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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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Mid-County Citizens Advisory Board Meeting
Next meeting will be
May 18, 2023 at 7:00PM
Topics/Presenters:
Public Safety Updates &
East Norbeck Local Park Updates, Melissa Chotiner l Montgomery Parks
Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82931330898
Meeting ID: 829 3133 0898
call in: (301) 715-8592
Wheaton Urban District Advisory Committee Meeting
Next meeting will be
May 9, 2023 at 7:00PM
Topics/Presenters:
Heather Bois Bruskin, Director of the Office of Food Systems Resilience
THIS IS NOW A HYBRID MEETING
In person at
2425 Reedie Drive, 2nd Floor
Wheaton MD 20902
Virtually on:
Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83246233594
Meeting ID: 832 4623 3594
call in: (301) 715-8592
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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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Spring has sprung! What better way to celebrate the new season than with a Wheaton Spring Fling?! Join us in Marian Fryer Town Plaza on Sunday, May 21 from noon to 4pm for lawn games, arts and crafts, signature cocktails, food, music and more! | |
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Temporary Noise Waiver for Spring Wash-down of County Garages in
Wheaton, Bethesda and Silver Spring
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Ride On Food Drive
Get a free trip!
Click on the banner below to see details
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Ride On is partnering with Manna Food Center, County Public Libraries and Regional Services Centers to host a food drive from May 21-27. Donate a non-perishable food item on any Ride On bus and get a FREE trip!
Go to https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/DOT-Transit/food-drive.html for more information and drop off locations. #RideOnFoodDrive @MannaFoodCenter @MontgomeryCountyPublicLibraries
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Community invited to workshops for University Boulevard Corridor Plan | |
WHEATON, MD – The Montgomery County Planning Department, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, is inviting the community to attend a series of workshops for the University Boulevard Corridor Plan (UBC Plan). The meetings will be held in a workshop format and will feature staff presentations on existing conditions followed by facilitated discussions on topics such as housing, land use, transportation, parks and open spaces, and neighborhood aspirations for the plan area.
The workshops comprise of two in-person meetings and two virtual meetings for two different geographic areas along the University Boulevard Corridor plan area to allow a more focused conversation on specific parts of the plan area.
Focused on the University Boulevard Corridor plan area,
from Dennis Avenue to Wheaton
In-person Option
May 17, 2023 (7 – 9 p.m.)
M-NCPPC Wheaton Headquarters Auditorium (2425 Reedie Drive, Floor 2, Wheaton, MD)
RSVP (Encouraged but not required)
Virtual Option
May 24, 2023 (7 – 9 p.m.)
Zoom
RSVP (Required)
Planners are also asking the community to share opportunities and challenges in the plan area by using the plan’s engagement hub and by completing a short questionnaire. Sign up for the plan’s eletter to receive news and information on the plan. For questions or comments about the meetings, please contact planner Nkosi Yearwood at 301-495-1332 or via Email.
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Urgent need of B-
To Schedule: 301-496-1048
Click on the banner for more information
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Montgomery County Civic Federation Zoom Meeting
Monday, May 8th
7:30 p.m.
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"It Never Rains, But Man, It Pours: All Things Stormwater "
Join to discuss what the county and homeowners can do to address the growing stormwater management problem.
Guests:
Pamela Rowe, Environmental Protection Department
Ann English, RainScapes Program
Zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82517449307/
Call-in number: 301-715-8592
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Montgomery County Recreation Summer Program Registration Begins Monday, May 15 | Montgomery County Recreation’s summer program registration begins at 6:30 a.m. on Monday, May 15, for County residents for most programs and activities. Registration for Bone Builders, Day Trippers and Senior Outdoor Adventures in Recreation (SOAR) will begin at 9 a.m. Read more. | |
Four Special Weeks in May Will Highlight Visit Montgomery’s ‘Discover MoCo Month’ | “Discover MoCo Month” in May will be a collection of week-long programs sponsored by Visit Montgomery to celebrate the County’s small businesses and entrepreneurial spirit. Throughout the month, visitors and local residents will be able to access deals, discounts and special events at a selection of the County’s hotels, restaurants, attractions, retail businesses and craft beverage producers. Read more. | |
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Family Game Night
Tomorrow Saturday at
Mid-County Community Recreation Center
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MCDOT-Sponsored
Adult Spring Bike and Scooter Classes
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Free Financial Seminars Will Be Offered Virtually by Commission for Women and County Libraries | |
Montgomery County Public Libraries and the Montgomery County Commission for Women will be offering a series of free financial seminars in May on the ins and outs of "all things money.” The seminars, which are open to all, will be led by financial and investment advisors Jamie Lapin and Thiago Glieger and will take place via Zoom, from 7-8:30 p.m. on Tuesday nights. Read more. | |
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AAPI Heritage Month Celebration
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Mid-County Sneaker Ball
For ages 12-18
Saturday, June 3rd 2023
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Grant Opportunity for local Nonprofits | |
Please see the below information on a grant opportunity that may be of interest to you. Please note, only nonprofits are eligible to apply (although the County could support/partner). Please kindly distribute to your partners and networks as appropriate.
Opportunity Name: FY23 Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO) Technical Assistance Grant Program
State or Federal? Federal
Award Ceiling: $750,000
Due Date: 29 May 2023
Cost Share Requirement: Please note that per AP 7-1, the department must absorb the match within its existing budget appropriation.
Opportunity lD: FOA-WB-23-00
Opportunity Link: https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=347530
Synopsis:
All information here.
The Women's Bureau, U.S. Department of Labor (DOL, or the Department, or we), announces the availability of approximately $5,000,000 in grant funds authorized by the Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations (“WANTO”) Act of 1992, Pub. L. 102-530, 29 U.S.C. 2501 et seq.; 29 U.S.C. § 13; and the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 for the WANTO Technical Assistance Grant Program.
This program aims to provide technical assistance (TA) to employers (which may include public sector entities) and labor unions in the United States and its territories to encourage employment of women in both apprenticeable occupations and nontraditional occupations (A/NTO), specifically in the following ways:
• Developing (establishing, expanding, and/or enhancing) pre-apprenticeship, youth apprenticeship, Registered Apprenticeship (as defined in Appendix B "Acronyms and Definitions"), or other nontraditional skills training programs designed to prepare women for careers in A/NTO;
• Providing ongoing orientations or other resources for employers, unions, and workers on creating a successful environment for women in A/NTO; and/or
• Setting up support groups, facilitating networks, and/or providing supportive services (as defined in section IV.E.3) for women in A/NTO to improve their retention.
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Bethesda Cares is hiring!
Bethesda Cares is currently recruiting for a Strategy and Collaboration Coordinator for the Zero for All Campaign. We encourage all that are interested to please view the full job announcement and apply at Strategy and Collaboration Coordinator - Built for Zero - Idealist.
The Strategy and Collaboration Coordinator will work closely with community leadership and partners in an effort to achieve functional zero on behalf of all homeless populations in the county. The Coordinator will be responsible for facilitating and managing collaborative meetings, engaging with key stakeholders, supporting the community in achieving its goals and working towards larger system improvements. The Coordinator will leverage existing and new relationships throughout the community, and act as the connector between stakeholders, working to collectively achieve the goals set forth by the community leadership in collaboration with Built for Zero.
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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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