June 9, 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

June 15, 2023, at 7:00PM


Topics/Presenters:

Public Safety Update

Presentation by Services to End and Prevent Homelessness (SEPH)

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82931330898



Wheaton Urban District Advisory Committee Meeting

Next meeting will be

June 13, 2023 at 7:00PM


Topics/Presenters:

MCDOT Update

Streetery: Request for Community Input on Needs

Wheaton Marketing and Events: Overview of the Season and Updates


THIS IS NOW 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

County Updates

June is Pride Month!

Wishing all Montgomery County residents a Happy Pride Month! The Montgomery County Government strives to achieve equity for all residents, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. Council President Evan Glass is hosting a series of community events celebrating Pride Month.


Learn more here.

June is Caribbean American Heritage Month

June is Caribbean American Heritage Month. Celebrate on Tuesday, June 13, at the Executive Office Building.

What's new in Mid-County

Gracias a la Iglesia Metodista de Wheaton, al Poder de Ser Mujer e IMPACT Silver Spring. Estamos en la recta final, vamos a volar y transformar toda nuestra energía y alegría, apoyando a las Emprendedoras.

Este Sábado, 10 de Junio: de 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

10700 Georgia Ave. Silver Spring MD 20902


Manualidades de todo tipo, comida típica, musica, recursos ofrecidos por el Condado de Montgomery y mucho mas...

Summer Twilight Concert Series

Montgomery Parks is hosting Tuesday evenings, June 13, 20, and 27, 2023, concerts as part of the Summer Twilight Concert Series at Brookside Gardens from 6:30 – 8 p.m. 


Performance line-up: 

  • June 13, Sandra Dean Band (Classic Rock) 
  • June 20, Blue Funk Band (Funk) 
  • June 27, Son Horizonte (Salsa/Latin Jazz) 


Bring family and friends, along with chairs, blankets, and a picnic (permitted at Brookside Gardens on concert evenings only). Food trucks will also be available to purchase meals and snacks. 

 

Please share this information with the members of your community.  


Thank you and we hope to see you there. In the event of inclement weather, please check Montgomery Parks' Facebook page or Twitter to confirm if the program is still taking place.  

Primavera 2023 - Introducción a la defensa personal

En español!

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.

Community Updates

Community Workshop (In spanish)

Happening tomorrow

Montgomery County Bienvenidos Resources and Services Fair Happening Tomorrow

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

Urgent need of B-

To Schedule: 301-496-1048

Click on the banner for more information

Resurfacing Projects

Upcoming Events

Tech Foundations

June 13 and 14, 2023

9:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Celebrating Pride Month

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

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

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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