Montgomery Village News Articles
It was wonderful to see so many people around the Village celebrating Earth Day 2024. On Monday, April 22, several residents were spotted picking up trash along roadsides, planting native flowers in gardens and enjoying the beautiful weather.
Youth and adult residents invited to virtual forum on healing from mental health and substance abuse
Montgomery County’s Alcohol and Other Drug Addiction Advisory Council is hosting a free virtual spring forum, “Journey to Recovery: Exploring Pathways to Healing from Mental Health and Substance Use” from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, May 9. Register for the forum.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been delivering on the promise to protect communities from the harmful effects of toxic substances, including cancer-causing agents. Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) are a series of man-made chemical compounds that persist in the environment for long periods of time.
Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, 9801 Centerway Road, has partnered with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul to collect donated items, which will go to one of the charity’s thrift stores to be sold to the public. The church is asking the Montgomery Village community to donate new and clean used clothing and shoes. Donations may be placed in the large Blue Donation Box located in the church’s parking lot.
The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will celebrate April as “Earth Month” with activities and events aimed at taking action and fostering environmental awareness and stewardship across the county.
The following is information taken from the Recent News Summaries of the Montgomery County Police Department and is not a complete listing of every incident.
Registration opens April 1 for summer classes in visual and performing arts with Montgomery College’s Community Arts Program. Classes begin the weeks of May 28 and July 8.
There is an easier way to connect county families that need to rehome their pets. The Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center (MCASAC) has added an interactive, free tool called Home To Home.
Montgomery County’s Victim Assistance and Sexual Assault Program (VASAP), is seeking volunteers to assist victims of sexual assault and domestic violence and their families.
Montgomery Parks is closing the playground and picnic shelter at Centerway Local Park (9551 Centerway Road, Gaithersburg) for renovation. The area will be closed from mid-February until June 2024. The existing playground and picnic shelter will be replaced.
Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center (MCASAC) in Derwood, 7315 Muncaster Mill Road, will be open for adoptions 7 days a week beginning Sunday, Jan. 14.
If one of your goals for 2024 is to get to know a friendly group of local women who share your interest in enjoying fun activities and learning new things, then here is your opportunity.
Metro’s Board of Directors has approved the elimination of the $2 fee on Senior SmarTrip® cards. Beginning on Tuesday, Jan. 16, Senior SmarTrip cards will be issued at no cost to customers ages 65 and older.
The Clinical Center at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is seeking blood donors to fill its blood and platelet bank for child and adult patients.
Meet the WGTS 91.9 radio team on Tuesday, Oct. 17, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the parking lot of Gaithersburg Presbyterian Church (GPC), 610 South Frederick Avenue.
On Sunday, Oct. 15, 1 to 4 p.m., East Gaithersburg United presents an “EGU Environmental Forum.” This special virtual event offers workshops, presentations and a Q&A session.
Montgomery County Government has nearly 1,000 full-time and part-time jobs currently open for employment. Interested job seekers who are 18 years and older are encouraged to attend the Montgomery County Career Fair and Hiring Expo on Tuesday, Oct. 3, from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Silver Spring Civic Building at Veterans Plaza, located at 1 Veterans Place in downtown Silver Spring.
While living with dementia or caring for someone with this disease can be challenging to navigate, individuals can turn to spirituality for understanding and hope.
Montgomery County Ride On Buses, including Ride On ExtRa, Ride On Flex and Flash buses, are free for county residents aged 5 to 18 (or older if still enrolled in high school). The Youth Cruiser SmarTrip® card provides free rides throughout the year and replaces the need to use school IDs on the bus. The card also waives fares on most Metro buses that operate around the county.
The Montgomery County Students Information Technology Foundation, Inc. (ITF) will award a refurbished computer lab to a Montgomery County (501)(c)(3) nonprofit organization. This computer lab will consist of six reconditioned desktop computers with operating systems, flat panel LCD monitors, keyboards, mice and one printer.
