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Montgomery Recreation Spring Break ProgrammingSports, Games, Arts, Magic and SkateboardingGames, arts and crafts, sports, basketball, skateboarding and performing magic will be among the many programs that Montgomery County Recreation will be offering for spring break during the week of March 25-...
03/22/2024
I learned how to throw and catch so I could help them practice their skills. And I went to all the practices. And as I was sitting at a game one hot summer day, a story wrote itself in my head.    This morning Michael Elliott wrote a post about the baseball season starting, and it reminded me tha...
03/22/2024
Women in the Arts Panel on FridayThe Seventh Annual “Women in the Arts Panel: Local Women Explore Creativity, Identity and Resilience” will feature women of many talents during an evening at the Silver Spring Civic Building. The event, which will hosted by author and filmmaker Erica Greenberg, wi...
03/21/2024
Spring Break Special Programs March 25-31Spring break is around the corner, and Montgomery Parks has a variety of activities to keep kids active and learning during the week of spring break March 25-31. The special events will include Eye Spy Trains at Cabin John and Wheaton regional parks, skati...
03/21/2024
A home's price tag is just the start. Remember to include the down payment, closing costs, and moving expenses. These can add up, affecting your overall budget. Plan for each cost to avoid surprises later.   Buying your first “nest” is a thrilling milestone. It's a journey filled with hopes and, ...
03/21/2024
Gaithersburg Farmers Markets, Mar. 21 and 23CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE!     CASEY FARMERS MARKET 810 South Frederick Ave   WINTER SEASON Select Thursday 11 AM - 2:30 PM   April 18 ____________   CURRENT CASEY MARKET VENDORS   SEE THE FULL SCHEDULE OF FOOD TRUCKS HERE!   D's Smokehouse BBQ: Savory, hom...
03/20/2024
‘Open Parkways’ Schedule for Spring and Summer Beach Drive and Sligo Creek ParkwayMontgomery Parks has started its spring and summer hours for its “Open Parkways” program on Beach Drive and Sligo Creek Parkway.In 2020, Montgomery Parks initiated the Open Parkways Program, which closed portions of...
03/20/2024
Adult Bike and E-Scooter Classes The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will be offering low-cost adult bike classes in April, May and June. The classes will include Learn to Ride and Basic Skills classes. MCDOT also will offer four free, walk-up electric scooter classes follo...
03/20/2024
Transitioning from city to suburbs requires meticulous financial planning and budgeting. This is especially true for long-distance moves, where the complexity increases significantly.   Moving from city to suburbs marks a significant lifestyle change that can be thrilling and scary. This change o...
03/20/2024
Green Business Certification ProgramMontgomery County’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has relaunched its Green Business Certification Program, a voluntary recognition program designed to encourage businesses and other organizations to take steps to reduce their environmental footpr...
03/19/2024