Bring local farm-fresh fall flavor to your Thanksgiving with produce from regional growers/producers at the Rockville Farmers Market. Fall offerings include apples, cider, gourds, potatoes and pumpkins. The market also features plants and flowers, herbs, baked goods, local wine and spirits, knife sharpening, meat and coffee. It is open 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Rockville City Hall will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 8 for Election Day, on Friday, Nov. 11 for Veterans Day, and on Thanksgiving weekend. Other city facilities will be closed or will operate on limited schedules.
Plans are moving ahead to renovate the Rockville Swim and Fitness Center’s outdoor recreation pool, and so the city is asking — what would you like to see there? An online survey is available to take your feedback until Friday, Nov. 4 at www.rockvillemd.gov/swimcenter.
Centers Hold Halloween Events Halloween is nearly here and Rockville has events for families, from the very young to seniors. Mini-Creep A HalloweenHeld at Croydon Creek Nature Center from 10-11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 21, and just for the little ones aged 2-6. Wear a costume and enjoy games, crafts, a
Capitol Comedy presents “Two Cheers for Democracy” 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21. Lose your blues and keep your composure with Capitol Comedy’s “Two Cheers for Democracy.” Six performers send up the Biden administration and the opposition with song parodies, comic sketches, mock commercials and fake news updates. Tickets are $30;
Stay healthy and informed with seminars from the Rockville Senior Center in October. 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 in person, except
Rockville will honor veterans of our nation’s armed forces with a ceremony on Veterans Day, Friday, Nov. 11. The ceremony is planned for 11 a.m. at Veterans Park, at the intersection of MD 28 and Rockville Pike. Free parking will be available at Sandy Spring Bank, 611 Rockville Pike.
Celebrate Walktober this month in Rockville by experiencing our city on foot and transit while playing bingo. Walktober presents a wonderful opportunity to walk while the weather is still warm. Pedestrian Bingo, sponsored by the Rockville Pedestrian Advocacy Committee, provides a way to experience the city just as people who
Have you ever wondered what is written on that scroll in the hand of the fountain sculpture in front of the Red Brick Courthouse? Do you know the history of Rockville’s Baptist cemetery?
Rockville’s annual Antique and Classic Car Show returns Saturday, Oct. 15. The show’s 59th edition will be held 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at Rockville Civic Center Park, 603 Edmonston Drive.The hills of Rockville Civic Center Park, home to the historic Glenview Mansion, offer a picturesque fall setting for collectors and enthusiasts
Rockville recently sent notices to nearly 8,300 city water customers requesting their help in determining and reporting the material used in their drinking water service lines. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s recent Lead and Copper Rule Revisions require water service
Thanks to D.C.-based artist Rose Jaffe, a vibrant mural now adorns the playground-facing wall of the Lincoln Park Community Center at 357 Frederick Ave. The mural features residents of all ages dancing, playing and moving together, alongside Maryland and Lincoln
Work is continuing on a comprehensive renovation and reconfiguration of the Rockville Swim and Fitness Center’s outdoor recreation pool. Improvements are being made to accessibility, amenities will be modernized, and infrastructure will provide new recreational features and pools for swimmers
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