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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Attend the Wheaton Urban District Advisory Committee (WUDAC) meetings on the second Tuesday of every month via:
Zoom
Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84643440505
Dial In:+1 301 715 8592
Meeting ID: 846 4344 0505
In Person
2nd Floor Mid-County Board Room; 2425 Reedie Drive, Wheaton MD 20902
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In an effort to take Wheaton’s diverse cultural identity to the next level, local artists, community and business leaders joined forces with Councilmember Natali Fani-González - and with the strong support of County Executive Marc Elrich - to create a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization to nurture, promote and celebrate the rich global heritage of arts and entertainment experiences that make Wheaton such a jewel in our region.
Applications to join the nominating committee are due on April 12 by 5 p.m. via email to Councilmember.Fani-Gonzalez@MontgomeryCountyMD.Gov.
Click Here for More Information
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Taste of Wheaton is Back! | |
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Wheaton's favorite festival is BACK! Save the date (Sunday, June 2), for the Taste of Wheaton, a signature event in @montgomeryCoMD!
Applications now being accepted for local Wheaton restaurants and businesses, County agencies and nonprofits. More information at www.wheatonmd.org/tow.
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Deadline Extended: Wheaton Urban District (WUD)
Events Survey
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The Wheaton Urban District wants your opinion and encourages you to fill out this brief survey to share your thoughts on how WUD can serve you better. Scan the QR code above or click on the flyer to access the Wheaton Urban District Events Survey.
Complete the survey by Friday, April 19th!
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(Spanish/Español) Encuesta de eventos en el Distrito Urbano de Wheaton
El distrito urbano de Wheaton quiere su opinión y lo invita a llenar esta breve encuesta para compartir sus pensamientos en como WUD puede servirle mejor. Escanee el código QR alado o hazle clic a la imagen para acceder a la encuesta.
¡Complete la encuesta antes del viernes 19 de abril!
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Wheaton Arts Parade Poster Design Contest | |
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The Wheaton Arts Parade (WAP) is accepting submissions for its annual poster design contest. Any county resident can submit an original design to be used for the fall event. WAP’s annual Arts Parade & Festival is a chance to showcase local artists and celebrate the diverse cultures in the Wheaton community and throughout the county. The 2024 parade is scheduled for Sunday, September 29.
The creator of this year’s winning poster design will receive a $500 prize and have their artwork featured on T-shirts and other promotional materials.
Submissions are due by Sunday, April 14 and can be submitted online here or emailed to info@wheatonartsparade.org with the subject line “Poster Contest.”
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Montgomery County Parking Garages:
Deep Cleaning Begins in Wheaton on May 5
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The county’s Department of Transportation will begin its biannual interior washdown on April 8 to degrease and clean 21 county-owned parking garages in Silver Spring, Wheaton, and Bethesda."
The cleaning will start in Bethesda on April 8, 2024, in Wheaton on May 5, 2024, and in Silver Spring on May 9, 2024.
The full schedule of garage cleanings can be found on the MCDOT website (PDF).
Source: Source of the Spring
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Survey: Wheaton Regional Park Project: Action Sports Park | |
A Hybrid Public Meeting Will be Held on the Extension of North High Street in Olney on Wednesday, April 10
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On Wednesday, April 10, starting at 6:30 p.m., the Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will hold a public information meeting about the preliminary (35%) designs for the North High Street Extended project. The public will have an opportunity to ask questions and provide comments.
Online registration is required to attend. This meeting will be accessible both in-person and virtually. Meeting materials will be posted on the project website prior to the scheduled meeting. The in-person meeting will be held at the Olney Library, 3500 Olney Laytonsville Road, Olney, 20832.
Comments and questions may be submitted to the Project Manager, Angel Cheng, through this online comment form or by emailing angel.cheng@montgomerycountymd.gov.
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Montgomery County News & Community Events | |
FY 25 Operating Budget Public Hearings | |
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The council is holding public hearings on the operating budget on Monday, April 8, Tuesday, April 9 at 1:30 and 7 p.m., and Monday, April 10 at 1:30 p.m.
If you are interested in testifying in person or on Zoom about specific items, remember to sign up on the council website or by calling 240-777-7803. You can also provide input by submitting comments online.
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Montgomery County Launches Campaign to Publicize Child Care Assistance Program | |
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Parents/guardians may qualify for the WPA program if they:
- Are a Montgomery County resident.
- Meet income guidelines.
- Are a parent or guardian of a child from birth to age 13 (up to age 19 if the child has a disability and needs care).
- Are pursuing child support through the court, voluntarily or claim a good cause.
- Must be employed 25 hours or more per week or enrolled in a full-time undergraduate/vocational program or combination of both.
Immigration status is not a requirement for parents or children to participate in the WPA program. The selected child care provider must be licensed by the State of Maryland.
Visit the WPA program website to learn more about eligibility and to complete an application, or call 240-777-1177.
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Care, Be Aware: Teen Mental Health Week | |
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Join the Montgomery County Public Libraries for a week dedicated to addressing the pressing mental health challenges facing teenagers in Montgomery County, Maryland, as they navigate the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.
From April 6th - April 13th, we invite teenagers, parents, educators, and community members to come together for a series of informative and empowering events designed to shed light on mental health issues and provide resources for support. Our aim is to create a safe and welcoming space where teens can openly discuss their struggles and find solidarity in knowing they are not alone.
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Ride On Bus Schedule Changes on May 5, 2024 | |
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The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will adjust seven Ride On bus route schedules starting Sunday, May 5, to improve efficiency and on-time performance. The new schedules will be available at rideonbus.com and in print.
Route changes include:
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Seven routes have timetable changes: 5, 34, 39, 76, 83, 97, 98.
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One route has a slight map change: 76.
The new schedules will be available at rideonbus.com and in print.
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Celebrating Healthy Relationships and Raising Awareness About Dating Violence Will Include Virtual Events and Festival | |
“RespectFest” is a program featuring online activities and an in-person event from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, April 7, at the Wheaton Community Recreation Center to celebrate healthy relationships among young people and raise awareness about unhealthy and abusive ones. The program will be hosted by the Montgomery County Domestic Violence Coordinating Council. | |
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Nominate exceptional volunteers for the 2024 Montgomery Serves Awards, our county's highest honor for volunteerism. These annual awards recognize individuals, businesses, and groups that have demonstrated remarkable commitment to direct volunteer service in our community.
Nomination Deadline: Sunday, April 7
Read More
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Visit Montgomery invites you to participate in Go MoCo Month! The Go MoCo Month campaign celebrates the vibrant entrepreneurial spirit within Montgomery County’s tourism and hospitality industry.
Participation is easy:
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Fill out the participation form.
- Include the deal, discount, or hotel package you would like to offer.
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Elrich Seeks Applicants for
Committee Evaluation and Review Board
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County Executive Marc Elrich is seeking applicants to fill 11 public vacancies on the Committee Evaluation and Review Board (CERB). The Board is appointed periodically by the County Executive and members are subject to confirmation by the County Council.
The Board will review the system of County boards, committees, commissions, and task forces and report to the County Executive and County Council its findings and recommendations for changes in individual groups and the system of Boards, Committees, and Commissions as a whole. Members will work closely with County Executive Office staff on the evaluation which will include considering strategies and policies on recruitment, equity and inclusion, communications, training, and staffing.
Apply to the board here!
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Expanded Eligibility for Police-Private
Security Camera Incentive Program
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The Montgomery County Department of Police (MCPD) has expanded eligibility of the priority areas for the Security Camera Incentive Program. The program aims to deter and solve crime by incentivizing the installation of security cameras in certain geographic areas. An owner or tenant of a property used as a residence, business or nonprofit located within an eligible priority area may apply.
Check eligibility using the interactive map and apply on the MCPD website.
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Montgomery County Offering Adult Bike and E-Scooter Classes in April, May and June | |
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The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will be offering low-cost adult bike classes in April, May and June. The classes will include Learn to Ride and Basic Skills classes. MCDOT also will offer four free, walk-up electric scooter classes following select bike classes.
For information on MCDOT programs and services visit montgomerycountymd.gov/mcdot.
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Professional Development & Employment Opportunities | |
Work with
Montgomery County
Passionate about making a difference in peoples’ lives? Want to work in an organization committed to integrity, innovation, and inclusiveness? Montgomery County Government (MCG) employs over 10,000 people in more than 30 departments and agencies dedicated to public service excellence. Launch your career at MCG: a premier place to work. Read more HERE.
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Classes Available for Registration
Check out upcoming professional development classes using the training portal to login or create an account.
Professional Development classes include:
More classes available and descriptions for workshops can be found here.
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Jobs Available
Interested in posting a position vacancy? Please send your advertisement in PDF format to Michelle.Vaca@MontgomeryCountyMD.gov by the 1st or 15th of each month.
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Green Jobs Board
There are lots of exciting opportunities available for job seekers. Check out DEP’s Green Job Portal for climate and sustainability jobs.
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Get Involved In Your Community | |
Montgomery County Seeks Resident Input on Prioritizing Key Health Needs at Meetings Scheduled Throughout April | |
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The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) will hold in-person public meetings throughout April to seek resident input to prioritize the important health needs identified in the 2023 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA). During these events, attendees will receive a brief presentation on the identified needs and then participate in a paper voting process to prioritize them.
Registration is required to attend the meetings and can be completed online via Sign Up Genius or by calling 240-777-4385, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Call to register if language interpretation or other assistance is needed.
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Need for B- O- and O+ Blood | |
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Alzheimer’s Association- call 240-844-3608 or lbbyer@alz.org
Peer-led groups for caregivers. All support groups are facilitated by trained volunteers. If you are considering attending a support group note that groups may meet over the phone, virtually or in-person. Please contact the facilitator listed to verify meeting information and receive meeting instructions.
Rockville Support Group- 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 7pm. Carole Ashendorf- 281-216-0940 and/or
Csa9606@gmail.com. RSVP required, contact the facilitator.
Holy Cross Resource Center- 301-754-7152- Several groups for adult children and Caregiver spouses are available. Contact Chaplain Pam at Pamlutricia.Greenleaf@holycrosshealth.org
Leisure World on Georgia Avenue- 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 3pm. Sandy Levy 781-595-8732, smlevy54@gmail.com or Nina Helwig at ninhelwig5@gmail.com. RSVP required, contact the facilitator.
Café Latino (Spanish Language) 2nd Saturday at 10am. Diana Backlund and Sarah Rodriguez alz.cafelatinova@gmail.com. RSVP required, contact the facilitators.
Iona Senior Services For Adult Children who are Caregivers. 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 6pm. Bill Ampt- contact at bamt@iona.org.
Sandwich Generation Group- 4th Wednesday at 8pm. Andrea Friedman at ajfrie@gmail.com
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Sandwich Generation Group- 4th Thursday at 8pm. Linda Weitzman- contact: lcweitzman@gmail.com or Megan Guggari at mvguggari@gmail.com
Oasis- Montgomery Mall Site- 240-800-3745
901 Caregivers Support Group
Wednesdays from 11am to 12noon
Facilitator: Roberta Drucker, LCSW-C
Location- Online
Kesher Cafe-connect, share and support- 301-255-4204
RSVP- Colleen Kemp or Joyce Schneider (ckemp@accessjca.org or jschneider@assessjca.org)
Dates: Sundays- April 14, May 5, June 9, July 14, August 11, September 15
Times: Sundays from 1pm to 3pm
Location: 12320 Parklawn Drive (terrace), Rockville, MD 20852
The Caregiver Teleconnection Call- 1866-390-6491 or 210-871-7767
The Caregiver teleconnection is a free, bilingual, and confidential program that connects caregivers and family member to provide resources and support.
Caregiver Tele-Connection Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm
Spousal Support Group- 301-615-8353
3rd Wednesday of every month from 12pm to 1:30pm (April 17th)
bballenger@kensingtonsl.com
3620 Littledale Road
Kensington, MD 20895
Whitman/Walker- Silver Circles- Groups for LGBTQ+ folks over 60
Peer Support Services Coordinator at 202.939.7646 or email peersupport@whitman-walker.org
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Workforce Housing Unit Rentals Available | |
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The Astrid has a 500 Sqft Studio apartment available immediately for $1,555 monthly.
Contact the leasing agent at 855-642-1856 or email- theastrid@bozzuto.com for additional information and to apply.
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The Flats at Bethesda Avenue has one and two-bedroom apartment homes available for immediate move-in!
Contact the leasing office at 301.683.7410 or FlatsBethesda@Bozzuto.com for details.
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Montgomery County Offers Free Tax Help for Income-Eligible Residents
Income-eligible Montgomery County residents can now schedule free tax appointments with the Community Action Agency's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Appointments for 2023 taxes are only for Montgomery County residents with household incomes of $64,000 or less. Free tax appointments will be available Jan. 22-April 11 at four locations.
Read more HERE.
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Virtual Parenting Group for Amharic-speaking families
Positive Solutions for Families
Thursdays
1:00pm-2:30pm
Learn from other parents by sharing your successes and struggles with other parent by sharing your successes and struggles with other Amharic -speaking families. Gather new ideas and resources. Explore the meaning of your child’s behavior and how you might respond. አማርኛ
Zoom Meeting Dates:
3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 4/4, 4/11, 4/18, AND 4/25 2024
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Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center - Register Now for Free Citizenship Preparation Classes | |
Our Community: Together & Connected | |
Below is information shared by local organizations. | |
Olney Theatre Center Presents Avaaz
March 6 - April 7, 2024
Avaaz invites you to meet Roya, our fabulous hostess, as she welcomes you into her home to celebrate Nowruz, the Iranian New Year. Witness this solo performance that combines masterful storytelling with a loving tribute.
Purchase Tickets
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