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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Mid-County Citizens Advisory Board Meeting
Next meeting will be
July 20, 2023, at 7:00PM
Topics/Presenters:
DHHS, Aging and Disability Resource Unit
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82931330898
Wheaton Urban District Advisory Committee Meeting
Next meeting will be
July 11, 2023 at 7:00PM
Topics/Presenters:
Community Listening Session | Youth Crisis
Substance Abuse, Mental Health, Crime
THIS IS AN IN PERSON MEETING ONLY
In person at
2425 Reedie Drive, 2nd Floor
Wheaton MD 20902
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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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Supporting Youth In Crisis
Join WUDAC for a Community Conversation on
Supporting Youth in Crisis | Mental Health, Substance Use, and Violence
Tuesday, July 11 at 2425 Reedie Dr., 2nd Fl. Wheaton
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This meeting is in person only | |
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Starting Today
Wheaton's Summer Concert Series
at Marian Fryer Plaza
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Free Animation, Graphic Novel and Mini Comic Book Programs Will Be Offered at Wheaton Branch of Montgomery County Public Libraries in July and August | |
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The Wheaton libraries of Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) will offer several free animation, graphic novel and mini comic book programs for ages 10 to 50-and-over in July and August.
The animation workshops explore the history, science and creative possibilities of animation. Participants will create three optical toys: a thaumatrope, a zoetrope strip and a flip-book.
The graphic novel classes teach participants to create a graphic novel page using all the conventions of graphic novel storytelling: narration, dialogue, character design, dynamic page layouts and cinematic techniques.
The mini comic book workshops teach participants to write and illustrate a brief fictional, factual or a combination of both that will become six-to-eight-page narratives using one folded sheet of paper.
Registration for all programs is limited and required. Arts supplies to be used during the programs will be provided.
The programs will be facilitated by cartoonist, illustrator and animator Leila Cabib.
Programs at the Wheaton Library are:
Wheaton Library is located at 11701 Georgia Ave. in Silver Spring.
The programs at the Wheaton Library are funded in part by a Wheaton Cultural Project Grant from the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County.
For more information about the programs, contact Clotilde Puértolas at Clotilde.puertolas@montgomerycountymd.gov
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Media contact: Neil H. Greenberger, 240-205-1915, or Neil.greenberger@montgomerycountymd.gov
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Healthy Babies Equity Act (HBEA) | |
Click the pictures above for more details. English and Spanish Version. | |
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Healthy Babies Equity Act Sign-up Days sponsored by DHHS to assist pregnant women who are transitioning from MPP to Maryland Medicaid:
· Saturday, July 8, 2023 8:30am-3:00pm at 1818 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring
· Saturday, July 15, 2023 830am-3:30pm at 12900 Middlebrook Rd., Germantown
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New Maryland Connected Devices
Free Computer Program Now Open
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MARYLAND CONNECTED DEVICES – FREE COMPUTER
Montgomery County is now distributing 1 free laptop per eligible household, limit 1 computer per address to households eligible for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) internet discount program. Go to www.montgomerycountymd.gov/computer for all details and to make a reservation to pick up a computer. Your household will qualify by: being enrolled in a benefit program, such as SNAP, Medicaid, free school lunch, or SSI; or enrolled in a Housing Choice Voucher or project-based rental assistance program; or earn less than 200% of the federal poverty rate ($27,180 for 1 person, $10,280 for each additional person). You do not need to be a U.S. Citizen but you must be a Maryland resident. You must show photo ID, proof of address, and proof of income or benefit program eligibility to receive a computer. You must have an advance appointment to receive a computer. You can enroll in the ACP program or receive assistance to do so at the computer distribution event.
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DISPOSITIVOS CONECTADOS DE MARYLAND – COMPUTADORA GRATIS
El condado de Montgomery está distribuyendo 1 computadora portátil gratis por hogar elegible, límite de 1 computadora por dirección a los hogares elegibles para el programa De Conectividad Asequible (ACP) de internet. Vaya a www.montgomerycountymd.gov/computer para todos los detalles y para hacer una reservación para recoger una computadora. Su hogar calificará al: estar inscrito en un programa de beneficios, como SNAP, Medicaid, almuerzo escolar gratuito o SSI; o inscritos en un vale de elección de vivienda o en un programa de asistencia de alquiler basado en proyectos; o ganar menos del 200% de la tasa federal de pobreza ($27,180 por 1 persona, $10,280 por cada persona adicional). No necesita ser ciudadano estadounidense, pero debe ser residente de Maryland. Debe mostrar una identificación con foto, un comprobante de domicilio y un comprobante de ingresos o elegibilidad para el programa de beneficios para recibir una computadora. Debe tener una cita anticipada para recibir una computadora. Puede inscribirse en el programa ACP o recibir asistencia para hacerlo en el evento de distribución de computadoras.
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Capital Area Solar Switch Program | What are the benefits to adding solar + storage? Being able to store your solar power can give you the freedom to keep the lights on if there’s an outage. If you want to learn more, join #CapitalAreaSolarSwitch to find out how battery storage can work for you! Learn more: bit.ly/CapAreaSolarSwitch | |
2023 Annual Farm Tour - July 22 - 23 | |
Information about this event can be found on our Office of Agriculture website where you will find a visual map as well as links to brochures. | |
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The Bravery of Resistance
Honoring Jewish Heritage Month
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Volunteer Opportunity!
2023 Homeless Resource Day - October 19
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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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Montgomery Recreation Is Hiring Season Positions for Summer
Montgomery County Recreation is hiring seasonal employees for summer. Available positions include lifeguards, camp counselors and camp directors. The department is looking for dedicated, hardworking and motivated individuals. Read more.
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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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