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                                                           February 26th, 2015
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Community Meeting Update

Wheaton Redevelopment Project on Lot 13

Tuesday, March 24th, 6:30 p.m.

Wheaton High School Auditorium

12601 Dalewood Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20906

 

The Montgomery County Department of Transportation will update the community on updated sketch plans for the Maryland National Capital Park & Planning Commission building and the public town square to be located on parking lot 13 in Wheaton, MD.

 

Come learn more about this exciting project at this public meeting. For more information go to: http://wheatonmd.org/discover/redevelopment.

 

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LAST CALL FOR NOMINATIONS!

2015 Mid-County Citizens Advisory Board Awards 

Outstanding Citizen of the Year - Recognizes a resident who has made an outstanding contribution to their community or larger mid-county area.

Outstanding Civic Association of the Year - Recognizes a civic group or nonprofit that has made a significant achievement to their community in mid-county.

NOMINATIONS due MARCH 2nd, 2015 - Please email questions and nominations. 

 

2015 Wheaton Urban District Advisory Committee Awards

Outstanding Business Leader of the Year - Recognizes a business that has made an outstanding contribution to the Wheaton Urban District as a leader in his/her field and in the community through Business Innovation, Business Success, Business Environment Impact, Community Impact, and has Contributed to Urban District Revitalization. Best Property Improvement of the Year - Recognizes a business or property owner who has improved their Fa�ade, made Environmental changes, demonstrated Innovation, improved Lighting, improved Landscape, and has Contributed to Urban District revitalization. 

NOMINATIONS DUE MARCH 2nd, 2015 - Please email questions and nominations.
 
UPCOMING EVENTS 
 
Volunteers Needed to Lead Free Bone Builders Classes -Bone Builders exercise classes  help prevent falls and fractures caused by osteoporosis.  The next training will be Friday, March 13th from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Potomac United Methodist Church, 10300 Falls Rd., Potomac.  For more information, call 240-773-8268 or email.
 

 MID-COUNTY FRIDAY NIGHT HYPE PRESENTS: SAFARI NIGHT! Come out and join Mid-County Recreation Center for some family fun and adventure on Friday March 20th 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.  to learn more about the Safari Night Event please click here . 

 
First Annual Montgomery County GreenFest - 
The inaugural Montgomery County GreenFest will be held at Montgomery College Takoma Park/Silver Spring on March 28 from 11 a.m.-4 pm. The free educational event will focus on how residents can enhance the environment and their local community.  To learn more about this meeting click here.  Businesses and nonprofits interested in being a Montgomery County GreenFest Exhibitor please click here.

17th Annual Paws in the Park Dog Walk and Festival - This event supports the Montgomery County Humane Society's work to rescue, care for and adopt homeless animals that it pulls from overcrowded public shelters, as well as a host of animal enrichment, humane education and community outreach programs to help the community care for pets and keep them in their homes and out of shelters. This event will take place on April 26th 12:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Register before April 1 and be entered to win a dog-themed gift basket from Wagging Tails Thrifts & Gifts.  Please register now by clicking here. 

INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS

    "Montgomery College Support Services for Immigrants and Adult Students" Montgomery College will host an information session on "Montgomery College Support Services for Immigrants and Adult Students"on March 5th, 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. at the Rockville Campus. Please see flyer for more information about the upcoming Special program.  

    

Infrastructure and Growth Forum- Please come out and join Councilmember Berliner who will be hosting this forum on March 7th, 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.  Breakfast and childcare will be provided but seating is limited so please see  R.S.V.P. instructions by clicking here.

 

Bozzuto Development Company will be holding a meeting on their Sketch Plan Application for their residential project on Lot 13 on March 10th, at 6:30pm at Ana G. Mendez University located at 11006 Veirs Mill Rd, Wheaton, MD.  Please view the notification document here.  

 

Hospice Caring Volunteer Training-  Hospice Caring, Inc. will provide a three-day training March 10th, 11th and 12th, 8:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. each day for new hospice caregivers and bereavement volunteers.  The training covers topics such as communication and active listening, understanding grief, cultural competency, and self-care. For more information on this three day training and how to sign up please see flyer. 

 
Teen Substance Abuse: What Parents Need to Know!! Teen substance use does not discriminate by race, socioeconomic status, or talent. Every child is at risk! You can play a key role in preventing your teen from using alcohol and other drugs. Come out and join us on  MARCH 16th, 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. at Northwood High School, 919 University Blvd., West, Silver Spring 20901.  For more information, please visit  Winter 2015 Parent Academy Workshops.

Free Internet Safety Workshop for Teens- At this workshop teens can learn how to protect their privacy from online tracking, hacked device cameras, vulnerable WiFi networks, and other threats during a free informative session about computer security to be held at Davis Library on March 17th, 6:00 p. m. to 7:30 p.m. To learn more about this workshop and how to register please click here. 

Young Leaders Needed !! Apply for Youth Leadership Montgomery Program-   Youth Leadership Montgomery invites interested youth to come out to their informational session on March 19th, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.  The Youth Leadership Montgomery Program empowers students with the skills necessary to achieve success in all facets of their lives.  At this informational session youth will get to hear what program graduates have to say about how they benefited from the program and also get any questions answered by the program staff.  For more information about the program and how to register and submit and application please click here.

Van Hollen Service Academy Forum 2015- Congressman Chris Van Hollen invites all interested 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students and their parents to his Service Academy Forum on March 19th,  7:00p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Representatives from all different academies will be present to answer questions about their application processes and admission requirements.  To learn more and to view the different academies that will be present at this forum view flyer.

MID-COUNTY BOARDS & COMMITTEES

 

The  Mid-County Citizens Advisory Board  -their February meeting will be rescheduled for Tuesday, March 3rd  at 7pm at the Mid-County Regional Center located at 2424 Reedie Drive, 1st floor conference room. Councilmember Floreen will be in attendance as well as Interim Director of the Animal Services Division, Don Johnson. The committee will also be meeting during their regularly scheduled time -March 17th at 7pm. Click here to learn more about MCCAB and their work in the Aspen Hill, Bel Pre, Brookeville, Glenmont, Kemp Mill, Kensington, Olney, Sandy Spring,  Upper Rock Creek, Wheaton.

 

Wheaton Logo The   Wheaton Urban District Advisory Committee - Their next meeting on Tuesday, March 10th at 7:30pm 
will take place at Ana G. Mendez University located at 11006 Veirs Mill Rd, Wheaton, MD.  For more information on WUDAC, please click here.
 

GETTING INVOLVED

 

The Montgomery County Council seeks applicants for the following board:
  • County Charter Review Commission: Deadline March 4th
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To apply, please send a letter of interest, resume to Council President George Leventhal, County Council Office, Stella B. Warner Council Office Building, 100 Maryland Avenue, Rockville, MD  20850 or by email.  For more information, please visit their website. or please call 240-777-7925. 

Senior Connection has volunteer opportunities available at Holiday Park Senior Center located at 3950 Ferrara Drive, Silver Spring.  Come learn about flexible volunteering opportunities including driving seniors to medical appointments and helping with grocery shopping at one of the following events:

Volunteer Open House, Wednesday, March 4, 9:30-11:00AM   

New Volunteer Training, Wednesday, March 18, 700-8:30pm 

For more information, contact Mary Murphy at 301-942-1049 or by email.

 

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 from this information.  

To view prior newsletter information, please visit my blog.

 

Ana L. van Balen 
Mid-County Regional Services Director 
Montgomery County Government

 

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