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What does a termite look like?
It’s not often that we see ‘em, but it’s good to know when you do. My favorite termite inspector handed me this card today. It’s a keeper!
Census Fun Facts- Montgomery County MD
The census is out. Montgomery County has done some changing since the last census in 2000:
- The population has increased roughly 100,000 and now stands at 971,777. That makes it the 42nd most populous county in the nation.
- Bethesda tops the largest towns within Montgomery County with 90,499 residents. Germantown is 2nd with 86,395. And Silver Spring comes in 3rd with 71,452.
- Our county’s population has grown more diverse over the past decade. Montgomery County’s Hispanic population grew at the fastest pace (64.4 percent), followed by Asian and Pacific Islanders (37.0 percent), Blacks (25 percent) and other minority groups (21.3 percent).
- The 39.3 percent increase in all minority groups combined offset a 7.8 percent decline in the number of non-Hispanic Whites living in the county.
- Minorities now account for more than half the population within Montgomery County.
These are just some of the highlights. For more information on our community (and I mean boatloads), click here.
Shredding in Montgomery County MD
In this age of identity theft and paranoia, people are shredding their stuff. Sometimes you have a job that’s too big for your $16 shredder from Target.
So, what are your options? I did a little digging, and they are abundant.
- Montgomery County occasionally hosts a “shredding day” event. None are yet planned for 2012, but it’s a free way to get bulk shredding done, assuming you can wait it out.
- Then there’s the ARC… The Arc Montgomery County identifies, creates and sustains inclusive communities that embrace and engage individuals and families affected by intellectual and developmental disabilities. They can say it better than Read the rest of this entry »
Rock Creek Park in the Winter
My husband took this picture of Rock Creek Park yesterday morning.
It’s good to live near Rock Creek Park.
Water Quality Monitoring Classes to begin 1/19/12
The Audibon Naturalist Society begins a Water Quality Monitoring Class tomorrow from 7-9pm (sorry for the late notice), and again on February 26, 2012 from 2-4pm at Woodend Sanctuary in Chevy Chase, MD. In the class “we will explore how benthic macroinvertebrates (a.k.a. bottom-dwelling boneless creatures) help us assess the health of local streams and learn how to identify these organisms to the taxonomic level of order. In the field workshop, we will practice monitoring techniques and then collect and identify the macroinvertebrates we find. One classroom session and the field workshop are recommended for those interested in becoming monitors.”
If you haven’t had a chance to check out the Audibon Society, DO! It’s situated not too far from Rock Creek Park, and offers an array of classes, summer camps for kids, and events like the Bloomin’ Birdathon. For more information, you can check out their website, here.
Wacky Winter
This picture was taken on Tuesday of this week. That’s right. January 10th. We’ve had one of the most mild winters on record… thus far. I’m kind of liking it.
Holiday Recycling in MoCo
Straight from the Montgomery County website…
Reminder: Christmas Tree recycling + holiday recycling tips
We will collect Christmas trees for recycling on your recycling day from Monday, December 26, 2011 through Friday, February 3, 2012. Remember to remove all decorations.
Local holiday light recycling locations accept light strings through January 2012.
Shop Local Bethesda
It doesn’t hurt to remind people to shop at their favorite small shops during this holiday season. If we don’t, these unique shops may cease to exist. I, for one, don’t want to live in a world where the big box stores get to dictate my shopping choices. Small shops are worth the extra expense. They promote local artists and crafts people. Keep it local!
Here are a few of my favorites:
Pirjo- women's clothing and jewelry on Bethesda Avenue
Waygoose Redux- arts & crafts, Hampton Lane in Bethesda
Nantucket in the Fall
I confess- all the holiday hoopla has me at a rare loss for words. I’m working on my end of the year stats, but you don’t get to see that until the end of the year. The December market is kind of slow and not much new is popping on the market. It should pick up in January.
In the meantime, I’ll entertain you with some vacation photography. A good friend grew up on Nantucket, and invited our book club to enjoy ourselves in September. We really lucked out with the weather.
Computers & Cars
On Saturday, December 10, 2011 Thomas Edison High School will hold a “while quantities last” sale of used vehicles (prices range from $1,500 to $4,300) and refurbished computers, priced at $69 or $159.
I’ve written about the ATF before*. It’s a great program for students who like cars, or hope to land a job in the trade. Specifically, “automotive Trades Foundation (ATF), also known as The Montgomery County Students Automotive Trades Foundation, Inc., is a non-profit foundation established cooperatively by Montgomery County Public Schools and the business community in Montgomery County to promote and Read the rest of this entry »
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