md: Cat Food Giveaway on Valentine's Day, Montgomery County, MD - 02/09/21 05:35 PM
Cat Food Giveaway on Valentine's Day, Montgomery County, MD
 
Share the love! @mcasac, with the help of @MCPAW, will be hosting a drive-thru cat food distribution event from 9 to 11 a.m. on Valentine's Day.
Details: https://buff.ly/3aPZuyV.
This is a Montgomery County, Maryland announcement.
 
 
Cat, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland USA
Canon PowerShot G11 Camera
Photograph by Roy Kelley
Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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md: Grab and Go Free Food Distribution on Jan. 28, Gaithersburg, MD - 01/26/21 09:16 AM
Grab and Go Free Food Distribution on Jan. 28, Gaithersburg, MD
 
This is a Montgomery County Food Council announcement:
Our partners are hosting a food distribution on 1/28/21 in Gaithersburg. Please share this information with families who may be food insecure.
Nuestros socios están organizando una distribución de alimentos en 1/28 en Gaithersburg. ¡Por favor comparte!
 
 
Dahlia, Brookside Gardens, Wheaton, Maryland USACanon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs … (8 comments)

md: Free Groceries Today and Tomorrow in Montgomery County, MD - 01/19/21 07:32 AM
Free Groceries Today and Tomorrow in Montgomery County, MD
 
Free groceries will be distributed today, Tuesday, in Gaithersburg, Maryland and tomorrow in Montgomery Village. 
Please share this information with families who may be food insecure.
 
 
 
Coleus, Solenostemon scutellarioides, 'Marrakesh', Longwood Gardens,Kennett Square, PA USA IMG 6777Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs … (7 comments)

md: COVID-19 Testing Update for Montgomery County, MD - 12/29/20 01:58 PM
COVID-19 Testing Update for Montgomery County, MD
Get tested! Free COVID-19 testing clinics are open around the County, including in Brookeville, Chevy Chase, Germantown, Rockville, Silver Spring and Wheaton.
Visit the County's testing website for hours and locations: https://buff.ly/34RdIh.
 
 
Begonia, Conservatory Display, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA USA IMG 6675
Canon PowerShot G11 Camera
Photograph by Roy Kelley
Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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md: Recycle Unwanted Electronics in Montgomery County, MD - 12/18/20 07:07 AM
Recycle Unwanted Electronics in Montgomery County, MD
A lot of electronic items are being purchased as gifts during the holiday season. That means that many older or no longer usable electronics will be on their way out. However, when their lifespan is over, those electronic items should not be thrown out. Montgomery County makes it easy for residents and businesses to recycle them.
Unwanted electronics should not be placed in household blue recycling bins. They can be recycled at the County’s Shady Grove Processing Facility and Transfer Station located at 16101 Frederick Rd. in Derwood.

Electronic items that can be recycled include computers and related items; … (4 comments)

md: Free Groceries on Friday, Dec. 18, 2020 in Gaithersburg, MD - 12/15/20 11:07 AM
Free Groceries on Friday, Dec. 18, 2020 in Gaithersburg, MD
A Grab and Go Food Distribution is scheduled for this Friday, December 18, 2020 at 2 p.m. at Lakeforest Mall in Gaithersburg, Maryland. 
Please share this announcement with families who may be food insecure.
 
Holiday Decorations, Winter Colors, Kentlands Photowalk,
Gaithersburg, Maryland USA IMG 9837
Canon PowerShot G11 Camera
Photograph by Roy Kelley
Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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md: Additional COVID-19 Safety Restrictions, Montgomery County, MD - 12/11/20 10:35 AM
Additional COVID-19 Safety Restrictions, Montgomery County, MD
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich has announced further safety restrictions in order to slow the dramatic increase in COVID-19 cases in the County and throughout the Washington region. The restrictions will begin at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 15.
The new Executive Order 139-20 will restrict restaurant service to outdoor dining. Carry-out, delivery and drive-through service will be allowed to continue. The order also limits indoor sports gatherings to a maximum of 10 people total. (Outdoor dining will be prohibited between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m., per an existing Executive Order from Maryland Governor Larry Hogan.) The maximum … (8 comments)

md: Food Distribution on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020 in Silver Spring, MD - 12/10/20 04:59 PM
Food Distribution on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020 in Silver Spring, MD
Asociacion Civica Nicaraguense, Inc is hosting a food distribution on 12/12 in Silver Spring. Please share this announcement with families who may be food insecure.   La Asociación Cívica Nicaraguense, Inc está organizando una distribución de alimentos el 12/12 en Silver Spring. ¡Por favor comparte! 
 
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md: Food Distribution on Friday, Dec. 11, 2020 in Rockville, MD - 12/10/20 04:47 PM
Food Distribution on Friday, Dec. 11, 2020 in Rockville, MD
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md: COVID-19 Risk is Higher Than Ever in Montgomery County, MD - 12/10/20 10:20 AM
COVID-19 Risk is Higher Than Ever in Montgomery County, MD
#COVID19 cases are still rising. Today, there were 544 cases & two deaths reported in Montgomery County. To date, there have been 37,738 cases and 958 deaths. Please stay safe! Wear a mask, watch your distance, wash your hands & get tested.
For more data: https://buff.ly/37T9kig.
This is a Montgomery County, Maryland announcement.
 
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md: Free Groceries on Sunday, December 6, 2020 in Montgomery County, MD - 12/05/20 09:56 AM
Free Groceries on Sunday, December 6, 2020 in Montgomery County, MD
 
This is a Montgomery County Food Council announcement.
Our partners are hosting a food distribution on 12/6 in Silver Spring, Maryland. Please share this announcement with families who may be food insecure.   Nuestros socios están organizando una distribución de alimentos el 6 de diciembre en Silver Spring. ¡Por favor comparte! City of Light - KPCI Ministries Healthcare Initiative Foundation Greater Washington Community Foundation Manna Food Center
 
Pentas, Egyptian Star Cluster, Longwood Gardens Photowalk, Kennett Square, PA USA IMG 5694Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs … (11 comments)

md: Food Distribution on Friday, Dec. 4, 2020 in Bethesda, MD - 12/03/20 10:40 AM
Food Distribution on Friday, Dec. 4, 2020 in Bethesda, MD
 
Nourishing Bethesda Drive-Through Family Food Distribution
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2020, 1 – 3PM
Nourishing Bethesda Drive-Through Family Food Distribution
Drive-Through Family Food Distribution
Fridays 1-3 pm while supplies last
 
Enter the fire station from the Battery Lane entrance.
Please remain in your vehicle in order to receive groceries while supplies last. Walk-ups are welcome.
Please contact St. John’s Norwood Episcopal Church at 301-654-7767 with any questions.
Location              Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad
5020 Battery Lane
Bethesda MD 20814
Age        Adult, Seniors, Family
Area       Bethesda/Chevy Chase
Contact Phone   301-654-7767
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md: Virtual Town Hall Discussion: Ending HIV in Montgomery County, MD - 11/23/20 04:08 PM
Virtual Town Hall Discussion: Ending HIV in Montgomery County, MD
 
Maryland's most populous jurisdiction is pushing an ambitious plan to nearly eliminate all new HIV transmissions by the year 2030.
The plan, announced Friday, aims to reduce new HIV transmissions by 90 percent in Montgomery County by:
Increasing testing in healthcare and community-based settings Ensuring every resident living with HIV is connected to healthcare and other services they need in order to stay healthy and prevent transmission to others Increasing access to Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) HIV prevention medication and other prevention tools and education Fine-tuning the county's ability to respond to HIV … (13 comments)

md: Oncology Company Generon to Relocate to Gaithersburg, MD - 11/13/20 09:53 AM
Oncology Company Generon to Relocate to Gaithersburg, MD
 
Oncology company Genetron Health Inc. is moving its U.S. headquarters from North Carolina to Gaithersburg, according to the Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC).
The China-based company is working on a blood-based next generation sequencing (NGS) test designed for early detection of hepatocellular carcinoma — a common type of liver cancer caused by hepatitis B or hepatitis C infection.  Gaithersburg Patch
 
Click here to read more.
 
 
Autumn Colors, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland USA IMG 6061
Canon PowerShot G11 Camera
Photograph by Roy Kelley
Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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md: Free COVID-19 Testing Mon. - Sat. in Montgomery County, MD - 11/08/20 01:23 PM
Free COVID-19 Testing Mon. - Sat. in Montgomery County, MD
 
Monday, November 9, 20207 - 9:30 a.m.
4 - 6:30 p.m.
Angarai Testing Center
12210 Plum Orchard Dr., #214, Silver Spring
No appointment needed
8 – 11 a.m.
Saint Martin of Tours Catholic Church
201 South Frederick Avenue, Gaithersburg
No appointment needed
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Germantown (parking garage behind Regal Cinema)
Outdoor drive-up clinic
20002 Century Boulevard, Germantown
Appointment recommended - make an appointment online
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Wheaton Library and Community Recreation Center
11701 Georgia Avenue, Wheaton, MD 20902
Appointment recommended - make an appointment online
12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
CDC Mobile Testing Trailer
Lakeforest Mall
701 Russell Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Parking lot near food court entrance, directly in front of … (7 comments)

md: Free COVID-19 Testing This Weekend in Montgomery County, MD - 11/07/20 07:21 AM
Free COVID-19 Testing This Weekend in Montgomery County, MD
 
Saturday, November 7, 20208 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Consulate General of Guatemala
8124 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910
No appointment needed
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Proyecto Salud Clinic
11002 Veirs Mill Rd #700, Silver Spring, MD 20902
No appointment needed
9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
East County Community Recreation Center
3310 Gateshead Manor Way, Silver Spring, MD 20904
No appointment needed
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Rockville Methodist Church
112 W Montgomery Ave, Rockville, MD 20850
No appointment needed
Sunday, November 8, 20209 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Proyecto Salud Clinic
11002 Veirs Mill Rd #700, Silver Spring, MD 20902
No appointment needed
12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Westfield Wheaton Mall (parking lot … (12 comments)

md: Flu Shots for Those 18 and Under in Montgomery County, MD - 11/02/20 11:20 AM
Flu Shots for Those 18 and Under in Montgomery County, MD
 
Montgomery County health officials are urging all residents to get a flu vaccination, with two upcoming County-operated clinics providing shots specifically for children ages 6 months to 18. Those clinics will be held Saturday, Nov. 7, and Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Dennis Avenue Health Center in Silver Spring.
 
Read MoreThis is a Montgomery County, Maryland announcement.
 
 
Chrysanthemum, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland USA
Canon PowerShot G11 Camera
Photograph by Roy Kelley
Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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md: Candy Wrappers are NOT Recyclable in Montgomery County, MD - 10/29/20 06:42 AM
Candy Wrappers are NOT Recyclable in Montgomery County, MD
 
Halloween is right around the corner, don't forget, candy wrappers are NOT recyclable. Take the guesswork out of recycling by downloading the free
Recycle Coach app today! https://gburg.md/RecycleCoach  
This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement.
 
 
Chrysanthemum, Brookside Gardens, Wheaton, Maryland USA
Canon PowerShot G11 Camera
Photograph by Roy Kelley
Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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md: Shared Use Path Around NIST Property in Gaithersburg, MD - 10/22/20 09:26 AM
Shared Use Path Around NIST Property in Gaithersburg, MD
 
Pedestrians and bicyclists now have an easier way to get around. A shared use path is now open that allows for the complete circumnavigation of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) property.
The path along the western boundary of NIST offers a critical link along Quince Orchard Road, connecting Great Seneca Highway to Clopper Road. The project was a cooperative effort between the City, the Maryland State Highway Administration, Montgomery County, and NIST.
Read more about it here.
 
This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement.
 
Dahlia, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland USA IMG 9304
Canon … (17 comments)

md: Additional Plastic Products Banned in Montgomery County, MD - 10/22/20 08:11 AM
Additional Plastic Products Banned in Montgomery County, MD
 
Councilmembers unanimously voted Tuesday to strengthen Montgomery County’s ban on polystyrene food service products by adding those marked with the recycling number six – including the familiar bright red Solo plastic cups and certain packaging materials.
For the past six years, much of the polystyrene materials often used in food service, especially takeout, have been banned in the county. However, residents often place all their food containers in the recycling bins, including those that the county doesn’t recycle.
“Consumers often end up wanting to do the right thing, and put their cups, lids, clamshell containers, bakery … (12 comments)

 


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