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N. Stonestreet Ave. Plan Amendment to go to Feb. 25 Public Hearing
The public will have an opportunity to comment on an amendment to the Comprehensive Master Plan for North Stonestreet Avenue at a public hearing held by the Mayor and Council at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 25. The plan amendment covers the area where Montgomery County Public School facilities, the historic Lincoln High School and Crusader…
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February is National African American History Month
The Mayor and Council will proclaim February as National African American History Month at their Monday, Feb. 4 meeting, recognizing “a time for all Americans to remember the stories of those who helped build our nation and took a stance against prejudice.” Also known as Black History Month, it’s a time to reflect on the…
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Mind, Lifestyle, Heart Health and Bingo at the Senior Center
Use your mind for better living, find out about lifestyle medicine and play a round of bingo after you learn how to keep your heart healthy, in February at the Rockville Senior Center. Using Hypnosis/Self Hypnosis for Pain and Well-being. At this free class, explore the use of hypnosis and self-hypnosis to improve your life.…
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Community Police Academies Offer Hands-On Experience
Community members can learn what it takes to be a police officer through the Rockville Community Police Academy or a special course aimed at 60-plus residents. The Rockville City Police Department is accepting applications for the free, 8- to 10-week Rockville Community Police Academy, in March, April and May at a time and place to…
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Plans for Improved Rockville Skate Park Move Ahead
A new and improved skate park for the City of Rockville took a step forward in January with the Mayor and Council’s unanimous approval of a bid award for design and construction. The new, 15,000-square-feet concrete skate venue would replace the city’s wood and steel park behind the Rockville Swim and Fitness Center, at 355…
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Senior Center Undergoes Renovations
Renovations are currently underway in many areas of the Rockville Senior Center to bring the building more closely into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Renovations include the front entrance foyer, offices, Carnation Room stage, back bathrooms, main bathrooms and dining room breakfast bar. Many of the center’s doors will be widened to the…
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Get Set for the Suds & Soles 5K
Registration opens Friday, Feb. 1 for the 2019 Suds & Soles 5K. This year’s race, to be held at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 22, has been selected as the Maryland Road Runners Club of America 5K Championship Race. The Montgomery County Road Runners Club and the City of Rockville are teaming up again to present…
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A Murderous Romp with RLT and an Undiscovered King with VLOC
This Month at the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre Whodunnit and who is it? Questions that will be answered during this February’s performances at the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre. Rockville Little Theatre presents “The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940”8 p.m. Feb 1, 2, 8 and 9; 2 p.m. Feb. 3 and 10.When the creative team of…
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Rockville Brings the Love for Valentine’s Day Month
Bring your loved one to Rockville’s community centers this February and share your love for Valentine’s Day! Annual Heart-to-Heart Family Valentine’s DanceFriday, Feb. 8, 7-9 p.m. Twinbrook Community Recreation Center, 12920 Twinbrook Parkway.Enjoy a red-hot night! Families and friends spend time together making Valentine crafts and dancing as a DJ spins favorite tunes. Refresh-ments sold…
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Peerless Offers Programs on Glenview and Schools During Segregation
Peerless Rockville presents free events in February looking at the history of a city landmark and at Rockville’s place in the history of African-American education. The latest installment of the Glenview Mansion and Peerless Rockville Speaker Series, Glenview: From Farm to Mansion, is an illustrated presentation on the history of the property that has become…