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Released 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 2nd, 2021
RE-OPENING INFORMATION
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Montgomery County Holiday Schedule for the Independence Weekend, Sunday-Monday, July 4-5
The Montgomery County Government will observe the following schedule changes for the Independence Day holiday weekend, which will be observed on Sunday-Monday, July 4-5:
- County offices – Closed.
- State offices and courts – Closed.
- Libraries – Closed.
- Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS) – Retail stores will be open regular hours: Sunday, July 4, noon-5 p.m. (except Poolesville store, which is closed on Sundays); Monday, July 5, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. (Poolesville store will be open noon-7 p.m.).
- Ride On and Flash Bus Service - Operate on regular Sunday schedule July 4 and on a Saturday schedule July 5. For a specific route number click here.
- Ride On Flex On-Demand Bus Service- Will resume operations on July 19. TRiPS Commuter Store at Silver Spring Transit Center - Closed July 5.
- Parking at public garages, lots and curbside meters - Free July 5.
- Metrorail and Metrobus information is available here.
- MARC Train and Commuter Bus information is available here.
- County-provided refuse/recycling pickup—Trash and recycling will be collected by County-operated service on Monday, July 5, and continue on its regular schedule throughout the week.
- The Shady Grove Transfer Station will be closed on Sunday, July 4. It will be open regular hours (7 a.m.-5 p.m.) on Monday, July 5. County Department of Environmental Protection administrative offices at the transfer station will be closed. All operations will remain as normal.
- Recreation— Outdoor pools are open noon-7 p.m. Indoor aquatic facilities are open 6 a.m.-6 p.m. All recreation centers, senior centers and administrative offices are closed.
- Montgomery Parks—Visit MontgomeryParks.org.
Montgomery Parks open facilities include:
- Parks ,trails, gardens, playgrounds, dog parks, skate parks), outdoor exercise stations and outdoor tennis/pickleball and basketball courts open daily sunrise to sunset. (*select outdoor courts are available for rental.)
- Picnic shelters and campfire rings are available for rental at several locations.
- Little Bennett Campground
- Boat rentals at Lake Needwood and Little Seneca Lake
- Cabin John Miniature Train and Wheaton Miniature Train and Carousel
- South Germantown SplashPark and Mini Golf
- South Germantown Driving Range
- The in-line hockey rink at Ridge Road Recreational Park and street hockey/futsal rink at Dewey Local Park may be permitted, or are available first-come, first-serve, if not reserved.
- Brookside Gardens. grounds open daily sunrise-sunset, Visitor Center and Gift Shop open daily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Conservatory open daily 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Black Hill Nature Programs. Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Brookside Nature Center. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Locust Grove Nature Center. Saturday 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.. Closed Sunday, July 4.
- Josiah Henson Museum and Park , Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.. Timed entry tickets required. Closed on Friday, July 2, and Sunday, July 4.
- Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park. Museum and Visitor Center, Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m..
Open Parkways Schedule: Portions of Sligo Creek Parkway, Beach Drive and Little Falls Parkway will be open to pedestrians and bicyclists for exercise and recreation during the following times:
Friday, July 2. 9 a.m. through Tuesday, July 6, 7 a.m.
- Sligo Creek Parkway
- Old Carroll Avenue to Piney Branch Road (1.1 miles)
- Forest Glen Road to University Boulevard West (1.5 miles)
- Beach Drive from Connecticut Avenue to Knowles Avenue (2.7 miles)
Saturday, July 3. 7 a.m. through Tuesday, July 6, 7 a.m.
- Little Falls Parkway from River Road to Arlington Road (1 mile)
The following facilities will be closed in observance of Independence Day:
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SILVER SPRING REGION OPPORTUNITIES
Celebrate the 4th of July in Takoma!
Fourth of July Parade of Houses, Saturday, July 2nd - Monday, July 5th
Takoma Park's Fourth of July Parade is coming home this year. Make YOUR home or business a part of it. Register and decorate to be eligible for a prize. Watch site for a map of registered houses and businesses. Presented by the Takoma Park Independence Day Committee.
More info | HERE
Takoma Park 4th of July Concert at the Takoma Park Gazebo, Sunday, July 4th 12:00 am - 4:30 pm
Presented by the Takoma Park Independence Day Committee.
Line-up includes:
12:00 pm: Proverbs Reggae
1:00 pm: ilyAIMY
2:00 pm: the Nighthawks
3:30pm: Drumspiration
Location: Takoma Park Gazebo, 7035 Carroll Ave
More info | HERE
The Still Point Spa hosts the Todd Marcus Quartet, Sunday, July 4th from 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
The Todd Marcus Quartet will perform a jazz concert in the parking lot of The Still Point. Bring a lawn chair and cooler!
Location: The Still Point Spa, 6 Grant Avenue
Takoma Park Farmers Market, Sunday, July 4th 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
The market will be open with a bounty of summer produce including peaches, apricots, cherries, blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, summer squash, beets, garlic, greens, cucumbers, tomatoes, handcrafted cheeses and bread, pasture raised meats and dairy, fermented foods, grains including wheat and rice, plants for the garden, cut flowers and more.
Location: Takoma Park Farmers Market - Behind the shops on Laurel Avenue. Entrance next to 6931 Laurel Avenue
E-Life Soul Brunch with Wellness, Art and Fashion Vendors, Sunday, July 4th, 12:00 noon
Location: E-Life Takoma, 341 Cedar St, NW
Also happening:
Turning Natural's Grand Opening, Saturday, July 3rd, 11:00am
Location: at the Takoma Theater, 6833 4th St NW
and more! For all shopping and dining options in Takoma, go to: Main Street Takoma
Request for Proposals:
Mural at Takoma Langley Crossroads Center
Submission Deadline: July 2nd, 2021 by 11:59pm
Submit to: Carmen Dominguez-Estrada, cdominguezestrada@takomalangely.org
Introduction: The Takoma Langley Crossroads Development Authority (CDA) is a business association that manages the Takoma Langley Crossroads Commercial District in the City of Takoma Park, Maryland. Our mission includes the maintenance and beautification of the commercial district. One way we address this objective is through the commissioning of public art projects. The CDA has previously commissioned 4 public murals, located on the walls of commercial properties in visible areas benefiting from activation. We seek to commission an additional mural in the Crossroads at the Langley Park Post Office on Holton Lane. The mural will be located on a brick wall adjacent to the parking lot. The USPS building is in a prominent, havily trafficked area, especially via foot traffic, at the heart of Maryland’s International Corridor. It contains a diverse and vibrant mix of immigrant businesses and customers and serves as a regional destination for international specialty goods and products.
Project Partners: The CDA is working together with the property owner, JBG Smith and the City of Takoma Park
Goals:
-Enliven the façade of a 1950’s style suburban shopping plaza that has seen minimal changes over the past 50 year’s. This mural project is part of a larger facade improvement plan for the shopping center.
-Install an engaging, placemaking mural that captures the eye of pedestrians on Holton Lane and automotive traffic along New Hampshire Ave and brands the Takoma Langley Crossroads as a unique, lively, and vibrant destination.
More info found here
Takoma Park Street Festival Applications Open
We are delighted to announce the 40th Annual Takoma Park Street Festival will return this year live and in-person on Sunday, October 3rd from 10 am to 5 pm, come rain or come shine. Once again the streets of historic Takoma will be filled with artisans, community groups, green companies, food vendors and live music on three stages.
Consistently voted among the top three neighborhood festivals in the DMV by Washington City Paper readers, this favorite community event sells out every year, so don't delay! Apply now here.
Details including booth space fees, past participants, and vendor guidelines can be found on the festival website.
** A Note to Artists and Food Vendors: to continue offering a unique and diverse selection to festival attendees, we will limit the number of vendors in any given category. Past participation in the festival will be noted, but does not guarantee acceptance.
For more vendor guidelines, click here. Food vendor guidelines are here.
We'll be following the most up-to-date CDC and state COVID -19 protocols, so stay safe and get vaccinated!
Lane Closure on Georgia Avenue for Emergency Repairs
Update: The right-hand lane of southbound Georgia Avenue (US 29) from Wayne Avenue to Bonifant Street is closed for emergency repairs through the end of July.
More closures can be found here by clicking on Silver Spring or your area.
COUNTY WIDE OPPORTUNITIES
County Council Calendar
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Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich Joined by State and Local Officials to Celebrate Latest Minimum Wage Increase for Montgomery County on July 1
County Executive Marc Elrich was joined by State and local officials, along with workers and community leaders, at the Wheaton Community Recreation Center to celebrate the increase of the minimum wage that went into effect in Montgomery County on Thursday, July 1.
Sponsored by then-County Councilmember Marc Elrich and signed into law on Nov. 17, 2017, Bill 28-17 raises the minimum wage incrementally, each July 1, reaching $15 per hour for large employers this year.
The number of workers employed by the business determines the amount of the increase. In 2021 the County’s minimum wage will rise to $15 for employers with 51 or more employees and $14 for employers with 50 or fewer employees; a small employer, with 10 or fewer employees, is required to pay $13.50 hourly. See informational notice here.
For more information about the County’s minimum wage increase click here.
Montgomery Parks And Montgomery County Recreation Will Celebrate Park And Recreation Month During July With Special Activities
Montgomery Parks, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, and Montgomery County Recreation (MCR) are celebrating Park and Recreation Month this July by hosting a variety of free fitness demo days, free popsicle pitstops at various parks located throughout the County and a fitness challenge. Park and Recreation Month, an initiative of the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), aims to spotlight the ways parks and recreation have the power to transform our daily lives. This year, county residents are encouraged to share their “Park and Recreation Stories,” highlighting how parks and recreation create experiences and memories. Montgomery Parks visitors can share their stories on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram by using @MontgomeryParks and #OurParkAndRecStory and #MoCoParks.
Special Events and Activities:
Fitness Demo Days
To generate excitement for the month, staff from Montgomery Parks and Montgomery County Recreation will host fitness demos. Instructors from MCR classes will preview different activities that are offered including family fitness, tai chi and more.
Tuesday, July 13 from 5 – 7 p.m. at Germantown Town Center Urban Park
Saturday, July 17 from 9 – 11 a.m. at Acorn Urban Park.
Popsicle Pitstops
Four popsicle pitstops will be popping up at parks for visitors to enjoy some free treats.
Wednesday, July 7, 2021:
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.: Wheaton Regional Park (Shorefield location near the Adventure Playground)
1 – 3 p.m.: Martin Luther King Jr. Recreational Park (at the pool)
Wednesday, July 14, 2021:
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.: South Germantown Recreational Park (near the Adventure Playground)
1:30 – 3:30 p.m.: Cabin John Regional Park (near the miniature train)
Fitness Challenge
MCR will host a fitness challenge with daily challenges. Videos or photos will be shared daily on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook, using the hashtag #TheChallengeMCR as well as tagging MCR on each post. At the end of the month, participants who have completed at least two daily challenges each week and posted them on social media will be eligible to win prizes.
Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center Joins Montgomery County Partners for Animal Well-Being in Hosting Operation: Feline Freedom, a Fee-Waived Adoption Event
The Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center (MCASAC) operated by the Montgomery County Office of Animal Services (OAS) will be holding a month-long adoption event from July 1 - July 31 where adoption fees will be waived for all cats and kittens. MCASAC’s Operation: Feline Freedom is sponsored by the nonprofit organization Montgomery County Partners for Animal Well-Being (MCPAW).
The summer months are a perfect time for people to welcome a new family member into their home. MCASAC will be launching the event with more than 50 cats and kittens available for adoption. New animals are made available every day.
Patrons may visit the shelter in person to adopt, or patrons can start the process online to reserve a spot to speak to a counselor. All potential adopters should review the Pre-Adoption Checklist prior to visiting or submitting a questionnaire online. Submitting a questionnaire does not reserve an animal for adoption and adoptions are first come, first served.
Guidelines for adoption, the pre-visit checklist, and the adoption questionnaire can be found at https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/animalservices/adoption/howtoadopt.html.
Shelter hours of operation are 12 p.m. – 7 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday and 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The shelter is closed to the public on Wednesdays. The shelter will be closed to the public on July 4 and reopen on July 5.
Pictured: A kitty named T-rex your humble newsletter author adopted from MCASAC last December!
2021 Summer of Peace
Montgomery Parks Lines Up Special Week of Programs for Latino Conservation Week
Montgomery Parks, in partnership with several community organizations, is celebrating Latino Conservation Week (July 17 – 25) with a series of fun, engaging, bilingual nature and conservation programs and we need your help to spread the word to the community!
Events include community clean-ups, nature walks, fishing, kayaking, kids tree climbing, and an outdoor Storywalk®. All events are free, but some events require pre-registration. View the full list of events online.
Latino Conservation Week was created by the Hispanic Access Foundation in 2014 to connect Latino communities across the country with opportunities to get involved in outdoor recreation, conservation education, and advocacy efforts. The week aims to inspire the next generation of environmental stewards.
We hope to see you at a Latino Conservation week event.
Design Excellence Awards Competition Call for Entries now open until July 19
The Montgomery County Planning Department has launched its fifth Design Excellence Awards competition. The call for entries opened on June 15 and will remain open until 11:59 p.m. on Monday, July 19. Applications for the 2021 Design Excellence Awards can be submitted online.
The Design Excellence Awards, initiated in 2015, are intended to inspire architecture, landscape architecture and urban design of the best possible quality in Montgomery County; increase public awareness of this world-class design excellence; and show how physical design can lead to greater quality of life, economic opportunity and environmental sustainability.
Montgomery County Consolidated Plan DRAFT
for Public Review
Montgomery County’s DRAFT Five-Year Consolidated Plan for July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2026 is posted for public review on our website here:
http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/DHCA/community/grants/conplan.html
The Plan is required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and provides the strategic framework for affordable housing, homelessness, community development, and economic development activities supported by federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds over the next 5-year period. The document includes the Annual Action Plan for FY 2022, which details how these federal grant funds will be used in the next year.
All interested parties are invited to submit written comments on the Plan and on the community development performance of Montgomery County. Statements may be submitted via US mail or email until 4:00 PM, July 23, 2021 and should be addressed to:
Aseem K. Nigam, Director
Department of Housing & Community Affairs
1401 Rockville Pike, Fourth Floor
Rockville, Maryland 20852
Aseem.Nigam@montgomerycountymd.gov
Montgomery County Covid Rent Relief Program Phase 3
The Department of Health and Human Services is excited to share with you the details for the third phase of the COVID Rent Relief Program and express our gratitude for your partnership to make this vital resource available to Montgomery County residents. While funds are available, the program will provide up to $12,000 in rent relief for eligible households that can be used for rent arrears and a rent credit for future months. The program is funded through a $59 million in Department of the Treasury Emergency Rental Assistance Funds, provided to the County through direct Federal and State allocations.
The full program details, flyers in multiple languages, extensive set of FAQs, and the online submission link are on our website
Por Nuestra Salud y Bienestar weekly testing scheduled for next week
To view a summarized list of Next Week's Testing Schedule, click here.
Check out some videos from Mary's Center explaining why getting vaccinated is so important!
Middle Eastern American Authors Series at
Montgomery County Public Libraries
In partnership with the Office of Community Partnerships’ Middle Eastern American Advisory Group (MEAGG), Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) will offer a series of programs focusing on various Middle Eastern American authors and illustrators.
The free virtual author series will take place monthly on the third Tuesday from 7 to 8 p.m. February through July. The events will be moderated by Debbie Trent, MEAGG chair, or Karen Leggett, co-chair of the Maryland Friends of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina (Egypt). Registration is required for the free programs.
Pauline Kaldas; July 20
Pauline Kaldas, Professor of English and Creative Writing at Hollins University in Roanoke, VA and author of Looking Both Ways, a collection of essays and The Penguin Book of Migration Literature.
Online Process to
Request Food Assistance
Resources Available 24/7
Residents looking for information on food assistance resources can now request help by completing a simple online form. Available in seven languages (Amharic, Chinese, English, French, Korean, Spanish, and Vietnamese), the form is reviewed by a trained resource specialist, and residents receive a return phone call within one business day. The specialist will determine a resident’s individual food needs and help them locate food assistance in their community. No Personally identifiable information is needed to get help.
Information is available about free food distribution sites, free meal and grocery delivery, SNAP (Food Stamps), local food assistance providers, and other resources in Montgomery County. Residents can also call 311 and ask for the Food Access Call Center to get help with their food needs.
The Food Access Call Center opened in June 2020 and has been working throughout the COVID-19 pandemic to address the increasing need for food assistance across the County. As of mid-December, the Food Access Call Center has responded to more than 2,000 calls/referrals.
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