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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Molly the Lifesaver Meet Molly, the 8-year-old Labrador who saved her family from a fire in their Montgomery County home! Alerting them to call the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Squad just in time, Molly proved that sometimes heroes have four legs and a tail. She's not just a pet; she's a lifesaver. https://ow.ly/XlEN50RiXZ0This is a Montgomery County, Maryland announcement. Orchid, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania USA IMG 4342Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Prescription Drug Take Back Day, April 27The Gaithersburg Police Department is gearing up for Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 27! Safely dispose of old or unused prescription medications by dropping by our police station at 14 Fulks Corner Avenue between 10am and 2pm.Info: https://gburg.md/takebackdayThis is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement. Kentlands Photowalk + Imagination, Color Edited for our Imagination Series, Gaithersburg, Maryland USA 2930 ACanon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Calling All Artists: PRIDE T-shirt Design ContestCalling all artists in Montgomery County! Design the official t-shirt for Pride in the Plaza and you could win a $1,000 VISA gift card! Submissions due by May 15. Let your creativity shine and help us celebrate diversity! Details at https://ow.ly/LQa850Rn1TF This is a Montgomery County, Maryland announcement.    Orchids, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania USA IMG 2494Canon PowerShot G11 Camera, f/4.5, 1/160 sec., ISO-100, 30 mm., No flashPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Vendor Connection Summit, Thursday, April 25The Montgomery County Office of Procurement will host a “Vendor Connection Summit” from 9 a.m. to noon on Thursday, April 25, at the Silver Spring Civic Building. Any company or business that is interested in doing business with County Government is encouraged to attend—and they do not have to be companies located in the County. There is no fee to attend.The Silver Spring Civic Building is located at 1 Veterans Pl. in Downtown Silver Spring, near the Silver Spring Metrorail Red Line station.More than 50 prime contractors, government agencies and local resources are expected to be represented at the expo-style event. Attendees can meet with prime contractors that currently have a contract with Montgomery County and discuss potential subcontract...
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Gingerbread and Cookie Decorating Party Saturday, Dec. 9 from Noon-4 p.m.Lincoln Park Community CenterReady to build and decorate your dream gingerbread house? How about transforming cookies into mini works of art? Lincoln Park Community Center has teamed up with DJ Young Fresh Prince for his fourth annual Gingerbread and Cookie Decorating Party. More information.This is a City of Rockville, Maryland announcement.  
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Recommended Author: Michael ConnellyLast Saturday, I finished reading Resurrection Walk (2023), the latest Lincoln Lawyer novel by Michael Connelly. As I was adding this novel to the list of books I have read during recent years, I noticed that Dolores and I have read all of the 38 novels by this American author. We usually read over 100 books a year now that we have been retired for ten years. If you have not yet discovered Michael Connelly, I highly recommend his books. This is a copy of our list.Michael Connelly BooksThe Black Echo (1992), Harry Bosch SeriesThe Black Ice (1993), Harry Bosch SeriesThe Concrete Blonde (1994), Harry Bosch SeriesThe Last Coyote (1995), Harry Bosch SeriesThe Poet (1996), Jack McEvoyTrunk Music (1997), Harry Bosch SeriesBlood Work (1998), Terry McCaleb App...
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Budget Forum to Focus on Seniors Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, along with the County’s regional services offices and community partners, is hosting a series of 10 “Community Conversations” to seek input on the Fiscal Year 2025 Operating Budget. The last conversation, from 2-3:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 11, will be a hybrid meeting that will focus on issues important to older adult residents.The in-person Seniors Community Conversation will be held at Leisure World in the crystal ballroom of Clubhouse 1. Leisure World is located at 3701 Rossmore Blvd. in Silver Spring. Only Leisure World residents may participate in-person, but anyone can view the meeting online. Click here to view online. In addition, a satellite viewing location will be set up at the Wheaton Senior Center, whic...
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Oatmeal Cookies with Dried Apricots Chef Dolores used the Food & Wine recipe for Oatmeal Cookies with Dried Apricots and we really enjoyed them. Click on the link to view and print the recipe.You may also want to experiment using other kinds of dried fruit in your oatmeal cookies. Dolores used dried peaches and those cookies were also delicious. Chrysanthemum, Chrysanthemum Festival, Longwood Gardens,Kennett Square, Pennsylvania USA IMG 0274Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Serve on a City of Gaithersburg Committee Make an impact in your community. We’re seeking City residents to serve on a variety of committees that play an important role in advising the Mayor and City Council on vital issues – from multicultural affairs and economic development to senior services and educational enrichment.  Explore Committee VancaniesThis is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement.If you are interested in serving on any of these Committees, please send a letter of interest and resume to: Mayor & City Council, 31 South Summit Avenue, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20877, or via email.Animal Control Board (1 veterinary representative; open until filled)Commission on Landlord-Tenant Affairs (1 alternate public-at-large; open until filled)Community Advisory CommitteeEconomic ...
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Rosa Parks Public Transportation Month Montgomery County proclaims December as Rosa Parks Public Transportation Month! Commemorating her bold stand in 1955, county buses will bear her inspiring story. Let’s ride into history, honoring a Civil Rights icon who shifted America’s course. Info: http://ow.ly/X5GX50QemEiThis is a Montgomery County, Maryland announcement. Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and the Montgomery County Council are recognizing the contributions of Civil Right legend Rosa Parks by proclaiming the month of December as “Rosa Parks Public Transportation Month” in the County. The County’s annual celebration of Rosa Parks is designed to recognize her refusal to give up her seat to a white man on a Montgomery, Alabama, bus on Thursday, Dec. 1, 1955, an act that became...
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Gaithersburg Chorus Winter Concerts Join Music Director Melodia Mae Rinaldi, Accompanist Guzal Isametdinova and the Gaithersburg Chorus in a program of hope and remembrance. The concert features new holiday songs and selections from old favorites. Admission is free; donations are gratefully accepted.December 12, 20237:30 PMChurch of the Ascension205 South Summit AvenueDecember 15, 20237:30 PMGaithersburg Presbyterian Church610 South Frederick AvenueThis is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement. Coneflower Seed Pod + Imagination, Color Edited for our Imagination Series, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland USA IMG 5600Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Commission for Women Seminars and Briefings Empowering women through knowledge! The Montgomery County Commission for Women invites you to these informational Zoom seminars on separation/divorce and sexual health. Plus, don't miss the 2024 Women's Legislative Briefing. Join us, learn, and connect! Event info: https://ow.ly/7K7650QfugQThis is a Montgomery County, Maryland announcement. Chrysanthemum, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square,Pennsylvania USA IMG 0349Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Don't Forget Your Pets During Cold Weather If you're cold outside, they're cold outside too. Please remember to bring your furry friends inside to keep them safe and warm! Additional info: http://bit.ly/2JdmQ3CThis is a Montgomery County, Maryland announcement. Animal Care:During a period of extreme cold temperatures, animals must not be left outside unattended. Leaving animals outside unattended in these conditions may be considered an act of cruelty and pet owners could be charged and fined accordingly. Executive Regulation 17-17 requires that during a Cold Emergency Alert, outdoor housing for an animal as described in Section 3.0 is inadequate and additional measures must be taken to provide adequate heating. These additional measures must be approved by the Executive Director of the...
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Chanukah Celebration, Rockville Town Square Sunday, Dec. 10 at 4 p.m.Rockville Town Square Celebrate with crafts, live music, doughnuts and latkes, fire juggling, ice skating, and the menorah lighting.This is a City of Rockville, Maryland announcement. Dahlia, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland USA IMG 9800The red background is a sheet of paper.Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Federal Hate Crimes Training Seminar, Wed., Dec. 6The Montgomery County Committee Against Hate Violence (CAHV) of the County Office of Human Rights, at 6:30 PM on Wednesday, Dec. 6, will sponsor a ‘Federal Hate Crimes’ Training Seminar.  The program will focus on how a member of the public can file a Federal civil rights Hate/Bias/Violence case and receive educational information aimed at preventing, handling and mediating incidents of Hate/Bias/Violence. The program will be held at the Rockville Memorial Library.The Rockville Memorial Library is located at 21 Maryland Ave. in Downtown Rockville. The training will be held on the 2nd Floor in the Human Rights Commission Conference Room.     The program is free of charge and open to the public.Scheduled to provide this training are Denise...
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Register for Winter Recreation Classes  Welcome the new year with all that Gaithersburg Parks, Recreation and Culture has to offer. Registration is now open for winter recreation programs. You’ll find a complete listing in the latest edition of the Go! Gaithersburg guide (download here). With programs for preschoolers, youth, teens, and adults, you’ll discover an array of fitness, special interest, dance, creative arts, and music offerings this winter.Explore the Winter Programs and Register here.This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement. Hydrangea, Autumn Colors, Longwood Gardens,Kennett Square, Pennsylvania USA IMG 5725Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Mindful SaltingThe weather outside isn't quite frightful yet but there's no better time than the present to remind you to practice mindful salting this winter! Mindful salting keeps roads safe and water clean. While road salt is critical to maintaining public safety, there can be too much of a good thing. Oversalting can be expensive, damage public infrastructure, and harm fish and wildlife. The City's Department of Public Works implements multiple salting strategies and actions to promote winter safety and prevent oversalting, including brine pretreatments, yearly staff training, and regularly calibrating salting equipment to ensure spreading precision and accuracy. How can you practice mindful salting? Use just the right amount of salt to melt ice. A good visual is knowing that a 12-o...
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Reasons to Buy a Fresh Maryland Christmas Tree For those of you looking to purchase a Christmas tree this season, there are many reasons to buy a fresh Maryland tree! The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has put together this helpful list of benefits for you to consider this holiday season!This is a Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection, in Maryland, announcement.  Dahlia, Santa Claus, American Dahlia Society Show, Longwood Gardens,Kennett Square, Pennsylvania USA IMG 5611Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Talkin’ Trash  Trash fires can be started by: - Batteries (incl lithium-ion) - Flammable or combustible liquids - Hazardous materials - Canisters containing propellants - Compressed gas cylinders - Ashes - Charcoal and used charcoal bagsThis is a Montgomery County, Maryland announcement.  Autumn Leaves, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland USA IMG 0148Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Food Assistance this Weekend in Montgomery CountyIf you or anyone you know needs food assistance, there are food distribution events this weekend, December 2-3, in North Bethesda, Olney, Rockville, and Silver Spring. Scroll here for a full calendar of events and individual event info: https://ow.ly/z8rY50QeyR6This is a Montgomery County, Maryland announcement.  Sand Dollar Ornament on our Christmas Tree IMG 7541Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Gaithersburg Jingle Jubilee Celebrate diverse and vibrant holiday traditions at Gaithersburg’s Jingle Jubilee. Enjoy an evening of music, dance, and song on Saturday, December 2 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the City Hall Concert Pavilion. Meet Santa and other characters, sing along to holiday songs, and enjoy exhibits of diverse decorations and traditions. This year marks the 97th anniversary of the tree lighting ceremony. Admission is free. Read more here.This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement. Celebrate diverse & vibrant holiday traditions at Gaithersburg’s Jingle Jubilee. Enjoy an evening of music, dance, and song. This year marks the 97th anniversary of the tree lighting ceremony. The festivities take place at the City Hall Concert Pavilion in Olde Towne on Saturday, December ...
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Substantial Increases in Cost of Living The 2023 Self-Sufficiency Standard (SSS) report released by Montgomery County’s Community Action Agency shows substantial increases in the cost of living, particularly in housing and childcare costs. The Self-Sufficiency Standard describes how much income families of various sizes and compositions need to earn to live without public or private assistance in specific geographic areas. The report is a measure of income adequacy based on the costs of basic needs for working families: housing, childcare, food, health care, transportation, miscellaneous items, the cost of taxes and the impact of tax credits. The SSS changes based on the number of people in a household and the ages of the children.The report shows that a Montgomery County family of four...
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Rockville Town Square Ice SkatingMonday-Thursday from Noon-10 p.m.Friday from Noon-11 p.m.Saturday from 10 a.m.-11 p.m.Sunday from 10 a.m.-10 p.m.Rockville Town Square Celebrate the holiday season with a skating session at Rockville Town Square's outdoor ice skating rink. Reservations are required. Visit the link below for ticket prices, skate rental information and more.Click here to learn more.This is a City of Rockville, Maryland announcement. Water Lilies, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania USA IMG 3275Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Rockville Town Square Holiday Tree LightingFriday, Dec. 1 from 6-8:30 p.m.Rockville Town Square Gather together as Rockville Town Square lights its 2023 holiday tree to kick off the holiday season. Enjoy ice skating, grab dinner at local restaurants, shop small businesses, listen to live music and meet Santa.Click here to learn more.This is a City of Rockville, Maryland announcement. Dahlia, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland USA IMG 2796Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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