Over four decades, Rockville has served its older community at the Rockville Senior Center, a converted elementary school at 1150 Carnation Drive. The city will be celebrating this 40-year milestone with events throughout July.
The Mayor and Council cut the ribbon to open two new soccer courts at Welsh Park on Wednesday, June 29. The courts are the first dedicated soccer courts of their kind in Rockville. They are adjacent to the park’s tennis courts, and Rockville Swim and Fitness Center, at 355 Martins
City government will be closed Monday, July 4 for Independence Day. The following city facilities will be closed: City Hall; Lincoln Park, Thomas Farm and Twinbrook communitycenters; the Rockville Senior Center; Croydon Creek Nature Center and the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre and box office, which are closed Mondays; Glenview Mansion
A Rockville tradition, the city’s annual Independence Day celebration, returns to King Farm on Monday, July 4 with music, fireworks, food and fun. Hosted by the Mayor and Council, the celebration will once again be held at the 26-acre Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park, 1800 Piccard Drive, in King Farm, which
The City of Rockville will join Montgomery County to celebrate Juneteenth at a special event featuring live music, food, art, films and awards from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, June 18 at the BlackRock Center for the Arts, at 12901 Town Commons Drive in Germantown. The Montgomery County Office of Human
May is Older Americans Month and the Rockville Senior Center is planning activities and programs to celebrate. The Mayor and Council are scheduled to proclaim May as Older Americans Month at their Monday, May 2 meeting. Find video of the proclamation at www.youtube.com/cityofrockville.
Rockville Little Theatre presents “She Stoops to Conquer.” 8 p.m. May 6 and 7; 2 p.m. May 1 and 8 at F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 603 Edmonston Drive. This Oliver Goldsmith romp of mistaken identities has delighted audiences for over two centuries. Directed by Jennifer Georgia. Tickets are $22; $20
Stay home and stay healthy with free online seminars from the Rockville Senior Center in May and June. 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.
Earth Month may be over, but earth-friendly activities continue year-round. Here’s what’s on deck for May: Sunday, May 1: Invasive Species Pull, 1:30-3:30 p.m. at Croydon Creek Nature Center. Help remove invasive plant species and improve the Hayes Forest Preserve. SSL hours available. Register for course #22666 at www.rockvillemd.gov/registration.
Rockville Farmers Market opens for the season on Saturday, May 14 and will provide a dollar-for-dollar match for customers using their federal nutrition benefits.
Rockville is part of the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Actions we take in our own backyards can have a significant impact on the health, habitat and wildlife of local waterways, and eventually the Chesapeake Bay. Help Rockville celebrate Chesapeake Bay Awareness
Kina Campbell joined the city in April as the new Permit and Inspection Services Division chief, bringing with her more than 25 years of experience in the building permitting and construction industry. We asked her a few questions to get
Rockville Housing Enterprises opened its wait list in April for the Housing Choice Voucher program, project-based voucher programs and public housing program. Apply for the waitlist: Find the online portal at myportal.rockvillehe.org and follow the instructions provided.
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