A Rockville tradition, the city’s annual Independence Day celebration, returns to King Farm on Monday, July 4 with music, fireworks, food 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
The City of Rockville will join Montgomery County to celebrate Juneteenth at a special event featuring live music, food, art, films and awards from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, June 18 at the BlackRock Center for the Arts, at 12901 Town Commons Drive in Germantown. The Montgomery County Office of Human
May is Older Americans Month and the Rockville Senior Center is planning activities and programs to celebrate. The Mayor and Council are scheduled to proclaim May as Older Americans Month at their Monday, May 2 meeting. Find video of the proclamation at www.youtube.com/cityofrockville.
Rockville Little Theatre presents “She Stoops to Conquer.” 8 p.m. May 6 and 7; 2 p.m. May 1 and 8 at F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 603 Edmonston Drive. This Oliver Goldsmith romp of mistaken identities has delighted audiences for over two centuries. Directed by Jennifer Georgia. Tickets are $22; $20
Stay home and stay healthy with free online seminars from the Rockville Senior Center in May and June. 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.
Earth Month may be over, but earth-friendly activities continue year-round. Here’s what’s on deck for May: Sunday, May 1: Invasive Species Pull, 1:30-3:30 p.m. at Croydon Creek Nature Center. Help remove invasive plant species and improve the Hayes Forest Preserve. SSL hours available. Register for course #22666 at www.rockvillemd.gov/registration.
Rockville Farmers Market opens for the season on Saturday, May 14 and will provide a dollar-for-dollar match for customers using their federal nutrition benefits.
Rockville is seeking performers and sponsors to help celebrate its LGBTQ community during the sixth annual Rockville Pride festival. Hosted by the city’s Human Rights Commission, Rockville Pride will feature a virtual event on Sunday June 5, and a celebration in Rockville Town Square Park from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, June
Save the Date for the City’s Memorial Day Weekend Celebration Rockville residents will reunite with neighbors as the city’s annual Memorial Day weekend festival moves to RedGate Park. Hometown Holidays: A Community Gathering will offer local entertainment, excellent food and a laid-back way to ease into summer.
Stay home and stay healthy with free online seminars from the Rockville Senior Center in April. Register with the course number at www.rockvilled.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
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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