The Beginning of a HobbyPatricia Feager, ABR,CRS,GRI,MRP asked how I got started in photography.When I was in high school, a relative recommended the purchase of an exellent camera. Then, I joined the camera club at the high school and learned how to develop photographs. In those days, the 50's, black and white photographs and 35 mm cameras were the standard.A friend and I decided to create our own darkroom and we got permission to use a room in a commercial building owned by my parents. We purchased military surplus film and rolled our own supplies for our cameras. We became very active photographers. I even took prom photographs.When I went off to college, in 1955, at the University of Virginia, I joined the camera club there and continued with my photography as one of my active inter... 09/10/2024

Montgomery Parks Nature Center ProgramsNative plant sales, a women’s fire making class and “Etch and Sip: Craft Beers” are among the special programs that will be offered in September by the nature centers of Montgomery Parks.The schedule of September programs will include: Maydale Nature Classroom: Online Native Plant Sale. Now through Sept. 9. Virtual. Native plants encourage beneficial insects, birds and other wildlife. Online sales run through Sept. 9, with plant pickup at Maydale Nature Classroom (1638 Maydale Drive, Colesville) on Saturday, Sept. 14. Sales benefit Maydale Nature Classroom. To learn more or purchase plants, visit www.MaydaleNature.org. Locust Grove Nature Center’s Fall Native Plant Sale. Sept. 21–22 | 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Pope Farm Nursery, 7400 Airpark Road, Gaithersbur... 09/08/2024

Ride On Bus Service Changes Begin on SundayThe Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will adjust 23 Ride On bus route service schedules and add two new high frequency limited stop extRa bus routes starting Sunday, Sept. 8. Although service levels are staying relatively the same, the changes reflect a shift of resources to allow for more reliable service where there is higher demand.The new schedules will be available at rideonbus.com and in print.Route changes include: Twenty-three (23) routes have timetable changes: 12, 13, 14, 16, 19, 20, 25, 43, 57, 58, 61, 63, 64, 66, 67, 73, 74, 75, 83, 97, 98, 100, 101 Three routes have a slight map change: 43, 63, 66 Two routes have slight routing changes with no map or timetable changes: 56, 301 Two new high-frequency bus routes... 09/07/2024

Happy 248th Birthday, Montgomery County!Happy 248th Birthday, Montgomery County! Born on September 6, 1776, carved out of Frederick and Prince George's counties, and still going strong! Here’s to nearly two and a half centuries of community, growth, and all things MoCo! This is a Montgomery County, Maryland announcement.  Tulip, Color Edited for our Imagination Series, Longwood Gardens Photowalk, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania USA IMG 4381ACanon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs 09/06/2024