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Hey there, Rockville! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ā˜•ļøļø

In today's newsletter:

  • How Rockvilleā€™s courthouse quietly saved $220,000 on energy bills
  • How a Rockville expert says you can stay strong with age
  • Did you know Joan Jett once called Rockvilleā€™s Randolph Hills home?

Also on today's calendar: McLean School Open House (Kindergarten-Grade 4) and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: I quit my job as a banker. šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Friday: Mostly cloudy and not as cold, with a high of 38 and low of 26 degrees.
  • Saturday: Some sun, then clouds, temps: high: 37, low: 24.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 38 and low of 21 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

ā€¢ The Inconvenient Truth About Building Automation Systems (propmodo.com) ā€” Montgomery County has dramatically cut energy use at the Rockville District Courthouse, where a retro-commissioning of its building automation system slashed heating and cooling consumption by half and saved about $220,000 so far. The article explains how outdated software, manual overrides, and poor maintenance drove up costs, and how targeted fixes and staff training restored efficiencyā€”offering a model for other Rockville-area buildings.
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ā€¢ Strong for Life: The Power of Functional Fitness (nachicago.com) ā€” A Rockville-based exercise specialist joins other experts to explain how functional fitness can help residents stay mobile, manage pain, and age more comfortably. The piece outlines simple movements like squats, split squats, and short walks that mimic daily tasks and can be adapted for people with conditions like fibromyalgia. Readers are encouraged to build small, consistent habits rather than intense workouts.
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ā€¢ Maryland's 'Age of Rock ā€˜n Roll' (thecatoctinbanner.com) ā€” Rockville readers may be surprised to learn Joan Jett once lived in the Randolph Hills neighborhood and attended local schools before launching her rock career. This feature looks back at her early Rockville years alongside other Maryland-connected rock musicians, tracing how the state helped shape several notable performers from the 1950s through the 1970s.
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  • New year coming hoping Teddi will come home to celebrate.
    Please let me know if you have seen him around anywhere. (Nextdoor Tuckerman Station)
  • Target posted a job opening for Overnight Inbound (Stocking) (T1854) in Rockville. Apply here.
  • Sweetgreen, Inc. posted a job opening for Pike + Rose - Service Team Member in Rockville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rockville here.

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