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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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Members Sought for Ad Hoc Committee on Kentlands Firehouse  The City of Gaithersburg is seeking nine interested members from throughout the Gaithersburg community to serve on an ad hoc committee to develop a Request For Proposal (RFP) for possible uses of the City-owned Firehouse in the Kentlands.  Members of the committee will assist staff in developing the RFP to solicit qualified adaptive reuse and/or redevelopment proposals for this property. The Committee will be charged with reviewing information about existing site conditions, assessing the building’s potential as an adaptive reuse project and the site’s potential as a redevelopment parcel, developing a non-exclusive list of viable, cost-effective potential uses, and identifying major factors to be used in the final RFP, includi...
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Dahlias in Kentlands – Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs As we face the chilly days of winter and the absence of flowers in our gardens, it is good to have some flower photographs in our files to brighten our days. Dolores and I always enjoy the dahlias in Kentlands, our home community. Have a wonderful week as we continue with the challenges of the new year. Please share photographs from your favorite places in the comments for this post. Dahlias in Kentlands IMG_0190 Photograph by Roy Kelley using a Canon PowerShot G11 camera. Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Winterthur Museum Collection - Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs Yuletide at Winterthur is the current theme for visitors at Winterthur in Wilmington, Delaware.  This weekend is the last opportunity to see this very special holiday exhibit.  The mansion is beautiful and the tours change during the year so there are always new things to see.  Travelers come from all over the world to see the museum collection. “Winterthur’s unparalleled collection of nearly 90,000 objects features decorative and fine arts made or used in America from 1630 to 1860. The collection is organized in several main categories— ceramics, glass, furniture, metalwork, paintings and prints, and textiles and needlework. Famous for its American artwork, the collection is amplified with objects from other regions of t...
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Yuletide at Winterthur  Yuletide at Winterthur is one of the very special places that Dolores and I toured during the holidays.   Winterthur is the former home of Henry Francis du Pont.  The house, museum and grounds are beautiful and this is a great travel destination. The location is Wilmington, Delaware.  The Winterthur at Yuletide tours are available through January 8th and we recommend a visit if you are going to be in the area. Many try to see Winterthur and the nearby Longwood Gardens on the same visit.  It would really be a full day to combine both destinations.  I recommend a day for each.  By the way, this is mushroom country so be sure to try the mushroom soup at either location for a special lunchtime treat. Please share photographs from your favorite places in the comments ...
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The Magic of Gingerbread at A Longwood Christmas Longwood Gardens, in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, is a very special place to visit at any time of the year.  The 1,000+ acres of gardens and the very large Conservatory are wonders to behold when filled with beautiful flowers and plants. The annual event during the Christmas holiday period is called A Longwood Christmas.  This year, the outstanding Longwood staff has demonstrated what can be done with gingerbread. You really need to visit Longwood Gardens.  Take your family, with cameras in hand, for a wonderful experience. Please share photographs from your favorite places in the comments for this post. Happy New Year! A Longwood Christmas - Gingerbread Ornament IMG_2273 A Longwood Christmas IMG_2252 A Longwood Christmas - du Pont House...
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Peirce du Pont House at Longwood Gardens The Peirce du Pont House at Longwood Gardens is one of the places you will want to explore during the annual holiday display, A Longwood Christmas. Longwood Gardens, in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, is one of our favorite travel destinations at any time of the year.  The holiday season is a very special time to visit.   Take your family, with cameras in hand, for a wonderful experience. Please share photographs from your favorite places in the comments for this post. Happy New Year! Peirce du Pont House at Longwood Gardens IMG_2530 Peirce du Pont House at Longwood Gardens IMG_2528 Peirce du Pont House at Longwood Gardens IMG_2532 Peirce du Pont House at Longwood Gardens IMG_2527 Peirce du Pont House at Longwood Gardens IMG_2523 Peirce du Pont Hou...
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Blooming for you in Longwood Gardens   We visited Longwood Gardens, in Kennett Square, PA, in December 5, 2011, to see and photograph the annual exhibit A Longwood Christmas.  We recommend visits to Longwood Gardens at any time during the year.  However, the holiday displays are very special to see. Please share photographs from your favorite places in the comments for this post.  Be sure to have your camera available to capture those special moments during the holidays. Happy New Year! Longwood Gardens IMG_2427 Photograph by Roy Kelley.  Canon PowerShot G11 camera. Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Hundreds of Families Helped During December Holidays    Thanks to the generosity of the entire community, nearly 800 Gaithersburg families received donations to help make their holidays a little happier this season.  Donations are coordinated through the City’s Holiday Giving program, with referrals being made to the City’s Community Services division from area schools and nonprofit counselors.  The program operates in tandem with the countywide Holiday Giving Program to ensure non-duplication of services and efficient use of resources. The Countywide effort is coordinated by the nonprofit organization A Wider Circle, through a grant from Montgomery County government.  Hundreds of volunteers, businesses, organizations and nonprofits joined efforts to ensure that all who were referred r...
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Longwood Gardens  - Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs 1/2/12 If you follow my ActiveRain blog posts, you know that Dolores and I love to visit Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania.  The location is just west of Wilmington, Delaware in eastern Pennsylvania.  This is close enough to our home in Montgomery County, Maryland for day trips at any time of the year. The current exhibit is A Longwood Christmas and it is fun to see, enjoy and photograph the seasonal images.  However, the Conservatory has a very wide variety of plants and flowers.  This post will be a random selection of some of the less typical images. Be sure to have your camera in hand to capture those special moments.  Please share photographs from your favorite places in the comments for this post. Happy New Year...
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  Gaithersburg Committee Vacancy Updates  Phone 301-258-6310 Fax 301-948-6149 Email cityhall@gaithersburgmd.gov     The Mayor and City Council are seeking members to serve on a number of City committees. Joining a City committee is a way to get involved and help the Mayor and City Council in their strategic planning process. All committees act in an advisory role. City staff help facilitate meetings and report recommendations to the Mayor and City Council. Preference will be given to Gaithersburg residents and those who have businesses within the City. The following committees have vacancies: Animal Control Board (One representative of the Montgomery County Veterinary Medical Association or shall have training and/or experience in the proper training or care of animals and one Alternat...
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Kids of all ages love the Garden Railway at Longwood Gardens Longwood Gardens is a very festive travel destination during the holiday season.   A Longwood Christmas is the annual display that attracts many families at this time of the year.   The 1,000+ acres of gardens and the world class Conservatory are wonderful at any time of the year; but, a visit to see and enjoy A Longwood Christmas is a very special occasion. The Garden Railway is a special feature that you and other kids of all ages will not want to miss.  This outdoor display is located just past the Main Fountain Garden at location 11 on the Longwood Gardens Outdoor Gardens Map. Enjoy the holidays and be sure to have a camera in hand for those special moments.  You may wish to capture some photos of a model train exhibit. Be...
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Orchid House at Longwood Gardens At this time of the year, families travel to Longwood Gardens to see the annual display A Longwood Christmas.  However, there are other garden treasures to be found during your visit.  At any time of the year, Dolores and I enjoy spending some time in the Orchid House which is a section of the very large Conservatory.  Follow the Acacia Passage from the Orangery to the Orchid House for very special experience. "This room houses the best of Longwood’s more than 3,200 different types of orchids. At any one time approximately 200 to 500 plants at peak bloom add color and scent the air. Ferns, ivies, and peace lilies (Spathiphyllum) provide a green backdrop for the myriad of blossoms." Please share photographs from your favorite places in the comments for th...
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Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night Dolores and I spent the day with family. We just returned home after too much to eat and arms full of gifts from close family members. Life is good in Maryland!  I hope you have the opportunity to be with family and friends during this holiday period.  Enjoy the holidays and be sure to have your camera in hand to capture those special moments. Happy Holidays!  Merry Christmas!  Happy Hanukkah! Christmas Ornament on Our Home Tree IMG_2584 Photograph by Roy Kelley using a Canon PowerShot G11 camera.   Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Longwood Gardens  Flowers at A Longwood Christmas Many travel to Longwood Gardens to experience and enjoy the Christmas exhibits during the annual display.  Without a question,  A Longwood Christmas is a very special event and Dolores and I recommend it to you and your families. As special as you will find the beauty of the Conservatory and the holiday exhibit, you will also enjoy the beauty of the thousands of flowers and plants that are on display.  Take time to visit Longwood Gardens and you will thank us for the suggestion. Please share photographs from your favorite places in the comments for this post. Be sure to keep your camera in hand to capture the special moments during the holiday season. Happy Holidays!  Happy Hanukkah!  Merry Christmas!  Happy New Year! Longwood Gardens IM...
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Who has the best photograph of Santa Claus? This is the season to be jolly as our thoughts focus on Christmas and visits by Santa Claus.  Do have photos of Santa Claus that you will share with us? I am posting one of my Santa Claus photographs which was taken during his visit to the William and Mary bookstore in Colonial Williamsburg.   Please post your best Santa photographs in the comments for this post.  If you do not have a Santa photograph, please share another holiday image that you think we would enjoy.   Be sure to have your camera in hand for those special moments during the holidays and the new year. Merry Christmas to All! Santa Claus in Colonial Williamsburg Copy of IMG_8710 Photograph by Roy Kelley.  Canon PowerShot G11 camera. Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Kentlands in December 12/23/11 I always enjoy walks through our home community of Kentlands in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Holiday decorations are up and the colors of the season are rapidly changing. We always advise our prospective home buyers to take time to walk through their areas of interest to learn more about the neighborhoods. Kentlands is a neo-traditional community in Gaithersburg, Maryland. It is designed for convenience and is ideal for walks through the community and to nearby shopping and restaurants.  Convenience adds much to the quality of life in an area. The photographs in this post are also on Facebook and Flickr: Kentlands in December  Facebook album Kentlands in December  Flickr Set Please share photographs from your favorite places in the comments for this post.  Keep...
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Kentlands in December We always advise home buyer clients to take walks through the neighborhoods they are considering for their home purchase.  It is a good way to see what is offered in the area and it is a good way to meet neighbors. We live and work in an ideal community in the Maryland suburbs of Washington, DC.  Gaithersburg is an unusual city in that it is debt free and the city provides high quality services to the residents. Our Kentlands neighborhood has a neo-traditional design that is ideal for walking.  Lighted sidewalks line both sides of the streets and the homes and gardens are lovely.  Shopping and great restaurants are within easy walking distances.  You can understand why I enjoy daily walks through Kentlands and the adjacent community of Lakelands.  The photographs i...
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
A Longwood Christmas A Longwood Christmas is the current theme for the holidays at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania.   This annual event gets even better each year.  If you can visit Longwood Gardens during the holiday season, plan to stay for the full day and the lighting displays at night are absolutely beautiful. With more than 1,077 acres, Longwood Garden is a place of unparalleled beauty, offering dazzling displays that elevate the artistry of Horticulture. The Conservatory is the main feature at this time of the year and you will see thousands of beautiful flowers, Christmas trees and arrangements.  This year, Longwood has been transformed into a gingerbread fantasy, featuring Fanciful and imaginative displays throughout the gardens.  Don’t miss the candy-laden Mus...
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Autumn Colors in Colonial Williamsburg 12/20/11 Colonial Williamsburg is a delightful travel destination at any time of the year.  The holiday period is a very special time because all of he holiday decorations are on display.  We were also happy to see blooming flowers over the Thanksgiving weekend.  Another benefit of the mild weather in the area. Please share photographs from your favorite places in the comments for this post.  Be sure to have your camera in hand to capture those special moments.  You never know when you may find a beautiful flower waiting for your photograph. Best wishes to you and your family for a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Camellias at Merchants Square in Colonial Williamsburg IMG_1437 Pansies at Merchants Square in Colonial Williamsburg IMG_1429 ...
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