The city’s 50th annual Martin Luther King Day celebration, held virtually Jan. 17, included presentations of two awards to community members carrying on King’s legacy. Find highlights of the celebration this month on Rockville 11, channel 11 on county cable, and on the city’s YouTube channel.
In observance of Black History Month, an exhibit memorializing three men who were lynched in Montgomery County will be on display throughout February at Rockville Memorial Library. “It Happened in Rockville: Remembering Two Lynchings,” will be on display in the main atrium of the library, 21 Maryland Ave., in Rockville
Peerless Rockville presents “Lincoln Park: Special Places, People, and Stories” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24 via Zoom. The Rockville neighborhood of Lincoln Park was founded in 1891 and became one of Maryland’s first real estate developments for Black families. Join this online presentation, featuring Lincoln Park native Sandra Davis,
Rockville’s Climate Solutions Speaker Series Kicks Off in March Rockville celebrates Earth Month each April but is getting started a month early with the kickoff of the new Climate Solutions Speaker Series in March, and a look at how organic lawn care can lead to a healthier environment and a
Charter Review Commission Launches Online Questionnaire and Sets Town Hall Meeting for March Rockville’s Charter Review Commission is asking city residents for ideas about how to increase voter turnout, update the city’s election process and engage more communities. The commission is using an online questionnaire, and is planning a town
Rockville’s 2022 summer camp season will be here before you know it. Don’t wait to start your kids’ adventures — give them memories and stories to last a lifetime. Registration opens Thursday, March 10 at www.rockvillemd.gov/registration.
Stay home and stay healthy with free online seminars from the Rockville Senior Center in February. Register with the course number at www.rockvillemd.gov/registration. Learn about 60-plus programs, courses, activities and services at www.rockvillemd.gov/seniorcenter or by calling 240-314-8800. See the “Adults 60+” recreation guide at www.rockvillemd.gov/life for more. Activities are free
Enjoy a psychological mystery, swing, and a world of magic and romance, this month at the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 603 Edmonston Drive. Rockville Little Theatre presents “Bad Seed.” Showtimes are 8 p.m. Feb. 4 and 5 and 2 p.m. Feb. 6. Tickets: $22; $20, seniors (62 and older) and
Adult Sports Are Now Registering Leagues available during the spring are: men’s softball; co-rec softball; co-rec indoor volleyball; co-rec outdoor sand volleyball; and co-rec soccer. Game nights vary. Registration deadlines for adult league players and teams are in late March. Youth sports for spring are youth coach-pitch baseball, T-ball, soccer,
Rockville’s Lantern Festival will be held at the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, starting at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 11. The event will feature live onstage cultural performances and will include cultural cuisine and displays. This family- and kid-friendly event is organized by the Rockville Sister Cities Corporation in partnership with
Community engagements sessions in June offer the chance to voice your thoughts about the future of Rockville elections. The Mayor and Council, Board of Supervisors of Elections, city staff, and a city consultant will conduct a top-to-bottom review of Rockville’s
Join the City of Rockville for its 81st annual Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade Monday, May 26. Founded in 1944 by William (Bill) Wood, the Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade is a long-standing tradition in the City of Rockville. PARADE
The free Hometown Holidays at Rockville Town Center features local flavor of music and food vendors, including two stages, an artisan shopping area, and kids entertainment from noon-6 p.m. Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25 in Rockville Town Center.
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