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2023 

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Pride Month in Gaithersburg The City celebrates Pride Month in June with an official proclamation and programs that celebrate the strength, dignity, and achievements of LGBTQIA+ communities. Join us in making a stand for inclusivity and equality for all of our neighbors. Explore all of our Pride ...
05/31/2023

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WSSC Open House in Gaithersburg WSSC Water will host an open house for Montgomery County on June 8 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Activity Center at Bohrer Park. Stop by and learn about the Get Current temporary water bill amnesty program, financial assistance, billing questions, tips to find and fix le...
05/31/2023

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ActiveRain Spring Flowers Challenge: TulipsCharlotte, North Carolina blogger Debe Maxwell, CRS has issued the May Challenge for ActiveRain blogger members.Simply post your favorite photo of a flower (or more than one in one blog post) that you are especially fond of. Include the name of the flowe...
05/31/2023

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Keywords or tags are what we assign to people, places, or things to help us remember them.  What are the Keywords Your Buyers Are Using For Your House?   When I started blogging, I learned about Keywords or Tags. These carefully chosen words direct search engines to what the searcher is looking f...
05/31/2023

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Historic Preservation Month At the May 1 Mayor and City Council Meeting, Mayor Jud Ashman proclaimed May 2023 as “Historic Preservation Month” in recognition of the contributions made by dedicated individuals in helping preserve the heritage that has shaped our community. At its May 24 meeting, t...
05/30/2023

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Book Recommendation: Red Knife by William Kent KruegerDolores and I enjoyed reading Red Knife (2008) by New York Times bestselling author and American novelist William Kent Krueger and recommend this novel and the Cork O'Connor Mystery Series for your reading list. This is book #8 in the series. ...
05/30/2023

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Creating raving fans in the real estate industry requires a combination of exceptional service, strong relationships, and a focus on exceeding client expectations.  Creating raving fans in the real estate industry requires a combination of exceptional service, strong relationships, and a focus on...
05/30/2023

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Retool Gaithersburg Diagnostic Report  As part of the Retool Gaithersburg effort, the City is hosting two virtual public forums on the Zoning Diagnostic Report, which analyzes the current zoning code and evaluates how it helps to achieve or impede the stated objectives and goals of the City and t...
05/29/2023

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Mental Health Support Services for Youth GrantsThe City is seeking not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) agencies in the Gaithersburg area to apply for Fiscal Year 2024 Mental Health Support Services for Youth Grants that address holistic, professional, and culturally competent Mental Health Su...
05/29/2023

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Book Recommendation: Above the Bay of Angels by Rhys BowenI enjoyed reading Above the Bay of Angels (2020) by New York Times bestselling author Rhys Bowen and recommend this novel for your reading list. Click on the links to learn more about the author and this book. Isabella Waverly only means t...
05/29/2023
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