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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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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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Art is Ageless Exhibit in GaithersburgCelebrate aging with the Art is Ageless juried exhibition at the Benjamin Gaither Center through June 30. This unique exhibit features 28 two-dimensional artworks by artists of all ages that raise awareness of ageism in society and advance positive age beliefs. Meet the artists at a free reception and panel discussion on positive aging on Saturday, April 27 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Learn more here.This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement. Lilies, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania USA IMG 4322Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs 10/20/11 Gaithersburg HELPProject Harvest Food Collection Drive Begins October 28 Once again the Foundation is pleased to team up with several Girl Scout troops, the Rachel Carson Elementary School PTA, the Lakelands Park Middle School PTSA, Kentlands Citizens Assembly and the Lakelands Community Association for Project Harvest in the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving. Starting October 28 we invite you to drop off non-perishable foods, to benefit Gaithersburg HELP, at one of four locations: Kentlands Clubhouse, Lakelands Clubhouse, RCES and LPMS. Your donations help our neighbors right here in Gaithersburg.   Posted on ActiveRain as a community service.  Character counts in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Saturday morning, August 6, 2011, walk through Kentlands...
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Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs 10/19/11 Team Up to Green Up Kentlands Community Clean-Up Sat., October 22 * 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. * Kentlands Clubhouse  We're hitting the streets--and parks and tree saves and lakes--throughout Kentlands this Saturday for a fall community clean-up. If you have an hour or two to spare please join us. Stop by the Kentlands Clubhouse to arm yourself with a bag and a pick-up stick, and we'll point you in the right direction. This is a great opportunity to earn a few SSL hours, too! Snacks will be provided. Posted on ActiveRain as a community service.  Character counts in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Please share photographs from your community in the comments for this post.   Saturday morning, August 6, 2011, walk through Kentlands and Lakelands in Gaithersburg, M...
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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 )
"Short Sale With A Bad Tenant?"  I have many clients over the years that call me wanting to short sell their investment properties.  They are generally very clear in their actions and they are not emotional attached to their properties. In this particular case, the investment property had one problem. . a bad tenant. It seems that the tenant was not communicating with the landlord in a proper way. . and this short sale came to me as as last ditch effort to end a problem that was daunting for my client. Dealing with short sale investments could be a slippery slope for most short sale real estate agents because of the legal minefield that exists if a tenant is not dealt in a proper and legal way. I made contact with them and basically negotiated for them to stay in the property for 45 mo...
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Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs 10/16/11 We have a beautiful sunny Sunday morning in Montgomery County, Maryland. Have an outstanding day. Dolores and I attended the Mothers Fighting For Others Fundraiser last night and several ActiveRain members were there.  My photographs will be posted on Facebook later in the day if you wish to see them. The Mothers Fighting For Others group in our area is under the leadership of Audrey Forshey and the strong RE/MAX women that assure the success of any event they conduct. Please post photographs from your favorite places in the comments for this post.  Saturday morning, August 6, 2011, walk through Kentlands and Lakelands in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Canon PowerShot G11 Camera. Photograph by Roy Kelley. Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs  
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Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs 10/15/11 Elections - Tuesday, November 8, 2011 City Attorney Lynn Board Phone 301-258-6310 Email CityElections@gaithersburgmd.gov    Espanol Gaithersburg residents will cast their ballots for three City Council Members on Tuesday, November 8, 2011.  The Council Members each serve the community at-large for a four-year term. The terms of office for Council Members Jud Ashman, Cathy Drzyzgula and Ryan Spiegel will expire in November. The Board of Supervisors of Elections has certified five candidates to run for three at-large City Council seats.  The certified candidates for the election are Jud Ashman, Cathy C. Drzyzgula, Paula Ross, Tom Rowse, and Ryan Spiegel. City of Gaithersburg Voters Guide(pdf file) City of Gaithersburg Election Video (YouTube) Vo...
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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 )
Buying Homes in Montgomery County Maryland WHATYOU SHOULD YOU ASK YOURSELF BEFORE YOU RENT OR BUY YOUR NEXT HOME ? As you probably know, we are in the middle of lots of Foreclosures flooding our local  market. When we interview possible renters, we ask them to tell us the real reason why they want to rent. In most cases, our clients do not realize how easy it is to buy a home right now.. but most importantly, in some case. .even cheaper! Building Value Over Time while buying. . as opposed to . . Paying rent year after year with nothing to show for. While the money you pay to rent every single month will never benefit you again, the mortgage payments you make on a home will build you equity and add to your financial net worth. Don't let misinformation steer you to the wrong side. .  I b...
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Brookside Gardens Dahlia Show - Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs 10/14/11 This is the second Pink Dahlia post for this afternoon.  Dahlias come on many shapes and sizes and it is quite an experience to see the absolutely beautiful blooms at The Dahlia Show at Brookside Gardens in Montgomery County, Maryland. Visitors to Maryland should allow time to visit Brookside Gardens.  Over 400,000 people enjoy the gardens each year.  Admission is free. Please share photographs from your favorite places in the comments for this post. Photograph by Roy Kelley using a Canon PowerShot G11 camera. Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Chrysanthemum Time in Maryland - Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs 10/12/11 Brookside Gardens If you enjoy flowers and flower photography, October in Maryland is a good time to take a close look at the variety of chrysanthemums that are available. Brookside Gardens is one of the best places to see beautiful chrysanthemums. Conservatory Chrysanthemum Display: Autumn HarvestSaturday, October 8 through Sunday, November 20Note: South House closes November 1410:00am-5:00pm daily; FREEBrookside Gardens Conservatory Chrysanthemum ShowSponsored by the Potomac Chrysanthemum SocietySaturday, October 22, 1:00-5:00pmSunday, October 23, 10:00am-3:00pmVisitors Center If you need an attitude adjustment, take a photograph of a beautiful flower and, for the moment, you will forget your problems. Please...
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Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs & Gaithersburg Absentee Ballots  Mortgage News:  Bank of America Corp. is shutting down its correspondent mortgage unit at the end of the year.  The unit has 1,200 employees. Applications for Absentee Ballots Available October 6 Absentee ballots will be available for those unable to get to the polls for the City of Gaithersburg municipal elections on November 8, 2011.  Up for election are three at-large seats on the Gaithersburg City Council.  Candidates running in this election are Jud Ashman, Cathy C. Drzyzgula, Paula Ross, Tom Rowse, and Ryan Spiegel.  Registered voters within the City limits are entitled to cast an absentee ballot for this election without needing to give a reason.  Chapter 6C of the Gaithersburg City Code permits “no excuse” absen...
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Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs & Kentlands Art Exhibit 10/7/11 Kentlands Mansion Gallery Hosts Multi Media Exhibit  Joan Eames Stephen T. Hanks Nancy Heindl Sheryl Massaro The City of Gaithersburg presents the multi media works of Joan Eames, Stephen Hanks, Nancy Heindl, and Sheryl Massaro, on exhibit at Kentlands Mansion from October 7 to December 4, 2011.  The public is invited to an Artists’ Reception on Tuesday October 11, 2011 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.  Located at 320 Kent Square Road, the Mansion Gallery strives to foster a dialogue between the arts and the community.  Viewing is by appointment.  Please call 301-258-6425 to schedule a visit.  According to Joan Eames, “Painting lets me tell a story on a single page, the canvas.”  Eames is a landscape artist and her original oils incl...
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A flower as bright as a smile - Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs I enjoy walks through our Kentlands neighborhood in Gaithersburg, Maryland.  With my camera in hand, I seek the colors of the season and the lighting that will provide special moments. When you need a bit of attitude adjustment, carefully focus your camera on a pretty flower and it is easy to put aside the business problems of the day. Please share photographs from your favorite places in the comments for this post. Tuesday morning, July 26, 2011, walk through Kentlands and Lakelands in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Canon PowerShot G11 camera. Photograph by Roy Kelley. Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs & Go Green 10/6/11 Thursday, October 20 * 7 p.m. * Kentlands Clubhouse KENTLANDS:  GO GREEN     Join the GO GREEN group as they host a meeting/reception in effort to recruit a community activities coordinator and  a guest speaker coordinator.   The group will also discuss:  GO GREEN's Team Up to Green UP Team will be organizing another cleanup in the Kentlands/Lakelands Neighborhood. Keep an eye out for posters and further info in upcoming newsletters. You can also take up "Green Walking". Take a plastic bag with you when you go out for a walk and pick up trash as you walk around your neighborhood! Contact volleygirl57@aol.com if interested in this.  GO GREEN is working on getting other organizations/people together to discuss health concerns of using ...
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Great Horned Owl - Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs 10/5/11 Dolores and I usually look for flowers to photograph when we explore the Maryland countryside.  We were lucky to discover the Birds of Prey exhibit at the Boonsboro Days annual event in Boonsboro, Maryland. This Great Horned Owl displays the colors of the fall season.  Be sure to have your camera in hand when you have those special moments that you wish to capture. Kentlands Oktoberfest:  Montgomery County residents will want to attend the 20th Anniversary Celebration of Oktoberfest in Kentlands on Sunday, October 9 from Noon to 4 p.m.  Free Admission.  Free Parking. Please share photographs from your favorite places in the comments for this post. Great Horned Owl. Raptors Up Close birds of prey exhibit at Boonsboro Days in B...
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Kentlands Peach Pie Recipe Pie Crust1 ¼ cups all purpose flour¼   tsp salt4 Tbsp butter or margarine (cold, cut up)2 Tbsp vegetable shorteningCustard Filling1 container (8 ounce) sour cream2 large eggs¾ cup sugar¼ cup all purpose flour1 tsp vanilla extract3-4 large ripe peaches, about 1 ¾ pounds (peeled, pitted, and cut into ¼ inch thick slices)Prepare Pie 1.    In medium bowl, combine flour and salt. With pastry blender or 2 knives used scissor fashion cut in butter with shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir 4 to 6 tablespoons ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, into flour mixture, mixing after each addition until dough is just moist enough to hold together. With hands, shape dough into a disk. Wrap disk in plastic wrap and refrigerate 30 minutes or until firm enough to...
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Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs & Young Artist Award 9/29/11   Young Artist Award 2012  Phone 301-258-6394 Email stakahashi@gaithersburgmd.gov   The City of Gaithersburg and the Kentlands Community Foundation announce the 9th 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, 2011. Participants may apply as vocal soloist, wind/brass soloist, string soloist ...
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