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Inspiration Park: A Place of RemembranceBy Sandy Al-NazerSome residents and visitors may pass Inspiration Park without realizing the significance of this small and peaceful space in Kentlands. The City of Gaithersburg dedicated the park on September 11, 2002, in memory of those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.The memorial stone in the park reads:“Inspiration Park. Dedicated to those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001. Peace.”Created as a setting for quiet reflection, the park features a winding brick pathway, two permanently anchored benches, rose-covered trellises at each end of the path, and a variety of trees, shrubs and perennial plantings.Inspiration Park is located at 905 Inspiration Lane, near the intersection of Inspiration and Firehouse L...
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Book Recommendation: The Art of Betrayal by Connie BerryThe Art of Betrayal (2021) is volume number three of the Kate Hamilton Mystery series by author Connie Berry. I enjoyed this novel and recommend this series for your reading pleasure. Click on the link to reach the website to learn more about the author and her books.In Connie Berry's third Kate Hamilton mystery, American antique dealer Kate Hamilton's spring is cut short when a body turns up at the May Fair pageant.Spring is a magical time in England--bluebells massing along the woodland paths, primrose and wild thyme dotting the meadows. Antiques dealer Kate Hamilton is spending the month of May in the Suffolk village of Long Barston, enjoying precious time with Detective Inspector Tom Mallory. While attending the May Fair, the a...
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Samuel Adams Jack-O Pumpkin AleSamuel Adams Jack-O is one of my favorite pumpkin ales for the fall season. It is a good selection to serve to your guests.  Samuel Adams Jack-O Pumpkin Ale is a crisp seasonal brew blending real pumpkin with bold autumn spices for a classic pie-like flavor profile. Key CharacteristicsStyle: Pumpkin AleABV (Alcohol by Volume): 4.4%IBUs (International Bitterness Units): 8Color: Medium amber / deep copper (12 SRM)Malts: Samuel Adams two-row pale malt blend and malted wheatHops: Hallertau-HallertauAroma & Flavor: Prominent notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, and seasonal spices with a clean, refreshing finish Peony + Imagination, Color Edited for our Imagination Series, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland USA IMG 9554 ACanon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by R...
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Dogfish Head Punkin AleI enjoy sampling the fall selection of ales. Dogfish Head Punkin Ale is one that I have purchased for several years. You may also wish to give this selection a try. Drink responsibly. 7% Alc. by Vol.What is your favorite fall ale?First brewed in 1994 to win a baking contest, Punkin Ale is a full-bodied brown ale with smooth hints of pumpkin and brown sugar thanks to our brewers using real pumpkin meat, brown sugar and spices. As the season cools, this is the perfect beer to warm up with.Punkin Ale is our fall Season-Ale for 2026 featuring artwork by our 2026 Season-Ales artist Dylan Goldberger. Clematis Seed Head, Kentlands Photowalk,Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA IMG 4627Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Montgomery County Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage MonthMontgomery County Executive Marc Elrich will participate in several special events from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 as the County observes “National Hispanic Heritage Month.” The events will honor Hispanic and Latine immigrants who are making significant contributions to their communities.Hispanic and Latine residents make up more than one-fifth of Montgomery County’s population. According to the U.S. Census Bureaus’ 2024 American Community Survey, 21.7% of County residents identify as Hispanic or Latine, reflecting communities with roots throughout Latin America and the Caribbean.Events celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month will include: Tuesday, Sept.15—Thursday, Oct. 15: A social media campaign recognizing Hispanic and Latine em...
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Montgomery County Celebrates Active Aging Week, October 5th to 11thDuring this week, individuals are invited to attend free programs and activities to help Go, Grow and Get Active!The week will kick off with a signature event, “Go, Grow and Get Active.”Monday, October 5th from 9:00 am to 1:30 pm – check in starts at 9:00 amNancy H. Dacek North Potomac Community Recreation Center13850 Travilah Road, Rockville9:30 am to 12:00 pm Wellness Programs and Activities9:30 am to 1:30 pm Health Fair12:00 pm to 1:30 pm Vendor FairRegistration is required for the signature event, and it can be completed at this link: Activity Information - Active Aging Week Signature Event. To learn more about changing the way you age, visit Active Aging Week.This is a Montgomery County, Maryland announcement. Conef...
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By Bob Force (REALTOR®), The FORCE in Maryland Real Estate
(Weichert Realtors - Aspen Hill)
 Today’s View – Sept. 12, 2026, Silver Springs, Md. 20906 – TownhousesThis is a market report for Townhouses in Silver Springs, Md. 20906 – excluding those in the senior citizen community of Leisure World.  At the time of this report (9/12/26) there are 20 townhouses on the market FOR SALE, 13 that are currently under contract, and 14 that have successfully completed the sales process in the last 30 days. There are no townhouses in the area covered by this report that have a status of Coming-Soon. There are 12 townhouses covered by this report that come with single car garage and 5 that have a 2-car garage.Four of the 11 homes that completed the sales process all did using Conventional financing, 1 used FHA financing, 1 used VA financing, 1 used all cash. and none used USDA financing.Tw...
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Lockhouse 8 - C&O Canal TrustDedicated on August 27, Lockhouse 8 is the newest addition to the C&O Canal Trust’s Canal Quarters program. Located in the “Seven Locks” area near Cabin John, this historic home witnessed nearly 200 years of canal, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., history. Nine lockkeepers and their families once lived here while tending this busy stretch of the canal near Georgetown.The rehabilitated lockhouse now offers an immersive stay inspired by the rustic 1960s era, when the C&O Canal was recognized as a national monument and the home briefly served as park ranger housing. Lockhouse 8 is open for overnight reservations through Canal Quarters, managed by the C&O Canal Trust in partnership with the National Park Service.Watch this Heritage Montgomery video to learn more ...
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Frontera Sauvignon Blanc Wine or Black Box Sauvignon Blanc WineI asked ChatGPT to write an article comparing Frontera Sauvignon Blanc wine with Black Box Sauvignon Blanc wine. "Which is a better choice for serving to guests?" The reason for the comparison is that we were servied the Frontera wine at a local happy hour session and liked it. However, we normally purchase the Black Box wine for home use. Which would you select? Black Box Sauvignon Blanc is the clear winner for hosting guests. While both brands source grapes from Chile and deliver crisp, citrus-forward profiles, Black Box edges out Frontera in flavor balance, presentation convenience, and practical party value. Head-to-Head Comparison Feature Frontera Sauvignon Blanc Black Box Sauvignon Blanc Packaging Options Traditional 7...
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Book Recommendation:  A Three Book Problem by Vicki DelanyA Three Book Problem (2022, Crooked Lane Books) is novel number seven of the Sherlock Holmes Bookshop Mystery series by bestselling Canadian author Vicki Delany. I enjoyed this book and recommend this series for your reading pleasure. Click on the link to reach the website to learn more about the author and her many books.Gemma Doyle is back on the case in bestselling author Vicki Delany's seventh Sherlock Holmes Bookshop mystery when a poisoned dart ends in demise.It's a crisp, early October weekend, and business is slowing down as fall descends at the Sherlock Holmes Bookshop and Emporium and adjacent Mrs. Hudson's Tea Room. Wealthy philanthropist and prominent Sherlockian David Masterson has rented Suffolk Gardens House, where...
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Police Officer Openings in Montgomery County, MDMontgomery County Police is recruiting Police Officer Candidates for its January 2027 Academy. No previous law enforcement experience is required, and successful candidates will receive a $20,000 hiring bonus. Learn more and apply: https://ow.ly/BiVs50ZGHlOThis is a Montgomery County, Maryland announcement. Zinnia + Imagination, Color Edited for our Imagination Series, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland USA IMG 8709ACanon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Book Recommendation: The Shadow Friends by Tess GerritsenThe Shadow Friends (August 25, 2026) is book number three of the Martini Club series by the New York Times bestselling author Tess Gerritsen. I have enjoyed this series and recommend these novels for your reading pleasure. Click on the link to reach the website to learn more about the author and her many books.From New York Times bestselling author Tess Gerritsen comes a harrowing and emotional thriller where ghosts of the Cold War return with a vengeance—and cannot be outrun.When a renowned disease expert and Russian defector dies mysteriously during a global affairs conference in Purity, Maine, the tight-knit band of former spies in the Martini Club once again sees their quiet coastal retirement interrupted by international intr...
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Cultivate Your Green Thumb at the Montgomery Parks Plant SaleLooking for a way to transform your yard while supporting local wildlife? Come out and shop at one of Montgomery Parks’ upcoming Plant Sales.The Brookside Gardens and Friends of Brookside Gardens Fall Plant Sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12 at Brookside Gardens.The Fall Plant Sale at Pope Farm Nursery: Pre-sale Party will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 18 and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19 and Sunday, Sept. 20 at Pope Farm Nursery.Visit the website.This is a Montgomery County, Maryland announcement. Honeysuckle, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland USA IMG 8701Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs 
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Book Recommendation: The Bravest Hour by Anna Lee HuberThe Bravest Hour (August 25, 2026) is volume number nine of the Verity Kent Mystery series by bestselling author Anna Lee Huber. Dolores and I have enjoyed this series and recommend these historical novels for your reading pleasure. Click on the link to learn more about the author and her books.British Intelligence Agent Verity Kent managed to survive four years of The Great War, slipping in and out of German-occupied Belgium and northeastern France, dodging serious consequences or capture. But as she faces her most dangerous—and devastating—challenge yet, her luck may have run out. Hopefully, her resilience has not . . .November 1920. Dublin, Ireland. Verity’s efforts to foil a contemptible plot by the traitorous Lord Ardmore and s...
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2026 H2O Summit Registration Now Open!The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection’s 2026 H2O Summit will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 13, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at M-NCPPC’s Wheaton Headquarters, located at 2425 Reedie Drive in Wheaton.This year’s theme, “Catching it at the Source,” focuses on the upstream actions and community partnerships that help keep our waterways clean.Learn from experts in the field and connect with like-minded individuals who share a passion for protecting our precious water resources. Join us as we explore innovative ways to make our community waterways more resilient. At the summit, you’ll listen to talks from peers and professionals in the field, learn about new innovations and updates in watershed management, foster future collaboration and part...
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Book Recommendation: Renewed for Murder by Victoria GilbertRenewed for Murder (2021, Crooked Lane Books) is book number six of the Blue Ridge Library Mystery series by North Carolina author Victoria Gilbert. I recommend this series for your reading pleasure. Click on the link to reach the website to learn more about the author and her books.Librarian Amy Webber dances with death in this sixth Blue Ridge Library cozy mystery by critically acclaimed author Victoria Gilbert. “An intricately plotted library whodunit that both cozy readers and librarians will love!” —Amanda Flower, author of the Magic Bookshop Mysteries August in Taylorsford, Virginia finds library director Amy Webber and her new husband, dancer Richard Muir, settling into married life—and a new project. Richard and his danc...
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Oasis Offers Free EventsThe mission of Washington Metro Oasis (located in Macy’s Home Store, 2nd floor, 7125 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda) is to offer a unique mix of lifelong learning, social, health, and volunteer programs. The full schedule is here, or you can call 240-800-3745 or email WashingtonMetro@OasisNet.org to request a printed catalog. Scholarships are available.New Member Welcome CoffeeThursday, September 10th from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pmAt OasisThis casual meet-and-greet is the perfect chance to get to know fellow members, ask questions, and learn more about what Oasis offers. Register here.Caregiving for Aging Parents: You’re Not Alone (Online Support Group)Wednesdays, bi-weekly, September 9th to December 16th from 11:00 am to 12:00 pmIf you feel overwhelmed by managing your paren...
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Montgomery County Police to Host Super Saturday Hiring EventThe Montgomery County Department of Police will host a Super Saturday Hiring event from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12, at The Universities at Shady Grove, Building III, located at 9636 Gudelsky Drive in Rockville.Applicants will have the opportunity to complete the written exam, interview with the Oral Board, and potentially receive a conditional offer of employment—all in one day. The starting salary exceeds $72,000, and eligible applicants may receive a $20,000 sign-on bonus.Click here to register.This is a Montgomery County, Maryland announcement. White Coneflower, Echinacea purpurea, Kentlands Photowalk,Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA IMG 4644Canon PowerShot G11 Camera, f/4.5, 1/160 sec., ISO-320, 30 mm, No FlashPhotog...
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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at the Unity FestivalCelebrate the rich cultures, traditions and contributions of the Hispanic community at Wheaton’s Hispanic Heritage Month Unity Festival on Saturday, Sept. 19, from noon to 4 p.m. at 2425 Reedie Drive in Wheaton. The free community celebration will feature live music by Orquesta Manplesa, cultural activities, face painting, piñata making, food, and more. Enjoy an afternoon of culture, community, celebration and unity in Wheaton.Visit the website.This is a Montgomery County, Maryland announcement. Black Beauty Lily, Kentlands Photowalk,Gaithersburg, Maryland USA IMG 8714Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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National Preparedness Month in Montgomery CountyNational Preparedness Month (NPM) is a nationwide initiative observed each September that promotes community readiness through education and engagement. The campaign highlights five key steps to preparedness: understanding your risks and staying informed, building a support network, creating a plan, assembling an emergency kit, and getting involved in your community. To support this initiative, Montgomery County OEMHS will launch a community survey as part of its efforts. The survey is designed not only to provide residents with preparedness information, but also to gather direct feedback on how the office can enhance its outreach materials, presentations, and digital preparedness resources. This input will help ensure that residents feel ...
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Adult Bike and E-Scooter Classes in September, October, and November The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is offering low-cost adult bike classes and free e-scooter drop-in sessions in September, October, and November. The classes will include nine Learn to Ride and one Basic Skills class, and two free, walk-up e-scooter classes following select bike classes.   Bike classes are $10 for County residents and free for WABA and Capital Bikeshare for All members, though registration is required and fills up fast. The Saturday, Sept. 12 bike class is sold out. Bikes and helmets are provided. Classes are open to adults 18 and older and fill up quickly. Registration is open for all classes. No registration is needed for the scooter class, just bring a valid ID. Register on...
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Montgomery County Holiday Schedule for Labor DayThe Montgomery County Government and programs that impact County residents will follow a holiday schedule with changes for the observance of Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7. Schedule changes for the holiday include:  County offices—Closed. MC 311— Closed. State offices and courts—Closed. State Motor Vehicle Administration offices and Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program stations—Closed. Libraries— Closed on Sunday, Sept. 6 and Monday, Sept. 7. Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS)—All stores open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Department of Permitting Services—Closed. Ride On Bus Service—Will operate on a Sunday schedule. Ride On extRa and Flex bus services—Will not be in service. Ride On Flash Bus Service—The Orange Route will operate on a Weekend/Holiday. The B...
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Kentlands Annual Dog SwimKentlands dog owners will be having a very good time at the Kentlands Citizens Assembly Annual Dog Swim on Monday, September 7.
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Book Recommendation: Topped Chef by Lucy BurdetteTopped Chef (2013) is book number three of the Key West Food Critic Mystery novels by author Lucy Burdette (Roberta Isleib). I recommend this series for your reading pleasure. Click on the link to reach the website to learn more about the author and her books. Hayley Snow loves her job as the food critic for Key Zest magazine, tasting the offerings from Key West’s most innovative restaurants. She’d rate her life four stars, until she’s forced into the spotlight…and another murder investigation.Hoping for some good publicity, Hayley’s boss signs her up to help judge the Key West Topped Chef contest. Stakes are high as the winner could be the next cooking-show superstar. Hayley shows up for the filming nervous but excited, until she sees wh...
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