Montgomery Community Media

The City of Gaithersburg has adopted a resolution which allows “fee waivers for its residents, providing them free access to select recreation programs during the shut-down period.” Gaithersburg residents who are struggling financially—because they are either a furloughed government employee or a federal contractor—are eligible to use the waiver. In a press release, Gaithersburg Mayor […]

Here are five things you need to know for Monday, Sept. 10, in Montgomery County: 1. School’s Out: Montgomery County Public School students have today off. Click here for the calendar. 2. En Garde: The Invicta Sports Club is offering an open house from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on its fending program. The club […]

Gaithersburg Mayor Jud Ashman is asking for a meeting with Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett to discuss acquiring access to the 4.79 acres of existing parkland behind the Montgomery County Public Safety Headquarters at 100 Edison Park Drive. This property is adjacent to Lakelands Park in the city limits of Gaithersburg. “The City is requesting […]

Pickleball is a sport that is growing in popularity at recreation centers in the city of Rockville. Take a look: Visit our PEG partner Rock 11 Now to view more of its programming.

She’s making a big difference for thousands who call the city of Gaithersburg home. The President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition has selected Pam Truxal, a program supervisor with Gaithersburg’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Culture, as a recipient of its 2016 Community Leadership Award. The award is given annually to individuals and organizations […]

Here are your five things to know today, Feb. 23, in Montgomery County: 1.  The Wheaton Redevelopment Program and the Purple Line are on the Montgomery County Council’s agenda today. The Planning Department will also demonstrate a new online map of historical African American Communities at the Council session. You can watch the session live, here. 2. A community workshop […]

February 5:  Winter Family Game Night at Mid-County Community Recreation Center 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Free/Gratis. Come join us for a fun filled night of games and entertainment for the entire family. Food, games, movie, face painter, moon balance. Registration required. Register online at ActiveMontgomery.org under course #16700. Please bring two to three canned […]

Silver Spring, Maryland–According to the USA Pickleball Association, more than 2.4 million people participate in the paddle sport that combines elements of tennis and badminton. With its flexibility as an indoor or outdoor game, relatively inexpensive equipment and easily modified rules, pickleball has caught on across the generational spectrum since its creation in 1965. That […]