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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)
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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Peter Chang Gaithersburg Offers Chinese-Style TapasThe region's newest Peter Chang restaurant will hold its grand opening April 18 in Gaithersburg with a Chinese tapas-style menu of small, shareable plates offered.Peter Chang Gaithersburg is located at 637 N. Frederick Ave. in what had been Ichiban RestaurantChef's special items on the Gaithersburg location's menu include: Chengdu garlic steamed pork, Xi'an cold-skin noodles, Chengdu spicy mouth-watering chicken and Sichuan beef jerky.Click here to learn more. Dahlia, National Capital Dahlia Society Show, Brookside Gardens, Wheaton, Maryland USA IMG 3065Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Tonight:  Lottery to be Held for Nine Kentlands Community Garden Seasonal Plots  Kentlands Community Announcement 7 p.m., January 10th at the Kentlands Clubhouse (open to Kentlands residents only) Interested Kentlands residents should arrive at 7pm to review the Garden by-laws, waiver, history of the program and plans for season 3. Current Garden Committee members will be present to answer any questions you may have. Here are some points about this lottery: Lottery is only open to Kentlands Residents. There are 9 plots, 50% (4) of which are designated for condo dwellers. Names of those in attendance will be drawn. The first name drawn will be awarded plot 1 and so on. A KCF Committee Executive will pull the names. Any lottery winner will be required to sign a liability waiver, agree to ...
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By Roy Kelley
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Kentlands Community Chorus A new session of the Kentlands Community Chorus begins on January 16th at the Kentlands Clubhouse Eveyone Welcome! Children's Chorus K-2nd Grade * Mondays 4:45-5:25 p.m. Introduce your little one to music and the joy of singing with others. $115. Youth Chorus Grades 3-6 * Mondays 5:35-6:30 p.m. Children will continue to develop their ear training and vocal abilities with fun and age-appropriate repertoire that   introduces them to harmony and various musical styles. $140. NEW-Teen Glee! Grades 7-12 * Mondays 6:45-7:45 p.m. Sing and move to popular music and showtunes. A fun and hip group that will showcase singers who want to develop their star power and shine on stage! $150. NEW-Adult Chorus! 18 and older * Mondays 7:45-8:45 p.m.  This group is open to any ad...
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Gaithersburg Home Ownership Assistance Program Loans are now available to assist with the cash requirements of the down payment and closing costs when purchasing a home to occupy.   Qualified home buyers that need help are encouraged to investigate the Gaithersburg Home Ownership Assistance Program. Except for displaced tenants and “essential” personnel of the City of Gaithersburg, any household participating in the program must purchase a home within the city limits of Gaithersburg, Maryland.   Eligible displaced tenants and “essential” personnel may purchase within Montgomery County, Maryland.  The maximum loan for a purchase within Montgomery County but outside of the City of Gaithersburg is $15,000.  The maximum loan for a home purchase within the City of Gaithersburg is $20,000. Bo...
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Members Sought for Ad Hoc Committee on Kentlands Firehouse  The City of Gaithersburg is seeking nine interested members from throughout the Gaithersburg community to serve on an ad hoc committee to develop a Request For Proposal (RFP) for possible uses of the City-owned Firehouse in the Kentlands.  Members of the committee will assist staff in developing the RFP to solicit qualified adaptive reuse and/or redevelopment proposals for this property. The Committee will be charged with reviewing information about existing site conditions, assessing the building’s potential as an adaptive reuse project and the site’s potential as a redevelopment parcel, developing a non-exclusive list of viable, cost-effective potential uses, and identifying major factors to be used in the final RFP, includi...
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Dahlias in Kentlands – Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs As we face the chilly days of winter and the absence of flowers in our gardens, it is good to have some flower photographs in our files to brighten our days. Dolores and I always enjoy the dahlias in Kentlands, our home community. Have a wonderful week as we continue with the challenges of the new year. Please share photographs from your favorite places in the comments for this post. Dahlias in Kentlands IMG_0190 Photograph by Roy Kelley using a Canon PowerShot G11 camera. Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Winterthur Museum Collection - Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs Yuletide at Winterthur is the current theme for visitors at Winterthur in Wilmington, Delaware.  This weekend is the last opportunity to see this very special holiday exhibit.  The mansion is beautiful and the tours change during the year so there are always new things to see.  Travelers come from all over the world to see the museum collection. “Winterthur’s unparalleled collection of nearly 90,000 objects features decorative and fine arts made or used in America from 1630 to 1860. The collection is organized in several main categories— ceramics, glass, furniture, metalwork, paintings and prints, and textiles and needlework. Famous for its American artwork, the collection is amplified with objects from other regions of t...
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By Roy Kelley
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Yuletide at Winterthur  Yuletide at Winterthur is one of the very special places that Dolores and I toured during the holidays.   Winterthur is the former home of Henry Francis du Pont.  The house, museum and grounds are beautiful and this is a great travel destination. The location is Wilmington, Delaware.  The Winterthur at Yuletide tours are available through January 8th and we recommend a visit if you are going to be in the area. Many try to see Winterthur and the nearby Longwood Gardens on the same visit.  It would really be a full day to combine both destinations.  I recommend a day for each.  By the way, this is mushroom country so be sure to try the mushroom soup at either location for a special lunchtime treat. Please share photographs from your favorite places in the comments ...
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The Magic of Gingerbread at A Longwood Christmas Longwood Gardens, in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, is a very special place to visit at any time of the year.  The 1,000+ acres of gardens and the very large Conservatory are wonders to behold when filled with beautiful flowers and plants. The annual event during the Christmas holiday period is called A Longwood Christmas.  This year, the outstanding Longwood staff has demonstrated what can be done with gingerbread. You really need to visit Longwood Gardens.  Take your family, with cameras in hand, for a wonderful experience. Please share photographs from your favorite places in the comments for this post. Happy New Year! A Longwood Christmas - Gingerbread Ornament IMG_2273 A Longwood Christmas IMG_2252 A Longwood Christmas - du Pont House...
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Peirce du Pont House at Longwood Gardens The Peirce du Pont House at Longwood Gardens is one of the places you will want to explore during the annual holiday display, A Longwood Christmas. Longwood Gardens, in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, is one of our favorite travel destinations at any time of the year.  The holiday season is a very special time to visit.   Take your family, with cameras in hand, for a wonderful experience. Please share photographs from your favorite places in the comments for this post. Happy New Year! Peirce du Pont House at Longwood Gardens IMG_2530 Peirce du Pont House at Longwood Gardens IMG_2528 Peirce du Pont House at Longwood Gardens IMG_2532 Peirce du Pont House at Longwood Gardens IMG_2527 Peirce du Pont House at Longwood Gardens IMG_2523 Peirce du Pont Hou...
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Blooming for you in Longwood Gardens   We visited Longwood Gardens, in Kennett Square, PA, in December 5, 2011, to see and photograph the annual exhibit A Longwood Christmas.  We recommend visits to Longwood Gardens at any time during the year.  However, the holiday displays are very special to see. Please share photographs from your favorite places in the comments for this post.  Be sure to have your camera available to capture those special moments during the holidays. Happy New Year! Longwood Gardens IMG_2427 Photograph by Roy Kelley.  Canon PowerShot G11 camera. Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Hundreds of Families Helped During December Holidays    Thanks to the generosity of the entire community, nearly 800 Gaithersburg families received donations to help make their holidays a little happier this season.  Donations are coordinated through the City’s Holiday Giving program, with referrals being made to the City’s Community Services division from area schools and nonprofit counselors.  The program operates in tandem with the countywide Holiday Giving Program to ensure non-duplication of services and efficient use of resources. The Countywide effort is coordinated by the nonprofit organization A Wider Circle, through a grant from Montgomery County government.  Hundreds of volunteers, businesses, organizations and nonprofits joined efforts to ensure that all who were referred r...
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Longwood Gardens  - Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs 1/2/12 If you follow my ActiveRain blog posts, you know that Dolores and I love to visit Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania.  The location is just west of Wilmington, Delaware in eastern Pennsylvania.  This is close enough to our home in Montgomery County, Maryland for day trips at any time of the year. The current exhibit is A Longwood Christmas and it is fun to see, enjoy and photograph the seasonal images.  However, the Conservatory has a very wide variety of plants and flowers.  This post will be a random selection of some of the less typical images. Be sure to have your camera in hand to capture those special moments.  Please share photographs from your favorite places in the comments for this post. Happy New Year...
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  Gaithersburg Committee Vacancy Updates  Phone 301-258-6310 Fax 301-948-6149 Email cityhall@gaithersburgmd.gov     The Mayor and City Council are seeking members to serve on a number of City committees. Joining a City committee is a way to get involved and help the Mayor and City Council in their strategic planning process. All committees act in an advisory role. City staff help facilitate meetings and report recommendations to the Mayor and City Council. Preference will be given to Gaithersburg residents and those who have businesses within the City. The following committees have vacancies: Animal Control Board (One representative of the Montgomery County Veterinary Medical Association or shall have training and/or experience in the proper training or care of animals and one Alternat...
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Kids of all ages love the Garden Railway at Longwood Gardens Longwood Gardens is a very festive travel destination during the holiday season.   A Longwood Christmas is the annual display that attracts many families at this time of the year.   The 1,000+ acres of gardens and the world class Conservatory are wonderful at any time of the year; but, a visit to see and enjoy A Longwood Christmas is a very special occasion. The Garden Railway is a special feature that you and other kids of all ages will not want to miss.  This outdoor display is located just past the Main Fountain Garden at location 11 on the Longwood Gardens Outdoor Gardens Map. Enjoy the holidays and be sure to have a camera in hand for those special moments.  You may wish to capture some photos of a model train exhibit. Be...
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Orchid House at Longwood Gardens At this time of the year, families travel to Longwood Gardens to see the annual display A Longwood Christmas.  However, there are other garden treasures to be found during your visit.  At any time of the year, Dolores and I enjoy spending some time in the Orchid House which is a section of the very large Conservatory.  Follow the Acacia Passage from the Orangery to the Orchid House for very special experience. "This room houses the best of Longwood’s more than 3,200 different types of orchids. At any one time approximately 200 to 500 plants at peak bloom add color and scent the air. Ferns, ivies, and peace lilies (Spathiphyllum) provide a green backdrop for the myriad of blossoms." Please share photographs from your favorite places in the comments for th...
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Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night Dolores and I spent the day with family. We just returned home after too much to eat and arms full of gifts from close family members. Life is good in Maryland!  I hope you have the opportunity to be with family and friends during this holiday period.  Enjoy the holidays and be sure to have your camera in hand to capture those special moments. Happy Holidays!  Merry Christmas!  Happy Hanukkah! Christmas Ornament on Our Home Tree IMG_2584 Photograph by Roy Kelley using a Canon PowerShot G11 camera.   Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Longwood Gardens  Flowers at A Longwood Christmas Many travel to Longwood Gardens to experience and enjoy the Christmas exhibits during the annual display.  Without a question,  A Longwood Christmas is a very special event and Dolores and I recommend it to you and your families. As special as you will find the beauty of the Conservatory and the holiday exhibit, you will also enjoy the beauty of the thousands of flowers and plants that are on display.  Take time to visit Longwood Gardens and you will thank us for the suggestion. Please share photographs from your favorite places in the comments for this post. Be sure to keep your camera in hand to capture the special moments during the holiday season. Happy Holidays!  Happy Hanukkah!  Merry Christmas!  Happy New Year! Longwood Gardens IM...
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Who has the best photograph of Santa Claus? This is the season to be jolly as our thoughts focus on Christmas and visits by Santa Claus.  Do have photos of Santa Claus that you will share with us? I am posting one of my Santa Claus photographs which was taken during his visit to the William and Mary bookstore in Colonial Williamsburg.   Please post your best Santa photographs in the comments for this post.  If you do not have a Santa photograph, please share another holiday image that you think we would enjoy.   Be sure to have your camera in hand for those special moments during the holidays and the new year. Merry Christmas to All! Santa Claus in Colonial Williamsburg Copy of IMG_8710 Photograph by Roy Kelley.  Canon PowerShot G11 camera. Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Kentlands in December 12/23/11 I always enjoy walks through our home community of Kentlands in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Holiday decorations are up and the colors of the season are rapidly changing. We always advise our prospective home buyers to take time to walk through their areas of interest to learn more about the neighborhoods. Kentlands is a neo-traditional community in Gaithersburg, Maryland. It is designed for convenience and is ideal for walks through the community and to nearby shopping and restaurants.  Convenience adds much to the quality of life in an area. The photographs in this post are also on Facebook and Flickr: Kentlands in December  Facebook album Kentlands in December  Flickr Set Please share photographs from your favorite places in the comments for this post.  Keep...
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