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2024 

Montgomery Parks February Special Events  Preparing your garden for spring, celebrating Black History Month, taking a maple sugar walk and having Valentine’s Day fun are among the special events and programs that will be hosted by Montgomery Parks in February.Montgomery Parks' February special ev...
02/07/2024
Montgomery County Recreation’s Spring RegistrationMontgomery County Recreation’s spring registration begins at 6:30 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 12, for County residents for most programs and activities. Registration for Bone Builders, Day Trippers and Senior Outdoor Adventures in Recreation (SOAR) will ...
02/07/2024
A recipe from the kitchen of Will Hamm...    Ingredients: broccoli -diced small butter sharp cheddar cheese- shredded onion -diced minced garlic celery -diced small chicken broth heavy whipping cream salt and pepper corn starch Crock Pot: You will need a crock pot for this recipe. I used a 6 quar...
02/07/2024
Gaithersburg Farmers Markets Winter Season Casey Community Center Farmers Markets continue through the winter season on February 15, March 21, and April 18, weather permitting. The Main Street Farmers Market in Kentlands is open Saturdays year round. Stay up to date on all market news by followin...
02/06/2024
Summer Job & Internship Fair  Explore a variety of summer job and internship opportunities on Thursday, February 15, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Activity Center at Bohrer Park. Positions are available in Summer Camps, Aquatics, Youth Services, Recreation Services, Public Works, Skate Park, Arts...
02/06/2024
YouTube Thursdays, how to launch a real estate video channel. Things to consider upfront using video marketing. Before even uploading a single one of your property listings, community events, whatever kind of YouTube channel videos, here are some valuable tips. This blog post, like the ones "dow...
02/06/2024
60,000 Free Computers to be Distributed “Montgomery Connects,” Montgomery County’s digital equity and inclusion program, has launched a new program to distribute 60,000 free laptop computers to low-income families. There is a limit of one computer per resident. Eligible recipients must be Marylan...
02/05/2024
Book Festival High School Poetry Contest Reminder  Calling all young poets! Submissions are being accepted for the Gaithersburg Book Festival Annual High School Poetry Contest. This year’s topic is “Envision a Better Future.” Winners will be announced during the 2024 Gaithersburg Book Festival on...
02/05/2024
The Making of a PearlThe Life of Quince Orchard Resident Ida Pearl Green Online Presentation Through daily weekday breakfasts with her grandmother, Ida Pearl Green, Kisha Davis learned stories of family and an African American community in Quince Orchard which went much deeper than the name of he...
02/05/2024
Nominations Sought for Environmental Awards  Nominations are now being accepted for the City’s 2024 Environmental Awards, an annual program that recognizes individuals and groups for their commitment to the environment. City residents, businesses, neighborhood associations, and organizations with...
02/05/2024