Gaithersburg, MD Real Estate News

By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Book Festival - Volunteers Needed! Sign up for a day full of books, authors, and fun! Volunteer with us and meet some amazing authors while promoting literacy in our community. Volunteers are needed to assist with author presentations, book signings, information booths, children’s activities, and writing workshops. You must be at least 16 years old to apply. SSL hours are available. Learn more and fill out the volunteer sign-up form here. This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement. Rose, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania USA IMG 7726Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Brookside Gardens’ ‘GreenScapes,’ Sustainable Landscape Symposium The annual “GreenScapes” landscape symposium of Brookside Gardens will be held online from 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 17. The focus of this year’s program is “Designing with Purpose.”The GreenScapes Symposium, which started in 2004, is an annual program sponsored by Brookside Gardens. The symposium explores the latest topics related to landscape sustainability and the environment. The event appeals to a broad audience ranging from landscape architects and designers to master gardeners, horticulturalists and urban planners.Environmental stewardship is a core value of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Brookside Gardens’ parent organization.The symposium features experts discussing the latest ...
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Gaithersburg Farmers Markets, Thursday and Saturday     THE 2023-2024 MARKET APPLICATION IS NOW AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE!     CASEY FARMERS MARKET 810 South Frederick Ave   CASEY MARKET IS OPEN THIS WEEK ON THURSDAY, FEB 16! Next Casey Market Is Mar 16, 2023 11 AM - 2:30 PM ____________   CURRENT CASEY MARKET VENDORS   Catalyst Hot Dogs: Whether you're craving a Chicago dog or a Jersey dog, Catalyst Hot Dog has got you covered for lunch at Casey this week!   Izaak Walton League of America: An historic conservation organization working to achieve practical policies that balance conservation and sustainable use of natural resources.   Just Pralines: All natural, honey-roasted nuts.   Saints Row Brewing: Locally crafted beers and fresh roasted coffee beans produced at their Fulks Corner la...
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Book Recommendation: The Librarian Spy by Madeline MartinI enjoyed reading The Librarian Spy (2022) by The New York Times bestselling author Madeline Martin and recommend it for your reading list. Click on the links to learn more about the author and this novel. From the New York Times bestselling author of The Last Bookshop in London comes a moving new novel inspired by the true history of America’s library spies of World War II.Ava thought her job as a librarian at the Library of Congress would mean a quiet, routine existence. But an unexpected offer from the US military has brought her to Lisbon with a new mission: posing as a librarian while working undercover as a spy gathering intelligence.Meanwhile, in occupied France, Elaine has begun an apprenticeship at a printing press run by...
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Nuclear SmileAfter an afternoon physical therapy session for my balance issues at Fyzical Therapy and Balance Centers in Rockville, Maryland, I decided to treat myself to a beer. My selection was the Limited Release Nuclear Smile, Hazy Double IPA from Flying Dog Brewery in Frederick County, Maryland. This is another good brew for your shopping list if you live in Maryland. Drink responsibly. 10% Alc. by Vol. Click on the link to view the Flying Dog website.Nuclear Smile is exploding into this universe in a haze of glory. A 10% bomb, this hazy IPA has notes of tropical fruit and a hint of coconut. We would say it's going to blow your mind, but really it's going to blow your tastebuds. *Available in Maryland only* Rose, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania USA IMG 7725Canon Powe...
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Project Prom DressDonations of New or Gently Used Items Sought for Second Annual ‘Praisner’s Project Prom Dress’Montgomery County Recreation is working to ensure the dream of attending prom can come true for all high school students. The department is collecting gently used and new dresses, suits and accessories that students will be able to choose from during “Praisner’s Project Prom Dress” giveaway event on Saturday, April 15, at Marilyn J. Praisner Community Recreation Center in Burtonsville.Once collected, the items will be dry cleaned and displayed in a special formal boutique that will be held at Praisner Community Recreation Center. Any high school student showing their school I.D. card will be able to “shop the racks” and select one for free from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on April 15.Prais...
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Animal Services Valentine's Adoption Event Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center (MCASAC) is holding a fee-waived adoption event for dogs over 40 pounds starting Valentine’s Day, Tuesday, Feb. 14, and running through Friday, Feb. 24. The “More to Love” adoption event is sponsored by Friends of Montgomery County Animals (FMCA).While small dogs get adopted quickly, often within an hour of being made available for adoption, it is not uncommon for dogs over 40 pounds to wait a month or more for their new homes.“Some people have misconceptions that bigger dogs are harder to train, require more exercise or need more space,” said Adoption Supervisor Faith Koleszar. “That all really depends on the personality of the dog. Some are hiking buddies and some are couch potatoes. Belie...
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Book Recommendation: The Victory Garden by Rhys BowenI enjoyed reading The Victory Garden (2019) by The New York Times Bestselling Author Rhys Bowen and recommend it for your reading list. Click on the links to learn more about the author and this novel. As the Great War continues to take its toll, headstrong twenty-one-year-old Emily Bryce is determined to contribute to the war effort. She is convinced by a cheeky and handsome Australian pilot that she can do more, and it is not long before she falls in love with him and accepts his proposal of marriage.When he is sent back to the front, Emily volunteers as a “land girl,” tending to the neglected grounds of a large Devonshire estate. It’s here that Emily discovers the long-forgotten journals of a medicine woman who devoted her life to ...
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Registration for Spring Recreation ProgramsRegistration for Montgomery County Recreation’s (MCR) spring programs begins at 6:30 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 13, for County residents for most program and activities. Registration for Bone Builders, Day Trippers and Senior Outdoor Adventures in Recreation (SOAR) will begin at 9 a.m.  Non-County residents will be able to register for spring programs beginning at 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 15.  Spring programs and activities are tailored to a variety of interests, skill levels and ages. Offerings include aquatics, fitness, sports, visual and performing arts, therapeutic recreation and adult 55-and-over programming. There are hundreds of programs available that promote an active, healthier lifestyle.  Applications are currently being accepted for t...
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Regional Fair Housing PlanPublic Comment Now Open Through March 31 The City of Gaithersburg joins the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments and seven local jurisdictions to create a joint Regional Fair Housing Plan, which provides strategies to expand access to safe and affordable housing, increase investment and resources in priority areas, and create more inclusive communities.The public comment period is open through March 31. Access the draft plan, including Gaithersburg’s jurisdictional section, and submit your written comments here. This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement. Chrysanthemum, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania USAIMG 7717Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Gaithersburg Police Career Opportunities Become a police officer and find your calling in your community. Learn about the salary, benefits, and how to apply here: https://gburg.md/3gKvYBPThis is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement. Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania USA IMG 7714Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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March in Our St. Patrick’s Day Parade Gaithersburg’s 21st annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade will wind its way through rio on Saturday, March 11 at 10 a.m. If you are part of a club, civic organization, school or other community group, we invite you to join in. There’ll be bagpipers, Celtic dancers, equestrian units, fire trucks, antique cars … and maybe you! Click here for details and the application form.This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement. Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania USA IMG 7713Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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‘Wine and Waterfowl’, Sat., Feb. 11, Black Hill Visitors Center “Wine and Waterfowl,” an event that will allow guests to watch from the deck at sunset as waterfowl land on the lake for the night, will be held from 5-7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11, at the Black Hill Regional Park Visitors Center in Boyds. Montgomery Parks will be hosting the event that will include a snack and a glass of local wine from Rockland Farms.Black Hill Regional Park is located at 20930 Lake Ridge Dr. in Boyds. Admission to the event is $30. In addition to the snack and glass of wine, additional items will be available for purchase.Wine and Waterfowl will include a community art show featuring carvings, paintings and photos of local waterfowl. It also will have adult and junior winners of the Federal Fish and Wi...
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Book Recommendation: Death in Kew Gardens by Jennifer AshleyI enjoyed reading Death in Kew Gardens (2019) by The New York Times Bestselling Author Jennifer Ashley and recommend this novel and her Below Stairs Mystery series for your reading list. Click on the links to learn more about the author and this novel. From the New York Times bestselling author of Scandal Above StairsKat Holloway steps out from beneath the stairs and into international intrigue, where murder and stolen treasure lurk among the upper echelons of Victorian London.In return for a random act of kindness, scholar Li Bai Chang presents young cook Kat Holloway with a rare and precious gift--a box of tea. Kat thinks no more of her unusual visitor until two days later when the kitchen erupts with the news that Lady Cynth...
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Gaithersburg Zoning Code to be Updated It’s been decades since Gaithersburg’s Zoning Code was originally written. If you’ve ever travelled through the maze of text, you know it’s time for a re-write. If you haven’t had that thrill, congratulations! We’re tackling the “big edit.”More at https://retoolgaithersburg.com/get-involvedThis is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement. Chrysanthemum, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania USAIMG 7707Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy Kelley Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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City of Gaithersburg Committee Vacancies Get involved! Play an important role in advising the Mayor & City Council on vital issues by joining one of the volunteer committees.Visit https://gburg.md/vacancies to learn more!This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement. Chrysanthemum, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania USAIMG 7706Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy Kelley Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Black History Month: Black Resistance Get ready to unlock the power of history, knowledge, & resilience with Black Resistance. Join us for a unique virtual panel featuring living participants sharing their stories of strength, power, & influence on Feb 9 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m: https://bit.ly/40vPFPJ This is a Montgomery County, Maryland announcement. Chrysanthemum, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania USAIMG 7710Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy Kelley Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Family DramaI spent some time with Chef Dolores at Promedica in Potomac, Maryland, where she is receiving therapy to regain mobility after her hip replacement. When I got home, I decided to have a beer and my selection was Family Drama Imperial Pilsner from Flying Dog Brewery in Frederick, Maryland. If you enjoy Pilsners, this is a good one for your shopping list. Drink responsibly. 9.5% Alc. by Vol.  Chrysanthemum, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania USAIMG 7705Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Rockville Lantern FestivalSaturday, Feb. 11 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.F. Scott Fitzgerald TheatreThe annual Lantern Festival features live onstage cultural performances, ethnic cuisine and cultural displays. This free, family-friendly event is organized by the Rockville Sister Cities Corporation in partnership with WQER-LP 96.7 FM Radio and the Chinese Culture Institute.Learn MoreThis is a City of Rockville, Maryland announcement. Annual Lantern Festival Saturday, February 11, 2023The Annual Lantern Festival features live onstage cultural performances and includes delightful ethnic cuisine and cultural displays. This family and kid-friendly event is organized by the Rockville Sister Cities Corporation in partnership with WQER-LP 96.7 FM Radio and the Chinese Culture Institute. For more informa...
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Gaithersburg Summer Camp Programs Save the DateRegistration for Gaithersburg’s popular summer camp and clinic programs, held in convenient locations throughout the City, opens on February 15 for City of Gaithersburg residents. Open registration starts February 22. Explore this summer’s offerings here. We’re HiringAn engaging volunteer and workforce development program is available for high school ages to assist in the City’s summer programs. We’re also seeking qualified applicants ages 18 and older to work during the summer. Apply online here. This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement. Chrysanthemum, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square,Pennsylvania USA IMG 7703Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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