Category: Culture and Recreation
Health and Wellness Coming Up in April at the Senior Center
Stay healthy, informed and entertained with seminars and events from the Rockville Senior Center in April. 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.
Hometown Holidays to Make Memorial Day Weekend Great at RedGate
Save the Date for May 25-26 for the City’s Annual Music Fest Mark your calendars for the Hometown Holidays Music Fest from noon-7 p.m. Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26 at RedGate Park. The annual free festival will feature two stages, food and beverages, and activities for kids. Once
Chesnutt to Retire After Decade as Head of Rockville Rec and Parks
After more than a decade at the helm of Rockville’s Department of Recreation and Parks as director, Tim Chesnutt has announced he will retire Wednesday, May 15. During his service, Chesnutt oversaw the first dedicated pickleball-only courts in Montgomery County at Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park, as well as a new
Revitalizing Recreation: The Benefits of Rockville’s Pool Renovation Project
One of summer’s most popular features — the outside recreation pool at the Rockville Swim and Fitness Center — will be transformed into a state-of-the-art swimming experience in time for 2025’s pool season. The project will involve a complete renovation and reconfiguration of the outdoor recreation pool areas, including improvements
Balance, Breathing and Better Health Through Chinese Medicine, This Month at the Senior Center
Stay healthy, informed and entertained with seminars and events from the Rockville Senior Center in March. Register with the course number at www.rockvillemd.gov/registration. Learn about 60plus 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.
Rockville Civic Ballet to Celebrate Half Century
Company to be Recognized by Mayor and Council The Rockville Civic Ballet, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, will receive a certificate of recognition from the Mayor and Council at their April 29 meeting. The certificate will be presented to Rockville Civic Ballet directors Eleanor Simpson and Erin
Register Now for Spring Sports
Register Now for Spring Sports Looking to connect while competing on the field? The City of Rockville’s adult and youth sports leagues are now recruiting for spring play. Spring leagues available are: men’s softball; co-rec softball; co-rec indoor volleyball; co-rec outdoor sand volleyball; co-rec kickball; and co-rec soccer. Game nights
Rockville Seeks Feedback on Beall Avenue Mural Art Project
The city wants your input on how best to integrate artistic elements into a broader roadway improvement project for Beall Avenue to improve traffic and pedestrian safety in the area. Public input is being sought through an online survey at surveymonkey.com/r/BeallAvenueAsphaltArt. The City of Rockville, in partnership with VisArts, was
Performers and Sponsors Wanted for Rockville Pride
Rockville is seeking performers and sponsors to help celebrate its LGBTQ community during the eighth annual Rockville Pride festival. Hosted by the city’s Human Rights Commission, Rockville Pride will be held Sunday, June 2 in Rockville Town Square Park. Interested in performing or becoming a sponsor? The deadline for performers
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Take the Zoning Ordinance Rewrite Survey
Rockville is rewriting its zoning ordinance and updating its zoning map. Interested in learning more or joining a focus group to share your thoughts? Let us know by taking a brief 3-5 question survey on the project’s Engage Rockville page.
Rockville City Police Chief Victor V. Brito Resigns
Rockville City Manager Jeff Mihelich released the following statement: On Friday, October 18, 2024, Victor V. Brito submitted his resignation as chief of the Rockville City Police Department after six years of service to the Rockville community. His last day
Rockville Named No. 1 Small City in Maryland
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
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