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Gaithersburg Book Festival Volunteers Needed VOLUNTEER Sign up for a day full of books, authors, and fun! Saturday, May 18, 2024! The Gaithersburg Book Festival is an enormous undertaking that would not be possible without the generous assistance of numerous volunteers. We have many volunteer opportunities associated with putting on this world-class event. Please see the job descriptions below, and if you are interested is helping, fill out the Volunteer Sign-up Form by clicking the link below. SSL and PAU hours are available. Please note the following two requirements for volunteering at GBF: You must be age 16 or older  You must attend a volunteer training in early May (multiple session options will be offered) If you have questions about volunteering, please email Kathleen Benson at ...
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Gaithersburg Arts Barn Call to Artists The Arts Barn is seeking artwork for the Fiscal Year 2025 season brochure and related marketing materials. Artwork should prominently feature the diverse arts that are shared and celebrated at the Arts Barn. Submissions must be received by 5 p.m. on Friday, May 3.Learn more and apply here.This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement. Orchids, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania USA IMG 4341Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Going Solar in Montgomery County Montgomery County is going solar! We're converting facilities to clean energy thanks to a $790K state grant. Imagine reducing emissions equivalent to taking 968 cars off the road for a year! We're shining a light on sustainability this Earth Month! https://ow.ly/64AJ50RfQGkThis is a Montgomery County, Maryland announcement.  African Daisy, Arctotis, 'Kleat12610', Opera Rose, Longwood Gardens,Kennett Square, Pennsylvania USA IMG 6856Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Art is Ageless Exhibit in GaithersburgCelebrate aging with the Art is Ageless juried exhibition at the Benjamin Gaither Center through June 30. This unique exhibit features 28 two-dimensional artworks by artists of all ages that raise awareness of ageism in society and advance positive age beliefs. Meet the artists at a free reception and panel discussion on positive aging on Saturday, April 27 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Learn more here.This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement. Lilies, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania USA IMG 4322Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Candlelight Tours of Agricultural History Farm The Montgomery Agricultural History Farm Park in Derwood always is a fascinating place that can quickly take visitors back to a time when agriculture dominated the County’s economy and lifestyle. There will now be an opportunity to learn about those times via candlelight tours on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 17-18, and Friday-Saturday, Dec. 15-16.The nighttime tours on each evening will be from 6-8 p.m. Tickets are $20 for ages 18-and-older and $10 for ages 7-17. Children under-7 are free. The Agricultural History Farm Park is located at 18400 Muncaster Road in Derwood.The tours will look at the history of the farm, which dates back about 275 years, and the families that lived there. Costumed re-enactors will recount the experiences of the Mag...
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Volunteers Needed for Parade Day Activities Annual Thanksgiving Parade, Nov. 18The annual Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade, which is held the Saturday before Thanksgiving, returns at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18, in Downtown Silver Spring. The parade will again feature a diverse range of participants—and the event organizers are seeking volunteers to assist in the widely attended gathering.The parade will begin at the intersection of Ellsworth Drive and Fenton Street in the Silver Spring Arts and Entertainment District, then proceed south along Georgia Avenue, ending at Silver Spring Avenue. The initial performances are scheduled to take place at the start of the parade, where WJLA-TV’s First Alert meteorologist and Good Morning Washington host Eileen Whelan will serve as the emcee...
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Garden of Lights Returns for the 2023 Season Garden of Lights returns to Brookside Gardens on Friday, November 17, 2023 through Sunday, December 31, 2023. Bring your family and friends to stroll through the one-half mile outdoor exhibit of twinkling lights and glimmering one-of-a-kind displays.Click here to reserve your tickets.Advance sale tickets are only available for purchase online at Eventbrite.com. Tickets are $10 per person, age five and older.This is a Brookside Gardens announcement. Brookside Gardens has transformed into a magical winter wonderland for Garden of Lights. Walk through the outdoor twinkling lights and glimmering displays that dot the paths and flowerbeds throughout 50 acres in Wheaton. More than one million dazzling and colorful LED lights are handcrafted into or...
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Kentlands Tree and Menorah Lighting Kentlands Tree & Menorah LightingWednesday, December 6, 20236-7:30 p.m.Kentlands Market SquareGaithersburg, Maryland(Event Location: Courtyard between Market Streets East & West)This winter night of FREE, family-friendly festivities includes a holiday-themed concert, hot chocolate bar, ornament making, and of course… a visit from Santa Claus himself (arriving in style on his very own FIRE TRUCK; courtesy of the Rockville Fire Department)! Special Guest, Gaithersburg Mayor Jud Ashman, will do us the honor of lighting our tree and menorah as we kick-off this wonderful season.This is a Kentlands Citizens Assembly announcement. Dahlia, Angela Dodi, American Dahlia Society Show, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania USAIMG 5584Canon PowerShot G11 ...
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Allrecipes Potato Salmon Patties RecipeChef Dolores used the Allrecipes Potato Salmon Patties recipe and the patties were very good. Click on the link to view and print the recipe.    Orchid, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania USA IMG 8184Canon PowerShot G11 Camera Photograph by Roy Kelley Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs  
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The Odds Of Hitting A Deer In MarylandHow To Avoid It This SeasonDeer — including especially frisky bucks competing for mates in what’s called “rut” — are making Maryland’s rural roads, and some more isolated stretches of urban highway, more dangerous at this time of year. State Farm, the largest auto insurer in the country, said industrywide casualty claims data puts the odds of hitting a deer or other animal at 1 in 116 in Maryland. November, October and December, in that order, are the most dangerous time of year for animal collisions. Deer are involved in the largest majority of claims, State Farm said, followed by collisions with rodents, dogs, raccoons and coyotes. The majority of collisions occur around dusk on roads that don’t have a lot of traffic. State Farm said a survey of i...
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“Here Come the Holidays” Art Market in Kentlands Kick off the season with the "Here Come the Holidays” Art Market featuring a wide array of local and regional artists showcasing unique, handcrafted items. The event takes place on Saturday, November 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Arts Barn and Kentlands Mansion. Read more here.This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement. Dahlia, Windhaven Flare, National Capital Dahlia Society Show, Brookside Gardens,Wheaton, Maryland USA IMG 3133Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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By Roy Kelley
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VITA Needs Volunteers Assist Eligible Residents in Filing Income Tax ReturnsThe Montgomery County Community Action Agency’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is recruiting volunteers to become IRS-certified VITA tax preparers, schedulers, greeters, quality reviewers and site coordinators during the upcoming tax season (January–mid-April). VITA provides free tax help to Montgomery County residents, including ITIN taxpayers, with household incomes of $64,000 or less.The program links residents to valuable tax credits that can provide critical financial support to lower income households. Last year, volunteers served 2,820 hours, helping Community Action’s VITA program serve 1,946 households. That represented a tax impact of nearly $7 million.“Ensuring that eligible low-income...
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Cool Your Ashes Did you use a fireplace, wood stove, fire pit in the last few days? Be a ‘smart ash’.  The Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service recommends these top 5 safety tips when it comes to fireplace/wood stove ashes.   Cool Your Ashes!   This is a Montgomery County, Maryland public service announcement. Autumn Colors, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania USA IMG 5689Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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  Unofficial Results   Unofficial results are in and indicate Neil Harris, Yamil Hernández and Robert T. Wu elected as City Council Members.   The Board of Supervisors of Elections will review mail-in and provisional ballots on November 14. Official results will be announced on November 15.   Unofficial election results:   Neil Harris - 2,900 votes (24.57%)   Yamil Hernández - 2,189 votes (18.55%)   Daniel Lukomsky - 885 votes (7.50%)   Shanika Whitehurst - 2,072 votes (17.56%)   Omodamola Williams - 824 votes (6.98%)   Robert T. Wu - 2,932 votes (24.84%)   Once certified, the newly elected officials will be sworn in at a Special Session of the Mayor & City Council on Monday, November 20, at 7:30 p.m. They will each serve a four-year term.    As of November 7, 4,200 ballots were cast, ...
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Gaithersburg Farmers Markets, Nov. 9 & 11    COMING TO MAIN STREET IN DECEMBER       Get ready for the holiday season at the Main Street Market! On the first three Saturdays in December, six of our favorite artists and crafters will bring their selections of unique gifts to the Main Street Market in Kentlands.   Details on participating vendors are coming soon. Follow the Gaithersburg Farmers Markets on Facebook for updates!     CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE!     CASEY FARMERS MARKET 810 South Frederick Ave   OPEN MAY - NOVEMBER Thursdays 11 AM - 2:30 PM ____________   CURRENT CASEY MARKET VENDORS   SEE OUR FULL SCHEDULE OF FOOD TRUCKS HERE!   Get Ya Roll On: Come get a tasty gourmet egg roll this week from our friends at Get Ya Roll On! See the full season's food truck calendar here.   Black H...
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By Roy Kelley
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Introduction to Self-Defense CoursesOffered by Commission for WomenThe Montgomery County Commission for Women will be presenting three classes on “Introduction to Self-Defense: The S.A.F.E. (Self-defense Awareness and Familiarization Exchange) Seminar.” Each class is a single two-hour sampler seminar for women of all ages and abilities taught by Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.)-certified instructors. Classes are available on Thursday, Nov. 16, Tuesday, Nov. 21 and Saturday, Dec. 3.Classes are $12 per person. More information about the classes is available at Introduction to Women's Self-Defense Fall 2023 Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite. The seminar includes risk and crime awareness and prevention. The classes will provide information that may reduce the risk of exposure to violence...
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Veterans Day in Gaithersburg, Maryland ClosuresIn observance of Veterans Day, City offices and most facilities will be closed on Friday, November 10. The collection of recycled materials will take place as scheduled. Read what will be open here.  CeremonyJoin us in honoring all U.S. military personnel who play an important role in safeguarding our nation during our Veterans Day Observance on Saturday, November 11 at 11 a.m. at the City Hall Concert Pavilion. The patriotic ceremony will include words and music to commemorate the occasion, followed by a solemn wreath-laying ceremony. Joining the observance will be special guest speaker Dr. Paul Fowler, Chief Risk Officer in the United States Public Health Service.Read more here.This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement. Chrysa...
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Allrecipes Oatmeal Dried Fruit Cookies Chef Dolores used the Allrecipes Oatmeal Dried Fruit Cookies recipe and these cookies are among our favorites. Dolores used a combination of chopped dried peaches and dried cranberries. You can use any kind of dried fruit. She used Old Fashioned Oats rather than the quick cooking oats. Click on the link to view and print the recipe. These cookies freeze well and you can eat them right out of the freezer. Clematis Seed Pod, Colors of the Season, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland USA IMG 5556Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
    Today is Election Day - Tuesday, November 7 Find complete election information here.   In-Person Voting at Activity Center at Bohrer Park Vote in-person from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Activity Center at Bohrer Park. Same-day voter registration is available.   Drop Off Mail-in Ballots Mail-in ballots must be postmarked or placed in one of seven secure ballot boxes by 8 p.m. on November 7. Voting information here.    Meet the Candidates Vote for three City Council Members. Candidates are Neil Harris, Yamil Hernández, Daniel Lukomsky, Shanika Whitehurst, Omodamola Williams, and Robert T. Wu. Read more about the candidates here.   Why Vote? Casting a ballot in your local election tends to have the most effect on your daily life. Why? At the local level, your elected officials directly ser...
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Montgomery Parks November Nature Center ProgramsMontgomery Parks is offering a full slate of fun and educational programs in November. The special events will include Project FeederWatch on Thursday and Friday nights at the Locust Grove Nature Center in Bethesda and Full Moon Friday on Nov. 24 at Locust Grove.  The November nature center special events schedule: Project FeederWatch. Thursdays and Fridays through Dec. 1. 11 a.m.-noon. Locust Grove Nature Center, 7777 Democracy Blvd., Bethesda Project FeederWatch is a seasonal community science project where participants count the different species of birds that flock to a bird feeder. All levels of birders are welcome. Registration required. Ages 5 and older. Free. Virtual Family Trivia Night: Dark Sky Theme. Wednesday, Nov. 15. 6-7 p.m....
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Tribute to America's Veterans Concert, Wed., Nov. 8The 15th Annual “Tribute to America's Veterans Concert” from 6-9 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 8, will feature the Brazilian Bossa Nova music of the Gigi Mac Band. The free event, at American Legion Post 41, Cissel-Saxon, in Silver Spring, will have Major General (ret.) Richard W. Thomas as its keynote speaker. The program is presented by Silver Spring Town Center, Inc.American Legion Post 41 is located at 905 Silgo Ave. in Silver Spring. All are welcome to the event. Veterans are encouraged to wear military attire.Tickets are not required, but RSVPs would be appreciated to lisa@silverspringtowncenter.com.The Gigi Mac Band performs an array of music from Brazil including Bossa Nova, Samba, MPB (Musica Popular Brasileira) and Baiao. The band f...
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Registration for Recreation’s Winter ProgramsRegistration for Montgomery County Recreation’s winter classes and programs will begin at 6:30 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 13, for County residents. Registration for Bone Builders programs will open at 9 a.m.  Non-County residents will be able to register beginning Wednesday, Nov. 15.Winter programs will become viewable online at activemontgomery.org beginning Friday, Nov. 3.Winter offerings include fitness, sports, visual and performing arts and more. View the digital guide online to explore dozens of programs and activities for a variety of interests, skill levels and ages. You can also build your own guide here. To help ease experiences on registration day, start planning now. Log into ActiveMONTGOMERY account ahead of time to make sure all your ...
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Municipal Government Works Month  In celebration of Municipal Government Works (MGW) Month, we’re sharing our “Team Gaithersburg” campaign highlighting the many jobs performed by our Parks, Recreation and Culture, Public Works, and Planning and Code Departments that help make Gaithersburg a great place to live and work. Look for posts on our City’s Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts @GburgMD. An official proclamation designating November 2023 as “Municipal Government Works Month” in the City was presented at the October 16 Mayor and City Council meeting. View the presentation here.This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement. Chrysanthemums, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland USA IMG 6301Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Pho...
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American Legion Bridge and 270 Corridor Program Open House MeetingsThe Maryland Department of Transportation is hosting a series of open house meetings to engage the public on the American Legion Bridge and 270 Corridor Program and gather community feedback as the program advances. The open houses will take place at three venues along the program corridor, including the DoubleTree Hotel, 620 Perry Parkway, in Gaithersburg on Wednesday, November 15 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Read more here.This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement. Nandina domestica 'firepower', Autumn Leaves, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland USA IMG 6005Canon PowerShot G11 Camera, f/4.5, 1/200 sec., ISO-80, 30 mm, No FlashPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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