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Gaithersburg Spring Loose Leaf CollectionSpring loose leaf collection for single-family and townhouse owners in the City runs through April 11, weather permitting. Place leaves at the street curb by 7 a.m. on your regular recycling day. Before you begin cleaning up your yard, please consider leaving the leaves until after temperatures are constantly above 50 degrees. Many butterflies, bees and other beneficial pollinators are currently overwintering in the dead leaves and hollowed-out stems of last year’s plants. This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement.Thursday is the regular recycling day in Kentlands, our home neighborhood. Conservatory Display, Longwood Gardens,Kennett Square, Pennsylvania USA IMG 4239Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kel...
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By Roy Kelley
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Gaithersburg Junior Mayor Contest4th Graders—Want to be Gaithersburg’s Junior Mayor?Share your vision in 275 words or less on “Building Community for a New Generation.” Submit by March 28.Visit https://gburg.md/JrMayor to learn more!This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement. Orchid, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania USA IMG 7788Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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By Roy Kelley
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Colorectal Cancer Awareness MonthMarch is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. If you’re 45 or older, or have certain risk factors, it’s time to talk to your doctor about Colorectal Cancer screening. Your options might surprise you.Click here for more info: https://tinyurl.com/4ncsj2byThis is a Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services announcement. Chrysanthemum, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania USA IMG 6736Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Gaithersburg Housing and Community Needs SurveyWhat do you think are the most important housing and community needs in Gaithersburg? Take our survey to help us prepare the Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Action Plan, which is used to assess affordable housing and community development needs and market condition. The plan also advises data-driven, place-based investment decisions that guide the use of federal and other resources to meet housing and community needs. Click here to take the survey.Click here to learn more about Housing Services.This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement. Camellia, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania USA IMG 3769Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Early Renewal of Maryland Driver's License or ID CardREMINDER: You can renew your driver's license or ID card up to 1 year before it expires! Customers required to come in can schedule an appointment at https://mymva.maryland.gov/TAP/IND/_/#.This is a Maryland Department of Transportation announcement.  Zinnia, Longwood Gardens Conservatory,Kennett Square, Pennsylvania USA IMG 5946Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Book Recommendation: Evan Can Wait by Rhys BowenI enjoyed reading Evan Can Wait (2001) by Rhys Bowen and recommend the Constable Evans Mystery series for your reading list. Click on the link to reach the website.Constable Evan Evans, sole police officer in the charming Welsh village of Llanfair, is assigned to assist an expedition to raise a World War II German bomber plane from a lake. The whole venture is being filmed for a documentary on World War II and Evans tries to assist the film crew by finding them local people with stories to tell. Little does he realize that resurrecting the past can sometimes mean opening old wounds. After some unhappy confrontations, it is not just the villagers who are upset by the filmmakers. Evans' own life is thrown into turmoil as he discovers his gir...
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By Roy Kelley
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Specially Selected Stone Baked PizzaFor our pizza night at home, Chef Dolores served the Specially Selected Stone Baked Pizza with Mozzarella, Cherry Tomatoes and Arugula. It was delicious and I will look for this selection again at our local Aldi store.   Chrysanthemum, Longwood Gardens,Kennett Square, Pennsylvania USA IMG 7723Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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March 7 Deadline Approaching to Host a Summer RISE StudentThe Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Summer RISE Program deadline is Friday, March 7, but businesses, nonprofits, higher education institutions and government agencies can still host rising MCPS juniors and seniors this summer. The Summer RISE program provides students with valuable opportunities to explore careers aligned with their interests, helping them make informed decisions about their college or career paths.Summer RISE requires a 50-hour commitment and offers in-person, virtual or hybrid options. The program runs over five weeks from June 23 to July 25, with hosts having the flexibility to choose the specific weeks and hours. Find out more information about the program and becoming a host on the Summer RISE websit...
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Book Recommendation: Last Twilight in Paris by Pam JenoffI enjoyed reading Last Twilight in Paris (2025), the new book book by Pam Jenoff. If you enjoy historical fiction, this is a good selection for your reading list. Click on the link to reach the website.A Parisian department store, a mysterious necklace and a woman’s quest to unlock a decade-old mystery are at the center of this riveting novel of love and survival, from New York Times bestselling author Pam JenoffLondon, 1953. Louise is still adjusting to her postwar role as a housewife when she discovers a necklace in a box at a secondhand shop. The box is marked with the name of a department store in Paris, and she is certain she has seen the necklace before when she worked with the Red Cross in Nazi-occupied Europe —and that it ...
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Youth Education and Enrichment GrantsThe City of Gaithersburg’s Community Services Division, in collaboration with the Educational Enrichment Committee (EEC), is accepting applications for Youth Education and Enrichment Grants.Eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that partner with Montgomery County Title I elementary or middle schools, or Montgomery County high schools that meet one of the following criteria, are encouraged to apply: At least 10% of the student population consists of City of Gaithersburg residents, or The student population includes at least 150 City residents. The application period closes on March 28, 2025.Apply: https://gburg.md/grantsThis is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement. Croton, Coiaeum variegatum, Longwood Gardens Conservatory,Kennett Square,...
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Book Recommendation: Hold Strong by Robert DugoniI enjoyed reading Hold Strong (2025) by Robert Dugoni and his co-authors Jeff Langholz and Chris Crabtree. This is an excellent book and I highly recommend it for your reading list. Click on the link to read more. From Robert Dugoni, Jeff Langholz, and Chris Crabtree comes an epic and inspiring novel—based on true events—about love, heroism, and resilience during the darkest chapters of World War II.Sam Carlson is a projectionist in small-town Minnesota, where fantasies unspool in glorious black and white—for him and for his sweetheart, college-bound math whiz Sarah Haber. When the Japanese bomb Pearl Harbor, Sam is sent to the Philippines and captured as a POW. Brutalized but unbroken by the Bataan Death March and POW camps, Sam is one o...
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Book Recommendation: The Big Empty by Robert Crais Dolores and I enjoyed reading The Big Empty (2025), the new book by Robert Crais featuring Detective Elvis Cole and his partner Joe Pike. This is a good selection if you like easy to read crime novels. Click on the link to reach the website.Elvis Cole and his enigmatic partner, Joe Pike, race to find a terrifying, unidentified killer in this twisting, unpredictable thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author Robert Crais.Traci Beller was thirteen when her father disappeared in the sleepy town of Rancha, not far from Los Angeles. The evidence says Tommy Beller abandoned his family, but Traci never believed it. Now, ten years later, Traci is a high-profile influencer with millions of followers and the money to hire the best detecti...
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Brian Fields Named Director of Public WorksGaithersburg City Manager Tanisha Briley announced the appointment of Brian Fields as the new director of Public Works. Brian began his career with the City in 2021 as the Engineering Services Division Chief, and he recently served as Acting Director of Public Works. With more than 30 years of experience in public service and infrastructure management, Brian brings a wealth of knowledge and a strong commitment to maintaining the City’s infrastructure and services. Click here to learn more.This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement.   Dahlia, Duet, National Capital Dahlia Society Show, Brookside Gardens,Wheaton, Maryland USA IMG 3006Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Gaithersburg Arts Barn Legacy Campaign Fundraiser"Conversations of Love"Arts Barn Legacy Campaign FundraiserFriday, February 28Reception: 6:30 p.m.Concert: 8 p.m.Arts BarnJoin the Arts Barn for a night of live jazz with the legendary Don Dillingham, fine wine tasting by Black Ankle Winery, delectable hors d’oeuvres and desserts, and a silent auction to celebrate the transformative power of the arts. Proceeds will support the Arts Barn Legacy Campaign: Theater Seat Refurbishment Project.Click here to learn more.This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement. Orchids, Longwood Gardens Conservatory,Kennett Square, Pennsylvania USA IMG 6823Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Book Recommendation: The Stolen Queen by Fiona DavisI enjoyed reading The Stolen Queen (2025) by Fiona Davis and highly recommend it for your reading list. Click on the link to reach the website. From New York Times bestselling author Fiona Davis, an utterly addictive new novel that will transport you from New York City’s most glamorous party to the labyrinth streets of Cairo and back. Egypt, 1936: When anthropology student Charlotte Cross is offered a coveted spot on an archaeological dig in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings, she leaps at the opportunity. But after an unbearable tragedy strikes, Charlotte knows her future will never be the same. New York City, 1978: Nineteen-year-old Annie Jenkins is thrilled when she lands an opportunity to work for iconic former Vogue fashion editor Diana ...
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By Roy Kelley
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Books by John GrishamDolores and I have read many books by John Grisham and highly recommend them for your reading list. Click on the link to reach his website.About John Grisham John Grisham is an expert storyteller, whose unforgettable characters fight for justice in a world that isn’t always fair. John Grisham is the author of fifty consecutive #1 bestsellers, which have been translated into nearly fifty languages. His recent books include Camino Ghosts, The Exchange: After the Firm, and his third Jake Brigance novel, A Time for Mercy, which is being developed by HBO as a limited series. Grisham is a two-time winner of the Harper Lee Prize for Legal Fiction and was honored with the Library of Congress Creative Achievement Award for Fiction. When he’s not writing, Grisham serves on th...
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Happy Presidents' Day from Roy and Dolores KelleyPresidents' Day originated as a celebration of George Washington's birthday, and later evolved into a day to honor all US presidents.   Origins The tradition of celebrating Washington's birthday began after his death in 1799.   In 1832, the tradition grew in popularity to mark Washington's 100th birthday.   In 1885, Congress made February 22 a federal holiday to honor Washington's birth.   In 1971, the Uniform Monday Holiday Law moved the holiday to the third Monday in February.   Purpose The holiday is celebrated on the third Monday of February each year.   It's intended to honor all US presidents, but is often associated with Washington's birthday.   It's also traditionally associated with honoring Abraham Lincoln, whose birthday is Feb...
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By Roy Kelley
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Recommended Author: Mark GreaneyDolores and I have enjoyed the many books by Mark Greaney and recommend them for your reading list. Click on the link to view his website, Mark Greaney Books In Order  Publication Order of Court Gentry / Gray Man BooksThe Gray Man (2009)        On Target (2010)    Ballistic (2011)        Dead Eye (2013)     Back Blast (2016)    Gunmetal Gray (2017)      Agent in Place (2018)        Mission Critical (2019)      One Minute Out (2020)    Relentless (2021)   Sierra Six (2022)     Burner (2023)          The Chaos Agent (2024)   Midnight Black (2025)       Publication Order of Joshua Duffy BooksArmored (2022)      Sentinel (2024)       Publication Order of Standalone NovelsRed Metal (2019)   Publication Order of Jack Ryan Universe BooksLocked On (With: Tom Clan...
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Have you read the books by Pam Jenoff?I have previously recommended the books by Pam Jenoff and am making that recommendation again if case you missed my previous suggestions. Her books are well written and Dolores and I have enjoyed them. Click on the link to reach her website.Pam Jenoff is the author of several books of historical fiction, including the NYT bestseller The Orphan's Tale. She holds a degree in international affairs from George Washington University and a degree in history from Cambridge, and she received her JD from UPenn. Her novels are inspired by her experiences working at the Pentagon and as a diplomat for the State Department handling Holocaust issues in Poland. She lives with her husband and 3 children near Philadelphia, where she teaches law. Pam Jenoff Books In ...
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Gaithersburg Presidents' Day ClosuresIn observance of Presidents' Day, most City facilities and offices are closed Monday, February 17.Recycling will take place as scheduled.The Gaithersburg Police Administrative Offices are open from 8 a.m.-9 p.m.The next regular hybrid Mayor & City Council Meeting will take place on Tuesday, February 18.This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement. Dahlia, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland USA IMG 2785Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs 
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Happy Valentine's Day from Roy and Dolores Kelley Valentine's Day has origins in the Roman festival of Lupercalia, and the celebration of Saint Valentine. The holiday became associated with romantic love in the 14th and 15th centuries.   Origins The holiday may have originated in the 6th century B.C. to honor the Roman fertility god Lupercus   In the 5th century A.D., Pope Gelasius I replaced Lupercalia with a celebration of Saint Valentine on February 14   The day may be named after a Roman priest who was martyred around 270 C.E. by the emperor Claudius II Gothicus   Romantic association The holiday became associated with romantic love in the 14th and 15th centuries   English poet Geoffrey Chaucer's poem Parliament of Fowls declared Valentine's Day as the time when birds choose their m...
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