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Rockville Civic Ballet to Celebrate Half Century
Company to be Recognized by Mayor and Council The Rockville Civic Ballet, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, will receive a certificate of recognition from the Mayor and Council at their April 29 meeting. The certificate will be presented to Rockville Civic Ballet directors Eleanor Simpson and Erin Kwong, who grew up in…
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County to Provide Free, Virtual Tax Preparation Appointments Through VITA
Montgomery County is hosting free, inperson and virtual federal and state tax preparation sessions throughout tax season for low- to moderate-income families that earned $64,000 or less in 2023. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, which is run by the Montgomery County Community Action Agency, provides IRS-certified volunteers from nonprofit and public agencies who can…
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A Carload of King’s Legacy
Rockville thanks its volunteers who carried on the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. in January. A week of activities coinciding with the city’s 52nd annual celebration of King’s life saw 175 volunteers participate in several service projects. Volunteers partnered with Project Linus to make 150 blankets for sick children, donated about 80 backpacks filled…
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Rockets to Robots, Snakes to Stream Science — Rockville Science Day Offers Something for All
Explore rockets, robots, chemistry, reptiles and more at Rockville Science Day on Sunday, April 21. This Rockville tradition, now in its 33rd year, will be held from noon-5 p.m. at Montgomery College, Rockville Campus, 51 Mannakee St. The free event offers individuals and families a chance to experience hands-on science and technology-related exhibits, activities, games…
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FY25 Budget Calendar
Friday, March 1 Proposed FY 2025 budget and Capital Improvements Program posted to www.rockvillemd.gov/budget. Monday, March 4 Introduction, and acting city manager’s presentation, of the FY25 budget and CIP. Monday, March 18 Public hearing and work session. Monday, April 8 Public hearing and work session. Friday, April 12 Close of community survey and budget public…
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Register Now for Spring Sports
Register Now for Spring Sports Looking to connect while competing on the field? The City of Rockville’s adult and youth sports leagues are now recruiting for spring play. Spring leagues available are: men’s softball; co-rec softball; co-rec indoor volleyball; co-rec outdoor sand volleyball; co-rec kickball; and co-rec soccer. Game nights vary. Registration deadlines for adult…
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Rockville City Academy to Offer a Fresh Perspective on Government, Justice and Equality
The Rockville City Academy returns in April, with a new format and focus to empower community members and encourage civic participation and change. This year’s program will use a hybrid format, with participants interacting in person and online through a course on the education platform edX. The course, ”We the People: Civic Engagement in a…
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Rockville Seeks Feedback on Beall Avenue Mural Art Project
The city wants your input on how best to integrate artistic elements into a broader roadway improvement project for Beall Avenue to improve traffic and pedestrian safety in the area. Public input is being sought through an online survey at surveymonkey.com/r/BeallAvenueAsphaltArt. The City of Rockville, in partnership with VisArts, was among 25 cities in the…
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Memorial Day Parade Participants Wanted
The city’s 80th annual Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade will take place from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday, May 27, in Rockville Town Center. Applications to participate in the parade are available at www.rockvillemd.gov/memorialday and must be submitted by Friday, April 5. The parade and ceremony will cap off a weekend that includes the Hometown Holidays…
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Glenview-Peerless to Present ‘Colonial Taverns’ in March
Historian Jim H. Johnston gives an illustrated presentation on the unique role taverns played during Colonial times in this month’s latest installment of the Glenview Mansion and Peerless Rockville Speaker Series. The presentation, at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 14 at Glenview Mansion at Rockville Civic Center Park, 603 Edmonston Drive, is free to attend and…