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2019 

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Thistle, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA This photograph was very well received when I posted it in Facebook groups. I hope you will enjoy it as well. Subhash Sharma  The scientific name for this purple thistle flower is Cirsium horridulum Michaux, and it is a member of the Asteraceae family...
09/30/2019

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Book Recommendation: Badlands by C. J. Box Badlands (2015) is book number three in The Highway Quartet Series featuring investigator Cassie Dewell by The New York Times bestselling American author C. J. Box. I recommend this series for your reading list. Click on the links to learn more about the...
09/30/2019

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We are strengthened with every challenge we accept.       Motivational Monday - Strong Roots Yesterday marked the 30-year anniversary of Hurricane Hugo hitting Charlotte, NC - and I mean he hit Charlotte with a vengeance. To this day, I swear we heard chain saws running 24/7 for the next 30 days!...
09/30/2019

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Citizens Survey Underway in Gaithersburg, Maryland 2,500 residents have been randomly selected to participate in a community survey, which the City conducts every two years. If you receive notification about the survey in the mail, we strongly encourage you to fill it out (online or by mail). The...
09/29/2019

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Coffee with a Cop in Kentlands, October 2, 2019   Join your neighbors and the Montgomery County Police on October 2, 2019 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. to connect over coffee and casual conversation about your community. The conversation will take place at Starbucks at 121 Market Street in Kentla...
09/29/2019

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  Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 45 mins Yields: 4-6 servings       Ingredients: 4 large russet potatoes 1 tbsp. vegetable oil 2 tbsp. butter, cut into cubes 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced 3 sprigs rosemary Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 c. chicken broth 1 tsp. Chopped rosemary, for se...
09/29/2019

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City of Gaithersburg Voter Guide & Candidate Information A comprehensive English/Spanish Voter Guide that includes candidate information and statements (also available on YouTube), polling locations, same-day voter registration details, early voting dates, absentee ballot instructions and more, i...
09/28/2019

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Downton Abbey at Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas in Kentlands Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas Gaithersburg in Kentlands is now open. Our first visit was to see Downton Abbey, required viewing for avid fans such as Chef Dolores.  Click on the link to reach their website. The cinema is a 34,000 square foot movie...
09/28/2019

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     Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 40 mins Yields: 4 servings     Ingredients: FOR THE TERIYAKI SAUCE 1/4 c. low-sodium soy sauce 1/4 c. water 2 tsp. cornstarch 4 tbsp. honey 2 tbsp. pineapple juice 2 tbsp. rice wine vinegar 2 cloves garlic, minced   FOR THE SALMON 4 salmon fillets, boneless wi...
09/28/2019

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National Capital Dahlia Show, September 28 & 29, 2019 If you love dahlias, you will want to attend the 84th Annual Dahlia Show at Brookside Gardens this weekend. It is a good time to meet with the experts and enjoy the beautiful dahlias grown in our area.Dahlia, Clearview Butterscotch, National C...
09/27/2019
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