http://activerain.com/blogs/mdhomesale en-us http://activerain.com/blogsview/664571/rockville-calendar-of-events-august-28-september-24 <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>THIS ROCKVILLE CALENDAR OF EVENTS IS UPDATED BI-WEEKLY....</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>SO CHECK BACK FOR ADDITIONS AND CHANGES</strong></p> <p><strong id="au68"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Thursday, August 28&nbsp; 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.</span>&nbsp; Concert in the Square, Rockville Town Center Square, "Rick Whitehead Trio", Jazz</strong> &nbsp;</p> <p><strong id="uaqk"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Friday, August 29&nbsp; 7 p.m. - 11 p.m.</span>&nbsp; Gilbert and Sullivan Sing-Out Concert Series, F. Scott Fitzgerald Theater.&nbsp; $20-$25.&nbsp; More info:&nbsp;240-314-8690</strong></p> <p><br id="uaqk1" /><strong id="tm-0"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Saturday, August&nbsp;30&nbsp; 9&nbsp;a.m. - 11 p.m.</span>&nbsp; Gilbert and Sullivan Sing-Out Concert Series, F. Scott Fitzgerald Theater.&nbsp; $20-$25.&nbsp; More info:&nbsp;240-314-8690</strong></p> <p><br id="tm-01" /><strong id="tm-02"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Sunday, August&nbsp;31&nbsp;9 a.m. - 12 p.m.</span>&nbsp; Gilbert and Sullivan Sing-Out Concert Series, F. Scott Fitzgerald Theater.&nbsp; $20-$25.&nbsp; More info:&nbsp;240-314-8690</strong> &nbsp;</p> <p><strong id="z1re3"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Saturday, August&nbsp;30&nbsp;&nbsp; 9 a.m - 1p.m.</span>&nbsp; Farmers Market.&nbsp; Rockville Town Center, Corner of Route 28 and Monroe Street </strong>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong id="aagy0"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Saturday, August 30&nbsp; 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.</span> &nbsp; Jazz Festival.&nbsp; Rockville Town Center.&nbsp; Live Jazz performances throughout the day and tastings&nbsp;from Rockville Town Square favorite restaurants. ($5)&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong id="szvd3"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Tuesday, September 2&nbsp; 7:30 p.m.</span>&nbsp;&nbsp; Mystery Lovers Book Group, Barnes and Noble Book Store, 12089 Rockville Pike </strong>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong id="z16n4"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Wednesday,&nbsp;September 3&nbsp;&nbsp; 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.</span>&nbsp; Farmers Market.&nbsp; Rockville Town Center, East Montgomery Ave.</strong> &nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;<strong id="z16n11"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Wednesday,&nbsp;September 3&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Noon - 1:30 p.m.</span>&nbsp; Out to Lunch Wednesdays, Rockville Town Center, Live Band "Sandra Dean", Classic Rock</strong></p> <p><strong id="nuwv2"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Thursday, September 4&nbsp; 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.</span>&nbsp; Concert in the Square, Rockville Town Center Square, "Lyuti Chushki", Bulgarian and Macedonian Folk</strong> &nbsp;</p> <p><strong id="rwbn"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Friday, September 5&nbsp; &nbsp;5 p.m. - 8 p.m.</span>&nbsp; First Friday's Deck Party, Rockville Town Center, Arts and Innovation Building. "Billy Coulter", Rock and Roll.</strong> &nbsp;</p> <p><strong id="j1sf3"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Friday, September 5&nbsp; 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.</span>&nbsp;&nbsp; Art After Hours, VisArts, Rockville Town Center.&nbsp; All Galleries and resident artist studios open.&nbsp; Complimentary food and beverages provided by Whole Foods Markets.</strong> &nbsp;</p> <p><strong id="z1re11"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Saturday,&nbsp;September 6&nbsp;&nbsp; 9 a.m - 1 p.m.</span>&nbsp; Farmers Market.&nbsp; Rockville Town Center, Corner of Route 28 and Monroe Street </strong>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong id="kaec"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Saturday, September 6&nbsp; 12 noon - 6:00 p.m.</span>&nbsp; Raft Day, Rockville Municipal Swim Center, 355 Martins Lane.&nbsp; More info:&nbsp; (240)314-8750&nbsp;</strong> &nbsp; <strong id="lcyk3">Sunday, September 7&nbsp; 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.&nbsp; Happy Birthday Montgomery County!&nbsp; Beall-Dawson House, 103 West Montgomery Avenue, Rockville.&nbsp; Explore Montgomery County's history with talks, crafts, historical groups, living history, walking tours and cake, too!&nbsp; More info:&nbsp; 301-762-1492</strong> &nbsp;</p> <p><strong id="w_w.0"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Sunday, September 7&nbsp;&nbsp; 3 p.m.</span>&nbsp; Rockville Civic Center, Glenview Mansion Conservatory, U. S. Navy Band, Chamber Ensemble</strong> &nbsp;</p> <p><strong id="byet4"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Sunday, September&nbsp;7&nbsp; 7:30 p.m.</span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Civil&nbsp;War&nbsp;Book Group, Barnes and Noble Book Store, 12089 Rockville Pike. </strong>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong id="dmdl3"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Sunday, September&nbsp;7&nbsp; Noon - 4 p.m.</span>&nbsp; Doggie Dip Day, Rockville Municipal Swim Center, 355 Martins Lane.&nbsp; Bring your dog for the last swim of the season in the pool.&nbsp; ($5 per dog)</strong> &nbsp;</p> <p><strong id="ugl43"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Tuesday, September 9&nbsp; 7:30 p.m.</span>&nbsp; &nbsp;Rockville Environment Commission Meeting, Open to the Public, City Hall, 111 Maryland Avenue, Rockville.</strong> &nbsp;</p> <p><strong id="h1rw0"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Wednesday,&nbsp;September&nbsp;10&nbsp;&nbsp; 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.</span>&nbsp; Farmers Market.&nbsp; Rockville Town Center, East Montgomery Ave.</strong> &nbsp;</p> <p><strong id="a0yl3"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Wednesday,&nbsp;September&nbsp;10&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Noon - 1:30 p.m.</span>&nbsp; Out to Lunch Wednesdays, Rockville Town Center, Live Band "Rita Clarke and the Naturals", Bayou Rhythums.</strong> &nbsp;</p> <p><strong id="b6o34"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Thursday, September 11&nbsp; 6p.m. - 8 p.m.</span>&nbsp; Concert in the Square, Rockville Town Center Square, "Rob Thorworth", Blues/Rock</strong> &nbsp;</p> <p><strong id="g6qh3"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Saturday,&nbsp;September 13&nbsp;&nbsp; 9 a.m - 1p.m.</span>&nbsp; Farmers Market.&nbsp; Rockville Town Center, Corner of Route 28 and Monroe Street </strong>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong id="r6-o3"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Saturday, September 13&nbsp; 9 p.m. - 12:00</span>&nbsp; Austin Grill, Rockville Town Center, "The West End" will play.</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong id="j50k5"></strong></p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Tuesday, September&nbsp;16&nbsp; 7:30 p.m.</span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Of Interest To Women&nbsp;Book Group, Barnes and Noble Book Store, 12089 Rockville Pike.</strong> &nbsp;</p> <p><strong id="plfl4"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Wednesday,&nbsp;September 17&nbsp;&nbsp; 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.</span>&nbsp; Farmers Market.&nbsp; Rockville Town Center, East Montgomery Ave.</strong> &nbsp;</p> <p><strong id="plfl11"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Wednesday,&nbsp;September 17&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Noon - 1:30 p.m.</span>&nbsp; Out to Lunch Wednesdays, Rockville Town Center, Live Band "The Lovejoy Trio", Latin Jazz and Afro Rhythums.</strong> &nbsp;</p> <p><strong id="qo6q35"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Thursday,&nbsp;September 18&nbsp; 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.</span>&nbsp; Concert in the Square, Rockville Town Center Square, "Hula Monsters", Swing.</strong> &nbsp;</p> <p><strong id="dii73"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Thursday, September&nbsp;18&nbsp; 6:30-9:30</span>&nbsp;&nbsp; Art After Hours, VisArts, Rockville Town Center.&nbsp; Martinis and Matisse.&nbsp; Live music, Exhibition: "Glass: Evolving", decorate&nbsp;a martini glass to take home. $10</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong id="l9nu0"></strong></p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Saturday,&nbsp;September 20&nbsp;&nbsp; 9 a.m - 1p.m.</span>&nbsp; Farmers Market.&nbsp; Rockville Town Center, Corner of Route 28 and Monroe Street </strong>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong id="b:03"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Saturday, September 20&nbsp; 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.</span>&nbsp; Women's Health Day, Rockville Town Center, Corner of Route 28 and Monroe Street.&nbsp; </strong>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong id="pkgz0"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Wednesday, August&nbsp;24&nbsp;&nbsp; 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.</span>&nbsp; Farmers Market.&nbsp; Rockville Town Center, East Montgomery Ave.</strong> &nbsp;</p> <p><strong id="pkgz7"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Wednesday,&nbsp;September 24&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Noon - 1:30 p.m.</span>&nbsp; Out to Lunch Wednesdays, Rockville Town Center, Live Band "The Newports", Classic oldies.</strong><br id="njzl" /></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> Lynda Bloom (Weichert, Realtors) Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:11:03 -0500 http://activerain.com/blogsview/664571/rockville-calendar-of-events-august-28-september-24 http://activerain.com/blogsview/638344/rockville-calendar-of-events <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">ROCKVILLE CALENDAR OF EVENTS</span></p> <p><strong id="abn63"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Montgomery County Fair 10 a.m. - Midnight</span>&nbsp; Montgomery County Fair Grounds, Gaithersburg.&nbsp; All week, ends Saturday, August 16th.&nbsp; ($)</strong> <strong id="irf70"></strong>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong id="q2cp3"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Wednesday, August 13&nbsp;&nbsp; 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.</span>&nbsp; Farmers Market.&nbsp; Rockville Town Center, East Montgomery Ave.</strong> <strong id="sh-x4"></strong>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong id="c1.5"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Wednesday, August 13&nbsp; &nbsp;Noon - 1:30 p.m.</span>&nbsp; Out to Lunch Wednesdays, Rockville Town Center, Live Band "Squeeze", Swing.</strong> <strong id="aaim1"></strong>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong id="b3u60"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Thursday, August 14&nbsp; 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.</span>&nbsp; Concert in the Square, Rockville Town Center Square, "Hula Monsters", Swing.</strong> <strong id="ba710"></strong>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong id="ba713"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Thursday, August 14&nbsp; 7:30 p.m.</span>&nbsp; Music Center at Strathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike, Tribute to Joni Mitchell.&nbsp; Cost for tickets, can be ordered at <a href="http://www.strathmore.org/" id="v.lj">www.Strathmore.org</a></strong> <strong id="v.lj1"></strong>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong id="v.lj4"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Friday, August 15&nbsp; 8:30 p.m.</span>&nbsp;&nbsp; Comcast Outdoor Film Festival,&nbsp; Strathmore, "Bee Movie".&nbsp; Free</strong> <strong id="rane0"></strong>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong id="rane3"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Friday, August 15&nbsp; 7:30 p.m.</span>&nbsp; F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, Rockville Civic Center Grounds, Musical Theater presents "Honk"&nbsp; </strong><strong id="tcaw0"></strong>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong id="rcab0"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Saturday, August 16 &nbsp; 9 a.m - 1p.m.</span>&nbsp; Farmers Market.&nbsp; Rockville Town Center, Corner of Route 28 and Monroe Street </strong><strong id="rfq8"></strong>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong id="tcaw3"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Saturday, August 16&nbsp; 8:30 p.m.</span>&nbsp; Comcast Outdoor Film Festival, Strathmore, "Spiderman 3".&nbsp; Free.</strong> <strong id="nyw50"></strong>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong id="nyw53"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Sunday, August 17&nbsp; 8:30 p.m.</span>&nbsp; Comcast Outdoor Film Festival, Strathmore, "Airplane".&nbsp; Free.</strong> <strong id="nyw56"></strong>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong id="nyw59"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Monday, August 18&nbsp; 8:30 p.m.</span>&nbsp; Comcast Outdoor Film Festival, Strathmore, "Ghostbusters".&nbsp; Free.</strong></p> <p><strong id="nyw515"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Tuesday, August 19&nbsp; 8:30 p.m.</span>&nbsp; Comcast Outdoor Film Festival, Strathmore, "The Bourne Ultimatum".&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong id="k11t4"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Wednesday, August&nbsp;20&nbsp;&nbsp; 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.</span>&nbsp; Farmers Market.&nbsp; Rockville Town Center, East Montgomery Ave.</strong> <strong id="k11t8"></strong>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong id="k11t11"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Wednesday, August&nbsp;20&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Noon - 1:30 p.m.</span>&nbsp; Out to Lunch Wednesdays, Rockville Town Center, Live Band "Project Natale", Classic and Latin Jazz</strong> <strong id="nyw518"></strong>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong id="nyw521"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Wednesday, August&nbsp;20&nbsp; 8:30 p.m.</span>&nbsp; Comcast Outdoor Film Festival, Strathmore, "Evan Almighty".&nbsp; Free.</strong> <strong id="nyw524"></strong>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong id="nyw527"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Thursday, August&nbsp;21&nbsp; 8:30 p.m.</span>&nbsp; Comcast Outdoor Film Festival, Strathmore, "Twister".&nbsp; Free.</strong></p> <p><strong id="zsv72"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Thursday, August 21&nbsp; 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.</span>&nbsp; Concert in the Square, Rockville Town Center Square, "U.S. Navy Band Brass Quintet. </strong><strong id="p_..0"></strong>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong id="kidy3"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Friday, August&nbsp;22&nbsp; 8:30 p.m.</span>&nbsp; Comcast Outdoor Film Festival, Strathmore, "Transformers".&nbsp; Free.</strong> <strong id="oi1g0"></strong>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong id="oi1g3"><strong id="oi1g6"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Saturday, August&nbsp;23&nbsp;&nbsp; 9 a.m - 1p.m.</span>&nbsp; Farmers Market.&nbsp; Rockville Town Center, Corner of Route 28 and Monroe Street </strong></strong><strong id="kidy6"></strong>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong id="kidy9"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Saturday, August&nbsp;23&nbsp; 8:30 p.m.</span>&nbsp; Comcast Outdoor Film Festival, Strathmore, "Harry Potter &amp; The Order of the Phoenix".&nbsp; Free.</strong> <strong id="kzty8"></strong>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong id="qvox0"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Sunday, August&nbsp;24&nbsp; 8:30 p.m.</span>&nbsp; Comcast Outdoor Film Festival, Strathmore, "Shrek the Third".&nbsp; Free.</strong> <strong id="b8ej0"></strong>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong id="b8ej4"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Wednesday, August&nbsp;27&nbsp;&nbsp; 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.</span>&nbsp; Farmers Market.&nbsp; Rockville Town Center, East Montgomery Ave.</strong> <strong id="b8ej8"></strong>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong id="b8ej11"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Wednesday, August&nbsp;27&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Noon - 1:30 p.m.</span>&nbsp; Out to Lunch Wednesdays, Rockville Town Center, Live Band "Swing Speak", Swing.</strong> &nbsp;</p> <p><strong id="au68"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Thursday, August 28&nbsp; 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.</span>&nbsp; Concert in the Square, Rockville Town Center Square, "Rick Whitehead Trio", Jazz</strong> <strong id="z1re0"></strong>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong id="z1re3"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Saturday, August&nbsp;30&nbsp;&nbsp; 9 a.m - 1p.m.</span>&nbsp; Farmers Market.&nbsp; Rockville Town Center, Corner of Route 28 and Monroe Street </strong><strong id="z16n0"></strong>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong id="aagy0"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Saturday, August 30&nbsp; 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.</span> &nbsp; Jazz Festival.&nbsp; Rockville Town Center.&nbsp; Live Jazz performances throughout the day and tastings ($5) from Rockville Town Square restaurants.</strong> <strong id="osk9"></strong>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong id="z16n4"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Wednesday,&nbsp;September 3&nbsp;&nbsp; 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.</span>&nbsp; Farmers Market.&nbsp; Rockville Town Center, East Montgomery Ave.</strong> <strong id="z16n8"></strong>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong id="z16n11"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Wednesday,&nbsp;September 3&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Noon - 1:30 p.m.</span>&nbsp; Out to Lunch Wednesdays, Rockville Town Center, Live Band "Sandra Dean", Classic Rock</strong> <strong id="nuwv"></strong>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong id="nuwv2"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Thursday, September 4&nbsp; 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.</span>&nbsp; Concert in the Square, Rockville Town Center Square, "Lyuti Chushki", Bulgarian and Macedonian Folk</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Friday, September 5&nbsp; &nbsp;5 p.m. - 8 p.m.</span>&nbsp; First Friday's Deck Party, Rockville Town Center, Arts and Innovation Building. "Billy Coulter", Rock and Roll.</strong> <strong id="z1re8"></strong>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong id="z1re11"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Saturday,&nbsp;September 6&nbsp;&nbsp; 9 a.m - 1p.m.</span>&nbsp; Farmers Market.&nbsp; Rockville Town Center, Corner of Route 28 and Monroe Street </strong><strong id="a0yl0"></strong>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong id="w_w.0"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Sunday, September 7&nbsp;&nbsp; 3 p.m.</span>&nbsp; Rockville Civic Center, Glenview Mansion Conservatory, U. S. Navy Band, Chamber Ensemble</strong> <strong id="dmdl0"></strong>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong id="dmdl3"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Saturday, September 8&nbsp; Noon - 4 p.m.</span>&nbsp; Doggie Dip Day, Rockville Municipal Swim Center, 355 Martins Lane.&nbsp; Bring your dog for the last swim of the season in the pool.&nbsp; ($5 per dog)</strong>&nbsp;<strong id="r-hp0"></strong>&nbsp; <strong id="h1rw0"></strong></p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Wednesday,&nbsp;September&nbsp;10&nbsp;&nbsp; 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.</span>&nbsp; Farmers Market.&nbsp; Rockville Town Center, East Montgomery Ave.</strong> <strong id="h1rw5"></strong>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong id="a0yl3"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Wednesday,&nbsp;September&nbsp;10&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Noon - 1:30 p.m.</span>&nbsp; Out to Lunch Wednesdays, Rockville Town Center, Live Band "Rita Clarke and the Naturals", Bayou Rhythums.</strong> <strong id="b6o31"></strong>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong id="b6o34"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Thursday, September 11&nbsp; 6p.m. - 8 p.m.</span>&nbsp; Concert in the Square, Rockville Town Center Square, "Rob Thorworth", Blues/Rock</strong> <strong id="g6qh0"></strong>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong id="g6qh3"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Saturday,&nbsp;September 13&nbsp;&nbsp; 9 a.m - 1p.m.</span>&nbsp; Farmers Market.&nbsp; Rockville Town Center, Corner of Route 28 and Monroe Street </strong><strong id="r6-o0"></strong>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong id="r6-o3"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Saturday, September 13&nbsp; 9 p.m. - 12:00</span>&nbsp; Austin Grill, Rockville Town Center, "The West End" will play.</strong> <strong id="plfl0"></strong>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong id="plfl4"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Wednesday,&nbsp;September 17&nbsp;&nbsp; 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.</span>&nbsp; Farmers Market.&nbsp; Rockville Town Center, East Montgomery Ave.</strong> <strong id="plfl8"></strong>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong id="plfl11"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Wednesday,&nbsp;September 17&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Noon - 1:30 p.m.</span>&nbsp; Out to Lunch Wednesdays, Rockville Town Center, Live Band "The Lovejoy Trio", Latin Jazz and Afro Rhythums.</strong> <strong id="qo6q32"></strong>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong id="qo6q35"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Thursday,&nbsp;September 18&nbsp; 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.</span>&nbsp; Concert in the Square, Rockville Town Center Square, "Hula Monsters", Swing.</strong> &nbsp;</p> <p><strong id="l9nu0"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Saturday,&nbsp;September 20&nbsp;&nbsp; 9 a.m - 1p.m.</span>&nbsp; Farmers Market.&nbsp; Rockville Town Center, Corner of Route 28 and Monroe Street </strong>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong id="b:03"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Saturday, September 20&nbsp; 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.</span>&nbsp; Women's Health Day, Rockville Town Center, Corner of Route 28 and Monroe Street.&nbsp; </strong><strong id="flrp1"></strong><strong id="b3u62"></strong>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong id="pkgz0"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Wednesday, August&nbsp;24&nbsp;&nbsp; 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.</span>&nbsp; Farmers Market.&nbsp; Rockville Town Center, East Montgomery Ave.</strong> <strong id="pkgz4"></strong>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong id="pkgz7"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Wednesday,&nbsp;September 24&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Noon - 1:30 p.m.</span>&nbsp; Out to Lunch Wednesdays, Rockville Town Center, Live Band "The Newports", Classic oldies.</strong></p> Lynda Bloom (Weichert, Realtors) Tue, 12 Aug 2008 17:21:32 -0500 http://activerain.com/blogsview/638344/rockville-calendar-of-events http://activerain.com/blogsview/635700/what-do-i-do-with-all-this-stuff- <p><strong>WHAT&nbsp;DO&nbsp;I&nbsp;DO WITH ALL THIS STUFF??&nbsp; (DON'T SEND IT TO THE DUMP)</strong> &nbsp; &nbsp;</p> <p>When contemplating selling a home&nbsp;one of the first thoughts that springs to mind is, <strong id="spti">"What are we going to do with all the <span style="text-decoration: underline;">stuff</span> in this house?.&nbsp; </strong>&nbsp; They are so many options other than the landfill!&nbsp;</p> <p>Here are a few of the recycling resources available to Rockville residents:&nbsp; (If you live elsewhere, some of these organization probably have facilities near you....try the websites listed!) &nbsp;</p> <p>1)&nbsp; A Wider Circle -&nbsp; Named one of the regions finest small charities by the&nbsp;Catalogue for Philanthropy, 2008.&nbsp; Among other services, A Wider Cirlce runs&nbsp;The Neighbor-to-Neighbor Program providing furniture and other home items to families moving out of shelters or otherwise living without their basic need items.&nbsp; They are <span style="text-decoration: underline;">always</span> in need of <strong id="tk360">beds, bedding, dressers,&nbsp;kitchen tables and chairs and pots, pans, silverware, dishes</strong>; the list goes on and on.&nbsp; (Dignity condition requested).&nbsp; Call for pick-up 301-657-1010 or drop off items at their storage facility at 5140 River Road, Bethesda, Md. 20816 (<a href="http://www.awidercircle.org/" id="eyow">www.awidercircle.org</a>) &nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;2)&nbsp; Habitat for Humanity ReStore:&nbsp; ReStore is a resale business that sells new and used building materials and home improvement items to the general public. Proceeds from the sale of merchandise are used to help Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County build more simple, decent affordable housing for families in throughout Montgomery County. The Gaithersburg ReStore has an excellent selection of gently <strong id="tk361">used appliances, cabinetry, windows, doors, fixtures, tile, plumbing supplies, residential and office furniture</strong>, and much more.&nbsp; Donations can be dropped off at 9100 Gaither Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 (Just off Shady Grove)&nbsp; For larger items, call for pick-up 301-947-3304.&nbsp; (<a href="http://www.habitat.org/cd/frame/frameset.aspx?url=www.ReStoreMoCo.org" id="f6hi0">http://www.habitat.org/cd/frame/frameset.aspx?url=www.ReStoreMoCo.org</a>)</p> <p>&nbsp;3)&nbsp; Wagging Tails -&nbsp; A thrift store run for the benefit of the Montgomery County Humane Society.&nbsp; They keep growing and are huge now!&nbsp; <strong id="l4nw">Very saleable items</strong>may be dropped off at their donation center at 1310 Gude Drive, Rockville, Maryland.&nbsp; 301-279-0345.&nbsp;&nbsp;There are few places where shoppers can buy diamond rings, antique books, and bus seats all while accompanied by their favorite four-legged friend. (<a href="http://www.mchumane.org/wagging_tails.shtml" id="vdyj">http://www.mchumane.org/wagging_tails.shtml</a>)</p> <p><br id="kfq1" />4)&nbsp; Solid Waste Transfer Station - (Yes, the landfill, dump, and other less pleasant names, but, hey did you know they recycle a lot of items?) &nbsp; Take items to the car entrance on Route 355 in Gaithersburg, just south of Shady Grove Road. Follow signs to the recycling areas. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Take your <strong id="uirr1">small electronics</strong>(computers, TVs, VCR's, microwaves,&nbsp;etc. <a href="http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/apps/dep/solidwaste/collectionservices/index.asp" id="ef4r">&nbsp;(http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/apps/dep/solidwaste/collectionservices/index.asp</a>) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Take your hazardous materials (<strong id="ef4r0">pesticides, fertilizers, thermometers, paint thinners, fuels, oils, paints, batteries, fluorescent tubes</strong>).(<a href="http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/swstmpl.asp?url=/content/dep/solidwaste/collection_services/hw/hhw/index.asp" id="o2-8">http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/swstmpl.asp?url=/content/dep/solidwaste/collection_services/hw/hhw/index.asp</a>) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Take your <strong id="hj-a">cleaned and dried clothing</strong> and textiles in plastic bags to the transfer station, yes they take these, too! &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Call for a Scrap Metal Bulk Pickup for <strong id="l:xz">swingsets, large applicances, bicycles, grills, iron furniture, railings, aluminum lawn chairs, metal sheds, lawn mowers, fencing</strong>.&nbsp; Call 240-777-6410 at least a few days before your regular trash day to schedule pick up. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Call for special Bulk Pickup -&nbsp; Every resident is entitled to 5 special bulk pick ups a year.&nbsp; Call 240-777-6410 to schedule. <strong id="v12p3">(Furniture, rugs, box springs, mattresses, large toys, trash cans and non-metal items).</strong> &nbsp;</p> <p>5)&nbsp; Freecycle -&nbsp;<strong id="fseg">Do you just have one or two things you want to get rid of?&nbsp; (Or 5, or 10, or 20?)</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;Freecycle is a&nbsp;grassroots and entirely nonprofit movement of people who are giving (and getting) stuff for free in their own towns and keeping good stuff out of landfills.&nbsp; To view the items being given away or sought in Rockville, (or to list an item) you must be a member of the local group.&nbsp; Join here <a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FreecycleRockville/" id="f-dv">http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FreecycleRockville/</a>&nbsp; Don't live in Rockville?&nbsp; Find the group in your area here:&nbsp; <a href="http://www.freecycle.org/" id="t9sz">www.freecycle.org</a> &nbsp;</p> <p>6)&nbsp; Goodwill -&nbsp;Has a store that accepts donations located at 4890 Boiling Brook Parkway and a drive through drop off at 619 South Frederick Avenue (Rt. 355) in Gaithersburg.&nbsp; (They take most useable items in good condition). ((<a href="http://www.goodwill.org/" id="t36f">www.goodwill.org</a>) &nbsp;</p> <p>7)&nbsp; Salvation Army - For large armounts of things, a homeowner can call for a pickup....they can be booked pretty far in advance, so call a month or two ahead of time to schedule and then get working on pulling it all together!&nbsp; Call 1-800-95-TRUCK.&nbsp; <a href="http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usa" id="f2op">(www.salvationarmyusa.org/usa</a>) &nbsp;</p> <p>Donations to&nbsp;most of these organizations are tax deductible (not the landfill, obviously)....so be green when you move....Financially and environmentally!&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> Lynda Bloom (Weichert, Realtors) Mon, 11 Aug 2008 09:06:00 -0500 http://activerain.com/blogsview/635700/what-do-i-do-with-all-this-stuff- http://activerain.com/blogsview/287434/property-tax-increase-disclosure-do-sellers-need-to-be-a-cpa- <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/7/5/1/9/ar119619657491579.gif" height="108" alt=" " width="90" />The Montgomery County, Maryland County Council will vote next Tuesday on Bill 24-07.&nbsp; To paraphrase, the purpose of the bill is to provide the buyer an estimate of the property taxes they will pay in the first full fiscal year of ownership.</p><p>This sounds reasonable on the surface.&nbsp;&nbsp;But the council&#39;s suggestion as to how this be accomplished is, in my opinion, complicated and oneous.</p><p>I invite you to look&nbsp;at the&nbsp;county tax office&#39;s website and the document they have posted to help sellers calculate the&nbsp;new tax figure:</p><p><a href="http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/content/finance/CountyTaxes/InfoTaxes/PT_Disclosure.pdf" title="Property Tax Disclosure" target="_blank">&quot;Procedure for Estimating Propery Taxes to comply with bill 24-07&quot;</a></p><p>Our <a href="http://www.gcaar.com" title="GCAAR" target="_blank">local association of Realtors</a> and the Maryland Home Builders suggested to the council that they make a person available in the tax office to provide these figures.&nbsp; The council rejected that suggestion and instead offered a compromise of&nbsp;an online spreadsheet that can be used to figure out the tax.</p><p><a href="http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/mcgtmpl.asp?url=/content/finance/CountyTaxes/Info%20Taxes/realtors.ASP" title="Spreadsheet" target="_blank">Spreadsheet link</a></p><p>One should keep in mind that loan companies will still use the current tax bill on the GFE&#39;s (good faith estimates), so there will be no consistency of information. </p><p>I think the issue the Council is addressing is an important and viable one, however, I think this&nbsp;bill is just wrong. </p><p>&nbsp;</p> Lynda Bloom (Weichert, Realtors) Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:12:44 -0600 http://activerain.com/blogsview/287434/property-tax-increase-disclosure-do-sellers-need-to-be-a-cpa-