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By Roy Kelley
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Book Recommendation: Under Occupation by Alan FurstUnder Occupation (2019) by Alan Furst is a fast reading espionage thriller for your reading list. Click on the links to learn more about the author and this book. Alan Furst, widely recognized as the master of the historical spy novel, is the author of A Hero of France, Midnight in Europe, Mission to Paris, and many other bestsellers. Born in New York, he lived for many years in Paris, and now lives on Long Island.Goodreads Review of Under OccupationFrom the master of espionage and intrigue, this novel about heroic resistance fighters in 1942 occupied Paris is based on true events of Polish prisoners in Nazi Germany, who smuggled valuable intelligence to Paris and the resistance.Occupied Paris in 1942, a dark, treacherous city now ruled...
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By Roy Kelley
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Don't Leave Your Dog in a Freezing VehicleDidn't think we would have to tell you this but...Leaving your dog in a freezing car can be just as dangerous as leaving them in a hot car. Just like your car can act as an oven in the hot sun, it can act as a fridge in the winter. Please leave your fluffy bud at homeThis is a Montgomery County, Maryland announcement. Dahlia, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland USA IMG 8647Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Free N95 Masks at Montgomery County Libraries Beginning Friday, Jan. 21Montgomery County residents can pick up free, adult-sized N95 masks at 19 Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) branches beginning Friday, Jan. 21. On Friday, Jan. 14, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated the mask guidance to emphasize protection to prevent the spread of COVID-19. N-95, KN-95 and KF-94 respirators are masks that have been shown to provide higher levels of protection against COVID-19. Along with getting vaccinated and boosted, wearing a well-fitting mask over your nose and mouth in indoor public settings or in crowds is important to protect yourself and others from COVID-19.“A key element that helps reduce community transmission is the wearing of a high-quality face coverin...
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By Roy Kelley
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Families Outside: Tracks and Trails  Sunday, Jan. 23 from 2-3 p.m.Croydon Creek Nature Center Explore the habitats of the John Hayes Forest Preserve with a naturalist-led nature outing that will help you and your family enjoy the wonders surrounding the center. Discover what we can learn about animals from the tracks they leave behind. Ages 3 and up. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required for adults and children.Date: January 23, 2022   Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM   Location: View Facility Croydon Creek Nature Center Address: 852 Avery Rd., Rockville, MD 20851   Contact: 240-314-8770   Cost: $5/$6   Link: Register This is a City of Rockville, Maryland announcement.  Chrysanthemum, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA USA IMG 6806Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotogr...
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Nominations Sought for City of Gaithersburg Environmental Awards Nominations are now being accepted for the City of Gaithersburg 2022 Environmental Awards, an annual program that recognizes individuals and groups for their commitment to the environment.This year the selection committee is particularly interested in seeing examples of environmental stewardship while overcoming challenges brought on by the pandemic. City residents, businesses, neighborhood associations, and organizations within Gaithersburg’s City limits are eligible. Nomination forms are available online. The deadline is 5 p.m. on Friday, March 4.This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement.   Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland USA IMG 8835Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolore...
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Book Recommendation: The Devil Amongst the Lawyers by Sharyn McCrumbThe Devil Amongst the Lawyers (2010) by Sharyn McCrumb takes you back to the times of 1935 for a murder trial in far western Virginia. This is an interesting novel for your reading list. Click on the links to learn more about this book and the author. Sharyn McCrumb is an award-winning Southern writer, best known for her Appalachian "Ballad" novels, set in the North Carolina/Tennessee mountains, including the New York Times Best Sellers : The Ballad of Tom Dooley, She Walks These Hills and The Rosewood Casket.Her books are frequently used in One Community/One Book programs, most recently The Ballad of Frankie Silver by the town of Gallatin TN and Volunteer State College, and The Devil Amongst the Lawyers in Winchester V...
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By Roy Kelley
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Beer Recommendation: Flying Dog Raging Bitch Belgian IPAChef Dolores served tomato soup and a side of freshly baked beer bread for our lunch at home. I will share the beer bread recipe in another post. Our beer selection was Raging Bitch Belgian IPA from Flying Dog Brewery in Frederick, Maryland. Click on the link to learn more about this selection and the other outstanding brews from one of our favorite breweries. Drink responsibly: 8.3% Alc. by Vol.An anything-but-delicate blend of the sharp hoppiness of an American IPA and the fruity, funkiness of Belgian yeast which creates an incredibly aromatic beer bursting with flavorful notes of crisp grapefruit, woodsy pine, and exotic mango.  Orchids, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania USA IMG 6811Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotogr...
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By Roy Kelley
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Gaithersburg Bulk Pick Up in Kentlands Requires Scheduling To schedule, call 301-258-6370, Monday - Friday, 7 am - 4 pm, or click here to learn more and schedule online.The City of Gaithersburg provides scheduled bulk trash pick-up for Kentlands single-family homes and townhouses (not condominiums) for items the community’s trash collector will not accept. Condominium owners/residents must contact their management company.Plan ahead!  You must schedule pick up on any one of Kentlands’ recycling days (only Thursdays) by appointment only. The City will process your request, requiring two (2) business days, and will provide confirmation.  DO NOT place bulk items out for pick up until you receive confirmation.  Regular recycling will not pick up bulk items. To know where to place bulk items...
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By Roy Kelley
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Free Groceries Distribution, Germantown, MD, Tues., Jan. 25A distribution of free groceries is scheduled for tomorrow, Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at the Germantown Elementary School in Germantown, Maryland.This announcement was posted by The Upcounty Hub. Please share this information with families that may be food insecure.  Dahlia, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland USA IMG 8640Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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American Rescue Plan: Housing & Utilities Assistance in MarylandSeveral programs are currently available to assist with housing and utilities thanks to federal funding made available by the American Rescue Plan: For renters who face eviction or are having trouble paying rent each month: The Emergency Rental Assistance Program is currently accepting new applicants in several jurisdictions across the state. Click here to learn more or apply.  For homeowners struggling to keep up with mortgage payments due to financial hardship: The Maryland Homeowner Assistance Fund is now accepting applications. Click here to learn more or apply. For those facing utility shutoff or having difficulty keeping up with their utility bills: The Office of Home Energy Programs received an additional $140 millio...
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By Roy Kelley
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Why We Should Be Wearing N95 Masks N95 respirators have long been the best disposable face coverings for protection against airborne viruses, but until recently, they were scarce. When worn properly, N95s can filter out at least 95 percent of particles in the air, including the virus that causes covid-19. Only pricey air-purifying respirators or hazmat suits offer better protection. Straps around the crown of the head and below the ears are crucial to ensure the respirator fits tightly. A flexible nose clamp helps form a tight seal. Fit is critical so that air flows through the mask and not around the edges. Learn more: The Washington Post    Straps around the crown of the head and below the ears are crucial to ensure the respirator fits tightly. A flexible nose clamp helps form a tight...
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By Roy Kelley
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Women's Legislative Briefing, Montgomery County, MarylandThe Montgomery County, Maryland Commission for Women will host its 42nd Annual Women’s Legislative Briefing virtually on Sunday, January 30, 2022, from 12:30 to 5 p.m. This year’s theme is “Voting Women Change Everything.”Read the news release https://buff.ly/3tyS26t. #MoCoWLBThis is a Montgomery County, Maryland announcement.  Daylily, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland USA IMG 6075Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy Kelley Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Gaithersburg Financial Aid Workshop for Recreation Programs Financial aid is available for City of Gaithersburg youth camps, classes and sports, and the City is hosting a workshop on Wednesday, January 26 to help residents sign up. The financial aid program, available to City residents only, provides up to $800 per child for summer camps and $250 per child for sports and classes.The workshop starts at 7 p.m. at the Youth Center in Olde Towne. Pre-registration is not necessary. Please bring 2021 income documentation, a utility bill and phone/internet bill, and a copy of your lease or mortgage statement. Masks are required inside all City facilities for everyone over the age of two. For information e-mail summercamps@gaithersburgmd.gov or call 301-258-6350.This is a City of Gaithersburg, ...
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By Roy Kelley
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Student Volunteers Sought for Arts Barn Summer Break The Gaithersburg Arts Barn, in Kentlands, is accepting applications for summer break student volunteers to assist with visual and performing arts education programs for children ages 5 to 15. Student volunteers, who must be at least 14 years of age, will work with highly qualified teaching artists in a variety of disciplines while earning Student Service Learning (SSL) hours and valuable experience. Summer programs begin June 27 and run through August 12. A mandatory orientation will be held on June 18.Apply online here by May 14.This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement. Dahlia + Imagination, Color Edited for our Imagination Series,Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland USA IMG 6079ACanon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotogra...
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Book Recommendation: Snow Falling on Cedars by David Guterson Snow Falling on Cedars (1995) by David Guterson is an excellent novel and easy to recommend for your reading list. Click on the links to learn more about the author and this book.David Guterson was born in Seattle on May 4, 1956. He was educated at the University of Washington, where he graduated summa cum laude as an English major in 1978, and where he received his Master's degree in Creative Writing in 1982 and his Teaching Certificate in 1983.During his university years, Guterson worked in restaurant kitchens and for the U.S. Forest Service. In 1984, he began teaching high school English on Bainbridge Island in Washington State. Simultaneously he began to work as a freelance journalist and became a contributing editor to H...
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By Roy Kelley
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Baked Frittata, Just A Pinch RecipeChef Dolores used the Just A Pinch Recipe for a Baked Frittata and it was very good. This is a recipe that you can adjust based on your available ingredients. Click on the link to view and print the recipe.  Orchids, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania USA IMG 6841Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Book Recommendation: The German Girl by Armando Lucas CorreaThe German Girl (2016) by Armando Lucas Correa is an interesting historical novel that you may wish to add to your reading list. Click on the links to learn more about the author and this book. Armando Lucas Correa is a Cuban writer, journalist and editor who resides in New York. His first novel, The German Girl  (Atria Books, Simon & Schuster), is an international bestseller that has been translated to fourteen languages and published in more than twenty countries. His second novel,  The Daughter's Tale (Atria Books, Simon & Schuster) was published on May 7, 2019.His first book  In Search of Emma: Two Fathers, One Daughter and the Dream of a Family (Rayo, Harper Collins) was published in 2009. A revised and updated edition wit...
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By Roy Kelley
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Alcohol Beverage Services Temporarily Reduces Retail Hours  Montgomery County’s Department of Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS) has temporarily reduced hours at all 26 of its retail stores due to COVID-related staffing shortages. The temporary business hours will be noon-8 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Sunday hours will remain noon-5 p.m.“Montgomery County appreciates its outstanding workforce more than ever,” said ABS Director Kathie Durbin. “ABS remains committed to excellent customer service, and we look forward to returning to regular hours once this current wave has passed.”A complete list of all ABS stores, including locations, hours and phone numbers, can be found at https://montgomerycountymd.gov/ABS/stores/.ABS is the alcohol wholesaler of beer, wine, and spirits for Montgomery County an...
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By Roy Kelley
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Airthings Corentium Home Digital Radon DetectorJanuary is National Radon Action Month. EPA and the U.S. Surgeon General recommend that all homes in the U.S. be tested for radon. Montgomery County, Maryland has been designated as a Zone 1 area which means there is a predicted average radon level at or above the EPA's 4.0 pico-Curies per liter (pCi/L) action level. (pCi/L is a measure of the amount of radioactivity in a known quantity of air.)  I purchased a Airthings Corentium Home Digital Radon Detector for our home. It is an easy to use device for home use. "The top rated and best selling digital radon detector on the market. Easily monitor radon levels in your home with this compact yet powerful radon gas detector." The Airthings price is $179.99. I purchased it on Amazon for $135.90 ...
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By Roy Kelley
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Free Groceries, Montgomery Village, Wed., Jan. 19, 2022A distribution of free groceries is scheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday, January 19, 2022 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Watkins Mill Elementary School in Montgomery Village, Maryland.This is a Montgomery County, Maryland announcement. Please share this information with families that may be food insecure.  Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland USA IMG 6077Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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By Roy Kelley
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Know Your Rights: Tools for 2022Mark your calendar! On January 25, 2022 at 5 p.m. the Montgomery County Human Trafficking Prevention Committee will partner with other agencies to present an online discussion: “Know Your Rights: Tools for 2022.”For details on the FREE online presentation https://buff.ly/3zZ9qSXThis is a Montgomery County, Maryland announcement.  Clematis, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland USA IMG 6069Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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By Roy Kelley
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Broccoli-Cheddar Cornbread RecipeChef Dolores used the Home is Where the Boat Is Broccoli-Cheddar Cornbread recipe and the cornbread is delicious and easy to recommend. Click on the link to view and print the recipe. You will also find many other recipes on this site.  Sun Explosion Decorative Dahlia, Kentlands Photowalk,Gaithersburg, Maryland USA IMG 6080Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy Kelley Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Free Groceries Distribution, Gaithersburg, Tues., Jan. 18, 2022A distribution of free groceries is scheduled for tomorrow, Tuesday, January 18, 2022 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Church of the Nazarene in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Please share this information with families that might be food insecure.  Daylily, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland USA IMG 6074Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy Kelley Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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By Roy Kelley
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City of Gaithersburg Committee Vacancies, January, 2022Get involved! Play an important role in advising the Mayor & City Council on vital issues by joining one of the volunteer committees.For more information visit: http://gburg.md/vacancies This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement.  Clematis, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland USA IMG 6067Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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