South Lawrence children write to President Obama
January 29, 2013 by Mark
As part of the ‘Mail to the Chief’ initiative, 1,000 schools will be sending personal letters to the President, with each letter describing their individual hopes for America. The program launched in 2008, when the [Read more]
Celebrate Martin Luther King Day with a Day of Service
December 10, 2012 by James
The United States is getting ready to celebrate the 83rd birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, who was killed in 1968 while fighting for civil rights. Every January, the state of Maryland honors his birthday with a holiday and [Read more]
Chamber of Commerce joins in the celebrations
November 11, 2012 by Sarah
The Gaithersburg Germantown Chamber of Commerce will be handing out the Small Business Year Award and welcoming new chamber members at its annual celebration dinner in early December. It will be a chance for [Read more]
Bridal Show offered to meticulous planners
October 12, 2012 by Sarah
Towards the end of the month, the Kentlands Bridal Show will take place at Kentlands Mansion will be showcasing the current trends in weddings through exhibits from a wealth of [Read more]
Gaithersburg gears up for Oktoberfest fun
September 16, 2012 by Sarah
The 21st annual Oktoberfest at the Kentlands will take place on Kentlands Village Green in just under a month’s time. The event is sponsored by the City of gaithersburg and the [Read more]
Celebrate Gaithersburg with the family
August 11, 2012 by James
The 31st annual Celebrate gaithersburg festival will take place in Olde Towne on September 16 from 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm. Admission is free.
There will be plenty of [Read more]
Honor local heroes in Gaithersburg
July 8, 2012 by Mark
The gaithersburg Germantown Chamber of Commerce are presenting the Public Safety Awards Ceremony and Breakfast at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds Harvest Building on August 10 from 7:30 am – 10:30 am. Tickets are [Read more]
Find some treasures at the Old Towne Market
June 8, 2012 by Sarah
The Old Towne Market takes place at the City Hall parking lot each Saturday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM from May until October. It is free to visitors; vendors can rent an 18×16 space for $25 for Gaithersburg residents and $20 for non-residents. [Read more]
Make your daughter a princess for the day
May 24, 2012 by Sarah
The “Uniquely Me Princess Ball” will take place at the Holiday Inn Gaithersburg on June 16 from 11:00 am – 1:30 pm. Tickets are $35 for children aged 3 – 4, $50 for children aged 5 – 10, $35 for an adult or $400 for a royal table of 10. Boys are also welcome to attend and all proceeds go to support Children’s Health International, which educates children worldwide and builds schools in needy communities.
All parents of girls between the ages of 3 – 10 are encouraged to bring their daughters to this fun event. Where else can they get to dress up like a princess and be treated like royalty? There will be lots of events at the Princess Ball, such as a multitude of activity areas and take home crafts. All princesses and their parents will also receive a keepsake for the evening. No doubt Gaithersburg printing companies will be helping to provide some of the decorations for this event, including banners and posters to help set the royal mood.
The event will start off with a red carpet entrance, during which the princesses can have their pictures taken and be treated like celebrities. They will then be guided to the Princess Boutique, where they can enjoy appetizers and desserts. The girls can then have fun with their favorite storybook princesses, as well as posing for a photograph alongside them. The Princess Ball will also feature a DJ and dancing.
There will also be an educational component to this event, in the form of The Heart of a Princess area, where information on various charitable organizations who serve the needs of children will be provided.
Learn How to Age Well
April 25, 2012 by Mark
The Active Aging Expo will take place at the Activity Center at Bohrer Park on May 7 from 9 am-2 pm. The Expo is a presentation of the City of Gaithersburg, the Montgomery Village Foundation and several other local organizations. Admission is free. [Read more]
