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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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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Driveway-Paving Scams Warning As the warm weather approaches, the Montgomery County Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) is warning homeowners about driveway-paving scammers who typically look to exploit them in spring. These scammers are a common problem not only in Montgomery County, but also across Maryland. Homeowners should be aware and take appropriate measures to avoid falling victim to it.In the last year, OCP has been taking measures against individuals who performed unlicensed home improvement work, particularly those who conducted driveway paving. As a result, civil and criminal charges have been issued against them, and several have been issued arrest warrants. OCP also has managed to suspend all websites associated with these criminals, either permanently or temporarily, thr...
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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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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Municipal Government Works Month  In celebration of Municipal Government Works (MGW) Month, we’re sharing our “Team Gaithersburg” campaign highlighting the many jobs performed by our Parks, Recreation and Culture, Public Works, and Planning and Code Departments that help make Gaithersburg a great place to live and work. Look for posts on our City’s Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts @GburgMD. An official proclamation designating November 2023 as “Municipal Government Works Month” in the City was presented at the October 16 Mayor and City Council meeting. View the presentation here.This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement. Chrysanthemums, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland USA IMG 6301Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Pho...
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American Legion Bridge and 270 Corridor Program Open House MeetingsThe Maryland Department of Transportation is hosting a series of open house meetings to engage the public on the American Legion Bridge and 270 Corridor Program and gather community feedback as the program advances. The open houses will take place at three venues along the program corridor, including the DoubleTree Hotel, 620 Perry Parkway, in Gaithersburg on Wednesday, November 15 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Read more here.This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement. Nandina domestica 'firepower', Autumn Leaves, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland USA IMG 6005Canon PowerShot G11 Camera, f/4.5, 1/200 sec., ISO-80, 30 mm, No FlashPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Donations Needed for Holiday Giving Program Please consider donating to the Gaithersburg Holiday Giving program, a coordinated effort that helps make the holidays happier for about 700 families in November and more than 1,800 children in December. Monetary donations allow us to provide food and gift cards to those referred to the program. Learn more and donate online here.This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement.  
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Native American Heritage MonthNovember is Native American Heritage Month. Join us in celebrating the heritage, history, art and traditions of those who were the original inhabitants of our country. Learn more here: https://gburg.md/3NqpkMPThis is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement. The City celebrates and honors Native American Heritage Month in November with an educational presentation and proclamation highlighting the culture, heritage, and achievements of our Native American neighbors. An official proclamation was presented at the October 16 Mayor and City Council meeting. View the presentation here. The City’s Multicultural Affairs Committee presents a month-long educational display at the Activity Center at Bohrer Park. The exhibit explores the history of Maryland’s nati...
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Book Festival Program Cover Art ContestThe Gaithersburg Book Festival is marking its 15th anniversary with an art contest for high school students in Montgomery County. Students are invited to submit original artwork on the theme of “celebrating 15 years of books, writers and literary excellence” by noon on Friday, December 1. Learn more here.This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement. 
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Retool Gaithersburg: New Voicemail LineA new voicemail comment line is now available among the many engagement opportunities for the City’s Retool Gaithersburg project. Review the project online here and call 240-805-1100 to leave your comments.What is Retool Gaithersburg? Retool Gaithersburg aims to modernize the City’s Zoning Code to better reflect the needs of the community today and ensure that zoning regulations accommodate and implement the City’s vision and goals of a vibrant and innovative community. Why Retool Gaithersburg? The last comprehensive update to the City’s Zoning Code was in 1965, a time when Gaithersburg was mostly agricultural. Since then, the types of businesses, housing, and industrial uses have changed. Updating the zoning rules will support policies to improve ...
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Montgomery County Holiday Schedule for Veterans Day Weekend Friday-Saturday, Nov. 10-11 The Montgomery County Government, and programs that impact County residents, will have schedule and program changes for Veterans Day Weekend, Friday-Saturday, Nov. 10-11. Veterans Day ceremonies throughout the County will take place on Saturday, Nov. 11. However, the County Government will observe the holiday on Friday, Nov. 10.County offices—Closed on Friday, Nov. 10, and Saturday, Nov. 11. MC 311—Closed on Friday, Nov. 10, and Saturday, Nov. 11. State offices and courts—Closed on Friday, Nov. 10, and Saturday, Nov. 11. State Motor Vehicle Administration offices and Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program stations—Closed Friday, Nov. 10. Open regular hours on Saturday, Nov. 11. Libraries— Closed on Fri...
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Residential Fast Track Permits in Montgomery County, MD Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services (DPS) has improved its “Residential Fast Track” program and its “Apply Online” portal, creating changes that could lead to permits on some eligible projects being approved in days instead of weeks. The changes continue DPS initiatives that are making its building permit programs and services faster and easier to use for residents and businesses.  Read more. This is a Montgomery County, Maryland announcement. Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services (DPS) has improved its “Residential Fast Track” program and its “Apply Online” portal, creating changes that could lead to permits on some eligible projects being approved in days instead of weeks. The changes continue DPS in...
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Gaithersburg Farmers Markets, Nov. 2 & 4 CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE!     CASEY FARMERS MARKET 810 South Frederick Ave   OPEN MAY - NOVEMBER Thursdays 11 AM - 2:30 PM ____________   CURRENT CASEY MARKET VENDORS   SEE OUR FULL SCHEDULE OF FOOD TRUCKS HERE!   D's Smokehouse BBQ: The ever-popular D's BBQ food truck is returning to Casey to satisfy your need to feed! See the full season's food truck calendar here.   Black Horse Kettle Corn: the perfect salty and sweet snack!   Blended Desserts: Fresh treats baked without sugar and gluten!   Saints Row Brewing: Locally crafted beers and fresh roasted coffee beans produced at their Fulks Corner lab.   Scenic View Orchards: Local honey, apple cider, produce -- strawberries are here!! -- and flowers.   Tuckey's Mountain-Grown Berries, Fruits, and Veg...
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Tuesday Recycle Tip from Recycle CoachHappy Halloween! Don't forget, candy wrappers are NOT recyclable. Take the guesswork out of recycling by downloading the free @RecycleCoachApp today, visit https://gburg.md/RecycleCoach to get started!This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement. 
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Montgomery County Bike Drive Collects Nearly 300 BicyclesThe Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is connecting people in the County who have a bike to donate with people who need one. On Friday, Oct. 20, MCDOT collected 290 bicycles at its annual one-day bike collection event in Rockville.MCDOT sponsored the collection of child and adult bikes in partnership with Rockville Bike Hub and Bikes for the World. Volunteers from the organizations will refurbish the bikes and place them with children and adults in need through Bikes for the World, the MCDOT Bike Match Program and the Rockville Terrific Kids program.This was the fifth year that MCDOT sponsored a bike drive (no events were held during two years of the COVID-19 health crisis). In those five years, the drives hav...
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Community Overdose Action Town HallThursday, Nov. 2, in RockvilleMaryland’s Opioid Operational Command Center, in partnership with Montgomery County’s Department of Health and Human Services, will host a town hall on Thursday, Nov. 2, to hear ideas from residents on how Maryland can address the opioid crisis.  The event will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. in the third floor hearing room of the Montgomery County Council Office Building, which is located at 100 Maryland Ave in Rockville.  Read more.This is a Montgomery County, Maryland announcement. 
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Gaithersburg Snow Road-eo ResultsWinners with Public Works Operations Division Chief Mark Scafide and Public Works Director Tony Berger.Left to Right: 1st Place Winners: Andrew Rosencrantz and Mark Smith; 2nd Place Winners: Bobby Cox and Jon Burgess; 3rd Place Winners: Todd Compton and Kerry Bodmer. It’s not too early to think about snow. In fact, our snow removal crews have already been honing their skills, engaging in a friendly Snow Road-eo competition. Congrats to first place winners Mark Smith and Andrew Rosencrantz (for the third year in a row), second place winners Jon Burgess and Bobby Cox, and third place winners Todd Compton and Kerry Bodmer. The team-building event is geared towards snow removal preparedness for the upcoming winter weather season.  This is a City of Gaithersb...
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Security Grants to Jewish, Muslim, Sikh, and Zoroastrian CommunitiesMontgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and the County Council have expedited $311,700 in Nonprofit Security Grant funding to Jewish, Muslim, Sikh, and Zoroastrian communities in Montgomery County to enhance security measures. Since the outbreak of violence in Israel and Gaza, concern has risen that these communities have been, or will be, threatened by violence and other crimes motivated by hate and bias. These awards will provide immediate assistance to the organizations that are receiving funding to invest in various security measures to protect their communities and facilities. Read more.This is a Montgomery County, Maryland announcement. 
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Maryland Smoke Alarm LawMontgomery County was the first major jurisdiction in the U.S. to adopt a “retrofit” Smoke Alarm Law, which required smoke alarms to be installed in all homes? The law was passed in 1976 and became effective on July 1, 1978.This is a Montgomery County, Maryland announcement. 
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Altar de Día de los Muertos  The City’s Multicultural Affairs Committee and De Colores Mexican Folk Dance Company present “Altar de Día de los Muertos” at the Activity Center at Bohrer Park. View the exhibit October 29 through November 5 from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends. The display will also feature a Remembrance Book for visitors to share a tribute to a loved one who passed away this year.  Read more here.  This is a City of Gaithersburg announcement. 
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Grant Funding Available for Small, Emerging, Volunteer-Led Nonprofit Montgomery County’s Office of Grants Management is accepting applications from qualified nonprofit organizations providing direct services to or advocacy for County community members. An amount totaling $250,000 is available through the County’s Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) Quarter 2 Community Projects Fund Grants Program. Applications can be submitted by eligible nonprofits until 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 31.Nonprofit organizations with fewer than three employees and annual budgets of $250,000 or less are eligible to receive a grant. Nonprofits do not need to be based in Montgomery County to apply, but all projects must occur within the County or be exclusively focused on County residents. FY24 Community Project Fund awa...
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Early Voting in Gaithersburg: October 29Early voting for the 2023 City Election will take place at the Activity Center at Bohrer Park on Sunday, October 29, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Same-day voter registration is available during Early Voting. You can also cast your vote by mail-in ballot or in person at the Activity Center on Election Day - November 7.  Click here for more election information.  This is a City of Gaithersburg announcement.  
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Infant & Child Car Seat Safety "Hello? Yes, this is a baby. I heard that Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service has the best, nationally certified car seat techs in the world. I want to schedule an appointment to make sure my car seat is installed correctly and 'road trip ready' for winter!" All the info: http://bit.ly/34mthApThis is a Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service, in Maryland, announcement
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Operation Green Light, Veterans Day, Sat., Nov. 11As Veterans Day approaches on Saturday, Nov. 11, Montgomery County has joined the national “Operation Green Light” salute to veterans and the County’s Commission on Veterans Affairs is seeking additions to its virtual tribute to County veterans. For those who want to attend ceremonies on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, several will be held around the County.Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and the County Council are supporting Operation Green Light, a program sponsored by the National Association of Counties to honor those who have made immeasurable sacrifices to preserve freedom. The program asks for displays of a green light, from Nov. 6-12, in a window of businesses or residences to honor veterans.From Nov. 6-1...
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