During a July 20 presentation at the Kentlands Clubhouse, Brian Flores described the “simple, clean, convenient and low-cost” pilot composting program his 6-year-old company, The Compost Crew, is offering to 14 Gaithersburg communities, including Kentlands, Lakelands, Washingtonian Woods and Quince…
Community
Resident Suggests More Organic Treatment for Public Spaces
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Lakelands resident Sara Huneke and her husband are expecting a baby, and the couple counts two dogs as family. Living in a healthy environment is important to her. She recalls walking her dogs in public space near Lakelands Park Middle…
Around Town
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New Streetlights for Washingtonian Woods Work began the week of July 24 on an infill lighting project to install 19 new lights along Midsummer Drive in the Washingtonian Woods neighborhood. The work will occur in two stages. Stage 1 involves…
QO Alum Pursues Sound Production on West Coast
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A Quince Orchard High School graduate in 2001, John Melvin said he found himself during his tour in the Army. The Army took him to Korea, Ireland, Japan, Kuwait and Iraq where he was injured and sent back to the…
Arts & Entertainment
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‘Point of View’ Through Aug. 7, Arts Barn This juried photography exhibit explores each artist’s unique choices of subject matter and visual style. Enjoy the work of Karen Cohen, Shanelle Jacobs, Michael Kuchinsky, Thomas Marchessault, Marleen Van den Neste and…
The Park Pages
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QOP NEWS Community Enjoys National Night Out The community, local law enforcement, government and businesses came together for another wonderful National Night Out in Quince Orchard Park. In addition to local dignitaries like Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett, Montgomery County…
Another Festive Fourth
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July 4th festivities kicked off bright and early at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as tons of Kentlands and Lakelands residents piled into the gym for a free breakfast. The tables were filled with neighbors excited to celebrate Independence…
Photographers Offer Glimpses of Unique Artistic Visions
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Six photographers share their artistic “Point of View” in the aptly-named exhibit that runs through Aug. 7 at the Arts Barn. Mary Weiss-Waldhorn, the City of Gaithersburg’s art curator, said that five “strong” artists—Karen Cohen, Shanelle Jacobs, Michael Kuchinsky, Thomas…
Kentlands Apartments Submits Updated SDP
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An updated schematic development plan (SDP) for Kentlands Apartments brought before the Mayor and City Council and Planning Commission Monday night featured creative fixes to concerns voiced at the March 27 joint work session, when the SDP was initially reviewed.…
Kentlands Volunteer Makes Connections at Mercy
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For Kentlands resident Dr. Pompiliu Verzariu, volunteering at Mercy Health Clinic in Gaithersburg is all about “the satisfaction of inter-relating with people, understanding a little bit of their plight,” he said. “I don’t want to sound emotional about it. You’re…