“Life in Rockville” and “Adults 60+,” the city’s guides to recreational programs, throughout Rockville, are out and packed with the promise of spring! General registration begins Thursday, March 3. Find dozens of things to do from March to May: sports and leagues for all ages; aquatics and fitness programs; virtual
Peerless Rockville this month explores classical dances of India and, in honor of Women’s History Month, the story of a mother and daughter from Rockville who dared to defy gender restrictions.
Save the Date for Sunday, April 24 Rockville Science Day is back. After a two-year pandemic pause, the free popular event returns for an afternoon of rockets, robots, reptiles, chemistry and more from noon-5 p.m. Sunday, April 24 at Montgomery College, Rockville Campus, 51 Mannakee St.
The Mayor and Council have decided on a preferred concept for the future of the 131-acre RedGate Park from three initial concepts presented to them at their Monday, Feb. 7 work session. All three concepts prioritized nature-based amenities and passive recreation — activities such as connected trails for biking, hiking
Earth Day 2022 is Friday, April 22 and Rockville has an important environmental milestone to celebrate this year. Rockville joined the ranks of hundreds of U.S. cities on Jan. 10 as the Mayor and Council approved the city’s first plan for addressing climate change. Read more at www.rockville.gov/climate. Rockville will
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 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
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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