May 19, 2023

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

June 15, 2023 at 7:00PM

Topics/Presenters:

Agenda is being updated.

Zoom information to be announced.

Wheaton Urban District Advisory Committee Meeting

Next meeting will be

June 13, 2023 at 7:00PM

Topics/Presenters:

Agenda is being updated.

THIS IS NOW A HYBRID MEETING

In person at

2425 Reedie Drive, 2nd Floor

Wheaton MD 20902

Virtually on:

Zoom information to be announced.

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

Wheaton Spring Fling

Happening this Sunday!

Spring has sprung! What better way to celebrate the new season than with a Wheaton Spring Fling?! Join us in Marian Fryer Town Plaza this Sunday, May 21 from noon to 4pm for lawn games, arts and crafts, signature cocktails, food, music and more!

Temporary Extension of Noise Waiver Extension

Gude Landfill Remediation

30 day extension of the existing Temporary Noise Waiver for after-hours work associated with the Gude Landfill Remediation Project.

See Certificate here.

Temporary Extension of Noise Waiver for Spring Wash-down of County Garages in

Wheaton, Bethesda and Silver Spring

After hours interior power washing activities at garages in Silver Spring, Wheaton, and Bethesda. The work is being done after-hours to reduce interference from parked vehicles, minimize disruption to businesses, and to address pedestrian safety concerns.

See extension here.

Ride On Food Drive

Get a free trip!

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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

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

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.

Community Updates

Urgent need of B-

To Schedule: 301-496-1048

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Montgomery County Recreation Summer Program Registration started on 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.

Solidarity Movement: Responding to the Shootings Locally & Nationally

This is a call for a Solidarity Movement: Responding to the Shootings Locally & Nationally through coming together in a revival setting to provide inspiration and practical approaches/solutions to the impacts of such inhumane and criminal activity causing insecure/unsafe conditions in our school and communities.

Thursday, June 1, 2023

6:00pm to 6:30pm Lecture/Seminar on Leadership: Honorable Laurie Ann Sayles: Introduced by Ricardine Cadet Gray

6:30pm to 7:00pm Praise and Worship: John F. Kennedy High School Orchestra and Band

Presentation of Colors: Colonel Zadok Magruder High School JROTC

Patriotic Musical Selection(s): Jazmyn McKoy and Kelvin Dukes

Invocation: Rev. Kenneth Nelson

Presiding Officer(s) Rev. Thomas Pumphrey

Welcome Address: The Peoples Community Baptist Church Veterans Ministry

The Occasion: Honorable Gregory Wims

"Sacred Scripture (s): New Testament: Luke 12:48 By Rev. James Stowe, Epistle: l Timothy 3:2 By Rev. James Boney, Old Testament Isaiah 40:31By Rev. Barry Moultrie and Psalm 78:72 By Dr. Rosalyn King and Proverbs 23:9 By Rev. Dr. James Washington” 

Prayer By Rev. Joseph Trammel

Musical Selection: Jazmyn McKoy

Offertory Prayer: Rev. Darryl Burton 

Musical Selection 

7:00pm to 7:30pm The Preached Word: Rev. C Glenn Taylor

7:30pm to 8:00pm Remarks

Benediction

 Friday, June 2, 2023

6:00pm to 6:30pm Lecture/Seminar on Leadership: Honorable Isiah Leggett (Introduced by Guiandine Cadet Gray)

6:30pm to 7:00pm Praise and Worship

Presentation of Colors: 

Patriotic Musical Selection: Kelvin Dukes

Invocation: Rev. Manfield Kaseman

Presiding: Rev. Dr. Ella Redfield

Welcome Address: The Peoples Community Baptist Church Veterans Ministry

The Occasion: Honorable Will Jawando

Musical Selection: Jazmyn McKoy

“Scripture (s): New Testament: Luke 12:48 By Rev. Dr. Marcus Jerkins, Epistle: l Timothy 3:2 By Rev. Dr. Brain Odem Bellamy, Old Testament Isaiah 40:31 By Rev. Dr. Jamison Hunter and Psalm 78:72 By Dr. Gareth Murray, Senior and Proverbs 23:9 By Rev. Courtney Miller” 

Prayer: Rev. Kevin Lyles

Musical Selection

Offertory Prayer: Rev. Rosalyn Roberts



Musical Selection 

7:00pm to 7:30pm The Preached Word: Rev. Dr. Donald Kelly

7:30pm to 8:00pm Remarks

Benediction: Rev. Timothy Warner     

Resurfacing Projects

• Alta Vista-Page Hill Subdivision Resurfacing Project
• Alta Vista Road Resurfacing Project
• Colie Drive Resurfacing Project

Upcoming Events

Public Safety Appreciation Day!

AAPI Heritage Month Celebration

MCDOT-Sponsored

Adult Spring Bike and Scooter Classes

Visit MCDOT Website for more information and details.

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.

Primavera 2023 - Introducción a la defensa personal

Completamente en español!

¡Acompáñanos a nuestro seminario de introducción a la defensa personal de la mujer!

El seminario de S.A.F.E. es una clase de defensa personal para mujeres de todas las edades y habilidades impartida por instructores certificados de parte de Rape Agression Defense (R.A.D.). Registrate aquí.  



Join us for our Spanish Introduction to Women's Self-Defense Seminar! The S.A.F.E. seminar is a self-defense and awareness class for women of all ages and abilities taught by R.A.D. certified Instructors. Register here https://cfw-defensapersonal.eventbrite.com

Mid-County Sneaker Ball

For ages 12-18

Saturday, June 3rd 2023

Grants

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.

Employment Opportunities

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.

Washington Metropolitan Oasis

a non-profit organization offering lifelong learning classes

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

Washington Metro Oasis presents:

May 23 | 10 – 11:15 am | White Oak Senior Center | FREE

Concert and Sing-Along: Timeless Broadway Tunes

May 23 | 1 -2:30 pm | Washington Metro Oasis @ Montgomery Mall | FREE

Lecture and Discussion: Timeless Tunes, Timeless Themes: Beloved 1950s Musicals

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