An Art Gallery will open in Town Hall on Saturday, January 12th from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. with an opening concert by the jazz duo, Stolen Moments. Light refreshments will be provided. The Gallery will remain open during Town Hall normal business hours Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Art featured by Katherine L. Peterson and Steve D'Amato. Katherine is an artist specializing in illustration and portraiture. She studied at Corcoran School of Art, the National Portrait Gallery and holds a Bachelors in Fine Art from Maryland Institute College of Art. Steve has been painting for about 45 years. Many painting techniques were learned from an art teacher in a small group setting many years ago. More recently, I have been broadening my skills at The Stone Branch School of Art in Rockville, Maryland during the winter months.

For ages 6 - 12. An instructor from Tristar Martial Arts Academy will present a fun-filled, high-energy martial arts class focusing on stranger danger, safety, and anti-bullying. Martial arts encourages confidence, respect, physical fitness, and is fun for all ages! Loose-fitting pants or shorts are encouraged. Only kids need to register for this program. Registration begins 2/2.

The Mayor will be visiting the elementary schools in Mount Airy that house our Fourth graders. A presentation will be given at that time informing students of their opportunity to write an essay of 275 words or less to enter in the "If I Were Mayor" contest. Prizes this year include $100 cash, a Governor's Citation and a Boat cruise of Annapolis on the Harbor Queen!

Wear RED in honor of those who risk their lives to protect our nation. Send in a picture of your family, friend or loved one currently deployed with their name and where they are serving (If not a security risk, please check) to [email protected] to be posted and honored on the Town's Facebook page and be entered for to win a Bag of Town Pride Goodies!