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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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State of Emergency Lifted in Gaithersburg   Effective at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, October 30, 2012, the Acting City Manager has lifted the state of emergency for the City of Gaithersburg. The City will be open for business as usual on Wednesday, October 31, 2012. All facilities will be open, and programs and activities will take place as originally scheduled. City employees should report per their normal work schedule.Recycling pickup will resume on a normal schedule beginning Wednesday, October 31, 2012. Leaf pick up is also currently underway, with pick ups scheduled on your normal recycling day. Leaf pick up will continue through the last week in December. Large tree limbs and other yard waste will be collected per the City's bulk pick-up schedule, generally on a neighborhood's first recyc...
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Food Safety Is Crucial For East Coast Residents As Hurricane Sandy Approaches Posted by Catherine Cochran, Public Affairs Specialist, Food Safety and Inspection Service Hurricane Sandy could bring wind, flooding, heavy rain and possibly snow to the East Coast, and the Food Safety and Inspection Service urges people to take steps now to ensure they have access to safe food. Power outages and flooding that often result from weather emergencies compromise the safety of stored food, and planning ahead can minimize the risk of foodborne illness. The publication “A Consumer’s Guide to Food Safety: Severe Storms and Hurricanes” can be downloaded and printed for reference during a power outage. FSIS’ YouTube video “Food Safety During Power Outages” also has instructions for keeping frozen and r...
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Hurricane Sandy Alerts, Montgomery County, Maryland   Shelters:  Beginning at noon on Monday, Montgomery County will open shelters at  the following locations: White Oak Community Recreation Center, people and pets, at 1700 April La. Silver Spring; the Activity Center at Bohrer Park for people only, at 506 S. Frederick Ave., Gaithersburg; and the Mid- County Community Recreation Center for people only, 2004 Queensguard Rd., Silver Spring.  Those going to shelters are advised to bring prescription medicines, critical phone numbers, and any comfort items such as personal pillows. Residents taking their pets to the White Oak shelter are advised that the shelter will be capable of housing dogs, cats, and small animals such as guinea pigs and rabbits. The shelter will be staffed by the Count...
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Brookside Gardens:  Flower Photography in Montgomery County, MD   Dolores and I always enjoy our visits to Brookside Gardens, in the Wheaton Regional Park in Montgomery County, Maryland.  The gardens are beautiful and the special exhibits are outstanding.  The location in the Maryland suburbs of the District of Columbia makes Brookside Gardens a travel destination for visitors from around the world.   Local residents know that Brookside Gardens will provide a special place to take guests at any time of the year.   Enjoy the colors of autumn with your camera in hand.   Brookside Gardens, Flowers IMG_5260 1     Brookside Gardens, Flowers IMG_5228     Brookside Gardens, Flowers IMG_5226     Coleus,Brookside Gardens, Flowers IMG_5227     Brookside Gardens, Flowers IMG_5230     Brookside Ga...
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City of Gaithersburg Weather-related Cancellations and Notices   Liberal leave is in effect for non-essential City of Gaithersburg personnel on Monday, Oct. 29.Notifications for Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 29 and 30:- It is anticipated that the Activity Center at Bohrer Park will be opened on Monday as one of Montgomery County's regional shelters, operated by the American Red Cross. Details will be posted as available.- Senior and Youth Centers closed.- Activity Center opening at 8 a.m. except when activated as an emergency shelter- All morning, afternoon and evening classes, activities and sports are cancelled. Water Exercise Classes held at the Quince Orchard Swim & Tennis Club are also cancelled for today.-Other City facility closures and meeting statuses will be determined on Monday, ...
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Register for Gaithersburg Winter Youth, Teen Sports   Registration is now open for Winter Youth and Teen Sports Programs in the City of Gaithersburg.  Winter offerings include basketball and volleyball.  Gaithersburg Sports leagues offer one practice and one game per week, allowing youth and their families time for other activities.  Additionally the City is offering Start Smart™ programs for 4 and 5 year olds in basketball.  Start Smart is an international program designed to introduce youth along with their parents to the world of sports.  Registration is on a first come, first served basis, and some programs have limited space.  The registration deadline is November 13.  Start Smart registration is limited to the first 20 participants.  The City cannot guarantee entry into a program ...
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Gaithersburg Residents to Have "Coffee with a Cop"   The Gaithersburg Police Department will be hosting “Coffee with a Cop” at the Village Green Restaurant located at 120 North Frederick Avenue on Monday, November 5, 2012, from 8 to 10 a.m.  This is an opportunity for citizens to speak with officers in a casual atmosphere with no formal agenda.  Officers will be on hand to answer questions about crime and quality-of-life issues in neighborhoods and on roadways.  For more information about the Gaithersburg Police Department please visit www.gaithersburgmd.gov/police, or call 301-258-6400.  This notice was provided by the City of Gaithersburg, Maryland. Posted on ActiveRain as a community service.  Character counts in Gaithersburg. Chihuly Exhibit, VMFA IMG_7759 Photograph by Dolores Kell...
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State of Emergency Declared in Gaithersburg, MarylandGaithersburg Mayor Sidney Katz and Acting City Manager Tony Tomasello have declared a state of emergency for the City of Gaithersburg effective at 6 a.m., Monday, October 29, 2012, as authorized under the Annotated Code of Maryland and the City Code. The state of emergency activates the City's emergency management plan and requires all essential City employees to report to work and remain on-duty until relieved. During the state of emergency all City facilities will be closed to the public and non-essential employees should not report to work. Posted on ActiveRain as a community service.  Character counts in Gaithersburg. Glass Vessels, VMFA, Chihuly Exhibit IMG_7773 Photograph by Dolores Kelley using a Canon PowerShot S90 camera. Roy...
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Celebrate Howl-O-Ween With Your Furry Friends Wear your costume for a cause Generation Wags, an organization dedicated to spreading awareness about pet abuse and neglect, is throwing a Halloween bash to benefit animals in the Gaithersburg, Md. area. On Saturday, Oct. 27, dogs and owners can put on their costumes for a three-mile brisk walk/run with fellow animal lovers, beginning at Fleet Feet Sports (255 Kentlands Blvd., Gaithersburg, Md.). The festivities continue with a Halloween party (235 Kentlands Blvd., Gaithersburg, Md.) where miniature pinschers from a local rescue shelter will be up for adoption. Guests will also have a chance to learn more about volunteer jobs and fostering animals. Families are encouraged to attend, as well as get their pictures taken in costume with their f...
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Hurricane Sandy Update – October 26, 2012   ALERT GAITHERSBURG   Hurricane Sandy has the potential to make an impact to the Mid-Atlantic region beginning late Sunday. Although the track of the storm is still uncertain, Montgomery County residents should prepare for heavy rain, tropical storm force wind gusts (35 mph), and downed tree and power lines. Following is some information to help Montgomery County residents, businesses, and community groups prepare: ** Stay Informed **Know how to get information even if you have no power. Make sure you have a battery-operated or crank radio in your emergency kit. You can also follow Montgomery County updates on Twitter and Facebook through your mobile device.• Montgomery County Government on Twitter - http://twitter.com/MontgomeryCoMD• Montgomer...
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Leaf Raking Advice in Anticipation of Hurricane Sandy   Gaithersburg, MD – (October 25, 2012)   In anticipation of potentially heavy rains and high winds associated with any effects of Hurricane Sandy, Gaithersburg's Public Works Department is urging residents to either suspend or modify leaf raking activities this weekend and into early next week. If it is possible to delay leaf raking until after the effects of the storm have passed, that would be preferred.  If you are raking leaves, please do not rake them into gutters and streets.  Rake them into grassy areas behind the curb line to allow rain water to flow into catch basins.  This will help prevent catch basins from getting clogged during the storm, and will also help prevent street flooding.  If you already have leaves raked in t...
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Tips on Saving   Guest blog provided by our friends at Olde Key Title in Maryland The article titled “Savings advice you can bank on”, written by Katherine Boyle and published in The Washington Post, provides individuals with tips on saving.  GENERAL TIPS 1.       Don’t do it alone.Make saving money as seamless as possible by automatically transferring money from your checking to your savings account on a monthly basis.This is exactly what your 401(k) does. 2.       Have more than one savings account.“Separating your savings into accounts for necessities, vacations, emergencies, and large expenditures helps you organize your budget.” 3.       Know where to put savings.If you are saving money for your retirement, put money into a 401(k).If you are saving money for a down payment on a hou...
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Montgomery County, Maryland Traffic Safety Notice There may be cameras at selected intersections throughout Montgomery County, Maryland to photograph cars impinging on the pedestrian crosswalk as they come to a stop at a red light. In fact, there is a solid white line JUST BEFORE the pedestrian crosswalk at all intersections and if cars do not stop BEFORE THE SOLID WHITE LINE they will be photographed and issued a ticket. Visitors need to know that there are also many speed cameras in Montgomery County.  Drivers need to carefully watch and observe the speed limits.  Favorite camera placements seem to be where there is a quick speed limit reduction. Drive carefully and watch for bikers.  A school bus hit a biker this week. American Indian Trade Blankets, VMFA, Chihuly Exhibit IMG_7747 Ph...
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AN IDLING CAR IS A CAR THIEF'S BEST FRIEND - STATE POLICE LAUNCH EDUCATION AND ENFORCEMENT CAMPAIGN   Maryland State Police Press Release  (PIKESVILLE, MD) – As cold weather approaches, Maryland State Police are launching a campaign to warn drivers that an unoccupied vehicle with its engine running is an open invitation to car thieves who are prowling neighborhoods, convenience stores, and gas stations, looking for the easy steal. Troopers across Maryland will be working to educate drivers that leaving a vehicle running, or with the keys in it, are the quickest ways to have it stolen. Leaving a vehicle unoccupied with the engine running is also illegal. Violators fortunate enough to find their vehicle still there when they return, just might find a state trooper waiting to issue a cita...
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Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Opens Chihuly Exhibit Dolores and I attended the members only viewing of the new Chihuly at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts exhibit that opened on October 20, 2012.  This is a major exhibition of work by internationally known glass artist Dale Chihuly.  The exhibit will be available until February 10, 2013.  This is the second group of photographs from our recent visit.  Let me know if you get tired of Chihuly pictures.  Look at my Facebook album for more photographs from this very special exhibit at VMFA.  Enjoy the colors of autumn with your camera in hand.  Fiori Boat, Niijima Floats, Chihuly, VMFA IMG_7721   Fiori Boat, Niijima Floats, Chihuly, VMFA IMG_7724   Fiori Boat, Niijima Floats, Chihuly, VMFA IMG_7722   Persian Ceiling, VMFA, Chihuly Exhibit IM...
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(Maxus Realty Group of Samson Properties )
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Photowalking at Brookside Gardens:  Flower Photography in Maryland   Dolores and I always enjoy our visits to Brookside Gardens, in the Wheaton Regional Park in Montgomery County, Maryland.  The gardens are beautiful and the special exhibits are outstanding.  The location in the Maryland suburbs of the District of Columbia makes Brookside Gardens a travel destination for visitors from around the world. Local residents know that Brookside Gardens will provide a special place to take guests at any time of the year. Enjoy the colors of autumn with your camera in hand. Brookside Gardens, Flowers IMG_5201   Brookside Gardens, Plants IMG_5202   Brookside Gardens, Flowers IMG_5197   Brookside Gardens, Flowers IMG_5199   Brookside Gardens, Flowers IMG_5206   Coneflower, Brookside Gardens, Flowe...
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Dahlias at Brookside Gardens:  Colors of Autumn in Maryland    Brookside Gardens, in the Wheaton Regional Park, is one of the very favorite places to spend a few hours when you are in Montgomery County, Maryland. The gardens are beautiful enough to attract visitors from around the world and the special exhibits are outstanding. One of our favorite annual exhibits is the Dahlia Show that takes place each year.  We are always amazed by the beautiful dahlias that compete for the top awards.  These photographs are from the recent show. Enjoy the colors of autumn with your camera in hand. Dahlia, Brookside Gardens, Dahlia Show IMG_7199   Dahlia, Brookside Gardens, Dahlia Show IMG_7193   Dahlia, Brookside Gardens, Dahlia Show IMG_7195   Dahlia, Brookside Gardens, Dahlia Show IMG_7190   Dahli...
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Chihuly at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts   Dolores and I attended the members only viewing of the new Chihuly at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts exhibit that opened on October 20, 2012.  This is a major exhibition of work by internationally known glass artist Dale Chihuly.  The exhibit will be available until February 10, 2013.  Visitors from around the world will be visiting Richmond, Virginia to see and enjoy the amazing works by Chihuly. "Chihuly’s art remains at the cutting edge of the technical and virtuoso possibilities of glass as a medium, and this exhibition will include many iconic works for which Chihuly is known — Ikebana, Mille Fiori, Chandeliers, Tabac Baskets, Venetians, Boats, Persian Ceiling — as well as site-specific installations, taking advantage of our soaring A...
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Pincushion Flowers, Kentlands: Photo Editing Tips   When you are photographing flowers, it is good to keep the original image in the natural color.  However, it you want to experiment with your iPiccy.com photo editing, you can select your favorite colors.  Photo ID secret:  When the image numbers of my photographs are followed by a letter such as A or B, the photographs have been edited.  I recommend this to you as well.  When you wish to save changed images to your computer, just add a letter or your preferred code. I store photographs on Flickr.  From Flickr, I can select the size of the image and copy and past them to blogs.  After the edited photographs are on your computer, you can move the images to Facebook album with up to 200 photographs per album.   Enjoy the colors of the se...
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