Upcoming Events
Wheaton & Kensington
Chamber of Commerce
301-949-0080
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Come to an Easter Egg Hunt!
Saturday, April 1, from 11 am - 2 pm
at the 4th District Police Station
2300 Randolph Rd, Wheaton, MD 20902
All are welcome! Children must be accompanied by an adult 18+
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As You Like It
One of Shakespeare’s most beloved romantic comedies is transported to the Woodstock era.
Folk and rock music popular in the 60s and 70s will be performed in place of songs from Shakespeare’s time.
Last days - through - April 1
Performances at
3710 Mitchell Street, Kensington, MD 20895
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"Scaled Down for Spring"
at the Wheaton Arts Parade Gallery
on view 'til Sun, April 30
Hours:
Thurs-Fri 1 - 7 pm
Sat-Sun 11 - 5 pm
(closed this Sunday)
Featuring art that is
20 x 20" or smaller at affordable prices
Plus:
Live music by Steve Ragsdale on Saturdays, April 1 & 15 from 1 - 3 pm
The Gallery is located in
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Celebrate National Poetry Month at the Kensington Park Library!
Celebrate by creating your own magnetic poetry.
Sat, April 8, from 2 - 3:30 pm
- Spark your imagination with the magic of finding your muse.
- Teens ages 13-17 are invited to use old books and magazines that will be provided.
- Or bring your own materials that inspire you and that you're willing to re-purpose!
Snacks will be provided!
Kensington Park Library
4201 Knowles Avenue
Kensington, MD 20895
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Here are some photos from the
5th Annual Kensington - Wheaton Business Networking Expo
that
was on March 8
from 5:30 – 8:00 pm
It was a Free event
~ Food Tasting ~
~ Appetizers and Drinks ~
~ Doorprizes ~
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Free food and drink tastings were from:
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It was great fun meeting local businesses at their information tables in a casual setting and
discovering the many products and services that they offered.
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County Executive Elrich Released Recommended $6.8 Billion Fiscal Year 2024 Operating Budget
This is an increase of 7.7 percent from the FY23 approved all funds budget (County Government plus outside agencies).
The recommended FY24 budget reflects record level and significant investments for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS), Montgomery College, affordable housing, economic development, public safety, and efforts to combat climate change.
- The CE recommends a 10-Cent increase in County’s Property Tax to be used exclusively to fully fund MCPS Budget request
Scheduled Public Hearings on the Operating Budget:
April 11, from 1:30 pm and 7:00 pm
April 13, from 1:30 pm and 7:00 pm
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Montgomery College
The Information Technology Institute is hiring two Placement & Learning Advisors to work with the TechMap Program.
The Tech Metro Area Pathways (TechMAP) Program is funded by a US Department of Labor grant to provide career pathways training in Information Technology (IT).
The MC TechMAP Program will improve the retention, completion, and employment rates of individuals historically underrepresented in IT.
TechMap - Placement & Learning Advisor (two-positions)_R4076
U.S Department of Labor Awards $1.6 Million Grant to MC
Workforce Development & Continuing Education
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RespectFest
at the
Wheaton Recreation Community Center
11701 Georgia Avenue
Wheaton, MD 20902
Earn SSL Hours! Free Food! Raffle Prizes!
Virtual
Monday, April 10 - 14
In-Person
Sunday, April 16 from 1:00 - 4:00 pm
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WorkSource Montgomery
WorkSource Montgomery and the MoCo Workforce Development Board have a new mobile job center!
WSM also has a new calendar for professional workshops and hiring events too!
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Newly Relaunched Business Center is Ready to Assist
Montgomery County's Business Center is a rebranded and expanded version of the Business Advancement Team to assist businesses looking to start, expand, or relocate in the County.
Find out about resources, the business incubator system, grant programs and more -
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& their financial education partner BALANCE
present
Webinar For The Win Sweepstakes
Attend a free webinar for a chance to win $1,000!
- Wouldn’t it be nice to win $1,000 while attending a free financial webinar?
- BALANCE webinars are live, online sessions that let you learn from and interact with an expert on today’s most popular financial topics - at no cost to you.
Here’s how to enter:
Register for a BALANCE webinar in February, March or April:
“Using Credit Cards Wisely”
Tuesday, February 14, from 1:30 - 2:30 pm / Register
“Understanding Credit”
Tuesday, March 14, from 1:30 - 2:30 pm / Register
“Raising Money Smart Kids”
Tuesday, April 14, from 1:30 - 2:30 pm / Register
Stay for the whole session
Earn additional entries with each webinar you attend
- At the end of the sweepstakes, the winner will be selected at random.
“Webinar for the Win” runs from February 14 - April 20, 2023
Sign up now to reserve your virtual seat
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