Roy Kelley, Montgomery County, MD Homes For Sale

High school seniors who are residents of the City of Gaithersburg are encouraged to apply for a W. Edward Bohrer, Jr. Memorial CHARACTER COUNTS! Scholarship. Since the program’s inception in 1998, 59 high school seniors have received more than $125,000 to help with their continuing education costs.

Scholarships are awarded at the discretion of the City of Gaithersburg’s Educational Enrichment Committee, and are based on the embodiment of the Six Pillars of Character, personal merit, financial need, and the student’s commitment to further education. Previous scholarship awards have ranged from $1,500 to $3,000 each. Applications are available through school guidance counselors, principals, senior class sponsors, and online below. The deadline for application is 4 p.m. on Friday, April 27, 2012.

This program is funded in part by the W. Edward Bohrer Memorial Fund, DRS Signal Solutions and Rodgers Consulting, Inc. Individuals, businesses and organizations within the Gaithersburg community are also invited to acknowledge and support the character development of our young people by making a contribution to this fund. For information please contact the Gaithersburg Community Services Division at 301-258-6395 ext. 3.

• CHARACTER COUNTS! Scholarship 2012 Information

Kentlands Bridal Showcase Video

You are cordially invited to the
Spring Bridal Showcase at Kentlands Mansion
March 25, 2012 Noon - 4 p.m.

Plan your dream wedding all in one place. The Kentlands Mansion Spring Bridal Show takes place on Sunday, March 25, 2012, from noon to 4 p.m. Gaithersburg's elegant 19th century estate provides the perfect setting to start your wedding planning process or finish up the final touches to your special day. The Mansion is located at 320 Kent Square Road in Gaithersburg.

Experience the elegance and charm of historic Kentlands Mansion while meeting one-on-one with a variety of wedding vendors, including caterers, photographers, event planners, musicians, makeup artists, hotel representatives and more. Brides-to-be can spend the day sampling delicious cuisine from the area's finest caterers, and discovering the latest bridal fashions and wedding trends. Whether you are just starting your planning, finishing up the details or anywhere in between, you will find exactly what you are looking for at the Spring Bridal Show. Door prizes will be given away throughout the day.

Admission is $5 per person. For information and directions please see the links below or call 301-258-6425.

Enjoy delicious cuisine from the area's finest caterers.
Discover the latest in wedding trends.
Experience the elegance and charm of historic Kentlands Mansion while planning your special day.

Caterers Photographers DJ's Jewelry Designers Event Planners Makeup Artists Hotel Representatives

Tickets: $5 at the door. Call 301-258-6425. Arrive early for a chance to win door prizes from our vendors!

Posted on ActiveRain as a community service. Character counts in Gaithersburg.

Camellia, Longwood Gardens Conservatory IMG_4179

Photograph by Roy Kelley using a Canon PowerShot G11 camera.

Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs

Montgomery County MD Board Vacancies

Currently, there is a valuable opportunity to serve on the following Montgomery County Boards:

• Agricultural Preservation Advisory Board
• Cable and Communications Advisory Committee
• Cable Compliance Commission
• Western Montgomery County Citizens Advisory Board
• Workforce Investment Board

The deadline for application is March 9, 2012. Apply today.

Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS®
8757 Georgia Avenue, Suite 600 :: Silver Spring, MD 20910
301.590.2000 :: www.gcaar.com

Posted on ActiveRain as a community service. Character counts in Gaithersburg.

Be sure to have your camera in hand to capture the special moments when you are out and about in your community or during your travels.

Lilies, Longwood Gardens Conservatory IMG_4175

Photograph by Roy Kelley using a Canon PowerShot G11 camera.

Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs

FHA Mortgage Premium Increase

Announcement

FHA has just announced they are raising insurance premiums as follows (effective April 1st):

(We assume it will apply to case numbers assigned on or after April 1st.)

The increases are as follows:

10 basis point increase in annual premium for single family forward mortgages (1.25% annual premium)

25 basis point additional increase for loans above $625,500 ( to 1.5% annual premium)

Increase the upfront premium on new originations by 75 basis points to 1.75%

(No changes to reverse mortgages)

This information was provided by Joe Salisbury at Presidential Bank Mortgage in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Please call Joe at 301-590-8911 ext. 209 if you have questions. RE/MAX Realty Group has an affinity agreement with Presidential Bank Mortgage, a preferred mortgage lender.

There is much to see and much to do in Maryland. Be sure to have your camera in hand to capture the special moments when you are out and about in your community or during your travels.

Hibiscus,Longwood Gardens Conservatory IMG_4134

Photograph by Roy Kelley using a Canon PowerShot G11 camera.

Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs

Are you anxious for the colors of spring?

Those of us that enjoy photography respond to light and colors and dearly love the colors of spring.

Flower photographers find wonderful colors at any time of the year in the Conservatory at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania.

Please share the colors that create your more positive attitude and have an outstanding week.

Longwood Gardens Orchid Extravaganza IMG_4130

Photograph by Roy Kelley using a Canon PowerShot G11 camera.

Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs