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Friends,
This week we received confirmation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that youth ages 12 to 15 years of age can receive the Pfizer vaccine. This is great step toward getting more of our residents vaccinated!
Therefore, our County is working to schedule evening and weekend youth vaccine clinics to accommodate parents' and guardians' work schedules. Also, this age group will be able to receive doses at any sites in the County that offer the Pfizer vaccine.
For more information, click here.
COUNCIL NEWS
At the County Council this week -
- It was my honor to present a proclamation, along with Councilmember Rice and County Executive Elrich, to recognize ALS Awareness Month.
- ALS, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord.
- The Council presented two other proclamations: (1) Recognizing National Tourism Week; and (2) Recognizing Councilmember for a Day Winner. Click here to view proclamations.
- The Council, in District Council session, took action on ZTA 20-08 which would add definitions for a Senior Care Community and a Continuing Care Retirement Community to the Zoning Ordinance. This would allow for flexibility in senior living unit types while also requiring assisted living services.
- The Council received an update from Council staff on the Committees’ recommendations on the FY22 operating budget.
- Committees have completed their review of the operating budget, identifying reductions and additions to the County Executive’s recommended FY22 budget.
- The Council met with the Prince George’s County Council to review the proposed budgets for the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) and the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC).
COVID-19 UPDATE
COVID-19 Vaccine: By the Numbers
As of Wednesday, May 12, Montgomery County reports 595,105 Montgomery County residents (56.6%) received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and 462,236 residents (44%) have completed their full dose schedule.
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STUDENT ADVISORY GROUP
I want to thank all the amazing students from Montgomery College and the Universities of Shady Grove who participated in my 2020-2021 Student Advisory Group. Based on their requests, we hosted four outstanding speakers for our final session. Those speakers included a former middle school and high school principal; a former educator turned nurse and business owner; a former musician with the National Philharmonic and a former Clinton White House staffer. All the students were engaged, interested and curious about the careers of our speakers as well as their own future pathways. It was a terrific getting to know the students and we look forward to staying in touch!!
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DISTRICT 3 HISTORICAL NOTE
Robb-Higgins-Ward House
101 N. Adams Street, Rockville, MD
One of the two existing 18th century structures in Rockville, this house combines 18th, 19th & 20th century vernacular styles and building methods. It includes an 18th century kitchen building. There is also a two-story half house of early date. These two parts are now connected to later additions, the Adams Street facade having some Colonial Revival detailing. Despite alterations, including the enclosure of the original full-width porch, the house is an excellent representative of the early days of Rockville.
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THINGS TO ZOOM!!
Meditation: An Antidote to Stress
Saturday, May 15, from 12:00-1:00 pm
Explore the healing power of meditation and learn how to create peace in your life in spite of the stress around you. Requires registration.
Middle Eastern and South Asian American Authors Series - Virtual
Tuesday, May 18, from, 7:00-8:00 pm
Author Nadia Hashimi will discuss her new book Sparks like Stars. Requires registration.
Explore with Google Maps - Virtual
Thursday, May 20, form 4:00-5:00 pm
Google Maps is a mapping application that offers satellite imagery, street maps, and street-view perspectives. During this lecture, you’ll receive an introduction to the platform and a demonstration of how to use it.
All of the Belles: The Montgomery Stories of F. Scott Fitzgerald - Virtual
Thursday, May 20, from 5:30-7:30 pm
Kirk Curnett, managing editor of The F. Scott Fitzgerald Review, will discuss his new book, All of the Belles: The Montgomery Stories of F. Scott Fitzgerald.
How to Protect Your Hard-Earned Investments - Presenter Suzanne McGovern Virtual
Friday, May 21, from 2:00-3:00 pm
Seniors and Retirees learn how to protect your investments!
Community Resiliency and Health Promotion for Asian American Seniors - Virtual
Friday, May 21, from 2:00-3:30 pm
Celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: May 2021. This will be a great program for all to enjoy!
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The Administration for Community Living leads our nation’s observance of Older Americans Month every May. The theme for 2021 is "Communities of Strength." Click here for the White House Proclamation.
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