Montgomery Community Media

The day of the opera, a fifth grade colleague asked his students, my former opera students, to reflect on the opera experience. After writing their reflections, they came to our classroom to read aloud what they were thinking and feeling. Lightning Strike Kids Opera Company listened attentively as members of Water Droplets Kids Opera Company […]

The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) will hold its 11th Annual Wine Tasting on Thursday, May 22 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Kentlands Mansion 320 Kent Square Road, in Gaithersburg. Over 100 area business leaders will be in attendance. “The wine tasting is a top-notch event with great food and wine pairings plus networking like […]

The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber will host the County Executive Primary Forum in light of the upcoming Gubernatorial Primary Elections slated for June 24, 2014. Press and the public are invited to join us on Thursday, May 29 from 7-9 p.m. at Montgomery College, Globe Hall, 20200 Observation Drive, Germantown. FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Forum […]

The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) conducted a “Ribbon Cutting” Ceremony for Jo’s Comfort Zone. Jo’s Comfort Zone is located in Kentlands at 118 Market Street in Gaithersburg. The ceremony was conducted on Monday, May 12. Jo’s Comfort Zone is a retail store of doctor recommended footwear and orthotics. Owner JoAnn Epps has a history […]

Most teens worry about how their peers perceive them. Many of them want to be popular, or at the very least, not be ridiculed and blend in. For individuals who struggle with social skills, bullying, weight issues, perceived or actual promiscuity, or other issues, it can be tough to change peers’ perceptions of them and […]

Have you ever watched a little kids’ soccer game? When they’re first starting out, the kids chase around the ball like some two legged school of fish. It’s hilarious to watch this mass of a dozen kids follow the ball across the field. My youngest son Alexander was very much like this when he first […]

May is Older Americans Month – an event that brings many reasons for celebration. However, one of the unfortunate side effects of aging is a natural loss of muscle mass. Addressing this natural decline is an important part of creating a healthy and indepedent future. We often hear about benefits of strength training and cardiovascular […]

The phrase “Going Green” may conjure images of this:                   But I’m thinking even closer to home:             A healthy, balanced diet means each plate should be a colorful rainbow of foods. Greens are an important part of that rainbow. Greens supply […]

Holiday Park welcomes adults age 55+ for a variety of social, fitness and educational programs. Classes range from Zumba, yoga, ballroom Dance, Tai Chi, International Folk Dancing, Digital Photography and Spanish. Learn more about our programs at www.holidaypark.us or drop in for a tour, grab a cup of coffee in the café, pick up a […]

What do you think of when you see the word “Light” on a food package? It might make you think the food is low-fat and nutritious—and that it will make you feel light, too. On Manna’s grocery store tours, I find that clients genuinely want improve their diet. If they don’t have the personal motivation, […]