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Rockville Memorial Library Hosts Exhibit on County Lynchings
In observance of Black History Month, an exhibit memorializing three men who were lynched in Montgomery County will be on display throughout February at Rockville Memorial Library. “It Happened in Rockville: Remembering Two Lynchings,” will be on display in the main atrium of the library, 21 Maryland Ave., in Rockville Town Square. Find library hours…
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Explore Lincoln Park – Virtually – With Peerless Rockville
Peerless Rockville presents “Lincoln Park: Special Places, People, and Stories” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24 via Zoom. The Rockville neighborhood of Lincoln Park was founded in 1891 and became one of Maryland’s first real estate developments for Black families. Join this online presentation, featuring Lincoln Park native Sandra Davis, to explore the neighborhood’s history,…
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Environmental Speaker Series to Launch with Timely Talk About Lawn Care
Rockville’s Climate Solutions Speaker Series Kicks Off in March Rockville celebrates Earth Month each April but is getting started a month early with the kickoff of the new Climate Solutions Speaker Series in March, and a look at how organic lawn care can lead to a healthier environment and a healthy lawn.
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Answering Questions About City Elections
Charter Review Commission Launches Online Questionnaire and Sets Town Hall Meeting for March Rockville’s Charter Review Commission is asking city residents for ideas about how to increase voter turnout, update the city’s election process and engage more communities. The commission is using an online questionnaire, and is planning a town hall meeting, at 7 p.m.…
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February is Heart Health Month at the Senior Center
Stay home and stay healthy with free online seminars from the Rockville Senior Center in February. 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. Activities are free and held 1-2 p.m., except…
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Register Now for Spring Sports
Adult Sports Are Now Registering Leagues available during the spring are: men’s softball; co-rec softball; co-rec indoor volleyball; co-rec outdoor sand volleyball; and co-rec soccer. Game nights vary. Registration deadlines for adult league players and teams are in late March. Youth sports for spring are youth coach-pitch baseball, T-ball, soccer, and track and field. The…
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Lantern Festival to Light Up Theater
Rockville’s Lantern Festival will be held at the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, starting at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 11. The event will feature live onstage cultural performances and will include cultural cuisine and displays. This family- and kid-friendly event is organized by the Rockville Sister Cities Corporation in partnership with WQER-LP 96.7 FM Radio and…
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Portion of Mt. Vernon Place to Remain Closed Until Mid-May
A portion of Mt. Vernon Place that closed in September as part of the city’s improvements to the Mt. Vernon stormwater management facility is scheduled to remain closed through Sunday, May 15. The closure has been extended due to the discovery of an issue with the condition of an existing utility, which required a plan…