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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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Peerless Presents the History of Historic Preservation and a Historic Black Community
The Glenview Mansion and Peerless Rockville Speaker Series will host a presentation in May on historic preservation and Rockville’s latest designated historic site, and Peerless presents a look in June at Rockville’s freedmen community of Middle Lane. Join Peerless Rockville at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 8 at Glenview Mansion at Rockville Civic Center Park, 603…
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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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Visit Rockville’s Environmental Management Division at the Healthy Homes Fair
Join the City of Rockville at the Healthy Homes Fair from 1-5 p.m. Saturday, May 10 at the Pryzbyla Center at Catholic University, 620 Michigan Ave. NE in Washington, D.C. Look for the city’s booth at the free expo, which features over 100 exhibitors and opportunities to learn how homes can fight climate change, test…
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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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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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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.
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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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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…