roy and dolores kelley photographs: Online Workshops for Job Seekers and Entrepreneurs - 04/09/21 04:05 PM
Online Workshops for Job Seekers and Entrepreneurs
 
Montgomery County Public Libraries is offering free online workshops and one-on-one sessions to assist job seekers and entrepreneurs throughout April. All workshops are free and offered virtually. An internet connection and a device (such as a smartphone, tablet or computer) are required for participation.
The schedule of opportunities will include: Throughout April: Every Monday 9:30-11:30 a.m. H.I.R.E. (Helping Individuals Reach Employment) Sessions. Sign up to meet virtually/confidentially one-on-one with a career counselor for advice and assistance with job searching. Monday, Apr 12:  https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/4917007 Monday, Apr 19:  https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/4917015  Monday, Apr 26:  https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/4917028 Tuesday, April 13, and Thursday, April 15. 5:45-7:45 … (5 comments)

roy and dolores kelley photographs: More than 400K People Vaccinated in Montgomery County, Maryland - 04/09/21 10:37 AM
More than 400K People Vaccinated in Montgomery County, Maryland
 
As of today, more than 407,800 Montgomery County, Maryland residents have received their first dose of the COVID 19 vaccine, and more than 232,200 are fully vaccinated. Details:  buff.ly/3slKjEW 
This is a Montgomery County, Maryland announcement.
 
 
Dahlia, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA USACanon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs … (9 comments)

roy and dolores kelley photographs: Register Now for Gaithersburg Summer Camps - 04/09/21 10:21 AM
Register Now for Gaithersburg Summer Camps
 
Summer is fast approaching and registration for our popular summer camp programs is now open and spaces are filling up fast! From Kindergarten Camps to Teen Camps, Sports Clinics & more, we've got the perfect camp for everyone!
Visit https://gburg.md/camps to register today!
This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement.
 
 
Spring Blossoms, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland USACanon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs … (2 comments)

roy and dolores kelley photographs: inGaithersburg Magazine – 2021 Spring Edition - 04/09/21 07:44 AM
inGaithersburg Magazine – 2021 Spring Edition
 
Focusing on life in Gaithersburg, our general interest magazine covers unique aspects of a dynamic and diverse community. In our spring edition, learn about local companies involved in Operation Warp Speed vaccines and COVID-19 treatments. Explore a police-community initiative to further understanding and dialog that formed in the wake of last summer’s Black Lives Matter protests. Meet some of your neighbors who are doing amazing work to help others. Discover a piece of Gaithersburg history at Crown Farm.
Learn what you can do to help prevent pesticides from entering our local waterways. And read a few tidbits … (13 comments)

roy and dolores kelley photographs: City of Gaithersburg Environmental Award Winner: Karen Lottes - 04/08/21 10:02 AM
City of Gaithersburg Environmental Award Winner: Karen Lottes
 
Meet 2021 Environmental Award Winner Karen Lottes, Program Coordinator with the Gaithersburg Community Museum. Karen was nominated by residents who were impressed by her innovation & support of the virtual Green Cocktails program https://gburg.md/GreenCocktails   In this monthly series, Karen identifies a local expert to break down an aspect of sustainability, pairing it with a cocktail recommendation from a local distillery, turning this sometimes daunting subject into something fun and interesting. Talking about sustainability regularly is a key component of making real change. Congratulations Karen!   This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland … (11 comments)

roy and dolores kelley photographs: Book Recommendation: Three Hours in Paris by Cara Black - 04/07/21 01:18 PM
Book Recommendation: Three Hours in Paris by Cara Black
 
Three Hours in Paris (2020) is a historical thriller featuring Kate Rees, a young American markswoman recruited by British intelligence to assassinate the Fuhrer in Paris by The New York Times bestselling American author Cara Black. Dolores and I enjoyed this novel and recommend it for your reading list. Click on the links to learn more about the author and her books.
 
Cara Black is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of 19 books in the Private Investigator Aimée Leduc series, which is set in Paris. Cara has received multiple nominations for the Anthony and Macavity … (18 comments)

roy and dolores kelley photographs: Gaithersburg Volunteer Appreciation Month - 04/07/21 10:26 AM
Gaithersburg Volunteer Appreciation Month
 
Do you know a person or business whose selfless acts are making an impact on the lives of Gaithersburg residents, helping to enrich an entire community? Nominate them for a City of Gaithersburg Person/Business of Character award. The process is simple, just complete the nomination form here.
As part of Volunteer Appreciation Month, we’re highlighting those who have volunteered their time and energy to help others during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read about a few them in the “Neighbors Helping Neighbors” article in this spring’s inGaithersburg magazine here. 
This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement. 
 
 
Gaithersburg Arts Barn, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland USA IMG … (17 comments)

roy and dolores kelley photographs: COVID-19 Update, Montgomery County, Maryland 4/7/21 - 04/07/21 05:13 AM
COVID-19 Update, Montgomery County, Maryland 4/7/21Update on COVID-19 Vaccine StatisticsAs of Tuesday, April 6, 378,051 Montgomery County residents (36%) received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and 212,830 residents (20.3%) are fully vaccinated.
While vaccination rates are going up, confirmed COVID-19 cases, COVID-19 testing positivity rates, and COVID-19 hospital bed use rates are beginning to rise as well. See the Montgomery County COVID-19 Data Dashboard for details.
Preregistration Open to AllBeginning Monday, April 12, all Marylanders 16 and older will be eligible for a vaccine, no matter what provider is giving the vaccination.  Residents can preregister for an appointment at a mass vaccination site … (15 comments)

roy and dolores kelley photographs: Tuckers Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing - 04/06/21 11:43 AM
Tuckers Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing
 
A couple of weeks ago, Dolores was in our basement to go to our freezer. She thought she heard the sound of running water and went to check around the basement equipment. Luckily, she discovered a pin hole leak in the main water link. Fortunately, the spray was going in a nearby drain.
I called Tuckers Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing, the company we have been using for over 26 years, and they sent a plumber out to do the repairs on the same day. If you need a contractor for your HVAC equipment or for your … (7 comments)

roy and dolores kelley photographs: Beyond Frosting Easy Lemon Bread Recipe - 04/06/21 10:09 AM
Beyond Frosting Easy Lemon Bread Recipe
 
Chef Dolores bakes bread on a regular basis and is always looking for interesting recipes. She is now serving Easy Lemon Bread using the Beyond Frosting recipe. It is excellent and you may wish to give it a try. Click on the link to view and print the recipe.
If you have a favorite bread recipe, share the link or the recipe in a comment.
 
 
Dandelion, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland USACanon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs … (14 comments)

roy and dolores kelley photographs: Recommended Service Provider: Dent Kings, Rockville, Maryland - 04/05/21 11:58 AM
Recommended Service Provider: Dent Kings, Rockville, Maryland
 
I had a pre-pandemic dent in a rear fender of my car caused by an unknown vehicle in a local parking lot. I received a bid but I thought the price was too high. 
Recently, I discovered that a resident of our Kentlands community is a dent removal expert at Dent Kings in Rockville, Maryland. His parents will soon be our new neighbors. 
The dent is now repaired and I used the services of the shop to detail and wax the car. It looks like new. If you have a dent to be removed or have hail … (18 comments)

roy and dolores kelley photographs: Newman's Own Thin and Crispy Mushroom Trio Pizza - 04/05/21 07:52 AM
Newman's Own Thin and Crispy Mushroom Trio Pizza
 
For our pizza night at home, Chef Dolores served Newman's Own Thin and Crispy Mushroom Trio Pizza from our Kentlands Giant Food store. This was a good selection and we enjoyed it with a nice glass of wine.
 
Clematis, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland USA IMG 4296Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs … (14 comments)

roy and dolores kelley photographs: Montgomery County Buses to Continue Free Service - 04/03/21 03:01 PM
Montgomery County Buses to Continue Free Service
 
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich has directed the County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) to continue free service on all Ride On, Ride On extRa and Flash buses at least through the end of the current fiscal year, which ends on June 30. Throughout the COVID-19 health crisis, MCDOT has been operating its bus operations with fare collections suspended and was one of the first agencies in the country to implement this policy.  “Many of our residents who rely on public transportation have been severely impacted economically by the pandemic, and we must continue to do … (8 comments)

roy and dolores kelley photographs: Maryland's Earliest Colonial Settlement Found In St. Mary's - 04/03/21 01:24 PM
Maryland's Earliest Colonial Settlement Found In St. Mary's 
Archaeologists in Maryland have found what is believed to be the state's earliest colonial settlement, dating back to the early 1600s, The Washington Post reported.
Using ground-penetrating radar, archaeologists with Historic St. Mary's City found the remains of a fort the size of a football field in an empty meadow about a half-mile from St. Mary's River in southern Maryland. The fort was built in 1634 by the state's first English settlers, who were fleeing religious persecution in their home country.
Its location was thought to have been lost for almost 400 years, and … (20 comments)

roy and dolores kelley photographs: Book Recommendation: Relentless by Mark Greaney - 04/03/21 12:59 PM
Book Recommendation: Relentless by Mark Greaney
 
Relentless (2021) is book number ten in the Gray Man series featuring international operative Court Gentry by The New York Times bestselling author Mark Greaney. This is another action filled novel for your reading list. Click on the links to learn more about the author and his books.
 
Books by Mark Greaney
 
Goodreads Review of Relentless
The Gray Man's search for missing intelligence agents plunges him deep into a maelstrom of trouble in the latest entry in the #1 New York Times bestselling series.
The first agent disappearance was a puzzle
The second was a mystery
The third was a conspiracy
Intelligence operatives … (14 comments)

roy and dolores kelley photographs: Editing Your Video Project on Your Mobile Device Course - 04/02/21 09:52 AM
Editing Your Video Project on Your Mobile Device Course
 
TechRadar rated Cyberlink’s Power Director App as a quality tool to produce professional-looking media projects on a budget.   This course is useful for those who want to make media on the go with their mobile device within a short amount of time. This course will focus on editing using the Cyberlink Power Director App and will require students to experiment and actively engage during the class to learn best practices in editing dynamic content.   SIGN-UP: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../editing-your-video-project...   LENGTH: Wednesdays, April 7th & 14th TIME: 6:30pm-8:30pm INSTRUCTOR: Krushae StarnesCOST: Non-member $125, … (16 comments)

roy and dolores kelley photographs: Pre-register for COVID 19 Vaccinations in Maryland - 04/01/21 05:11 PM
Pre-register for COVID 19 Vaccinations in Maryland   All Marylanders age 16 and older can now pre-register for a COVID-19 vaccine at a mass vaccination site, Gov. Larry Hogan (R) announced Thursday. The news comes two days after the state moved into Phase 2B of its vaccination plan — which expanded eligibility to residents age 16 and up with disabilities and underlying medical conditions that increase the risk for severe COVID-19 illness.
Other groups eligible to receive a vaccine under Phase 2B include people age 60 and older, nursing home staff and residents, frontline health care workers, and those with certain … (12 comments)

roy and dolores kelley photographs: Book Recommendation: The Girl from the Channel Islands - 04/01/21 05:17 AM
Book Recommendation: The Girl from the Channel Islands by Jenny Lecoat
 
The Girl from the Channel Islands (2021) tells the story of a young Jewish woman trapped on the occupied Island of Jersey during World War II. This is the first novel by Channel Islands native Jenny Lecoat. Dolores and I enjoyed this book and recommend it for your reading list. Click on the links to learn more about the author and this book.
 
Jenny Lecoat was born in the Channel Islands where, only 16 years earlier, Nazis had deported members of her family to concentration camps for resistance activities. Following an early … (9 comments)

roy and dolores kelley photographs: CHARACTER COUNTS! Scholarships Available for Gaithersburg Residents - 03/31/21 10:17 AM
CHARACTER COUNTS! Scholarships Available for Gaithersburg Residents
 
High school seniors who are City of Gaithersburg residents may apply for a Edward Bohrer, Jr. CHARACTER COUNTS! Scholarship. Applications are due May 7.
Awards are based on the embodiment of the Six Pillars of Character, personal merit, financial need, and a commitment to further education. We also invite individuals, businesses and organizations to support the character development of our young people by contributing to this fund. Find the application form and more information here.
This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement.
 
The 2021 program is funded in part by members of the Bohrer Family, the City of … (13 comments)

roy and dolores kelley photographs: Gaithersburg Historic District Commission Vacancy - 03/31/21 09:45 AM
Gaithersburg Historic District Commission Vacancy
 
Want to serve your community? The Historic District Commission is responsible for preserving Gaithersburg’s heritage by maintaining sites, structures or districts that reflect elements of cultural, social, economic, political, archaeological, or architectural history. Sound interesting to you? Learn more here. 
This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement.
 
The City enjoys a long history of civic involvement. Through a variety of volunteer committees, residents play an important role in advising the Mayor & City Council on vital issues - from economic development and planning to environmental services and cultural arts.
You can have an impact on issues of importance to your community. The … (7 comments)

 


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