Showing posts with label Gaithersburg. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Gaithersburg. Show all posts

Saturday, April 11, 2020

Shopping During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Store policies are changing "daily" to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Check the company web site before you head out. Be aware that particular stores in the chain may have modified corporate polies even more. 

Common changes MAY include:

*   Hours of Operation:
  • Opening Early - special hours for seniors/handicapped. Each company decides what minimum age is considered senior. Some are using 60. Others are using 65.
  • Closing early - These may be everyday or select days.

*   Quantity Limits:
  • Hording Prevention invoked on high-demand items such as, toilet paper, cleaning products.

*   In-Store Social Distancing:
  • Limiting the number of shoppers allowed in stores at one time to manage occupancy limits.
  • One-way flow of traffic in aisles. Directional arrows to prevent shoppers from coming face-to-face.
    Please follow the signage!
  • Floor markers at checkout lines and other high-traffic areas to keep shoppers 6 feet apart.
    Please follow the signage!

*   Additional Hygiene measures:
  • Requesting shoppers to wear masks and/or gloves to protect workers and other shoppers.
  • Banning the use of personal reusable shopping bags by some stores to reduce “vulnerable touch points."
  •  Suspending the sale of deli meat sliced to order.
  • Closing food courts, self-serve salad, olive and soup bars.
    Note: Costco shut down coffee grinders.

*   What you can do:
  • Respect store rules and other shoppers by keeping your distance and waiting your turn.    
  • Wear a face mask and latex gloves. Contamination is more likely through touch.
  • Remove one glove at a time. Use the second glove to remove the first glove!
    Do not use your bare hand to remove the second glove.
  • Wash face mask (if appropriate material) and gloves when you get home.
  • Wipe down car steering wheel, keys, and door knobs, pens, styluses, etc.
  • Hand wash your reusable bags with an antibacterial cleaner, then air dry.
    

Citations

Sunday, May 17, 2015

Best Dry Cleaner's in area

Just wanted to give a wave to Tom. His service is great!

Tom's Cleaners Click

(c) Tom's Cleaners

 

Monday, April 29, 2013

City of Gaithersburg - Free Rabies Clinic for Cats and Dogs

"City of Gaithersburg will be participating in a Free Rabies Clinic for cats and dogs on Sunday, April 21, 2013, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Montgomery County Animal Shelter. There is no fee for the rabies vaccination; however, a City License must be purchased at the clinic.
Rabies Clinic
(c) City of Gaithersburg
The Montgomery County Animal Services Division sponsors the clinics at the Montgomery County Animal Shelter in Rockville at 14645 Rothgeb Drive, which is just off East Gude Drive.

At these clinics, which are staffed by licensed veterinarians and experienced handlers, pets will receive a free rabies vaccination when you purchase a license (see license informaton). All pets must be leashed or in carriers; dogs not under their owner's control will not be vaccinated. Please advise the clinic manager if your dog requires special handling.

City residents are reminded that rabies vaccinations and City Licenses are required by law for each domestic pet.

Clinic Dates ( 10 a.m. to noon):
  • April 21
  • May 19
  • June 16
  • July 21
  • August 18
The Montgomery County Animal Shelter is located at:
14645 Rothgeb Drive
Rockville, MD 20850
240-773-5946
www.mchumane.org
"
Source: http://www.gaithersburgmd.gov/poi/default.asp?POI_ID=309&TOC=307;309;&id=2139


Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Time-sensitive Notice from Gaithersburg Government - School Supplies Needed by 4/15/13:

(c) Gaithersburg City Government

Hi folks,

Our fellow residents needs help making it to the end of the school year:


Items Needed:
Pencils,
stickers,
glue sticks
binders
and more....
 
Where to Drop Off Items:
Donations can be dropped off at the Gaithersburg Community Services office.
Location: Wells/Robertson House
1 Wells Ave
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Phone: 301-258-6395
Fax: 301-258-6328
Email: communityservices@gaithersburgmd.gov
 
 
When to Drop Off Items:
NOW through April 15.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Event: Paws in the Park Dog Walk and Festival

“Helping Animals is a Walk in the Park”

City of Gaithersburg (c)
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Noon - 4 p.m.


Bohrer Park
at Summit Hall Farm
506 S. Frederick Ave.
Gaithersburg, MD 20877

Entrance fees are $20 for an individual or $35 for a family.

Registration is now open for the 15th Annual Paws in the Park dog walk and festival, one of the largest dog walks in the DC area. Registration Open Now for Paws in the ParkThe fun-filled afternoon includes a 1-mile walk, pet games, demos, rescue groups, a“flealess” market with over 50 pet-friendly vendors, food, music and more.
 
As a signature special event of the Montgomery County Humane Society, held in partnership with the City of Gaithersburg, it raises funds to help homeless and abandoned animals throughout Montgomery County – everything from dogs, cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs, to reptiles, birds and others.
 
Make a difference in the animals’ lives as well as assist the people who love them. Programs include life-saving medical care, off-site adoption events, animal rescue, pet retention and pet bereavement workshops, foster homes, humane education, behavior advice, affordable spay/neuter, and a network of approximately 200 partnering rescue groups.
 
Registered walkers are encouraged to invite friends to support them through online donationsTo register and start fundraising online, visit www.firstgiving.com/mchsmd
Participants can also register on-site the day of the event.
 
For more information contact MC Humane Society Special Events and Marketing Manager, Juliana Willems at 240-401-8144 or jwillems@mchumane.org. Link MC Humane.


Source: http://www.gaithersburgmd.gov/poi/default.asp?POI_ID=577&TOC=107;84;99;577;

Friday, December 21, 2012

Gaithersburg's Character Counts Scholarships for 2013


 
 
High School seniors who are residents of the City of Gaithersburg are encouraged to apply for a 2013 CHARACTER COUNTS! scholarship. 

Deadline is 4 p.m. on March 1, 2013.

Link: http://www.gaithersburgmd.gov/poi/default.asp?POI_ID=1197&TOC=107%3B1715%3B101%3B1197


Applicants must be high school seniors who will be pursuing post high school education at a college, university or trade school and who are residents of the City of Gaithersburg.
 
This scholarship is intended for exceptional individuals who embody the Six Pillars of Character:

  1. Trustworthiness,
  2. Respect,
  3. Responsibility,
  4. Fairness,
  5. Caring, and
  6. Citizenship.
 
Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the selection committee. Previous scholarships have ranged from $1,500 to $3,000. Notifications will be made by May 13, 2013. Checks will be presented at a Mayor and City Council meeting in May 2013.
 
Applications are available online at www.gaithersburgmd.gov/communityservices.

Friday, November 16, 2012

Gaithersburg Winter Lights Festival - Includes Pets!

Experience the Gaithersburg Winter Lights Festival in a whole new way with your favorite four-legged friend!

Bring your canine for an invigorating 3-mile stroll at Leashes n Lights this Sunday, November 18 from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. (Rain Date: Monday, November 19th).


Price: $8 per Resident / $10 per Nonresident (when registered online via RecXpress)
Dogs and Children (under 4) are free*

For information, visit
www.gaithersburgmd.gov/winterlights.




 

Friday, November 9, 2012

Want to Report Crazy Drivers? Here's How...

I find driving in the Metro DC area to be an "unnecessary" nightmare. The behaviors drivers exhibit are an ugly combination of fragile egos combined with power trips topped with immaturity and spite.

For example, a couple weeks ago, a white Mercedes SUV keeping driving at me and three other people as we crossed Summit to catch the MARC train. The woman glared at me and increased her speed missing me by only 4-5 inches!

The pedestrians are as bad as the drivers by walking into oncoming traffic that has the green light, instead of crossing at designated crosswalks, and doing so when they are texting or listening to an iPod or similar device.

Another example, a month ago a mother was crossing Diamond Avenue against the light with two boys. I pointed to the orange light and her response? Like a spiteful child, she stuck her chin up in the air and threw back her shoulders and continued to cross in front of oncoming traffic.

Those of us who know better can report you in Gaithersburg here:

Gaithersburg Police Department Citizen Information in Traffic Enforcement (CITE)


What to look for:

Excessive Speed
Failure to Obey Traffic Device
Failure to Obey Auto Signal
Failure to Keep Right of Center
Failure to Make Required Stop
Failure to Obey Stop/Yield Sign
Failure to Drive in Designated Lane
Failure to Grant Right of Way
Improper Passing
Improper Lane Change
Improper Turns
Wrong Way on One-Way Street
Following Too Close
Reckless Driving
Negligent Driving
Unsafe Backing
School Bus Law
Parking Violation
Littering
Other


 

Monday, June 25, 2012

Remembering a Local Hero on Anniversary of his Death

I want to share a remembrance with church friends:
Private First Class Justin R. Davis, 19, of Gaithersburg, Maryland, died in Korengal Outpost, Afghanistan (near Kunar Province), on June 25, 2006,...

See http://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/jrdavis.htm for more details.

Monday, June 18, 2012

Doreen Turczyn-Toles is going to Booth at Gaithersburg Olde Towne Market daySaturday, June 23 at 9:00am at City Hall Parking Lot, 31 South Summit Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD 20877





Buy and Sell local!
This lively street market will be held the fourth Saturday of each month, May through October. Vendors will line the City Hall parking lot in Olde Towne from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 26, June 23, July 28, August 25, September 22, and October 27. The market features a variety of vendors selling handmade creations, commercial items, gently used merchandise, food, and much more.

Vendor spaces are just $25 per table per market for City of Gaithersburg residents, and $30 for nonresidents. Registration is going on now. A fact sheet and application forms are available at:
http://www.gaithersburgmd.gov/poi/default.asp?POI_ID=2107&TOC=107;84;2107;


                                             



Tuesday, May 29, 2012

You Are Invited to Saybrooke Community Yard Sale

Hi all,


Our community is having our third annual Yard Sale this Saturday. Starts at the intersection of Mid-County Highway and Saybrooke Oaks (La Patite is on the corner).

 Saturday, June 2nd, 8am-1pm, Rain/Shine...


Lots of folks did well last year. Come on by. Hosted by Rick Riley of RE/MAX.

Ad is in Gazette:

http://gazettenet.kaango.com/ad-saybrooke-community-yard-sale-the-biggest-in-gaithersburg-saturday-june-2nd-8am-1pm-rain-shine/20673917


Bring friends and family.

Saturday, May 26, 2012

Maryland Road Designs – Why Stupid People Should Not Make Important Decisions

Mr. Ben Arnold makes a great point in his Letter to the Washington Examiner Editors: “Death Lane is not Md.’s only road design problem.” (5/22/12). Of course, I have my own to add.

I’ve been pointing out a lot of stupidity concerning the Archstone apartment complex in Gaithersburg to the City since last year.

The first design issue is allowing Teachers Way to become a through road. It’s called “Teachers Way” for a reason – that’s where the Middle School is. How clueless does one have to be to dump several hundred cars on to such a road?

The next issue is direct automobile access onto Diamond Avenue. I was originally told by the liaison to the Gaithersburg Planning Commission that there would be no Archstone access onto Diamond Avenue. So, what do I see about a month ago? Yup, you guessed it. Not one but two exits onto Diamond Avenue.

The third Archstone issue is on-street parking in along Diamond Avenue.
Why are two and three a problem? Diamond Avenue is an old two-lane road that is the major access to Shady Grove Road and Rte 355/Frederick Avenue and is not only heavily travelled by cars but also Ride-On and school buses. Even in the best of times, morning traffic comes to a complete halt when the buses or trash trucks or mail trucks stop. That area needs improved traffic flow not worse.

And you know that those parking on Diamond Ave. won’t wait their turn and open up their car doors into oncoming traffic. Likewise pedestrians already jaywalk and crazy Maryland drivers try to run pedestrians down even if we are in the crosswalks.

What’s also funny is the advertising literature for Archstone. It’s misleading to imply folks can take the MARC train into DC at night. It doesn’t run in that direction. One of the workers came into Java Junction and got an earful from another lady and me. He thought, poor soul, we’d be all happy. We told him about the traffic concerns and the train noise. He thought we were talking about the Metro. We both shouted “CSX”. I added not only do they run all night long, but toot their horns for several minutes at a time. And, forget about getting any sleep near Christmas because the freight trains run every 20-40 minutes. The lady said what I was thinking: they may get people into Archstone but it will be hard to keep them there. The construction worker knew he met his match and left quickly.

You can add your voice to mine by contacting the City with your traffic, road design, multi-dwelling complex concerns in Gaithersburg: cityhall@gaithersburgmd.gov

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Mark Your Calendar: Paws in the Park Dog Walk and Festival

Sunday, April 29, 2012
Noon - 4 p.m.


Bohrer Park at Summit Hall Farm
506 S. Frederick Ave.
Gaithersburg, MD 20877

Registration is now open for the 14th Annual Paws in the Park dog walk and festival, one of the largest dog walks in the DC area. As a signature special event of the Montgomery County Humane Society, held in partnership with the City of Gaithersburg, it raises funds to help homeless and abandoned animals throughout Montgomery County.

This year’s event will take place on Sunday, April 29, from noon to 4 p.m. at Bohrer Park at Summit Hall Farm, 506 S. Fredrick Ave., Gaithersburg, MD, next to Gaithersburg High School.
The fun-filled afternoon includes a 1-mile walk, pet games, demos, rescue groups, a “flealess” market with over 50 pet-friendly vendors, food, music and more.
Registered walkers are encouraged to invite friends to support them through online donations. Supporters can sign on individually or by forming a team that includes family and friends, favorite breed groups, rescue organizations, companies, teams to honor or remember a pet – even the family cat. Entrance fees are $20 for an individual or $35 for a family.
To register and start fundraising online, visit www.firstgiving.com/mchsmd. Register before March 1 and be entered to win a $50 gift certificate to Addie’s (Rockville) or Black’s (Bethesda) Restaurant. Participants can also register on-site the day of the event.
Paws in the Park supports the Montgomery County Humane Society’s efforts to protect and care for unwanted, abandoned and abused animals – everything from dogs, cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs, to reptiles, birds and others. Contributions make a difference in the animals’ lives as well as assist the people who love them. Programs include life-saving medical care, off-site adoption events, animal rescue, pet retention and pet bereavement workshops, foster homes, humane education, behavior advice, affordable spay/neuter, and a network of approximately 200 partnering rescue groups.
For more information and to register, visit www.mchumane.org/Paws12.shtml.
For more information contact 240-401-8144 or jwillems@mchumane.org.
For vendor information contact Mark Winans at 301-258-6350 or mwinans@gaithersburgmd.gov.
  • Download a Paws in the Park Vendor Application (pdf file)
    This form is provided in PDF format and can be viewed with the Adobe Acrobat Reader. This format will enable you to view the document as it appears in print. If you do not already have the Adobe Acrobat Reader installed follow the link above to Adobe's free download area.
http://www.gaithersburgmd.gov/poi/default.asp?POI_ID=577&TOC=107;84;99;577;



Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Here's Your Chance to Guide Gaithersburg City Officials

Posted 1/11/2012
"In advance of their annual planning retreat in February, the Gaithersburg Mayor and City Council are inviting public input on budget priorities for fiscal year 2013 (July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013). Comment will be accepted during the Mayor and City Council Work Session on Monday, January 30 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 31 South Summit Avenue, or can be provided electronically via email to cityhall@gaithersburgmd.gov."

  http://www.gaithersburgmd.gov/poi/default.asp?POI_ID=309&TOC=307;309;&id=5405

Friday, August 19, 2011

Check out the Petition Template below

Blog Petition 0001 – Repeal the Montgomery County Bag Tax
Use this to voice your opinion on the above topic.

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Gaithersburg Olde Towne Traffic

Archstone Apartment Traffic

Statistics show we can expect Archstone residents to own between 200-700 cars. The City has only approved three exits and intersection changes to accommodate all this new traffic.

Two exits will come from extending Teachers Way to North Summit dumping traffic on to both Summit and Girard. The third exit will be an alley dumping traffic on to East Diamond. (See current map below.)

The intersection changes will likely only be shorter traffic light cycles.

WhenThe Residences at Hidden Creek is fully occupied, more traffic will dump onto Summit Avenue and Girard creating even more gridlock.

The City has no plans to widen any of these roads. Smart growth is not smart if it does not include structural changes to the surrounding roads.

If don’t want your commute time tripled, let the City Planners know how you feel.
     Planning and Code Administration
     City of Gaithersburg
     31 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
     Phone: 301-258-6330; Fax: 301-258-6336

     E-mail: plancode@gaithersburgmd.gov

They meet the first and third Wednesday at 7:30 pm; location: City Hall Council Chambers.