Rockville Town Square Welcomes the Return of the A-RTS Festival in May
The Sixth Annual A-RTS at Rockville Town Square Affordable Arts Festival returns May 5-6 with art, food and live music.
The Sixth Annual A-RTS at Rockville Town Square Affordable Arts Festival returns May 5-6 with art, food and live music.
“Radium Girls” continues a season of Rockville Little Theatre performances celebrating the resident company’s 70th anniversary. Inspired by a true story, the provocative, fast-moving drama follows Grace Fryer, a watch dial painter, as she fights for justice against her former employer. Directed by Tristan Poje.
Flags from 193 United Nations-recognized countries, which were attached to light poles around Rockville Town Center last spring, were removed in anticipation of the windstorm which swept through the region on Friday, March 2. The world’s flags are scheduled to be returned to light poles in early April.
A new online map, Rockville Arts in Public Places, shows the locations of 50 public artworks around the city, alongside details that include the artist’s name and a description or artist statement about the piece.
The Mayor and Council will hear from several experts at their work session on Monday, April 23, to learn more about ways to manage the city’s white-tailed deer population.
Lena Ousvatova, from Rockville’s German sister city, Pinneberg, was out and about around the city as an intern in March, learning all about Rockville’s government. Lena arrived on March 2 and was scheduled to spend time with different departments of Rockville City Hall, as well as with District 3 Montgomery
Earth Day’s 48th anniversary is Sunday, April 22. The Mayor and Council issued a proclamation declaring Earth Day in Rockville during their March 19 meeting. Find video of the presentation with the March 19 listing at www.rockvillemd.gov/AgendaCenter. Rockville celebrates the season with the following activities aimed at environmental sustainability:
The 29th annual Rockville Science Day offers a chance to experience science hands-on, with science and technology-related exhibits, activities, games and demos from over 90 local organizations and businesses.
Hometown Holidays to Bring Music, Food, Fun Memorial Day Weekend With performances featuring country, cover songs, rock, reggae and reptiles, the 30th annual Hometown Holidays Music Fest will offer something for everyone, Memorial Day weekend.
Revisions to Rockville’s 30-year-old Historic Resources Management Plan are well underway. Consultants, JMT, will talk about progress so far on draft updates at a meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 26, in the Mayor and Council Chambers.
Rockville recently sent notices to nearly 8,300 city water customers requesting their help in determining and reporting the material used in their drinking water service lines. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s recent Lead and Copper Rule Revisions require water service
Thanks to D.C.-based artist Rose Jaffe, a vibrant mural now adorns the playground-facing wall of the Lincoln Park Community Center at 357 Frederick Ave. The mural features residents of all ages dancing, playing and moving together, alongside Maryland and Lincoln
Work is continuing on a comprehensive renovation and reconfiguration of the Rockville Swim and Fitness Center’s outdoor recreation pool. Improvements are being made to accessibility, amenities will be modernized, and infrastructure will provide new recreational features and pools for swimmers
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