Category: Culture and Recreation
Fall Registration Is Now Open
Find our guides at www.rockvillemd.gov/guide or in print at City Hall, community centers and libraries. Register for classes and activities online at www.rockvillemd.gov/register.
Jesmyn Ward to be Honored with F. Scott Fitzgerald Award
The 28th annual F. Scott Fitzgerald Literary Festival will honor author and two-time National Book Award winner Jesmyn Ward with the F. Scott Fitzgerald Award for Outstanding Achievement in American Literature. Since 1996, the award has been presented to some of America’s most distinguished writers, including Richard Russo, Annie Proulx,
Rockville’s Car Show Returns in October to Rewind Some Sweet Rides
The Rockville Antique and Classic Car Show, a city tradition for more than six decades, rolls into Rockville Civic Center Park on Saturday, Oct. 19. The show will be held 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the picturesque park at 603 Edmonston Drive. Home to the historic Glenview Mansion, the hills of
F. Scott Theater to Close for Upgrades to Accessibility, Sound
The F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre and its social hall will close for nine months in late December for renovations that will improve accessibility and sound. The venue will close Tuesday, Dec. 17 and reopen Sept. 1, 2025. The primary focus of the renovations is to improve safety and compliance with
Rocktobierfest Presents Ample Opportunity to ‘Oompah!’
Rocktobierfest returns to Rockville Town Center on Saturday, Sept. 28 for a Bavarian-themed bash featuring bands, beers and bratwurst. The sixth edition of the free festival, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m., will include two stages of live music, food, beer sales by local breweries, and an artisan shopping area. This popular
Celebrate Senior Center Month at Rockville Senior Center
The national celebration of Senior Center Month in September is all about “powering connections.” Where better to do that than the city’s hub of activity for the 65 and older community at the Rockville Senior Center? Register with the course number at www.rockvillemd.gov/registration. Learn about 60-plus programs, courses, activities and
Building a Better Recreation Pool
Outdoor Rec Pool to Close Aug. 16 for Renovations The Rockville Swim and Fitness Center’s outdoor recreation pool will close at 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, to allow a comprehensive renovation and reconfiguration to begin. These will include improvements to accessibility, and modernized amenities and infrastructure that will provide new
Go Around the World in a Day at the Senior Center
More than 20 countries will be represented through the Rockville Senior Center’s diverse membership in August. For International Day, 1-3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, celebrate Rockville’s local cultures with food, music and dance. Seniors who are interested in showcasing their culture through dance, music or photographs can contact Alexis D’Angelo
Peerless Presents: The Montgomery County Poor Farm and Rockville Images
Peerless Rockville in July presents the history of a home for people with disabilities and celebrates a half-century with a look at Rockville history through 50 photographs. The Glenview Mansion and Peerless Rockville Speaker Series presents “The Montgomery County Poor Farm: Its History and Its People” at 7 p.m. Thursday,
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Rockville City Hall and All City Facilities Closed Wednesday, Feb. 12
City Facilities to Close at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11 Rockville City Hall will operate as normal Tuesday, Feb. 11. All other city facilities will close at 6 p.m. Out of an abundance of caution, City Hall and all City
Rockville Mayor and Council Unanimously Adopt Town Center Master Plan
The Rockville Mayor and Council unanimously adopted the Town Center Master Plan during their Jan. 27 meeting, marking the final step of a nearly two-year process to shape the future of the city’s downtown core. The decision comes almost exactly
Presidents Day Brings Closures in Rockville
City government, including City Hall and most city facilities will be closed on Presidents Day, Monday, Feb. 17. The Rockville Swim and Fitness Center will be open for regular hours on Feb. 17. Visit www.rockvillemd.gov/swimcenter for details. All other city
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