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Volunteer to Shovel Snow
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 a city program that pairs volunteers with seniors and individuals with disabilities. The Rockville Senior Center’s home maintenance coordinator organizes the program and can connect you with neighbors…
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Portable Heaters Can Help — and Hurt
As temperatures drop, many households turn to portable electric space heaters to supplement central heating or warm a single room. While these heaters are common, they can pose serious fire risks if used improperly. According to the National Fire Protection Association, two in five deaths caused by space heater fires involve portable electric space heaters.…
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Free, Reconditioned Bikes for TERRIFIC Kids Who Do Good Deeds
Rockville has outstanding kids, and every TERRIFIC kid needs a bike. How do you prove you’re TERRIFIC? Show trustworthiness, earnestness, respect, responsibility, involvement, fairness, industriousness and care. The TERRIFIC Challenge is a program that provides free, refurbished bicycles and helmets to Rockville residents in grades 1-5 who complete six out of 16 good deeds. Examples…
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Evening Talk to Explore History and Future of Croydon Creek Nature Center
Learn more about the history and future of Croydon Creek Nature Center during an evening seminar, part of the Glenview Mansion – Peerless Rockville Speaker Series at Glenview Mansion. “Croydon Creek Nature Center: Past, Present, and Future” will be held from 7-8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, at Glenview Mansion, 603 Edmonston Drive. Croydon Creek Nature…
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Art and Family: This Month at the Civic Center
Student art and the ties of family are what’s happening this January at the Rockville Civic Center, 603 Edmonston Drive. Rockville Student Juried Art Exhibit Comes to Gallery Meet the artists of the Rockville Student Juried Art Exhibit, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25 at the Glenview Mansion Art Gallery, 603 Edmonston Drive. Attendees will be…
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Public Art Projects Across Rockville Move Into Next Phase
Several public art projects across Rockville are advancing, with artist selection, community engagement and early planning activities scheduled through 2026. As part of the David Scull Park Improvement Project, public artwork is planned to serve as a gateway entrance and park sign at the main entrance near Taft Street and East Gude Drive. The city’s…
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Rock the Rockville Senior Center in January
Stay healthy, informed and entertained with seminars and events from the Rockville Senior Center in January. Register with the course number at rockvillemd. gov/registration. Learn about 60-plus programs, courses, activities and services at rockville md.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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Save the Date for Rockville Science Day: Exhibitors Wanted
Explore rockets, robots, chemistry, reptiles and more at Rockville Science Day on Sunday, April 26. This Rockville tradition, now in its 35th year, will be held from noon-5 p.m. at Montgomery College, Rockville Campus, 51 Mannakee St. The free event offers individuals and families a chance to experience hands-on science and technology-related exhibits, activities, games,…
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Beat the Winter Blues: Imagine Summer Camp Fun
Rockville’s 2026 summer camps are gearing up for another season of fun and families can secure their spots soon. Registration opens 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10 for residents and Thursday, Feb. 12 for nonresidents and general registration, at rockvillemd.gov/registration. Summer Blast Camps return with full-day and extended-day options at elementary schools and community centers. Park…
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Eagle Scout’s Plot for Native Species Return
Eagle Scout candidate Ray Cai recently completed an ecological restoration project at Croydon Creek Nature Center. His team from Rockville Troop 447 removed invasive plant species from the meadow adjacent to the nature center and established a 60-square-foot pilot plot of native plants. The new plantings will support local pollinators and serve as a test…