With a smile that welcomes visitors to City Hall and a friendly voice directing calls on the city’s main telephone line, Nadege Dogbo started in July as an administrative assistant and switchboard operator. But she’s by no means new to the City of Rockville. We asked her a few questions
Centers Hold Halloween Events Halloween is nearly here and Rockville has events for families, from the very young to seniors. Mini-Creep A HalloweenHeld at Croydon Creek Nature Center from 10-11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 21, and just for the little ones aged 2-6. Wear a costume and enjoy games, crafts, a
Capitol Comedy presents “Two Cheers for Democracy” 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21. Lose your blues and keep your composure with Capitol Comedy’s “Two Cheers for Democracy.” Six performers send up the Biden administration and the opposition with song parodies, comic sketches, mock commercials and fake news updates. Tickets are $30;
Stay healthy and informed with seminars from the Rockville Senior Center in October. 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. Activities are in person, except
For Close to 50 Years, Drive has Encouraged Heartfelt Giving For nearly a half century, through the Holiday Drive, Rockville has sponsored outreach that brings the community together each year to provide food baskets, gift certificates and toys to needy Rockville families throughout the Thanksgiving and December holidays.
Upcoming free, virtual presentations from Rockville’s Climate Solutions Speaker Series will explore energy efficiency and how to reduce waste at home.
Drive-Up and Drop-Off Collection is Oct. 29 at the RCPD Station The Rockville City Police Department offers a safe, free and anonymous way to dispose of unwanted prescription drugs during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 29.
Have you ever wondered what is written on that scroll in the hand of the fountain sculpture in front of the Red Brick Courthouse? Do you know the history of Rockville’s Baptist cemetery?
Celebrate Walktober this month in Rockville by experiencing our city on foot and transit while playing bingo. Walktober presents a wonderful opportunity to walk while the weather is still warm. Pedestrian Bingo, sponsored by the Rockville Pedestrian Advocacy Committee, provides a way to experience the city just as people who
City Collects Leaves October to Mid-December Rockville will vacuum leaves from neighborhood curbs in two rounds, beginning Monday, Oct. 17. Rake leaves next to, but out of, roadways, gutters and bike lanes, and away from parked vehicles. Leaves should be raked by 6 a.m. on the first day of their
Rockville’s community warmth and holiday spirit were on display during the 2022 Holiday Drive, with 223 donors donating $40,829 in cash to families and people in need throughout November and December. This was the first year the Holiday Drive returned
In a continuing effort to reduce the number of speeding vehicles in Rockville neighborhoods, the Rockville City Police Department will begin deployment this month of speed monitoring systems in the 900 block of Veirs Mill Road, near the intersection with
Rockville’s Mayor and Council will consider in February several recommendations from the city’s Charter Review Commission that could change the city’s voting age, the size of Mayor and Council and other elements of city elections.
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