Local News and Events

Public Hearing: Prohibition of Rent Increased During COVID-19 Emergency The Mayor and City Council will conduct a public hearing on an emergency ordinance to Amend Chapter 13 of the City Code to prohibit residential rent increases during and immediately following the declared COVID-19 State of Emergency. Due to the urgent nature of this proposed legislation, the Mayor and City Council will vote on the matter immediately following the hearing. The hearing takes place on Monday, July 20 at 7:30 p.m. via teleconference online and by phone. Register and use the "raise hand" feature to request to speak during the meeting. Comment can also be submitted to cityhall@gaithersburgmd.gov. This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement.  Orchids, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA USACanon... 07/17/2020

For a brief, shining moment last month, in-house dining returned to Ventura County. Unfortunately, Governor Newsom ordered a temporary halt on July 1st due to a spike in Coronavirus cases. What does this mean for Ventura beach dining options?Ventura Beach DiningVentura Harbor Village offers outdoor dining and takeout options for all of its restaurants. This includes the 805 Bar & Grilled Cheese, Baja Bay Surf 'N Taco, Margarita Villa, The Parlor, and Water's Edge, among others. All restaurants and bars offering outdoor dining must keep a six foot distance between tables. Only members living in the same household may sit together. Patrons must limit their dining time to between one and one and a half hours before the table gets turned over. Bars and pubs now close between 10 pm and 5 am.... 07/20/2020

Fleet Feet Closing Gaithersburg Store This notice was posted by Fleet Feet this afternoon. Unfortunately, Fleet Feet Gaithersburg will be permanently closing our doors in the next week. We appreciate all of our customers' patronage and wish we could continue to serve you. However, the economic impact of a multi-month crushing decline in revenue of 90% for the last 90 days has proven to be too much.Starting today, we are launching a storewide liquidation sale.Final Sale/No Returns on purchases. No special orders. No shoe fittings  07/13/2020

Maryland Housing Statistics, June, 2020 This report was provided by Ann Marie Clements. Maryland’s housing market in June rebounded significantly from the drop in sales seen in April and May. June witnessed 8,259 total units sold. While this represents a drop of -6.8 percent from June 2019, it marks a 36.4 percent increase from the total units sold in May. Inventory, however, remains a challenge.“While inventory continues to tighten, June’s housing statistics demonstrate that the housing market is truly contributing to this economy,” said Maryland REALTORS® President John A. Harrison. “From May to June, average sales prices rose from $365,945 to 377,395. Median sales prices rose as well from $320,000 in May to $330,000 in June.”According to Harrison, available inventory remains the bigg... 07/14/2020

DOWNTOWN LA CALIFORNIA: VERY LATE NIGHT VERY VERY EARLY MORNING FOOD PREPARATION DELIVERY: BEST: TOP: NOCTURNAL EATS There is a new place for very late night and very early morning food delivery and preparation in DOWNTOWN LA CALIFORNIA called NOCTURNAL EATS.  It is open very, very late at night and very, very early in the morning.  It is a food preparation and delivery service, not an eat-in restaurant. Whether you are looking for chow, comfort food, grub, meals or tasty treats or other cravings, this is the place for you! “At Nocturnal Eats we strive to bring you delicious food delivered to your door in a quick and dependable manner.  We pride ourselves on providing interesting fare and are delighted to serve our fellow community night owls.  Our food is inspired by tastes from a vari... 04/13/2019

Pictured above is Buttercup who is part of the team at a new store that opened in Summerland, called The Well.   It is a home and garden shop with eclectic outdoor and indoor furnishings.  Pictured above is a small coffee table made of concrete.  It reminded us of Vasarely, the artist's work.  We were limited on time, so we took a quick look around and were impressed. We are planning to be back soon.   Wishing you an abundance of Saturday Smiles... 07/18/2020

We had never hiked Black Crater on McKenzie Summit until this month and it turned out to be a wonderful experience.  Despite the burned area at the beginning of the hike, the result of the 2017 24,000 acre Millie Fire, the 7 miles up and back was easy enough, although steep in sections, and signs of new life in the burned forest was interesting to see.  However, the reason people hike Black Crater is for the views at the top. On our day, July 13, 2020, eight Cascade Mountains were visible. We had to get through about 1/2 mile of snow to reach the top, but once the trail opened up, the stunning vistas of Broken Top, the Three Sisters, Mt. Washington, 3 Fingered Jack, Jefferson and Mt. Hood were all there and we enjoyed seeing them from this wonderful vantage point. Trail books note the h... 07/18/2020

The Titus & Philemon Art Gallery and Studio The Titus & Philemon Art Gallery and Studio is now open to the public. Cartoonist, Artist, Illustrator and published Author Timmothy Timm is my guest today on Minot Today. Give the interview a listen BUT more importantly come and see the Gallery and Studio at 201 Main Street South in Minot ND today. Minot Today is broadcast over the air on two Minot radio stations every Friday. You can find it on 106.9 FM at 12:15 (Noonish) and again at 4:45 on 1320 AM. Of course I always post the broadcast as a Podcast here as well as my Podcast site at Pod-O-Matic. 07/16/2020

Are you someone who enjoys spending time outside? Well, if you are planning on investing in luxury West Maui real estate then you can expect to enjoy the best tropical sceneries. And as you are scrolling through multi-million dollar listings, we think you should also take a look what how you can take advantage of all the outdoor recreation that paradise has to offer! Wondering where to hike in Maui? Start with the top 5 hikes in West Maui.Full Article Here: Top 5 Best West Maui Hiking Trails 07/06/2020

Go on a wacky walk through Louisville this December, and become the star of your own game. It's like a board game, except you are the game piece. The Wacky Walk game is designed to be fun, but also to help you learn some new stuff about Louisville while you're at it.Taking a Wacky WalkYou can take this walk by yourself, but you'll have fun if you bring others along as well. Appoint a captain, and everyone gets play the game. Just watch out for the Joker. Use your smartphone to connect to the Wacky Walk game service, and you're ready to play. Your guide is available at the touch of a button, right through the smartphone.The Wacky Walk will take you about two hours. You'll be solving riddles and following instructions the whole time. This is no ordinary walk. This is a Wacky Walk. The gui... 01/02/2016

Colonel Sanders is the famous founder of KFC, Kentucky Fried Chicken, and he's one of Louisville's most prominent residents. Visit his grave this fall at the Cave Hill National Cemetery, and see one of Louisville's more unique attractions. This is one of the city's prettiest places, and it's really not at all scary.A Day at Cave HillThe Cave Hill national cemetery is a beautiful and sprawling place full of landscaping and monuments, and the Colonel Sanders grave is one of the best. He's one of Kentucky's most colorful characters, and still one of the most recognizable Americans in history. Colonel Sanders is still seen on TV today, played by famous comedians who attempt to copy his iconic look and smooth Kentucky drawl.His grave has a bust that shows the man himself, sculpted by his dau... 11/28/2015

When we committed to living a healthy lifestyle, it became quite clear to me that dancing needed to be a part of that commitment.  Luckily, here in the Sarasota and neighboring communities like Lakewood Ranch, there are plenty of oppotunities to learn all the greatest dance moves!I know we have hundreds of outdoor activities and gorgeous beaches and lots of water activities, but there is something about moving in sync to the rythmn of the music and becoming one with the dance and each other, that is so satisfying and so much fun!We love living at Esplanade Golf & Country Club in Lakewood Ranch, Florida.  We've worked hard to earn this time now for all the fitness activities we enjoy and the gorgeous home we live in that is in an incredible community.  And, we've earned the right to enjo... 09/23/2015

Folks moving to Arizona from other parts of the country often ask, "What is the difference between Tucson and Phoenix"? Now that's a pretty broad question, and one that could be addressed with PAGES of info, but I'll see what I can summarize in a few hundred words, in my own humble opinion.1. Please know I'm biased. I live in Tucson. I love Tucson. I do not intend to LEAVE Tucson voluntarily. :)To me, Tucson is a great big sprawling town. A city where so many of us are from somewhere else. A place where you can hear "howdy ma'am" and see a cowboy hat in the most expensive amenities in the area. It has a laid-back flavor.Phoenix is a CITY. I.E. The fifth largest in the United States! According to https://worldpopulationreview.com/ metropolitan Phoenix consists of 517.7 square miles hous... 07/16/2020

Why Donating Real Estate is needed by Investors Home Owners Charities & Commercial Property OwnersWHY DONATE REAL ESTATE? There are many great reasons to consider donating real estate to charity. Typically, our donors have been motivated to give for reasons including substantial tax deductions, freedom from unwanted property holdings, quick turnaround on real estate assets, efficient liquidation of corporate real estate, and ultimately, the ideal way to give a generous gift to a favorite charity. ​REGARDLESS OF YOUR REASONS, WE CAN GUIDE YOU IN YOUR DECISION TO DONATING. EVERY YEAR, WE HELP HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE NATIONWIDE CONTRIBUTE VIRTUALLY ALL TYPES OF PROPERTY INCLUDING: Residential houses or land Industrial buildings (abandoned) or land Apartments or condominiums Most types of mortga... 07/17/2020

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Southern Utah Sweet Tee!  On Sunday mornings, we meet our friends to golf Dixie Red Hills, a quick 9-hole course built among gigantic red rock bluffs and sandstone formations of St. George. Today, like every time, we hit it off...the tee box that is!  The Dixie Red Hills Golf Course, located just off Bluff Street in St. George, Utah was built in 1966. It was the first golf course in the area and only had 7 holes to start. The 1st and 2nd hole had to be played twice.  Dixie Red Hills Golf Course645 West 1250 NorthSt George, UT 84770-2689(435) 627-4444  Washington County, Utah boasts 13 golf courses to please the golf enthusiast in everyone year 'round. From 9-hole courses for a quick game, to 27-holes of pure challenge! There is also a Links Course at the Sand Hollow Golf Course. Souther... 05/31/2020

Can’t pay your taxes? Don’t panic. You have options! Step 1- File your tax return by the original due date or request an extension Step 2- Consider getting a loan or paying by credit card. It may be a better and less expensive options than owing the IRS not only taxes but late-payment penalty and interest Step 3- Talk to us. We are in experienced in IRS tax debt resolution. We will help you go over payment options including setting up a payment plan with the IRS Step 4- File your tax return by the extended due date and pay the rest of the amount owed. The IRS will charge you some interest on the amount paid by the extended due date Step 5- We may also be able to get late payment penalty waived if there is reasonable cause. We are experienced in IRS Tax Debt Resolution and tax preparatio... 05/30/2020

I'm a bit slow in getting this post up but there was no way I was going to let this achievement go by without the proper accolades to Timmothy Timm. Timmothy is an amazing young man who despite being autistic archived a 4.0 grade average, has written and illustrated two books (currently in circulation), and is an excellent musician.Making me even prouder is that Timmothy is very respectful, extremely helpful, and is even becoming involved in the leadership activities of our faith.Congratulations once again to Timmothy for graduating at the top of his class of 500 and for his acceptance into Minot State University Arts Program this coming Fall.  06/01/2020

  Yesterday was a GREAT day! I got up very early and walked around the neighborhood Square before hours of business operation. Not expecting anything to open, I eventually saw the light go on at the Coffee Shop. It read OPEN! My mind said no, don't go. My feet walked to my car. My hands went inside my purse and took out a Credit Card. Once Again, my mind said No. But my body turned and I went to the Coffee Shop. The sign said, come in to order. Oh, the smell of coffee was delicious. For the first time since March, I got my coffee and sat down on a bench near the Gazebo with my keys, diary, and credit card in hand to write in my diary. It was a nice morning. Later that day, I realized, I didn't have my Credit Card! Oh no! I thought to myself, my Credit Card is Missing. Several hours had ... 07/16/2020

The last two days, our Carpinteria beach has been filled with kids of all ages learning lifeguard skills. Every day this week, they will learn different aspects of water safety. It has been a joy watching them learn. They are divided in age groups.  They all wear the red shorts/swimsuits which identify them.  There is a teacher for each group.  Pictured above is the kayak lesson.  The red kayaks are the teachers.   We loved watching the proud moms taking photos, and the smiles on the children's faces...and before you ask proper precautions were observed..  07/15/2020