 County Executive Marc Elrich this week enthusiastically discusses why he has named Kisha Davis—a Quince Orchard High School alumnus—as the new County health officer. He also expresses disappointment with the County Council’s action to approve the Thrive 2050 County growth plan. He talks about the importance of the County school system adding electric buses to its fleet. And he urges adults and children to get COVID-19 booster shots at the ‘Boosterama’ event at Westfield Wheaton mall on Saturday, Oct. 29.
 Early voting in Montgomery County for the 2022 General Election has started and will be available at 14 early voting centers from 7 a.m.-8 p.m. daily, including Saturday and Sunday, through Thursday, Nov. 3. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 8.
 Montgomery County’s Department of Transportation wants to ensure that trick or treaters have a safe and fun Halloween, particularly since it will be dark during many of the festivities.
 The County, in partnership with Por Nuestra Salud y Bienestar, Proyecto Salud and Westfield Wheaton, will host a “BOO!sterama” from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29, to provide the new bivalent COVID-19 boosters to anyone age 5 and older who had their last vaccination at least two months ago. The shots are free and no appointment is needed.
Many ‘Halloween Happenings’ Will Take Place in the Silver Spring Arts and Entertainment District
The Silver Spring Arts and Entertainment District will have numerous light-hearted, family friendly ‘Halloween Happenings’ that will be a treat for all ages. Reservations or tickets are required for many of these events.
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 “HalloWheaton” will be an afternoon of fun events for all ages, including a costume contest, from noon-4 p.m. on Marian Fryer Town Plaza in Downtown Wheaton on Sunday, Oct. 30.
 Montgomery County Recreation will host family-friendly events for everyone to enjoy during the fall season. From fall festivals to swimming with pumpkins, events will be hosted at community recreation centers, senior centers and aquatic facilities across the County throughout October.
 The lineup of special events in October from Montgomery Parks will include Halloween train rides and “Not So Spooky” skates.
 The Rockville City Police Department (RCPD) will host its first “Spooktacular Halloween Boo Bash” from noon-2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 30, in the parking lot of the RCPD police station. All activities will be free.
 As Veterans Day approaches on Friday, Nov. 11, Montgomery County is preparing to join the national “Operation Green Light” salute to veterans and the County’s Commission on Veterans Affairs is seeking additions to its virtual tribute to County veterans.
 The Pit at Fairland Bike Park, a new mountain bike skills park that includes a variety of features such as rollers, kicker ramps, wall rides, drops and skinnies of all types, will be dedicated by Montgomery Parks in special ceremonies from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29.
‘Certain Party or Parties Unknown’ Art Exhibit in Silver Spring to Open on Wednesday, Nov. 2, and Be Available Through Jan. 13
A new exhibition at the Betty Mae Kramer Gallery and Music Room (Kramer Gallery) in the Silver Spring Civic Building showcasing original artworks by the seven artists featured in 2021’s outdoor installation Certain Party or Parties Unknown will open on Wednesday, Nov. 2, and be available through Jan. 13.
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‘Drinking Water in the DC Area: Past, Present and Future’ Will Be Focus of Online Presentation on Tuesday, Nov. 1
With Western states running out of water, could it happen here? “Drinking Water in the DC Area: Past, Present and Future” will be the focus of a Montgomery History online presentation on Tuesday, Nov. 1.
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Montgomery Commission on Remembrance and Reconciliation Will Hold Special Month of Events
Montgomery County’s Commission on Remembrance and Reconciliation will hold special events and activities throughout the month of November, and encourages other groups to hold their own events, to promote a better understanding of County history—including recognition of three men who were the victims of racial terror lynchings in the late 1800s.
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Alcohol Beverage Services Partners with MCGEO for ‘Labor of Love Initiative’ to Benefit March of Dimes
Montgomery County’s Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS) and UFCW Local 1994 MCGEO, in conjunction with County Executive Marc Elrich, are supporting the “Labor of Love Initiative” benefiting March of Dimes. The campaign will take place Oct. 30-Nov. 19.
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 Residents 18-and-older who are interested in electric scooter lessons will have the opportunity to attend free clinics in October and November sponsored by the Montgomery County Department of Transportation. Participants will be able to take a test ride, learn safety tips and get details on basic scooter laws.
Maryland Waterways Exhibition Now at the Benjamin Gaither Center in Gaithersburg to Benefit the Chesapeake Bay Foundation
Maryland Waterways, a juried exhibition to benefit the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, is now on display at the Benjamin Gaither Center in Gaithersburg.
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 Montgomery County Recreation's Silver Spring Recreation and Aquatic Center (SSRAC) is scheduled to open in 2023. Located in the Central Business District of Silver Spring, the project is part of a public-private partnership with the Housing Opportunity Commission and the Lee Development Group. The recreation department is now seeking input on the types of programming residents would like to see in the center.
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