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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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By Roy Kelley
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Turn In a Gun, Get a Food CardJoin us for a gun buyback event on April 20 at United Church of Christ of Seneca Valley. Turn in your working guns, no questions asked and receive up to $200 in Giant gift cards. Drive-thru only, 9 am-1 pm. Save lives and get rewarded! More info: https://ow.ly/ow0750Ri8OyThis is a Montgomery County, Maryland announcement.  Orchid, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania USA IMG 4349Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Gaithersburg Farmers Markets, April 18 & 20CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE!     CASEY FARMERS MARKET 810 South Frederick Ave   WINTER SEASON Select Thursday 11 AM - 2:30 PM   April 18 ____________   CURRENT CASEY MARKET VENDORS   SEE THE FULL SCHEDULE OF FOOD TRUCKS HERE!   Nomz Food Truck: Best Persian food truck in the DMV!   Black Horse Kettle Corn: The perfect salty and sweet snack.   Bread & Cupcakes: Fresh breads, hearty soups, and tasty treats.   Calypso N 'Roux: Frozen prepared chicken, meats, fish, seasonings and juices.   Gram's Jam's LLC: Homemade jams, apple butter and honey.   Izaak Walton League of America: Historic conservation organizations working to achieve practical policies that balance conservation and sustainable use of natural resources.    Saints Row Brewing: Locally craft...
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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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Montgomery County Bike Drive Collects Nearly 300 BicyclesThe Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is connecting people in the County who have a bike to donate with people who need one. On Friday, Oct. 20, MCDOT collected 290 bicycles at its annual one-day bike collection event in Rockville.MCDOT sponsored the collection of child and adult bikes in partnership with Rockville Bike Hub and Bikes for the World. Volunteers from the organizations will refurbish the bikes and place them with children and adults in need through Bikes for the World, the MCDOT Bike Match Program and the Rockville Terrific Kids program.This was the fifth year that MCDOT sponsored a bike drive (no events were held during two years of the COVID-19 health crisis). In those five years, the drives hav...
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Community Overdose Action Town HallThursday, Nov. 2, in RockvilleMaryland’s Opioid Operational Command Center, in partnership with Montgomery County’s Department of Health and Human Services, will host a town hall on Thursday, Nov. 2, to hear ideas from residents on how Maryland can address the opioid crisis.  The event will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. in the third floor hearing room of the Montgomery County Council Office Building, which is located at 100 Maryland Ave in Rockville.  Read more.This is a Montgomery County, Maryland announcement. 
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Gaithersburg Snow Road-eo ResultsWinners with Public Works Operations Division Chief Mark Scafide and Public Works Director Tony Berger.Left to Right: 1st Place Winners: Andrew Rosencrantz and Mark Smith; 2nd Place Winners: Bobby Cox and Jon Burgess; 3rd Place Winners: Todd Compton and Kerry Bodmer. It’s not too early to think about snow. In fact, our snow removal crews have already been honing their skills, engaging in a friendly Snow Road-eo competition. Congrats to first place winners Mark Smith and Andrew Rosencrantz (for the third year in a row), second place winners Jon Burgess and Bobby Cox, and third place winners Todd Compton and Kerry Bodmer. The team-building event is geared towards snow removal preparedness for the upcoming winter weather season.  This is a City of Gaithersb...
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Security Grants to Jewish, Muslim, Sikh, and Zoroastrian CommunitiesMontgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and the County Council have expedited $311,700 in Nonprofit Security Grant funding to Jewish, Muslim, Sikh, and Zoroastrian communities in Montgomery County to enhance security measures. Since the outbreak of violence in Israel and Gaza, concern has risen that these communities have been, or will be, threatened by violence and other crimes motivated by hate and bias. These awards will provide immediate assistance to the organizations that are receiving funding to invest in various security measures to protect their communities and facilities. Read more.This is a Montgomery County, Maryland announcement. 
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Maryland Smoke Alarm LawMontgomery County was the first major jurisdiction in the U.S. to adopt a “retrofit” Smoke Alarm Law, which required smoke alarms to be installed in all homes? The law was passed in 1976 and became effective on July 1, 1978.This is a Montgomery County, Maryland announcement. 
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Altar de Día de los Muertos  The City’s Multicultural Affairs Committee and De Colores Mexican Folk Dance Company present “Altar de Día de los Muertos” at the Activity Center at Bohrer Park. View the exhibit October 29 through November 5 from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends. The display will also feature a Remembrance Book for visitors to share a tribute to a loved one who passed away this year.  Read more here.  This is a City of Gaithersburg announcement. 
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Grant Funding Available for Small, Emerging, Volunteer-Led Nonprofit Montgomery County’s Office of Grants Management is accepting applications from qualified nonprofit organizations providing direct services to or advocacy for County community members. An amount totaling $250,000 is available through the County’s Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) Quarter 2 Community Projects Fund Grants Program. Applications can be submitted by eligible nonprofits until 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 31.Nonprofit organizations with fewer than three employees and annual budgets of $250,000 or less are eligible to receive a grant. Nonprofits do not need to be based in Montgomery County to apply, but all projects must occur within the County or be exclusively focused on County residents. FY24 Community Project Fund awa...
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Early Voting in Gaithersburg: October 29Early voting for the 2023 City Election will take place at the Activity Center at Bohrer Park on Sunday, October 29, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Same-day voter registration is available during Early Voting. You can also cast your vote by mail-in ballot or in person at the Activity Center on Election Day - November 7.  Click here for more election information.  This is a City of Gaithersburg announcement.  
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Infant & Child Car Seat Safety "Hello? Yes, this is a baby. I heard that Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service has the best, nationally certified car seat techs in the world. I want to schedule an appointment to make sure my car seat is installed correctly and 'road trip ready' for winter!" All the info: http://bit.ly/34mthApThis is a Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service, in Maryland, announcement
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Operation Green Light, Veterans Day, Sat., Nov. 11As Veterans Day approaches on Saturday, Nov. 11, Montgomery County has joined the national “Operation Green Light” salute to veterans and the County’s Commission on Veterans Affairs is seeking additions to its virtual tribute to County veterans. For those who want to attend ceremonies on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, several will be held around the County.Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and the County Council are supporting Operation Green Light, a program sponsored by the National Association of Counties to honor those who have made immeasurable sacrifices to preserve freedom. The program asks for displays of a green light, from Nov. 6-12, in a window of businesses or residences to honor veterans.From Nov. 6-1...
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Baltimore Watercolor Society Mid-Atlantic Regional ExhibitionThe City welcomes the Baltimore Watercolor Society’s annual Mid-Atlantic Regional Exhibition to the Arts Barn and Kentlands Mansion. The exhibit is on display through January 15, 2024. A free artist reception and awards ceremony will be held on Sunday, November 12 from 2 to 4 p.m. Visitors may view the artwork, meet the artists, learn about the group, celebrate the award winners, and enjoy light refreshments.  Read more here.This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement. 
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Walk in the Woods: Let's be Smart About Winter Salt  Step into the shoes of an environmental detective as we explore the hidden impacts of oversalting our streets and sidewalks during the winter season. Discover how the excess salt harms delicate aquatic creatures, disrupts the fragile balance of our ecosystems, and pollutes our drinking water. Join the Izaak Walton League of America and the City of Gaithersburg on this fun and informative hike to learn about our addiction to deicing salt and how we can all live on a low winter salt diet. Together, we can make a significant difference and create a cleaner, healthier future. Expect to walk about 3 miles on easy terrain. Please bring your own water bottle. This event is FREE but please register on Eventbrite in case of delays or reschedul...
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National Prescription Drug Take Back DayMark your calendars! Oct 28th, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Clean out those medicine cabinets & drop off at select locations in Montgomery County (see image). Keep our neighborhoods safe & meds out of the wrong hands!This is a Montgomery County, Maryland announcement. 
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Gaithersburg Farmers Markets, Oct. 26 & 28 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: For lunch this week, enjoy gourmet egg rolls...with a twist! See the full season's food truck calendar here.   Black Horse Kettle Corn: the perfect salty and sweet snack!   Blended Desserts: Fresh treats baked without sugar and gluten!   Montgomery County Health Connection: Connect with healthcare professionals to learn about eligibility requirements for private health insurance and Medicaid.   Saints Row Brewing: Locally crafted beers and fresh roasted coffee beans produced at their Fulks Corner lab.   Scenic View Orcha...
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HalloWheaton Bar Hop for Adults on Saturday, Oct. 28Free Family-Oriented Events on Sunday, Oct. 29Montgomery County’s Wheaton Arts & Entertainment District will celebrate Halloween with themed events for adults, children and families on Saturday, Oct. 28, and Sunday, Oct. 29. “HalloWheaton” kicks off with Wheaton’s first-ever trick-or-treating themed bar hop for adults (ages 21 and older) from 2-5 p.m. on Saturday. The festivities continue from noon-4 p.m. on Sunday with family events including Halloween crafts, s'mores roasting, pumpkin painting and costume contests. All “HalloWheaton” events begin at Marian Fryer Town Plaza, located adjacent to 2424 Reedie Drive. “One more reason to go to Wheaton this weekend—Halloween activities for all ages,” said County Executive Marc Elrich. “Whet...
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Spooktacular ‘Boo-Vie’ Night on Friday, Oct. 27 Free Family Friendly Outdoor Double FeatureThe City of Rockville Police will be hosting their first free Halloween “Boo-Vie” Night with a double feature of the family-friendly It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown followed by Hocus Pocus shown on a big movie screen starting at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 27. The special event, which will include complimentary food and treats, will be held at Fallsgrove Park at the Thomas Farm Community Center.All attendees are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes and to arrive early for the lawn seating, which will open at 6 p.m. The Thomas Farm Community Center is located at 700 Fallsgrove Dr. in Rockville.Those going to Boo-Vie Night are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chair to better enjoy the...
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Montgomery Sports Hall of Fame New Inductees The Montgomery County Sports Hall of Fame (MCSHF) will induct its 2023 class of six new members on Sunday, Oct. 29, at the Silver Spring Civic Building in Downtown Silver Spring. The fifth class for the Hall of Fame includes legendary figures in their respective fields in Georgetown Prep football coach Jim Fegan, the late Gaithersburg High School football coach John Harvill, Paint Branch basketball star Tracy Jackson, Springbrook High and U.S. national team soccer player Joanna Lohman, tennis player Harold Solomon and television sportscaster Scott Van Pelt, who attended Sherwood High School.The ceremonies on Oct. 29 will be free to attend. The Silver Spring Civic Building is located at 1 Veterans Place in Silver Spring. The doors will open at...
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Changing Colors and Falling Leaves Sights That Can Be Seen Close to Home One of the highlights of the fall season is watching the leaves on the trees change from the vibrant green of summer to an array of red, orange and yellow splendor. Visit Montgomery wants people to know that a trip to New England or through the Shenandoah Mountains is not necessary because a day trip around the County will provide a season’s worth of great sights.Peak color in Montgomery County is traditionally estimated to be from now through the end of October and areas of the County are moving toward their full fall colors.With more than 250 miles of trails throughout the County, it is easy to get outside and have an adventure at any skill level. Find more trails using the Moco Trail Guide and then grab a craft ...
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inGaithersburg Magazine – Fall EditionFocusing on life in Gaithersburg, our general interest magazine covers unique aspects of a dynamic and diverse community. In our fall edition, learn about Retool Gaithersburg and how the initiative is aiming to modernize and align the City’s Zoning Code to better reflect Gaithersburg’s vision and goals. Explore local poetry through the Diverse@Casey program and discover some fun facts about the Winter Lights Festival. This issue also invites readers to get to know Engineering Services Division Chief Brian Fields and the City’s Junior Mayor Milly Abdo. You’ll also find important information about this year’s City Election and all the ways you can vote. Look for the magazine in your mailbox in the coming weeks or read it online now. Read more here.Thi...
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2023 Election: Ballot Boxes in GaithersburgAre you planning on voting by mail in the 2023 City Election? If you’ve received and filled out your mail-in ballot you can mail it or safely deposit it in one of the seven secure ballot boxes that are located throughout the City:  Activity Center at Bohrer Park Asbury Methodist Village (for Asbury residents only) City Hall Crown Farm Kentlands Mansion Robertson Park Youth Center Spectrum  Still need a mail-in ballot? Fill out a mail-in ballot application here. You can also cast your vote in person at the Activity Center on Early Voting Day on October 29 and Election Day on November 7.Click here for more election information.This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement.
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