City government will be closed Monday, Sept. 4 in observance of Labor Day. City Hall and the following city facilities will be closed: Lincoln Park, Thomas Farm and Twinbrook community centers; the Rockville Senior Center; Croydon Creek Nature Center and the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre and box office, which are
Learn how the railroad changed Montgomery County and explore public art with Peerless Rockville in July and August. Historian Susan C. Soderberg’s illustrated presentation, “From Corn to Commuters: How the Coming of the Railroad Changed the Way of Life and the Future of Montgomery County,” explores how a branch line became
Rockville welcomed Joyce Tian, pictured in the Mayor and Council chambers, winner of the “If I Were Mayor…” essay contest, to City Hall on May 25. Tian, a fourth-grader at Beall Elementary School, earned the right to serve as Rockville’s Mayor for a Day, doing an on-camera interview with Rockville
Runners took to the streets of Rockville Town Center on June 17 at the Montgomery County Road Runners Club and the City of Rockville presented the Suds and Soles 5K. Find more photos and full race results at facebook.com/sudsnsoles.
Rockville Musical Theatre presents “Into the Woods”8 p.m. June 30, July 1, 7, 8, 14 and 15. 2 p.m. July 9 and 16. A baker and his wife’s wish for a child lead them into the woods on a magical journey to reverse a curse. Along the way they meet
Stay healthy and informed with free seminars from the Rockville Senior Center in July and August. 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. Activities are
Four Movies. Four Weeks. Four Neighborhood Parks. Mark your summer entertainment calendar for Rockville’s free outdoor Movies in the Parks, on the big screen at neighborhood parks throughout the city on Wednesdays in August.
Explore the city by bike, with friends in July. The Rockville Bicycle Advisory Committee leads casual neighborhood rides of about one hour on Tuesdays throughout the summer. Routes are on paved, shared-use paths, some sidewalks and some short sections of quiet streets. The group rides at the pace of the
Join Lincoln Park Community Center, the Mayor and Council, and members of the Isreal family, from noon-4 p.m. Saturday, July 8, for a ribbon cutting to rededicate Clarence “Pint” Isreal Park, and an event to celebrate the community. The community center and Isreal Park are located at 357 Frederick Ave.
A Rockville tradition, the city’s annual Independence Day celebration, returns to King Farm on Tuesday, July 4, with music, fireworks and fun. Hosted by the Mayor and Council, the celebration will once again be held at the 26-acre Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park, 1800 Piccard Drive, in King Farm, which offers
Rockville has been named the best small city for livability in Maryland, according to WalletHub rankings released this week. WalletHub compared 1,318 cities in the U.S. across five key dimensions: affordability, economic health, education and health, quality of life, and
Rockville’s candy bowl is filled to the brim with events for all ages. Register at www.rockvillemd.gov/registration for events with a course number.
For Close to 50 Years, Drive Has Encouraged Heartfelt Giving For nearly a half-century, through the Holiday Drive, the city has sponsored outreach that brings the community together each year to provide food baskets, gift certificates and toys to needy
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