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Gaithersburg Book Festival Volunteers Needed VOLUNTEER Sign up for a day full of books, authors, and fun! Saturday, May 18, 2024! The Gaithersburg Book Festival is an enormous undertaking that would not be possible without the generous assistance of numerous volunteers. We have many volunteer opportunities associated with putting on this world-class event. Please see the job descriptions below, and if you are interested is helping, fill out the Volunteer Sign-up Form by clicking the link below. SSL and PAU hours are available. Please note the following two requirements for volunteering at GBF: You must be age 16 or older  You must attend a volunteer training in early May (multiple session options will be offered) If you have questions about volunteering, please email Kathleen Benson at ...
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Gaithersburg Arts Barn Call to Artists The Arts Barn is seeking artwork for the Fiscal Year 2025 season brochure and related marketing materials. Artwork should prominently feature the diverse arts that are shared and celebrated at the Arts Barn. Submissions must be received by 5 p.m. on Friday, May 3.Learn more and apply here.This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement. Orchids, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania USA IMG 4341Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Driveway-Paving Scams Warning As the warm weather approaches, the Montgomery County Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) is warning homeowners about driveway-paving scammers who typically look to exploit them in spring. These scammers are a common problem not only in Montgomery County, but also across Maryland. Homeowners should be aware and take appropriate measures to avoid falling victim to it.In the last year, OCP has been taking measures against individuals who performed unlicensed home improvement work, particularly those who conducted driveway paving. As a result, civil and criminal charges have been issued against them, and several have been issued arrest warrants. OCP also has managed to suspend all websites associated with these criminals, either permanently or temporarily, thr...
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Going Solar in Montgomery County Montgomery County is going solar! We're converting facilities to clean energy thanks to a $790K state grant. Imagine reducing emissions equivalent to taking 968 cars off the road for a year! We're shining a light on sustainability this Earth Month! https://ow.ly/64AJ50RfQGkThis is a Montgomery County, Maryland announcement.  African Daisy, Arctotis, 'Kleat12610', Opera Rose, Longwood Gardens,Kennett Square, Pennsylvania USA IMG 6856Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Homes For Sale in Kentlands, Gaithersburg, Maryland I talk about Kentlands flowers and post photographs of the flowers all of the time.  Kentlands is within the City of Gaithersburg and Gaithersburg is located in the heart of Montgomery County, Maryland.  There are 2,526 active listings of homes for sale in Montgomery County and 295 homes for sale in Gaithersburg. There are 16 homes for sale in Kentlands.  If you are interested the purchase or sale of a home in the area, we will be happy to advise you on market conditions.  Regardless of which community that may interest prospective purchasers, we recommend a walk through the neighborhoods to see if the family needs will be met.  Dolores and I live in Kentlands and love the convenience to shopping and restaurants. Kentlands, Flowers IMG...
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Animal Control Board Vacancy in Gaithersburg The Mayor and City Council are seeking to fill one vacancy on the Animal Control Board, one (1) full time representative from the public at large. The Animal Control Board reviews and acts on decisions and orders of the City's Animal Control Division.  Among the issues board members deal with are revocation, suspension and failure to renew or issue pet shop licenses; impoundment of animals; governing of hearings; and recommending changes to the City's Animal Control Ordinances. The Board consists of five members and two alternates who are appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council. Members serve staggered, three-year terms and meet as needed. All applicants must reside within the corporate City limits.  Resumes and letters o...
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Kentlands Community Chorus to Hold Soloist Auditions   Auditions will be held on Saturday, July 28 from 1:30-3:30 pm. at  135 Lake St. in Kentlands.   You may submit a video if it's impossible to audition on July 28.   The auditions are open to boys and girls in grades 3-12. Prepare a brief song that shows your vocal range and personality. A pianist will be provided.     Soloists chosen will have the opportunity to perform at local events including Gaithersburg Oktoberfest, Kentlands Day, concerts at the mall, sports events and Chorus concerts. All soloists will be part of the core performance group and are required to attend the full season of classes and performances, September. to May. Chorus groups are Pre-Teen Glee Chorus and Teen Glee Chorus, singing show tunes, popular, light cla...
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Go On a Date with Personals at the Arts Barn in Kentlands  In partnership with Tasty Monster Productions, the Arts Barn presents Personals, a musical comedy from the creators of the hit TV show Friends. This witty production features book and lyrics by David Crane, Seth Friedman and Marta Kauffman and music by William Dreskin, Joel Philip Friedman, Seth Friedman, Alan Menken, Stephen Schwartz, and Michael Skloff. The show runs July 27 through August 4, with performances on Fridays at 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Admission is $20, $18 for City residents. Personals is a collection of songs, monologues, and comic scenes about people who place lonely hearts ads looking for that certain special someone.  This show contains adult language and mature themes and is approp...
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Gaithersburg Flowers:  Photowalking in Kentlands   We have a beautiful sunny day in Kentlands and it is a good time for outdoor activities.  I enjoy walking through the community with a camera in hand as I observe the changing colors of the season.  Photowalking is best done in the early morning when the lighting is better for flower photography.  During the summer, it is also a little cooler to exercise early in the day.  This week there are many daylilies in the neighborhood and I will share a few of my photographs with you. Have an outstanding week with your camera in hand.   Daylily, Kentlands, Flowers IMG_2742 Daylily, Kentlands, Flowers IMG_2748 Daylily, Kentlands, Flowers IMG_2747 Daylily, Kentlands, Flowers IMG_2752 Daylily, Kentlands, Flowers IMG_2753 Photograph by Roy Kelley u...
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Planning Commission Vacancy in Gaithersburg   The Mayor and City Council are seeking a member to fill a vacancy on the Planning Commission.  The incumbent is seeking reappointment. The Commission consists of five (5) members and one (1) alternate.  The Planning Commission directs the growth and development of the City by reviewing all annexation requests, zoning applications, subdivision plats, site development applications and plans for municipal improvements.  This five-member commission, appointed by the Mayor and City Council, works in conjunction with the City’s Department of Planning and Code Administration.  The Planning Commission generally meets twice monthly, on the first and third Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m.  Additionally, they attend occasional joint public hearings and work ses...
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Volunteer Opportunities in Gaithersburg  Updates listed in RED Gaithersburg Coalition of Providers and Area Nonprofits Gaithersburg HELPSpanish Translator: Needs a volunteer who is English/Spanish bilingual to return calls for requests for help, schedule appointments, and/or make referrals to other organization. Needed twice a month, preferably during the daytime.Contact Inge Harman at 301-216-2510 or e-mail at gaithersburghelp@yahoo.com.For more information please visit: http://www.gaithersburghelp.org HOC/Forest Oak TowersESL Instructor: Needed to teach English to native Spanish speaking senior citizens. One day a week for 2 hours a day.Contact Marsha Weber at 301-740-1414, or fax at  301-740-8771, or e-mail at marsha.weber@hocmc.org . Housing Initiative Partnership Inc.Office Assista...
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Dance As If No One Were Watching "Dance As If No One Were Watching" is the advice of Lela Ashkarian, author of “The Crossing”. “The Crossing captures the essence of a young woman on the brink of disaster yet imbued with determination to more than survive, to thrive. From the embattled shores of Lebanon to the palm-studded beaches of Key West, Lela Ashkarian weaves a fascinating and inspiring story of courage, ambition, and transformation. The title symbolizes many successful crossings in her life--spiritual, emotional, financial, and physical--affording the reader an opportunity for self-examination in the mirror of her amazing life.” Lela is a real estate professional in the Florida Keys and a Rainmaker member of ActiveRain.  Subscribe to her blog to learn more about the Florida Keys r...
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Sponsorship, Vendor Opportunities Available for 31st Annual Celebrate Festival in Gaithersburg The 31st Annual Celebrate Gaithersburg in Olde Towne Festival will draw an entire community to Gaithersburg’s historic City center for a day of food, fun, entertainment and family activities.  Be part of the celebration, exhibiting your wares, promoting your organization, and enhancing your market position with vendor and sponsorship opportunities. The one-day event is scheduled for Sunday, September 16, 2012, and will include several stages of live entertainment, with the Smithereens headlining the day, a variety of local food trucks, and special Zones geared for all ages and interests: The Green Zone, filled with environmental information and resources and a lively marketplace The Healthy Ch...
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Free Summer Lunch Program Available to Gaithersburg Children Gaithersburg Locations include Summit Hall and Gaithersburg Elementary Schools The Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Division of Food and Nutrition Services is providing free meals to children and teens during the summer months. Children 18 years of age and younger may go to a designated MCPS school location, Monday through Friday, to receive a healthy and nutritious lunch. No appointment is necessary, but the meal must be eaten on location. In Gaithersburg, children may go to Summit Hall Elementary School on West Deer Park Road, where lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. through August 17.  Children may also go to Gaithersburg Elementary School on North Summit Avenue for a free lunch from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. throu...
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Kentlands Residents Love Flowers One of the benefits of living in the Kentlands community in Gaithersburg, Maryland is that home owners plant an abundant supply of flowers for all to enjoy. Kentlands is a walking community so it is very easy to develop a photowalking habit when flowers are blooming.  It is a good time to take a close look at the colors of the season. It is easy to understand why Kentlands is a preferred location for families that are relocated to the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Roses, Kentlands, Spring Flowers IMG_1507 Daylilies, Kentlands, Spring Flowers IMG_1511 Hydrangea, Kentlands, Spring Flowers IMG_1514 Kentlands, Spring Flowers IMG_1517 Kentlands, Spring Flowers IMG_1519 Kentlands, Spring Flowers IMG_1516 Photographs by Roy Kelley using a Canon PowerShot G1...
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Kentlands Community Photowalking, Gaithersburg Flowers On most sunny summer weekends we would want to be out and about.  This weekend, we stayed inside, in the comfort of air conditioning, because the temperature was over 100 degrees and we had a severe heat warnings in Montgomery County, Maryland. Some families have been without power for over a week since we learned about storms called derechos.   We welcome the rain and cooler weather after an eleven day heat wave that broke records for its intensity and duration. I hope you have a cool week.  Enjoy the flower photographs that are a product of my neighborhood photowalking in Kentlands, in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Life is better when there are flowers to photograph. Lily, Kentlands, Spring Flowers IMG_1536 Primrose, Kentlands, Spring F...
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Gaithersburg Pet Licensing All dogs and cats four months of age and older must be continuously vaccinated against rabies and licensed annually. The fine for unvaccinated pet is $250.The fine for unlicensed pet is $100. Pet License submission requirements: Completed registration form. Copy of a current rabies certificate. Spay/neuter certificate from a veterinarian or signed spay/neuter affidavit. Appropriate fee (see fee schedule below). Check or money order must be payable to the City of Gaithersburg. Cash may be used only when application is submitted in person. License Fees: Regular Reduced* Altered pet $10 $5 Unaltered pet $35 $35 Juvenile** N/C N/C * Reduced fees apply to pet owners receiving public assistance and senior citizens (age 55 and older) No discount for Seniors on unalte...
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Gaithersburg Fireworks Event to Take Place July 13 The storm has passed, and the City of Gaithersburg is ready to celebrate with a bang. Join friends and family for "Finally, Fireworks!" a midsummer celebration featuring live music, food, and spectacular fireworks on Friday, July 13, 2012, at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds. Gates open at 5 p.m. A lively two-hour concert featuring live music by Bobby and the Believers starts at 7:30 p.m., and the exciting fireworks display is set to launch at dusk (approximately 9:25 p.m.).  In the event of rain, the fireworks only will be held on Saturday, July 14, 2012.  The Montgomery County Fairgrounds is located at 16 Chestnut Street in Gaithersburg.  Walk in at Chestnut or Dalamar Streets; the Perry Parkway entrance to the Fairgrounds will be cl...
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Well-Known Authors, Local Playwrights Featured at 11th Annual One-Act Festival The Arts Barn in Kentlands, Gaithersburg, Maryland   Enjoy an eclectic mix of short plays as the City of Gaithersburg joins with Montgomery Playhouse to present the 11th Annual One-Act Festival July 13 through 22 at the Arts Barn, 311 Kent Square Road.  Performances will be held Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., with special Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Tickets are $16, $14 for City of Gaithersburg residents.  The festival presents two separate evenings of one-acts in rotation.  If you would like to see all the plays offered in the festival, you will need to purchase two separate admissions. Some performances contain mature themes and adult language and are not recommended for audiences under the age of 16. Hidde...
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Gaithersburg Storm Aftermath - Debris Pickup With many residents experiencing downed tree limbs and branches as a result of the recent storm, the City of Gaithersburg has begun picking up large yard waste items.  Public Works crews will be patrolling the streets between now and July 13, 2012, collecting piles of waste that have been brought to the curb.  Large yard waste is characterized as tree limbs greater than six feet long, more than 4” in diameter, or more than 40 pounds.  Items should be cut into sections no longer than 15 feet and laid in straight piles. Smaller yard waste items may be put out curbside on your regular recycling day.  This includes brush, leaves and other yard trimmings placed in biodegradable brown paper bags as well as branches laid straight and bundled, or pla...
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Kentlands/Lakelands 5K Run, Walk & Kids Fun Runs Gaithersburg MD   Ready, Set, Register!   The race committee is gearing up for the 19th annual Kentlands/Lakelands 5K Run, Walk & Kids Fun Runs Saturday, September 1.  Registration is now open. Race sponsors are also urged to sign up now to ensure they are  included in all promotional materials.   As Montgomery County's largest 5K, the run will once again feature live music along the race course, two water stops and an awesome merchant expo at the finish line.  In addition, by popular demand another wave of kids fun runs will be incorporated into the event, offering the opportunity for even more young runners to participate.    If you'd like to be a part of the fun as a runner or walker, sponsor or volunteer please visit: www.kentlands.or...
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Montgomery County, Maryland Hot Weather Tips During hot weather and extreme heat this summer, keep informed by listening to local weather and news channels, use common sense and take a minute to review the tips below. 1. Pre-hydrate, hydrate and re-hydrate.During hot weather you will need to increase your fluid intake, regardless of your activity level. Drink plenty of fluids in advance, during and after activities and don’t wait until you're thirsty to hydrate.  Warning: If your doctor generally limits the amount of fluids you drink or has prescribed water pills, ask how much you should drink when the weather is hot. 2.  Dress for the heat.Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing. Light colors will reflect some of the sun’s energy. Limit your direct exposure to the sun and wear a hat f...
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By Fernando Herboso - Associate Broker MD, & VA, 301-246-0001 Serving Maryland, DC and Northern VA
(Maxus Realty Group of Samson Properties )
Homes And Condos For Sale in Gaithersburg MD Homes And Condos For Sale in Gaithersburg MD Gaithersburg is a family-friendly community, offering close access to public transportation, schools, freeways, shopping, and state parks. Olde Town is perhaps one of my favorite areas in Gaithersburg Maryland. It has fantastic amenities, unique locally-owned shops and restaurants. The east side also includes Lakeforest Mall, City Hall, and the Montgomery County Fair grounds, a dynamic and thriving city to call home. Our dedication to the buyers is unsurpassed in customer satisfaction. You Bring The Dream - We Bring You The House~ A Sample Of Homes For Sale Available now. . . PERFECT HOUSE Buyer financing fell through - come and get it!! Bank approved & ready for quicker than normal short sale clo...
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Kentlands Community Photowalking, Gaithersburg, Maryland   We always advise prospective home buyers to take walks through the communities that interest them.  You can see so much more by walking than by just a quick drive.  And, you might even have a chance to talk with some of the people in the neighborhood.   When you live in a community, photowalking is a form of relaxation and exercise that benefits most of us that develop a photowalking habit.  I like to walk through our home community of Kentlands and the next community, Lakelands.  It is easy to put aside the problems of the day when you focus your attention and your camera on a blooming flower or a neighborhood squirrel.   Have a very special week with your camera in hand.   Hosta, Kentlands, Flowers IMG_2884     Lilies, Kentlan...
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