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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 sixth annual Rockville Pride festival. Hosted by the city’s Human Rights Commission, Rockville Pride will feature a virtual event on Sunday June 5, and a celebration in Rockville Town Square Park from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, June 26. Interested in performing or…
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RedGate Park to Host ‘A Community Gathering’ for Hometown Holidays
Save the Date for the City’s Memorial Day Weekend Celebration Rockville residents will reunite with neighbors as the city’s annual Memorial Day weekend festival moves to RedGate Park. Hometown Holidays: A Community Gathering will offer local entertainment, excellent food and a laid-back way to ease into summer.
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‘E’ is for Electronic, Efficient and Eliminating Paper
Rockville to Debut eSourcing Tools for Vendors Doing Business With City Government Rockville’s Procurement Division is scheduled to debut a new collaboration portal this month offering tools that will make it easier for vendors to do business with the city. The eSourcing and Vendor Collaboration Portal, scheduled to launch Friday, April 15, allows vendors to…
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Losing Weight, Loneliness and Driving: This Month at the Senior Center
Stay home and stay healthy with free online seminars from the Rockville Senior Center in April. 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 free, virtual and held 1-2…
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Climate Solutions Speaker Series to Feature Sustainable Landscaping and a Net-Zero Energy Home
Rockville’s Climate Solutions Speaker Series continues this spring with virtual presentations exploring sustainable landscaping and a net-zero energy home. Thursday, April 7:“Sustainable Home Landscaping 101,” 7-8 p.m. Virtual. Learn first steps and practical tips for creating a beautiful and sustainable home garden with Beth Ginter, executive director of the Chesapeake Conservation Landscaping Council. Topics will…
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Pruning City Street Trees: Don’t Do It Yourself
Pruning of city street trees can only be performed by City of Rockville forestry crews or by an official city tree-care contractor. Do not prune them yourself or hire a contractor to prune or remove city trees. The city is obligated under the Maryland Roadside Tree Law, as administered by the Maryland Department of Natural…
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Raking News: Spring Leaf Collection in April
The city will vacuum leaves from neighborhood curbs from April 4-15 in five collection areas throughout Rockville. An interactive map at www.rockvillemd.gov/leafcollection allows residents to input their address and learn when their leaves will be collected. Unlike the fall leaf collection, which has two collection rounds, city crews make only one pass to collect leaves…
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Take-Back Day Offers a Way to Get Rid of Unwanted Medication
RCPD Offers Drive-Up Collection April 30; New Drop Box Available Year-Round The Rockville City Police Department and the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office offer a safe, free and anonymous way to dispose of unwanted prescription drugs during National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 30. In cooperation with the Drug Enforcement Administration, city police will…
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CITY HALL, IN A NEW LIGHT
Contractors in March installed new energy-efficient light-emitting diode, also known as LED, lights with occupancy sensors at City Hall. The project upgrades 325 interior light fixtures on the second floor, including 256 sensors to reduce energy costs, maintenance and greenhouse gas emissions. Funding for the project leverages a $35,000 grant from the Maryland Energy Administration…