 Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich this week encourages residents to be aware of the dangers of fentanyl to help protect the County’s children. Recent hate crimes around the County have the County Executive angry as he says actions are being taken to prevent additional incidents. He wants businesses and employees to be aware of an expansion of the public transit incentive program for commuters. And he says the 43rd Women’s Legislative Briefing to be held Sunday, Jan. 29, will be an excellent opportunity to learn more about local, State and Federal issues.
 The Montgomery County Department of Transportation has added 16 electric vehicle charging ports in County garages over the last four months, increasing the total of electric vehicle (EV) charging ports to 56 for public use in County parking garages and parking lots.
 The Montgomery County Department of Transportation “FareShare” Program will provide employees with additional incentives to use public transportation to get to work. The Internal Revenue Service has increased the pre-tax limit for employer-provided commuting benefits to $300 per month, from $280 last year, including transit passes and vanpool fares for 2023.
 Nominations are now being accepted for the 2023 Montgomery County “Women Making History Award.” The award is presented by the Montgomery County Commission for Women and Montgomery Women. The deadline for nominations is 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 7.
 Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) is offering a series of free author talks from February to April 2023 in partnership with the Office of Community Partnerships’ Middle Eastern American Advisory Group (MEAGG) and the Baltimore Luxor Alexandria Sister City Committee. The free talks will include Reem Faruqi on Tuesday, Feb. 7; Mojdeh Bahar on Tuesday, March 7; and Diana Abu-Jaber on Tuesday, April 11.
 Montgomery County Recreation is hosting safe, fun and exciting camps that promote children's active and healthy lifestyles this summer. Camp registration is now open.
 Montgomery Parks is now accepting registrations for its 2023 Summer Camps season. There are more than 40 summer camps available this year for a variety of interests including sports, nature, adventure outings and archaeology. Camps will be held at multiple locations for ages 3-18.
 County residents who are ages 100 and older or will turn 100 in 2023 will be honored in May at a special celebration. Montgomery County Recreation is now seeking to identify those residents so they can be invited to the event.
 Montgomery County Recreation Center membership passes are free for County residents in 2023. A free pass will provide access to fully equipped fitness rooms, open gym (drop-in) activities and game rooms at any community recreation center during regularly scheduled hours.
Naturalist Kerry Wixted will talk about “Maryland’s Rare, Threatened and Endangered Species” from 11 a.m.-noon on Monday, Jan. 30, in the next virtual session of the Montgomery Parks Speaker Series. The session is free to view.
"Guardians of the Andes" by artist Pepe Piedra Inkarasta.
Artist Camila Bryce-LaPorte will host “Land of Enchantment,” the next in the Arts Salon free virtual series presented by Silver Spring Town Center, inc. (SSTCi). The program, which will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 30, will explore “Is the land or a special place your muse?”
 Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich is seeking applicants to fill 17 public and organizational vacancies on the newly established Montgomery County Sports Advisory Committee.
 The Montgomery County Commission on Veterans Affairs will honor County U.S. Uniformed Service members and veterans with detailed virtual tributes displayed on the County’s website to mark Black History Month in February. The tributes will include photos, background information and details of accomplishments during their military careers and afterward.
 Montgomery County’s Department of Alcohol Beverage Services will re-open its Montrose store under its upgraded retail concept, “Oak Barrel & Vine,” at 9:45 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 27. The celebration and ribbon cutting will occur in front of the store, located at 12015-B Rockville Pike in the Montrose Crossing shopping center in Rockville. County Executive Marc Elrich, other elected officials and alcohol industry representatives plan to attend the opening.
 The RainScapes Rebate Program application portal of Montgomery County’s Department of Environmental Protection will reopen on Wednesday, Feb. 1. The portal will have information on installing a RainScapes program and will offer guidance on selecting the right type of project to get started. However, the portal will only be open through March 31.
 The Montgomery County Commission for Women (CFW) will host its 43rd Annual Women’s Legislative Briefing (WLB) virtually from 12:30-5 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 29. The theme of this year’s event is “Empowered Women Protect Democracy.”
Montgomery County Public Libraries will offer staffed information tables to learn about energy assistance programs and energy saving resources on seven select days through April. The resource tables will be staffed by the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services and Pepco.
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Montgomery County’s Asian American Health Initiative (AAHI), part of the County’s Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), recently announced the launch of the Asian American Center of Excellence (AACE) and the release of a micro-grant funding opportunity. The goal of AACE is to support Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI)-serving community-organizations in developing and increasing their capacity to successfully provide health, wellness and social support programs and services.
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‘Old Roads, New Histories’ Will Be Featured in Montgomery History Online Presentation Starting Monday, Jan. 30
Montgomery County’s Rustic Roads Program has protected the historic and scenic roadways that reflect the County’s agricultural character and rural origins or 25 years. An update to the Rustic Roads Functional Master Plan is currently in progress. This free online presentation from Montgomery History can be viewed starting at 10 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 30.
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Traffic Study Results for Little Falls Parkway Pilot Project Will Be Presented at Virtual Meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 15
A virtual public meeting will be held from 7-8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 15, to present data from traffic studies conducted on Little Falls Parkway between Arlington Road and Dorset Avenue.
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 The Montgomery County Department of Transportation will increase service on 31 Ride On bus routes starting Sunday, Jan. 29. The increases are part of the adjustments to 44 routes overall to improve efficiency based on ridership.
Volunteers Needed to Work with Victims of Sexual Assault
Volunteers are needed to assist sexual assault victims and their families through Montgomery County’s Victim Assistance and Sexual Assault Program (VASAP), part of the County’s Department of Health and Human Services. Interviews are currently being conducted for the 2023 winter training session.
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