Santa and Mrs. Claus will visit the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre and Social Hall, 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, for an afternoon of holiday fun with decorations, arts and crafts, and musical performances. Free and open to the public.
Rockville’s 48th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 20 at Richard Montgomery High School, 250 Richard Montgomery Drive, will include diverse performances, awards and a keynote speech focused on the theme of “Light in the Midst of Darkness.” The celebration is free and
An application for community organization grants for Fiscal Year 2021, which begins July 1, is available at www.rockvillemd.gov/communityorggrant. Grants are awarded annually to local organizations that partner with the city to enhance the quality of life of Rockville residents through education, community engagement or other activities that benefit the Rockville
Meet the artists of the Rockville Art League at an opening reception for their exhibit, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, at the Glenview Mansion Art Gallery. The varied-media artwork of the Rockville Art League Juried Members’ Exhibit will be on display from Dec. 8-Jan. 24. Gallery hours are 9 a.m.-4:30
The year was 1995. Bill Clinton was in the White House. The trial of O.J. Simpson was captivating the nation. Martina McBride was set to headline Rockville’s Hometown Holidays and James Coyle was the city’s mayor. And in May, a time capsule bearing hopes and wishes from residents of the
Camps and Playgrounds Start in June It’s never too early to start thinking about what to do with your kids over a summer break — and Rockville’s summer programs are open to everyone, not just city residents! Summer BlastSummer Blast, Rockville’s affordable, flexible all-day camp, returns to four locations with
The Rockville Swim and Fitness Center is a great place to swim and stay in shape year-round, but you don’t have to dive in a pool for your workout! The center has several land-based classes, including Zumba, Teen Fit and yoga. For adults, the center offers Pilates, circuit training, Zumba,
A Rockville tradition returns for its 45th year, an opportunity to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus, and celebrate the Holiday with festive music. Here’s what’s happening in December at the Rockville Civic Center: The Rockville Civic Ballet presents “The Nutcracker.”2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays, Dec. 7 and 14; 2 p.m.
Students in grades K-12 are invited to submit a photo of their artwork showing why they love Rockville Recreation and Parks. If selected, that artwork could end up being featured in future City of Rockville promotional materials! Two winners will be selected in each of the following categories: Cultural arts:
Become a Certified Lifeguard or Swim Instructor The Rockville Swim and Fitness Center will once again hold American Red Cross lifeguard training and recertification courses this winter. Earning a lifeguard training certification is a great way to prepare for a summer job and learn important lifesaving and leadership skills. Lifeguard
Rockville has scored 100 marks for the city’s commitment to the health, welfare, safety and equality of its lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community in its seventh year of participation in, and the 13th year for, the Human Rights
Acting Maj. Jason West will become acting chief and Maj. Troy Plummer acting deputy chief of the Rockville City Police Department, following the resignation of Chief Victor V. Brito, City Manager Jeff Mihelich has announced. The appointments take effect Friday,
Don’t let your pumpkins go to waste, try these pumpkin-recycling ideas! Before you donate or compost your pumpkins, please check inside for candles or battery-powered lights. Pumpkins decorated with glitter, paint, stickers or other inorganic materials will contaminate the composting
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