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Peerless Presents the B&O Railroad, Rockville’s Housing Boom and the U.S. Colored Troops

Peerless Rockville in September celebrates the 150th Anniversary of Rockville’s Baltimore & Ohio Railroad station, the history of Rockville’s post-World War II housing boom, and the stories of Black soldiers in the Civil War. Learn more and register for the following events at peerlessrockville.org.
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Declutter, Avoid Falls, Fun Festivals and More at the Senior Center

Stay healthy, informed and entertained with free seminars and events from the Rockville Senior Center in September. Register with the course number at www.rockvillemd.gov/registration. Learn about 60-plus programs, courses, activities and services at www.rockvillemd.gov/seniorcenter or by calling 240-314-8800.
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Sing-Alongs, Sorcerers, Sketch Comedy and New Murals, This Month in Rockville

Victorian Lyric Opera Company Presents “The 7th Great Gilbert & Sullivan Sing-Out” The Victorian Lyric Opera Company kicks off its 45th anniversary by giving fans the opportunity to experience and sing through the complete musical scores of all 13 intact operettas across three days, Friday, Sept 1-Sunday, Sept. 3.
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Jonathan Franzen to be Honored with F. Scott Fitzgerald Award

The 27th annual F. Scott Fitzgerald Literary Festival will honor author Jonathan Franzen with the F. Scott Fitzgerald Award for Outstanding Achievement in American Literature. Since 1996, the award has been presented to some of America’s most distinguished writers, including Richard Russo, Annie Proulx, Norman Mailer, Pat Conroy, John Updike, Amy Tan, Barbara Kingsolver and…