Your Mid-County News For
Aspen Hill, Bel Pre, Brookeville, Glenmont,
Forest Glen, Kemp Mill, Kensington, Layhill, Olney,
Sandy Spring, Upper Rock Creek, Wheaton
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ADVISORY BOARDS
Community Advisory boards are a way to keep up to date on issues affecting your communities and to have a voice. Take an active role by participating & engaging in your local Advisory Boards.
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No meetings in August
Joint MCCAB/WUDAC Event on September 12th
Mid-County Budget Forums on September 14th and 21st
Mid-County Citizens Advisory Board Meeting
Wheaton Urban District Advisory Committee Meeting
Next meeting will be
September 12, 2023 at 7:00PM
Topics/Presenters:
Drone As First Responder Program
THIS IS AN IN PERSON MEETING ONLY
Wheaton Recreation Center, Social Hall
11701 Georgia Ave
Wheaton, MD 20902
Mid-County Budget Forums
Thursday, September 14 at 7PM
Thursday, September 21 at 7PM (Spanish Language)
Mid-County Community Recreation Center
2004 Queensguard Rd.
Silver Spring, MS 20906
Flyers Below
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FY25 OPERATING BUDGET FORMUS
September 14, 2023
September 21, 2023 (in Spanish/en Español)
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Meetings are open to the public.
If you have any questions about either one of these meetings, please contact Luisa Cardona at luisa.cardona@montgomerycountymd.gov
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The Nighthawks, the legendary blues and roots band now in its fifth decade, will headline the Wheaton TGIF Friday Encore fall concert series on Friday, Sept. 8, at the Marian Fryer Town Plaza, adjacent to the Wheaton Business Triangle and near the Wheaton Metro Station. Prior to the concert, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich will join ceremonies honoring Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center, a Wheaton business celebrating its 65th anniversary. Read more.
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Let us know how we can improve your local park! | |
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Montgomery Parks is planning an update of Wheaton Forest Local Park, 1700 University Boulevard West, Wheaton, Maryland.
We are seeking public input on the current park and what residents would like to see in the renovation.
Opinions can be submitted via our online survey at this website: Wheaton Forest Local Park survey or by scanning the QR code on the attached English and Spanish version flyers.
The survey should only take five minutes to complete. The results will be used to help guide future park improvements.
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Join us as we celebrate our Hispanic-owned local businesses during Hispanic Heritage Month on Tuesday, September 26 at Olney Beer and Wine, 5:30-7:30 p.m.! Let's network and celebrate Olney's diverse and vibrant business community, plus gain insight on county resources available through the Montgomery County Business Center. | |
Legendary vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater, a three-time Grammy® Award winner, will highlight a full day of entertainment on two stages at the free 18th Annual Silver Spring Jazz Festival in Silver Spring downtown on Saturday, Sept. 9. The festival, which will start at 3 p.m. on Veterans Plaza, will feature performers with various types of traditional and multicultural jazz sounds. Read more. | |
Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is encouraging youth to take advantage of the free Youth Cruiser cards being made available at area schools and libraries. Youth Cruiser cards offer free bus fare for all MCDOT Ride On buses and most Metro buses operating in the County. Read more. | |
Councilmember Albornoz Joins the Montgomery County Food Council and County Leaders to Unveil the Strategic Plan to End Childhood Hunger | |
Montgomery County Councilmember Gabe Albornoz and Montgomery County Food Council leaders were joined by County Executive Marc Elrich, Dr. Monifa McKnight, the Office of Food Systems Resilience, the Montgomery County Food Council, and community partners on Wednesday, September 6th, to unveil the recommendations developed from the Montgomery County Strategic Plan to End Childhood Hunger (see video from the event here).
The Montgomery County Food Council served as the project manager for this initiative, engaging the expertise of residents and community partners to identify food access barriers and strategies to reduce food insecurity across all childhood age groups. The plan identified 14 recommendations, organized into three groups based on how they address childhood food insecurity – with direct financial benefits to purchase food; with food provided at school, pre-school or daycare; and with novel approaches.
"We were honored to have the opportunity to develop this plan in partnership with the County Council, County government, MCPS and key community stakeholders," said Massa Cressall, interim executive director of the Montgomery County Food Council. "Coordinating and facilitating conversations around our local food system is our strength, and we collaborated with over 150 partners on this plan. Eliminating childhood hunger in our community will take all stakeholders, and we look forward to continuing to work toward the plan's implementation."
Visit the links below for more information and coverage of the event, and stay tuned for more information on the Food Council’s new Childhood Hunger Collaborative, where we will continue to convene partners interested in addressing these needs in the community.
“Montgomery County leaders say 30K children in need of more food” NBC
“Montgomery County leaders unveil strategic plan to end childhood hunger” WJLA
“How Montgomery County plans to end child hunger” WTOP
“Albornoz: ‘There Is No Reason Why We Can’t End Childhood Hunger’” MyMCM
“County Leaders Unveil Plan to End Childhood Hunger” The MoCoSho
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MCDOT - Bike Donation Drive -
Community Service Month
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Do you have an extra bicycle you no longer need?
On Friday, October 20, 2023, Montgomery County's Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will once again sponsor a bike collection drive during this year's Community Service Month.
Donated child / adult bikes and bike parts will be accepted from 7:00am to 2:00pm on Friday, October 20, 2023. (No bike helmets, please)
Donations will go to the Rockville Bike Hub, a non-profit organization whose volunteers refurbish the bikes and give them to low-income residents throughout the County, through Rockville's Terrific Kids and MCDOT's Bike Match MoCo programs.
Residents may also donate by check to the Rockville Bike Hub during the bicycle collection event. All donated funds will be used to purchase bike helmets and parts to repair the bikes.
Location:
Montgomery County Council Office Building Parking Garage at the corner of East Jefferson Street and Monroe Street in Rockville, Maryland 20850
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MCDOT-sponsored Adult Bike & Scooter Classes - fall 2023
Click on banners below to see all details.
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*September 30th class is sold out.* | |
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Montgomery County Government
Career Fair & Hiring Expo
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The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundationhn
Leadership Grant Program
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As part of its commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, the Foundation has launched a program to support professional development for leaders of color at grantee organizations — and to expand the pool of candidates for nonprofit executive leadership opportunities.
Darius Graham, who leads the Foundation’s grantmaking in Baltimore, talks about this new opportunity and how to apply. Learn More.
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The Gilchrist Immigrant Resources Center is Hiring!
Application Close on September 13
The Gilchrist Center is seeking to fill 2 part-time (20 hours/week) Customer Service Representative I positions. This is a merit position that includes benefits. The hourly pay-range for part-time is: $21.76 - $33.38.
Working together with employees of government agencies and service providers, the Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center aims to make Montgomery County one of America's most welcoming communities. The Gilchrist Center currently has three locations: Wheaton, Gaithersburg, and East County. This position will be assigned to the Gaithersburg location; however, the applicant must have the flexibility and ability to work in all locations when necessary.
More information here.
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Join Our Team of Leaders: Early Intervention Manager Position Now Open | |
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Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of young children and families? Do you possess strong leadership and organizational skills? We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Early Intervention Manager to lead our efforts in providing early intervention services to young children with developmental needs.
As lead agency overseeing the Infants & Toddler grant, Montgomery County is recognized for the comprehensive early intervention services to children with developmental delays and their families. We believe in the potential of every child and are committed to providing inclusive, family-centered support to help them reach their fullest potential.
Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply!!
Join our team as the Manager of Early Intervention Services, where you'll drive change and provide children with the best start in life. Visit Montgomery County Career Portal to learn how to apply to Montgomery County Government, and search for position #IRC59462 for the position description. The application process closes on September 8, 2023.
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Check all Montgomery County Government Job Vacancies below: | |
Our Community: Together & Connected | |
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Washington Metropolitan Oasis
a non-profit organization offering lifelong learning classes
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Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP), is NOW available to provide funds to assist low income households pay past due water/sewer bills! Funds are limited. Apply today at: http://dhs.maryland.gov/ohep | |
Click the banner above to check out the latest from the Wheaton and Kensington Chamber of Commerce Newsletter! | |
To check out the latest from Explore Kensington, click the banner above. | |
Montgomery County has various food distribution events across the County this week, including in Rockville, Gaithersburg, Silver Spring and Olney. To find distribution events or food near you, click here. The website also has more information about food resources in multiple languages. For help with getting food, please call the Food Access Call Center at MC311.
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