Gaithersburg, MD Real Estate News

By Roy Kelley
(Realty Group Referrals)
Montgomery County Halloween Safety GuidanceAs Halloween approaches, Montgomery County health officials are offering advice on how to decrease risks associated with celebrating the holiday while the COVID-19 pandemic continues.“We want kids to enjoy Halloween, but we want to be sure they are celebrating safely,” said Dr. James Bridgers, acting health officer.  “We have to remember that for many children trick-or-treating, vaccination is not yet an option and we want them to be protected as much as possible.” Health officials recommend the following for a fun and safe Halloween: Masks are recommended for unvaccinated children trick or treating outdoors whenever social distancing is not possible; Stay on the move while trick-or-treating—less congregating means more houses and more treats; ...
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By Roy Kelley
(Realty Group Referrals)
National Move Over Day: Maryland AlertTomorrow is National Move Over Day. Maryland's Move Over laws require drivers approaching from the rear of an emergency vehicle using visual signals while stopped on a highway to, if possible, make a lane change into an available lane not immediately adjacent to the emergency vehicle. This is a Maryland State Police announcement.  Dahlia, Brookside Gardens, Dahlia Show,Wheaton, Maryland USA IMG_7153Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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By Roy Kelley
(Realty Group Referrals)
More Treats than Tricks from Montgomery RecreationMontgomery County Recreation is hosting family-friendly events to enjoy during the fall season. From free movies to swimming with pumpkins, events will be hosted at community recreation centers and aquatic facilities located throughout the County.The special events that will be hosted by Montgomery Recreation include: Friday, Oct. 22, and Saturday, Oct. 23. 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. North Potomac Senior Center Fallback Five-year Anniversary. Adults, 55 and older, are invited to a five-year anniversary celebration that includes breakfast, dance lessons, exercise demonstrations, games and an evening jazz concert. Saturday, Oct. 23. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Nancy H. Dacek North Potomac Community Recreation Center Fall Festival. The whole family will love the ...
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Booting and Towing Parking Enforcement, Montgomery County, MDThe Montgomery County Department of Transportation’s (MCDOT) Division of Parking Management will reinstate the booting and towing parking enforcement program starting on Monday, Nov.1. MCDOT had suspended certain aspects of its parking enforcement program in March of 2020 to prevent hardship to customers impacted during the COVID-19 health crisis.The decision to reinstate parking enforcement was made following the lifting of the Maryland State of Emergency. County businesses are welcoming patrons back and have voiced concerns about vehicles blocking entrances and disrupting traffic flow in downtown areas. Enforcement will focus on vehicles that are continuously illegally parked and abandoned cars. Motorists who have ignored th...
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Gaithersburg Labor Day Picnic and Fireworks, Sunday, Sept. 5Celebrate our everyday working heroes with a magnificent Labor Day Picnic and Fireworks display at Bohrer Park at Summit Hall Farm on Sunday, September 5, 2021 from 5:30 to 9 p.m.Bring a picnic dinner or check out our selection of fabulous food trucks. DJ Phil kicks off the stage entertainment at 5:30 p.m., followed by performances of the De Colores Mexican Folk Dance Company, Avirah Israeli Dance Company, and the Gaithersburg High School Pep Band. Enjoy strolling entertainment throughout the event. Glow items will be available for purchase.At approximately 8 p.m., a spectacular fireworks display will light up the night. We ask that attendees please wear facemasks to help keep everyone safe, and please social distance from othe...
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By Roy Kelley
(Realty Group Referrals)
Spotted Lanternfly Quarantine Extended In MarylandThe spotted lanternfly continues to plague northeastern Maryland, leading the state secretary of agriculture to extend a quarantine order first issued two years ago for Harford and Cecil counties. The Maryland Extension Service and the Maryland Department of Agriculture urge residents to report lanternfly sightings and take steps to reduce the spread of the invasive sap-feeding plant pests. "The spotted lanternfly is on the move this year," says Kenton Sumpter, the MDA entomologist leading the state's lanternfly response. "Last year, we saw them largely confined to Cecil and Harford counties, as well as Hagerstown city. This year we have seen expansions into Kent County, (and) the Hagerstown population has moved south toward Boonsboro an...
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By Roy Kelley
(Realty Group Referrals)
Montgomery County, Maryland Labor Day ScheduleThe Montgomery County Government will observe the following schedule changes for the Labor Day holiday on Monday, Sept. 6: County offices – Closed. State offices and courts – Closed. Libraries – Closed. County-operated COVID-19 vaccination and testing centers—Closed Sunday, Sept. 5, and Monday, Sept. 6.  Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS) – All stores open from noon-5 p.m. Ride On and Flash Service – Operating on Sunday schedule (click on a route number). Ride On Flex – In service; Ride On extRa – Not in service Metrorail and Metrobus – Information available here. MARC Train and Commuter Bus – Information available at https://www.mta.maryland.gov/service-for-labor-day TRiPS Commuter Store at Silver Spring Transit Center – Open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. TR...
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By Roy Kelley
(Realty Group Referrals)
Gaithersburg Labor Day Closures and RecyclingIn observance of Labor Day, most City facilities will be closed on Monday, September 6, 2021 with the exception of the Miniature Golf Course (11 a.m. to 7 p.m.), Water Park (Noon to 5 p.m. for City Residents and Aquatics Members ONLY), and Police Department Administrative Offices (8 a.m. to 9 p.m.).The collection of recycled materials for residents whose regular recycling day is Monday, September 6, will take place on the PRECEDING Saturday, September 4.This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement. Water Lily, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA USACanon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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By Roy Kelley
(Realty Group Referrals)
The Great Gaithersburg Pumpkin-Off Regional Recipe ContestCalling all pumpkin lovers! It’s time to dust off your pumpkin spice & show us what you’ve got! Submit your best pumpkin-based recipe to the first ever Great Gaithersburg Pumpkin-Off for your chance to be named the Great Pumpkin of Gaithersburg. The winner will receive a Gaithersburg prize package, a blue ribbon & title of Great Gaithersburg Pumpkin-Off Champion.This contest is open to adults, age 18 & over, located within driving distance of Gaithersburg, MD. Find the entry form, rules, judging criteria & regulations by visiting http://gburg.md/PumpkinEntry. Contact LetsCook@gaithersburgmd.gov with any questions. DATE EVENT September 10, 2021 Recipe submissions due September 24, 2021 Finalists announced October 7, 2021 Finalist ...
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By Roy Kelley
(Realty Group Referrals)
Kentlands Newcomers Coffee, Saturday, September 11thNewcomers Coffee will be held at the Clubhouse Saturday, September 11, 2021 from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. We encourage newer residents to come and meet their fellow neighbors! All are welcome to attend.Register here. This is a Kentlands Citizens Assembly announcement. Daylily, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland USA IMG 8738Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Maryland’s $1 Million VaxU Scholarship Promotion for 12-17-Year-OldsSeveral days remain in Maryland’s $1 million VaxU Scholarship Promotion, an incentive program to encourage 12-17-year-olds to get vaccinated against COVID-19. The initiative, jointly administered by the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) and the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC), has provided $50,000 scholarships to 20 winners through weekly random drawings.According to statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 67 percent of the State’s 12-17-year-olds have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Those vaccinated became eligible for the lottery drawings. Two winners have been selected each week. The final drawing will be on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 6CDC data s...
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By Roy Kelley
(Realty Group Referrals)
Movie Night in Kentlands: Friday, September 10thBring your chairs and blankets and come out for a night of family fun! Raya and the Last Dragon will be shown on the Clubhouse lawn Friday, September 10, 2021 around 7:30 p.m.  *Registration not required. This is a Kentlands Citizens Assembly announcement.  Sedum, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland USA IMG 8737Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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By Roy Kelley
(Realty Group Referrals)
9th Annual Rockville Arts Festival, September 4-5, 2021We’re thrilled to bring the Rockville Arts Festival back to Rockville, Maryland on September 4-5, 2021, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Festival celebrates outstanding visual artists, live music and cultural performances, and art demonstrations by VisArts’ professional artists.Visit and shop at our free, two-day, outdoor festival featuring 140 fine art and fine craft artisans in Rockville Town Square (Maryland Avenue & East Middle Lane). We close the streets to traffic and turn the area into a pedestrian-only thoroughfare for art and fun! Whether you’re shopping for a unique gift or looking for something special for yourself, you’ll find it at the Festival, where artists and artisans from 22 states showcase their one-of-a-kind creations at ev...
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By Roy Kelley
(Realty Group Referrals)
Kentlands End of Season Dog SwimJoin your neighbors and their furry friends for the annual Kentlands dog swim Monday, September 6, 2021 at 6 p.m. Dogs will be permitted to swim in the pool after 6 p.m. as this signals the end of the season. *Registration not required. This is a Kentlands Citizens Assembly announcement.  Butterfly, Monticello Photowalk, Charlottesville, Virginia USACanon Powershot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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By Roy Kelley
(Realty Group Referrals)
The 28th Kentlands/Lakelands 5k Run/Walk and Kids Fun RunSaturday, September 4Parking Restrictions on Race Day:No Parking on Affected Streets 12:01 a.m. – 12 p.m. September 4, 2021No Driving on or Through the Race Course 7 a.m. – 11 a.m.City of Gaithersburg Towing Policy Will Mean a Ticket and Towing Fee to You if Vehicles areLeft on the Course after Midnight.IF TOWED CALL: MORTON’S TOWING at (301) 330-1170Towing fees and storage costs begin at $211 with additional charges of $65 per day. In addition, the City of Gaithersburg parking citation is $60.00The Races start and end on Main Street & Market Street East/West, between Market Street Plaza and the Courts of Devon, and finish on Main Street at Market Street East. The 5K Merchant Expo Festival and Awards Ceremony will take place immed...
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By Roy Kelley
(Realty Group Referrals)
Gaithersburg Mail In Ballot ApplicationsMail-in Ballot Applications are being mailed out this week. Any registered voter may request a Mail-in Ballot for any reason. You may also request a Mail-in Ballot online or at City Hall during normal business hours. Learn more: https://gburg.md/ElectionsThis is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement.  Lily, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland USA IMG 4577Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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By Roy Kelley
(Realty Group Referrals)
Montgomery County Friendship Picnic, September 19th The Montgomery County Committee Against Hate and Violence invites the community to the Montgomery County Friendship Picnic taking place Sunday, Sept. 19 from noon – 5 p.m. at the Wheaton Regional Park located at 2000 Shorefield Road. The free event brings people of diverse cultures and faiths together to make new friends and discuss ways to build a stronger community. All are welcome to this celebration, which includes traditional, Kosher, Halal, and vegetarian lunch options. There will be a wide range of activities for children and adults including musical performances, train rides, carousel, Zumba, COVID-19 testing and vaccinations, and more.In addition to the recreation activities, there will be opportunities for small group convers...
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By Roy Kelley
(Realty Group Referrals)
New Crisis Response Teams in Montgomery County, MarylandTwo new crisis and outreach response teams launched in Montgomery County on Monday morning to help residents facing mental health problems.Rolando Santiago, the county’s chief of behavioral health and crisis services, said a $1.9 million Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration grant will fund six positions for two years. Each new response team will have three members.The grant covers the cost of the six new positions. The county is using existing office space, Santiago said. Until now, the county has had one 24/7 response team based in Rockville.The grant will expand that effort, adding one team in Silver Spring and one in Germantown, working from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. from Monday to Friday. They will consist of  “pee...
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By Roy Kelley
(Realty Group Referrals)
New Public Murals Celebrate Reopening the Arts Eight local artists installed 10 temporary murals across Montgomery County promoting the safe reopening of the local creative economy and cultural industry! Commissioned by the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC) through its Public Arts Trust program, #ArtHappensHere features County-based artists: Robert Cohen, Felisa Federman, Sandra Perez-Ramos, Arlette Jassel, Dinah Myers-Schroeder, Liliane Blom, Martina Sestakova, and Marcie Wolf-Hubbard.  Each original mural encourages residents and visitors to reengage with the creative sector and return to their favorite cultural events, venues, and pastimes. “Efforts to reconnect with audiences far and wide are vital,” said Suzan Jenkins, CEO of the Arts and Humanities Council. ...
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By Roy Kelley
(Realty Group Referrals)
Free Separation and Divorce Seminars The Montgomery County Commission for Women, the Family Law Section, and the Montgomery County Bar Association will present the monthly seminar “Separation and Divorce: What I Need to Know” starting on Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021, at 7 p.m. Additional seminars will be held the first Wednesday of every month through June 2022. Each seminar is free.A local family law attorney will lead the session discussing legal details about separation and divorce in Maryland. Session topics will cover methods of dispute resolution; when and where to file; types of divorce and grounds; financial statements; alimony; property and equitable distribution; role of the attorney; and domestic violence/orders of protection.The event is presented on Zoom. The seminar is free; h...
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By Roy Kelley
(Realty Group Referrals)
Ran Ken Japanese Noodle House is Open in Kentlands The new Ran Ken Japanese Noodle House is now open in Kentlands at 133 Commerce Square Place, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878. Phone: 240-800-1077. Click on the above link to reach the website and to view the menu.    Hibiscus, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA USA IMG 8328 Canon PowerShot G11 Camera Photograph by Roy Kelley Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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By Roy Kelley
(Realty Group Referrals)
Recommended American Author: Daniel Silva Wendy Rulnick posted a blog recommending The Cellist, the newest novel by American author Daniel Silva. We have this book on the hold list at our local library and look forward to reading it. Dolores and I have read all of the previous books by Daniel Silva and highly recommend them. Click on the links to learn more. DANIEL SILVA BOOKS IN ORDERPublication Order of Michael Osbourne BooksThe Mark of the Assassin (1998)The Marching Season (1999)       Publication Order of Gabriel Allon BooksThe Kill Artist (2001)       The English Assassin (2002)         The Confessor (2002)     A Death in Vienna (2003)             Prince of Fire (2005)       The Messenger (2006)   The Secret Servant (2007)            Moscow Rules (2008)     The Defector (2009)    ...
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By Roy Kelley
(Realty Group Referrals)
Masks Mandated for All Maryland Schools All Maryland students, staff and school visitors will be required to wear masks when they go to school this year, the state Board of Education decided Thursday afternoon. The vote came as the number of COVID-19 cases surges in the state and nationwide. The order will last 180 days, and the board can rescind it during that time if it chooses. Some members said masks are necessary to preserve in-person learning, in an effort to keep kids from getting sick and having to quarantine. Gaithersburg Patch     Pelargonium cordifolium, Heartleaf Geranium, Longwood Gardens Conservatory, Kennett Square, PA USA IMG 8236 Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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