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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 Holiday ClosuresHappy holidays and best wishes for a safe and joyful New Year.In observance of the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, most City facilities and offices will be closed on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, and Wednesday, January 1, 2025.Early closures are also in effect for December 24 and 31 with the Activity Center at Bohrer Park, Casey Community Center, Community Museum, and Benjamin Gaither Center closing at 4 p.m. Please note that the Gaithersburg Arts Barn and Kentlands Mansion are closed from December 23 through January 3. Gaithersburg Youth Centers will be closed December 23 through January 1 during MCPS Winter Break.Click here for a full list of closures.This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement. Dahlia, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryl...
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By Roy Kelley
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Gaithersburg Winter Weather UpdatesWe’re ready for winter, are you? Visit our Snow Removal webpage for winter weather tips and important info and updates. Follow us on social media on Facebook and X @GburgMD and on Nextdoor. Register for Alert Gaithersburg to get emergency notifications delivered to your devices. If you have a comment or concern during or immediately following a storm, please don’t hesitate to contact us at snow@gaithersburgmd.gov. Click here to learn more.This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement.Snow Removal PolicyResidents/business owners are required to remove snow/ice from public sidewalks along their property within 12 hours of the last precipitation. Kentlands Photowalk + Imagination, Color Edited for our Imagination Series, Gaithersburg, Maryland USA...
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Young Artist Award Competion Deadline ExtendedDeadline Extended!Aspiring young musicians (ages 12-18), you now have until December 24, 2024 to enter the 2025 Young Artist Award Competition!Apply today: https://gburg.md/YoungArtistAward…Tag a talented musician!This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement.  Cyclamen, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania USA IMG 2136Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Join a City of Gaithersburg CommitteeGet involved! Play an important role in advising the Mayor and City Council on vital issues by joining one of the volunteer committees.Visit https://gburg.md/vacancies for a full list of vacancies and learn more how to apply to serve.This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement.  Chrysanthemum, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland USA IMG 6911Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Gaithersburg Loose Leaf Collection Continues Fall loose leaf collection for single-family and townhouse owners continues through Friday, December 27, weather permitting. Collection is made weekly, however there may be a one to two-day delay during busy periods. Rake your leaves to the street curb by 7 a.m. on your regular recycling day. Note that leaves placed in alleys or mews will not be collected. Click here to learn more.This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement. Clematis Seed Pod, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland USA IMG 5503Canon PowerShot G11 Camera, f/4.5, 1/160 sec., ISO-800, 30 mm, No FlashPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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By Roy Kelley
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Gaithersburg Watershed SurveyGaithersburg Needs YOUR Input! Help update our watershed plans to reflect our growing community. Share your ideas for a healthier, sustainable future! Take the survey: https://gburg.md/41rr8OP Learn more: https://gburg.md/3Zrcbtq First meeting: January (date TBD)This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement.   Gerbera Daisy, Watermelon, Kentlands Photowalk,Gaithersburg, Maryland USA IMG 0740Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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By Roy Kelley
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Gaithersburg Chorus Winter Concert The Gaithersburg Chorus presents "It Takes a Village,” a winter concert celebrating the joys and responsibilities of a community. Join Music Director Melodia Rinaldi and collaborative pianist Guzal Isametdinova for an evening of musical and poetic exploration featuring music by Rollo Dilworth, B. E. Boykin, Alice Parker, Eric Whitacre, and more outstanding composers who contribute to musical excellence in American Choral Repertoire. The concert will feature a performance by the new Gaithersburg Music Makers and conclude with a holiday sing-along that is great for all ages.  Good Shepard Lutheran ChurchFriday, December 13, 7:30 pm Asbury Methodist Village - Hefner AuditoriumTuesday, December 17, 7:30 pm Autumn Leaves, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, ...
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Free Financial Counseling for Gaithersburg ResidentsHave you ever felt stressed out over finances? You are not alone, that's where the Gaithersburg Financial Empowerment Center (FEC) comes in. The Gaithersburg FEC offers FREE one-on-one financial counseling for City residents. Visit https://gburg.md/GburgFEC to get started, today!This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement.  Dahlia, Jesudi Telstar, American Dahlia Society Show, Longwood Gardens,Kennett Square, Pennsylvania USA IMG 5641Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Yamil Hernández Elected Gaithersburg Council Vice PresidentCongratulations to Yamil Hernández, elected as Vice President of the Gaithersburg City Council! Serving since 2023, he’s the liaison to the Environmental Affairs Committee and Co-Founder of ExeGi Pharma. Thank you for your leadership, Learn more: https://gburg.md/3Fywk83This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement. Chrysanthemum, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland USA IMG 0106Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Park Street Deli Orange Ginger Port BitesOne of my selections while shopping at our local Aldi store was a package of the Park Street Deli Orange Ginger Pork Bites. We enjoyed them and will look for them again. Coneflower + Imagination, Color Edited for our Imagination Series,Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland USA IMG 8743ACanon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Gaithersburg Achieves 100 Score on Municipal Equality IndexThe City earned a score of 100 points in the 2024 Municipal Equality Index, an initiative of the Human Rights Campaign that examines the inclusivity of laws, policies, and services with respect to the LGBTQ+ community. Cities are rated based on non-discrimination laws, the municipality as an employer, municipal services, law enforcement, and leadership on LGBTQ+ equality. The City’s score in 2023 was also 100. The Index used 49 different criteria to rate 506 cities across the country.“We pride ourselves on being a welcoming community, and I think this rating demonstrates our continued commitment to being an inclusive city,” said Mayor Jud Ashman. “Regardless of where you come from, who you love, or how you identify, we want all ...
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Gaithersburg Jingle JubileeCelebrate diverse and vibrant holiday traditions at Gaithersburg’s Jingle Jubilee. Enjoy an evening of music, dance, and song on Saturday, December 7 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the City Hall Concert Pavilion. Meet Santa and other characters, sing along to holiday songs, and enjoy exhibits of diverse decorations and traditions. The evening will include holiday wishes from the Mayor and City Council, the magnificent tree lighting ceremony that includes Menorah and Kinara light displays, and a variety of multicultural performances on stage. Admission is free. Click here to read more.This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement. Bluebeard, Caryopteris x clandonensis, Longwood Gardens,Kennett Square, Pennsylvania USA IMG 5686Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph b...
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Giving TuesdayGiving Tuesday is a global day of generosity taking place on December 3. Join the effort in sharing with those in need by donating to our Holiday Giving Program. Your monetary donations allow us to provide gift cards for families with children ages 1 to 17. Click here to learn more.This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement. Autumn Harvest Display, Brookside Gardens, Wheaton, Maryland USA IMG 5354Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs 
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Gaithersburg Winter Recreation ClassesWelcome the new year with all that Gaithersburg Parks, Recreation and Culture has to offer. Registration for winter recreation programs opens December 2 for City residents. Open registration begins December 4. You’ll find a complete listing in the latest edition of the Go! Gaithersburg guide, which can be found here. With programs for preschoolers, youth, teens, and adults, you’ll discover an array of fitness, special interest, dance, creative arts, and music offerings this winter. Click here to learn more.This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement. Chrysanthemum, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland USA IMG 6912Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Serve on a City of Gaithersburg CommitteeMake an impact in your community. We’re seeking City residents to serve on a variety of committees that play an important role in advising the Mayor and City Council on vital issues – from multicultural affairs and economic development to senior services and educational enrichment. Click here to learn more.This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement. Chrysanthemum, Longwood Gardens,Kennett Square, Pennsylvania USA IMG 0221Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Gaithersburg Affordable Housing Purchase ProgramThrough the City’s Affordable Housing Purchase Program, potential homebuyers can buy a home in Gaithersburg at a more affordable price compared with homes priced at market rates. Homes are offered to first-time homebuyers who have a moderate level of household income. Click here to learn more.This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement. Chrysanthemum, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland USA IMG 6888Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Gaithersburg Thanksgiving Closures & RecyclingIn observance of Thanksgiving, City offices and most facilities will be closed on Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29. See a list of exceptions here. Recycling collection for residents whose regular collection day is Thursday, November 28, will take place the FOLLOWING Saturday, November 30. Loose leaf collection will not take place on November 28 and 29. On-demand bulk pickup for residents whose regular recycling days are November 28 and 29 will be unavailable. Click here to read more.This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement. Autumn Display, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland USA IMG 6890Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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1,050 Illegally Placed Signs Collected During ‘Sign Sweep’Montgomery County’s Department of Permitting Services (DPS) collected 1,050 illegally placed signs during a “sign sweep” on Tuesday, Nov. 12. The removed signs were illegally placed in public rights-of-way throughout the County. The signs included campaign signs that may have been posted in the right-of-way leading up to the Nov. 5 general election.The “sign sweep” took place on County-maintained roads. DPS did not remove signs from private property.DPS Zoning and Code Compliance Section Manager Greg Nichols said DPS inspectors and field supervisors formed teams to target assigned areas around the County as they have done in the past.The collected signs were transported to the Shady Grove Processing Facility and Transfer Station ...
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Winter Lights Festival EventsThe Winter Lights Festival at Seneca Creek State Park will be open nightly November 29 through December 31 (closed on December 25). Tickets must be purchased in advance and are only good for the specific date listed on the ticket. Learn more and purchase tickets here.Sip & Sparkle with Trolley RidesSunday, November 24, 6 – 9 p.m.Enjoy wine and cider tastings and a magical and cozy 3-mile open-air trolley ride through the lights. Tastings from local makers, hot chocolate, s’mores, live music, photos with Santa, and a selfie station will all be waiting for you inside a heated tent. Food will be available for purchase. This event is for ages 21+. Purchase tickets here.Walk & Wag Dog WalkMonday, November 25, 6 – 9 p.m.Treat your pooch or grab your friends and fa...
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Donate Today to the Holiday Giving ProgramEvery child deserves a gift during the holidays. You can make that happen through the City of Gaithersburg’s Holiday Giving program, which serves an average of 600 families each year. Monetary donations allow us to provide gift cards for families with children ages 1 to 17.Click here to learn more and to donate.This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement. Dahlia, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland USA IMG 9799The background is a sheet of red paper.Try different background colors for a little extra fun as you photograph flowers.Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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