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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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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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Calling All Artists: PRIDE T-shirt Design ContestCalling all artists in Montgomery County! Design the official t-shirt for Pride in the Plaza and you could win a $1,000 VISA gift card! Submissions due by May 15. Let your creativity shine and help us celebrate diversity! Details at https://ow.ly/LQa850Rn1TF This is a Montgomery County, Maryland announcement.    Orchids, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania USA IMG 2494Canon PowerShot G11 Camera, f/4.5, 1/160 sec., ISO-100, 30 mm., No flashPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Vendor Connection Summit, Thursday, April 25The Montgomery County Office of Procurement will host a “Vendor Connection Summit” from 9 a.m. to noon on Thursday, April 25, at the Silver Spring Civic Building. Any company or business that is interested in doing business with County Government is encouraged to attend—and they do not have to be companies located in the County. There is no fee to attend.The Silver Spring Civic Building is located at 1 Veterans Pl. in Downtown Silver Spring, near the Silver Spring Metrorail Red Line station.More than 50 prime contractors, government agencies and local resources are expected to be represented at the expo-style event. Attendees can meet with prime contractors that currently have a contract with Montgomery County and discuss potential subcontract...
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New Maryland Law For Motor Scooters and Mopeds   On October 1, 2012, new Maryland vehicle laws will take effect that require all motor scooters and mopeds to be titled and insured, while all operators and passengers must wear a helmet and eye protection. These new requirements are in addition to the existing law that requires all motor scooter and moped operators to possess a valid driver's license or a moped operator's permit.  All drivers and passengers of motor scooters and mopeds will be required to wear motorcycle helmets that meet safety standards set by the United States Department of Transportation. Drivers and passengers must also wear eye protection, unless the vehicle is equipped with a windscreen.  Motor scooter and moped owners will be required to insure their vehicles. The...
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Good morning to all! Be sure to have your camera in hand when you are out and about today. Waterlily, Longwood Gardens, Imagination IMG_3298 A Photograph by Roy Kelley using a Canon PowerShot G11 Camera. Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Have a wonderful weekend with your camera in hand! Hibiscus, Longwood Gardens, Imagination IMG_3337 A Photograph by Roy Kelley using a Canon PowerShot G11 Camera. Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
  Gaithersburg Mosquito Control  The City of Gaithersburg Mosquito Control Program ’s major goal is to solicit public involvement to implement a proactive mosquito-borne disease prevention program. The program emphasizes the public health aspects of disease prevention, and concentrates on mosquito surveillance, larviciding, and public education for the control of mosquitoes and arboviral diseases such as the West Nile Virus (WNV). Program Objectives Gaithersburg ’s Mosquito Control Program's major objectives are to: Solicit public participation in reducing the health risk associated with infectious mosquito vectors through public education initiatives; Provide homeowners with site visits, information and encouragement to eliminate potential breeding sites in pools and containers around ...
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DC Metro Housing Market:  New Contracts and Inventory for August   NEW CONTRACTS New contracts unseasonably strong in August, highest August-level since 2005. There were 4,482 new contracts signed in August in the metro area, up 7.5 percent from this time last year.  While the number of new contracts declined slightly from July, the 1.9 percent decline is less than the 10-year July to August average of -7.2 percent.  As with sales, all property segments posted year-over-year gains in new contracts with condos leading the way at 15.7 percent.  Demand for condos remains strong, and is likely driven by their more competitive price points.   The number of new contracts for detached homes and townhomes rose 2.3 and 9.9 percent respectively compared to August 2011. INVENTORY Active listings a...
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
We Remember 9/11   Dolores and I spent much of the day on 9/11/12 at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, Virginia.  They had a very special exhibit in memory of 9/11/01. This is a wonderful museum and we recommend it as a travel destination.  There is much to see and you will need to allow several hours for a visit.  When we visit the museum, we like to have lunch in the Tun Tavern on the second level. Yes, you will want to have your camera in hand to record your visit. 9/11 Exhibit, National Museum of the Marine Corps IMG_6501 9/11 Exhibit, National Museum of the Marine Corps IMG_6500 9/11Timeline, National Museum of the Marine Corps IMG_6502 9/11 Pentagon Building Fragment, Exhibit, National Museum of the Marine Corps IMG_6503 9/11 World Trade Center I-Beam, National ...
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
DC Metro Housing Market: Home Prices The metro median home price remains virtually unchanged from July, but is up $29K from last year. At $385,000, the median home price in the DC metro area is 8.1 percent higher than August 2011.  This is the seventh consecutive year-over-year increase for home prices, which is being driven by strong demand and consistently low inventories.  Historically, median prices tend to decrease between July and August, falling eight out of the last 10 years.  The low inventory and strong sales appear to be keeping prices at July levels this year.  All but two jurisdictions in the metro area had year-over-year price gains in August, the highest occurring in Alexandria City where the median price rose 23.3 percent to $484,000.  Across the metro area, the median p...
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At-Home Technology Helps Seniors to Remain Independent Most seniors would agree that one of their biggest concerns about growing older is the eventual loss of their independence. They worry that as they become unable to engage in certain activities of daily living, they will become a burden on loved ones or have to move into an expensive nursing home or assisted living facility. Fortunately, technological advances are offering seniors a variety of options to avoid unnecessary early institutionalization and allow them to stay in their homes if that is where they want to remain. A recent article on MSNBC.com examined these at-home monitoring systems and how they allow seniors to remain independent while providing families peace of mind. Technology has come a long way since the days of dev...
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Kentlands Go Green's Upcoming Activities   This notice is from the Kentlands Community Foundation.   What happens at the dump stays at the dump? Or does it? Please join us for a presentation and discussion byMontgomery County's Recycling Coordinator Mr. Pultiewicz Wednesday September 12, 7:30-9 p.m. at the Kentlands Clubhouse. Children welcome.    Plus, join GO GREEN, Muddy Branch Alliance and City of Gaithersburg Environmental Services  for a discussion "From Our Neighborhood to the Potomac: What We Can Do in Our Community to Protect Our Rivers, Parks and Our Drinking Water", Tuesday September 25, 7-9 p.m. at the Lakelands Clubhouse. Children Welcome.    Posted on ActiveRain as a community service.  Character counts in Gaithersburg.   Waterlily, Longwood Gardens, Imagination IMG_3285 A...
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Waterlily Plus Imagination at Longwood Gardens Waterlily, Longwood Gardens, Imagination IMG_3279 A Photograph by Roy Kelley using a Canon PowerShot G11 Camera. Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs  
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Waterlily at Longwood Gardens   Waterlily, Longwood Gardens IMG_3272   Photograph by Roy Kelley using a Canon PowerShot G11 Camera.   Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs  
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Kentlands Community Chorus Begins September 10 Classes start Monday so we invite you to join the fun!     This notice is from the Kentlands Community Foundaton and is posted on ActiveRain as a community service.     Children's Chorus K-2nd Grade * Mondays 5 - 5:40 p.m. * Kentlands Clubhouse Introduce your little one to music and the joy of singing with others. $120.     Pre-Teen Glee Chorus Grades 3-6 * Mondays 5:45-6:40 p.m. * Kentlands Clubhouse Children will continue to develop their ear training and vocal abilities with fun and age-appropriate repertoire that introduces them to harmony and various musical styles. $150.   Teen Glee Chorus    Grades 7-12 * Mondays 6:45-7:45 p.m. * Kentlands Clubhouse Sing and move to popular music and showtunes. A fun and hip group that will showcase ...
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Longwood Gardens Waterlilies Plus Imagination:  Roy Kelley Photos   When we have cloudy or rainy days it is good to enjoy the colors of the season in flower photographs.  Waterlilies were blooming during our recent visit to Longwood Gardens, in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. With some editing with iPiccy.com, the free photo editing service, colors can be changed as much as the imagination will allow. These photographs have been color edited just for the fun of it.  Be sure to edit all of your photographs. However, be careful when the actual appearance must be presented in marketing materials.  Please follow me on Pinterest.  These pictures were also posted on my Imagination board on Pinterest. Waterlily, Longwood Gardens, Imagination IMG_3295 B Waterlily, Longwood Gardens, Imagination IM...
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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 )
http://www.reallynicehomes.com/blog/kentlands-gaithersburg-maryland-real-estate-report/ Search Gaithersburg Kentlands By Map Our website www.ReallyNiceHomes.com recently incorporated a tool that will allow the user to search by map Click on the map above and see how easy is to use it. About the Kentlands in Gaithersburg, Maryland Kentlands truly is the neighborhood of the future. Rather than waste untold amounts of space making room for a car-centric lifestyle, the Kentlands community in western Gaithersburg instead focuses on creating a space where residents can live, work, and play all in the same pedestrian-traffic area. Within walking distance of any residence in the city, you will find pocket parks, a downtown commercial district, schools, churches, an impressively large arts cent...
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Pate’ Painters Exhibit at Kentlands Arts Barn This information was provided by the City of Gaithersburg and is posted on ActiveRain as a community service.  Character counts in Gaithersburg.   The City of Gaithersburg presents the works of The Pate’ Painters at the Arts Barn Gallery, September 21 through November 18, 2012. The gallery is located at 311 Kent Square Road in Gaithersburg, with viewing hours Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. The public is invited to a free Artists’ Reception on Tuesday, October 2 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The Pate’ Painters is the most appropriate name for this group as each time they get together to paint they celebrate life and friendship by drinking fine wines and eating pate’.  Besides their love of painting and pate’, t...
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Gaithersburg Young Artist Award This announcement was provided by the City of Gaithersburg and is posted on ActiveRain as a community service. Character counts in Gaithersburg.  Young Artist Award Competition The City of Gaithersburg and the Kentlands Community Foundation announce the 10th Annual Young Artist Award, a juried competition culminating in a concert for the top prize winners. The Young Artist Award provides young instrumental, piano and vocal musicians with an enriching artistic experience. The following are the general guidelines of the Young Artist Award: Open to vocal and instrumental (woodwind, brass, string, guitar, piano) soloists between the ages of 12-18 years. Applicants must be at least 12 years old but no more than 18 years old by December 31, 2012. Participants m...
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Waterlilies at Longwood Gardens:  Photographs by Roy Kelley   Longwood Gardens, in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, is a wonderful place to visit at any time of the year.  Now is the time to see the waterlilies.  The Waterlily Display, in the pools at the Conservatory, is open from early June to mid-October.   If you will be making your first visit to Longwood Gardens, try to spend the day.  There are over 1,100 acres of gardens and a very large Conservatory.  Take a break for lunch at the Terrace Cafe and be sure to try the mushroom soup. Eastern Pennsylvania is a major source of mushrooms.   The ladies will want to end the tour in the large gift shop at the Visitor Center.   Be sure to have your camera in hand.  Carry an extra battery for your camera.  We usually take several hundred pho...
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Kentlands Arts Barn 10 Year Anniversary  This information was provided by the City of Gaithersburg and is posted on ActiveRain as a community service.  Character counts in Gaithersburg.   The Arts Barn, Gaithersburg’s premier cultural arts center, is holding its 10 Year Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, September 8, 2012, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Arts Barn at 311 Kent Square Road. This is a free event. The celebration will feature a sampling of art classes, face painting, balloons, art and painting demonstrations, a silent auction of handmade artwork, strolling magicians, and giveaways. At 1:30 p.m. Mayor Sidney Katz and members of the City Council will cut an anniversary cake, followed by a musical performance of “The Wizard of Oz” at 2 p.m. in the theatre.  Tickets are ...
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Photowalking at Longwood Gardens: A very special travel destination Dolores and I always enjoy visits to Longwood Gardens, located in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania.  The location is just west of Wilmington, Delaware and is close enough for a day trip from Gaithersburg, Maryland. Longwood Gardens covers over 1,100 acres.  The gardens are beautiful and the very large Conservatory has wonderful displays all year long. Families that are relocated to the metropolitan Washington, DC area are seeking a better quality of life.  They find the best locations in Montgomery County, Maryland and one of the location benefits is the ability to take day trips to four other states plus the District of Columbia. These photographs were also posted on my Longwood Gardens board on Pinterest.  Please follow m...
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Gaithersburg Hoarding Task Force and Events   Gaithersburg Hoarding Task Force What is hoarding? (pdf file) Annual Report (pdf file) Task Force Roster (pdf file) Tips for Family Members (pdf file) For more information on the Task Force and hoarding related questions in Gaithersburg, call the City of Gaithersburg Community Services Division at 301-258-6395 x2, or contact Emily Rainone in the Neighborhood Services Division at 301-258-6340. Ongoing Events Family Member Monthly Hoarding Support GroupCo-sponsored by the Gaithersburg Task Force on Hoarding. Support for families and significant others. Meet in a friendly, confidential environment facilitated by a JSSA clinical social worker with experience in the area of hoarding and with family caregivers.When: Monthly, 4th Tuesday; 6:30-8:00...
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