If ever you have been or if you ever go to Nashville, you must go to the Ryman Auditorium. There in a converted church is the chapel of all Country Music. Tonight the NCAA moves their premier women’s basketball weekend event into the Ryman Auditorium where there will be a celebration full of country music, […]
Day in the Life Preps Underway (VIDEOS)
Montgomery Community Media is preparing for the second annual, “Day in the Life of Montgomery County,” which is set for Tuesday, April 22. MCM staffers have been meeting weekly, lining up sponsors, participants and planning our coverage for this event that coincides with Earth Day. The idea is that you will send in photos and […]
Lost Subs, Crowdsourcing & the Promise of Open Government
On May 22, 1968, the nuclear submarine USS Scorpion disappeared without a trace somewhere in the North Atlantic. The U.S. Navy conducted an extensive search based on its last known whereabouts, but with no luck. With no options available, the U.S. government decided to take an unusual approach by ‘crowdsourcing’ the search for the submarine […]
Member-to-Member Discount Program Boosts Sales
From ice cream to home improvements, the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) and its members have the tools to save your business money and the solutions to help you run it more efficiently. The GGCC is proud to offer a Member-to-Member Discount Program (M2M), which was created to provide our members with another service to […]
Long Branch Senior Center
The Long Branch Senior Center is located within the Long Branch Community Center in the heart of Langley Park. Adults 55 years and over who wish to be involved and stimulated will find the Long Branch Senior Center an excellent resource for social opportunities, health and wellness programs and lifelong learning. Call 240.777.6975.and ask for […]
Beginning The Transition to Middle School
For those fifth graders who will be transitioning to middle school in the fall, it is an exciting and scary time for many of them. On the one hand, the idea of more expected freedom in middle school can be appealing. However, with that comes more responsibility. In addition, the transition can be tough socially […]
Spring Break at Potomac
Spring Break at Potomac recweb.montgomerycountymd.gov/ 240.777.6870 Coach Doug Club Holiday Ages 3-12: Ages 3-5 Half Day, Ages 5-12 Full Day. Your Director will provide time to enjoy age appropriate sports, games, arts & crafts plus time to hang out with your friends. Features organized activities as well as special events. Club Holiday fits into everyone’s […]
Teamwork and the New Science
What’s the worst “team building” event you’ve ever been on? If you’re thinking about the time you had to play a lame role playing game a la “The Office”, or the time a facilitator made you write your “values” on an egg, count yourself lucky. A large fast-food chain sent its leadership team on a […]
GGCC Young Professionals Group to Celebrate Two-Year’s
On Wednesday, May 7, the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) will celebrate the two-year anniversary of its Young Professionals Group (YPG). The Chamber’s YPG is packed with lots of enthusiasm and high aspirations from happy hours, to lunch and learns to committee meetings. The mission of the group is to make the Gaithersburg-Germantown communities and […]
The Walk of Confidence: Growing Empathy Through Vulnerability
If you were to lose your eyesight, imagine what life would be like. If your friend could not see, and you were his guide, imagine that. My students responded in writing to these powerful situations. Then, they took a partner and a blindfold and participated in an experience they will never forget. With eyes covered, […]
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