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April 5, 2019 | Deirdre Byrne

MLK Indoor Pool Will Be Closed For the Summer

Martin Luther King Jr. Indoor Pool in Silver Spring will close for mechanical work on May 20. During the closure, the pool filters will be upgraded in the facilities. According to a press release from the county, MLK Indoor will “reopen in early September.” Robin Riley, the director for Montgomery County Recreation, released a statement […]

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August 7, 2017 | Sonya Burke

Five Things to Know Today, Aug. 7, in Montgomery County

Here are five things to know today, Aug. 7, in Montgomery County: 1. Rainy Day: Stay weather alert. The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for portions of Montgomery County beginning at noon. Flash #Flood Watch has been issued. 1-1.5″ expected on average, localized 3″+ totals possible. Urban areas most susceptible. pic.twitter.com/FP3WgQgerB […]

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March 17, 2017 | Sonya Burke

Five Things to Know Today, March 17, in Montgomery County

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Here are five things to know today, March 17, in Montgomery County: 1. Wear your green and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the Irish Festival at Rockville Town Square from 3 – 8 p.m. today. 2. Music lover? Former Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley leads the Irish rock band O’Malley’s March at […]

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February 8, 2017 | Sonya Burke

Five Things to Know Today, Feb. 8, in Montgomery County

Here are five things to know today, Feb. 8, in Montgomery County: 1. In Silver Spring, Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett and County Council President Roger Berliner will hold a news conference at 3:30 p.m. to discuss the next steps for immigration in Montgomery County. 2. In Gaithersburg, city leaders are swearing-in Yvette Monroe as the newest Council […]

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February 2, 2017 | Elizabeth Ortega-Lohmeyer

Montgomery County Recreation Calendar for February

February 1:  Soul Line Dancing Bauer Drive Community Recreation Center 14625 Bauer Drive, Rockville, MD 20853 240.777.6893 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Every Wednesday until March 29. Back to the days of American Bandstand! Join in this fun, lively, rhythmic dance session that teaches the Active 55+ community all the latest and old school dances. […]

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December 6, 2016 | Elizabeth Ortega-Lohmeyer

December Recreation Happenings

RecCalendar December 2016 December 1:  Drop In Bridge East County Community Recreation Center 3310 Gateshead Manow way, Silver Spring, MD 20904 240.777.8090 1-4pm Come drop in every Thursday and play with us. Free/Gratis   December 1:  Live Music with Dale Jarrett Holiday Park Senior Center 3950 Ferrara Drive, Wheaton, MD 20906 240.777.4999 1-2pm Dale is […]

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September 19, 2016 | Staff Writer

Dog Dip Day in Rockville (VIDEO)

The city of Rockville recently held its annual Dog Dip Day. Rock 11 has the story. Visit our PEG partner Rock 11 Now to view more of its programming.

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January 6, 2016 | Elizabeth Ortega-Lohmeyer

January Happenings in Montgomery County Recreation

Upcoming Events January 2016   January 7:  Summer Camp Guide arrives at Montgomery County libraries, County Recreation Centers, County government offices, and Recreation headquarters. For more information, call 240.777.6840. January 8:  Basic Spanish Class at Damascus Community Recreation Center 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.  This class will have a small fee to cover the purchase […]

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February 8, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Katie Ledecky Sets New Record in 500 Free in Germantown (PHOTOS & VIDEO)

Olympic gold medalist Katie Ledecky set a new American record in the girls 500 free by resetting her own record by more than two seconds on Friday night at the DC Metro Championships at the Germantown Indoor Swim Center. Her time: 4:26:58. The Stone Ridge senior was swimming in her last high school meet this […]

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July 27, 2014 | Sonya Burke

MCSL 57th Annual All Stars Underway in Rockville (PHOTOS)

The Montgomery County Swim League‘s 57th annual All Stars are underway at the Rockville Municipal Swim Center. This marks the end of the summer swimming season for the league. You can read a preview of the races at Reach for the Wall. You can also follow the action here. Eli Fouts follows up his record […]

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