Boredom is a Pattern not Reallity

There’s so much to do here in Rockville, MD this coming weekend. Take a look at the exciting events planned during this first weekend in October. When you are ready to unwind, the excitement doesn’t have to stop. Come by and visit the Sheraton Rockville Hotel. We offer premier, top-notch accommodations in both our luxurious guest rooms and our upscale King Farm Bar and Grill.

Saturday, October 2

Rockville's Farmers' Market

9:00 am -1:00 pm at Rockville Farmers Market

Every Saturday from May 16- November 21 the Farmers' Market transforms itself as different fruits and vegetables and more

PAW (Partnership for Animal Welfare) Adoption Event

12:00 pm -2:00 pm at Petco

PAW (Partnership for Animal Welfare) will be having an adoption event (dogs only) at the Rockville Petco. (301) 984-9733

www.rockvilleliving.com/calendar/detail/5869"

Cat Adoption Event

12:00 pm -3:00 pm at Petco

Meet the cats available for adoption from the Montgomery County SPCA.
Won't you open your heart and home to… (more)

California Suite presented by Rockville Little Theatre

8:00 pm at Fitzgerald Theater

Neil Simon's humorous confection follows guests from New York, Philadelphia, London and Chicago in a California hotel suite.



Sunday, October 3

Nature Play Workshop

3:00 am -4:00 pm at Croydon Creek Nature Center

Get outdoors and play in this workshop for parents and children.Learn a variety of outside games and lots of activities

California Suite presented by Rockville Little Theatre

2:00 pm at Fitzgerald Theater

Neil Simon's humorous confection follows guests from New York, Philadelphia, London and Chicago in a California hotel suite.

Saturday, October 9

Rockville's Farmers' Market

9:00 am -1:00 pm at Rockville Farmers Market

Every Saturday from May 16- November 21 the Farmers' Market transforms itself as different fruits and vegetables become available throughout… (more)

Cat Adoption Event

12:00 pm -3:00 pm at Petco

Meet the cats available for adoption from the Montgomery County SPCA.

Oktoberfest!

2:00 pm -6:00 pm at Gilly's Craft Beer, Fine Wine, And Deli

Join us for our 2nd Annual Oktoberfest! Featuring Organ Grinder Lola and Master Bob, Beer Garden of Oktoberfest/Pumpkin Beers, German… (more)

Music in the Library - Angela Easterling: A Songwriter’s Journey Through American Music

4:30 pm -5:30 pm at

The Friends of the Library, Rockville Chapter would like you to enjoy a free concert in the library on Saturday… (more)

Light The Night Walk - Montgomery County

5:00 pm -9:00 pm at Rockville Town Square Plaza

Would you walk two miles for a cure?

On October 9, the National Capital Area Chapter of The Leukemia

"The Response," Guantanamo on Trial -- film screening and panel discussion

7:00 pm at UUCR

Join us for a screening of “The Response,” a film based on the transcripts of the Guantanamo Military Tribunals, followed… (more)

California Suite presented by Rockville Little Theatre

8:00 pm at Fitzgerald Theater

Neil Simon's humorous confection follows guests from New York, Philadelphia, London and Chicago in a California hotel suite.

Mahler’s Resurrection

8:00 pm at Strathmore

The late-Washington composer Andreas Makris reflects on his Greek origins in the Aegean Festival Overture, which blends classic form and… (more)

Sunday, October 10

California Suite presented by Rockville Little Theatre

2:00 pm at Fitzgerald Theater

Neil Simon's humorous confection follows guests from New York, Philadelphia, London and Chicago in a California hotel suite.

For more information on these events please visit: http://www.rockvilleliving.com/thingstodo

Damelis Manculich
AGM

King Farm Grill Lunch Special

Happy Holidays

Happy Holidays!!!!!!!!!!

OK…it is only September, but here at the Sheraton Rockville, the festivities have begun!! Before you get swept up into the crowded mall, visiting family & friends, wrapping, decorating, cooking and baking, how about reduce some of the stress by reserving space for a holiday party at the beautiful, warm and cozy Sheraton Rockville.

For this holiday season, take a look at the special banquet menu Santa’s Helpers at the Sheraton Rockville has designed:

2010 Holiday Buffet Menu

STARTERS (Select One)
Spinach, Pear, Bleu Cheese, Lemon, Chive Vinaigrette
Classic Caesar Salad
Buttery Bibb Lettuce, Candied Pecans, Dried Cranberries, Mustard Vinaigrette
Roasted Tomato and Basil Soup
Butternut Squash Bisque
Cream of Asparagus Soup

Entrees (Select Two)
Traditional Slice Roast Turkey w/Cranberry Sauce
Baked Honey Mustard Ham
Marinated Slow-Roasted Prime Rib of Beef Au Jus
Pan Seared Salmon (add $1.75 per person)

Accompaniments (Select Two)
Chef’s Rice with Cranberries and Pears
Savory Walnut Sage Stuffing
Glazed Harvest Sweet Potatoes
Herb Roasted Red Potatoes
Four Cheese Macaroni
Vegetable Melody

Desserts (Select Two)
Pumpkin Custard Pie
Decadent Chocolate Pie
Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie
Creamy Raspberry Cheesecake

All dinner buffets include fresh baked rolls, coffee, decaf as well as Hot & Iced Tea

Holiday Special Buffet is Based on a Guaranteed Minimum of 25 Guests

$25.99 per person (tax and gratuity not included)

Whether it is a gathering of friends and family or a party for your office or business, Sheraton Rockville can offer a feast that would make even Mrs. Claus proud to serve. Book today…elves are standing by.

Call the Sales Department at 240-912-8210

Connect with Sheraton Rockville - Free Internet, Free Phone Calls!

Want a full service hotel with free internet and free phone calls.  We have your "Stay Connected" package exclusively at the Sheraton Rockville Hotel in Maryland.  Rates start at $149 plus tax per night.  All you have to do is click BOOK NOW!  It's that easy.  The Sheraton Rockville Hotel has 154 guest rooms, three conferences rooms, a full service restaurant and bar, room service and for our club members a beautiful Club Lounge.  The hotel also has a state of the art gym, indoor heated pool, whirlpool and business center.  We'll see you soon!

Milan Patnaik
General Manager

Sheraton Hotels’ Sweet Sleeper™

 

A sleep worth talking about

 

Have you experienced our Sweet Sleeper Bed?

 

• White Laurel Duvet cover, Insert and coordinating Bed Skirt
• Natural Fill Pillows: Duck Feather/Down
• Hypo-allergic Synthetic Pillows
• Custom Pillowcases, T300, 60/40 Cotton/Poly blend
• All white with envelope enclosures and decorative flange
• Blanket (Light weight, quilted, white down blanket)
• Top Sheet (300 thread count, 60/40 Cotton/Poly blend)
• Base Sheet (300 thread count, 60/40 Cotton Poly blend)

 

 

Winsett Roye

F&B

Sheraton Rockville Gym in A Bag Package

Have you ever wanted to work out in the privacy of your own hotel room to avoid crowded treadmills, a setting of strangers, or sharing a set of 25 lb dumbells?

Well here at the Sheraton Rockville hotel located in the heart of Rockville-Gaithersburg, Maryland we have listened to your requests and come up with a solution!

The new Gym in a Bag is ready for your use!  Go online to www.Sheraton.com/Rockville and book this package or just call the hotel directly at 240-912-8230.  As you check-in we will have noted that you have booked this package and we will have the Gym in a Bag ready for you.

The Sheraton Rockville has all kinds of packages for every interest you may have.  We have movie passes packages, massage packages, and even packages for your little furry friend.  As the General Manager of the hotel, I am interested in making your stay in the Washington, D.C. suburbs a most enjoyable and memorable one.  Please don't hesitate to reach out to me so we can together accomplish this.

Have a great rest of August!
Milan Patnaik
General Manager
240-912-8230

Welcome to Sheraton Rockville the ideal venue for your wedding day.
Every arrangement, every detail, is tailored to
your special needs. Sheraton Rockville Hotel will
help you create your dream wedding, rehearsal
dinner, farewell brunch and all your special
wedding events. Your friends and family will enjoy
Sheraton’s 154 spacious guest rooms and suites.
Our distinctively designed accommodations all
showcase the plush Sheraton Sweet SleeperSM bed.
Guests will enjoy our deluxe bathrooms, flat-screen
TVs, indoor lap pool, and full-service restaurant.
now forever
celebrate
We want everything
surrounding your
wedding to be special.
Book your event with us
and receive one or all of
the following amenities:
• 20 Rooms
Complimentary Suite for Bride & Groom with
strawberries and champagne split
• 30 Rooms
Private evening wine hour for wedding guests
• 40 Rooms
Complimentary Continental Breakfast
For more information contact Sheraton Rockville
Sales Office at 240-912-8231 or visit
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Millet Juan
Property Accountant

Things to do near the Sheraton Rockville - Strathmore

Strathmore provides affordable, accessible, multi-disciplinary arts programming in the Mansion at Strathmore, the Music Center at Strathmore, and on its scenic 11-acre site.



Artistic offerings presented by Strathmore in the Music Center include world-class performances by major national artists of folk, blues, pop, jazz, show tunes, and classical music. The Music Center is also the home to five resident artistic partner organizations (including the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, National Philharmonic, and CityDance Ensemble) who present performances in the Concert Hall and classes in the Education Center.

Amenities in the Music Center at Strathmore include the Prelude Cafe, open for breakfast, lunch, afternoon snacks and pre-concert meals, and the Music Center at Strathmore Shop.

Winsett Roye
Food & Beverage

Cheap dating Night at the Rockville Town Center

The Rockville Town Center is hosting the “Cheap Date Night”


On Mondays 5:00 pm to close

Mondays are now the best night to eat out at Rockville Town Square. With offers this good, it’s better than eating at home!

Some of the restaurants are:

*Austin Grill: Fajitas and craft beer for 2 for $30. Includes fajitas for 2, a sampler

of micro brews from the Flyer Dog Brewery and key lime pie for dessert.

*Bobby’s Crabcakes: Dinner for 2 for $45. Includes: Caesar salad to share, 2

jumbo crabcake platters and key lime to share.

*Cosi: Buy one flatbread pizza, get one for free!

*Gifford’s Ice Cream and Candy Co: $3 sundaes ALL DAY!

*Gordon Biersch: Dinner for 2 for $39.95. Choose one appetizer (southwest

eggroll, garlic fries or soup of the day), two entrées (linguini marinara, fish and

chips, burger of the day or chop salad), two mini taster desserts (strawberry

cheesecake, carrot cake, chocolate cake, berry trifle or peanut butter pie), and 4

.4L glasses of house made beer (2 per guest).

*Jouvence Aveda: $25 off any service over $50 when you bring a friend.

*La Canela: 3-course meal and a glass of wine for $35 per person. Meal will be

ordered from a special “Date Night” menu.

*La Tasca: Choose 1 pitcher of sangria or wine, 4 tapas and 1 dessert for $45.

Items will be ordered from a special date night menu.

*Lebanese Taverna: 25% off sandwiches and sandwich platters.

*Oro Pomodoro: Dinner for 2 for $35. Two Caesar salads, two spaghetti and

meatballs and dessert (for 2) and a bottle of house wine.



Check the Rockville Town Center website for more details:

http://www.rockvilletownsquare.com/news/

Uncorked City of Rockville - Wine & Music Festival

Enjoy the best wines from across the state, as well as cooking demonstrations, a book signing and three stage of musical entertainment.

Cost to participate in the wine tasting is $10 and includes a commemorative wine glass for the first 2,000 paid attendees (must be 21 years or older to consume alcohol)

Admission is free for concers, book signing & cooking demonstration.

MARYLAND WINERIES
to be announced Friday, July 23, 2010

Have a great summer!

Millet Juan
Property Accountant

Stimulus Package - Sheraton Rockville Hotel

$129 per Night For Stays Of 3 Nights or More!


Three times a charm at Sheraton Rockville Hotel! Take advantage of our best offer for stays of three nights or more with special rates starting at $129/night.

Rate only valid for stays of three nights more. Book today for stay through December 31, 2010.

Terms & Conditions




Offer valid at Sheraton Rockville Hotel.

Offer is valid for December 31, 2010

Offer includes: special rate from $129/night for stays of 3 nights or more.

Valid for new reservations only.

An eligible stay is defined as one or more consecutive nights paying a qualifying rate in the same hotel regardless of the number of check-in or check-outs that occur.

Rates are per room, per night, based on single/double occupancy and availability at time of reservation and do not include additional per room, per night charges that may be imposed or state/local taxes.

Must be 21 years of age (18 years of age outside the United States) or older to receive alcohol offer; non alcoholic beverages may be substituted on request. Hotel follows responsible beverage service principles and reserves the right at any time to deny service of alcohol to patrons. In countries where alcohol cannot be served, an alternate beverage will be provided.

A limited number of rooms may be available at these rates.

Blackout dates and other restrictions may apply.

Offer not applicable to groups.

Not to be combined with other offers or promotions and subject to change.

Not responsible for omissions or typographical errors.

Void where prohibited by law.

Starwood reserves the right to discontinue this offer at any time.


Milan Patnaik
General Manager

While having Luch

While having lunch with my co-workers at the Residence Inn by Marriott in Saddle River, New Jersey, I received a phone call from the area manager. Much to my amazement, he was offering me a position as Operations Manager at a brand new Sheraton in Rockville, MD. Having no idea where Rockville was nor having ever worked for a Starwood property, I was excited by the challenge of something new and, the best part…I GOT TO LEAVE NEW JERSEY!!!! I hang my head in shame as I admit that the Garden State was not for me.

I packed my belongings and moved south, starting my new life in the Maryland area. Once settled into my new home at the hotel, I began pouring over the information booklet that was place on the coffee table, hoping to learn as much as I could about Rockville. The first fact that jumped out at me was Montgomery County was established by the Maryland Constitutional Convention on September 6, 1776, which was exactly 2 centuries, to the day, prior to my birth. I always find it fascinating to learn important historical events that happened on the date of my birthday. After reading the article, and learning of this coincidence, I had an overwhelming feeling that I am finally home.

Life in Rockville, Maryland, has been everything I wanted. I have the perfect job, the perfect community and the perfect boyfriend. I realize being so close to the shopping at the Galleria in Northern Virginia, the history of Washington, DC and the quiet farms and hills of Western Maryland, one can have the best of all worlds.

Rockville offers history, beauty. shopping and nightlife, all virtually at your doorstep. From the historical Glen Echo Park, first established in 1891; the American Film Institute which now resides at the Art Deco Silver Theater; to the gorgeous cascading rapids of Great Falls park. There are more than 200 restaurants in the neighboring Bethesda area offering a melting pot of ethnic food from Hindu, Greek, Spanish, Turkish…the list is endless.

A quick hop on the metro can transport you to some of the world’s most famous historical sites…the White House; the Capital and of course, the Washington National Zoo and the Smithsonian Museum. The best part is, most of these icons are free to the public. If you have had enough history and culture and want something else, Georgetown is just a stone’s throw away. Here you’ll find trendy stores; 5-star restaurants and some of the best people watching you will ever experience.

If you want to stay close to home, Rockville has lots to offer as well. The Rockville Town Center offers shopping and dining at small independent restaurants and boutique style shops. Of course, what must be on your “must do” list is visitng our King Farm Grill where we infuse upscale dining, drinks and fun. You do not want to miss our unsurpassable happy hour (5pm – 8pm daily) including appetizers and specialty drinks . Introduce yourself to Sergio, our singing bartender who can engage all his guests in jokes and conversation. Our girls, Sheereen and Kathy are not only gorgeous, but will keep a smile on your face with their wit and friendly personalities. Give us a try and I promise you will feel at home with your new Sheraton Rockville family.

Damelis Manculich
AGM, Sheraton Rockville Hotel.

Rockville Sportsplex and the Sheraton Rockville

The Rockville SportsPlex has 63,000 sq. ft. of sporting activity for ages 3 1/2 to Seniors! They have a league for everyone, check out  their leagues at www.rockvillesports.com.
Come in for a league, camp, or hold your next party here!


While visiting the Rockville Sportsplex - make sure you make your hotel reservations at the Sheraton Rockville Hotel located in King Farm/Rockville, Maryland.  We have great special pricing for our athletes: Sheraton Rockville Hotel Deals. Sportsplex ownership/management opened the doors to Rockville Sportsplex December, 2000. This first venture proved very successful and ownership open the doors to its second facility in Sterling, VA in December 2003. Recently, ownership has taken control of an existing facility in Pennsylvania, called Action Sports in September 2006. They have since renamed the facility The 422 Sportsplex and are on their way to making that facility as successful as the others.
The Sportsplex business has been very popular for many years now, and over the past three years their facilities have won awards for service and quality. The ownership group is dedicated to bringing the finest quality indoor sports programs to the Montgomery County area. They know that you, the customers, have made their operations a success and they want to continue providing the programs you want. They appreciate any input you may have that will make their services better for you.

Until next week Sheraton Fans!

Milan Patnaik
General Manager
Sheraton Rockville Hotel

Have you Experienced our Link?

The Link@Sheraton experienced with Microsoft was born out of guests' needs to have a sense of community and belonging while on the road. In keeping with Sheraton's core values of warm, connected, community, the Link@Sheraton provides a place within Sheraton where guests can keep up with what's important to them, where they can work and relax.

Twilight Runfest

Rockville Rotary Twilight Runfest is one of the most popular races of the summer in the National Capital area.  The event consist of an 8K race (including a wheelchair division) and a 1K fun run, followed by music, refreshments and overall rockin' good evening. The 2010 Runfest is the 25th running Rockville summer night block part.  Saturday, July 17, 2010 at Rockville Town Center - N Washington Street & Middle Lane.  Portion of the proceeds from the Rockville Rotary Twilight Runfest benefits the rockville recreation fund.

Millet Juan
Property Accountant

Now Hiring - SMERF Sales Manager - Sheraton Rockville Hotel

The Sheraton Rockville Hotel is currently seeking a qualified candidate for the SMERF Sales Manager position.  Previous hotel sales is a must! 
Qualifications:
- Detailed Oriented
- Ability to Multitask
- Professional Manner
- Able to prospect 100 accounts per week
- Able to meet sales activity goals
- Able to meet sales booking goals
- Mainly M-F 50 hours per week some
  weekends and nights.
- Ability to "Close the Deal"
- Creativity

All interested candidates must have Microsoft Office knowledge and be very computer savvy.  If you are interested in this position please email resumes to RockvilleGM@ih-corp.com

Thank you,

Milan Patnaik
General Manager

Rockville's Newest Happy Hour Venue

Rediscover our Club Lounge

SHERATON CLUB LOUNGE


Located on preferred floors, Sheraton Club guest rooms offer upgraded amenities, free bottled water, and complimentary fitness center access. Club guests also have special access to the Club Lounge. A relaxing, upscale space, the Club Lounge offers complimentary breakfast, afternoon hors d’oeuvres and a variety of beverage options. Take advantage of the private Club Lounge where you can connect with friends, meet with your team, or simply relax by catching your favorite TV show. Need to get some work done? A copier/fax/printer and complimentary office supplies are ready to go.

Bike to Work Day in Rockville, MD.

The City of Rockville promotes bicycle commuting through Bicycle to Work Day and its Commuter Assistance Program. Most Rockville residents live within bicycling distance of Town Center and other workplaces in the City. The City’s neighborhoods are also accessible to three Metrorail stations (Rockville, Shady Grove, and Twinbrook) and several Metro Bus and Montgomery County Ride-On Bus routes (both transit systems have bike-on-bus racks). People who bicycle longer distances can access the Rock Creek Trail just east of the City and ride the trail to downtown Washington, DC. Therefore, the City of Rockville is in a great position to serve bicycle commuters.




Bicycle to Work Day

Friday, May 21, 2010



Event Details

The City of Rockville will again be participating in the regional celebration of Bike to Work Day on May 21, 2010. Last year, over 6,000 cyclists registered for the event region-wide.



This year, Rockville will have two "pit stops;" one at Rockville Town Square in the pavilion in front of the new library (north of the East Middle Lane and Maryland Avenue intersection), and the other at the Fallsgrove Transit Center, near the intersection of Fallsgrove Drive and Oak Knoll Terrace. The pit stops will be open from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. for bike commuters to stop by for breakfast, coffee, prizes, a free t-shirt, and to meet other local cyclists.



During the event, the City of Rockville will be raffling prizes every 15 minutes. The City will also recognize several of Rockville's most notable bike commuters.



If you would like to register for the event, assuring that a t-shirt will be waiting for you at the registered "pit stop," please visit the Washington Area Bicyclist Association's Bike to Work Day website.



Nominate a Co-worker for the Rockville Bicycle Commuter of the Year Award

If you would like to nominate a friend or coworker for the Rockville Bike Commuter Award please send the person’s name and contact information to rtorma@rockvillemd.gov along with a short description of their bike commuting habits.



Commuter Assistance Program

The City of Rockville promotes bicycle commuting through its Commuter Assistance Program. Employers are encouraged to provide information to employees about commute options, such as bicycling and walking, public transportation, telecommuting, and carpooling. Some employers offer incentives to employees who do not drive alone to work. These incentives include providing free or reduced-price transit passes, paying for new walking shoes, or paying for bicycle repairs.



Rockville has also established a PARC-IT Program to encourage employees to use alternative transportation, which can help reduce traffic congestion, the environmental impacts of driving alone, and the demand for automobile parking. PARC-IT includes programs that provide emergency rides home, discount public transit fares, and general transit information.



Benefits of Biking to Work



For Employees:



Less expensive than driving

Great way to get exercise

Energizes you on way to work and lets you wind down on the way home

Reduces pollution and congestion

For Employers:



Reduces health care costs

Increases employee productivity

Reduces parking costs

Decreases employee turnover

 
Maria Rodriguez
Executive Housekeeping Manager

King Farm Bar and Grill

COMING SOON!  New menu & new look at the King Farm Bar and Grill!  Look for our new affordable menu featuring healthy selections along with exciting speciality infusion drinks- bubble gum vodka or apricot rum. Join your friends to watch our 24-Hour sports channel while enjoying our delicious appetizers and drink specials. Are you working at one of our local companies?  Ask our sales department about the Drink Key Program and how your company can sponsor an after work get-together!