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Gaithersburg Recycling Notice Recycling Cans, Glass and Plastic Bottles (Single Family and Townhouses) |
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Recyclable items include:
| Cans |
Any aluminum or steel food beverage cans. Examples: soft drink, beer and juice cans; tuna, bean, and vegetable cans; pet food cans, etc..
DOs
DON'Ts
| Aluminum Foil |
Disposable aluminum foil products (i.e., pie plates, foil, etc.).
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| Glass Jars/Bottles |
Any glass food or beverage jars or bottles; no lids. Examples: soft drink, juice, beer and wine, spaghetti sauce, pickle, mayonnaise jars, etc..
DOs
DON'Ts
| Plastics |
We now accept the following materials:
· Plastic flower pots
· Plastic beverage cups
• Plastic toys
Please note the following:
We cannot accept:
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Gaithersburg Thanksgiving Day Recycling to be Picked Up the FOLLOWING Saturday
The City of Gaithersburg announces that the collection of recycled materials for residents whose regular recycling day is Thursday, November 26, 2009 will take place the FOLLOWING Saturday, November 28. This includes newspaper, mixed paper, corrugated cardboard, and commingled materials, as well as brush, branches, grass clippings, leaves and other yard trimmings, picked up by the City's recycling contractor.
Regular trash and garbage collection for City residents is handled by private contractors. Please contact your HOA or your private contractor regarding the holiday collection schedule for these materials.
For more information please contact the City's Department of Public Works at 301-258-6370, or email publicworks@gaithersburgmd.gov.
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Gaithersburg Again Named Best Place in Maryland to Raise Your Kids
For the second year in a row, BusinessWeek magazine has named Gaithersburg as Maryland's "Best Place to Raise Your Kids." To be in the running, towns in each state had to have at least 45,000 residents and a median family income between $40,000 and $125,000. Rankings considered such elements as school performance, affordability and safety. Weight was also given to cost of living, air quality, job growth, racial diversity, local parks, ball fields, zoos, recreation centers, museums, and theaters.
In the write up on the BusinessWeek website, Gaithersburg was described as "... a former farming town at the terminus of the D.C. Metro's Red Line ... a diverse, affordable place with a shopping district called ‘Old Towne' that dates back to the 19th century." The City has a population listed at just over 60,000 and a median household income of $88,603. Runners up in Maryland were Frederick and Ellicott City. The city ranked number one in the nation was Tinley Park, IL.
"It's nice to receive national recognition, validating the efforts we put forth to make this a very livable community," said Mayor Sidney Katz. "Our emphasis on youth programs, environmental stewardship, open space, and cultural enrichment certainly helps make this a desirable place to raise a family."
For more information on the BusinessWeek rankings please visit www.businessweek.com. For more information on the City of Gaithersburg please contact cityhall@gaithersburgmd.gov or 301-258-6310.
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| Winter Lights Festival |
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14th Annual Gaithersburg Winter Lights Festival
Sat. & Sun., Nov. 28 & 29,
then Nightly Dec. 4 - Jan. 2
(closed Dec. 25 and Jan. 1)
For thirteen years the City of Gaithersburg's Winter Lights Festival has dazzled audiences throughout the Washington metropolitan area. It's back for its fourteenth season, ready to welcome thousands to enjoy the traditional 3.5 mile drive through a magically transformed Seneca Creek State Park.
But first, enjoy a sneak preview of the lights when you drive through the park on Saturday or Sunday, November 28 or 29. During the two-day premiere the festival will be open from 6 to 10 p.m. Admission is $14 per car.
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On Monday, November 30 from 6 to 9 p.m. we invite you to put on some comfortable shoes and join us for a one-mile stroll through Teddy Bear Land. Or bring a blanket and enjoy the view from our 45-minute open air trolley rides. This is a great way to see the dazzling displays from a whole new perspective. For City of Gaithersburg residents, admission is $3 per person for both the walk and the trolley. Nonresident admission is $4. Children two and under must ride in a collapsible stroller, and are admitted free for the walk. Online registration begins October 28, 2009. Visit the festival website at www.gaithersburgmd.gov/winterlights.
The Gaithersburg Winter Lights Festival will then be open nightly for drive-through traffic December 4 through January 2. It is closed on December 25 and January 1.
Driving through the enchanted forest setting of Seneca Creek State Park, visitors will enjoy more than 380 illuminated displays and 60 animated vignettes that light up the night. Themed areas along the 3.5 mile drive include Winter Woods, Teddy Bear Land, Victorian Village, the North Pole and much more. The park is located at 11950 Clopper Road, a few miles west of the intersection with I-270.
In the spirit of the holidays, proceeds from the 2009 festival will benefit local charities, including the Dolores Swoyer Camp Scholarship Fund, Friends of Seneca Creek State Park, Shady Grove Adventist Hospital, Gaithersburg Help, and the Gaithersburg Holiday Giving Program.
Winter Lights is open Sunday through Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 6 to 10 p.m. The Festival is closed on December 25 and January 1. Cash-only admission is $12 per car Monday through Thursday and $14 per car Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Two dollar discount coupons valid Monday through Thursday only are available at nearby Lakeforest Shopping Center.
For more information and group admission rates please call 301-258-6350 or visit www.gaithersburgmd.gov/winterlights.
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| Volunteer Opportunities in Gaithersburg, Maryland |
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Updates listed in RED
For more information on volunteer opportunities in the County please visit the Montgomery County Volunteer Center website at www.montgomerycountymd.gov/volunteer.
| City of Gaithersburg Department of Parks, Recreation and Culture |
| Gaithersburg Coalition of Providers and area nonprofits |
Assistant/Aide: folding, labeling, inserting, sealing, mailing materials, box assembly, notebook assembly, collating documents, able to organize and sort work materials, able to clean toys and shelves in daycares. Needed Tues., Wed., & Thurs., 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Contact Vicky Geiger at 240-686-0866 x 228.
Women Who Care Ministries, Inc.
Food drive volunteer: Assisting with collecting food donations for elementary and middle school children. SSL and community service hours available. Saturdays and /Sundays, 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. (any four-hour slot). Contact Diana Marshall or Judith Clark at 301-740-2777.
Food sorter: People needed to sort and pack food filled backpacks for low income elementary and middle school children. Contact Diana Marshall at 301-740-2777.
Grant writer, grant researcher and/or grant reviewer: Assist with grant writing, research and/or grant review for various requests for proposals. Training provided. Hours flexible. Contact Diana Marshall at 301-740-2777.
Receptionist: Assist receptionist with answering overflow calls, typing, filing, and general office work. Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Contact Diana Marshall at 301-740-2777.
Newsletter Aide: Assist with all phases of creating a newsletter, including but not limited to help with writing articles, creating artwork and/or pictures, gathering poetry and other data for newsletter, etc. Contact Susie Jamison at 301-740-2777.
Web Designer: Assist with web additions and enhancements, including working with web optimization. Contact Susie Jamison at 301-740-2777.
Marketing Assistant: Assist our marketing team with calls generated to expand our programs; will also help with PowerPoint presentations, design and distribute flyers, process mass mailings for special events, etc. Contact Judith Clark at 301-740-2777.
| Wish list of items needed for area agencies and schools |
| Other area organizations in need of volunteers |
http://www.gaithersburgmd.gov/poi/default.asp?POIID=118&TOC=107;1715;101;118;
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