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Commission on Aging Presentation on Tuesday, March 19The Montgomery County Commission on Aging will host a presentation from 10-11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 19, at the White Oak Senior/Community Recreation Center that will have information on many questions important to seniors and to others who are concerned about seniors.White Oak Senior/Community Recreation Center is located at 1700 April Lane in Silver Spring. Parking will be available. Advance registration is not required to attend.Commission members will share insights on specific topics and will address concerns of residents. In addition to planned issues for discussion, questions on all types of subjects will be welcomed.For more information about the event, contact Beverly Rollins via email at GraftonWV@yahoo.com or by calling 301...
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Gaithersburg History Project Funding Exciting News! We are thrilled to announce that The Gaithersburg Community Museum has been awarded this year's Miller History Fund grant by The Maryland Center for History and Culture. The $20,000 grant will bolster the second phase of our Gaithersburg History Project. To learn more visit https://gburg.md/48Mazx0This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement. Tulips, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania USA IMG 0923Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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By Roy Kelley
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Happy St. Patrick's Day Best wishes to all for a very special St. Patrick's Day.St. Patrick’s Day, which occurs on March 17 during Irish American Heritage Month, originally commemorated the spread of Christianity to Ireland but has grown into a celebration of Irish culture. The first parade occurred in 1762 in New York, and the annual event spread across the U.S.Over 31.5 million people in the U.S. have reported Irish ancestry.  Chrysanthemums, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland USA IMG 6296Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Free Lyft Ride Home on St. Patrick's Day  Don't rely on the luck o' the Irish to get you home safely this St. Paddy's! Montgomery County roads will see more patrols Mar 15-17 to curb impaired driving. Plan ahead: Grab a SoberRide or hop on a Ride On bus. Celebrate responsibly! https://ow.ly/x1f750QSuspThis is a Montgomery County, Maryland announcement. Dahlia, American Dahlia Society Show, Longwood Gardens,Kennett Square, Pennsylvania USA IMG 5634Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Record Funding for Contracts with Minority and Local BusinessesThe Montgomery County Office of Procurement’s recently released Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) annual reports for the Minority, Female and Disabled-Owned Business Program (MFD) and the Local Small Business Reserve Program (LSBRP) showed record funding for both groups.  In FY23, the County awarded $246,374,095 in contracts with certified MFD businesses. The amount represented 22.6 percent of eligible dollars and the highest dollar amount for MFD firms since the program began more than 25 years ago. In FY23, the County awarded $305 million in contracts with certified LSBRP businesses. The amount represented 31.3 percent of eligible dollars. This is the highest dollar amount spent with local small businesses since the program began in...
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Education Sessions Announced for 11th Annual Energy SummitThe 2024 Montgomery County Energy Summit has released the education session schedule for its 11th annual gathering for commercial building professionals, scheduled for April 15-16 at the Silver Spring Civic Building.To view and register for education sessions, visit Montgomery County Energy Summit.Attendees are encouraged to register for the Summit and plan their schedules as some sessions require advance registration.The Silver Spring Civic Building is located at 1 Veterans Place, near the Silver Spring Metro Station on the Red Line.Energy Summit attendees will have access to the latest information regarding energy benchmarking, building energy performance standards and emerging building codes through hands-on learning experienc...
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‘Rec Regatta’ to Set Sail in Olney on April 2 Showcase your ingenuity in creating a cardboard boat can be part of Montgomery County Recreation’s “Rec Regatta” at the Olney Swim Center from noon-3 p.m. on Saturday, April 27. Participants will make their own cardboard boats in advance and compete to see which boat goes the fastest and survives the longest before sinking. All ages are welcome to participate in boat creation, but those in a boat must be 10 or older.The Olney Swim Center is located at 16605 Georgia Ave. in Olney.Awards will be given for the fastest boat, best design and for team spirit.Boats and paddles may only be created from clean cardboard and duct tape and must hold two people. The bottom of the boat cannot be covered with duct tape. Boats can be a maximum width of five...
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Free Animation Workshops for Teens and Tweens Montgomery County Public Libraries will host animation workshops for children aged 10-15 during the week of March 25-29, coinciding with Montgomery County Public Schools’ spring break. Registration is required for each workshop.The workshops will be led by Leila Cabib, a seasoned cartoonist, illustrator and animator. With extensive experience, Ms. Cabib’s work spans newspapers, magazines, books and an environmental museum. She has authored and illustrated two nationally syndicated comic strips, collaborating with clients including Time-Life Books, The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post. Ms. Cabib holds a B.A. in English from Bard College and an M.A. in illustration from Syracuse University. She is from Buenos Aires, Argentina, and i...
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Baltimore County Angler Earns FishMaryland Master Angler Award Maryland Master Angler Rashan Hunt holds the chain pickerel he caught at Loch Raven Reservoir. Photo courtesy Rashan Hunt, used with permission by Maryland DNRRashan Hunt of Sparrows Point, Baltimore County, has earned a Master Angler Milestone Award under the Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ FishMaryland program. The award recognizes recreational anglers who catch ten different species of fish in Maryland at trophy-size length. Hunt is the sixth Master Angler since the program began, and achieved the award with a tenth confirmed catch, a 24-inch chain pickerel caught February 26 at Loch Raven Reservoir.“The chain pickerel for some reason has been one of the hardest fish for me,” said Hunt. “I spent countless miles ...
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CDC Issues New Guidance for COVID-19 & Respiratory Illness Prevention The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued new guidance on protection for common respiratory illnesses such as COVID-19, flu and RSV.The nation is in a better place than it was in the early months of the COVID-19 health crisis. There are effective vaccines and new treatment options that lessen the severity of illness. More than 98 percent of the U.S. population now has some protective immunity from vaccination, prior infection or both.With vaccines and treatment options, the nation is entering a new phase for COVID-19. It continues to circulate in the community, but hospitalization and death rates have decreased.The CDC is now recommending the following prevention strategies for COVID-19 and ...
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Maryland Hunters Harvest 72,642 Deer for 2023-2024 SeasonPhoto by Debbie Blair, submitted to Maryland DNR Photo Contest.The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reported that deer hunters harvested 72,642 deer during the combined archery, firearms, and muzzleloader seasons, from Sept. 8, 2023 through Feb. 3, 2024.The statewide harvest included 30,025 antlered and 38,511 antlerless white-tailed deer, and 1,912 antlered and 2,194 antlerless sika deer. The harvest was 5% lower than the 2022-2023 total of 76,687 deer.“Maryland hunters enjoyed another successful season and managed to put some venison in their freezers,” Wildlife and Heritage Service Director Karina Stonesifer said. “Deer hunting is essential for managing the state’s deer population and assists with reducing agricul...
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
SkillUp® MontgomeryMontgomery County, upgrade your skills for FREE with SkillUp® Montgomery! Whether you're eyeing your first job, a new career, or advancing in your field, access over 5,000 courses online. Dive into industry pathways and certifications at your pace. https://ow.ly/E38q50QLexQThis is a Montgomery County, Maryland announcement. Chrysanthemum, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland USA IMG 6917Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs 
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Trout Fishing in Maryland: Youth-Only Day, Season OpenerFor Children Under 16 The state’s first-ever Youth-Only Trout Fishing Day for children under 16 years of age will take place on March 23, one week before opening day for all trout anglers. The state’s put-and-take trout areas under closure at that time will be open to youth from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Then on March 30, all Closure 1 and Closure 2 areas will be open to trout anglers starting at 6:30 a.m.The Department of Natural Resources is stocking thousands of hatchery-raised brown, golden, and rainbow trout across the state in preparation. This is Maryland Department of Natural resources announcement. Water Lily, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania USA IMG 7792Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Do...
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National Pi Day Celebration on March 14 Mathnasium of Gaithersburg will be celebrating National Pi Day on March 14 in partnership with Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando. Elementary and middle school students, together with their families, are invited to the free event, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. They will get a chance to enjoy a night of math games and activities to learn more about Pi. “Celebrated by Math Enthusiasts worldwide, every year Pi Day is one of the many ways math can be fun,” Mathnasium said. Each year, the Montgomery County Council celebrates National Pi Day and encourages residentsto support opportunities to develop math and science skills. Jawando will attend the Gaithersburg event and share the county's National Pi Day proclamation. The Gaithersburg event wil...
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Free Trees Available for Maryland’s ‘Backyard Buffers’ A streamside buffer can create habitat for wildlife, reduce peak summer temperatures​, and reduce the amount of sediment, fertilizer and toxic materials that enter our waterways. To bolster this green infrastructure throughout Maryland, the Department of Natural Resources is now offering free tree seedlings to landowners statewide who have a creek, drainage ditch, stream, or other waterway on or near their property through the Backyard Buffers program. The Backyard Buffers program provides a free “buffer in a bag” to help get homeowners started in buffering their streamside. A limited number of bags are available each year on a first-come first-served basis. Please contact your county coordinator to sign up or for more information. ...
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Montgomery County Seeking Grant Reviewers Your expertise needed! Join the Montgomery County team as a grants reviewer. Help shape our future with your experience in project management, social justice, or subject expertise. Get compensated for your insights. Apply now! https://ow.ly/aQXa50QM88ZThis is a Montgomery County, Maryland announcement.  Rose, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania USA IMG 0193Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Nominations Open for 2024 Montgomery Serves AwardsNominations are now open for the 2024 Montgomery Serves Awards! Honor the spirit of volunteerism by nominating exceptional individuals, youth, groups & businesses dedicated to community service. Submit by March 29. Let's celebrate our local heroes!https://ow.ly/P6Vm50QM3PsThis is a Montgomery County, Maryland announcement. Orchids, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania USA IMG 6846Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs  
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Maple Syrup Festival Cooking at Cunningham Falls State Park Come celebrate the annual Maple Syrup Festival at Cunningham Falls State Park, the weekends of March 9-10 and March 16-17. During this event, held annually for more than 50 years, guests can gather around the Sugar Shack to watch sugarmakers demonstrate the traditional way of boiling sap into syrup against the backdrop of Maryland’s woodlands. Read more.This is a Maryland Department of Natural Resources announcement. Water Lily, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania USA IMG 7791Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Working Parents Assistance ProgramChild Care SupportEligible Montgomery County residents can apply for the Working Parents Assistance Program to receive child care support. If you have kids 0-13 (19 if disabled), meet income criteria and are working/studying, apply online and submit the required documents. https://ow.ly/sl5z50QLepFThis is a Montgomery County, Maryland announcement.Elephant's Ear Plant, Alocasia x amazonica, 'Polly', Longwood Gardens Conservatory, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania USA IMG 5901Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Rockville Concert Band Presents 'A Celebration of Springtime'Sunday, March 10 at 3 p.m.F. Scott Fitzgerald TheatreTake an inspiring musical journey through classical and contemporary compositions. Musical selections will include "Jurassic Park Soundtrack Highlights," by John Williams and more.This is a City of Rockville, Maryland announcement. Coleus, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania USA IMG 5959Canon PowerShot G11 Camera, f/3.2, 1/50 sec., ISO-80, No FlashPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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