The Marquis de Lafayette will be the focus in the latest installment of the Glenview Mansion and Peerless Rockville Speaker Series. The free, in-person presentation will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9 at Glenview Mansion at Rockville Civic Center Park, 603 Edmonston Drive. Patricia Maclay, a lifetime member
Rockville’s 2025 summer camp season is just around the corner — get ready to start planning your adventure! Information will be online Friday, Jan. 31 at www.rockvillemd.gov/life. Give your kids the gift of unforgettable memories and stories that will last a lifetime. Summer Blast Camps are back and will feature
Stay healthy, informed and entertained with seminars and events from the Rockville Senior Center in January. 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.
The F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre and Social Hall is closed for Americans with Disability Act improvements through Monday, Sept. 1. Box office operations will continue at the Rockville Civic Center Cottage on Wednesday, Jan. 8, and will sell tickets to off-site performances for the Rockville Little Theatre and the Victorian
Celebrate Rockville’s Asian cultures at the city’s Lunar New Year celebration. The annual celebration will be held from 3-5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 1, at Rockville High School, 2100 Baltimore Road. Multicultural performances will be presented from 3:30-4:45 p.m. The celebration will also include interactive displays, crafts for kids and
The Frederick-Rockville-Gaithersburg region has come in ninth out of 20 large communities ranked as the most arts-vibrant nationwide. SMU DataArts, the National Center for Arts Research, released its ninth Arts Vibrancy Index in December, which identifies the 40 most arts-vibrant communities in the United States. “Rockville, along with its neighbors
Rockville’s always-busy parks crews have been hard at work across the city, but also in Dogwood Park, at 800 Monroe St., where they recently restored the park’s centerpiece statue of Walter “Big Train” Johnson, one of the most accomplished baseball pitchers of all time. The statue, created by Nickelsville, Virginia-based
Congratulations to the Rockville-Montgomery Swim Club, a joint program between the Rockville and Montgomery County recreation departments, for being named by USA Swimming the No. 9 swim team in the United States for 2024 out of 2,800 registered clubs. RMSC was also recognized as a Gold Medal Club by USA
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 Park history, and welcoming words in multiple languages. Funded by
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 of all ages and abilities. Last month, concrete was poured
Rockville is offering a free four-part financial empowerment series this July as part of the BankOn Rockville program to help residents strengthen their money management skills and prepare for future financial goals. BankOn is an initiative that connects low- to
The Fourth of July is a time to celebrate. But leave the fireworks to the professionals.The private use and possession of fireworks, including sparklers, is illegal in Montgomery County and carries a fine of up to $1,000 and/or six months
Rockville Swim and Fitness Center’s Outdoor Pool Reopens Rockville made waves this summer with the reopening of the outdoor recreation pool at the Rockville Swim and Fitness Center, following a transformative renovation project aimed at enhancing access, safety and enjoyment
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