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2021 

Wildlife Tree with Edible OrnamentsA wildlife tree with edible ornaments is a good family or community project. Do keep in mind that these ornaments will need to be replenished as the birds and animals in your community enjoy the treats. This tree is located at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square,...
12/06/2021
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Watch Your Ashes! Many people don’t realize the length of time required for ashes to cool enough for disposal. Coals and ashes from fires can remain hot enough to reignite and start a fire MANY days after the fire is out. Treat ALL ashes and coals as HOT ashes and dispose of carefully.This is a M...
12/06/2021
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Even if you are on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there.   If you have not consciously made the decision to be rich, excellent, and healthy, then you have unconsciously made the decision to be poor, mediocre, and unhealthy. The superior man blames himself. The inferior man b...
12/06/2021
Free Online Workshops for Job Seekers  Montgomery County Public Libraries is offering online workshops and one-on-one sessions geared toward assisting job seekers and entrepreneurs throughout December. All workshops are free and offered virtually.An internet connection and a device (such as a sma...
12/05/2021
Gaithersburg Chorus Winter Concerts The Gaithersburg Chorus performs free in-person holiday concerts on Friday, December 10 at Gaithersburg Presbyterian Church and Tuesday, December 14 at Asbury Methodist Village. Both concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. Join Music Director Daniel Hopkins and Accompanist...
12/05/2021
Sales professionals don’t count time; they make time count.   ORGANIZATION AND DISCIPLINE   Become a Can’t Miss Salesperson One hundred and seventy-five of the Fortune 500 CEOs are former U.S. Marines.  “Ziglar On Selling”.  The Marines teach organization, discipline and commitment.  They also te...
12/05/2021
Coats and Clinics: Free Legal Advice and Free Coats We are only a couple of days away from Maryland Legal Aid's second Coats and Clinics event of the season. Join us at the Montgomery County Public Libraries Long Branch location where financially eligible adults will have the opportunity to meet ...
12/04/2021
Unaccompanied Immigrant Children, Montgomery County, MarylandAccording to the federal Office of Refugee Resettlement, 1,230 unaccompanied immigrant children came to Montgomery County and were released to sponsors between January and September.In the entire region of Montgomery County, Prince Geor...
12/04/2021
Feel the awesome power of your own best possibilities and step forward to take responsibility for them. Do what you must to live at your best because in your best is the truth of who you are.    - Ralph Marston   You are worthy of the best, so act like it. You can do great, positive, and valuable...
12/04/2021
Santa’s Holiday Tour at the Aquatic Center Grab your wish list for a unique chance to see the big man himself as Santa visits the Aquatic Center on Saturday, December 4 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Bring your camera for a poolside photo with Lifeguard Santa, socially distanced of course. Santa's elves...
12/03/2021