Community Organizations Invited to Apply for Grants
November 27, 2023
The City of Rockville provides grants annually to local organizations that partner with the city to enhance quality of life for Rockville residents.
Category: Culture and Recreation
$25,000 Bloomberg Arts Grant Will Create Safer City Streets
November 27, 2023
The City of Rockville is among 25 cities in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, chosen from an extensive pool of 200 applicants, that have been awarded Asphalt Art Initiative grants through Bloomberg Philanthropies. In collaboration with VisArts, the city will use the $25,000 Bloomberg grant to integrate artistic elements and
Rockville Holiday Drive Continues into Gift-Giving Season
November 27, 2023
Donations are being accepted for the 2023 Holiday Drive, Rockville’s annual push to help the community’s hundreds of children and families in need during the holiday and gift-giving season. In what has become an annual tradition, businesses, individuals, civic groups, schools, foundations and the faith community, as well as individuals,
Be Thankful for Fall Flavor at the Rockville Farmers Market
October 30, 2023
Bring local farm-fresh fall flavor to your Thanksgiving with produce from regional growers/producers at the Rockville Farmers Market.
Better Balance, Better Breathing and Celebrating Friendsgiving, This Month at the Senior Center
October 30, 2023
Stay healthy, informed and entertained with seminars and events from the Rockville Senior Center in November. 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.
Performances and Events, This November at the Rockville Civic Center
October 30, 2023
Rockville Musical Theatre Presents “Young Frankenstein” 8 p.m. Nov. 3, 4, 10 and 11; 2 p.m. Nov. 5 and 12.
Sharpen your Skates (or Just Rent a Pair): The Town Square Ice Rink is Open! Tree Lighting to be Held Dec. 1
October 30, 2023
The Rockville Town Square ice rink is open for the season at 131 Gibbs St. At 7,200 square feet and 120 feet long, the rink is the largest outdoor rink in Montgomery County and has been an annual winter attraction for more than a decade. Rink hours are noon-10 p.m.
Interactive Historical Walking Tours Improved and Expanded
October 30, 2023
Two interactive historical walking tours of Rockville now have an updated and improved online experience, with better navigation, additional locations and audio descriptions of the sites. Rockville’s history is unveiled through the Historic Rockville Tour and African-American Heritage Walking Tour. Signs at each location provide historical information to complement the
Native ‘Tree-Bates’: Get $150 for Planting Native Trees
October 30, 2023
Native trees are beautiful, provide important habitat for birds and other wildlife, and help absorb stormwater runoff and pollutants. Rockville residents can receive a $150 rebate per tree from the city for planting native trees and up to a maximum of $5,000 in rebates across all rebate options. Eligible properties
Rockville to Host Salute to Service at Veterans Day Ceremony
October 30, 2023
Rockville will honor veterans of our nation’s armed forces with a ceremony at 11 a.m. on Veterans Day, Saturday, Nov. 11. The ceremony is planned for Veterans Park, at the intersection of MD 28 and Rockville Pike. Free parking will be available at Sandy Spring Bank, 611 Rockville Pike.
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Fall Outreach Coming for Zoning Ordinance Update
September 18, 2024
Members of the community will this month be able to learn more about the ongoing update to the zoning ordinance. Workshops will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 17 (virtually) and Tuesday, Oct. 22 (in person at the
New Schedule on the Way for Rockville Mayor and Council Meetings, Starting Oct. 7
September 17, 2024
Changes are coming to Rockville Mayor and Council meetings, beginning Monday, Oct. 7. Visit www.rockvillemd.gov/mayorcouncil for information about meetings and agenda, and to sign up for drop-ins. Mayor and Council meetings and proclamation presentations are broadcast on Rockville 11, channel
City’s Climate Action Projects Get a Boost from Grants
August 30, 2024
The summer saw Rockville receive grants that will allow the city to continue progress on its Climate Action Plan. The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments Transportation Planning Board approved$371,000 for the city to install up to four bikeshare stations in
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