It’s been a while since I’ve had time to update Gaithersburg Local with more news concerning Gaithersburg, Maryland, but what better to return with than info about the 61st Annual Montgomery County Agricultural Fair!

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About 6 months ago we reported on the newly installed speed cameras that many of us are used to seeing all over the county. Captain John Damskey explains the policies and benefits of the speed cameras and states his case for why he thinks we really do need them. Followed by questions from Council members.

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The Kentlands Community Foundation, in partnership with the City of Gaithersburg, announces on-line registration beginning July 1, 2009 for the 16th annual 5K Race, set for Saturday, September 5. This USATF Certified 5K course winds through the award-winning and scenic New Urbanism neighborhoods of the Kentlands and Lakelands, featuring two water stops and live entertainment along the course. Not only is it the area’s largest 5K Race event, but the Race allows its charitable host, the Kentlands Community Foundation, to make a significant impact on the lives of local residents in need through its annual donation to local charities. As a nonprofit and philanthropic community-based organization, the Foundation has given nearly $100,000 back to the community since 1994. The 5K Race also serves as the opening event for Maryland’s annual Senior Olympics.

RACE REGISTRATION: Register on-line at www.kentlands.org for the 5K Run, Walk, Kids Fun Runs and Maryland Senior Olympic participants.

Participants can also register by downloading the form and mailing it to:

Kentlands Community Foundation
267 Kentlands Blvd, #200
Gaithersburg, MD 20878

REGISTRATION FOR SENIOR OLYMPICS PARTICIPANTS (Age 50 and above):
All Maryland residents age 50 or older as of December 31, 2009 will automatically be entered to compete as a Maryland Senior Olympic entrant in this year’s race. Please note: The registration fees associated with this event allow entrance into the Maryland Senior Olympics 5K event only. Additional registration fees apply for participation in other Maryland Senior Olympic events.

QUESTIONS? Call Bridget Ryder, Kentlands Community Foundation Director at 301-926-6636 or email Kentlands@kentlands.org.

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Update – June 26: The RAINDATE for the Germantown Glory fireworks at the Soccerplex has changed to July 6th at 7PM. Again, this is for the rain check event only.

Just like every other year that I can remember, Gaithersburg will be firing off fireworks from the Montgomery County Fairgrounds on July 4th. Gates open at 5PM, but keep in mind that there is no parking allowed at the grounds, and Perry Parkway will be closed. Between 7 and 9PM there will be a free concert by Free Spirit, “one of the top dance bands in Washington DC”, as well as remarks from the Mayor, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the National Anthem.

For more info about 4th of July festivities in Gaithersburg see the Fairgrounds website.

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As always, concerts at the City Hall Concert Pavillion are Free! Come out and enjoy a nice day under the shade of the trees on the Concert Pavilion lawn.

Monday, June 1, 2009 at 10:30 am

Alphabet Soup

“Alphabet Soup’s own wacky chefs cook up lots of great ideas for kids. It’s interactive fun with a message of good nutrition.”

Thursday, June 4, 2009 at 10:30 am

Alphabet Dancer

“Mr. Towson, the original Barkley the Muppet Dog on Sesame Street, uses his body to form all 26 letters of the alphabet while speaking poetically about words that begin with each letter.”
www.alphabetdancer.com

Saturday, June 6, 2009 from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m

Jubilation Day:  A Celebration of Gospel Music

Enjoy hours of inspiring and uplifting songs and dance in the gospel style.  The unique American art form gave rise to jazz, blues, R&B and rock and roll.  Performances by local and regional groups.  Food and crafts available for purchase.

June 6th also happens to be Hunger Awareness Day, so don’t forget to give, if you can.

Happy Memorial Day to everyone in Gaithersburg, and across the country, and to our men and women stationed overseas.  Not often enough do we take time to think about the sacrifices the people in the armed services make everyday. If you have the time, try to make it out to Christman Park to honor those that have died for us and our country.

The City of Gaithersburg joins with the nation in honoring all who have given their lives in military service at a very special Memorial Day Observance on Saturday, May 30, 2009 at 11 a.m. at Christman Park.  The public is invited to join the Mayor, members of the City Council, City staff, and honored guests in a tribute to Gaithersburg’s sons and daughters who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.

Special guest speaker will be Colonel Katherine N. Miller, Commander of the Army Corrections Command and United States Deputy Provost Marshal General.  The patriotic ceremony will include words and music to commemorate the occasion, as well as a solemn wreath-laying ceremony.  At the event guests will also be invited to fill out a card for our Book of Tribute, honoring friends and family who serve.

The City of Gaithersburg is once again supporting the efforts of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), which adopts various units deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq.  At the observance we will be collecting items to send overseas as part of the Adopt-A-Unit program.  Items most needed include:  Powdered drink mixes, Silly String (to detect lasers in a room), cherry flavored Chapstick, men’s undershirts, boxers and briefs, flypaper, cans of salted nuts, travel size toothbrushes, toothpaste, soaps, shampoos and lotions, Ziploc bags, trail mixes, disposable cameras, and AA and AAA batteries.

The VFW will also accept cash and check donations for postage & calling cards, which they purchase in bulk at a discounted price.  Please make checks payable to VFW Post #9862.  Donations can be dropped off at the City’s Memorial Day Service or between 4 and 9 p.m. at the VFW John M. Carter Post #9862, 211K N. Frederick Avenue (behind the 7-11 in the Duvall Center), Gaithersburg, MD  20877, 301-948-0781.

Christman Park, named for Lt. William J. Christman III, a Gaithersburg resident who was killed in Vietnam, is located at 304 West Deer Park Road in Gaithersburg.  Groups or individuals interested in attending or participating should contact Dorthy Winder at 301-258-6350 or email her at dwinder@gaithersburgmd.gov.

Thanks to ba1969 from sxc.hu for the image!

31 S Summit Ave Gaithersburg, MD 20877

As always, concerts at the City Hall Concert Pavillion are Free! This is the first of many concerts at the Concert Pavillion and we will be posting weekly updates with who is performing. For more information on the events you can visit the Concert Pavilion page.

These are great events for the kids, and even better for the parents. The weather has been fantastic the last couple weeks so go get some fresh air with the kids at the Concert Pavilion. It’s also a good way to get ready for Memorial Day and summer as a whole.

Support your local musicians!

Saturday, May 30, 2009 at 7 p.m.

Still Surfin’ Beach Boys Tribute Band
www.stillsurfin.com

“The music of the Beach Boys as true to form as the originals! Still Surfin’ features the incredible five part harmonies for which the Beach Boys are famous.”

Somebody over at Metro had the idea to leap ahead into the future to deliver important Metro safety and etiquette, but more importantly, comedy and laughs. On May 16th, Metro sent out a press release with the following video.

A polite young anarchist gives up his seat for an elderly fellow.

“Welcome aboard Metrorail and thanks for riding with us,” says an animated flight attendant in the aisle of a Metrorail car in Metro’s latest video, If Trains were Planes.

The roughly three-minute, animated video is modeled after the “brief safety presentations” seen on many airplanes. After welcoming riders, the Metro “flight attendant” informs passengers about courteous behaviors that make for a more pleasant trip for everyone, including using headphones while listening to music, keeping conversations at a reasonable volume, and observing the no eating, drinking and smoking ban. She also points out the priority seats near the middle doors, which are intended for individuals with disabilities or senior citizens.

While humorous in tone, the video also delivers important safety messages. It reminds riders not to block train doors, and draws attention to the emergency exits and emergency evacuation instructions posted inside rail cars. In the event of an emergency, “remain calm and listen to crew member instructions,” the flight attendant says.

If you’ve played the Sims, used public transportation, or have an average sense of humor, this video was probably boring for you from the start. You can’t really hold it against them though. Because how entertaining can the Metro really be?

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The Gazette recently reported that the city Gaithersburg and the Charter behind the fairgrounds have shown interest in relocating the now 62.3 acre property. The 60 year old facility is located when the town center of Gaithersburg was originally planned.

The way this particular area of Gaithersburg has grown, it just doesn’t make sense to have the fairgrounds located here. If you’ve ever tried to drive anywhere close to the Gaithersburg Square/Lakeforest during any event, the Agricultural Fair in particular, you know how much of a pain it is to navigate.

Beyond DC believes that this is a great time for a different kind of development for this area. Especially with the Corridor Cities Transitway underway, and the Watkins Mill Town Center just a little North on Frederick RD/355.

Whatever does happen, I firmly believe that the area surround the Fairgrounds needs a major facelift. Lakeforest isn’t much more than a parking lot for the surrounding car dealerships these days. Hopefully some new life will be brought into the area soon.

For more information on upcoming developments in the area, Beyond DC has a great resource.

Thanks to Melanie Phung for the beautiful aerial shot of the fairgrounds

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(Gaithersburg, MD) — Richie Image Services and Clover Retail Boutique will be coming together to hold a “How to Look Hot Party” featuring tips on makeup and skin care with a free skin analysis that will allow you to see the deeper layers of your skin. There will be a broad selection of upscale designer clothing at the Clover Retail Boutique- a top 100 winner in the W*USA 9 A-List. For this one day event only you will receive a 10% discount on anything from Clover. There will be a raffle at the end of the event, and three winners will be chosen to win a free service.

Who: Clover Retail Boutique & Richie Image Services

What: How to Look Hot Party

Where: 502 Main St. Gaithersburg, MD. 20878

When: 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM -Thursday, March 12, 2009

Why: To Teach all the Fabulous Woman of the World How to Look and Feel their Best.

Open to public from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Private Cocktail Shopping Party: 6:00 PM to 8: 00PM (invite only – $20/can be redeemable for Richie Image Services/products.) Contact Richie Image Services at 571-332-3170 by 5 PM on March 9th to accept your invite: http://howtolookhotparty.eventbrite.com. Tickets available at the door for $30.

Richie Image Services: Richie Image Services is an in demand image consulting firm serving the DC metropolitan area that specializes in the cosmetics, skin care, and fashion industries working nationwide with clients, cosmetic brands, designers, and entertainers.

Richie Image Services has been helping others with their imaging needs for nine years and has mastered the art of perfected skin and beautiful make-up looks. Clover Boutiques: Clover, a retail store in the Kentland’s, offers high-quality, contemporary, upscale, fashion-forward women’s clothing and accessories to the trendsetters of Montgomery County. Outstanding customer service and a personalized shopping experience inspires Clover’s clientele to assemble unique and creative wardrobes of fun, fabulous, and feminine clothing.

New Items & Hot Trends!

Richie Image Services: Miracle Crème

Clover: One Shoulder Looks
Maxi Dresses are everywhere!
Romantic Ruffles
Bright Neon Colors: Yellow, Greens & Pinks
The Boob Tube (so simple, yet SO useful!)

Old Favorites

Richie Image Services: Microdermabrasion system
Mineral Make up Kit
Anti Aging Eye Crème

Clover: Classic Denim (with an incredible fit), lots of capri’s for Spring! Higher rises are replacing the low-rises of yesterday.
Lightweight Layering Tees, but with color!

To learn more about Richie Image Services go to http://www.richiemakeup.com. For more information on Clover Retail Boutique go to http://www.shopclover.com