Montgomery Village News Articles

Adopt a new furry friend any day of the week

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Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center (MCASAC) in Derwood, 7315 Muncaster Mill Road, will be open for adoptions 7 days a week beginning Sunday, Jan. 14.

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Montgomery Village ladies are invited to join local ladies social club

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If one of your goals for 2024 is to get to know a friendly group of local women who share your interest in enjoying fun activities and learning new things, then here is your opportunity.

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Metro eliminates $2 SmarTrip card fee for seniors

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Metro’s Board of Directors has approved the elimination of the $2 fee on Senior SmarTrip® cards. Beginning on Tuesday, Jan. 16, Senior SmarTrip cards will be issued at no cost to customers ages 65 and older.

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Give Thanks by Giving Blood to the NIH Blood Bank

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The Clinical Center at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is seeking blood donors to fill its blood and platelet bank for child and adult patients.

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WGTS 91.9 FM Christian music team is coming to Gaithersburg

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Meet the WGTS 91.9 radio team on Tuesday, Oct. 17, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the parking lot of Gaithersburg Presbyterian Church (GPC), 610 South Frederick Avenue.

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Learn ways to protect the environment around your home

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On Sunday, Oct. 15, 1 to 4 p.m., East Gaithersburg United presents an “EGU Environmental Forum.” This special virtual event offers workshops, presentations and a Q&A session.

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Free community event: Exploring Brain Health and Dementia

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While living with dementia or caring for someone with this disease can be challenging to navigate, individuals can turn to spirituality for understanding and hope.

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Montgomery County students ride free with county’s Youth Cruiser Card

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Montgomery County Ride On Buses, including Ride On ExtRa, Ride On Flex and Flash buses, are free for county residents aged 5 to 18 (or older if still enrolled in high school). The Youth Cruiser SmarTrip® card provides free rides throughout the year and replaces the need to use school IDs on the bus. The card also waives fares on most Metro buses that operate around the county.

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Share a book, take a book from the Little Free Library

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Books have become a little more accessible in Montgomery Village. On Tuesday, August 22, Girl Scout Troop #5121 installed a Little Free Library near the notice boards outside of the main entrance at Lake Marion Community Center.

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Whetstone Community Center tennis court renovation approved at July MVF Board meeting

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During the Thursday July 27, Montgomery Village Foundation (MVF) Board of Directors meeting, the Board authorized Executive Vice President (EVP) Mike Conroy to enter into a contractual agreement with Pro Recreation, LLC DBA Sport Systems to renovate the tennis courts at Whetstone Community Center.

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Recognizing more than 100 years of combined service from Gaithersburg Meals On Wheels volunteers

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On July 11, volunteers, family members and friends gathered at Asbury Methodist Village to recognize three Gaithersburg Meals On Wheels volunteers. Senator Nancy King (also a resident of Montgomery Village) presented the citations. In the late 1980s to early 1990s, Senate King coordinated Gaithersburg Meals On Wheels and served on its Board. Here is a brief background on the three recognized volunteers.

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New native plants at North Creek Nature Center

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On Saturday, April 22, in celebration of Earth Day, the Montgomery Village Garden Club and the Montgomery Village Foundation worked together to bring more native plants to North Creek Lake.

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In memoriam – Terry O’Grady

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On November 28, East Village resident and former East Village Homes Corporation (EVHC) President Terry O’Grady passed away after a back-and-forth battle with cancer. Terry...

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Upcoming Lakeforest Mall meetings

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WRS, Inc. will present their latest plan for Lakeforest Mall at 1 p.m. on Wed., Jan. 4, 2023 at Asbury Methodist Village - Rosborough Theatre, 409...

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Letter to the Editor - Jane Wilder

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I would like to thank the Montgomery Village Foundation (MVF) Board of Directors for coordinating the donation of the beautiful Cherry tree in...

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Montgomery Village Rotary Club keeps on giving

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Did you know your local Rotary Chapter has been raising money (more than $400,000) for local charities since 1982? Montgomery Village residents may not be...

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Weatherization grants still available

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Make your home more energy efficient, more comfortable and lower your energy bills! Apply now for free weatherization grants for upgrades to your home.

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What's happening in my neighborhood?

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Homes corporations and condominium associations send updates of items happening in their specific communities to the Village News for print. Check out what's happening in...

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MVF awards four scholarships to Village high school graduates

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The Montgomery Village Foundation (MVF) once again joined the Watkins Mill and Gaithersburg High Schools’ Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) to continue the MVF Scholarship...

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County Executive visits Montgomery Village Health Care Center during National Nursing Assistant week

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Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich visited the Nursing Assistant staff at Montgomery Village Health Care Center in honor of National Nursing Assistant...

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