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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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National Prescription Drug Take Back DayMark your calendars! Oct 28th, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Clean out those medicine cabinets & drop off at select locations in Montgomery County (see image). Keep our neighborhoods safe & meds out of the wrong hands!This is a Montgomery County, Maryland announcement. 
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Gaithersburg Farmers Markets, Oct. 26 & 28 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!   Get Ya' Roll On: For lunch this week, enjoy gourmet egg rolls...with a twist! 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!   Montgomery County Health Connection: Connect with healthcare professionals to learn about eligibility requirements for private health insurance and Medicaid.   Saints Row Brewing: Locally crafted beers and fresh roasted coffee beans produced at their Fulks Corner lab.   Scenic View Orcha...
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HalloWheaton Bar Hop for Adults on Saturday, Oct. 28Free Family-Oriented Events on Sunday, Oct. 29Montgomery County’s Wheaton Arts & Entertainment District will celebrate Halloween with themed events for adults, children and families on Saturday, Oct. 28, and Sunday, Oct. 29. “HalloWheaton” kicks off with Wheaton’s first-ever trick-or-treating themed bar hop for adults (ages 21 and older) from 2-5 p.m. on Saturday. The festivities continue from noon-4 p.m. on Sunday with family events including Halloween crafts, s'mores roasting, pumpkin painting and costume contests. All “HalloWheaton” events begin at Marian Fryer Town Plaza, located adjacent to 2424 Reedie Drive. “One more reason to go to Wheaton this weekend—Halloween activities for all ages,” said County Executive Marc Elrich. “Whet...
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Spooktacular ‘Boo-Vie’ Night on Friday, Oct. 27 Free Family Friendly Outdoor Double FeatureThe City of Rockville Police will be hosting their first free Halloween “Boo-Vie” Night with a double feature of the family-friendly It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown followed by Hocus Pocus shown on a big movie screen starting at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 27. The special event, which will include complimentary food and treats, will be held at Fallsgrove Park at the Thomas Farm Community Center.All attendees are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes and to arrive early for the lawn seating, which will open at 6 p.m. The Thomas Farm Community Center is located at 700 Fallsgrove Dr. in Rockville.Those going to Boo-Vie Night are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chair to better enjoy the...
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Montgomery Sports Hall of Fame New Inductees The Montgomery County Sports Hall of Fame (MCSHF) will induct its 2023 class of six new members on Sunday, Oct. 29, at the Silver Spring Civic Building in Downtown Silver Spring. The fifth class for the Hall of Fame includes legendary figures in their respective fields in Georgetown Prep football coach Jim Fegan, the late Gaithersburg High School football coach John Harvill, Paint Branch basketball star Tracy Jackson, Springbrook High and U.S. national team soccer player Joanna Lohman, tennis player Harold Solomon and television sportscaster Scott Van Pelt, who attended Sherwood High School.The ceremonies on Oct. 29 will be free to attend. The Silver Spring Civic Building is located at 1 Veterans Place in Silver Spring. The doors will open at...
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Changing Colors and Falling Leaves Sights That Can Be Seen Close to Home One of the highlights of the fall season is watching the leaves on the trees change from the vibrant green of summer to an array of red, orange and yellow splendor. Visit Montgomery wants people to know that a trip to New England or through the Shenandoah Mountains is not necessary because a day trip around the County will provide a season’s worth of great sights.Peak color in Montgomery County is traditionally estimated to be from now through the end of October and areas of the County are moving toward their full fall colors.With more than 250 miles of trails throughout the County, it is easy to get outside and have an adventure at any skill level. Find more trails using the Moco Trail Guide and then grab a craft ...
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inGaithersburg Magazine – Fall EditionFocusing on life in Gaithersburg, our general interest magazine covers unique aspects of a dynamic and diverse community. In our fall edition, learn about Retool Gaithersburg and how the initiative is aiming to modernize and align the City’s Zoning Code to better reflect Gaithersburg’s vision and goals. Explore local poetry through the Diverse@Casey program and discover some fun facts about the Winter Lights Festival. This issue also invites readers to get to know Engineering Services Division Chief Brian Fields and the City’s Junior Mayor Milly Abdo. You’ll also find important information about this year’s City Election and all the ways you can vote. Look for the magazine in your mailbox in the coming weeks or read it online now. Read more here.Thi...
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2023 Election: Ballot Boxes in GaithersburgAre you planning on voting by mail in the 2023 City Election? If you’ve received and filled out your mail-in ballot you can mail it or safely deposit it in one of the seven secure ballot boxes that are located throughout the City:  Activity Center at Bohrer Park Asbury Methodist Village (for Asbury residents only) City Hall Crown Farm Kentlands Mansion Robertson Park Youth Center Spectrum  Still need a mail-in ballot? Fill out a mail-in ballot application here. You can also cast your vote in person at the Activity Center on Early Voting Day on October 29 and Election Day on November 7.Click here for more election information.This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement.
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Canavest: A Final Piscataway Outpost in Colonial Maryland Online Presentation of Montgomery HistoryCanavest, which was located on Heater’s Island in the Potomac River, was the last permanent village of the Piscataway Indians in Maryland. Various aspects of the site—which was occupied from 1699 to at least 1712—are vividly described in a series of colonial documents from Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. “Canavest: A Final Piscataway Outpost in Colonial Maryland” will be a free, live online presentation of Montgomery History at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 24.Retired Maryland Historic Trust Chief Archeologist Dennis Curry will lead the presentation looking through the archival records that are paired with analysis of archeological remains. He will talk about how the records combine to pro...
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Survey on Using Electric Leaf BlowersLandscapers Asked for Their Experiences and OpinionsLandscapers are being asked by the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection to participate in a survey on using electric leaf blowers. The County recently approved a law that will phase out use of gas-powered leaf blowers starting July 1, 2025.The survey, which seeks details of actual experiences of using electric leaf blowers and opinions of the blowers, will only take five minutes to complete. It also asks about a possible program that could allow rebates for replacing gas-powered blowers with electric blowers to help offset financial burdens of making the transition.The survey can be accessed at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KWKQLBJ.This is a Montgomery County, Maryland announcem...
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Fall Loose Leaf Collection in GaithersburgFall loose leaf collection for single family and townhouse owners begins Monday, October 23, and will continue through Friday, December 29, weather permitting. Collection is made weekly, however there may be a one to two-day delay during busy periods. Rake your leaves to the street curb by 7 a.m. on your regular recycling day. Note that leaves placed in alleys or mews will not be collected. After the collection period ends, leaves can be placed in biodegradable brown paper bags and left curbside with yard waste on your weekly recycling collection day. Click here to learn more.This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement.The collections take place in Kentlands on Thursdays. I have also seen collections on Wednesdays. 
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
A Positive Mind Your attitude is your greatest asset. Everything in life is easier if you have an attitude of gratitude. A positive attitude will help you focus on what you do have. It will help you get through anything in life. A positive mind will help you see the light even on the darkest of days. So do your best to smile and stay positive. Welcome good thoughts and compartmentalize the bad. Pull the good energy close in the things you do and say. Your attitude is everything. It is your ticket to a happier life. M. Korach #StarfishClub #X #mentalhealth Country Roads: Poems That Feel Like Home https://a.co/d/8kM9K4zCountry Roads: Poems That Feel Like Home Paperback – September 28, 2023by Melanie Korach (Author)  
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'Find Your Boo': Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption CenterFee-Waived Adoption Event for Dogs More Than 40 PoundsThe Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center (MCASAC) will hold a fee-waived adoption event for dogs 40 pounds and over from Oct 15-31. The “Find Your Boo” adoption event is sponsored by Friends of Montgomery County Animals (FMCA).  The shelter’s population of large dogs has increased. If more people do not adopt, the shelter will once more reach critical capacity, as it did over the summer. Adopters are urgently needed for medium and large dogs. If anyone is considering adding a pet to the family, now is the time. Adopting is easy and will be made even easier with no adoption fee during the special event.“A lot of people think you need a fenced yard o...
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$900,000 in Nonprofit Security Grants to be AwardedThe Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (OEMHS) announced this week that the County is making a $900,000 commitment to help protect nonprofit organizations that have experienced or are at high risk of experiencing hate crimes. OEMHS will administer the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) Nonprofit Security Grant that organizations can use to help reduce security expenses.Nonprofit organizations can request up to $20,000 per facility and funds must be expended over a 12-month period. Eligible organizations include nonprofit community service providers, houses of worship or other faith-based organizations with facilities located in the County.“Montgomery County is proud to be one of the most culturally diverse commu...
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Travelogues: Exploring Italy's Cinque Terre—A Landscape Artist's ParadiseOnline Adventure with Pamela Betts on Friday, Oct. 20The next in the series of online travelogues presented by Silver Spring Town Center, Inc., will take viewers on a tour of Italy through the perspectives of artist Pamela Betts. The free talk, from 7-9 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 20, will entail an overview of an emerging landscape painter's experiences painting in Italy's Cinque Terre region.“Travelogues: Exploring Italy's Cinque Terre—A Landscape Artist's Paradise” reflects Ms. Betts’ experiences with a group of artists who all were keen to put the stresses of the COVID-19 health crisis behind and explore the sights and tastes of the region.To participate in the presentation, register at Meeting Registration - Zoom.Dur...
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Olney Art Association Exhibit in Gaithersburg The Olney Art Association (OAA) member exhibition is now on display at the Benjamin Gaither Center through January 7, 2024. Located in Olney, Maryland and founded in 1974, the OAA is a professional, learning, creative community of visual fine artists whose expertise ranges in a variety of media, such as oil painting, watercolor, acrylics, pastel, colored pencil, pen and ink, printmaking, mixed media, sculpture, ceramics, digital art, and photography.This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement.  
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City of Gaithersburg 2023 Voters GuideA comprehensive English/Spanish Voter Guide for the 2023 City of Gaithersburg Election is available here. The guide includes candidate information and statements (also available on YouTube here), same-day voter registration details, mail-in ballot application and instructions, and more. Gaithersburg residents will cast their ballots for three City Council Members on Tuesday, November 7 at the Activity Center at Bohrer Park. You’re welcome to vote early on October 29 or by mail-in ballot.Find complete election information here.This a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement.Dolores and I voted by mail.  
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Gaithersburg Halloween HappeningsHalloween is just around the corner and we’re celebrating throughout October with programs and activities sure to send a chill down your spine. Family-friendly ghoulish activities and programs, including a Haunted House, Boo Bash, and are among the haunted offerings. View the full lineup of can’t-miss Halloween-themed events coming up in Gaithersburg here.Learn More Here This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement.  
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By Roy Kelley
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Gaithersburg Holiday Giving ProgramKeep the spirit of giving alive during the November and December holidays. Donations are being accepted for the Gaithersburg Holiday Giving program, a coordinated effort that helps make the holidays happier for more than 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. Monetary donations allow us to purchase food & retail store gift cards for use in November & December. Donations can be made through the City’s online portal below. If paying by check, please make it payable to City of Gaithersburg / Holiday Giving Program and mail to: Community Services Office, 31 South Summit Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD 20877.Online Donation PortalThis is a City ...
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