Performers Wanted for MLK Day Celebration The city’s Human Rights Commission is accepting nominations for two awards to be presented as part of Rockville’s Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Monday, Jan. 18. Performers are also wanted for this virtual celebration.

Rockville will honor veterans of our nation’s armed forces with a virtual ceremony on Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11. The ceremony will be broadcast at 11 a.m. on Rockville 11 (channel 11 on county cable), at youtube.com/cityofrockville and on the city’s Facebook page. The online ceremony will include a message from Mayor Bridget Donnell Newton…

The end of daylight saving time, at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, and the coming winter mean less daylight and a reminder to use caution while driving, biking and walking on city streets.

VisArts, in partnership with Rockville Town Square, is presenting a new installation by artist Amy Boone-McCreesh, on view until Jan. 17. The exhibition will be at VisArts’ 355 Pod Space Gallery, at 355 Rockville Pike. A virtual reception and artist talk will be held 5-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13. With “Room with a View,” Boone-McCreesh…

A red-tailed hawk has arisen from the stump of a cedar tree and now sits watch over David Scull Park, at the corner of First and Taft streets. The sculptor is Nickelsville, Virginia-based artist Kris Connors. The carving is the latest addition to the city’s Arts in Public Places program. Discover more about Rockville’s art…

City Pairs Helpers with Seniors Each winter the Rockville Senior Center looks for ways to help older Rockville residents with snow removal. If you’re handy with a shovel and don’t mind digging out an extra driveway or clearing a walkway or two, you can sign up and volunteer for the program. The senior center is…

Stay home but also stay well with online seminars from the Rockville Senior Center in November. For details, visit www.rockvillemd.gov/recreation. You can register online, call 240-314-8800 or email seniorcenter@rockvillemd.gov for more information. Sessions are free unless otherwise noted. Blood Pressure Series 3: Blood Pressure and ExerciseRegister with course #14975. 1-2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3. Arthritis:…

America Recycles Day is Sunday, Nov. 15. The day of awareness, sponsored by Keep America Beautiful, encourages community members to visit americarecyclesday.org and take the #BeRecycled pledge to commit to recycling.

The Mayor and Council in October moved forward with plans to make two Rockville Town Center thoroughfares friendlier to businesses, pedestrians and bicyclists. The changes to East Middle Lane and North Washington Street, developed through a consultant’s study, follow recommendations for improving the vitality of Rockville Town Center made by a panel of Urban Land…