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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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Use of Fire Pits, Fire Bowls and Chimineas in Montgomery County, Maryland The use of fire pits, fire bowls and similar appliances has become popular in our area.  Montgomery County Fire and Rescue has provided the following guidelines for their use by area residents. You must have permission of the land owner. There must be one person at least 18 years of age to assume responsibility for the use of these appliances. A permit from the Fire Marshal or the Department of Environmental Protection is not required.  Use in accordance to the manufacturer’s guidelines. Once you purchase this appliance, keep these guidelines in a safe place for future reference.  Use of Fire Pits, Fire Bowls, Chimineas and similar portable devices must be at least 20 feet away from any building or structure. Keep...
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Symptoms of Heart Attacks A heart attack is a life-and-death emergency and every second counts. If you experience or see someone with any of the listed symptoms, immediately call 9-1-1. Not all these signs occur in every heart attack. Sometimes they go away and return. Heart attack victims can benefit from new medications and treatments unavailable to patients in years past. For example, clot-busting drugs can stop some heart attacks and strokes in progress, reducing disability and saving lives. But to be effective, these drugs must be given relatively quickly after heart attack or stroke symptoms first appear. So again, don't delay-get help right away! Call 9-1-1. Some heart attacks are sudden and intense, but most heart attacks start slowly, with mild pain or discomfort. Often people ...
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Comment Sought on Gaithersburg FY16 Budget  City Manager Tony Tomasello has proposed a Fiscal Year 2016 budget of $67.8 million. This includes an operating budget of $49.9 million, a Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) funded at $13.3 million, a newly-established CIP for Stormwater Management at $3.4 million, and a transfer of $1.2 million to the Other Post-Employment Benefits Trust Fund.  Comment can be made at the public hearing on April 20, at a work session on April 27, and in writing to  cityhall@gaithersburgmd.gov until the record closes on May 13 at 5 p.m. The budget is scheduled for adoption on June 1, 2015. This is a City of Gaithersburg announcement.  Spoonbill at the National Zoo.Photograph by Roy Kelley Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Kentlands Neighborhood Watch Kentlands Neighborhood Watch Listserv is a volunteer organization with the purpose of informing members of the community about public safety issues.  We appreciate your willingness to become directly involved in the affairs of the neighborhood by joining and participating. Neighborhood Watch Sign-up- Please take the time to sign up for the Neighborhood Watch listserv at:    http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kentlandsneighborhoodwatch/ You will need a Yahoo id and password. This will enable you to receive Neighborhood Watch alerts.If you have any difficulty in signing up, please contact Tom Marchessault, Coordinator at: temarchessault@gmail.com In addition, please check the "Crime Summary & Quarterly Report" under the Public Safety drop down menu at the City's we...
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Animal Control in Kentlands If you see a loose animal or what seems to be a sick animal (dogs, cats, etc.), please contact the City of Gaithersburg Animal Control at 301-258-6343or animalcontrol@gaithersburgmd.gov. Office Hours are Monday - Friday, 8 am to 5 pmFor after hours emergencies, please contact 301-279-8000This notice was provided by the Kentlands Citizens Assembly. Conservatory, Longwood Gardens IMG 0449Photograph by Roy Kelley Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Figure out what you have to say "Don't try to figure out what other people want to hear from you; figure out what you have to say. It's the one and only thing you have to offer." - Barbara Kingsolver Chrysanthemum Festival, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA IMG 0457Photograph by Roy Kelley Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Home Seller Tips from Debbie Reynolds ActiveRain Ambassador and real estate blogging superstar Debbie Reynolds is always an outstanding source for advice on marketing residential real estate. Use the link below to see Debbie’s recent blog that provided these tips for home sellers on how to prepare a home for sale on a shoestring budget.  If you are not already following Debbie’s blogs, you will also want to click on the follow button on her blog.Debbie Reynolds There are some small touches that make a world of difference and can help your home beat the other homes on the market and get your home sold.  Pack up everything you don't need and store it off site. This decluttering will mentally add square footage to the home. Clean like your mother-in-law is coming to visit. Look up, down an...
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City of Gaithersburg Employee/Team of the Year     Network Operations Specialist Rick Rowles was named the 2014 Carl Webb Employee of the Year and Poseidon's Team, comprised of Police Officer III Wade Caron, Animal Control Officer III Sylvester Ferguson, Animal Control Division Chief Lisa Holland and Assistant City Attorney Frank Johnson, was named Team of the Year at the annual Employee Recognition Luncheon on March 26, 2015.   Rowles was recognized for exceptional performance of job duties, going above and beyond on special projects, and consistently providing excellent customer service. Poseidon's Team was recognized for assisting a puppy in need, demonstrating how different departments work together to efficiently and successfully resolve an emergency situation. Read more here.    T...
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 More Signs Of Spring 2015 Check out this great photo ....We took a trip to Gaithersburg, MD this weekend ....Look what we found ...More signs that Spring is HERE! No matter where you find yourself this weekend I'm sure if you look around you'll find signs of Spring also! Have a great day! Thanks for stopping by and while you are here please CLICK on THE PROPERTY TRACKERS below to view some amazing homes for sale in our area!   
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What is the best east coast location for a spring vacation? The severe winter weather seems to be behind us and is a good time to return to a travel mode. What is the best east coast location for a spring vacation?Dolores has been looking at travel guides and brochures and it is time to select a destination for a spring vacation. Several friends have suggested Charleston or Savannah as outstanding cities to consider. What are your thoughts? Lilies, Conservatory Display, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA IMG 1484Photograph by Dolores KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs 
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Be Part of Celebrate! Gaithersburg   Restaurants, vendors and sponsors are invited to be part of the Celebrate! Gaithersburg in Olde Towne street festival on Sunday, June 14, 2015. Arts, crafts and commercial vendors, activity zone vendors, nonprofit organizations, activity booths, and political candidates are welcome. There are also opportunities for interactive demonstrations on community stages. Local restaurants are invited to apply for one of 15 spaces in the Taste of Gaithersburg. Booth fees vary. Explore the opportunities here.  This is a City of Gaithersburg announcement.   Chrysanthemum Festival, Longwood Gardens IMG 0458Photograph by Roy Kelley Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Pinterest Boards for Favorite Places: Longwood Gardens   Every real estate estate professional should have a presence on Pinterest. Creating boards on Pinterest is an exercise that does not require any original material. All you have to do is search for available pins on your selected topic and pin them to your board. The search bar to use is on the Pinterest site. Your imagination is the only limitation for Pinterest board topics. I have created Pinterest boards for some of our favorite places to visit and you may wish to do the same. There are many others that will be delighted to share their common interest topics.  This is the link for my Longwood Gardens board on Pinterest. Longwood Gardens is one of our favorite day trip destinations.   Orchid Extravaganza, Longwood Gardens, Kenne...
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Kentlands Progressive Dinner   The next Progressive Dinner is set for Saturday, April 18. If you haven't participated yet, go to our website, just click Progressive Dinners and check us out. This will be our fourth dinner. You can host or just participate. We'd love to have some new participants, so give it a try and join us for a fun evening. The cost is only $10 per person. Singles or couples are welcome This is a Kentlands Citizens Assembly announcement.   Conservatory, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA USA IMG 1480Photograph by Dolores KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs  
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Kentlands Community Clean Up, This Sunday, April 12th The Kentlands Community Clean Up will take place this Sunday, April 12, 2015 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Grab a bag, get out your gloves and pick up a stick at the Kentlands Clubhouse. They will give you directions.This is a Kentlands Community Foundation event and your efforts are needed to make it a great success. Orchids, Longwood Gardens IMG 1482Photograph by Dolores KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Book Recommendation: Entombed by Linda Fairstein   Dolores and I are in the process of reading all of the Alexandra Cooper crime novels by New York Times bestselling author Linda Fairstein. You may wish to read this series in order but that is not necessary for your reading pleasure. Entombed (2005) is novel #7 in this series and  includes information on the New York life of Edgar Allan Poe and much of this action adventure takes place in the setting of the New York Botanical Gardens. Use the above link for the author to access her website and to learn about all of her novels. GoodReads Review: Entombed From New York Times bestselling author and famed former Manhattan prosecutor Linda Fairstein comes a chilling new Alexandra Cooper novel,Entombed, in which Alex matches wits with the mas...
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Gaithersburg Green Month  The City of Gaithersburg invites you to participate in activities that celebrate and improve the environment during Gaithersburg Green Month. Join in a community "Green-Up Day" in neighborhoods and parks on April 11, celebrate achievements at an Environmental Awards Ceremony on April 20, do your part during "Make a Difference Day" on April 28, and explore the relationship between soil, water, the atmosphere, plants and animals at a free screening of Symphony of the Soil on April 29. Learn more about the events here. This is a City of Gaithersburg announcement. For out of the area readers, Gaithersburg is located in the heart of Montgomery County, Maryland in the north western suburbs of the District of Columbia. Conservatory Display, Longwood Gardens IMG 1479Ph...
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Strive to be worthy of recognition   “Don't worry when you are not recognized, but strive to be worthy of recognition.” - Abraham Lincoln   This quote was provided in a recent blog by Noah Seidenberg. Noah has a regular series of blogs in which he provides selected quotes. Quotes A Few Words That Mean So Much Part 46    Urn Plant, Aechmea fasciata, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA USA IMG 1505Photograph by Dolores KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
inGaithersburg Magazine   Mailed to all households in the spring and fall, inGaithersburg Magazine features general interest stories about life in our community. In the spring edition you'll learn about changes to the Stormwater Program Fee, the history of Logtown (the name of our community 250 years ago), new developments in Olde Towne, food and nutrition and high school mentoring programs, and an exploration of how the City uses GIS. Read the online version and back issues here. This is a City of Gaithersburg announcement and is being distributed as a community service.   Conservatory Display, Longwood Gardens IMG 0463Photograph by Roy Kelley Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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If you could retire tomorrow, what would you do?   When I posted this question on my Facebook timeline, I received some very interesting answers. Since I have retired after over 50 years as a real estate broker, I have some personal experience on this topic. I can assure you that you need to have a plan and the funding for the plan. Your answer to this question could become a good blog topic. If you could retire tomorrow, what would you do?   Pride of Madeira, 'Select Blue", Echium candicans, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA USA IMG 1476Photograph by Dolores KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Facebook Group: Flowers Heaven   The purpose of this blog is to encourage you to consider the use of Facebook groups to expand your social media influence in areas that reflect your personal and business interests. You may wish to create Facebook groups for the communities you serve or for the community activities you support. There are many groups for favorite places to visit and the groups allow members to post their comments and photographs and they will be seen by all of the active members. I like to photograph flowers so I belong to a number of Facebook groups that relate to the photography of flowers and plants. Flowers Heaven is a public Facebook group with over 47,000 members. You may wish to join this group if your enjoy photographs of flowers.   Blue Poppy, Meconopsis, 'Lingho...
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