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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
An Educational EnvironmentThe December Challenge theme for ActiveRain blogger members is “Who Are You & Your ‘Aha’ Moment - Self-discovery and Personal Growth” This is my second entry.My first Challenge entry was Growing Up in Cradock. Click on the link if you have not yet read the blog post. My parents raised me in an environment that provided exposure to many elements of life that formed positive memories. Family members and community residents added many impressions.My father was a police officer in Norfolk County, Virginia (Now the City of Chesapeake) when I was young and worked at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, Virginia in later years. My mother was a stay at home wife and mother and never learned how to drive. From the time I was born, my parents acquired residential an...
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Book Recommendation: Gathering Mist by Margaret MizushimaGathering Mist (2024, Crooked Lane Books) is the ninth installment of the Timber Creek K-9 Mystery series by Margaret Mizushima. I highly recommend this series for your reading list. Click on the link to reach her website to learn more about the author and her books.Secrets hide within the fog deep in the mossy forests of the Pacific Northwest, in this ninth thrilling installment in award-winning author Margaret Mizushima’s Timber Creek K-9 Mystery series.Deputy Mattie Wray, formerly Mattie Cobb, is summoned to Washington’s Olympic peninsula for an urgent search and rescue mission to find a celebrity’s missing child. With only a week left before her wedding, Mattie is hesitant to leave Timber Creek, but her K-9 partner Robo’s trac...
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Christmas on the FarmCelebrate the holidays at Christmas on the Farm Join us Saturday, December 6, from 12–5 p.m. at the Agricultural History Farm Park in Derwood for hayrides, crafts, live music, farm animals, and more! Free admission and parking!Click here for details. Chrysanthemum, Longwood Gardens,Kennett Square, Pennsylvania USA IMG 3454Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Gaithersburg Achieves 100 Score on Municipal Equality IndexGaithersburg has once again earned a perfect score of 100 on the 2025 Municipal Equality Index, an initiative of the Human Rights Campaign that evaluates how inclusive municipal laws, policies, and services are for the LGBTQ+ community.This marks our second consecutive year with a perfect score — a reflection of our City’s continued commitment to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and equitable community for all.   The Index assessed 506 cities nationwide using 49 different criteria, including: Non-discrimination laws The municipality as an employer Municipal services Law enforcement Leadership on LGBTQ+ equality   We’re honored to be recognized and remain dedicated to building a community where everyone thrives.   Learn more and...
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Growing Up in CradockThe December Challenge theme for ActiveRain blogger members is “Who Are You & Your ‘Aha’ Moment - Self-discovery and Personal Growth” For the first entry in this month's Challenge, I will share some of the things I learned while growing up in the Cradock community in Portsmouth, Virginia. Cradock is planned community and I will share information on the history of the community in an article at the end of this blog post.My early life will seem like ancient history for many readers. I was born in Portsmouth, Virginia on August 21, 1937. My first home was one side of a duplex at 55-57 Cushing Street in Cradock. That property was the first investment of a rental portfolio that was developed by my parents during my young years. In 1942, my parents built a new home at 10 ...
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Book Recommendation: The Widow by John GrishamThe Widow (October, 2025, Doubleday) is the latest legal thriller by John Grisham. You will definitely want to include this book on your reading list. Click on the link to reach the website to learn more about the author and his many books.Simon Latch is a lawyer in rural Virginia, making just enough to pay his bills while his marriage slowly falls apart. Then into his office walks Eleanor Barnett, an elderly widow in need of a new will. Apparently, her husband left her a small fortune, and no one knows about it.Once he hooks the richest client of his career, Simon works quietly to keep her wealth under the radar. But soon her story begins to crack. When she is hospitalized after a car accident, Simon realizes that nothing is as it seems, an...
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Gaithersburg Winter Recreation ClassesWelcome the new year with all that Gaithersburg Parks, Recreation and Culture has to offer. Registration for winter recreation programs opens December 1 for City residents. Open registration begins December 3. You’ll find a complete listing in the latest edition of the Go! Gaithersburg guide, which can be found here. With programs for preschoolers, youth, teens, and adults, you’ll discover an array of fitness, special interest, dance, creative arts, and music offerings this winter.Click here to learn more.This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announement. Buttercup, Ranunculus, Kentlands Photowalk,Gaithersburg, Maryland USA IMG 7891Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Thankful for Community ConvenienceThe November Challenge for blogger members of ActiveRain is to share expressions of thankfulness. Dolores and I have lived in Kentlands for over thirty years and are thankful for the convenience of this planned community located within the City of Gaithersburg, Maryland. There are many factors relating to convenience for community residents and I will share a few of them with you.For those who need to commute for work in Washington, DC, public transportation is available and there is no need to drive into DC. Parents who are concerned with the quality of public schools have found that Montgomery County has an excellent school system. The public schools for Kentlands residents are within walking distance.For those who enjoy walking, Kentlands is a walkin...
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Gaithersburg Jingle JubileeCelebrate diverse and vibrant holiday traditions at Gaithersburg’s Jingle Jubilee. Enjoy an evening of music, dance, and song on Friday, December 5 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the City Hall Concert Pavilion. Meet Santa and other characters, sing along to holiday songs, and enjoy exhibits of diverse decorations and traditions. The evening will include holiday wishes from the Mayor and City Council, the magnificent tree lighting ceremony that includes Menorah and Kinara light displays, and a variety of multicultural performances on stage. Admission is free. Click here to read more.This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement. Dahlia + Imagination, Color Edited for our Imagination Series, Brookside Gardens, Wheaton, Maryland USA IMG 7191 ACanon PowerShot G...
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Book Recommendation: A Dangerous Diagnosis by Shantanu RaiA Dangerous Diagnosis (Scheduled Publication Date: February 24, 2026, Crooked Lane Books) is the debut novel by Shantanu Rai, the pseudonym of a free clinic doctor. I recommend this book for your reading list. Click on the link to reach the website of Penguin Random House. A jaded doctor for the ultrarich becomes entangled in this fast-paced medical thriller for fans of Robin Cook and HBO’s The Pitt.Brilliant diagnostician and renowned physician Dr. Sanjay Patel once dreamed of being a doctor at a free clinic, serving those in need. Now he treats billionaires by private jet and gets paid in Gucci totes packed with cash. But when his estranged mentor, Dr. Tom Carpenter, scribbles “Page Dr. Sanjay” on a blank prescription moments b...
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Spots Open on Montgomery Cares Program Advisory BoardCounty Executive Marc Elrich is seeking applicants to fill 11 vacancies on the Montgomery Cares Program Advisory Board. The Montgomery Cares rogram is a group of community-based health care providers that provide medical care to uninsured adults in Montgomery County. The program offers medical check-ups, sick visits with a doctor/nurse, medications, lab tests, x-rays, access to specialists, oral health care, and participation in other health programs.Needed for the board are one community health care provider that participates in the program, one representative of a hospital that participates in the program, four people with knowledge and experience with issues relating to health care for the uninsured, three members of the public, an...
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Small Business SaturdayShop local and support Gaithersburg small businesses throughout the year and on Small Business Saturday on November 29. When you spend locally, you give a boost to Gaithersburg’s locally owned and operated businesses. What’s your favorite small business in Gaithersburg? Spread the word on social media and encourage others to #ShopSmall.This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announement. Chrysanthemum, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland USA IMG 6911Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Book Recommendation: The Night Woods by Paula MunierThe Night Woods (2024, Minotaur Books) is novel number six of the Mercy Carr Mystery series by USA Today bestselling author Paula Munier. I have enjoyed the books in this series and recommend them for your reading list. Click on the link to reach the website to learn more about the author and her books.The sixth Mercy Carr Mystery in which Mercy and Elvis must prove the innocence of a new friend accused of murder.Record snow and sleet and rain are pummeling Vermont and a wild boar has escaped from an exclusive hunting club nearby―but that won’t stop a very pregnant and very bored Mercy Carr from hiking her beloved woods with her loyal dog Elvis. She’s supposed to be decorating the nursery and helping her mother plan the baby shower, bu...
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MoCo on Ice: Your Guide to Ice Skating in Montgomery CountyMontgomery County, Maryland, offers fantastic ice skating options for all ages and skill levels, making it a perfect winter activity for families. For those who enjoy the crisp winter air, there are two popular outdoor rinks: the Silver Spring Ice Skating Rink at Veterans' Plaza which is conveniently surrounded by restaurants and shops, and the Rockville Town Square ice rink, which boasts the title of the largest outdoor rink in the entire county, measuring 7,200 square feet. Visitors planning to skate at the outdoor venues should remember to reserve tickets online, as prices vary for walk-up purchases. Alternatively, Montgomery Parks provides two excellent year-round indoor facilities for enthusiasts: Cabin John Ice Rink and Wh...
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Happy Thanksgiving from Roy and Dolores KelleyHave a wonderful Thanksgiving and enjoy the holiday season. Dahlia, Wyn's Sundazzler, American Dahlia Society Show, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania USA IMG 5535Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
The Role of Women in ThanksgivingCelebrating Sarah Josepha HaleEveryone loves celebrating Thanksgiving, but the holiday wouldn't be possible without the contributions of women. In fact, Thanksgiving only became a national holiday because of the work of Sarah Josepha Hale (1788-1879), a writer and the editor of a popular women’s magazine, Godey’s Ladies Book.Hale published numerous editorials urging several American presidents to nationalize the celebration of Thanksgiving over the course of 36 years. Thanksgiving had been deeply entwined in the New England culture and tradition since the 17th century, and Hale, a New England resident, thought it was important for everyone to celebrate it. Hale’s persistence paid off when in 1863, President Abraham Lincoln issued a proclamation declaring...
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Kentlands Tree & Menorah Lighting, December 6The Kentlands Community Foundation, in partnership with Kimco Realty, will host its annual Tree & Menorah Lighting Celebration on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Kentlands Market Square in Gaithersburg.The event, titled “A Celebration of Light, Community & Holiday Tradition,” brings together residents, families, and local organizations for an evening of holiday music, activities, and shared traditions. Highlights include the official tree lighting led by the Mayor of Gaithersburg, a Chanukah blessing during the Menorah lighting, live performances by the Gaithersburg Chorus, and holiday music from a DJ and strolling carolers.Santa Claus will make a grand entrance aboard a Rockville Volunteer Fire Department fire truck, gr...
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Book Recommendation: Buried in Shamrocks by Lisa Q. MathewsBuried in Shamrocks (Scheduled publication date: February 24, 2026, Crooked Lane Books) is the second novel of the Irish Bread and Breakfast Mystery series by  New Hampshire author Lisa Q. Mathews. Click on the link to reach the website to learn more about the author and her books.Kate Buckley returns to her Irish-themed hometown for the summer, but when her ex becomes the prime suspect in his fiancée’s murder, she must clear his name for the sake of their daughters, perfect for fans of Elle Cosimano and Carlene O’Connor.Kate and her daughters, Maeve and Bliz, are back in Shamrock, Massachusetts, and Kate faces a big Should they move back to their hometown for good? As she contemplates the idea, all the businesses in town, inclu...
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Nominations Open for County’s 2026 ‘Women Making History Award’The Montgomery County Commission for Women and Montgomery Women are now accepting nominations for the 2026 “Women Making History Award.” This annual award recognizes outstanding women in Montgomery County who make significant contributions to their profession and to the community. Nominees must either reside in Montgomery County or work in the County. High school seniors and college students are also eligible for nomination. The submission deadline is Friday, Dec. 5.Click here to read the press release.This is a Montgomery County, Maryland announcement. Black-eyed Susan, Rudbeckia hirta, Kentlands Photowalk,Gaithersburg, Maryland USA IMG 5078Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Thankful for Kind NeighborsThe November Challenge for blogger members of ActiveRain is to share expressions of thankfulness. Those who follow my blog post know that I have mentioned Kentlands, our home community in Gaithersburg, Maryland many times. Dolores and I have now lived in this community for over thirty years and are thankful for the kindness of our neighbors.As we approach the winter season, it is time to be prepared for the winter weather that will definitely include snow. Winter snow predictions for Gaithersburg, Maryland, are varied, with some forecasts suggesting a milder, potentially drier winter with near-average snowfall, while others predict a wetter season with above-average accumulation, possibly between 20 and 30 inches for the region. The timing for snowfall is expe...
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Thanksgiving Travel Safety ReminderThanksgiving weekend is one of the busiest and most dangerous travel periods of the year, with increased traffic leading to a higher potential for crashes. Specifically, Thanksgiving Eve is known as one of the deadliest nights due to high alcohol consumption; from 2019-2023, 149 drunk drivers were involved in fatal crashes during this period. To stay safe, it is crucial to plan ahead and never drive impaired. If you drink, use a designated driver, public transit, or a rideshare service like Uber or Lyft. Programs like Wrap Soberride offer free holiday rides to prevent impaired driving. Visit SoberRide.com for information on ways to intervene if family or friends have had too much alcohol, and if you see a suspected drunk driver, call 9-1-1 immediately:...
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Montgomery County Marks 10 Years as an Age-Friendly Community, Launches Survey to Help Track NeedsThis month marks 10 years since Montgomery County joined the World Health Organization and AARP’s Age-Friendly Communities Network, and County officials want to better understand the needs of older residents now and into the future. Older adult residents are invited to attend an upcoming listening session to share ideas for an age-friendly future or to complete the online Age-Friendly Community Needs Assessment. Resident input is crucial for guiding changes to public spaces, policies, and programs. There is one virtual and four in-person meetings scheduled early next month to gather feedback. The deadline for participating in the survey is Sunday, Dec. 14.Click here to read the press releas...
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Montgomery County Holiday Schedule for Thanksgiving The Montgomery County Government, and programs that impact County residents, will have holiday schedule and program changes for the observance of Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 27. In some cases, special schedules also will be in effect on Friday, Nov. 28.Schedule changes for the holiday celebrating Thanksgiving Day on Thursday, Nov. 27, are stated below. If schedules are altered for Friday, Nov. 28, those changes are noted in addition: County offices—Closed. MC 311— Closed. State offices and courts—Closed. State Motor Vehicle Administration offices and Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program stations—Closed. Libraries— Closed. Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS)—All stores closed. Department of Permitting Services—Closed. Ride On Bus Servi...
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