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Gaithersburg is Seeking the Next Junior MayorFourth graders in Gaithersburg are encouraged to write essays telling us what they would do if they were mayor. The theme, to be explored in 275 words or less, is “Inspiring Leadership in your City/Community.”  Students are asked to write about the way...
03/18/2024
Commission on Aging Presentation on Tuesday, March 19The Montgomery County Commission on Aging will host a presentation from 10-11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 19, at the White Oak Senior/Community Recreation Center that will have information on many questions important to seniors and to others who are...
03/18/2024
Gaithersburg History Project Funding Exciting News! We are thrilled to announce that The Gaithersburg Community Museum has been awarded this year's Miller History Fund grant by The Maryland Center for History and Culture. The $20,000 grant will bolster the second phase of our Gaithersburg History...
03/18/2024
When you first start blogging, chances are you'll blog about ANYTHING just to get a post completed!  Unless you've got prior experience blogging before arriving here in the Rain, I liken beginning blogging to being a kid with training wheels on your bike.  You're moving along, maybe not too quic...
03/18/2024
Happy St. Patrick's Day Best wishes to all for a very special St. Patrick's Day.St. Patrick’s Day, which occurs on March 17 during Irish American Heritage Month, originally commemorated the spread of Christianity to Ireland but has grown into a celebration of Irish culture. The first parade occur...
03/17/2024
Is blogging on Activerain from a mobile device doable and even necessary when you’re out in the world and Mobile? My answer, yes! The fact and reality is I’m doing it right here right now. Why? To see how much effort really goes into creating a blog post quickly and efficiently while out on the ...
03/17/2024
Gaithersburg Storm Drain Art Contest Want to use captivating works of art to help educate your fellow neighbors about water quality issues? The Gaithersburg Parks, Arts and Recreation Corporation (G-PARC) Arts and Culture Alliance and the City’s Stormwater Management Program and Cultural Events a...
03/16/2024
Skate & STEAM Day at Wheaton Ice ArenaGlide into Spring Break fun! Join us at Wheaton Ice Arena, Mar 25-27, for a Skate & STEAM Day! Start with off-ice warm-ups, enjoy skating lessons NS public skate, then we blend in some cool STEAM activities. Perfect for kids 6-12!   https://ow.ly/TF9B50QPApJT...
03/16/2024
I know that many have standing appointments on Tuesday at 2 PM EST and that there are some who “don’t do Zoom” but I have learned something from every call.    Through the Years…What a Buffet of Learning By now you know that we had a special Zoom Call with Brad Andersohn this week.  As others hav...
03/16/2024
Free Lyft Ride Home on St. Patrick's Day  Don't rely on the luck o' the Irish to get you home safely this St. Paddy's! Montgomery County roads will see more patrols Mar 15-17 to curb impaired driving. Plan ahead: Grab a SoberRide or hop on a Ride On bus. Celebrate responsibly! https://ow.ly/x1f75...
03/15/2024