MCS Staff, Author at The MoCo Show

Paddle Boats Return to Rio on April 1st

Published March 31, 2023 at 4:47PM

Washingtonian Paddle Boats will open for the spring season on Saturday, April 1st. During spring, the paddle boats will be available on weekends only (Saturday and Sunday) from noon until 6pm (weather permitting). During Spring Break, the paddle boats will be available from Monday, April 3rd until Monday, April 10th from noon until 6pm.

Prices for 1/2 hour boat rentals are $30 for character boats that hold up to four people and a small child, and $20 for regular paddle boats that hold up to four people. The paddle boats are dog friendly Monday through Thursday, but not on weekends. Washingtonian Paddle Boats has been in business for over 20 years, opening in 2001.

Beyond MoCo

Beyond MoCo: New 126,000 SF Indoor Water Park Opening Sooner Than Anticipated

By MCS Staff

Published March 31, 2023 at 10:07AM | Updated April 6, 2023 at 9:06PM

For the second time in the last couple months, the expected opening date for Great Wolf Lodge, North America’s largest family of indoor water park resorts, has moved up. Great Wolf Lodge will be opening its newest resort in Perryville, MD (located in Cecil County, northeast of Baltimore City) this summer. Originally scheduled to open in August, construction has been ahead of schedule and the lodge announced it would open on July 15. Now, it has moved opening day up again and is currently scheduled to open on June 29.

Great Wolf Lodge Maryland will be the company’s 20th resort in North America, and their largest. It will offer 700 family-friendly suites, a 126,000-square-foot indoor water park, a 57,000 square-foot entertainment center, and 12,000 square-feet of conference space. Perryville is about 70 miles and a little less than an hour and a half away from most parts of MoCo. The company has released additional information about the water park and is offering a 25% discount on reservations.

MCFRS

Vehicle Fire on ICC Friday Morning

By MCS Staff

Published March 31, 2023 at 9:47AM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) are responding to a vehicle fire on eastbound MD200 (ICC) between New Hampshire Ave & Rt29 (Exit 13 & Exit 16). A large truck is on fire. According to WTOP Traffic, the left lane is currently getting by. No additional information at this time. Photos courtesy of MCFRS.

Vehicle Fire @MontgomeryCoMD EB MD200 ICC between New Hampshire & Rt29, Exit 13 & Exit 16 @mcfrs PE725, PE718, AT724, W704, HCW11, A715, PE712 responding, some lanes blocked pic.twitter.com/gGgcnq6Sdn

MCPS

MCPS: Five Things to Know Going Into Spring Break

By MCS Staff

Published March 31, 2023 at 9:00AM

Students from many of the county high schools attend the Hispanic College Fair.

MCPS sent a community letter containing five things know for Thursday Mar. 30 and an update on the progress we are making to address the findings of the Antiracist System Audit. Get information on the work being done across the system since the report and findings, the mid-year Evidence of Learning framework, upcoming events, COVID 19 testing recommendations after spring break and more. The full letter, courtesy of MCPS, can be seen below:

1. Mid-Year Evidence of Learning Framework Demonstrates Gains in Student Performance, Continued Areas for Improvement: At its March 28 Board of Education meeting, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) leaders presented mid-year Evidence of Learning (EOL) data focused on grade-level proficiency using multiple measures to determine the success of students, schools and the district.

MoCo Police

Montgomery County Police is Participating in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

By MCS Staff

Published March 31, 2023 at 8:09AM

On Saturday, April 22, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., community members can drop off unused, unwanted, or expired prescription drugs, as Montgomery County participates in #NationalPrescriptionDrugTakeBackDay. Gaithersburg, Rockville, and Takoma Park Police will also be participating.

This is a safe, free and anonymous opportunity to dispose of unused, unwanted or expired prescription drugs and is a part of a national effort to prevent the increasing problems of prescription drug abuse occurring nationwide.

Events

Hometown Holidays Music Fest to Return to RedGate Park

By MCS Staff

Published March 31, 2023 at 7:57AM

Mark your calendars for the Hometown Holidays Music Fest at RedGate Park. The free festival at the city’s newest park, at 14500 Avery Road, will feature two stages of entertainment by local, regional and national/international acts, a Taste of Rockville from local restaurants, and activities for kids, from 11 a.m-7 p.m. Saturday, May 27 and Sunday, May 28.

The city will operate a free shuttle service to RedGate Park on both days of the festival, running every 20 minutes, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., from Monroe Street, between East Montgomery Avenue and Middle Lane. There will be no shortage of musical acts, including performances by The Nighthawks, Capital Effect, The JoGo Project, Cole Larravide, and Ocho De Bastos. Other entertainment will include kids music by Groovy Nate and an animal show by Ferrets and Friends.

Rockville

Plaque at Rockville Memorial Library Recognizes Fallen War Heroes

By MCS Staff

Published March 31, 2023 at 7:55AM

Per the City of Rockville: A plaque recently dedicated at the Rockville Memorial Library recognizes the name change from the original Rockville Library. The name change for the branch of the Montgomery County Public Libraries system was instituted in 2010 at the request of Gold Star families — those who have lost family members in U.S. military conflicts — and the County Commission on Veterans Affairs.

The plaque is located in the first-floor lobby, next to a digital display honoring county residents killed in action from World War I onward. “The Rockville Memorial Library is one of the finest libraries in our system, and having it named in memory of county residents killed in action is an appropriate tribute,” County Executive Marc Elrich said.

Education

5th Annual ‘Got The Power!’ Conference for Middle, High School Girls Set for May 6

By MCS Staff

Published March 31, 2023 at 7:51AM

Per MCPS: The 5th annual Got the Power! Girls Conference will be held on Saturday, May 6 at The Universities at Shady Grove (USG) in Rockville. This free conference is open to middle and high school girls and their parents in Montgomery County. Check in begins at 9 a.m.; the program runs from 10 a.m.–3:30 p.m. The day will include speakers; parent and student workshops; exhibitors; and breakfast, lunch and snacks.

The event will include engaging and interactive parent and student workshops focused on financial literacy, college readiness, STEM, mental health awareness and self-care, self-defense and social media. Register by Saturday, April 15. The event will be held at USG, 9630 Gudelsky Drive, Building 2.

Rockville

One Year Update on Rockville’s Climate Action Plan

By MCS Staff

Published March 31, 2023 at 7:48AM

More than a year on from Rockville’s adoption of its first Climate Action Plan, many of the plan’s 42 initiatives have made progress, with several action items completed. The Mayor and Council initiated the plan in January 2022 with the goals of equitably reducing greenhouse gas emissions that cause climate change, and improving community and city resilience to extreme weather. At their March 27 meeting, the Mayor and Council heard an update on progress made during the plan’s first year.

Learn more about the Climate Action Plan at www.rockvillemd.gov/climate. Sign up to receive the “Environment and Sustainability News” email newsletter at www.rockvillemd.gov/newsletters for updates.

Gaithersburg

Notice of Street Construction in Olde Towne Gaithersburg (Teachers Way & E. Diamond Ave.)

By MCS Staff

Published March 31, 2023 at 7:34AM

Washington Gas will preform repairs on Teachers Way & E. Diamond Ave. beginning on March 31 and will continue through April 10. The Department of Public Works announced today that M.T. Laney, a Washington Gas contractor, will be preforming road repairs on Teachers Way & East Diamond Avenue. The work is anticipated to begin on Friday, March 31, 2023, and will continue through April 10, weather permitting. The repairs will consist of asphalt milling, resurfacing & striping.

Drivers should expect minor delays at various times and may experience detours while work is in progress. On-street parking will be restricted at various times. “No Parking” signs will be posted at least 48 hours in advance of construction activity. These signs will be marked with the dates & times of the parking restrictions.

Events

Rockville Science Day Will Feature Stream Science, Snakes, Civil War Medicine, Hands-On Experiments and More

By MCS Staff

Published March 31, 2023 at 7:30AM

A Rockville tradition returns Sunday, April 23 as Montgomery College hosts the 32nd annual Rockville Science Day. The free event, from noon-5 p.m. at the college’s Rockville campus, 51 Mannakee St., offers an opportunity to experience hands-on science- and technology-related exhibits, activities, games and demonstrations from over 70 local organizations and businesses.

Activities and exhibits include building and launching rockets, telescopes, robots, backyard wildlife, microscopes, snakes, stream science, Civil War medical practice, coding challenges, math puzzles, chemistry in action, electric vehicles, quadcopters, archaeology mini-digs, 3-D printing, brain games, and more.