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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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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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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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Friday Night Happy Hour in Kentlands   If you live in Kentlands, you will want to spend some time with your friends and neighbors at the Friday night Happy Hour at the Kentlands Clubhouse. The Kentlands Citizens Assembly posted a reminder notice that the Happy Hour will run from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on May 16, 2014. This is a free adults only event for all of the Kentlands residents. Plan to stop by before going out for dinner. The staff will be serving  wine, beer, soft drinks and snacks and the Kentlands Acoustic Jam will be providing special entertainment. Please call the Kentlands Clubhouse at 301-948-2071 to let them know that you will be attending.      Tulip, Spring Photowalk, Kentlands IMG 6030 Photograph by Roy Kelley Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Rabies Vaccination Clinics for Gaithersburg Dogs and Cats   Dogs and cats are required to have a rabies vaccination before obtaining a pet license in the City of Gaithersburg. Free rabies clinics are conducted at the Montgomery County Animal Services & Adoption Center in Derwood, and are offered from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on the third Sunday of each month, May 18 through October 19. Pets must be brought to the clinic by a responsible adult, with dogs secured on a leash, and cats and ferrets secured in a carrier. Clinic Dates (8 - 10:30 AM) Sunday, May 18, 2014 Sunday, June 15, 2014 Sunday, July 20, 2014 Sunday, Aug. 17, 2014 Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014 Sunday, Oct. 19, 2014 At these clinics, which are staffed by licensed veterinarians and experienced handlers, pets will receive a free rabies ...
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Brasserie Beck is now open in Kentlands   The newest restaurant in Kentlands opened on Tuesday.  Brasserie Beck, the Belgian eatery that is well known at its Washington, DC location has taken over the old location of O’Donnell’s Sea Grill.  The new restaurant, owned by Chef Robert Wiedmaier, is now taking limited reservations while the staff becomes familiar with the facilities. Brasserie Beck is known for its extensive Belgian beer list, mussels, beef carbonnade, steak and frites, tagliatelle with wild boar ragu and many other entrees. The restaurant is located at 311 Kentlands Boulevard, Kentlands, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878.     Tulip, Kentlands IMG 6021 Photograph by Roy Kelley Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Gaithersburg Book Festival, Saturday, May 17th   20,000 people are expected to attend the Gaithersburg Book Festival this Saturday, May 17, 2014.  There will be close to 100 featured authors and more than a dozen workshops. The hours are from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and the location is on the grounds of the Gaithersburg City Hall at 31 S. Summit Avenue. Admission is free. Follow this link to the website for a full schedule, a map of the event and parking instructions. There will be free shuttles from designated free parking areas. Gaithersburg Book Festival This festival is an official event of Children’s Book Week.     Colors of Spring, Kentlands IMG 5982 Photograph by Roy Kelley Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Gaithersburg Meals on Wheels needs Volunteer Drivers   Volunteer drives are needed to assist with the deliveries of meals by Gaithersburg Meals on Wheels. If you can spare a little time at mid-day on a regular basis, you will find this to be very rewarding work. You will meet some very nice people that will appreciate your kindness. The following notice was distributed by the Kentlands Citizens Assembly to support this cause. VOLUNTEER DRIVERS NEEDED:  Gaithersburg Meals on Wheels has an urgent need for drivers to deliver hot lunches and cold suppers weekdays at lunchtime to the elderly and shut-ins in the Gaithersburg area. Meals are prepared at Asbury Methodist Village, 333 Russell Ave., and picked up by drivers between 10:45 and 11:30 a.m. Monday-Friday. Containers are provided for c...
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Best Bett Dahlias for your home garden   Dahlias tend to grow very well in Montgomery County, Maryland.  You have to be careful with your plant selection because many dahlias grow tall and need to be staked. One of my favorites that does not need to be staked is the Best Bett dahlia that is also known as Mystic Sprit or Mystic Series. The blooms are in the pastel color of peach or apricot and the leaves of the bushy plant provide a lovely background for the flowers. These plants grow from 26” to 31” tall and 20” to 26” wide. It is now time to plant dahlias in our area and you will enjoy flowers from July until October. Enjoy your home gardens and the colors of the season.  Go to this Best Bett link for more information.     Dahlias, Best Bett, Longwood Gardens IMG_7442 Photograph by Roy...
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Book Recommendation:  The Walnut Tree by Charles Todd   I just finished reading The Walnut Tree (2012) by Charles Todd. This is a holiday tale by the New York Times bestselling author of the Inspector Ian Rutledge mysteries and the Bess Crawford mysteries. A mother and son writing team, they live in Delaware and North Carolina. Dolores and I have read all of the wonderful Charles Todd novels. The main character of this book is Lady Elspeth Douglas and the time frame is the beginning of the World War in 1914. Lady Elspeth finds herself in Paris as the German army approaches. She resists the advice to return to England and ends up abandoning her aristocratic world and trains as a nurse. Yes, this is a love story in the midst of the horror of war. I recommend this book as well as the Ian R...
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Petunias are blooming in Kentlands   You do not always need unusual flowers to add color to your planters and your gardens. A few petunias might do the job for you and they are available in a variety of colors. I like the petunias because the colors make wonderful photographs. Be sure to have your camera in hand for your neighborhood photowalks. Enjoy the colors of spring.     Colors of Spring, Kentlands, Gaithersburg, MD USA IMG 5941 Photograph by Roy Kelley Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Concert on the Lawn in Kentlands, Saturday, May 17th   The first Summer Concert on the Lawn in Kentlands was originally scheduled for this past Saturday, May 10, 2014. Due to the severe thunder storm predictions, the concert was rescheduled for Saturday, May 17th. The local reggae group I&I Riddim will be performing out by the gazebo from 6 to 8 p.m. Bring your family, tell your friends, get your best picnic blanket out of storage and join us this Saturday as we kick off our summer series and have a lot of fun! Call the Kentlands Clubhouse if you have any questions about this event. For out of the area readers, Kentlands is a planned neo-traditional community located in the City of Gaithersburg in the heart of Montgomery County, Maryland. Kentlands is one of the favorite residential are...
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 Can you identify the old cars in the family pictures?   Over the Mother’s Day weekend, I enjoyed taking a look at some of the old family photographs. This is a photograph of my mother posing next to my father's car. This would probably have been in the 1930's some time before they were married in 1936. My mother, Madge Roberts Kelley, was born in June, 1914, in Portsmouth, Virginia. My father was John J. Kelley. They lived in Portsmouth for their entire married life. Save those family photographs because they will be of great interest to future generations.   Do you know the model and year of this automobile?  
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Enjoy the colors of spring, photograph a tulip   In Kentlands, daffodils and tulips are a sure sign of spring. Tulips have an edge with photographers because they tend to be more colorful. Take a photowalk through your neighborhood and do take time to photograph the tulips. Life is better when there are flowers to photograph.   Tulip, Kentlands, Gaithersburg, Maryland USA IMG 5965 Photograph by Roy Kelley Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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By Fernando Herboso - Associate Broker MD, & VA, 301-246-0001 Serving Maryland, DC and Northern VA
(Maxus Realty Group of Samson Properties )
5 Secrets to Sell Your Home for the Most Money Secret #3 You may be planning to sell your house very soon Here are some secret home selling tips to make your home  attractive to a buyer.   You must perform certain steps to help you sell it at the highest potential your house could sell for.   Being just familiar with the market to price your home does not cut it anymore, I can assure you of that    The Internet has created more sophisticated buyers out there, and they are very intelligent to the buying process. You are not going to fool anyone with an overpriced house average at best...in need of repairs....Be careful how you present your homes to these buyers, they are relentless and have the right people to represent them    Did you know that price is only a portion of what influence...
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
The most unwanted flower   You probably have not given a lot of thought to the topic of your most unwanted flower. However, in many areas, dandelions are providing a lot of color to suburban lawns and home owners are trying to find a way to eliminate them. Before you dig up your dandelions, take a little time to look closely to enjoy their beauty and maybe even take a photograph or two. Enjoy your spring lawn care and gardening!      Dandelion, Spring Photowalk, Kentlands, Gaithersburg, MD IMG 5966 Photograph by Roy Kelley Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Concert on the Lawn in Kentlands   This Saturday, May 10, 2014 is the date of the first Summer Concert in Kentlands.  The following notice was distributed today by the Kentlands Citizens Assembly. There is no charge for this family event and guests are certainly welcome. We are going to be having our first performance in the 2014 Summer Concert on the Lawn Series this Saturday, May 10! Local reggae group I&I Riddim will be performing out by the gazebo from 6-8 pm. Bring your family, tell your friends, get your best picnic blanket out of storage and join us this Saturday as we kick off our summer series with style! Call the Kentlands Clubhouse if you have any questions about this event. For out of the area readers, Kentlands is a planned neo-traditional community located in the City of G...
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Retirees with excessive mortgage debt   DSNEWS reports continued concerns with the amount of debt that seniors are carrying into their retirement years. While the homeownership rate among Americans age 65 and older has remained at a constant 80 percent for the past decade, the percent of older Americans with outstanding mortgage debt has increased since the start of the housing crisis, according to a report released Wednesday by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Older Americans Carrying More Mortgage Debt This information should encourage every family to do everything that they can to pay off their mortgage debt before retirement if they will be living on a fixed income. Many retirees face unexpected high costs of medical care and are then unable to cope with their mortga...
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Pepco Rate Case Public Comment, Maryland Electricity Rates   The City of Gaithersburg distributed the following notice which should be of interest to all consumers in Maryland. Plan to attend one of the Maryland Public Service Commission public hearings if you wish to voice your opinions on proposed increases in retail rates for electricity. The Maryland Public Service Commission is hosting two evening sessions to receive public comment in connection with Pepco's application for an increase in its Maryland retail rates for the distribution of electric energy. The hearings will be held on May 12 at the Montgomery County Executive Office Building and on May 14 at the City of College Park City Hall, both at 7 p.m. More information here.     Daffodils, Kentlands Photowalk IMG 6106 Photogra...
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Kentlands pools to open on Saturday, May 24th   We are still talking about our severe winter weather and it is almost time for the Kentlands community pools to open. You will want to be sure that all of your family members have updated their facilities passes to be ready for the pool season. And, you may wish to do a little shopping for new swim suits. As usual, the season will close with the Annual Dog Swim on Labor Day.   This is the Pool Opening notice from the Kentlands Citizens Assembly The lap, social and baby pools will open every day beginning May 24 through September 1.  Any changes will be noted in the Express, on Facebook and the Kentlands website. The lap pool will be closed during Kentlands Kingfish Swim Team meets.  The Kingfish schedule will be available on the Kentlands ...
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What’s blooming in your neighborhood?   Nothing beats getting out and walking about to see what is going on in our communities. Put on your walking shoes and grab your camera and you will be ready to do a little photowalking. You might just meet some neighbors or contractors doing spring work. While you are out, photograph the flowers and blossoms that are providing the colors of spring. In Maryland, the long and severe winter certainly impacted the plants and flowers. I do not think our camellias will be blooming this season even though they were load with hundreds of buds. When you take your photographs of flowers and blossoms, include them in your blogs. Your prospects and your clients do love the spring colors. The snapshots in this blog were taken in Kentlands. For out of the area ...
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Book Recommendation: The Edge by Catherine Coulter   I just finished reading The Edge (1999) by Catherine Coulter. This novel is one of the 18 books in her FBI Thriller Series. We picked up this new book at one of our favorite thrift shops to try the author. I enjoyed the book and will add the others to our list to obtain from the library. This novel features FBI agent Ford “Mac” MacDougal as he investigates an incident that involved his sister Jilly running her Porsche off an Oregon cliff. There is plenty of action to maintain your interest. Read a good book this week for your personal enjoyment.     Spring Blossoms in Kentlands IMG 6096 Photograph by Roy Kelley Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Kentlands Happy Hour, Friday, May 16th   The Kentlands Citizens Assembly is sponsoring the May community Happy Hour at the Kentlands Clubhouse from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Friday May 16, 2014. This adults only event is a great time to spend some time with neighbors and to meet some of the new residents. Plan to spend some time at the Happy Hour before going out for your Friday night dinner. Wine, beer and snacks will be provided, please RSVP by calling 301-948-2071.   For out of the area readers, Kentlands is a planned neo-traditional community located in the City of Gaithersburg in the heart of Montgomery County, Maryland. Kentlands is one of the favorite communities for families that are relocated to the Metro Area of Washington, DC.  Ride On buses provide easy access from Kentlands...
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