roy and dolores kelley photographs: Rocktobierfest, Sat., Sept. 30 - 09/28/23 10:59 AM
RocktobierfestSaturday, Sept. 30 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Rockville Town Center
Rocktobierfest returns this Saturday! The festival features two stages of entertainment, including Bavarian, rock and pop music, beverages for sale by local breweries, food available for purchase and an artisan shopping area.
Learn more here.
This is a City of Rockville, Maryland announcement.
 
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roy and dolores kelley photographs: Children's Day at Brookside Gardens, Sept. 17 - 09/15/23 11:12 AM
Children's Day at Brookside Gardens, Sept. 17
Hey lil' gardeners! Join Montgomery Parks on Children’s Day at Brookside Gardens on Sept. 17, 11 a.m.
Dive into gardening with artsy projects and cool science fun! Pack a picnic and get ready to blossom! Rain? No problem, we'll move inside!
Register: https://ow.ly/VqJg50PLKhL
This is a Montgomery County, Maryland announcement.
 
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roy and dolores kelley photographs: Student Loan Forgiveness Webinar - 09/15/23 10:56 AM
Student Loan Forgiveness Webinar 
 
The Gaithersburg Financial Empowerment Center “Let’s Talk About Money” webinar series continues on September 20 at 6 p.m. on the topic of Student Loan Forgiveness programs. There is more than one path to getting student loans cancelled. Join national Student Loan expert Dr. Tisa Canady for information about time-sensitive loan forgiveness opportunities, to determine eligibility and next steps to access benefits, and hear insights from borrowers who had their student loans canceled in 2023. Workshops are free and open to all.Register here.
This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement.
 
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roy and dolores kelley photographs: Vote by Mail in the 2023 Gaithersburg City Election - 09/15/23 10:44 AM
Vote by Mail in the 2023 Gaithersburg City ElectionIt’s easy as 1, 2, 3!    1 - Apply for a mail-in ballot.Applications mailed to registered voters, can be picked up at City Hall, and are available online here. 2 - Fill out your mail-in ballot.After your mail-in ballot application is approved, a ballot will be sent to you in the mail. Ballots will be mailed starting October 6. 3 - Return ballot by mail or place in secure ballot box. Safely deposit your mail-in ballot in one of seven conveniently located Ballot Drop Boxes by 8 p.m. on November 7. Or, mail your ballot back in … (14 comments)

roy and dolores kelley photographs: REAL ID Requirements in Maryland - 09/13/23 01:29 PM
REAL ID Requirements in Maryland
I recently went through the process of renewing my Maryland driver's license and had to submit the documents to comply with the REAL ID requirements in Maryland. If you have not yet had this experience, you may benefit from the information in this post. If you wear glasses, you may also need to have a form from from you eye examination. My optometrist completed my form.
The People's Law Library of Maryland
What is a REAL ID? Title II of the REAL ID Act of 2005 established minimum requirements for state issued identifications.  If you have a state issued … (15 comments)

roy and dolores kelley photographs: Gaithersburg Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report - 09/13/23 12:34 PM
Gaithersburg Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
 
The City’s draft Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 is now available for review. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) recipients to report on the use of the funds and to make that report available to the community prior to submission to HUD. The City will accept comments until September 24. All comments received will be summarized and included in the final report submitted to HUD. E-mail comments to Brittany.Marinello@gaithersburgMD.gov, fax to 301-258-6336, or mail or drop off in person to 31 South Summit Avenue. … (8 comments)

roy and dolores kelley photographs: Winter Lights Beneficiaries - 09/13/23 12:23 PM
Winter Lights Beneficiaries
 
Now in its 28th season, the Gaithersburg Winter Lights Festival has become a much-anticipated holiday tradition for families in the Washington area. A portion of the revenue from the Festival benefits charities that help hundreds of people in the Gaithersburg community. In anticipation of the 2023 event, qualified nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations are invited to apply now for beneficiary status. The application deadline is Friday, October 6. More information and application forms are available here. Read more here.
This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement.
 
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roy and dolores kelley photographs: Sherlock Holmes and the American Problem - 09/13/23 11:04 AM
Sherlock Holmes and the American Problem
 
In partnership with Kentlands Community PlayersSeptember 16 – October 1Fridays and Saturdays 8 p.m.; Sundays 2 p.m.Arts BarnThe year is 1887, the occasion is Queen Victoria’s Jubilee, and American performer Phoebe Anne Moses needs the help of the World’s Greatest Detective. But the simple case of a missing brother quickly leads to extraordinary inventions, robbery, and murder. 
Purchase tickets here.
This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement.
 
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roy and dolores kelley photographs: Hispanic Heritage Month in Gaithersburg - 09/13/23 10:53 AM
Hispanic Heritage Month in Gaithersburg
 
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 through October 15, with educational and cultural programs and exhibits. An official proclamation was presented at the September 5 Mayor and City Council meeting to Yerania Benicio, Gaithersburg resident and member of the Multicultural Affairs Committee and the De Colores Mexican Folk Dance Company. View the presentation here.
Explore all programs here.
This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement.
 
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roy and dolores kelley photographs: Gaithersburg Farmers Markets, Sept. 14 & 16 - 09/12/23 11:45 AM
Gaithersburg Farmers Markets, Sept. 14 & 16
 
 
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roy and dolores kelley photographs: Recovery Month in Gaithersburg - 09/07/23 10:26 AM
Recovery Month in Gaithersburg
 
September 2023 is National Recovery Month. This year’s theme, “Join the Voices for Recovery: Together We Are Stronger,” focuses on the first responders, healthcare workers, community leaders, and advocates who help support recovery in our society. An official proclamation designating September as “Recovery Month” in the City of Gaithersburg was presented to Rian M., a Wells/Robertson House program participant at the September 5 Mayor and City Council meeting. View the presentation here. In celebration of Recovery Month, the City’s Wells/Robertson House, a transitional housing program providing services to men and women who are homeless and in recovery from substance use … (5 comments)

roy and dolores kelley photographs: Gaithersburg 2023 Election: Candidate Statements - 09/07/23 10:14 AM
Gaithersburg 2023 Election: Candidate Statements
 
On Tuesday, November 7, Gaithersburg residents will cast their ballots for three City Council Members. View the statements of candidates Neil Harris, Yamil Hernández, Daniel Lukomsky, Shanika Whitehurst, Omodamola Williams, and Robert T. Wu on the City’s YouTube channel here. The elected officials will each serve a four-year term. Learn more about the candidates and about mail-in voting, early voting and Election Day voting here.
Learn more here.
This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement.
 
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roy and dolores kelley photographs: VITA Program Offers FREE Tax Preparation - 09/07/23 07:48 AM
VITA Program Offers FREE Tax Preparation
VITA Program Offers FREE Tax Preparation In the Post Tax Filing Season. Appointments for new & amended 2020, 2021, & 2022 federal & state tax returns are available for county residents with household incomes of $60,000 or less.
Schedule an appointment https://ow.ly/b87G50PkjvQ
This is a Montgomery County, Maryland announcement.
 
 
 
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roy and dolores kelley photographs: Hyperthermia Alert for Montgomery County, Maryland - 09/06/23 12:29 PM
Hyperthermia Alert for Montgomery County, Maryland
Montgomery County has activated a Hyperthermia Alert for extreme heat for Thursday September 7th from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Expect the heat index to be above 95 degrees. Stay hydrated. Take precautions to protect yourself & pets from heat-related illnesses: https://ow.ly/5RyJ50PIt1f  
 
 
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roy and dolores kelley photographs: Newly Planted & Young Trees Need Extra Water - 09/06/23 12:19 PM
Newly Planted & Young Trees Need Extra Water
Did you plant a new tree this year or last year? Young trees could use a good drink in this heat! Learn how to get enough water to your trees while keeping your water bill low.
Learn more helpful tips: http://treemontgomery.org/guide/watering
 
 
 
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roy and dolores kelley photographs: Now Hiring 9-1-1 Call Takers and Dispatchers - 09/06/23 11:52 AM
Now Hiring 9-1-1 Call Takers and Dispatchers
Montgomery County 9-1-1 is Now Hiring for our January and April, 2024 classes! Now offering a $5,000 hiring bonus! Fast track hiring process September 15, 2023 and October 20, 2023
Apply TODAY to be considered for the September process. http://joinmoco911.com
 
This is a Montgomery County Department of Police announcement, Montgomery County, Maryland.
 
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roy and dolores kelley photographs: Reforest Montgomery’s $50 Coupon to Purchase a Native Tree - 09/06/23 10:47 AM
Reforest Montgomery’s $50 Coupon to Purchase a Native Tree
Planning on planting a tree this fall? You can get a discount using Reforest Montgomery’s $50 coupon to purchase a native tree from a local nursery. Our Reforest Montgomery program also offers a tree planting guide to help you plant the tree yourself. https://bit.ly/3XDlGUg 
This is a Montgomery Planning announcement, Montgomery County, Maryland.
 
 
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roy and dolores kelley photographs: ‘The Nighthawks’ Will Headline Wheaton TGIF - 09/05/23 12:07 PM
‘The Nighthawks’ Will Headline Wheaton TGIFEncore Free Friday Fall Concert Series on Sept. 8
The Nighthawks, the legendary blues and roots band now in its fifth decade, will headline the Wheaton TGIF Friday Encore fall concert series on Friday, Sept. 8, at the Marian Fryer Town Plaza, adjacent to the Wheaton Business Triangle and near the Wheaton Metro Station.
The event will feature live artist demonstrations and beverages from Twin Valley Distillers. The TGIF party will begin on the plaza at 5 p.m. with a DJ set followed by a live concert at 6 p.m. The after-party will rotate to nearby local bars … (7 comments)

roy and dolores kelley photographs: Gaithersburg Farmers Markets, Sept. 7 & 9 - 09/05/23 11:56 AM
Gaithersburg Farmers Markets, Sept. 7 & 9
 
This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement. 
 
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roy and dolores kelley photographs: Helping Older Adults Stay Safe During Emergencies - 09/04/23 11:42 AM
Helping Older Adults Stay Safe During Emergencies 
In recognition of National Preparedness Month in September, the Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (OEMHS) and Montgomery County Recreation have teamed up to help educate older adults on the importance of preparing for natural disasters, catastrophic events and other emergency situations.  The County’s Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) will also participate in the events.
The annual National Preparedness Month, sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), aims to raise awareness about ways to prepare for an emergency. This year’s focus is “Preparing for Older Adults.” Older adults often face … (16 comments)

 


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