-
Richard Powers to be Honored with F. Scott Fitzgerald Award
The F. Scott Fitzgerald Literary Festival will honor acclaimed National Book Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Richard Powers, on Saturday, Oct. 15, with the 2022 F. Scott Fitzgerald Award for Achievement in American Literature. The award has been presented to some of America’s most distinguished writers, including Richard Russo, Annie Proulx, Norman Mailer, Pat Conroy,…
-
Take Advantage of Senior Wellness This Month
Back Pain, Better Breathing and Finding Balance: This Month at the Senior Center Stay healthy and informed with free seminars from the Rockville Senior Center in September. Register with the course number at www.rockvillemd.gov/registration. Learn about 60-plus programs, courses, activities and services at www.rockvillemd.gov/seniorcenter or by calling 240-314-8800. See the “Adults 60+” recreation guide at…
-
City Police to Host Community Open House
An open house at the city’s police station will offer an opportunity to get to know the men and women who protect and serve Rockville. The Rockville City Police Department will welcome the community to an open house from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, featuring vehicle and equipment displays, K-9 demonstrations, a moon bounce,…
-
Become a Sports Coach and Inspire Your Team
Did you have a coach who had a positive impact on your life, growing up? Now’s your chance to be that inspiring adult! Recreation and Parks’ Sports Division is looking for volunteer coaches for youth sports leagues in soccer and cross country. Volunteer coaches conduct all youth league team practices and games — and volunteer…
-
A Night Out in the Neighborhood
Twenty neighborhoods hosted block parties and cookouts as Rockville celebrated National Night Out on Aug. 2. Members of the Mayor and Council, Rockville City Police Department and Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office visited gatherings. For 39 years, National Night Out, sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch, has raised awareness about crime and drug…
-
UPDATE: CANCELED Rocktobierfest to Return to Rockville
Update: Rocktobierfest, scheduled for this Saturday, Oct. 1, is canceled due to the forecast of inclement weather. There is no makeup date for this event. Original post: Rocktobierfest returns to Rockville Town Center on Saturday, Oct. 1 for a day of bands, beers and being together. The fifth edition of the free festival, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m., will…
-
Bus Stops Remain Relocated at Rockville Metro Station
Ongoing Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Administration construction and paving work at the Rockville Metro station has been extended through at least early October. All bus stops on the station’s east Side remain closed and temporarily relocated due to the project, which began in June. Bus stops have been moved from the east side to either…