Friday, August 17, 2012
Looking for something exciting to do this weekend? Check out some of the fun things going on around town.
Montgomery County Fair Where: 16 Chestnut St., Gaithersburg. When: Aug. 10 through 18. Friday: 3 p.m. to midnight; Saturdays and Sundays: 10 a.m. to midnight. Why go: Check out the largest agricultural county fair in Maryland; features farm animals, rides, food and entertainment. Check out Patch's video coverage of the deep-fried gluttony. Price: $10. Children 11 and under are free. Harmony Express Men's Chorus Where: 11701 Clopper Rd., Gaithersburg. When: Sunday, Aug. 19, at 7:30 p.m. Why go: Do you love to sing? Sing with the men from Harmony Express! They are the 2010 Southern Division AA Champions and 2011 Southern Division 2nd Place Chorus and Most Improved Chorus! Harmony Express is part of the Barbershop Harmony Society. All are …
Thursday, August 16, 2012
"Beat the Heat" program offers 100 neuters to keep cats from becoming pregnant.
The Animal Welfare League of Montgomery County (AWLMC) will be issuing 100 free cat spay/neuter certificates to those cat owners unable to afford to get their cats altered during difficult economic times, according to the group. The program aims to decrease euthanasia at overcrowded shelters and help increase the chance of a longer and healthier life for cats by an average of three to five years, according to the AWLMC. The program's title is "Beat the Heat." "August is the primary month that cats go into heat and get pregnant," the the organization said. "Due to the current difficult economic climate, many pet owners find it hard to pay their vet for this procedure. Therefore, they end up with more pets than they can afford to keep, and …
Thursday, December 29, 2011
If you enjoy pets, there are several volunteer openings at the Animal Welfare League of Montgomery County.
Every day this week, Patch is profiling a local nonprofit agency. If there's a nonprofit that you think your neighbors need to know about, email Doug Tallman or Lauren Sausser. Mission: "To enhance the lives of Montgomery County, Maryland residents and animals through programs directed at education, adoption, animal shelter, and low cost spay/neuter." Contact Information: Phone: (301) 740-2511; Email: info@awlmc.org; Address: 12 Park Ave., Gaithersburg; Website: www.awlmc.org Financials: The annual revenue for 2011 is approximately $130,000. History: The Animal Welfare League was founded in September 2005. How you can help: The Animal Welfare League of Montgomery County lists its open volunteer positions on the website. Openings include …
