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 | |
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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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Wheaton's Summer Concert Series
at Marian Fryer Plaza
starting at 6PM
Today: Jah Works
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After 27 Years, Richard Miller of The Wheaton Barber Shop Retires | |
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In July of 1979 Richard Miller started cutting hair at The Wheaton Barber Shop. About 20 years ago Richard bought the shop. On Wednesday Aug 30 Richard will close the barbershop and retire. In that 44 years he has become many people's regular barber. For many families he has serviced three generations He has cut my hair for the last 27 years. If you know Richard, PLEASE STOP BY THE SHOP AND WISH HIM WELL.
Photo by Chip Py
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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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Glenmont Back to School Event
August 25th from 4-8PM
at Glenmont Shopping Center
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2023 MCPS BACK-TO-SCHOOL FAIR @ WESTFIELD WHEATON
SATURDAY, AUG. 26, 2023, 10 A.M. - 1 P.M.
FREE TRANSPORTATION:
MCPS will offer free shuttles to the event from the following MCPS high schools:
Montgomery Blair, Paint Branch, Gaithersburg and Richard Montgomery.
The first shuttle will depart from high schools at 9:00 A.M.
and the last shuttle will depart from Westfield Wheaton at 2:00 P. M.
For more information visit: https://www2.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/community-engagement/fair/
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Montgomery Parks Seeks Input for Its Fiscal Years 2025-30 Capital Improvements Program, with Forum on Thursday, Sept. 7, in Wheaton | |
Montgomery Parks is seeking input on its Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for Fiscal Years 2025-30. Community suggestions for the upcoming CIP can be submitted online, via email, U.S. mail or in person at a public forum that will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 7, at the Wheaton Headquarters of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission. Read More | |
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. | |
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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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Free Computers and Up to $45 Per Month Off Home or Mobile Internet Available for Low-Income Residents | A new school year is about to start, and for some low-income residents without computers or the ability to pay for home or mobile internet, Montgomery County is trying to provide help through its continued program of giving away free computers and subsidized internet service. The next distribution of free computers will be from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 19, at the East County Community Recreation Center in Silver Spring. Read more. | |
Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles is Seeking Student Applicants for her S.M.A.R.T. Youth Advisory Council | The S.M.A.R.T. Youth Advisory Council is a program formed by the Sayles office that aims to increase youth participation in local government. Guided by the tenets of the S.M.A.R.T. agenda, students have the opportunity to advocate for creative solutions to problems in our communities that significantly affect young people. Students who are accepted will be eligible for SSL hours. Applications for our fall cohort are open through August 28. Learn more and apply here. | |
WSSC Water Commissioners Extend Get Current: Temporary Water Bill Amnesty Program
to Assist Customers
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Program Extended Through August 31
Eligible Customers Receive Bill Credits and Waived Fees
Contact:
Chuck Brown
Charles.Brown@wsscwater.com
301.206.8100
Laurel, Md. – July 19, 2023 – WSSC Water Commissioners today unanimously approved extending the Get Current temporary water bill amnesty program through August 31. This is the second extension of the popular financial assistance program, which helps eligible customers with a delinquent balance as of May 1, 2023, by providing bill credits and waiving 100 percent of late payment charges and turn-on fees. To date, more than 1,500 customers have signed up to take advantage of the benefits of the Get Current program – allowing WSSC Water to collect nearly $1.2 million (including pay plan commitments).
Only after extensive customer notification and all other reasonable alternatives have been exhausted, including efforts to connect every income-constrained customer with available financial assistance, will WSSC Water disconnect water service. WSSC Water offers several financial assistance programs to help customers get current with their bills. You can find information on other customer assistance programs at wsscwater.com/assistance.
To learn more about WSSC Water’s Get Current program and determine if you qualify, visit wsscwater.com/getcurrent.
* Get Current 150 percent Area Median Income Limits by Household Size for Prince George’s and Montgomery (below).
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Opening night of Ink, co-produced with Round House Theatre!
Thursday, September 5th
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Wheaton Community Safety Summit | |
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MCDOT-sponsored Adult Bike & Scooter Classes - fall 2023
Click on banners below to see all details.
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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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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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