Day: January 2, 2019
Back in the Day
Rockville won a prestigious national award, according to the November 1965 edition of the “City of Rockville Newsletter” — the 1965 Honor Award for outstanding achievement in comprehensive planning, bestowed by the American Institute of Planners. So prestigious, in fact, the newsletter dedicated nearly its entire four pages to planning-related
Good Neighbors Salute Good Neighbors
Rockville’s Mayor and Council presented Good Neighbor Awards on Dec. 3 to (L-to-R): Patrick Bengero, accepting on behalf of his father, Danilo Bengero; Ellen Stein; and Margaret Reiman. (Not pictured is Paul Fitzpatrick, who was unable to attend.) Learn more about these good neighbors and view video of the presentation
Save the Date to Celebrate Lunar New Year
Celebration to Feature Dancers, Vocalists, Martial Artists and More Celebrate Rockville’s Asian cultures with performances, crafts and cultural displays at the city’s Lunar New Year celebration, from 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, at Richard Montgomery High School, 250 Richard Montgomery Drive. The city is organizing the celebration in partnership
Three Decades of Public Service
The City of Rockville held its annual employee awards ceremony, Thursday, Dec. 6 at the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre. Ten Rockville employees were recognized with 30-year length-of-service awards. Pictured (L-to-R): Lisa Splaine, Recreation and Parks; Randy Maness, Steven Davis and Steve Sokol of Public Works; Maj. Bob Rappoport, Rockville City
Add Volunteering to Your New Year’s To-do List
Want to do some good deeds in the new year? Rockville has dozens of opportunities available for teens and adults, from snow shoveling to mentoring to stream cleanups. Whether your passion is helping others or the environment, you can use your free time to lend a hand. Here are some
Test Your Green Thumb with a Rockville Garden Plot
Yard too small for that spring harvest you’ve always dreamed of? The City of Rockville has 159 garden plots, approximately 25-by-25 feet, available for rent at Woottons Mill Park for growing food and other plants. The cost is $80 per plot for nonresidents; Rockville residents pay $55 per plot. Registration
Kids Can Learn to Swim — and Stay Active — at the Swim Center
Looking for a weekday afterschool activity for your kid? How about learning a life skill to get children ready for summer fun in the pool? The Rockville Swim and Fitness Center offers dozens of learn-to-swim classes to keep your children, aged 4-11, active during the winter months. Classes are available
Certified Instructor? The Swim and Fitness Center is Hiring!
The Rockville Swim and Fitness Center is hiring part-time fitness instructors to teach classes this winter. Instructors are sought for yoga, kickboxing and Bootcamp. Ideal candidates will have availability either early mornings, weekday evenings or Saturday mornings. Instructors work about 3-4 hours a week. An additional perk offered to Rockville
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Public Input Requested on Changes to Rockville’s Forestry and Tree Regulations
The city is seeking public input on amendments to Rockville’s forestry and tree preservation ordinance at two forums in May. The first, at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 2, is tailored for applicants, developers and industry professionals with a technical interest
County to Provide Update on Seven Locks Justice Complex
Representatives from Montgomery County will deliver an update on the Seven Locks Justice Complex during the Monday, April 29 meeting of Rockville’s Mayor and Council. The complex is proposed for the 25.8-acres county-owned detention facility site at 1451 Seven Locks Road. The Mayor and Council meet
Rockville and Pepco Unveil New EV Charging Stations
Rockville is taking steps to meet the growing demand for electric vehicle chargers with the launch of new EV charging stations at locations across the city. Pepco officials joined members of Rockville’s Mayor and Council and city staff April 15
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