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Antique and Classic Car Show to Feature Motors of the Mid-Atlantic
58th Annual Show Offers Free, Family-Friendly Fun Rockville’s 58th annual Antique and Classic Car Show returns to the Rockville Civic Center Park from 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19. The free show – one of the oldest and the largest in the mid-Atlantic region – will feature more than 500 vehicles, a car-related flea…
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Political Intrigue, Puppers and Poison, This Month at the Theater
A comic operetta, then adorable golden retrievers and, finally, a madcap classic kick off in September at the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre. “The Queen’s Lace Handkerchief,” presented by the Victorian Lyric Opera Company. 8 p.m. Sept. 6-7; 2 p.m. Sept. 8. Political intrigue. Love triangles. Pie. Everything you could ask for in a comic operetta.…
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Get Ready for Fall Prevention, This Fall at the Senior Center
September is Fall Prevention Month, and the Rockville Senior Center has programs if you or someone you know is a little unsteady on their feet. Also, this month, you can also find out more about acid reflux and medical marijuana, or prepare for flu season with a flu shot. Register at the senior center’s information…
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Tour Rockville’s Historic Churches
Peerless Rockville will host a tour exploring the rich history and unique architecture of several Rockville churches dating back over 150 years, from 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28. Participating churches will open their doors for guests to learn about each congregation’s history and their role in Rockville throughout time, view stained-glass windows, take special tours,…
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Become an Ambassador for Rockville
Ready to represent your community? How about signing on to become a Rockville Community Ambassadors? Rockville Community Ambassadors are local volunteers who represent the City of Rockville in their neighborhood. Their role is to serve as connectors, providing direct support to residents while creating awareness of events and opportunities within their community. The program is…
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A ‘Prints’ of A Volunteer
Larry Berger, a resident of Rockville’s King Farm neighborhood, was recognized with the Community Service Award at the Rockville Public Safety Awards in June. Berger, shown here with RCPD command staff, has volunteered with the Rockville City Police Department since April 2018, logging more than 250 hours performing administrative tasks, including fingerprinting more than 400…
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Finishing Touches
A new fence, installed in late July, provided the final flourish for the John C. Brown Memorial Bridge rehabilitation. The bridge, which provides a critical link between the eastern and western portions of the city over the Metrorail and CSX tracks on Edmonston Drive, underwent a yearlong rehabilitation that included cleaning and repairing structural beams,…
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Funding Approved by Transportation Planning Board Will Help Improve Stonestreet Avenue
The National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board at the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments has approved $280,000 to help improve pedestrian and bicycle connections to the Rockville Metro Station. The grant, which comes from the Transportation Alternatives Program and was approved in July, will fund the design of street and sidewalk improvements along Park Road…
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Peerless Seeks Nominations for Annual Awards
Have you completed a renovation, restoration or other home-improvement project? Know someone who has? Peerless Rockville will celebrate the hard work of homeowners, businesses and organizations, and recognize outstanding achievement in the design, maintenance and preservation of our community, at the 40th annual Peerless Awards. Award nominations are due by Tuesday, Sept. 10 for projects…