Two exciting exhibits are scheduled for the Montpelier Arts Center starting in June. The 35th annual Invitational Sculpture Exhibition: Spatial Interpretation will run from June 10 to July 31. Also, from June 10 to July 31 ceramic figurative sculptures by Kevin Rhode will be on display in the center's Library Gallery. Rhode's work examines our relationship to clothing and its use as a symbol in the areas of consumerism, classicism and societal development. Receptions for both of these exhibits will be held on Friday, June 10 from 7 to 9 p.m. at their respective galleries. Call 301-377-7800 for information.
Grab your comfortable walking shoes and sign up for the Hidden Spaces tours at Montpelier Mansion. Go behind the scenes to areas generally not open to the public, including the attic, three cellars and walk-in vault. Learn about the construction of the mansion and changes and additions made over the years. The next tour is Sunday, June 5 at 4 p.m. This event fills up quickly, and space is limited. If spaces are not available for the June event, the same tour will be given on Sunday, Sept. 4 and Sunday, Nov. 13. Participants should be 18 and over and there is climbing up and down narrow stairs. Admission is $15 per person, $14 for Friends of Montpelier members. Call 301-377-7817 for tickets and information.
Motor Vehicles Administration is making some changes for security reasons to the Maryland driver's license design, which will become one of the most secure in the nation. After July, drivers will no longer receive the new card in person at the MVA facility. MVA will begin printing and mailing the new secure cards on June 20 for all learner's permits and new ID cards, and for licenses/ID cards renewed via web, kiosk and U.S. mail. Since the new cards will be mailed, it is important that the license show the correct residential address. If there is a need to update your address, go to mva.maryland.gov.
The Governor's Office on Service and Volunteerism is now accepting nominations for the 2016 Governor's Service Awards. These awards, for services performed during 2015 or for lifetime achievement, recognize Maryland citizens for their significant volunteer contributions to the state and its people, and for working to change Maryland for the better. The services performed must be outside the nominee's paid employment. Categories include youth, national service, AmeriCorps alum, faith-based, group/team, nonprofit volunteer program, first responder and veteran. Nominations should be submitted by June 1. For more information, go to gosv.maryland.gov