-
City’s Education and Youth Commissions Seek Members
Rockville’s two newest commissions — one for education, the other for youth — are recruiting members. The Education Commission was created by the Mayor and Council to support the city’s students. While the commission has not yet been appointed, an interest meeting in September reviewed the ordinance creating the commission, commission responsibilities and requirements, and…
-
Mayor and Council Adopt Vision for RedGate Park’s Future
The Mayor and Council adopted their vision for the future of RedGate Park in October, following months of public input and consideration, with the Reimagining RedGate Park Master Plan. The master plan will map out how the nearly 130-acre park will develop. About 90% of the park will be dedicated to passive recreation — activities…
-
Find Local Flavor for Your Thanksgiving Table at the Rockville Farmers Market
Bring local farm-fresh fall flavor to your Thanksgiving with produce from regional growers/producers at the Rockville Farmers Market. Fall offerings include apples, cider, gourds, potatoes and pumpkins. The market also features plants and flowers, herbs, baked goods, local wine and spirits, knife sharpening, meat and coffee. It is open 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, through Nov.…
-
Mt. Vernon Stormwater Management Facility Improvements Complete
Mt. Vernon Place Has Reopened to Traffic With the arrival of the fall planting season in September, city contractors began landscaping as the final phase of improvements to the Mt. Vernon stormwater management facility. Mt. Vernon Place reopened to through traffic in late August after city contractors replaced a culvert at the stream crossing near…
-
Memory, Immune Systems and Better Eating, This Month at the Senior Center
Stay healthy and informed with seminars from the Rockville Senior Center in October. 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 www.rockvillemd.gov/life for more information. Activities are in person, except where noted.