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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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Passport Services in Gaithersburg, Maryland   Vacationing overseas or just want to be prepared for a last minute adventure? Passport services are available by appointment at City Hall, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.      To apply for a passport, you must bring a completed application, proof of U.S. citizenship, 2x2 inch color photograph, proof of identity containing your signature and physical description or photograph, and a check or money order. The cost for regular service is $135 for adults ages 16 and older and $105 for children ages 15 and under. Expedited service is an additional $60. Click here for complete details and passport requirements.     Azalea, Photograph by Roy Kelley Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Book Recommendation: Unwilling Accomplice by Charles Todd   Charles Todd is the author of the Bess Crawford mysteries, the Inspector Ian Rutledge Mysteries and two stand alone novels. A mother (Caroline Todd) and son writing team, they live in Delaware and North Carolina, respectively. A recent book, Unwilling Accomplice (2014) is a Bess Crawford mystery. Dolores and I really enjoy these novels. They are like comfort food for the mind. Bess Crawford is a World War I battlefield nurse and the setting for this novel is wartime France and England. A patient in her charge goes missing after being decorated for gallantry by King George and murders follow as Bess Crawford untangles the mystery with her friend Simon Brandon. The next Bess Crawford Mystery for our reading list is The Maharani's...
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Green Tomatoes Recipes   In a recent blog, Sharon Tara asked what can be done with the surplus of green tomatoes that are available as tomatoes are picked before they have damage from heavy frost. This is a great topic since I happen to love green tomatoes in many different kinds of recipes.  My comment on Sharon's blog was to go to Pinterest for a very large selection of green tomato recipes. The following link will show what was found after a quick search for Green Tomatoes Recipes. If you are not yet using Pinterest, it is worth the effort to take advantage of the free membership if you do nothing other than use it as a source for recipes.     Green Tomatoes, Photograph by Roy Kelley Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Autumn Gardening in Colonial Virginia   Did you know that many of our garden products are somewhat different than they were during the Colonial times in Virginia? The current Making History blog by Jessica A. Ross and presented by Colonial Williamsburg provides some the interesting history of pumpkins, parsnips and pomegranates. WHAT’S IN SEASON: PUMPKINS, PARSNIPS & POMEGRANATES Colonial Williamsburg is one of our favorite places to visit and Chef Dolores loves to spend time in the demonstration kitchens. If you enjoy Colonial American history, I suggest a subscription to the Making History blog.     Autumn in Kentlands, Photograph by Roy Kelley Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Not My Monkey at the Arts Barn in Kentlands   The circus has come to town and monkeys have broken loose, wreaking havoc everywhere in InterAct Story Theatre's Not My Monkey, a play about community and personal responsibility. This educational family theater production asks: How can a community work together to solve its problems, when everyone thinks it's not theirs to solve?   The show runs at the Arts Barn Saturdays and Sundays at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. through October 26. Come for a special "Pajama Party" performance on Friday, October 17 at 7 p.m. Kids can come in pajamas and enjoy milk and cookies after the show. Click here for tickets and information.     Photograph by Roy Kelley Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Book Recommendation:  Deadline by John Sandford   Dolores and I always enjoy the novels by John Sandford. His latest book is Deadline (2014), A Virgil Flowers Novel. This very entertaining book is the eighth of the Virgil Flowers series, in a law enforcement setting in Minnesota. Virgil is a very colorful character and you will certainly enjoy this series. These are action filled books that you will read in a day or two because you will not want to put them down. Use the above links for more information. If you have not read any of the John Sandford novels, you have a lot of catch up reading to do this winter. This author is a Pulitzer Prize winner for Feature Writing.   This is a list of the John Sandford novels that I have read. The Prey Series Shadow Prey (1990) Winter Prey (1993)  M...
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Autumn Colors in Kentlands: Chrysanthemums When I take my walks through Kentlands, our home community in Gaithersburg, Maryland, it is easy to see that chrysanthemums are among the most popular flowers for autumn displays. I like the variety of colors that are readly available at most of the garden centers and grocery stores at this time of the year.
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Longwood Gardens 2014 Chrysanthemum Festival   If you follow my blogs, you already know that Longwood Gardens, in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, is one of our favorite daytrip destinations. The annual Chrysanthemum Festival will be on view from October 25 through November 23, 2014. You will not want to miss this exhibit with over 80,000 chrysanthemum blooms in the four acre conservatory. One of the features will be the Thousand Bloom Mum which features over 1,300 blooms and is the largest of its kind grown outside of Asia. Visit the above links for all of the information you will need for a wonderful trip.     Chrysanthemum, Photograph by Roy Kelley Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Book Recommendation: Edge of Eternity by Ken Follett   A new novel that should definitely be on your fall reading list is Edge of Eternity (2014) by Ken Follett. With 1,100 pages, this is the third book of the Century Trilogy. The other two books in this series are Fall of Giants (2010) and Winter of the World (2012). If you have not yet read the first two books, you have some catching up to do. The Century Trilogy follows the fortunes of five intertwined families, American, German, Russian, English and Welsh, as they make their way through the twentieth century.  The Edge of Eternity covers the era of the 1960s through the 1980s. After you complete these books, there are many other outstanding books by this author. Use the above links for a complete list.     Autumn Wreath, Photograph ...
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Need a blog topic? Find a tree!   If you follow my blogs, you already know that I enjoy photography. It is easy to set aside the problems of the moment as you focus your attention and your camera on one of the gifts of nature. When you need a blog topic, just find a tree and take a photograph. You will think of something to say. This tree, in Kentlands, caught my attention because of the red leaves on the vine. The colors of autumn provide good blog topics.  Have a wonderful week with your camera in hand.     Autumn in Kentlands, Photograph by Roy Kelley Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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By Ann Marie Clements, Montgomery County & Frederick County
(Remax Realty Group)
Please join us at 8 Pavilion Drive, Gaithersburg for a fantastic Broker's Open Lunch tomorrow , Tuesday October 21 from 11:30 am to 3:00 pm! Spread the word to your colleagues! Offer your feedback to be entered in a drawing to win a $25 gift card! This home is beautiful and is priced at $449,000! See you there!MLS# - MC8481877
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New RE/MAX Realty Group Office at Crown, North Potomac, MD    Dolores and I attended the grand opening celebration of the new RE/MAX Realty Group office in Crown, an exciting new planned community in Montgomery County, Maryland. This definitely one of the most beautiful real estate offices in the area and it is located in an ideal location for agents seeking a long term opportunity in residential real estate. The address is 9711 Washingtonian Boulevard, North Potomac, Maryland 20878. The managing broker is Ken Crowley, 301-258-7757. The main office of RE/MAX Realty Group is located at 6 Montgomery Village Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD 20879.  
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Spooky Pooch Howl-o-ween Celebration at Hillwood Estate   Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens is one of our favorite places to visit in Washington, DC. Dolores and I are annual members. Dog owners will love the special events that are part of the Spooky Pooch Howl-o-ween Celebration that will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, October 25, 2014.  There will be costume competition for the owners and their pets. If you do not have a dog, there will be an opportunity to select a new best friend in the event sponsored by Lucky Dog Animal Rescue.          Enjoy Halloween fun with your costumed canine at Hillwood! Spooky Pooch Howl-o-ween Celebration Saturday, October 25, 2-4pm   Schedule of Events:  2:15-2:45 pm Behind-the-Scenes Hike with director of horticulture Brian Barr (the trail wi...
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Halloween Piano Recital at the Kentlands Clubhouse   Yanni's Piano Studio will be hosting a Halloween piano recital on Thursday, October 30th at 7 p.m. at the Kentlands clubhouse. The event is open for both Lakelands and Kentlands residents and will feature piano students in our community performing piano music in their Halloween costumes. It's one of their annual events and once again, they would like to share the music and joy with their friends and neighbors. The students ages are from 4 to16. Refreshments will be served after the performance.   Chrysanthemum, Brookside Gardens IMG_1707 Photograph by Roy Kelley Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Pasta for Police Fundraiser at Mamma Lucia   The Gaithersburg Police Foundation (GPF) is hosting its second Pasta for Police event at a popular local Italian restaurant. Mamma Lucia in the Fallsgrove Center is generously donating 20% of its sales to the GPF, which helps support the police department with items that fall outside its operating budget, such as K9 training gear, a new thermal imaging device to help find missing persons or fleeing suspects, and our Shop with a Cop event to benefit at-risk Gaithersburg children. So whether you dine in or pick up, your Mamma Lucia dining dollars on October 22 from 5 p.m. until closing will help support local police officers. The restaurant is located at 14921 Shady Grove Road. No coupon is necessary, just bring your appetite. Pasta for Police ...
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
A surprise sketch   You never know what you will see next when you are active on social media. I have Facebook friends from around the world because of common interests in photography. One of my Facebook friends in India, Ignatious Kalayanthani, uses a sketch for his profile picture and he surprised me by sending my image that he sketched.  His reference material was from my profile photographs. I thought he did a pretty good job. What do you think? Ignatious Kalayanthani    
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Delicata Squash Recipes   Chef Dolores brought home some delicata squash from her shopping trip and was telling be about the great variety of recipes available for delicata squash. So, I was compelled to create a Delicata Squash Recipes board on Pinterest. If you will click on the link, you will have access to the recipes I have pinned on this board. If you wish to create your own Pinterest board, these are the recipes you will find with a quick search for Delicata Squash Recipes. As you will see, there is a very large supply of recipes. Blog about the recipes that you decide to try. Please follow my boards on Pinterest.  
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Fall Leaf Collection in Kentlands   The City of Gaithersburg's loose leaf collection is available to single family homes and townhouses in the fall. The pick ups are made weekly on your regular recycling day (Thursday), however, during the heaviest periods, they may be one or two days behind. Leaves must be placed at the street curb by 7 a.m. on your recycling day for pick up. Leaves placed in alleys or mews will not be collected. When the loose leaf collection period has ended, leaves will be collected by the City's recycling contractor when bagged in biodegradable brown paper bags and placed at the curb by 7 a.m. on your weekly recycling day. Please refer to the Recycling Service Summary for information about preparing items for weekly recycling service collection at the City of Gaith...
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Kentlands Fall Field Day Reminder   The Kentlands Fall Field Day is scheduled for this Saturday, October 18, 2014 from 1 p.m to 4 p.m. on the Kentlands clubhouse lawn. This is a family event that you will not want to miss. Please note that the rain date is Sunday, October 19th.        Fall Field Day When Saturday, October 18, 2014 1:00pm - 4:00pm     *Rain Date*  Sunday, October 19, 2014     Where Kentlands Clubhouse Lawn 485 Tschiffely Square Road Gaithersburg, MD 20878This event has been sponsored by: Calling all little farmers and grown-up farmers to the clubhouse lawn!    We are hosting a Fall Field Day, this Saturday from 1-4pm, to pay tribute to the Harvest season.    There will be a moon bounce, corn hole, bobbing for donuts, field events, contests, and light refreshments. Feel f...
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