roy and dolores kelley photographs: Free Spring ‘Back-to-School’ Vaccination Clinic - 03/23/24 12:57 PM
Free Spring ‘Back-to-School’ Vaccination ClinicFriday, March 29, in Silver Spring
The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) will hold a free, “back to-school” vaccination clinic for school-aged children (pre-K through high school) from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Friday, March 29, at the Dennis Avenue Health Center in Silver Spring.
Free vaccines are available to Montgomery County school-aged children who are missing any required immunizations. The Dennis Avenue Health Center is located at 2000 Dennis Ave., in Silver Spring.
“It is important to keep children healthy, and ensuring they are up to date on required immunizations should be a top priority,” said County Executive … (10 comments)

roy and dolores kelley photographs: Skate Park Opening Week Cookout - 03/23/24 10:14 AM
Skate Park Opening Week Cookout
 
Join us for an opening week cookout at the Gaithersburg Skate Park on Friday, March 29 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Admission is $5 at the door. Food and drinks will be provided. 
Click here to learn more.
This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement.
Gaithersburg’s 12,300 square foot skate park is designed for skateboards, inline skates and BMX bikes. The park includes ramps and structures suitable for a wide range of skill levels. Some obstacles include an A-frame ramp and rail, mini-half pipe, 7’6” escalator, stairs, pyramid wedge, fun boxes, wall ride, and several quarters and banks of … (13 comments)

roy and dolores kelley photographs: Gaithersburg Police Expedited Hiring Day - 03/21/24 07:21 AM
Gaithersburg Police Expedited Hiring Day
 
The Gaithersburg Police Department, an equal opportunity employer, is a nationally accredited law enforcement agency located in the heart of Montgomery County, Maryland. Responsibility for providing law enforcement-related services to the 70,000+ citizens of the City is shared with the Montgomery County Police.
Deeply committed to the community-oriented policing philosophy, City officers respond to calls for service as necessary & utilize community action teams, when appropriate, to solve problems & to deal with issues affecting the safety of all City neighborhoods.
Going beyond providing traditional law enforcement services, all members of the department are actively … (5 comments)

roy and dolores kelley photographs: Gaithersburg Spring Loose Leaf Collection - 03/21/24 06:48 AM
Gaithersburg Spring Loose Leaf Collection 
 
Spring loose leaf collection for single-family and townhouse owners in the City runs March 25 through April 12, weather permitting. Place leaves at the street curb by 7 a.m. on your regular recycling day. Before you begin cleaning up your yard, please consider leaving the leaves until after temperatures are constantly above 50 degrees. Many butterflies, bees and other beneficial pollinators are currently overwintering in the dead leaves and hollowed-out stems of last year’s plants. Learn more about the benefits of leaving the leaves here. 
Read more here.
This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement.
The collection day in Kentlands, … (16 comments)

roy and dolores kelley photographs: Gaithersburg Farmers Markets, Mar. 21 and 23 - 03/20/24 04:11 PM
Gaithersburg Farmers Markets, Mar. 21 and 23
 
Water Lily, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania IMG 7810
Canon PowerShot G11 Camera
Photograph by Roy Kelley
Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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roy and dolores kelley photographs: Home Projects: When Do You Need a Permit? - 03/18/24 06:57 AM
Home Projects: When Do You Need a Permit?Spring is in the air, and many homeowners may be planning home improvements and renovations in the coming weeks and months.
Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services (DPS) staff members are available to answer questions about when a permit is needed and when you do not need a permit for home projects.
In Montgomery County, a permit is not required for caulking, painting, wallpapering, replacing a faucet, installing countertops, installing flooring, replacing siding, replacing the roof covering, and replacing window screens.
A permit is generally required prior to reconstruction or renovation to an existing structure other than … (15 comments)

roy and dolores kelley photographs: Green Business Certification Program - 03/18/24 05:51 AM
Green Business Certification Program
Montgomery County’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has relaunched its Green Business Certification Program, a voluntary recognition program designed to encourage businesses and other organizations to take steps to reduce their environmental footprint.
This program is a continuous sustainable journey where businesses achieve recognition through tiers, such as Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum, by implementing and documenting their green practices. The program is now managed by Bethesda Green, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting sustainable business and living practices.
“Through the Montgomery County Green Business Certification Program, we are empowering local businesses to embrace sustainability demonstrating that economic success and environmental … (3 comments)

roy and dolores kelley photographs: Adult Bike and E-Scooter Classes - 03/17/24 09:40 AM
Adult Bike and E-Scooter Classes 
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will be offering low-cost adult bike classes in April, May and June. The classes will include Learn to Ride and Basic Skills classes. MCDOT also will offer four free, walk-up electric scooter classes following select bike classes.
Advance registration is required to participate in the bicycle classes, with a cost of $10 for Montgomery County residents. There is no charge for Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA) or Capital Bikeshare For All members. However, registration is still required.
Bicycles and helmets will be provided at no charge for the adult Learn to Ride class participants … (12 comments)

roy and dolores kelley photographs: Hometown Holidays Music Fest - 03/17/24 06:09 AM
Hometown Holidays Music FestSaturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26 from Noon-7 p.m.
RedGate Park, 14500 Avery Road
The Hometown Holidays Music Fest returns this Memorial Day weekend with two stages of music, food vendors, kids activities and entertainment, beverage booths, and more. 
Click here to learn more.
This is a City of Rockville, Maryland announcement.
 
Lilies, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania IMG 1083
Canon PowerShot G11 Camera
Photograph by Roy Kelley
Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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roy and dolores kelley photographs: National Vietnam Veterans Day, Friday, March 29 - 03/16/24 06:17 AM
National Vietnam Veterans Day, Friday, March 29
The Montgomery County Commission on Veterans Affairs will join the national celebration of “National Vietnam Veterans Day” on Friday, March 29. The commission will honor more than 80 Montgomery County Vietnam War Era veterans with detailed tributes displayed on a special website created by the commission.
“National Vietnam War Veterans Day” is observed every year on March 29. The special day recognizes the nine million U.S. Armed Forces and Uniformed Services personnel with active-duty service between Nov. 1, 1955, and May 15, 1975, regardless of location of service.
The Vietnam War was one of the longest wars … (13 comments)

roy and dolores kelley photographs: Gaithersburg is Seeking the Next Junior Mayor - 03/15/24 10:15 AM
Gaithersburg is Seeking the Next Junior Mayor
Fourth 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 ways elected officials inspire leadership in their communities and to share a project they would take on that would make others want to help make the City better. Finalists will be invited to a panel interview, with the winner being selected as Gaithersburg’s next Junior Mayor. The submission deadline is April 5.
Click here of entry details.
This … (4 comments)

roy and dolores kelley photographs: 22nd St. Patrick's Day Parade in Gaithersburg - 03/15/24 09:32 AM
22nd St. Patrick's Day Parade in Gaithersburg
 
It’s all things Irish as the City of Gaithersburg, The Peterson Companies and rio host the 22nd St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, March 16. Bagpipe bands, Celtic dancers, fire trucks, equestrian units, and community groups of all kinds wind their way down Grand Corner Avenue starting at 10 a.m. Stick around for festive live music and family fun throughout the rio lakefront. Free parking is available in three garages along Washingtonian Boulevard. John Bauer, Gaithersburg Planning Commission Chair, will serve as this year’s Grand Marshal.
Learn more here.
This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement.
 
Water Lily, Longwood Gardens … (13 comments)

roy and dolores kelley photographs: Gaithersburg Storm Drain Art Contest - 03/14/24 07:30 AM
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 and Services Division invite artists of all ages to submit designs for a Storm Drain Art project to call attention to the importance of protecting our Chesapeake Bay watershed. The deadline is March 22 (World Water Day). Selections will be announced on Earth Day, April 22.
Click here for details.
This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement.
 
Blue Poppy, Meconopsis, 'Lingholm', … (10 comments)

roy and dolores kelley photographs: Skate & STEAM Day at Wheaton Ice Arena - 03/13/24 07:15 AM
Skate & STEAM Day at Wheaton Ice Arena
Glide 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!  
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This is a Montgomery County, Maryland announcement.
Join us for a fun day of Skating and STEAM activities. Skaters will have a morning off ice warm up time followed by two hours of instruction and fun skating time. After a lunch break, we will join the public skating session until 2 pm and then … (16 comments)

roy and dolores kelley photographs: Rockville Senior Center Spring Fest - 03/11/24 08:58 AM
Rockville Senior Center Spring Fest
Monday, April 1 from Noon-3 p.m.
Rockville Senior Center
All ages are welcome at this indoor/outdoor event celebrating the arrival of spring. The event will feature fun inflatables, arts and crafts, music and more.
Click here to learn more.
This is a City of Rockville, Maryland announcement.
 
Chrysanthemums, Brookside Gardens, Wheaton, Maryland USA IMG 3434
Canon PowerShot G11 Camera
Photograph by Roy Kelley
Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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roy and dolores kelley photographs: CDC Issues New Guidance for COVID-19 & Respiratory Illness Prevention - 03/09/24 01:22 PM
CDC Issues New Guidance for COVID-19 & Respiratory Illness Prevention
 
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued new guidance on protection for common respiratory illnesses such as COVID-19, flu and RSV.
The nation is in a better place than it was in the early months of the COVID-19 health crisis. There are effective vaccines and new treatment options that lessen the severity of illness. More than 98 percent of the U.S. population now has some protective immunity from vaccination, prior infection or both.
With vaccines and treatment options, the nation is entering a new phase for COVID-19. It continues to … (4 comments)

roy and dolores kelley photographs: National Pi Day Celebration on March 14 - 03/08/24 10:58 AM
National Pi Day Celebration on March 14
 
Mathnasium of Gaithersburg will be celebrating National Pi Day on March 14 in partnership with Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando.
Elementary and middle school students, together with their families, are invited to the free event, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. They will get a chance to enjoy a night of math games and activities to learn more about Pi.
“Celebrated by Math Enthusiasts worldwide, every year Pi Day is one of the many ways math can be fun,” Mathnasium said.
Each year, the Montgomery County Council celebrates National Pi Day and encourages residents
to support … (10 comments)

roy and dolores kelley photographs: Rockville Concert Band Presents 'A Celebration of Springtime' - 03/07/24 11:37 AM
Rockville Concert Band Presents 'A Celebration of Springtime'Sunday, March 10 at 3 p.m.
F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre
Take an inspiring musical journey through classical and contemporary compositions. Musical selections will include "Jurassic Park Soundtrack Highlights," by John Williams and more.
This is a City of Rockville, Maryland announcement.
 
Coleus, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania USA IMG 5959
Canon PowerShot G11 Camera, f/3.2, 1/50 sec., ISO-80, No Flash
Photograph by Roy Kelley
Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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roy and dolores kelley photographs: Maple Syrup Festival Cooking at Cunningham Falls State Park - 03/07/24 10:28 AM
Maple Syrup Festival Cooking at Cunningham Falls State Park
 
Come celebrate the annual Maple Syrup Festival at Cunningham Falls State Park, the weekends of March 9-10 and March 16-17. During this event, held annually for more than 50 years, guests can gather around the Sugar Shack to watch sugarmakers demonstrate the traditional way of boiling sap into syrup against the backdrop of Maryland’s woodlands. Read more.
This is a Maryland Department of Natural Resources announcement.
 
Water Lily, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania USA IMG 7791
Canon PowerShot G11 Camera
Photograph by Roy Kelley
Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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roy and dolores kelley photographs: Trout Fishing in Maryland: Youth-Only Day, Season Opener - 03/07/24 10:20 AM
Trout Fishing in Maryland: Youth-Only Day, Season Opener
For Children Under 16
 
The state’s first-ever Youth-Only Trout Fishing Day for children under 16 years of age will take place on March 23, one week before opening day for all trout anglers. The state’s put-and-take trout areas under closure at that time will be open to youth from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Then on March 30, all Closure 1 and Closure 2 areas will be open to trout anglers starting at 6:30 a.m.The Department of Natural Resources is stocking thousands of hatchery-raised brown, golden, and rainbow trout across the state in preparation. 
This is Maryland Department of … (9 comments)

 


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