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Predictions of Extreme Weather Lead to Twilight Runfest Cancellation
The Rockville Rotary, in coordination with the City of Rockville, has canceled this Saturday’s Rockville Rotary Twilight Runfest 8K and Family Fun Run, due to predictions of extreme heat. The safety of runners, staff, volunteers and spectators is the event organizers’ highest priority. Organizers hope to revise and reschedule the event for fall, if possible.…
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Rockville and Yilan, Taiwan, Cement Official Sister City Agreement at Signing Ceremony
The City of Rockville formally welcomed a new relative into its municipal family, Wednesday evening, by signing an agreement to become sister cities with Yilan City, Taiwan. This is the first sister-city relationship with Taiwan in Maryland, Virginia or Washington, D.C., despite a large representation of Taiwanese organizations in the metro-D.C. region.
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New Recreation Guide Due Out July 29
Look out for the fall recreation guide, “Rockville Life,” from the City of Rockville, due out July 29. The guide is packed with programs, courses and events for those who live and work in the city (or who are just visiting), for all ages, including sports, arts, before- and afterschool care, and health and fitness.…
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Get Moving with Adult Sports
Registration for fall’s adult sports leagues is now open with a slew of activities to keep you healthy, involved and moving throughout fall. Men’s softball, men’s basketball and women’s volleyball leagues are open for play, as well as co-rec soccer 7s, co-rec reverse softball and co-rec volleyball. Most leagues begin games in September (men’s softball…
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A Summer Full of Health Awareness at the Senior Center
Over the next two months at Rockville Senior Center, learn basic first aid, all about aches and pains, and how to get to the root of an illness. Register at the senior center’s information desk, by calling 240-314-8800 or online at www.rockvillemd.gov/registration. Classes are free unless otherwise noted.
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Back to Baltimore, Pops at the Square and Down the Rabbit Hole: What’s Coming in Entertainment this Summer
A musical interpretation of a classic John Waters movie, a summer evening of pops and Lewis Carroll’s most famous tale becomes ballet during July. “Hairspray,” presented by Rockville Musical Theatre. 8 p.m. July 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 and 20; 2 p.m. July 14 and 21 at the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 603 Edmonston Drive.
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A Summer of Free Evening Fun Planned for Town Square on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays
VisArts Create on The Square: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, June 19-Aug. 28 A hands-on outdoor art lab to inspire the artist in you. VisArts will provide instructors, art assistants and all art materials for each event. July 3, Aug. 14: Fluid PaintingParticipants over the age of 10 can learn about this fun and easy style of…