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Save the Date: Rockville’s Lunar New Year Celebration is Feb. 21
Celebrate Rockville’s Asian cultures with performances, interactive displays, kids’ crafts and to-go snack boxes at the city’s Lunar New Year celebration. The annual celebration will be held from 1-3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 21, at Richard Montgomery High School, 250 Richard Montgomery Drive. Multicultural performances will be presented from 1:30-3:30 p.m. The celebration will also…
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Celebrate Smarter: Reduce Holiday Waste
The holiday season is a time for joy, connection and giving back — it’s also one of the most wasteful times of the year. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, household waste increases by about 25% between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, about an extra 1 million tons of waste per week nationwide. Every gift…
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A Brighter, Greener Rockville
Croydon Creek Nature Center is shining a little brighter these days. In November, the city upgraded the building with new LED lighting, bringing crisp, energy-efficient illumination to the space. The project replaced 130 lights at the center with energy-efficient LEDs. These new lights not only enhance visibility and safety but also save energy, reduce maintenance…
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Bring Your Own Bag Law to Apply in Rockville
Many Rockville businesses will be prohibited from using plastic carryout bags beginning in January, after the Mayor and Council voted Nov. 10 to apply Montgomery County’s Bring Your Own Bag Law in the City of Rockville, starting Thursday, Jan. 1. The goal of the law is to reduce waste, protect waterways and encourage reusable bag…
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Last Chance for Clean Energy Tax Credits
Federal tax credits on electric appliances and solar panels expire at year’s end and now is the time to apply to take advantage of them. Solar: Lower prices for residential solar leases or solar power purchase agreements are still available. Leased residential solar panels are considered commercial tax credits since the installer claims them, lowering…
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Rockville’s Winter Weather Resources Keep You In the Know When It Snows
Quick Links, Facts and Phone Numbers When winter weather strikes, turn to the city’s website at rockvillemd.gov. Closure and snow emergency information will be available on the website, as well as through Facebook and X, and by signing up for Alert Rockville notifications at rockvillemd.gov/alerts. City crews treat and plow roads in priority order. First…
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Help Put a Halt to Pollution From Salt
When it comes to winter salt, less is more. Not only do you need a small amount of salt to melt ice, but using too much can damage landscaping, harm pets and local wildlife, and contaminate streams and drinking water. Follow these tips to be salt smart this winter. Shovel early and often. Deicers work…
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Post-Christmas ‘Tree-tment’: An At-Home Way to Recycle Holiday Trees
Rockville collects Christmas trees as part of its recycling collection. Place trees at the curb for pickup on regular recycling and trash collection days after removing all ornaments and metals, wires, stands and decorations, including tinsel. Trees should not be bagged. There is no deadline for curbside collection of trees. The county recommends recycling branches…
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Breathe, Relax and Thrive This Month at the Senior Center
Stay healthy, informed and entertained with seminars and events from the Rockville Senior Center in December. 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.