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.
Mid-County and Wheaton Advisory Board meetings are now virtual and are open to the public.
-- See below for links to join --
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Mid-County Citizens Advisory Board Meeting
Next Meeting will be
Thursday, May 19th at 7:00 PM
Topics/Presenters: The Department of Recreation will present on this year's summer camps
Luis Cardona from HHS will present on the Youth Positive Development
Delegate Jared Solomon will provide updates on the 2022 legislative session
Meeting ID: 829 3133 0898
(301) 715-8592
**Please note there are new links for this meetings**
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Wheaton Urban District Advisory Committee Meeting
Next Meeting will be
Tuesday, June 14 at 7:00 pm
Topics/Presenters: WUD Public Space Rental and Fees
Meeting ID: 832 4623 3594
(301) 715-8592
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BOTH MCCAB and WUDAC meetings are open to the public
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A Message from County Executive Marc Elrich |
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This week is National Nurses Week. I want to extend my thanks and gratitude to all nurses serving our County residents, including the approximately 300 nurses we have working in our Health and Human Services and Corrections departments and at the public schools. Over the last two years, nurses have been on the frontline, working non-stop to deal with the COVID-19 health crisis. Read more.
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Rental Assistance for County Residents |
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Eligible Montgomery County renters can soon apply for additional COVID-19 rent relief through the fourth phase of the County’s Rent Relief program, which provides financial assistance for tenants that have experienced a financial hardship due to the COVID-19 health crisis. Read more.
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Inquilinos elegibles en el Condado de Montgomery pronto podrán aplicar para alivio en renta por el COVID-19 mediante la cuarta fase del programa de Alivio en Renta del Condado, que provee asistencia financiera para inquilinos que han experienciado problemas financieros durante la crisis de salud del COVID-19. Leer más.
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Por Nuestra Salud y Bienestar Weekly
Vaccination & Testing Calendar
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Free Covid Testing For MCPS Students In Their Schools
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is asking all families to consent for their children to receive free COVID-19 testing at their school. Testing helps to keep schools open and students and staff safe.
Testing consent forms:
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Second COVID-19 Booster Shots Now Available at County-Operated Clinics
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have approved giving a second booster dose of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for certain groups.
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Financial Assistance for Homeowners Impacted by COVID
The Maryland Homeowner Assistance Fund is now open to provide grants or loans for delinquent mortgage payments, past due association fees, past due real estate taxes, home repairs, and energy efficiency improvements. Eligibility is based on income and COVID impact; owner occupancy is required. To learn more, visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov/homeowners
Housing counselors will help homeowners in understanding additional relief options based on their specific circumstances and can assist in finding a solution that works best for each homeowner. The application process is available at the Maryland Homeowner Assistance Fund program.
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County Executive Elrich Announces He Will Seek to Establish $1 Million Fund to Ensure Access to Abortion Services |
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Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich announced this week that he will ask the County Council for supplemental funding of $1 million for services and support to ensure access to abortion, family planning, reproductive and maternal health providers in the County. Read more.
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Montgomery County Job Fair
Thursday May 19, 2022 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
1510 Georgia Ave., 3rd Fl. Silver Spring MD
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Click on the picture above to see our Drop-off Locations!
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County Jurisdictions Receive $300,000 in Grants to Boost Walkable, Bikeable and Transit-Oriented Communities |
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The National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board (TPB) at the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) has approved 11 planning and design projects totaling $636,000 in technical assistance through its Transportation Land-use Connections (TLC) program. Read more.
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Return of "Bicycle Swag Bag" Contest During May to Promote "Bike to Work Day" |
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The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is promoting this year’s Bike To Work Day with the return of the ‘Bicycle Swag Bag’ contest during the month of May. From Sunday, May 1, through Saturday, May 28, bike riders are encouraged to post a picture of themselves enjoying their bike ride along any bike trail, path or bike lane in the County.
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MCPS Middle Students Can Now Register for Fourth Year of Free ‘Montgomery Can Code Camp,’ which Kicks Off on July 11
Registration is now open for Montgomery County Public Schools middle school students interested in attending the fourth year of the unique and innovative “Montgomery Can Code Camp” this summer. The free virtual program is a public-private partnership formed by Montgomery College, Montgomery County Public Schools and the Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation with Apple. It will offer an enriching and educational summer camp experience to learn computer coding. Read More
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Hours Changing for On-Street Parking Meters in Silver Spring and Wheaton
MCDOT has begun the process of extending on-street operational hours from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. in the Silver Spring and Wheaton PLDs.
The new hours requiring payment at on-street meters in Silver Spring will be Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. New Wheaton hours requiring payment will be 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
Want to stay on top of all Montgomery County parking updates? Visit the Division of Parking Management website or follow us on Twitter at @MCDOTNow.
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21 County Parking Garages to Undergo Cleanings in Spring and Summer
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation has started its semi-annual interior washdown to degrease and clean 21 County-owned parking garages in Silver Spring, Bethesda and Wheaton. Read More
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Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) is Accepting Applications
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 below on flyers to retrieve forms
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Break the Taboo
A Forum on on Youth Mental Health (MH) & Substance Use Disorder
Click on the flyer to register
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Join us for an exciting session focusing on Creative Aging Arts Programming. Creative aging is "the practice of engaging older adults (55+) in participatory, professionally run arts program focusing on social engagement and skills mastery."
Come together with older adult-serving organizations, teaching artists, arts organizations, and funders to explore and share opportunities for supporting and growing creative aging in Maryland communities. All are welcome!
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2021-2022 Neighborhood Events Matching Fund Grant Program!
Click on image below for the full application and more information.
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Our Community: Together & Connected |
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Click the banner above to check out the latest from the Wheaton and Kensington Chamber of Commerce Newsletter! |
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To check out the latest from Explore Kensington, click the banner above. |
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2022 Wheaton Arts Parade & Festival Poster Contest Winner is K.S. Brenowitz of Silver Spring
The sixth annual Wheaton Arts Parade & Festival poster will be based on the design submitted by K.S. Brenowitz, a Silver Spring resident and graphic artist. The contest was open to all residents of Montgomery County. Following their selection, Brenowitz worked with Wheaton Art Parade designer Josue Martinez of Corinto Gallery to apply the original design to the poster and for use on other promotional materials, including the T-shirt, for the event that will be held on Sunday, Sept. 25, in Downtown Wheaton. Read More
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Montgomery County will Keep Streeteries in Bethesda, Silver Spring and Wheaton Open at Least Through Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 5
Residents who wish to provide their thoughts on a local Shared Streets program can call 311 and ask to be connected to the Regional Services Office for their area.
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El Condado de Montgomery mantendrá abiertas 'Streeteries' en Bethesda, Silver Spring y Wheaton al menos hasta el Día del Trabajo, el lunes 5 de Septiembre.
Los residentes que deseen compartir su opinión sobre un programa local de Calles Compartidas pueden llamar al 311 y pedir que los comuniquen con la Oficina de Servicios Regionales de su área.
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Library Advisor Committee (LAC) Recruitment
Noyes Library for Young Children, a charming, historic gem of a library located in the heart of Kensington, is dedicated to serving children from infancy through age eight and attracts visitors worldwide. This cozy, one-room library is home to staff, programming, and collections for young children (and their adults.) These are exciting times for Noyes Children’s Library, with a projected building renovation and a focus aligned with County Executive Marc Elrich’s vision statement supporting Thriving Youth and Families in Montgomery County.
If you are interested in supporting Noyes Library, consider joining the Library Advisor Committee (LAC), a group of adult and high school members who make recommendations on issues relating to collections, services, programming, staffing and facilities. The Noyes LAC has openings for new members. Currently, virtual meetings are held approximately five times per year on Thursday evenings.
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Click the image above to learn more! |
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Volunteer Opportunities
At the link above, learn what volunteer opportunities there are for non-medical volunteers. Register if you're an organization that needs volunteers, and get useful guidance.
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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
Stay Connected! There is a lot going on in Mid-County so I hope you are staying connected. Please forward this email to others who may benefit.
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