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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Molly the Lifesaver Meet Molly, the 8-year-old Labrador who saved her family from a fire in their Montgomery County home! Alerting them to call the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Squad just in time, Molly proved that sometimes heroes have four legs and a tail. She's not just a pet; she's a lifesaver. https://ow.ly/XlEN50RiXZ0This is a Montgomery County, Maryland announcement. Orchid, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania USA IMG 4342Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Prescription Drug Take Back Day, April 27The Gaithersburg Police Department is gearing up for Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 27! Safely dispose of old or unused prescription medications by dropping by our police station at 14 Fulks Corner Avenue between 10am and 2pm.Info: https://gburg.md/takebackdayThis is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement. Kentlands Photowalk + Imagination, Color Edited for our Imagination Series, Gaithersburg, Maryland USA 2930 ACanon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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MTA Free Transit Day, Monday, April 22On April 22nd MTA proudly joins the global community in honoring the importance of environmental conservation by celebrating Earth Day! MTA invites riders to Free Transit Day on all modes on April 22nd. Visit https://mta.maryland.gov/articles/437 for more details.  Spring Blossoms, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland USA IMG 2900Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Vendor Connection Summit, Thursday, April 25The Montgomery County Office of Procurement will host a “Vendor Connection Summit” from 9 a.m. to noon on Thursday, April 25, at the Silver Spring Civic Building. Any company or business that is interested in doing business with County Government is encouraged to attend—and they do not have to be companies located in the County. There is no fee to attend.The Silver Spring Civic Building is located at 1 Veterans Pl. in Downtown Silver Spring, near the Silver Spring Metrorail Red Line station.More than 50 prime contractors, government agencies and local resources are expected to be represented at the expo-style event. Attendees can meet with prime contractors that currently have a contract with Montgomery County and discuss potential subcontract...
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State of Emergency Declared in Gaithersburg, MarylandGaithersburg Mayor Sidney Katz and Acting City Manager Tony Tomasello have declared a state of emergency for the City of Gaithersburg effective at 6 a.m., Monday, October 29, 2012, as authorized under the Annotated Code of Maryland and the City Code. The state of emergency activates the City's emergency management plan and requires all essential City employees to report to work and remain on-duty until relieved. During the state of emergency all City facilities will be closed to the public and non-essential employees should not report to work. Posted on ActiveRain as a community service.  Character counts in Gaithersburg. Glass Vessels, VMFA, Chihuly Exhibit IMG_7773 Photograph by Dolores Kelley using a Canon PowerShot S90 camera. Roy...
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Celebrate Howl-O-Ween With Your Furry Friends Wear your costume for a cause Generation Wags, an organization dedicated to spreading awareness about pet abuse and neglect, is throwing a Halloween bash to benefit animals in the Gaithersburg, Md. area. On Saturday, Oct. 27, dogs and owners can put on their costumes for a three-mile brisk walk/run with fellow animal lovers, beginning at Fleet Feet Sports (255 Kentlands Blvd., Gaithersburg, Md.). The festivities continue with a Halloween party (235 Kentlands Blvd., Gaithersburg, Md.) where miniature pinschers from a local rescue shelter will be up for adoption. Guests will also have a chance to learn more about volunteer jobs and fostering animals. Families are encouraged to attend, as well as get their pictures taken in costume with their f...
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Hurricane Sandy Update – October 26, 2012   ALERT GAITHERSBURG   Hurricane Sandy has the potential to make an impact to the Mid-Atlantic region beginning late Sunday. Although the track of the storm is still uncertain, Montgomery County residents should prepare for heavy rain, tropical storm force wind gusts (35 mph), and downed tree and power lines. Following is some information to help Montgomery County residents, businesses, and community groups prepare: ** Stay Informed **Know how to get information even if you have no power. Make sure you have a battery-operated or crank radio in your emergency kit. You can also follow Montgomery County updates on Twitter and Facebook through your mobile device.• Montgomery County Government on Twitter - http://twitter.com/MontgomeryCoMD• Montgomer...
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Leaf Raking Advice in Anticipation of Hurricane Sandy   Gaithersburg, MD – (October 25, 2012)   In anticipation of potentially heavy rains and high winds associated with any effects of Hurricane Sandy, Gaithersburg's Public Works Department is urging residents to either suspend or modify leaf raking activities this weekend and into early next week. If it is possible to delay leaf raking until after the effects of the storm have passed, that would be preferred.  If you are raking leaves, please do not rake them into gutters and streets.  Rake them into grassy areas behind the curb line to allow rain water to flow into catch basins.  This will help prevent catch basins from getting clogged during the storm, and will also help prevent street flooding.  If you already have leaves raked in t...
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Tips on Saving   Guest blog provided by our friends at Olde Key Title in Maryland The article titled “Savings advice you can bank on”, written by Katherine Boyle and published in The Washington Post, provides individuals with tips on saving.  GENERAL TIPS 1.       Don’t do it alone.Make saving money as seamless as possible by automatically transferring money from your checking to your savings account on a monthly basis.This is exactly what your 401(k) does. 2.       Have more than one savings account.“Separating your savings into accounts for necessities, vacations, emergencies, and large expenditures helps you organize your budget.” 3.       Know where to put savings.If you are saving money for your retirement, put money into a 401(k).If you are saving money for a down payment on a hou...
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Montgomery County, Maryland Traffic Safety Notice There may be cameras at selected intersections throughout Montgomery County, Maryland to photograph cars impinging on the pedestrian crosswalk as they come to a stop at a red light. In fact, there is a solid white line JUST BEFORE the pedestrian crosswalk at all intersections and if cars do not stop BEFORE THE SOLID WHITE LINE they will be photographed and issued a ticket. Visitors need to know that there are also many speed cameras in Montgomery County.  Drivers need to carefully watch and observe the speed limits.  Favorite camera placements seem to be where there is a quick speed limit reduction. Drive carefully and watch for bikers.  A school bus hit a biker this week. American Indian Trade Blankets, VMFA, Chihuly Exhibit IMG_7747 Ph...
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AN IDLING CAR IS A CAR THIEF'S BEST FRIEND - STATE POLICE LAUNCH EDUCATION AND ENFORCEMENT CAMPAIGN   Maryland State Police Press Release  (PIKESVILLE, MD) – As cold weather approaches, Maryland State Police are launching a campaign to warn drivers that an unoccupied vehicle with its engine running is an open invitation to car thieves who are prowling neighborhoods, convenience stores, and gas stations, looking for the easy steal. Troopers across Maryland will be working to educate drivers that leaving a vehicle running, or with the keys in it, are the quickest ways to have it stolen. Leaving a vehicle unoccupied with the engine running is also illegal. Violators fortunate enough to find their vehicle still there when they return, just might find a state trooper waiting to issue a cita...
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Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Opens Chihuly Exhibit Dolores and I attended the members only viewing of the new Chihuly at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts exhibit that opened on October 20, 2012.  This is a major exhibition of work by internationally known glass artist Dale Chihuly.  The exhibit will be available until February 10, 2013.  This is the second group of photographs from our recent visit.  Let me know if you get tired of Chihuly pictures.  Look at my Facebook album for more photographs from this very special exhibit at VMFA.  Enjoy the colors of autumn with your camera in hand.  Fiori Boat, Niijima Floats, Chihuly, VMFA IMG_7721   Fiori Boat, Niijima Floats, Chihuly, VMFA IMG_7724   Fiori Boat, Niijima Floats, Chihuly, VMFA IMG_7722   Persian Ceiling, VMFA, Chihuly Exhibit IM...
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By Fernando Herboso - Associate Broker MD, & VA, 301-246-0001 Serving Maryland, DC and Northern VA
(Maxus Realty Group of Samson Properties )
Gaithersburg Maryland 20878   Gaithersburg, Maryland Homes REPORT     The most expensive active home for sale in Gaithersburg is:   $1,900,000 20533 ZION ROAD, Gaithersburg House is TEARDOWN. Value is in LAND: Almost 17 acres zoned RE2 with PUBLIC H20 available. Also listed in lot-land as MC6159542. So... Add to Favorites Request Information Beds 3 Baths 1.0 MLS MC7922579   The least  expensive active home for sale in Gaithersburg is:   $50,000? 128 DUVALL LANE Unit #183-30, Gaithersburg — Fireside Short Sale professionally negotiated. 2 Bedroom 2 bath condo. Priced to sell. Add to Favorites Request Information Beds 2 Baths 2.0 MLS MC7895039 SqFt. 1,053     Foreclosure active homes for sale in Gaithersburg:   $439,900 12913 SCARLET OAK DRIVE, Gaithersburg Value and location, Great lot, ...
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Photowalking at Brookside Gardens:  Flower Photography in Maryland   Dolores and I always enjoy our visits to Brookside Gardens, in the Wheaton Regional Park in Montgomery County, Maryland.  The gardens are beautiful and the special exhibits are outstanding.  The location in the Maryland suburbs of the District of Columbia makes Brookside Gardens a travel destination for visitors from around the world. Local residents know that Brookside Gardens will provide a special place to take guests at any time of the year. Enjoy the colors of autumn with your camera in hand. Brookside Gardens, Flowers IMG_5201   Brookside Gardens, Plants IMG_5202   Brookside Gardens, Flowers IMG_5197   Brookside Gardens, Flowers IMG_5199   Brookside Gardens, Flowers IMG_5206   Coneflower, Brookside Gardens, Flowe...
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Dahlias at Brookside Gardens:  Colors of Autumn in Maryland    Brookside Gardens, in the Wheaton Regional Park, is one of the very favorite places to spend a few hours when you are in Montgomery County, Maryland. The gardens are beautiful enough to attract visitors from around the world and the special exhibits are outstanding. One of our favorite annual exhibits is the Dahlia Show that takes place each year.  We are always amazed by the beautiful dahlias that compete for the top awards.  These photographs are from the recent show. Enjoy the colors of autumn with your camera in hand. Dahlia, Brookside Gardens, Dahlia Show IMG_7199   Dahlia, Brookside Gardens, Dahlia Show IMG_7193   Dahlia, Brookside Gardens, Dahlia Show IMG_7195   Dahlia, Brookside Gardens, Dahlia Show IMG_7190   Dahli...
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Chihuly at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts   Dolores and I attended the members only viewing of the new Chihuly at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts exhibit that opened on October 20, 2012.  This is a major exhibition of work by internationally known glass artist Dale Chihuly.  The exhibit will be available until February 10, 2013.  Visitors from around the world will be visiting Richmond, Virginia to see and enjoy the amazing works by Chihuly. "Chihuly’s art remains at the cutting edge of the technical and virtuoso possibilities of glass as a medium, and this exhibition will include many iconic works for which Chihuly is known — Ikebana, Mille Fiori, Chandeliers, Tabac Baskets, Venetians, Boats, Persian Ceiling — as well as site-specific installations, taking advantage of our soaring A...
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Pincushion Flowers, Kentlands: Photo Editing Tips   When you are photographing flowers, it is good to keep the original image in the natural color.  However, it you want to experiment with your iPiccy.com photo editing, you can select your favorite colors.  Photo ID secret:  When the image numbers of my photographs are followed by a letter such as A or B, the photographs have been edited.  I recommend this to you as well.  When you wish to save changed images to your computer, just add a letter or your preferred code. I store photographs on Flickr.  From Flickr, I can select the size of the image and copy and past them to blogs.  After the edited photographs are on your computer, you can move the images to Facebook album with up to 200 photographs per album.   Enjoy the colors of the se...
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Make a wish! Have an outstanding week.   How to Wish on a Dandelion   First look for the fluffiest dandelion you can find. The seeds should be about to fall off but it is best when none have already done so. If you are lucky enough to happen upon a patch of them you will easily tell which of the stems is crying for your breath. Pick that one and don’t make the magic wait any longer.   Pick the dandelion carefully. You don’t want to send any seeds on their way prematurely. If the wind is blowing you may need to block the breeze with your body as you prepare your seeds for flight. Once you have your stem, it is time to think about your wish. Important rule, never tell anyone for what you are wishing.* If you are making a wish primarily for yourself it is always a good idea to tack one on ...
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Kentlands Casino Night   Put on your party clothes and meet your neighbors at the clubhouse on November 10 for Casino Night!. There will be have lots of Vegas games and prizes and the champagne will flow.  It all starts at the Kentlands clubhouse at 7:00 pm and is open to Kentlands residents 21 years and older. Make reservations to join in the fun by calling the Kentlands clubhouse by November 5.   See you there!   Posted on ActiveRain as a community service.  Character counts in Gaithersburg.   Dahlia, Brookside Gardens, Dahlia Show IMG_7194 Photograph by Roy Kelley using a Canon PowerShot G11 camera. Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Dahlias in Maryland:  The colors of autumn at Brookside Gardens   Dahlia growers in Maryland are very happy with the beautiful flowers that they were able to exhibit at the recent Dahlia Show at Brookside Gardens in Montgomery County, Maryland.  We still have blooming dahlias in our Kentlands home garden in Gaithersburg but they can not compare with the dahlias on exhibit at the show. Brookside Gardens is one of our favorite places to visit for flower photography and walks through the beautiful gardens.   Dahlia, Brookside Gardens, Dahlia Show IMG_7150   Dahlia, Brookside Gardens, Dahlia Show IMG_7151   Dahlia, Brookside Gardens, Dahlia Show IMG_7160   Dahlias, Brookside Gardens, Dahlia Show IMG_7157   Dahlia, Brookside Gardens, Dahlia Show IMG_7161   Dahlia, Brookside Gardens, Dahlia S...
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Kentlands Fall Leaf Collection   Notice from the Kentlands Citizens Assembly.    The City's fall leaf collection will take place during the week of October 22nd until the final week of December. Pick up is made every 5 to 7 working days, usually on regular recycling days (Thursday). During the heaviest periods, they may be one or two days behind. During the pickup, leaves raked to the curb next to the recycling bins will be collected and disposed of by City recycling crews. If you have any questions, please contact the City at 301-258-6370 or www.gaithersburgmd.gov. The City does not collect leaves from the mews/alleys.The Assembly's leaf collection will start during the week of October 22nd also. Subsequent leaf collection will take place every two weeks. Again, you are asked to rake y...
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By Fernando Herboso - Associate Broker MD, & VA, 301-246-0001 Serving Maryland, DC and Northern VA
(Maxus Realty Group of Samson Properties )
  Homes and Condos for Sale in Gaithersburg MD     Homes and Condos for Sale in Gaithersburg MD     Gaithersburg is a family-friendly community, offering close access to public transportation, schools, freeways, shopping, and state parks. Olde Town is perhaps one of my favorite areas in Gaithersburg Maryland. It has fantastic amenities, unique locally-owned shops and restaurants. The east side also includes Lakeforest Mall, City Hall, and the Montgomery County Fair grounds, a dynamic and thriving city to call home. Our dedication to the buyers is unsurpassed in customer satisfaction. You Bring The Dream - We Bring You The House~   A Sample Of Homes For Sale Available now. . .                   GREAT HOUSE     Buyer financing fell through - come and get it!! Bank approved & ready for qui...
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Butterflies and Flowers at Brookside Gardens:  Wings of Fancy   Those that enjoy photographing flowers are always looking for the best images to capture and share with our friends.  When you add some beautiful butterflies to the the flower exhibits, the photography becomes more challenging and more fun.  One of the very special annual exhibits at Brookside Gardens in Wheaton, Maryland is Wings of Fancy and it it features live butterflies and moths in the the conservatory that is filled with flowers that attract butterflies. These photographs are from the recent Wings of Fancy Exhibit.  Please share your photographs from exhibits in you home community. Wings of Fancy Exhibit, Brookside Gardens IMG_5188     Wings of Fancy Exhibit, Brookside Gardens IMG_5185   Wings of Fancy Exhibit, Brook...
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By Fernando Herboso - Associate Broker MD, & VA, 301-246-0001 Serving Maryland, DC and Northern VA
(Maxus Realty Group of Samson Properties )
  Gaithersburg Real Estate News & Market Updates for the week of 10/17/2012   There are currently 247 Properties currently available in Gaithersburg Maryland for Montgomery County in Maryland     Psst. . mortgages rates are at record lows With mortgage rates at or near record lows and prices rolled back, we are puzzled finding buyers that are still waiting for the market to drop some more.. .well. you are in for a lonnnnng wait!An inventory shortage has whipped up a feeding frenzy in our local market. .specially in the lower range properties. With bidding wars and price increases coming from apartment renters that are finding that mortgage payments are LOWER than their monthly rental bill. .is a no brainier!As a broker, I ask myself if  this pressure is justified? Would most buyers be b...
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