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Last Call to Lace Up for the Suds and Soles 5K
Register now for the Suds and Soles 5K. The Montgomery County Road Runners Club and the City of Rockville are teaming up again to present this 5K race at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 15. The course begins and ends in Rockville Town Center and winds through neighborhood streets. The race is open to all ages…
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Registration Open for Summer Camps
Rockville’s summer camps are open for registration — and it’s time to plan your adventure! Summer Blast Camps feature full-day and extended-day hours at local schools and community centers. Park Adventure Camps will have full- and half-day options, and will be held at neighborhood parks throughout Rockville. Summer Blast and Park Adventure camps both welcome…
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How to Be Aware and Be Prepared for Flooding
Anywhere it can rain, it can flood. Follow these tips to know the risk and be prepared to reduce the impact of potential flooding: For tips on solving minor drainage issues and wet yards, read “Slow It. Spread It. Sink It: A Homeowner’s Guide to Sustainable Home Drainage” at www.rockvillemd.gov/drainageguide.
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80th Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade
Join the City of Rockville for its 80th annual Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade Monday, May 27. Founded in 1944 by William (Bill) Wood, the Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade is a long-standing tradition in the City of Rockville. PARADE PARKINGOn Monday, May 27, free parking is available at the Rockville Metro lots, City Hall…
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Checklist to Reduce Mosquito Breeding on Your Property
Mosquito species that have the potential to spread viruses prefer to breed in small amounts of standing water near where people live and work. They typically do not breed in natural areas like streams and ponds. Where to Check: Note: Mosquito species of concern typically do not fly more than 150 yards from where they…
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Protect Pollinators: Plant Natives, Provide Water, and Preserve Habitat and Insect Life
June 17-23 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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Climate Solutions Speaker Session: Outreach and Restoration Grant Program
Does your organization have a green project in the works? Learn how your nonprofit, faith-based group, homeowners association or community organization can apply for grant funds through the Chesapeake Bay Trust’s Outreach and Restoration Grant Program in the latest installment of Rockville’s Climate Solutions Speaker Series. The webinar, from 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, June 4 on…
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Earn Energy from the Sun —Make the Solar Switch
Lower your energy costs, become energy independent and be part of the renewable revolution: Join Solar Switch to learn about options for installing a solar energy system on the roof-top of your home or small business. Learn more about Solar Switch during the virtual Climate Solutions Speaker Series session, “Going Solar with Solar Switch,” from…
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Register Your Bicycle
Registering your bike with the Rockville City Police Department makes it more likely that it could be recovered if lost or stolen. Once registered, bike owners are given a small sticker to attach to the bike frame. To register your bike and receive a registration sticker, visit the Rockville City Police Station at 2 W.…