June 23, 2023

Your Mid-County News For
Aspen Hill, Bel Pre, Brookeville, Glenmont,
Forest Glen, Kemp Mill, Kensington, Layhill, Olney,
Sandy Spring, Upper Rock Creek, Wheaton

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.

Mid-County Citizens Advisory Board Meeting

Next meeting will be

July 20, 2023, at 7:00PM


Topics/Presenters:

To be announced.


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 A HYBRID MEETING


In person at

2425 Reedie Drive, 2nd Floor

Wheaton MD 20902


Virtually on:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83246233594

Meeting ID: 832 4623 3594

+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)

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

What's new in Mid-County

Join us on July 1st at

Albert Einstein High School

The following roads will be closed on July 1st from 5:30 p.m.


Newport Mill and College View (both sides)

Newport Mill and Kenton

Newport Mill and Mapleview

Newport Mill and Stark

Newport Mill and Astoria

Newport Mill and Lund

Newport Mill and Madison

Newport Mill and Murdock

Newport Mill and Anderson

Newport Mill and Denfield

Newport Mill and Nimitz

Newport Mill and Lawrence

Kensington Blvd. at Einstein High School

University Blvd. and Lawrence

University Blvd. and Madison

University Blvd. and West

University Blvd. and Hillsdale

University Blvd. and Valley View

University Blvd. and Midvale

Upton and East Avenue

Upton and Chevy Chase Bank

East Avenue - just past the McDonald's

Hillsdale at Parking Lot

Veirs Mill median at Norris Drive

Veirs Mill and Norris Drive

Veirs Mill and Schoolhouse Court (both entrances)

Veirs Mill and College View Drive

Starting on July 7!

Wheaton's Summer Concert Series

Click here to see the concert lineup!

Free Animation, Graphic Novel and Mini Comic Book Programs Will Be Offered at Wheaton Branch of Montgomery County Public Libraries in July and August

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


Parks Playhouse Junior performance of the Puppet Co.'s Peter and the Wolf

Sunday, June 25, 2023 | 10-11 a.m.

at Wheaton Local Park

Join Glen Echo’s beloved Puppet Co. in celebrating it’s 40th birthday at this magical outdoor reimagined performance of Peter and The Wolf. Peter and The Wolf is a fan favorite in the Puppet Co’s repertoire. Created nearly 70 years ago by The Puppet Co. founder, Christopher Piper’s father, with puppets handcrafted by Christopher, this delightful and updated version of this classic folktale is sure to delight audiences of all ages. Join us for this Puppet Co. Legacy favorite, with a new spin. This English and Russian bilingual production will incorporate the classic music in this two-person small marionette romp. Peter and the Wolf" with the Puppet Co., on Sunday, June 25, 2023, 10-11 a.m., at Wheaton Local ParkThis event is part of the Parks Playhouse and Parks Playhouse Junior series which features free, live performances in parks around the county this summer.  


"Peter and The Wolf" is a fan favorite in the Puppet Co’s repertoire. Created nearly 70 years ago by the Puppet Co. founder, Christopher Piper’s father, with puppets handcrafted by Christopher, this delightful and updated version of a classic folktale is sure to delight audiences of all ages. Join us for this Puppet Co. Legacy favorite, with a new spin. Performance is an English and Russian bilingual production and will incorporate the classic music in this two-person small marionette romp.


Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and picnic blankets for viewing. Sign language interpretation will be provided.

Community Updates

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 

WSSC Water Launches Month Long

 'Get Current' Amnesty Program

Since yesterday, customers behind on their water/sewer bill can Get Current between June 1-30 to receive benefits including waiving all late fees and receive credits to their account. Find out if you are eligible at wsscwater.com/getcurrent.

Get current on your WSSC Water bill 

Pay your bill in full or pay over 6 months - we’ll waive late fees and you’ll receive bill credit. 

Find out if you qualify at wsscwater.com/getcurrent

Department of Permitting Services (DPS) Podcast

The new episode is now available on the DPS website and on popular podcast platforms including AmazonApple and Spotify. It also is available at https://permittingservicespodcast.buzzsprout.com/. Subscribe to the podcast by tapping the “plus” or “follow” sign on the podcast provider’s platform.


Send questions and ideas for future podcast episode to dps.podcast@montgomerycountymd.gov.

2023 DPS Deck Inspection

Resurfacing Projects

Upcoming Events

Coming soon at Kensington Park Library!

Art and Activism

MARK YOUR CALENDAR !!!


You are invited to the Civic Federation’s

Summer Potluck Picnic

Saturday, July 1

11115 Fawsett Road, Potomac, MD

Come and enjoy seeing your fellow civic activists face-to-face!

Please bring something tasty to share and the appropriate serving implement.

Park on the right side of the road and walk up the driveway.

Join us in the back yard.

If it rains, come right in the door and up the stairs. It’s an upside down house.

RSVP to Peggy Dennis

hotyakker@gmail.com

301-983-9738


Civic Federation's June newsletter

The Bravery of Resistance

Honoring Jewish Heritage Month

Volunteer Opportunity!

2023 Homeless Resource Day - October 19

Employment Opportunities

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.

Check all Montgomery County Government Job Vacancies below:

Our Community: Together & Connected

Washington Metropolitan Oasis

a non-profit organization offering lifelong learning classes

Get out and about with Oasis this summer! We’d love to mail you a copy of our catalog. Call or email us: 240-800-3745, washingtonmetro@oasisnet.org.

 

Oasis Volunteer Event at Comfort Cases

Monday, June 26 | 10 – 11:30 am | Rockville, MD | FREE

REGISTER HERE

 

The Sound Mind: How Our Brain Constructs a Meaningful Sonic World

Monday, June 26 | 3 – 4 pm | Zoom | FREE

REGISTER HERE

 

Everything You Need to Know About Hypertension

Monday, July 10 | 3 – 4 pm | Zoom | FREE

REGISTER HERE


Click here and take a look at all their class offerings.

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.
Food Distribution
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.
Luisa F. Cardona
Director

MID-COUNTY REGIONAL SERVICE CENTER
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Mid-County Regional Office
   a service of Montgomery County Government 
located at:
2425 Reedie Drive, 2nd Floor, Wheaton, MD 20902



Marc Elrich
Montgomery County Executive
  

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