AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Gaithersburg Maryland. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/md/gaithersburg 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/md/gaithersburg http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:03:18 -0600 Gaithersburg, MD - For the second year in a row, BusinessWeek magazine has named Gaithersburg as Maryland’s “Best Place to Raise Your Kids.” To... http://www.americantowns.com/md/gaithersburg/news/gaithersburg-again-named-best-place-in-maryland-to-raise-your-kids-235593 http://www.americantowns.com/md/gaithersburg/news/gaithersburg-again-named-best-place-in-maryland-to-raise-your-kids-235593 Government and Politics Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Gaithersburg, MD - On Monday, November 16, 2009, the Gaithersburg Mayor and City Council approved the Summit Shopping Center redevelopment project... http://www.americantowns.com/md/gaithersburg/news/summit-shopping-center-redevelopment-approved-235112 http://www.americantowns.com/md/gaithersburg/news/summit-shopping-center-redevelopment-approved-235112 Government and Politics Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Gaithersburg, MD.  Calling all high school bands and music performers!  The City of Gaithersburg is searching for talented high school... http://www.americantowns.com/md/gaithersburg/news/high-school-music-groups-sought-for-teen-programs-234607 http://www.americantowns.com/md/gaithersburg/news/high-school-music-groups-sought-for-teen-programs-234607 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Patino, Wright Named Gaithersburg Employees of the Quarter. Gaithersburg, MD---At the Mayor and Council meeting on Monday, November 16, 2009,... http://www.americantowns.com/md/gaithersburg/news/gaithersburg-honors-employees-of-the-quarter-234694 http://www.americantowns.com/md/gaithersburg/news/gaithersburg-honors-employees-of-the-quarter-234694 Government and Politics Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Gaithersburg, MD - A variety of choral classics will be featured at the 22nd annual Gaithersburg Community Chorus Winter Concert . Directed by Hugh... http://www.americantowns.com/md/gaithersburg/news/gaithersburg-community-chorus-winter-concert-features-variety-of-choral-classics-234039 http://www.americantowns.com/md/gaithersburg/news/gaithersburg-community-chorus-winter-concert-features-variety-of-choral-classics-234039 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Gaithersburg, MD - By packaging a variety of economic incentives, the City of Gaithersburg has successfully worked with GXS to relocate from their... http://www.americantowns.com/md/gaithersburg/news/gaithersburg-provides-economic-incentives-to-keep-gxs-in-city-234064 http://www.americantowns.com/md/gaithersburg/news/gaithersburg-provides-economic-incentives-to-keep-gxs-in-city-234064 Government and Politics Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Gaithersburg, MD -- Hot chocolate, caroling, a tree lighting ceremony and visits with Santa make for a fabulous night of family fun as Gaithersburg... http://www.americantowns.com/md/gaithersburg/news/holiday-traditions-abound-at-gaithersburg-jingle-jubilee-233072 http://www.americantowns.com/md/gaithersburg/news/holiday-traditions-abound-at-gaithersburg-jingle-jubilee-233072 Government and Politics Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Gaithersburg, MD -- In a show of support to the community, Highway and Safety Services, Inc. is donating approximately 400 hours of labor services to... http://www.americantowns.com/md/gaithersburg/news/highway-and-safety-services-inc-donates-labor-to-city-of-gaithersburg-233075 http://www.americantowns.com/md/gaithersburg/news/highway-and-safety-services-inc-donates-labor-to-city-of-gaithersburg-233075 Government and Politics Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Kentlands Mansion Gallery Hosts Multi Media Exhibit Gaithersburg, MD - A multi media exhibit featuring the works of John Hastie, Sheila Kaplan, Joan... http://www.americantowns.com/md/gaithersburg/news/multi-media-exhibit-featured-at-kentlands-mansion-gallery-232539 http://www.americantowns.com/md/gaithersburg/news/multi-media-exhibit-featured-at-kentlands-mansion-gallery-232539 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Gaithersburg, MD---The City of Gaithersburg announces that the collection of recycled materials for residents whose regular recycling day is... http://www.americantowns.com/md/gaithersburg/news/gaithersburg-recycling-schedule-for-thanksgiving-holiday-232613 http://www.americantowns.com/md/gaithersburg/news/gaithersburg-recycling-schedule-for-thanksgiving-holiday-232613 Government and Politics Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The Arts Barn, the City of Gaithersburg’s premiere cultural arts facility, presents a very unique Forged Chains production of  A Christmas... http://www.americantowns.com/md/gaithersburg/news/unique-one-man-show-production-of-a-christmas-carol-set-to-delight-holiday-audiences-at-arts-barn-232327 http://www.americantowns.com/md/gaithersburg/news/unique-one-man-show-production-of-a-christmas-carol-set-to-delight-holiday-audiences-at-arts-barn-232327 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Gaithersburg, MD---On November 4, 2009 the Gaithersburg Board of Supervisors of Elections officially certified the winners of Gaithersburg municipal... http://www.americantowns.com/md/gaithersburg/news/board-of-supervisors-of-elections-certifies-gaithersburg-results-231772 http://www.americantowns.com/md/gaithersburg/news/board-of-supervisors-of-elections-certifies-gaithersburg-results-231772 Government and Politics Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Gaithersburg, MD---The elegant surroundings of Gaithersburg’s historic Kentlands Mansion make the perfect setting for a leisurely afternoon during... http://www.americantowns.com/md/gaithersburg/news/historic-kentlands-mansion-to-host-holiday-tea-231427 http://www.americantowns.com/md/gaithersburg/news/historic-kentlands-mansion-to-host-holiday-tea-231427 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Gaithersburg, MD - The history of the Gaithersburg Latitude Observatory, the City’s only National Historic Landmark, can now be explored more fully... http://www.americantowns.com/md/gaithersburg/news/gaithersburg-latitude-observatory-chronicled-in-new-webpages-231081 http://www.americantowns.com/md/gaithersburg/news/gaithersburg-latitude-observatory-chronicled-in-new-webpages-231081 Government and Politics Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Unofficial Results Indicate Katz Reelected Gaithersburg Mayor, Marraffa and Sesma Reelected to City Council Gaithersburg, MD -- Based on unofficial... http://www.americantowns.com/md/gaithersburg/news/unofficial-results-indicate-katz-reelected-gaithersburg-mayor-marraffa-and-sesma-reelected-231119 http://www.americantowns.com/md/gaithersburg/news/unofficial-results-indicate-katz-reelected-gaithersburg-mayor-marraffa-and-sesma-reelected-231119 Government and Politics Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Gaithersburg, MD.  The Arts Barn Gallery presents “Wanderlust,” photography by Irene Abdou, “Cuba:  Profiles in Courage,” by Peter... http://www.americantowns.com/md/gaithersburg/news/photography-turned-wood-exhibit-featured-at-arts-barn-gallery-230843 http://www.americantowns.com/md/gaithersburg/news/photography-turned-wood-exhibit-featured-at-arts-barn-gallery-230843 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Gaithersburg, MD - The works of well-traveled photographer Les Grinspoon will be on display. Potomac, Maryland resident Les Grinspoon travels near... http://www.americantowns.com/md/gaithersburg/news/travel-photography-of-les-grinspoon-on-display-at-arts-barn-invitational-gallery-230299 http://www.americantowns.com/md/gaithersburg/news/travel-photography-of-les-grinspoon-on-display-at-arts-barn-invitational-gallery-230299 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Gaithersburg, MD -  The City of Gaithersburg hosts a collection of multi media works by members of the Senior Artists Alliance (SAA), and... http://www.americantowns.com/md/gaithersburg/news/senior-artists-alliance-members-and-sculptor-paul-pincus-exhibition-230301 http://www.americantowns.com/md/gaithersburg/news/senior-artists-alliance-members-and-sculptor-paul-pincus-exhibition-230301 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Gaithersburg, MD - Visitors to Gaithersburg’s 14th Annual Winter Lights Festival are in for a real treat this year as they get a chance to see the... http://www.americantowns.com/md/gaithersburg/news/teddy-bears-up-close-and-personal-at-winter-lights-walk-230100 http://www.americantowns.com/md/gaithersburg/news/teddy-bears-up-close-and-personal-at-winter-lights-walk-230100 Arts and Entertainment Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Gaithersburg, MD.  The Gaithersburg Police Department will be launching the second phase of the Click It or Ticket seat belt campaign in... http://www.americantowns.com/md/gaithersburg/news/gaithersburg-police-launch-second-phase-of-2009-click-it-or-ticket-campaign-229780 http://www.americantowns.com/md/gaithersburg/news/gaithersburg-police-launch-second-phase-of-2009-click-it-or-ticket-campaign-229780 Government and Politics Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Gaithersburg Residents Have Access to Easy-to-Use Prescription Drug Discount Card Launched on October 29, 2009 In current economic climate, where... http://www.americantowns.com/md/gaithersburg/news/gaithersburg-residents-have-access-to-easy-to-use-prescription-drug-discount-card-launched-229889 http://www.americantowns.com/md/gaithersburg/news/gaithersburg-residents-have-access-to-easy-to-use-prescription-drug-discount-card-launched-229889 Government and Politics Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Gaithersburg, MD - The entire community is invited to join the City of Gaithersburg in its annual Veterans Day Observance to honor and recognize U.S.... http://www.americantowns.com/md/gaithersburg/news/gaithersburg-veterans-day-observance-to-feature-remarks-by-lt-col-lee-marvin-packnett-229202 http://www.americantowns.com/md/gaithersburg/news/gaithersburg-veterans-day-observance-to-feature-remarks-by-lt-col-lee-marvin-packnett-229202 Government and Politics Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Gaithersburg, MD.  With the goal of making the Thanksgiving and December holidays more festive for 500 families in need, the City of... http://www.americantowns.com/md/gaithersburg/news/help-families-in-need-through-city-of-gaithersburg-holiday-giving-program-229485 http://www.americantowns.com/md/gaithersburg/news/help-families-in-need-through-city-of-gaithersburg-holiday-giving-program-229485 Government and Politics Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Gaithersburg, MD---The City of Gaithersburg is seeking compassionate residents, businesses and organizations to be Secret Santas this holiday... http://www.americantowns.com/md/gaithersburg/news/gaithersburg-needs-secret-santas-for-upcoming-holiday-season-229000 http://www.americantowns.com/md/gaithersburg/news/gaithersburg-needs-secret-santas-for-upcoming-holiday-season-229000 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500