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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)
Driveway-Paving Scams Warning As the warm weather approaches, the Montgomery County Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) is warning homeowners about driveway-paving scammers who typically look to exploit them in spring. These scammers are a common problem not only in Montgomery County, but also across Maryland. Homeowners should be aware and take appropriate measures to avoid falling victim to it.In the last year, OCP has been taking measures against individuals who performed unlicensed home improvement work, particularly those who conducted driveway paving. As a result, civil and criminal charges have been issued against them, and several have been issued arrest warrants. OCP also has managed to suspend all websites associated with these criminals, either permanently or temporarily, thr...
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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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Book Recommendation: Memory Man by David Baldacci Memory Man (2015) is the latest standalone novel by New York Times bestselling author David Baldacci. This thriller introduces a new character and very interesting character, Amos Decker. Decker is a former football star who suffered an injury that changed his life forever. He can never forget anything.If have not yet read any of the Baldacci books, you have some catching up to do. This is his 30th novel. Use the links to learn more about this author and his books. Goodreads Review of Memory Man  Orchids, Orchid Extravaganza, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA USA IMG 2595 Canon PowerShot G11 Camera, f/4, 1/640 sec., ISO-125, 11 mm, No FlashPhotograph by Roy Kelley Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Maryland Art League Exhibits at Kentlands Mansion The City of Gaithersburg presents an exhibit of multimedia works by members of the Maryland Art League at Kentlands Mansion, May 29 through July 17, 2015. The public is invited to meet the artists at a free reception on Tuesday, June 2 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.Use this link for more information. This is a City of Gaithersburg announcement. Bartlettina sordida, Aster Family, Conservatory Display, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA USA IMG 2645Photograph by Roy Kelley Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Passion Flower + Imagination - Editing Photographs If you follow my blogs, you already know that I like to photograph flowers.  A photowalk is great relaxation and you also get a little exercise which most of us need. Spring is here and you should plan to find and photograph the flowers in your community.Every photograph could use some editing to make suitable for use in blogs or sharing on Facebook. If you want more fun, play with your photo editor to create additional images of the flowers you photograph.We have an Imagination series on Flickr and an Imagination Board on Pinterest. Currently, I use the free photo editing service at iPiccy.com.   Passion Flower, Brookside Gardens, Imagination IMG_7146 BPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photogaphs
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Kentlands Newcomer's Coffee There will be a Newcomer's Coffee on Saturday, June 6 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Kentlands clubhouse for all new residents. If you were unable to attend one of our previous Newcomer's Coffee, feel free to join us for this one! We also would like to invite any organizations, clubs, or groups within the Kentlands to join us in welcoming the newest residents of the community. This will be a great opportunity to find out how to get involved or meet neighbors with similar interests. This is a Kentlands Citizens Assembly announcement. 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 favorite community for families relocated to th...
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Putlog Holes with Apples, Colonial Williamsburg, VA When you visit historic Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia, you expect to learn much about early American history. The following link will provide the history lesson but first you may want to know about putlog holes. Putlog holes are niches in masonry construction that supported the scaffolding for 18th century masons.Putlog holes were normally filled with mortar when construction was completed. The putlog holes are open at the Palmer House and it is a Christmas tradition to place apples in the putlog holes. Read the full story at the following link.Apples, Putlog Holes, and Provost MarshalsThe putlog holes of the Palmer House stayed open for two decades, until 1779 when mortar filled the blanks, but it wasn't until 1953 that they were ...
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Book Suggestion:  A Time To Kill by John Grisham A Time To Kill (1989) by John Grisham. After reading 20 or so of his books, I finally read the first one last year. It is outstanding, as may be expected.  A Time to Kill is the book that launched Grisham’s writing career.The setting of this novel is the small town of Clanton, Mississippi and the primary character is criminal lawyer Jake Brigance.  If you are new to books by John Grisham, I suggest that you read A Time To Kill before reading his best seller Sycamore Row (2013) in which Jake Brigance is also the leading character. However, they do not need to be read in order to be thoroughly enjoyed. What novel are you reading for pleasure this week?   Chrysanthemum, Brookside Gardens IMG_1910Photograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley...
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Book Suggestion:  Still Life by Louise Penny When you discover a favorite author, it is fun to read all of the books by this writer. Still Life (2005) by Louise Penny was her first novel and this book served as the introduction of the now famous character Chief Inspector Armand Gamache. If you enjoy murder mysteries, this is a series you will enjoy.There are many novels in the Chief Inspector Gamache series. The more recent book, How The Light Gets In, is outstanding!  Click on this link for a list of books by Louise Penny.One of my personal goals is to read a minimum of one novel each week for pleasure.  Chrysanthemum, Brookside Gardens IMG_1913Photograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
The Longest Summer If you have dreamed of a very long summer, your dreams have come true. Memorial Day was the earliest possible date for the last Monday in May and Labor Day will be the latest possible date for the first Monday in September.I hope you have special plans to take advantage of the extra days in this longest summer. The period from Monday, May 25 to September 7, with both days included is 106 days. Conservatory, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA USA IMG 2594Photograph by Roy Kelley Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs 
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Brandywine River Museum of Art: Horace Pippin Exhibit The Brandywine Museum of Art in Chadds Ford, PA is always a delightful travel destination. If you visit now, you will have the opportunity to see the special exhibit on Horace Pippin, a self-taught American artist who passed away in 1948.  Dolores and I enjoyed this exhibit and I recommend it to you. Use the links to learn more about the museum, the exhibit and this artist.The following link will take you to The Washington Post article, by Philip Kennicott, on this outstanding exhibit.‘Horace Pippin: The Way I See It’: A self-taught artist’s learned teacher       Longwood Gardens is a short drive from the Brandywine River Museum of Art.Asiatic Lily, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA USA IMG 2599Canon PowerShot G11 Photograph by Ro...
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Grandparents Policy at the Kentlands Swimming Pool Grandparents who are residents of Kentlands are permitted to bring to the swimming pool every day of the week up to five (5) grandchildren free of charge.  Grandchildren must be seventeen (17) years of age or younger.  Grandparents must sign in each grandchild individually and are required to accompany them at all times. Holidays, including Memorial Day weekend, July 4th weekend and Labor Day weekend are excluded and any other such days as established by the Board of Trustees, when guest passes must be used for access.  Nonresident grandchildren are not permitted to be on the swim team or participate in swim lessons provided through Joe Flaherty's Dolphins.This is a Kentlands Citizens Assembly announcement. For out of the area readers, ...
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Montgomery County Police Blood and Food Drive The Montgomery County, Maryland Police Department is sponsoring the Montgomery County Police Blood and Food Drive that will take place on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Montgomery County Public Safety Headquarters, 100 Edison Park Drive, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878 in the first floor conference room.Please visit the Red Cross website to register or call the Red Cross at 1-800-733-2767. Walk in donors will be accepted but pre-registration is preferred.Blood donors are asked to bring non-perishable food items to be donated to the Mid-County Ministries Captain Joseph A. Mattingly Food Pantry. Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, MarylandPhotograph by Roy Kelley.Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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City of Gaithersburg Mayor, Council Candidate Packets - Available June 5  Gaithersburg residents will cast their ballots for Mayor and three City Council Members on Tuesday, November 3, 2015.  The terms of office for Mayor Jud Ashman and Council Members Cathy Drzyzgula, Neil Harris and Ryan Spiegel expire in November. Note that Ashman and Harris were appointed to one year terms in 2014 following the resignation of Sidney Katz upon his election to the Montgomery County Council. The Mayor elected in 2015 will serve a two-year term; the Council Members will each serve the community at-large for a four-year term.While the original release of Candidate Packets for this election cycle was set for early July, at its May 20 meeting, the Board of Supervisors of Elections approved the release of...
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Election Judges Needed in Gaithersburg Municipal Election Judges are needed for six polling places located throughout the City and for three early voting sessions being held at City Hall prior to Election Day on November 3. Full-day and half-day shifts are available; judges are compensated. Applicants do not need to be City residents, but must be registered to vote in Montgomery County. Attendance at an Election Judge training session is mandatory. Contact Elections Clerk Lauren Klingler in the Office of the City Manager, 301-258-6310 x2172, lklingler@gaithersburgmd.gov .This is a City of Gaithersburg announcement. Asiatic Lilies, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA USA IMG 2614Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy Kelley Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Amaryllis, Longwood Gardens When you need a blog topic, simply take a photograph of a flower and you will have a topic. Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, PA is one of our favorite travel destinations.  Amaryllis, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA USA IMG 2603Canon PowerShot G11 Camera, f/4, 1/100 sec., ISO-125, 18 mm, No FlashPhotograph by Roy Kelley Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Editing Flower Pictures with iPiccy.com All of us that are in real estate know that editing will improve any photograph that we plan to use in marketing materials.  We also know that we must present a true picture of the property so the images will not be misleading.When we take photographs for personal use, there are no editing rules other than to enjoy to process and to have fun with colors.  Those that follow my blogs know that I use a lot of flower photographs in my blogs and in my comments.  I use the free photo editing service of iPiccy.com and recommend it to you if you are not currently editing your photographs.So, my advice is to enjoy your camera and be creative with your photo editing.  These two dahlia photographs were taken at the Dahlia Show at Brookside Gardens in Montgom...
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Crimson Bottlebrush You may have seen bottlebrush plants and their interesting blooms. This photograph was taken in the conservatory at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, PA.This is the kind of photograph that you may wish to post in free Facebook groups as your expand your social network connections. FOTOĞRAF is a Facebook group that is a good option for those who enjoy photography. This group has over 63,500 members. Crimson Bottlebrush, Callistemon citrinus, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA USA IMG 2608Canon PowerShot G11 Camera, f/4.5, 1/160 sec., ISO-320, 30 mm, No FlashPhotograph by Roy Kelley Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Book Recommendation: Lethal Legacy by Linda Fairstein Lethal Legacy (2009) is volume number eleven in the Alexandra Cooper series by New York Times bestselling author Linda Fairstein. Alex Cooper heads the sex crimes unit as the Assistant District Attorney in New York City. You do not need to read these crime novels in order but some would prefer to do that.If you love New York City or want to learn more about some of the history of the city and the buildings in the city, you will enjoy this bonus as you read these novels. Much about this book relates to book and map collections and the New York Public Library.Goodreads Book Review     Orchids, Longwood Gardens IMG 2534Photograph by Roy Kelley Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs   
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Facebook Group: Flowers - Biggest Collection Expand your social media presence by posting photographs and making comments in free Facebook groups that share your personal or business interests. Flowers - Biggest Collection is a Facebook group with over 62,000 members.Many real estate professionals have created Facebook groups for their communities or for their personal interests. If you sponsor a softball team or a bowling team, make sure each team has a Facebook group. Orchids, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA USA IMG 2600Canon PowerShot G11 Camera, f/4.5, 1/160 sec., ISO-100, 30 mm, No FlashPhotograph by Roy Kelley Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Water Safety Day in Gaithersburg The City of Gaithersburg joins Montgomery County Recreation and the City of Rockville in hosting a free Water Safety Day event on Friday, May 29 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Water Park at Bohrer Park, 512 South Frederick Avenue, Gaithersburg. The event will be held rain or shine.Use this link for much more information on this special event.This is a City of Gaithersburg announcement. Kentlands Spring Photowalk IMG 2929Photograph by Roy Kelley Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Jubilation Day Gospel Concert in Gaithersburg Gospel music, the uniquely American art form that gave rise to jazz, blues, R&B, and rock and roll, will be celebrated in all of its glory as the City of Gaithersburg presents the 9th Annual Jubilation Day Gospel Concert Extravaganza.On Saturday, June 6 from 4 to 8 p.m., the Concert Pavilion at City Hall will host performances of all styles of Gospel music by local and regional choirs, choruses, quartets, dancers, poets, and soloists. Commemorative t-shirts are available for advance purchase for $12 ($14 at the event). The celebration will also feature food and crafts for purchase and raffle drawings throughout the event, for which winners must be present.This is a City of Gaithersburg announcement. Use this link for more information. Kentla...
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