New Hire Brings 28 Years of Experience in Law Enforcement Laura Lanham will be Rockville’s deputy chief of police, Rockville police Chief Victor Brito announced June 3. She will be sworn in as part of the Mayor and Council meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, July 15 at City Hall.
Look out for the fall recreation guide, “Rockville Life,” from the City of Rockville, due out July 29. The guide is packed with programs, courses and events for those who live and work in the city (or who are just visiting), for all ages, including sports, arts, before- and afterschool
Registration for fall’s adult sports leagues is now open with a slew of activities to keep you healthy, involved and moving throughout fall. Men’s softball, men’s basketball and women’s volleyball leagues are open for play, as well as co-rec soccer 7s, co-rec reverse softball and co-rec volleyball. Most leagues begin
Over the next two months at Rockville Senior Center, learn basic first aid, all about aches and pains, and how to get to the root of an illness. Register at the senior center’s information desk, by calling 240-314-8800 or online at www.rockvillemd.gov/registration. Classes are free unless otherwise noted.
There’s still time to register, with the course number, for summer programs for teens and kids. If you’re looking for activities in late summer, consider these:
A musical interpretation of a classic John Waters movie, a summer evening of pops and Lewis Carroll’s most famous tale becomes ballet during July. “Hairspray,” presented by Rockville Musical Theatre. 8 p.m. July 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 and 20; 2 p.m. July 14 and 21 at the F. Scott
VisArts Create on The Square: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, June 19-Aug. 28 A hands-on outdoor art lab to inspire the artist in you. VisArts will provide instructors, art assistants and all art materials for each event. July 3, Aug. 14: Fluid PaintingParticipants over the age of 10 can learn about this
City of Rockville Preservation Planner Sheila Bashiri will serve as a trustee for Montgomery County on the 15-member board of the Maryland Historical Trust, a state agency committed to preserving and interpreting the legacy of Maryland’s past. Bashiri was among 124 people nominated by Gov. Larry Hogan as “green bag”
New Testing Requirements Yield Same Good Results Rockville’s drinking water continues to be safe and reliable, the city’s Department of Public Works said in the Annual Drinking Water Quality Report, released July 1. Rockville’s drinking water met or exceeded all drinking water quality regulations set by the Environmental Protection Agency
The Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing, Monday, July 15, on text amendments to the city’s zoning ordinance that govern accessory buildings — detached structures such as garages or sheds that are located in the rear yards of residential lots. The Mayor and Council are considering more flexibility
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 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
Make Memorial Day Weekend Great at RedGate with the City’s Annual Music Fest Everclear, the alternative rock band whose career spans four decades and many memorable hits, will headline the City of Rockville’s Hometown Holidays Music Fest on Memorial Day
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