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Balance, Breathing and Blood: Health and Wellness Coming Up at the Senior Center
Stay healthy, informed and entertained with seminars and events from the Rockville Senior Center in July and August. 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.For more information, see the “Adults 60+” recreation guide at rockvillemd.gov/life.
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Major Changes Coming to Lincoln Park Community Center
Lincoln Park Community Center may be closed for now, but exciting things are coming when it reopens fully in spring 2026 after its renovation. The renovation, which began in May, will include a full reconfiguration of indoor spaces, along with improvements to accessibility and infrastructure, and modernization of amenities. The project will take place in…
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Rockville Launches NFL Flag Football League for Kids This Fall
Young athletes in Rockville will soon have a new way to get active and learn the fundamentals of football as the city introduces its first-ever NFL flag football league this fall. Flag football is growing rapidly across the country, particularly among girls. Montgomery County Public Schools launched a girls flag football pilot program last year…
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Pride in Our City
The city celebrated its LGBTQ+ community with art, music, entertainment, information and conversations at the ninth annual Rockville Pride, held June 1 at The Square in Rockville Town Center. Learn more about Pride at rockvillemd.gov/pride. For more photos, follow the City of Rockville on Instagram and Facebook.
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Readying for Rocktobierfest
Rocktobierfest returns to Rockville Town Center on Saturday, Sept. 27 for a Bavarian-themed bash featuring bands, beers and bratwurst. The eighth edition of the free festival, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m., will include two stages of live music, food, beer sales by local breweries, an artisan shopping area and kids’ activities. This popular event attracts nearly…
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On the Big Screen and On the Lawn: Rockville’s Movies in the Parks
Four movies. Four weeks. Four neighborhood parks. Mark your summer entertainment calendar for Rockville’s free outdoor Movies in the Parks, on the big screen at neighborhood parks throughout the city on Thursdays from July 31 to Aug. 21. Bring chairs, blankets, food and nonalcoholic beverages and enjoy four family-friendly movies at four different neighborhood parks.…
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Rockville’s Colorblind Visitors Will See Clearer View of Nature with New Adapted Viewfinder at Nature Center
Colorblind visitors will be able to better see the natural landscape of Rockville’s Croydon Creek Nature Center with the recent installation of a new, specialized viewfinder that allows the viewing of a wider range of colors. “This initiative exemplifies Rockville’s commitment to accessibility and inclusion within our parks and services,” Rockville Recreation and Parks Director…
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Neighbors to Turn Out for National Night Out Against Crime
The Rockville City Police Department joins Rockville neighborhoods for community celebrations as part of National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 5. Now in its 42nd year, National Night Out is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch. It aims to raise awareness about crime and drug prevention, generate support for anti-crime programs and strengthen…
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New Online Map Details Hayes Preserve Trails at Civic Center
More than 3 miles of trails in the John G. Hayes Forest Preserve, adjacent to Croydon Creek Nature Center, became a little easier to navigate through the addition of map that hikers can access online. The map shows hikers’ locations in realtime, when opened on a mobile device, to help them determine where they are,…
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Scout Shows Wall-to-Wall Dedication
Eagle Scout Samuel “Sam” Gregory, with support from fellow Scouts in Troop 773, recently completed a service project at King Farm Park playground to help protect and preserve the site. Sam researched the best practices for retaining walls, then designed one specifically for the park. He worked closely with Rockville’s Recreation and Parks staff to…