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, June 16th 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
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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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Even though Uvalde, Texas is far from Montgomery County, we are reeling from the mass murder in the elementary school where 19 children and 2 adults were killed. We feel the loss and the anguish of the community. And we feel the anger that almost ten years after the mass killing at Sandy Hook Elementary School, we have made no progress on meaningful gun control. Read more.
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COVID-19 Updates: Boosters Available for 5-11 Year Old's, Multiple Testing Options Available, Continue Preventative Measures as COVID-19 Has Not Ended
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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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County Recreation Outdoor Pools to Open
Memorial Day Weekend
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Montgomery County Recreation’s outdoor pool season will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 28, with its seven pools opening for the Memorial Day Weekend.
During the pre-summer season, from May 28-June 17, outdoor pool hours will be 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 3-6 p.m. on weekends and on Memorial Day.
During the summer season, from June 18-Aug. 14, outdoor pool hours will be 1-4 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. on weekdays, and noon-3 p.m. and 4-7 p.m. on weekends. The Upper County Pool will be closed on Fridays during the summer season. For more information about pool hours, visit the Montgomery County Recreation website.
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County Holiday Schedule for
Memorial Day on Monday, May 30
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The Montgomery County Government will have special hours and some closings for Memorial Day on Monday, May 30. Read more.
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Commission for Women Invites Residents to Its 50th Anniversary Picnic Celebration on Sunday, June 5, at Wheaton Regional Park |
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This year will mark the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Montgomery County Commission for Women (CFW). Join the CFW from 2-5 p.m. at Wheaton Regional Park on Sunday, June 5, to celebrate 50 years of the incredible work, accomplishments and triumphs of the Montgomery County Commission for Women. Read more
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Rockville Metro Station West Side Construction and Paving Will Lead to temporary Bus Stop Closures and
Relocations from May 31 - June 6
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American Minority Veterans Research Project Presents |
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YOUR HEALTH IS YOUR WEALTH THROUGH DANCE!
Prizes for the Dance Extravaganza for each Category:
- First Prize: $300
- Second Prize: $200
- Third Prize: $100
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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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Free E-Scooter Trainings
Saturday, June 4
12:00-2:00 PM
Wheaton Ice Arena
(back, left parking lot)
or call 240-777-8380
*A class may be canceled due to inclement weather
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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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Creative Aging
A Statewide conversation about
Maryland's Creative Aging ecosystem!
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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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Community invited to attend
Wheaton Downtown Study open house on June 14
Montgomery Planning will provide background on the study, and initial strategies to advance the vision of the 2012 Wheaton CBD and Vicinity Sector Plan
WHEATON, MD – The Montgomery County Planning Department, part of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, will hold a community open house for the Wheaton Downtown Study on June 14, 2022 (4 – 7:00 p.m.) at M-NCPPC’s Wheaton Headquarters Auditorium (2425 Reedie Drive, Floor 2, Wheaton, MD 20902). At the open house, Montgomery Planning staff will provide an overview of the purpose of the study, discuss strengths, opportunities and challenges within the Wheaton Central Business District, and present initial strategies to further the implementation of the 2012 Wheaton CBD and Vicinity Sector Plan. The open house is in-person only and the presentation will be made available on demand.
Montgomery Planning staff will provide a brief presentation once each hour of the open house - at 4:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m., and 6:30 p.m. The remainder of the event will be open house style and provide an opportunity for the community to learn more about the goals of the study and offer feedback on the study area’s strengths, opportunities, challenges, and initial strategies.
All participants attending the community open house must be vaccinated and may be required to show proof of vaccination. Translation assistance and accessibility accommodations are available upon request and must be made by June 7, 2022. Please contact Jessica McVary at Jessica.McVary@montgomeryplanning.org or 301-495-4723 by June 7, 2022.
About the Wheaton Downtown Study
The Wheaton Downtown Study is an effort to identify opportunities to create a cohesive downtown that integrates recent development with Wheaton’s small-scale character while meeting the needs and aspirations of small businesses, property owners, and residents of the Wheaton Central Business District. The Study builds upon the vision of the 2012 Wheaton Central Business District and Vicinity Sector Plan, which is already advancing physical redevelopment and adaptive reuse of the downtown in ways that enrich the community economically while preserving Wheaton’s unique character. The Study will complement the 2012 Sector Plan and integrate guidance from recently adopted plans and policies to explore how larger redevelopment can support smaller properties’ potential to evolve and contribute to a growing Wheaton, provide clear paths for small businesses and property owners to participate in community redevelopment opportunities, and share the creation of public benefits.
The Study will focus on the following key goals:
- Evaluate Development Progress: Evaluate downtown Wheaton’s development progress to date and identify challenges, opportunities, and lessons learned in furthering the 2012 Sector Plan’s vision.
- Promote Complete Communities: Explore the adaptive reuse and expansion of existing structures to promote existing small business preservation, local job retention and creation, provide services and amenities, and introduce additional residential uses.
- Improve Multimodal Safety: Update the 2002 Wheaton Central Business District Streetscape Standards and establish goals compatible with actual redevelopment opportunities and with Wheaton’s unique character to further Montgomery County’s Vision Zero policy.
- Establish Fine-Grained Urban Design Vision for Wheaton: Create an urban design development framework that builds on the relationship between redeveloped and adaptively reused properties and focuses on how small-scale redevelopment can help retain Wheaton’s unique character.
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Jazz Academy of Music Jam Camp |
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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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FREE Consultations for your immigration case
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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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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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