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Maple Syrup Festival Cooking at Cunningham Falls State Park Come celebrate the annual Maple Syrup Festival at Cunningham Falls State Park, the weekends of March 9-10 and March 16-17. During this event, held annually for more than 50 years, guests can gather around the Sugar Shack to watch sugarmakers demonstrate the traditional way of boiling sap into syrup against the backdrop of Maryland’s woodlands. Read more.This is a Maryland Department of Natural Resources announcement. Water Lily, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania USA IMG 7791Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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By Roy Kelley
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Working Parents Assistance ProgramChild Care SupportEligible Montgomery County residents can apply for the Working Parents Assistance Program to receive child care support. If you have kids 0-13 (19 if disabled), meet income criteria and are working/studying, apply online and submit the required documents. https://ow.ly/sl5z50QLepFThis is a Montgomery County, Maryland announcement.Elephant's Ear Plant, Alocasia x amazonica, 'Polly', Longwood Gardens Conservatory, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania USA IMG 5901Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Rockville Concert Band Presents 'A Celebration of Springtime'Sunday, March 10 at 3 p.m.F. Scott Fitzgerald TheatreTake an inspiring musical journey through classical and contemporary compositions. Musical selections will include "Jurassic Park Soundtrack Highlights," by John Williams and more.This is a City of Rockville, Maryland announcement. Coleus, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania USA IMG 5959Canon PowerShot G11 Camera, f/3.2, 1/50 sec., ISO-80, No FlashPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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National Consumer Protection WeekLooking to protect yourself from fraud, identity theft and scams? The Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) has information for you during National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW), March 3-9. NCPW is a time when government agencies, consumer protection groups and organizations like OCP work together to share information about consumer rights and help people learn to spot, report and avoid scams. Be sure to keep an eye on OCP's social media channels next week and beyond for useful tips and information to help you navigate the consumer landscape with confidence. You can find OCP on Twitter/X, Instagram and YouTube at @ConsumerWise, and on Facebook at @OCP.ConsumerWise. For additional details about OCP’s services, visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov/OCP. To acce...
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2024 Girl Power ContestThe Commission for Women announces the launch of the 2024 Girl Power Contest for Women’s History Month. The contest will run from March 1-31 and is open to all County residents ages five and above. The goal of the contest is to foster creativity and entrepreneurial thinking with a focus of impacting young girls and women.Participants are invited to submit a short poem, story, drawing or medium of their choice that addresses the theme of creating businesses that fill the needs and wants in our community, such as a grocery store or restaurant, and how these businesses would impact girls and women in Montgomery County.To submit an entry, click here. For additional questions, email cfwinfo@montgomerycountymd.gov or call 240-777-8300. The contest is co-sponsored by Mon...
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Public Schools Need Hosts for Summer Rise Program Interested in preparing the next generation for the workforce and growing your talent pool? Help rising Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) high school juniors and seniors learn about your workplace and career field as part of the Summer RISE 2024 program. MCPS is seeking hosts in all career fields, particularly those in arts and entertainment, architecture, bioscience, business management, computer science, cybersecurity, engineering, finance, healthcare, law and veterinary services. Summer RISE is an MCPS initiative to help students learn about career opportunities.If you are interested in offering a student(s) an in-person, virtual or a hybrid experience between June 24 and July 26, sign up to become a host today. Host registratio...
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Celebrate Women in STEM Don't miss the chance to celebrate women in STEM at the Community Museum's Women in STEM event on WEDNESDAY, March 6! Meet remarkable women in engineering, computer science, chemistry and more. The fun kicks off at 6:30pm, visit https://gburg.md/49D8Ewa for details.This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement. Leaves, Kentlands Photowalk + Imagination, Color Edited for ourImagination Series, Gaithersburg, Maryland USA IMG 0574Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Federal Grant to Help Combat Opioid and Firearms CrimesMontgomery County’s Police Department (MCPD) recently was awarded a $499,993 competitive Federal grant to address opioid epidemic and firearm-related challenges. The funding will enable MCPD to handle cases with greater efficiency, process evidence more quickly and stay updated on advancements in forensic science.“One of the reasons I advocated for the establishment of our new Office of Grants Management was to more aggressively go after and win competitive grants such as this Department of Justice grant that will assist the Montgomery County Police Department’s forensic crime lab to more quickly and effectively solve crimes,” said County Executive Marc Elrich. “I am grateful to the Department of Justice for this funding opportunity...
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Montgomery Women Free Virtual Career Seminar Join the Montgomery Commission for Women and Montgomery Women for a Free Virtual Career Seminar! Explore non-traditional careers, hear from inspiring women, and earn SSL hours. Register now for March 21, 7-8:30 pm event. Let's empower the next generation! https://ow.ly/U7WQ50QIWVBThis is a Montgomery County, Maryland announcement. Orchids, Longwood Gardens Conservatory,Kennett Square, Pennsylvania USA IMG 5921Canon PowerShot G11 Camera, f/4.5, 1/160 sec., ISO-500, 30 mm, No FlashPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Montgomery County 2024 Voluntary Rent GuidelineAttention Montgomery County renters and landlords: The 2024 Voluntary Rent Guideline is set at 2.6%! Aimed at balancing fairness for both tenants and property owners, this guideline encourages limiting rent increases to maintain community stability. Info: https://ow.ly/bcB250QK2R4    This is a Montgomery County, Maryland announcement. As required by law, Montgomery County has set the Countywide Voluntary Rent Guideline at 2.6 percent for 2024. The voluntary limit on rent increases applies to the property owners of all County-licensed residential rentals, including rental units in multifamily buildings, houses, townhouses, individual condominium units and accessory dwelling units.  The Voluntary Rent Guideline (VRG) is a calculation set by l...
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Gaithersburg St. Patrick's Day Parade  It’s all things Irish as the City of Gaithersburg, The Peterson Companies and rio host the 22nd St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, March 16. Bagpipe bands, Celtic dancers, fire trucks, equestrian units, and community groups of all kinds wind their way down Grand Corner Avenue starting at 10 a.m. Stick around for festive live music and family fun throughout the rio lakefront. Free parking is available in three garages along Washingtonian Boulevard.This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement. This dahlia turned green for St. Patrick's Day.Green Dahlia, Color Edited for our Imagination Series,Brookside Gardens, Wheaton, Maryland USA IMG_7403 ACanon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Enjoy the Cherry Blossoms in Montgomery County The cherry blossoms will peak March 23 - 26! Venture beyond DC to Montgomery County's less crowded gems. Kenwood's 1,200 trees, Glenview Mansion, Brookside Gardens, Takoma Park, and Silo Falls in Brookeville await. Road trip, anyone? https://ow.ly/At2650QJqxxThis is a Montgomery County, Maryland announcement.We will also have cherry blossoms in the Kentlands community. 
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Gaithersburg Spring Recreation Classes  Get ready to Move, Play, and Grow this spring with recreation programs from the City of Gaithersburg! With activities for preschoolers, youth, teens, and adults, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Registration for residents opens March 4. Details: https://gburg.md/48y3HmXThis is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement. Dahlia + Imagination, Color Edited for our Imagination Series,Brookside Gardens, Wheaton, Maryland USA IMG 7153 ACanon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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New $1.5M HEECAP Grant Program     The County's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the Office of Grants Management are currently accepting applications for the inaugural FY 2024 Healthy, Efficient, Electrified, Climate-Adapted Pilot (HEECAP) Homes Grants Program. This new program aims to retrofit homes of income-eligible community members for energy efficiency, a healthy indoor environment and climate resilience along with the use of all-electric appliances.  The County is offering a grant opportunity to eligible organizations, with a total of $1.5 million to be awarded. Individual awards may range between $300,000 and $1.5 million. The purpose of this grant is to pilot new ideas for the best strategies to help income-eligible residents ensure their homes are safe healthy ...
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Median Home Price in Montgomery County, MD: $580,000 Montgomery County homebuyers must dig a little deeper in 2024, as home prices are on the rise. From November 2022 to November 2023, the median home price in MoCo rose 4.7%, says Bright MLS Chief Economist Lisa Sturtevant.“The biggest constraint continues to be a lack of inventory,” she says. If there were more homes for sale, I bet we would have more homes sold.”Montgomery County’s median home price is $580,000, Sturtevant says, but the single-family home, townhouse or condo you’ll find for the price tag differs wildly among communities.Click here to learn more. Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania USA IMG 7778Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Elements of Entrepreneurship Webinar Series Business launch and planning courses from Maryland Women's Business Center.  ($25 each/all 4 for $80). Register: http://marylandwbc.org/eoe 3/4 - Building A Strong Biz Foundation 3/11 - Creating Your Business Blueprint 3/18 - Launch Your Business 3/25 - Biz Dev StrategiesThis is a Montgomery County, Maryland announcement. Dahlia, National Capital Dahlia Society Show, Brookside Gardens,Wheaton, Maryland USA IMG 2981Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Free Steering Wheel Lock for Hyundai and Kia Owners Hey Maryland Hyundai and Kia owners! This weekend, get a FREE steering wheel lock courtesy of the Maryland State Police and the Vehicle Theft Prevention Council. Just bring your license & registration to select barracks. Limited stock, so early birds catch the...lock? Info: https://ow.ly/h8tW50QJpEYThis is a Montgomery County, Maryland announcement. Chrysanthemums, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square,Pennsylvania USA IMG 0198Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Bus Service to Montgomery County Museums Montgomery County has many museums to explore and getting to those spots by bus is easier than you might think. When you take a Ride On bus to a local museum, you can beat the hassle of fighting traffic and finding a parking spot. With County bus fare of just $1, the bus is hassle free and saves money otherwise spent on parking fees and gas.For you convenience, here is a list of some of those local museums within Montgomery County and the Ride On bus routes that will get you there. Josiah Henson Museum and Park (North Bethesda): Celebrate Black History Month learning about Reverend Josiah Henson. Visit the former plantation property of Isaac Riley where Reverend Josiah Henson was enslaved. This park is a historic resource of local, state, nationa...
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Crisis Center: Local Help is Available The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is always available, but if you want to connect with someone local, we are here. Save our numbers and know that we are here to help when you need it.This is a Montgomery County, Maryland announcement.Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services  Shrimp Plant, Justicia brandegeana, Longwood Gardens,Kennett Square, Pennsylvania USA IMG 5850Canon PowerShot G11 Camera, f/4.0, 1/100 sec., ISO-320, 21 mm, No FlashPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Early Blooming Expected for DC Cherry BlossomsWith a mild winter winding down in the Washington, D.C., region, the National Park Service said fans of D.C.'s famed Yoshino cherry blossoms will reach peak bloom early this year.On Thursday, the Park Service said to expect full blooms from March 23 to March 26.On Tuesday, The Capital Weather Gang at the Washington Post said this winter's abnormally mild weather will likely cause the cherry blossoms at the Tidal Basin to reach peak bloom between March 19 and 23 — about 10 days earlier than normal and one of the earliest peak blooms on record.Click here to learn more. 
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