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Grill With Skill — Do It Safely
Nicer weather means it’s time to grill. When you do, be safe! Only grill outdoors, well away from your home, deck and overhanging branches. Keep children and pets at least 3 feet away from the grill. Keep the grill clean and free from grease or fat buildup. Never leave a grill unattended. Find these tips…
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Rockville to Celebrate Juneteenth with Montgomery County
The City of Rockville will once again join Montgomery County in celebrating Juneteenth on Saturday, June 21 at BlackRock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town Commons Drive, in Germantown. Find more details about Juneteenth, as they become available, at rockvillemd.gov/Juneteenth. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when the Union army arrived in Texas bearing federal orders…
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Keep Fit and Healthy This Summer at the Senior Center
Stay healthy, informed and entertained with the Rockville Senior Center in May and June. Register with the course number at rockvillemd.gov/registration. Learn about 60-plus programs, courses, activities and services at rockvillemd.gov/seniorcenter or by calling 240-314-8800. The senior center is located at 1150 Carnation Drive. See the “Adults 60+” recreation guide at rockvillemd.gov/life for more information.
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Protect Pollinators and Earn RainScapes Rebates
June 16-22 is National Pollinator Week. Bees, butterflies, moths, beetles and other garden helpers play an important role in the food chain by fertilizing plants that produce seeds, berries, fruits and other plant foods. But pollinators worldwide are in decline due to habitat loss, climate change, invasive species and pesticides. Check out the tips below…
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Compost Correctly and Recycle Right
Rockville offers free food scrap drop-off sites to make composting easy, help keep valuable materials out of landfills and reduce excessive greenhouse gas emissions. Compost Correctly Food scraps drop-offs are accessible 24/7. Follow the signs when dropping off scraps at Twinbrook Community Recreation Center, 12920 Twinbrook Parkway; Rockville Senior Center, 1150 Carnation Drive; or the…
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Performers and Sponsors Wanted for Rockville Pride
Rockville is seeking performers and sponsors to help celebrate its LGBTQ+ community during the ninth annual Rockville Pride festival. Hosted by the city’s Human Rights Commission, Rockville Pride will be held 2-5 p.m. Sunday, June 1 in Rockville Town Center Park at The Square, 131 Gibbs St. The event is free, open to all ages…
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Checklist to Reduce Mosquito Breeding on Your Property
Mosquito species that have the potential to spread viruses prefer to breed in small amounts of standing water near where people live and work. They typically do not breed in natural areas like streams and ponds. Where to Check: Note: Mosquito species of concern typically do not fly more than 150 yards from where they…
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Last Call to Lace Up for the Suds and Soles 5K
Register now for the Suds and Soles 5K. The Montgomery County Road Runners Club and the City of Rockville are teaming up again to present this 5K race at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 14. The course begins and ends in Rockville Town Center and winds through neighborhood streets. The race is open to all ages…
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Road Closures for Upcoming VisArts Arts Festival
The 13th Annual VisArts’ Rockville Arts Festival — a fine arts festival with 130 artists, a community art experience and art demonstrations — will be held 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, May 3 and Sunday, May 4 at Rockville Town Square, rain or shine. Streets will close at 8 a.m. Friday, May 2 and reopen 9…