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2015 

This purple/magenta cauliflower was one of the highlights of our shopping adventure.... Please visit the original blog if you wish to leave comments.  It is a gorgeous clear day here, the temperature this morning was 55 degrees, time for sweaters and jackets again.  After the rain everything look...
01/09/2015
It's a boy! Congratulations to Kerrie La Guardia! This birth may be the main event for ActiveRain this year.       It's been SO hard to keep this a secret because my wife and I have always wanted to start our own family.  I am so happy to announce to my ActiveRain fam bam that I am expecting a ba...
01/09/2015
African American History Month Essay Contest   In celebration of African American History Month, the City of Gaithersburg Multicultural Affairs Committee is hosting an essay contest for students in grades 3 - 5, with the theme, "What Lessons Can We Learn from the Life of Nelson Mandela?"    The d...
01/09/2015
Good Neighbors Clear Their Sidewalks of Ice & Snow Be a good neighbor!   Montgomery County,  Maryland residents are required by law to clear sidewalks in front of and alongside their properties within 24 hours of the end of a storm. Check up on older adults and vulnerable people who live near you...
01/09/2015
Environment & Sustainability Master Plan Element Work Session City of Gaithersburg, Maryland   The revised draft Environment & Sustainability Element MP-1-14, which explores the connection between the City's natural and built environment, is available for online review. This draft reflects change...
01/08/2015
This is some very good advice from Bob Crane. Please visit the original blog if you wish to leave comments. 6 Reasons Why Your Goals May Fail This Year!Tonight we will not be talking about trees or targets, just goals and some of the things that can get in the way of our success.Goals can have a ...
01/08/2015
Winter Farmers Market in Kentlands   You'll find seasonal and hothouse vegetables, prepared foods and other treats at the Main Street Farmers Market in Kentlands, open Saturdays year 'round from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. You’ll find it in the Main Street Pavilion at 301 Main Street, one block off of Kent...
01/08/2015
Precautions To Prevent Water Pipes From Freezing   This notice was distributed by the Montgomery County, Maryland Fire & Rescue Service: With forecasted record lows hitting our area over the next several days, we expect the potential of many water pipes freezing and bursting. Please review the be...
01/08/2015
Kentlands Community-wide Inspections Scheduled for January, 2015   Kentlands home owners need to be aware of the exterior condition of their properties since maintenance inspections will be taking place throughout the community. The following notice is being circulated by the Kentlands Citizens A...
01/07/2015
The Bethesda statue, titled "Madonna of the Trail," is one of twelve identical statues dedicated to the spirit of the pioneer women who extended the frontiers of America ever westward. Please visit the original blog if you wish to leave comments. On Wisconsin Avenue in Bethesda, in front of the o...
01/07/2015