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Call for Environmental Champions
Know someone in Rockville who is doing amazing things for the planet? Nominate them for an Environmental Excellence Award. Rockville is looking for residents, businesses, organizations and students who are making a real difference through environmental stewardship, environmental practices, green building and education and academic achievement. Nominate yourself or someone you admire and celebrate local…
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Winter Plumbing Protection: Tips for Preventing Frozen Pipes
Freezing temperatures can lead to frozen pipes or meters, leaving homes without running water or burst pipes that cause costly damage to homes and infrastructure. To prevent frozen pipes: If pipes freeze: More Tips Property owners are responsible for calling a plumber to repair frozen and broken pipes on their property and inside their buildings.…
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Save Money, Be an Energy Star and Go Electric
Homeowners thinking about upgrading an appliance, replacing a refrigerator, or even changing a light bulb can, tax free, on Presidents Day weekend. On Saturday, Feb. 14-Monday, Feb. 16, purchases of the following energy-efficient Energy Star products are free from Maryland’s 6% sales tax: Learn more about the tax-free weekend by visiting marylandtaxes.gov and searching “Shop…
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Don’t Pick Plants in Rockville Parks
When visiting Rockville’s parks and forests, remember that plants, whether native or non-native, may not be cut or removed without permission from the city. Some plants that may appear to be weeds play an important role in park ecosystems. Other plants require careful removal to avoid damaging surrounding habitat. Trained city staff and Rockville Weed…
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Flush Quarterbacks Not Trash
Defense wins championships. A good defense in football will flush a quarterback from the pocket. And a good defense against costly clogs and sewer backups means never flushing trash down your toilet. Flushing dental floss, sanitary napkins, tampons, hair, kitty litter, and even “flushable” wipes can cause costly clogs and sewer backups. Be sure your…
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‘Past to Promise’ Mural to be Dedicated at Twinbrook Community Recreation Center
Rockville will dedicate Twinbrook’s “Past to Promise” mural during a public event at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18 at the Twinbrook Community Recreation Center. The dedication will be held in the center’s multipurpose room, 12920 Twinbrook Parkway. Community members are invited to attend. Leaders of the Twinbrook Community Association will be joined by volunteers from…
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Register Now for Spring Sports
Looking to connect while competing on the field? The City of Rockville’s adult and youth sports leagues are now recruiting for spring play. Spring leagues available are: men’s softball; co-rec softball; co-rec indoor volleyball; co-rec outdoor sand volleyball; co-rec kickball; and co-rec soccer. Game nights vary. Registration deadlines for adult league players and teams are…
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Memory, Heart and Joy This Month at the Senior Center
Stay healthy, informed and entertained with seminars and events from the Rockville Senior Center in February. Register with the course number at rockvillemd.gov/registration. Learn about 60-plus programs, courses, activities and services at rockvillemd.gov/seniorcenter or by calling 240-314-8800. See the “Adults 60+” recreation guide at rockvillemd.gov/guide for more information.
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Rockville Speaker Series Explores the Weems Family’s Fight for Freedom
A Rockville family’s powerful story of their struggle for freedom, separation and reunion anchors a virtual program that will celebrate Black History Month, part of the Glenview Mansion-Peerless Rockville Speaker Series. “Shadow on the Household,” 7-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, will explore the story of John and Arabella Weems and their children, whose lives were…
