Celebrations will mark the opening of a new destination in the city — the Rock East District, which gathers Rockville’s artists, professionals, makers and tradespeople together into a defined geographic location. The district, which runs along East Gude Drive from Frederick Road to Norbeck Drive, includes more than 60 area
Rocktobierfest returns to Rockville Town Center on Saturday, Oct. 2 for a day of bands, beers and getting back to gathering together. In its fifth year, the free outdoor festival, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m., will include three stages of live music, food, beer sales by local breweries, and an artisans
Fidos and fidesses will be back on deck this month at the Rockville Swim and Fitness Center’s recreation pool. That’s right — Doggie Dip Day has returned! For only $5 per pooch, your fur baby will be able to splash around at one of the city’s most-loved events. Humans can
The Montgomery County Lynching Memorial Project invites the public to a remembrance pilgrimage walk and soil collection ceremony on Sunday, Sept. 26. The walk and ceremony will memorialize two men who were lynched in Rockville. John Diggs-Dorsey, a man in his early 20s from Darnestown, was dragged from the county
The City of Rockville’s Cultural Arts Commission wants to know how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the city’s arts communities and if it can help. The commission will hold a virtual listening session from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13. The commission wishes to hear from groups that provide arts and
The Glenview Mansion and Peerless Rockville Speaker Series will highlight the history of the Rockville Science Center in a virtual presentation at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9. Bob Ekman, trustee president, will take attendees on a pictorial journey through “30 years of Growth, Providing Opportunities to Engage in Science and
Stay home and stay well with free online seminars from the Rockville Senior Center in September. Register with the course number online at www.rockvillemd.gov/registration. Learn more about 60-plus programs, courses, activities and services at www.rockvillemd.gov/seniorcenter or calling 240-314-8800. Sessions are free and run from 1-2 p.m., except where noted.
The F. Scott Fitzgerald Literary Festival will honor prolific award-winning author John Edgar Wideman, on Saturday, Oct. 30, with the 2021 F. Scott Fitzgerald Award for Outstanding Achievement in American Literature. The award has been presented to some of America’s most distinguished writers, including Richard Russo, Annie Proulx, Norman Mailer,
Rockville’s annual Antique and Classic Car show returns Saturday, Oct. 16 after a one-year pandemic pause. The 59th annual show will be held 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at Rockville Civic Center Park, 603 Edmonston Drive. Rockville Civic Center Park offers a picturesque fall setting for collectors and enthusiasts to share memories
City government will be closed Monday, Sept. 6 in observance of Labor Day.
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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