Singer Songwriter Concert Series - Jon Langford   March 07, 2015 Arts Barn in Kentlands | 07:30 PM - 10:00 PM This announcement was published by the City of Gaithersburg, Maryland. Arts on the Green continues its Singer Songwriter series with Jon Langford. On Saturday, March 7, Langford will lead a workshop at 3 p.m. and perform in concert at 7:30 p.m. at the Arts Barn, 311 Kent Square Road in Gaithersburg. Best known for his work in the The Mekons and the Waco Brothers, Langford has been a leading pioneer in the assimilation of folk/country music into punk rock since the genre’s first evolution more than 30 years ago. Langford will perform a solo acoustic concert in the intimate 99-seat Arts Barn theater, with his song choices reflecting an eclectic take on Americana, folk and country ... 03/03/2015

Interested in Serving on the Kentlands Community Foundation Board?   The following notice is being distributed by the Kentlands Community Foundation: Applications are now being accepted for consideration to serve on the KCF Board of Directors for a three-year term beginning July 1, 2015. Contact Carrie Dietz and John Ingrassia at kentlands@kentlands.org for more information.   Kentlands Photowalk IMG 0497Photograph by Roy Kelley Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs 03/02/2015

Gaithersburg Employee & Team of the Quarter   This announcement is being distributed by the City of Gaithersburg, Maryland: Employee and Team of the Quarter Awards were recently given to GIS Manager Yeon Kim, Chief Accountant Angela Woo, and Poseidon's Team, an animal response group made up of Frank Johnson, Lisa Holland, Sylvester Ferguson and Wade Caron. Yeon was recognized for working to raise awareness of the City's GIS function and her leadership in developing a new information application for residents. Angela was recognized for efforts to save money for City employees by renegotiating fees and benefits associated with the City's retirement plans. Poseidon's Team, which includes representatives from Animal Control, Legal Services and the Police Department, was successful in seizin... 03/02/2015

Pansy, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland IMG 0523   “Flowers seem intended for the solace of ordinary humanity.” ~ John Ruskin   We still have deep snow on the ground in Kentlands. Spring weather and flowers will be very welcome.   Pansy, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland IMG 0523 Photograph by Roy Kelley Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs 03/02/2015

Kentlands 2015 Facilities Pass Updates    Updating facilities passes for 2015 is now taking place.  This notice is being circulated by the Kentlands Citizens Assembly. Please come by the Clubhouse to update your pass(es) and sign up for your Guest Pass prior to the pool opening on Saturday, May 23.  Passes will not be updated on Memorial Day. Just a few guidelines on updating passes: Avoid long lines when the pool opens by updating your passes beginning February 17 and throughout March, April and early May. Please bring the passes for your whole family to the Clubhouse at one time to have them updated. There will be four days of extended hours (see below) for you to update your pass(es).  If you cannot update your pass during regular and/or extended hours, you may drop your pass(es) off... 03/01/2015

Open Mike at the Kentlands Mansion   Sing, tell a joke, recite poetry. All unplugged styles of music, poetry & performance welcome. Beer, wine & non-alcoholic beverages served. March 6, April 3 & May 1, 2015 8 - 11 p.m. $10 Please click on the following link for frequently asked questions and helpful hints for performers. Open Mike at the Mansion   Kentlands Mansion 320 Kent Square Road Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878    Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland USA IMG 0541Photograph by Roy Kelley Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs 03/01/2015

Orchids, Longwood Gardens Conservatory, Kennett Square, PA  IMG 1833   “I have discovered in life that there are ways of getting almost anywhere you want to go, if you really want to go.” – Langston Hughes   Orchids, Longwood Gardens Conservatory, Kennett Square, PA  IMG 1833 Photograph by Roy Kelley Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs 02/28/2015

Broadway Sing-Along at the Kentlands Mansion on Sunday Afternoon   There will be a Broadway Sing-Along at the Kentlands Mansion on Sunday afternoon, March 1, 2015 at 3 p.m. Spend the afternoon belting out show tune favorites. Lyric sheets will be provided. The cost is $10. The Kentlands Community Chorus provides musicians and a song leader.  Kentlands Mansion 320 Kent Square Road, Kentlands Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878    Kentlands Photowalk + Imagination IMG 0498 A Photograph by Roy Kelley Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs 02/28/2015

Kentlands Acoustic Jam   The following notice is being distributed by the Kentlands Community Foundation: Do you Do Music? The Foundation is jazzed to introduce an on-going program: Acoustic Jam Sessions. Held the first and fourth Tuesdays of each month, the sessions are open to all regardless of where you live or what your skill level is, so please join the fun! For more information or get in on the set list ahead of time please contact: kentlandsjam@gmail.com.   Kentlands Photowalk IMG 0562Photograph by Roy Kelley Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs 02/27/2015

Honey Moon Viognier, 2012, California Wine   Honey Moon Viognier, 2012, is an inexpensive California white wine that we purchased at the Trader Joe's store in Williamsburg, Virginia. If you are not familiar with Viognier wines, this is a good one to sample for a new experience. “The Honey Moon 2012 Viognier had a nose full of peaches and nectarines. There was also a great concentration of jasmine, minerals, and candied lemon peel. The wine was similar in flavor with the addition of honey, apricots, and white pepper. The acidity in this wine was actually higher than some Viognier I’ve had in the past but it’s not too acidic. It’s more food friendly then most and will certainly stand up to creamy sauces or cheese.  The finish was medium in length with the white pepper and citrus notes sti... 02/27/2015

Kentlands House & Garden Tour   The following notice is being distributed by the Kentlands Community Foundation: We're gearing up for a wonderful Kentlands House and Garden Tour on May 9, 2015. Many houses, an awesome vendor fair, live music and arts and a chance to view Kentlands at its best! Please contact Katy Thoms at katythoms@comcast.net for more information.   Spoon Chrysanthemum, 'Redwing', Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA USA IMG 0249Photograph by Roy Kelley Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs 02/26/2015

Extraordinary Gaithersburg:  Sherman Ealy     This announcement was published by the City of Gaithersburg, Maryland: Sherman Ealy has been a crossing guard with the Montgomery County Police Department for 25 years. All but one of those years has seen him dutifully manning the crosswalks and streets in front of Gaithersburg Elementary School, ensuring safety for thousands of youngsters, many of whom are now grown and have children of their own. Sherman's attentive services have also helped students at St. Martin of Tours, Summit Hall, Brown Station, Ronald McNair and Dufief Elementary Schools. When asked what he likes most about his job, Sherman replied, "The children's smiles are what get me through my day." He will be recognized with a proclamation at an upcoming Mayor and City Council... 02/26/2015

Book Recommendation: Night Watch by Linda Fairstein   Night Watch (2012) by Linda Fairstein is the 14th novel in her Alexandra Cooper series. Alex is a prosecutor in the Sex Crimes Unit of the district attorney's office in Manhattan. This book is easy to recommend if you enjoy crime novels and want to learn more about some of the very interesting areas of New York City. If you read one of the novels, you will be anxious to read the entire series. This book should be available in your local library and the Kindle Edition is available on Amazon for $7.99. Books by Linda Fairstein   Night Watch Reviews by goodreads   New York Times bestselling author Linda Fairstein returns with a ripped-from-the-headlines thriller that takes Alexandra Cooper into the dark underside of New York City’s most... 02/25/2015

Do You Know About The Arts Barn Pub In Kentlands?     This notice is being distributed by the City of Gaithersburg, Maryland:   Arts on the Green, the City's premier center for the performing and visual arts that encompasses both the Arts Barn and Kentlands Mansion, invites you to savor the unique ambiance of The Pub.   Located in the Arts Barn, The Pub opens one hour before and during the intermission of most stage shows. Enjoy wines by the glass, Flying Dog beer and non-alcoholic beverages in a quaint bistro setting.   Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland USA IMG 0569Photograph by Roy Kelley Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs 02/25/2015

Book Recommendation: Silent Mercy by Linda Fairstein   Dolores and I really like the crime novels by New York Times bestselling author Linda Fairstein and are in the process of reading all of them. One of the side benefits of her novels is that you will learn much about New York City as you enjoy these crime stories. Silent Mercy (2011) is novel #13 in her series featuring prosecutor Alexandra Cooper. Linda Fairstein was chief of the Sex Crimes Unit of the district attorney's office in Manhattan for more than two decades and is America's foremost legal expert on sexual assault and domestic violence. She is a graduate of the University of Virginia School of Law which I also attended.  Novels by Linda Fairstein   It's the middle of the night. Prosecutor Alexandra Cooper is called to Harle... 02/24/2015

Poinsettias, Longwood Gardens Conservatory IMG 1842   "My garden is my most beautiful masterpiece." - Claude Monet    Longwood Gardens, in Kennett Square, PA is one of our favorite day trip destinations. It is a wonderful place to visit at any time of the year.   Poinsettias, Longwood Gardens Conservatory, Kennett Square, PA IMG 1842 Photograph by Roy Kelley Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs 02/24/2015

Book Recommendation: Sweepers by P. T. Deutermann   P. T. Deutermann has written 16 outstanding novels and I recommend all of his books for your reading list. Sweepers (1997) was not available at our public library so I read the Kindle edition which is priced at $7.99 on Amazon. Use the links to learn more about this retired naval captain, his naval career and his writing career. Books by P. T. Deutermann   The U.S. Navy made him the ultimate killer. Now they can't stop him... It begins with a routine police investigation. A beautiful woman is dead. A detective needs answers. And a newly appointed Pentagon admiral is scrambling for his career and for his life. Suddenly, the inner ring of the Pentagon is being rocked by a living nightmare: a Sweeper-a trained covert assassin, an ex-SEAL ... 02/23/2015

Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland IMG 0559   "The best way to predict your future is to create it." - Abraham Lincoln   One of the best way to get know your community and get a little exercise at the same time is to take photowalks. I, of course, need to make a few stops to enjoy the bounty of nature.   Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland IMG 0559 Photograph by Roy Kelley Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs 02/23/2015

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Lost and Found in Kentlands   The following notice is being distributed by the Kentlands Citizens Assembly: Have you lost any personal items, such as prescription glasses, sunglasses, or keys?  Please check with the Clubhouse front desk staff at 301-948-2071 to see if other items have been turned in. Please come to the Clubhouse during business hours ONLY (Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm) to describe and reclaim any item you may be missing.  Lost item(s) will be held for ninety days.  If not claimed, item(s) will be donated to a charitable organization. We also have lost pool items - bathing suits, t-shirts, sandals, goggles, etc.  Again, you are asked to come to the Clubhouse during business hours only to reclaim missing items.  These types of lost items will be held until the end ... 02/22/2015