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Senior Center Undergoes Renovations

Renovations are currently underway in many areas of the Rockville Senior Center to bring the building more closely into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Renovations include the front entrance foyer, offices, Carnation Room stage, back bathrooms, main bathrooms and dining room breakfast bar. Many of the center’s doors will be widened to the…
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Get Set for the Suds & Soles 5K

Registration opens Friday, Feb. 1 for the 2019 Suds & Soles 5K. This year’s race, to be held at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 22, has been selected as the Maryland Road Runners Club of America 5K Championship Race. The Montgomery County Road Runners Club and the City of Rockville are teaming up again to present…
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A Murderous Romp with RLT and an Undiscovered King with VLOC

This Month at the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre Whodunnit and who is it? Questions that will be answered during this February’s performances at the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre. Rockville Little Theatre presents “The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940”8 p.m. Feb 1, 2, 8 and 9; 2 p.m. Feb. 3 and 10.When the creative team of…
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Rockville Brings the Love for Valentine’s Day Month

Bring your loved one to Rockville’s community centers this February and share your love for Valentine’s Day! Annual Heart-to-Heart Family Valentine’s DanceFriday, Feb. 8, 7-9 p.m. Twinbrook Community Recreation Center, 12920 Twinbrook Parkway.Enjoy a red-hot night! Families and friends spend time together making Valentine crafts and dancing as a DJ spins favorite tunes. Refresh-ments sold…
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Peerless Offers Programs on Glenview and Schools During Segregation

Peerless Rockville presents free events in February looking at the history of a city landmark and at Rockville’s place in the history of African-American education. The latest installment of the Glenview Mansion and Peerless Rockville Speaker Series, Glenview: From Farm to Mansion, is an illustrated presentation on the history of the property that has become…
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Spring Sports — Now Registering

Youth coach-pitch baseball, T-ball and soccer, and adult basketball, softball, volleyball and soccer are just a few of the sports all ages can take part in this spring. Registration for spring sports leagues for youth and adults is open. The registration deadline is Thursday, March 7, with a discount for early bird registration by Friday,…
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Save with Energy-Saving Products and Energy Rebates

Tax-Free Presidents Day Weekend Returns Homeowners thinking about upgrading an appliance, replacing a water heater, or even changing a light bulb, can do so tax free on Presidents Day weekend. From Feb. 16-18, purchases of the following energy-efficient Energy Star products are free from Maryland’s 6 percent sales tax: • Air conditioners. • Washers and…
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Rockville Seeks Environmentalists to Be Recognized During Earth Month

Feb. 22 is Deadline for Nominations for Environmental Awards The City of Rockville’s Environmental Excellence Awards recognize individuals and organizations that contribute to Rockville’s environmental health and sustainability. Nominations are being accepted in the following categories through 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22 for awards to be presented during Earth Month in April: • Outstanding Individual…
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City to Launch Campaign to Fight the Opioid Epidemic

Rockville is preparing to launch a sustained, communitywide effort to fight back against the crisis of opioid overdoses gripping communities across the United States. The city’s awareness campaign will kick off at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 7 at the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre with a program featuring Chris Herren, a former professional basketball player and…
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Meet a Rockville Employee: Laura Fawks Lapole

This month, “Rockville Reports” talks to Laura Fawks Lapole, who on Jan. 2 took over as Croydon Creek Nature Center’s new assistant supervisor. Tell us about yourself.I am from Waynesboro, a small town in Pennsylvania nestled at the foot of the Appalachian Mountains. I grew up spending most of my time outdoors and going on…