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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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By Audrey June-Forshey, GRI, Gaithersburg, MD
(RE/MAX Realty Services)
Audrey June-Forshey | RE/MAX Realty Services | (240) 403-0400 841 Diamond Dr, Gaithersburg, MD OPEN HOUSE Sunday 2/26/12 1pm to 4pm 5BR/3BA Single Family House offered at $459,000 Year Built 1971 Sq Footage 2,156 Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 3 full, 0 partial Floors 4 Parking Unspecified Lot Size 9,351 sqft HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION OPEN HOUSE Sunday 2/26/12 1pm to 4pm This home feels like a beach house! Hardwood floors, new kitchen with glass front cabinets and quartz counter tops. Plantation shutters, light and bright! New bathroom vanities. Cozy family room with fireplace. Composite two level deck. Just beautiful! see additional photos below PROPERTY FEATURES - Central A/C - Central heat - Fireplace - Hardwood floor - Family room - Living room - Dining room - Refrigerator - Stove/O...
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Young Artist Award Winners to Perform in Concert at Rosborough Cultural Arts Center in Gaithersburg   Due to its popularity and sold-out status in years past, the concert showcasing the winners of the prestigious Young Artist Awards will take place this year at the Rosborough Cultural Arts Center on the grounds of Asbury Methodist Village.  Sponsored by the City of Gaithersburg and the Kentlands Community Foundation in partnership with Asbury Methodist Village, the Young Artist Award, now in its 9th year, is a juried competition providing talented musicians ages 12 to 18 with an enriching artistic experience. The concert will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for residents of the City of Gaithersburg and $12 for nonresidents, and may be purchased in adv...
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Kentlands Lost & Found Have you lost any personal items, such as jewelry, keys, or jackets?  Please check with the Clubhouse front desk staff during business hours (Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm) at 301-948-4290 to see if your item has been turned in.      You may come to the Clubhouse during business hours  to describe and reclaim the following: 1) Ipod, 2) Man's Ring, 3) Cane, 4) Tennis Rackets with Bag, 5) Key Fob, 6) Keys, 6) Jacket, and 7) Water Bottle.Lost item(s) will be held for ninety days. If not claimed, item(s) will be donated to a charitable organization.     When you take walks through Kentlands and Lakelands, be sure to have your camera in hand to capture the special moments that you will want to share.    Longwood Gardens Conservatory IMG_3810 Photograph by Roy Kel...
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Longwood Gardens Conservatory - Hibiscus Blooms     Dolores and I always enjoy our visits to Longwood Gardens, in Kennett Square, PA.  Current visitors will see and enjoy the annual Orchid Extravaganza and the thousands of beautiful flowers and plants in the Conservatory.   The Conservatory at Longwood Gardens is a very inviting travel destination on cold winter days.  Take you family, with cameras in hand, and enjoy the beauty of nature.     Longwood Gardens Conservatory - Hibiscus IMG_2488 Hibiscus at Longwood Gardens IMG_2489 Hibiscus at Longwood Gardens IMG_2487   Photographs by Roy Kelley using a Canon PowerShot G11 camera.Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Kentlands Town Hall Meeting  Join the Gaithersburg Police Department and local elected officials on Wednesday, February 15 at 7 pm at the Kentlands Stadium 10 for a discussion on recent crimes in our community, including two incidences in Kentlands Downtown in January.     Get the facts that impact you as a business owner or resident and talk with law enforcement and elected officials directly.  If you have any questions, contact President@KentlandsDowntown.com.      Posted on ActiveRain as a community service.  Character counts in Gaithersburg.   When you take walks through Kentlands and Lakelands, be sure to have your camera in hand to capture the special moments that you will want to share. Longwood Gardens Conservatory IMG_3808 Photograph by Roy Kelley using a Canon PowerShot G11 ca...
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Dahlias at Brookside Gardens - Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs Brookside Gardens is one of our favorite places to visit in Montgomery County, Maryland.  Dolores and I like to attend the flower shows, the exhibits in the Conservatory and take walks through the gardens when the flowers are blooming. If you live in the area and have not been to Brookside Gardens, now is the time to see and enjoy the Spring Exhibit that is now featured in the Conservatory.  Admission is free and you will enjoy the experience.  Brookside Gardens is located in the Wheaton Regional Park. The photographs below were taken during the Dahlia Show sponsored by the National Capital Dahlia Society at Brookside Gardens. Be sure to have your camera in hand to capture those special moments when you are out and about ...
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Kentlands Newcomers' Coffee and Happy Hour New to Kentlands?  The Kentlands Welcoming Committee's next Newcomers' Coffee is scheduled for Saturday, February 25 at the Kentlands Clubhouse from 9:30 am to 10:30 am.  It's a fun hour where you'll meet your neighbors and hear about the community, fun activities and events.  Invitations will be mailed this week.  If you do not receive your invitation, please call the Clubhouse at 301-948-4290 to sign up.   Less than a week later, the Kentlands Citizens Assembly will host a Happy Hour in the Clubhouse Great Room for all residents - old and new - on Friday, March 2, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm.  If you plan to attend, please RSVP by calling 301-948-4290.   Posted on ActiveRain as a community service. Character counts in Gaithersburg.   Kentlands is a w...
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Longwood Gardens Conservatory - Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs When we experience cold winter days in Montgomery County, Maryland, it is a good time to think about places to go that are warm and colorful.  Longwood Gardens, located in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, just west of Wilmington, Delaware is close enough for a day trip.  This month, the Conservatory at Longwood Gardens is the location of their annual Orchid Extravaganza and the place to enjoy beautiful orchids and thousands of other flowers and plants. If you live in the area, take your family on a day trip, with cameras in hand.  If you live in another part of the country, add Longwood Gardens to your places to visit on vacations. Be sure to have your camera in hand to capture the special moments in your community or duri...
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Brookside Gardens, A Good Place To Visit On A Winter Day We have a cloudy day and snow is predicted in Montgomery County, Maryland this afternoon and evening.  The afternoon rush hour could be a mess for those heading north and west from the Washington, DC area. It is a good time to turn our thoughts to beautiful flowers.  One of our favorite local places to visit is Brookside Gardens which is located in the Wheaton Regional Park in Montgomery County.  Currently, the annual Spring Exhibit is featured in the Conservatory.  This is one of the good places to visit on a chilly day. Be sure to have your camera in hand to capture those special moments when you are out and about in your community or in your travels. Brookside Gardens Spring Display IMG_4296 Brookside Gardens Spring Display IMG...
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KidServe: Kids Partnering with Grown-Ups to Serve - Kentlands We hope you will join us on Sun, Feb 12, 3-4:30 p.m. at the Kentlands Clubhouse for KidServe's kick-off event of making lunches for the homeless. The idea is to bring families together to serve, so bring the family! Supplies will be provided. Please let us know you are coming and how many are in your group by clicking on the VolunteerSpot link below.  If you have questions, email us at kidserve@yahoo.com or call 301.208.8766. Hope to see you there! Here are some questions to discuss with your kids before you come: What are the reasons why someone might become homeless? Why do you think it is important to help people who are homeless? What are your most prized possessions/belongings? Sign Up Now: http://www.volunteerspot.com/l...
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Dumbarton Oaks Museum  - Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs One of the benefits of living in Montgomery County, Maryland is that we are in the suburbs of Washington, DC.   We are close to many historic places to visit and can drive in to visit the many museums in the District.  These are some of the quality of life features that bring employment centers to our area.  Dolores and I visited the Dumbarton Oaks Museum on Saturday, January 28, 2012 for a lecture on Body Movement and Adornment in the Ancient Andes, by Brenda Femenias and the exhibit Lasting Impressions: Body Art in The Ancient Americas.  Piercing, tattoos, scarification and reshaped heads were held in high regard in many Pre-Columbian cultures.  These body transformations were thought to make the body strong, beautiful and po...
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"Romance is Dead" Murder Mystery Dinner at Kentlands Mansion If you love fine dining coupled with a good mystery, then Kentlands Mansion is the perfect setting for a romantic night out just before Valentine’s Day.  In “Romance is Dead,” you’ll meet Mr. Rex Hallmark, the mastermind behind the entire Valentine’s Day agenda.  He’s called a meeting with this board of directors to discuss the final push for Valentine’s Day.  But trouble is brewing, with the heads of chocolate, flowers and jewelry feeling that changes should be made in how the business is managed … and maybe even by whom!  Even Cupid, the face of Valentine’s Day, is demanding a new contract.  Mr. Hallmark’s annual meeting is nothing close to business as usual.  When tensions mount and stakes are raised, will everyone make it ...
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Kentlands Street Tree Pruning Beginning on Monday, February 6, 2012, (weather pending) The City of Gaithersburg has contracted with Bartlett Tree Experts of Gaithersburg, MD to prune street trees in many locations throughout Kentlands and Lakelands. No Parking signs will be placed on the streets where the tree work will take place to give residents at least two days notice to relocate their cars for several hours. By not having cars to work around, this will help the contractor to complete the work much faster. The work will take place Monday-Friday 7:30am to 4:30pm and weather depending our goal is to have all work completed before the trees leaf out this spring. Streets Locations for Street Tree Pruning Beckwith St- Between Kent Oaks Way and Tschiffely Square Rd Kent Oaks Way- Between...
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Brookside Gardens Spring Display We have a little snow tonight in Maryland and it is again feeling like winter after a number of very mild days.  It is a good weekend to visit the Conservatory at Brookside Gardens to enjoy the annual Sprng Display.  Brookside Gardens is located in the Wheaton Regional Park in Montgomery County, Maryland.   Enjoy the weekend and be sure to have your camera in hand to capture those special moments.  We hope that our friends in the Denver area are safe with the record snow volume they are experiencing.  We should be seeing some good snow pictures in Denver blogs. Brookside Gardens Spring Display IMG_4310 (Velvet Red Geraniums) Photograph by Roy Kelley using a Canon PowerShot G11 camera. Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Maryland Nutty Plum Crumble Recipe - Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs Recipe tested and recommended by Dolores Kelley 12 ripe plums       2-3 thick strips of peel and the freshly   squeezed juice from 1 orange 1/3 cup soft brown sugar 1 stick unsalted butter, chilled and cubed ¾ cup self-rising flour 1/3 cup ground almonds (almond flour) 3 Tbsp. slivered almonds 3 Tbsp. pine nuts Chilled cream, to serve Use a medium ovenproof dish Serves 4 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.. Halve and pit the plums and arrange them in a single layer in a baking dish. Add the orange peel and juice. Sprinkle over 2 Tbsp. of the sugar and dot over 2 Tbsp. of the butter. Cover with foil and bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, until the plums are beginning to soften. Put the flour, ground alm...
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Gaithersburg Homes For Sale  Home buyers and home sellers are advised to know about the conditions of the present market that will drive their purchase and sale decisions. It is best not to rely upon the national real estate figures that are mentioned in the press.  The local area information is readily available from your real estate professional. Today, in Montgomery County, Maryland, there are 2,307 homes actively listed for sale on the multiple listing service.  65 (2.8%) are lender owned foreclosures (REO).  439 (19.02%) are short sale pre-foreclosues.  A quick look at these figures leads us to the conclusion that the number of foreclosure offerings is not currently having a major impact on the overall market for Montgomery County.   On the other hand, short sale offerings are adve...
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Why are you using Pinterest? Many of us are not posting photographs and images on Pinterest and some say it is addictive.  Is Pinterest something solely for personal interest or are there ways to have the post compliment our marketing efforts?  What do you think? Interest, meet Pinterest: Site helps users catalog their passions - CNN Always have your camera in hand to capture those special moments as you are out and about in your community and your travels. Blooming in the Rain at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden IMG_3507 Photograph by Roy Kelley Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs 
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Tulips in the Rain at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden Cold rainy days in the winter bring wishes for the colorful days of spring that we are anxious to enjoy.  All of us in Maryland will be watching for the tulips to bloom and the spring showers that will make the flowers grow. Those of us that live in the Kentlands community in Gaithersburg appreciate the presence of many lovely gardens and the flowers that will brighten our days. Many of us try to schedule day trips and weekend adventures to places that will allow us to escape from the pressures of business.  When you travel to the Richmond, Virginia area, one of the very special places to visit is Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden.  The Conservatory is always filled with beautiful flowers and plants and the gardens will be very colorful in...
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Blooming in the rain at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden When you are in the Richmond, Virginia area, one of the special places to visit is Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden.  You will find a conservatory full of beautiful plants and flowers and acres of gardens.  Do not let a little rain deter you from visiting botanical gardens. After the showers have passed, you can capture some great photographs of the blooms with rain droplets. Be sure to have your camera in hand to capture those special moments. Blooming in the Rain at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden IMG_3473 Photograph by Roy Kelley Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs Life is better when there are flowers to photograph! 
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