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Switch to Solar, Together, This Spring
Lower your energy costs, become energy independent and participate in the renewable revolution: Join Capital Area Switch Together to learn about options for installing a solar energy system on the rooftop of your home or small business. Switch Together will be the topic of a Climate Solutions Speaker Series session from 7-8 p.m. Thursday, May…
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Rockville Public Safety Awards to Honor the City’s First Responders
Members of the Rockville City Police Department, Rockville Volunteer Fire Department, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office and Montgomery County Department of Correction and Rehabilitation will be honored for their service to the community at the 36th Annual Rockville Public Safety Awards on Tuesday, June 3 at Lakewood Country Club, 13901 Glen Mill Road. Networking begins at…
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Nature Center Fire Pit Becomes S’more Accessible to All
Eagle Scout candidate Jack Zincke and his team recently completed renovations of the fire pit at Croydon Creek Nature Center at 852 Avery Road. The project expanded the fire pit to improve accessibility and safety, while adding new benches to increase seating capacity around the fire. Their efforts have significantly enhanced the space, creating a…
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Grill With Skill — Do It Safely
Nicer weather means it’s time to grill. When you do, be safe! Only grill outdoors, well away from your home, deck and overhanging branches. Keep children and pets at least 3 feet away from the grill. Keep the grill clean and free from grease or fat buildup. Never leave a grill unattended. Find these tips…
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Protect Pollinators and Earn RainScapes Rebates
June 16-22 is National Pollinator Week. Bees, butterflies, moths, beetles and other garden helpers play an important role in the food chain by fertilizing plants that produce seeds, berries, fruits and other plant foods. But pollinators worldwide are in decline due to habitat loss, climate change, invasive species and pesticides. Check out the tips below…
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Compost Correctly and Recycle Right
Rockville offers free food scrap drop-off sites to make composting easy, help keep valuable materials out of landfills and reduce excessive greenhouse gas emissions. Compost Correctly Food scraps drop-offs are accessible 24/7. Follow the signs when dropping off scraps at Twinbrook Community Recreation Center, 12920 Twinbrook Parkway; Rockville Senior Center, 1150 Carnation Drive; or the…
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Rockville to Celebrate Juneteenth with Montgomery County
The City of Rockville will once again join Montgomery County in celebrating Juneteenth on Saturday, June 21 at BlackRock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town Commons Drive, in Germantown. Find more details about Juneteenth, as they become available, at rockvillemd.gov/Juneteenth. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when the Union army arrived in Texas bearing federal orders…
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Keep Fit and Healthy This Summer at the Senior Center
Stay healthy, informed and entertained with the Rockville Senior Center in May and June. 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. The senior center is located at 1150 Carnation Drive. See the “Adults 60+” recreation guide at rockvillemd.gov/life for more information.