Category: Culture and Recreation

City Legislative Priorities: Schools, Seniors, Fighting Climate Change and Protecting Homes

December 21, 2020

Maryland General Assembly’s 90-Day Session Begins Jan. 13 Rockville’s 2021 state legislative priorities include education funding, opposition to the state’s plan to widen Interstate 270, a noise barrier, combating climate change, an independent congressional redistricting commission and more. The 2021 state legislative session runs from Jan. 13-April 12 in Annapolis.

Destress, Ramp Up Your Exercise and Go with Your Gut Virtually, with the Senior Center

December 1, 2020

Stay home but also stay well with online seminars from the Rockville Senior Center in December. For details, visit www.rockvillemd.gov/recreation. You can register online, call 240-314-8800 or email seniorcenter@rockvillemd.gov for more information. Sessions are free unless otherwise noted. Blood Pressure Session 4: Stress Reduction. Breathing exercises and meditation can lower

Virtual MLK Day Celebration to Feature Week of Service

December 1, 2020

Rockville will honor Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and legacy in January when the city holds its 49th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration virtually and participates in a week of activities as part of Montgomery County’s 26th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service.

Ground Cleared, Construction Underway on New Skate Park

November 10, 2020

Construction is taking shape at the new Rockville skate park, with concrete being poured over the course of the next couple of months.

Have A Happy Halloween, Rockville: Here’s How!

October 9, 2020

Pumpkin Carving Contest, Drive Through Candy Collection and Car Competition Halloween is on in Rockville!

Create with VisArts at Rockville Town Square

September 28, 2020

Bring your inner artist to Town Square on Thursday evenings through October and take part in VisArts’ outdoor CREATE art labs. CREATE labs are from 4:45-6:45 p.m. each Thursday through Oct. 22 at the square, at 131 Gibbs St. Participants must register to take part. (For more information, and to

Reduce Stress, Combat Loneliness and Ease Back Pain, This Month at the Senior Center

September 28, 2020

Stay home but also stay well with online seminars from the Rockville Senior Center in October. For details, visit www.rockvillemd.gov/recreation. You can register online, call 240-314-8800 or emailseniorcenter@rockvillemd.gov for more information.

Art Installations in Rockville Highlight Impact of Opioid Addiction

September 22, 2020

Works Are Part of Rockville Goes Purple Campaign Local artist Suzanne Firstenberg has brought her installations “Unforgotten” (created with art therapist Sheila Berman) to Rockville City Hall and “Eyes” to Rockville Town Square. Both speak to the struggle of opioid addiction in the community.

In-Person Outdoor Camps, Beginning in July, Now Registering

June 29, 2020

Registration is now open for Park Adventures, Rockville’s in-person camps outdoors, where kids will be able to enjoy sports, games, crafts and nature activities. Sessions will run 9 a.m.-noon for two weeks, with new sessions each week from July 13-Aug. 3.

Mayor and Council Help Theater Arts During Tough Times

June 29, 2020

The Mayor and Council recently issued $15,000 in one-time grants to Rockville’s resident theater companies to help them weather the COVID-19 emergency. Rockville Little Theatre, Rockville Musical Theatre and the Victorian Lyric Opera Company, which perform seasonally at the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, each received $5,000. The resident companies are

Robert E. Dawson Appointed as Rockville’s Corporate Counsel

July 21, 2021

Will Become Next City Attorney on Admission to Md. Bar The Rockville Mayor and Council appointed Virginia attorney Robert E. Dawson as the city’s corporate counsel at their Monday, June 19 meeting, a title he will hold until he is

Mayor and Council Approve Increases to Parking Fines

July 13, 2021

Increase Fines for Parking Near Fire Hydrants, in Fire Lanes and Handicap Spaces Motorists could face significantly higher fines for illegally parking near fire hydrants, in fire lanes or in designated handicap parking spaces after the Mayor and Council approved

Comp Plan Discussion Continues

July 2, 2021

Adoption Planned for Early August The Mayor and Council are continuing to discuss parts of the Rockville 2040 Comprehensive Plan, leading up to its possible adoption in August.

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