Girl Scouts send hearts to soldiers

The cards express the girls’ love and gratitude to the soldiers serving their country.

The service project, inspired by the sixth-grade troop, has helped the kindergarten troop understand the importance of serving their country and helping people, which are basic values in Girl Scouting, Girl Scout Leader Dee Dauber said.

The cards were sent to Army Staff Sgt. Robert D. Brickner in G Company 2⁄32 FA, Unit 43358, which is serving just outside of Baghdad.

Brickner is the uncle of Daisy Girl Scout Angie Dauber and Junior Girl Scout Kimmi Dauber. He will distribute the homemade candy-filled hearts and cards for Valentine’s Day to the men and women in his company.

Learn how to makea rain barrel

The Wildlife Achievement Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America will hold a Rain Barrel Workshop on Tuesday from 7:30 to 9 p.m.

Residents are invited to learn about the benefits of rain barrels and to construct their own rain barrel to take home.

The workshop is free, but registration is recommended due to limited space. To register, contact Jeffrey Deschamps at jeff.deschamps@verizon.net or call 301-604-3736.

The chapter is located at 26430 Mullinix Mill Road near Damascus.

For more information or directions, visit http:⁄⁄mysite.verizon.net⁄vzeo63qr⁄barrel_workshop08.pdf.

Autos, computers for sale

Damascus High School students and other students in the county Student Automotive Trades and Information Technology Foundation will hold a sale of student-refurbished cars and computers 9-11 a.m. Feb. 23 at Damascus High School, 25921 Ridge Road.

For information about the cars, call Mike Snyder at 301-962-4819 or send an e-mail to Michael_C_Snyder@mcpsmd.org or visit www.autocareers.org.

For more information about the computers, call John Brewer at 301-929-6975 or send an e-mail to John_N_Brewer_iii@mcpsmd.org or visitwww.itfcareers.org

On campus

*Julie Borowski has been named to the Dean’s List for the fall semester at Frostburg State University. Borowski is a sophomore. She is the daughter of Patti and John Borowski of Damascus and a 2006 graduate of Damascus High School.

*Paula Beth Sosin has been named to the Dean’s List for the fall semester at the University of Delaware in Newark. Sosin is a freshman majoring in fine arts and visual communications. She is the daughter of Marc and Bonnie Sosin of Boyds and a graduate of Damascus High School.

Honoring volunteer service

As part of National Volunteer Week April 27 to May 3, the governor’s office will recognize people exhibiting outstanding volunteer service who have positively influenced or addressed a problem or enhanced the quality of life in Maryland.

The volunteers will be honored at the annual Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards celebration.

A nomination of no more than 500 words must be submitted or postmarked by March 3.

Nomination forms and more information can be found at www.gov.state.md.us.

Vendors wantedfor Clarksburg Day

The Clarksburg Historical Society is taking reservations for vendor space for artisans, crafts, home businesses and flea marketers for this year’s Clarksburg Day. The annual event will be held June 7 at Clarksburg High School, 22500 Wims Road.

Clarksburg Day will feature live entertainment, a pet show, a variety show, free trolley rides and historical displays along with the vendors.

For more information, call 301-253-3807.

Items appropriate for People and Places must be received by 9 a.m. Friday for consideration. They can be mailed to The Damascus-Clarksburg Gazette, 9030 Comprint Court, Gaithersburg, MD 20877; sent by fax to 301-670-7183; or e-mailed to ssingerbart@gazette.net.

Holiday Schedule for Montgomery County

Montgomery County government will observe the following holiday schedule for Presidents’ Day on Monday, Feb. 18:

County Offices — closed

Libraries — closed

County liquor stores — open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., with the exception of the following stores, which will be closed: Auburn, Cabin John, Diamond Square, Gaithersburg and Twinbrook.

Ride On — Weekday schedule

Metrobus — Weekday schedule

Metrorail — 5 a.m. to midnight

Parking at public garages, lots, curbside meters — free

Refuse⁄recycling pick-up — regular collection

Transfer Station — open

MCPS Administrative Offices — closed

State offices & courts – closed