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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
(Retired)
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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I-370 Resurfacing Project: Expect Traffic Delays The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (SHA) began work on a 5.3-mile, $4.6 million safety and resurfacing project along I-370 (Sam Eig Highway) from I-270 (Eisenhower Highway) to MD 355 (South Frederick Road) in Gaithersburg, Montgomery County. Weather permitting, the project should be complete by the end of the year.The work consists of repairing and replacing sidewalks and sidewalk ramps for Americans With Disability Act (ADA) compliance along Pleasant Road and Shady Grove Road, upgrading traffic signals at the end of the ramp from I-370 to Pleasant Road and I-370 to MD 355 with new mast arms, signal heads and LEDs. Additional work includes replacing traffic barrier and end treatments, concrete patching,...
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Kentlands July 4th Festivities This announcement was posted by the Kentlands Citizens Assembly. Enjoy the Independence Day activities.For out of the area readers, Kentlands is located within the City of Gaithersburg in the heart of Montgomery County, Maryland. Kentlands is a preferred community for families moving to the Metro Area of Washington, DC.Do not forget that the use of fireworks by individuals is prohibited in Montgomery County, Maryland.Kentlands July 4th Festivities Celebrate the 4th of July - Kentlands style! Build a float for the parade, decorate your wagons, bicycles or cars, and parade down Tschiffely Square Road to the Kentlands clubhouse lawn to kick off the carnival!    Parade 8:30 am - Complimentary Breakfast  * Provided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Sa...
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Register Now for New 58+ Softball Draft League Registration for the Wednesday Morning Men’s 58+ Fall Draft Softball League has begun. Games will be held at Morris Park, 421 Summit Hall Road, beginning August 19, 2015, at 9 a.m. Registration deadline is July 29.The registration fee is $50. Balls and umpires will be provided. The draft will take place by team captains on Wednesday, August 5. You will receive an e-mail regarding team, captain and schedule on August 6.Download registration form in the Related Documents section or visit the Activity Center at Bohrer Park, 506 South Frederick Avenue next to Gaithersburg High School. For more information please contact the Sports Division.Sports Programs 301-258-6350 sports@gaithersburgmd.govThis is a City of Gaithersburg announcement. Conserv...
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Free Summer  Lunch Program for Montgomery County Children The Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Division of Food and Nutrition Services is providing free meals to children and teens during the summer months. Children 18 and younger may go to any of the seven designated MCPS school locations, Monday through Friday, to receive a healthy and nutritious lunch. Hours and dates vary. No appointment is necessary, but the meal must be eaten at the location.In Gaithersburg, lunch will be served at Gaithersburg Elementary School, 35 North Summit Avenue, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. through August 21.For a list of Montgomery County locations and more information, please visit www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/foodserv/special/summer-programs.aspx, email SummerFoodProgram@mcpsmd.org, or call ...
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Yellow Hibiscus: State Flower of Hawaii When I posted this photograph of a yellow hibiscus in Facebook groups, one of my Facebook friends provided the following comment about this being the state flower for Hawaii.This photograph was taken in the conservatory of Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, PA, a wonderful travel destination at any time of the year.  “This is an exceptionally beautiful looking yellow hibiscus which is also known as maʻo hau hele and literally means “green travelling introduced hibiscus,” which is deceptive because the flowers are yellow and not green. The territory of Hawaii named the hibiscus the official flower of Hawaii in 1923, but it did not specify an individual variety. A number of Hawaiian citizens considered the native red or Chinese red hibiscus the off...
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Gaithersburg Stormwater Fee Policy and Procedure Manual Adopted On June 15 the Mayor and City Council adopted the Stormwater Fee Policy and Procedure Manual. The Manual serves as the City's official resource guide for all program elements related to Gaithersburg's Stormwater Program Fee, which was established in October of 2014. Included in the Manual are the methods used in calculating the Stormwater Program Fee and the eligibility and award criteria for the credit, hardship exemption and appeals application process. The Stormwater Program Fee is necessary for the City to comply with state and federal regulatory requirements that address water pollution, stormwater runoff management, and Environmental Protection Agency mandates for Chesapeake Bay restoration. The Manual is now availabl...
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All Fireworks are Illegal in Montgomery County, Maryland The Fourth of July is right around the corner and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue wants to remind residents that ALL fireworks are illegal in Montgomery County, Maryland. Here’s what you should knowThe Law:It is illegal for any person to manufacture, possess, store, offer for sale, sell, discharge, use, burn or explode any fireworks in Montgomery County, Maryland, except that an authorized display may be conducted by a licensed pyrotechnic professional with a permit. Penalties for violations of the law include a fine up to $1,000 and/or six months in jail. All fireworks are illegal in Montgomery County, Prince George’s County and the City of Baltimore. Montgomery County Fire Safety Code: Section 22-70: Fireworks.What fireworks a...
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Orchids, Longwood Gardens IMG 2757 I enjoy photographing orchids. They are much easier to photograph than to grow. You will always finds orchids on display in the conservatory at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, PA. Use the link to learn more about this wonderful travel destination.This photograph was posted in a number of Facebook groups and will be seen around the world. If you enjoy flowers, one of the Facebook groups that you may wish to consider is Flower Fair. This group has over 9,700 members.Facebook groups are free to create or join. You may wish to create Facebook groups for your communities and some of the activities that represent your personal or professional interests. Orchids, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA USA IMG 2757Canon PowerShot G11 Camera, f/4.0, 1/125 sec...
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Poppy Flowered Amemone, Anemone coronaria, 'PAS 1851', Mona Lisa Blue Bicolor When you post photographs in Facebook groups, you sometimes receive some very interesting comments. The following comment relates to this kind of flower. You may wish to explore the free Facebook groups to find some that share your personal or professional interests. “ The name of this beautiful looking Anemone coronaria has two origins. The first part anemone comes from the Greek word for "windflower." According to Greek mythology, the anemone sprang from Aphrodite's tears as she mourned the death of Adonis. Thought to bring luck and protect against evil, legend has it that when the anemone closes its petals, it's a signal that rain is approaching. Still other mythology connects the anemone to magical fairies...
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Independence Day Weekend Closure Notices: City of Gaithersburg July 3, 2015 City Facility Closures All City facilities are closed, with the exception of the following facilities operating on a modified schedule: The Miniature Golf Course will open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Water Park will open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m The Skate Park will open from noon to sundown. The Aquatic Center will open from 5:15 to 9 p.m. The Gaithersburg Police Department Administrative Offices will maintain normal business hours. Regular recycling scheduled for collection will be unaffected. Bulk pick up scheduled for July 3, 2015 will be collected Friday, July 10, 2015. July 4, 2015 City Facility Closures All City facilities are closed, with the exception of the following facilities operating on a modified sched...
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Pride of Madeira, Echium candicans Flower photography can lead to some interesting information on the flowers and plants that you photograph.  I post some of my photographs in multiple Facebook groups and have a worldwide audience. When I posted a Pride of Madeira photograph in the Flowers Paradise group on Facebook, I received the following comment from Subhash Sharma.“ This blue and beautiful and bold looking 'Pride of Madeira' (Echium candicans) is drought & deer tolerant water conserving is a popular ornamental plant which forms lovely landscapes wherever it grows. Although native to the island of Madeira it grows in many parts of the world including New Zealand, Australia and California. The hairy leaves however be handled with caution as they can cause skin irritation or allergic ...
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Extraordinary Gaithersburg: Oscar Alvarenga Summit Hall PTA President Oscar Alvarenga was recently named the Montgomery County Council of Parent-Teacher Associations PTA President of the Year and was recognized for his achievement at the June 15 Mayor and City Council Meeting. He was selected for his exemplary contributions and for promoting the welfare of children and youth. Oscar's accomplishments also include engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children and developing united efforts between educators and the general public to ensure the highest educational advantages for every child.We know there are many people doing extraordinary things in our community each and every day. Let us know about them by e-mailing cityhall@gaithersburgmd.gov. Use "Extraor...
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Summertime Networking at Ice Cream Socials One of our local title companies sponsors ice cream socials on one afternoon each month from May through September. These are events that Dolores and I try to attend because we get to see friends and the ice cream is wonderful. This is a very affordable kind of networking function if you are looking for summertime networking ideas. The event is held outside on the sidewalk/patio so there is no room rental involved. The time is always from 2 to 4 p.m which is a good time for real estate professionals and loan officers to take an afternoon break. The sponsor pays for the individual servings of ice cream and invitees can order anything they wish. Every 10th order is free for the sponsor as part of their deal. Invitations go out by email and all in...
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Blogging Beverage: BABA Black Lager from Uinta Brewing My Saturday afternoon blogging beverage is BABA Black Lager. If you enjoy dark beers, this is one that you should try. BABA Black Lager is a product of Uinta Brewing Company in Salt Lake City, Utah. You may recall my previous blog suggesting BABA. We have selected this as one of our favorites and purchased a few more bottles during a visit to Total Wine in Richmond, Virginia. Photowalk + Imagination, Longwood Gardens IMG 0426 APhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Kentlands tennis and basketball courts repairs completed Repairs to the tennis and basketball courts taking place this week are complete and all courts are open.  You may call the Kentlands Clubhouse at 301-948-2071 to book reserved times on the tennis courts.This is a Kentlands Citizens Assembly notice.For out of the area readers, Kentlands is a planned neo-traditional community located within the City of Gaithersburg in the heart of Montgomery County, Maryland. Kentlands is a preferred community for families moving to the Metro Area of Washington, DC. Orchid, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA USA IMG 2812Photograph by Roy Kelley Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Book Recommendation: Independence Day by Ben Coes Independence Day (2015) is the latest Dewey Andreas Novel by New York Times bestselling author Ben Coes. This book was published on May 26, 2015 and should be available at your public library. If you enjoy international political and espionage thrillers, I recommend this five book series for your reading list. Use the links to learn more about the author and his novels.Goodreads Review of Independence Day  Pascuita, Spurge Family, Longwood Gardens Conservatory IMG 1838Photograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Quilt Day at the Carroll County Farmers Market On Saturday June 27, 2015 the Carroll County Farmers Market will be holding its 2nd annual Quilt Day. Participating on Saturday will be The Piecemaker Quilters, a group of quilters whose mission is to make quilts for veterans on any conflict. Tom smith of the Piecemakers Guild will be holding classes on two different types of quilt blocks. The Cathedral Window quilt block class will be held for 8:20 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and the Grandmother’s Flower Garden class will be from 10:30 to 12:30. Classes cost $5.00 for supplies. Debbie Curtis from Simply Staching, formally known as the Quilt Patch will be demonstrating how to make “yo-yos. The Farmer’s Market’s our own vendors will be displaying antique and new quilts of their own throughout the mar...
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Mormon Tabernacle Choir in Maryland My wife, Dolores, and her friend Mary Beth Patton joined their friends in the Red Hat Society to attend the Maryland performance of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and the Orchestra at Temple Square at the Music Center at Strathmore in North Bethesda, Maryland. They reported that this was a wonderful musical experience.Use the above link to visit the website and follow their tour. The ensemble includes 360 singers and a superb orchestra. Photograph by Mary Beth Patton
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Flower Lovers: Facebook Group You may wish to expand your social media presence by creating free Facebook groups or posting comments or photographs on Facebook groups that share your personal or professional interests. The photograph in this blog was posted in a number of Facebook groups around the world, including Flower Lovers. This group includes over 27,000 members. Snapdragon, Antirrhinum majus, 'Potomac Plumblossom', Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA USA IMG 2810Canon Powershot G11 Camera, f/4.0, 1/400 sec., ISO-160, 11 mm, No FlashPhotograph by Roy Kelley Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs  
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Colorful Edible Nasturtiums If you follow my blogs on a regular basis, you know that I enjoy flower photography. Dolores and I photographed a variety of nasturtiums during a recent visit to Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, PA.  I thought you might find it interesting that these flowers are edible. “Colorful, edible, butterfly-like nasturtium blossoms have delighted gardeners and cooks alike for centuries. At different times in their history, they’ve been considered a vegetable, an herb, a flower, and even a fruit! The name nasturtium comes from the Latin words for nose (nas), and tortum (twist), referring to a persons’ reaction upon tasting the spicy, bittersweet leaves. Renaissance botanists named it after watercress, (Nasturtium officinale in Latin) which tastes similar.The garden ...
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