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Zelda by Zoomlight Offers Movie Buffs a Fitzgerald-Themed Watch Party
Movie Buff? F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald Fan? The Zelda by Zoomlight Movie Club is a virtual watch party on Zoom that will present films Zelda Fitzgerald and and her author husband, F. Scott would have enjoyed. Participants 16 and older can join the Zoom party every other Tuesday, from April 6-May 18, from 7:30…
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This Way to Earth Day
Earth Day is Thursday, April 22, and Rockville is celebrating with events all spring long, including the following free or low-cost activities that promote getting outside and helping nature. All in-person events require participants to wear a face covering and practice social distancing of at least 6 feet. Activities marked SSL are eligible for Student…
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Mayor and Council to Hold Public Hearing on Annexation
The Mayor and Council will hold a virtual public hearing, Monday, May 17, on a proposal to annex an almost 10.3-acre plot of land at 16200 Frederick Road. The annexation was initiated through a petition to the city by Victor, Inc., the property’s owner, with a request to zone the area as mixed-use corridor district.
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Senior Center Members Can Use Swim Center Fitness Facilities
The Rockville Senior Center may be temporarily closed under state orders related to the COVID-19 pandemic, but that doesn’t mean fitness-minded members of the senior center’s fitness room have to go without working out. During this interim, senior center fitness members are invited to use the fitness room at the Rockville Swim and Fitness Center.…
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Be Wary of Scams and Crimes That Target Seniors
Scammers are increasingly targeting older adults. But anyone can become a victim of a scam or crime of opportunity. The Rockville City Police Department offers these tips to protect you from scams and while at home: Never open the front door without checking to see who is there first. Install and use a peephole.
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Public Hearing and Survey Provide Final Opportunities for Budget Input
Rockville’s Mayor and Council begin wrapping up budget deliberations this month with their final scheduled public hearing and work session before the scheduled adoption of the Fiscal Year 2022 budget. The budget, which covers the fiscal year that begins July 1, is scheduled for adoption on Monday, May 3.
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Citywide Survey to Investigate Scope of Social Justice, Racism and Bias
The Human Rights and Human Services Advisory commissions of the City of Rockville will launch a communitywide survey this spring, at the direction of the Mayor and Council. The survey will assess the state of social justice, racism and bias in the city, as well as the availability and appropriateness of city services during the…