child Tax Credit Payments Begin on July 15th 2021 Advance Child Tax Credit payments for qualified families start July 15. You must file 2019 or 2020 taxes to receive the payment automatically. Click for flyers in English and Spanish. Get help filing your tax return at free clinics on July...
07/07/2021
A Haircut before Lunch at Firebirds Wood Fired Grill Chef Dolores had a morning appointment for a haircut and her stylist commented that her husband should take her out to lunch to celebrate her new summertime hair style. We had a nice lunch at Firebirds Wood Fired Grill in Gaithersburg. It was m...
07/07/2021
Montgomery County Public Libraries Launch ‘Brainfuse’ Services Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) has launched “Brainfuse’s” HelpNow, JobNow and VetNow online services. A library card is needed to access the services.“We are so excited to be able to offer this array of resources,” said MCP...
07/07/2021