City government and facilities will be closed for Christmas and New Year’s Day. All city facilities will be closed Mondays, Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. Parking will be free at city-owned meters on Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. Recycling, trash and yard waste normally collected on Mondays will occur one
Join the City of Rockville for the city’s Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration. The celebration will be held from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13 at Rockville High School, 2100 Baltimore Road.
Rockville will honor Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and legacy as the city holds its 52nd annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration with a ceremony on Saturday, Jan. 13, and a week of service activities.
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 12th year for, the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.
The Frederick-Rockville-Gaithersburg region has come in seventh out of 40 communities ranked as the most arts-vibrant nationwide.
Stay healthy, informed and entertained with seminars and events from the Rockville Senior Center in December. 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 information.
The Rockville Civic Ballet presents “The Nutcracker” 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2 and 9; 2 p.m. Dec. 3 and 10. Join Clara on her magical journey. Directed by Eleanor Simpson and Erin Kwong. Tickets are $17; $13 for children 12 and younger and seniors 60 and older. Visit
The city is seeking volunteers for an advisory group to provide input on a new entrance to the Rockville Senior Center. The group will provide input for the design of a new access road to the center’s parking lot from the intersection of West Gude and Piccard drives. Members will
The City of Rockville provides grants annually to local organizations that partner with the city to enhance quality of life for Rockville residents.
Rockville will begin work this fall on the first phase of a citywide project to replace city-owned and -maintained streetlights with energy-efficient light-emitting diode fixtures.
Rockville is offering a free four-part financial empowerment series this July as part of the BankOn Rockville program to help residents strengthen their money management skills and prepare for future financial goals. BankOn is an initiative that connects low- to
The Fourth of July is a time to celebrate. But leave the fireworks to the professionals.The private use and possession of fireworks, including sparklers, is illegal in Montgomery County and carries a fine of up to $1,000 and/or six months
Rockville Swim and Fitness Center’s Outdoor Pool Reopens Rockville made waves this summer with the reopening of the outdoor recreation pool at the Rockville Swim and Fitness Center, following a transformative renovation project aimed at enhancing access, safety and enjoyment
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