 Continuing private investments toward developing satellite technology in Montgomery County have County Executive Marc Elrich this week saluting the County’s status as the nation’s “Satellite Valley.” Looking ahead in another manner, as the celebration of Earth Month comes to a close, he reviews the County’s actions to combat climate change. And for residents with vehicles—and problems with vehicle repair services—he encourages checking into the Office of Consumer Protection’s vehicle repair resolution program.
A recent Maryland law requires Montgomery County homeowners to have an application on file with the State for a “Homestead Tax Credit” to continue to receive a $692 County “Income Tax Offset Credit” (ITOC) on their annual property tax bills.
 Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich will hold his final “community conversation” to talk about long-term priorities and how he will address the Fiscal Year 2025 Capital Improvements Program (CIP) budget in a virtual event from 7-8:30 p.m. on Monday, May 1.
A free Community Science Festival focusing on “in the field” family fun will be hosted by Montgomery Parks at Lake Needwood in Rock Creek Regional Park from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, April 29.
 The Montgomery County Commission on Aging will join in the celebration of May as “Older Americans Month” by hosting its annual free forum on Thursday, May 4, at the Bohrer Park Activity Center in Gaithersburg. This year’s theme is “Smart Homes—Smarter Care: Technology that Supports Aging in Place” and it will be held during the City of Gaithersburg’s Active Aging Expo.
 The Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services will provide free residential deck maintenance inspections during the month of May as part of its annual Building Safety Month campaign. The program is limited to 300 appointments.
 Finding the best-dressed dog, the one that looks most like its owner and the canine with the best tail wag will all be part of the fun from noon-4 p.m. on Sunday, April 30, when “Paws in the Park” returns to Bohrer Park at Summit Hall Farm in Gaithersburg. The event is sponsored by the Montgomery County Humane Society in partnership with the City of Gaithersburg.
More than 70 residents who are 100 or older will be the centers of attention at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 12, when Montgomery County Recreation honors the County’s most senior citizens at a special event at the Gaithersburg Marriot Washingtonian Canter.
 “Discover MoCo Month” in May will be a collection of week-long programs sponsored by Visit Montgomery to celebrate the County’s small businesses and entrepreneurial spirit. Throughout the month, visitors and local residents will be able to access deals, discounts and special events at a selection of the County’s hotels, restaurants, attractions, retail businesses and craft beverage producers.
 Intellian Technologies, a leading global provider of multi-constellation, feature-rich, future-proof satellite user terminals and communications solutions, announced this week that it will invest $100 million into the research and development of satellite communication technologies. The announcement was made at the official opening of its Advanced Development Center (ADC) in Rockville.
 Montgomery County local businesses seeking opportunities to become subcontractors for larger entities will be able to meet with more than 50 prime contractors, government agencies and local resources on Tuesday, May 9, when the County Department of Procurement holds a “Meet the Primes” expo from 9 a.m.-noon at the Silver Spring Civic Building.
The opening of the Metropolitan Branch of the B&O Railroad in 1873 was a pivotal event that changed the face of Montgomery County forever. “From Corn to Commuters: How the Coming of the Railroad Changed the Way of Life and the Future of Montgomery County” will be a featured online presentation from Montgomery History at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 2, that will look at the evolution.
 The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection is now accepting durable medical equipment (DME) at the Shady Grove Transfer Station and Recycling Center. The collection site dedication was led this week by County Executive Marc Elrich as part of the County’s Earth Month celebration.
“Visionary Visual Voices,” a special panel featuring four artists in celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, will be presented virtually by Silver Spring Town Center, Inc. from 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, May 4. The panel will feature local AAPI artists Mariam Memarsadeghi, Priya Vadhyar, Syahidah Osman, and Sally Tsou, who will share their creative practices in conversation with artist and host Neha Misra.
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT), in collaboration with the Washington Area Bicycle Association (WABA), is offering adult bike classes in April, May and June. The classes include a learn to ride and a basic skills class. MCDOT also will offer three remaining free scooter classes in spring.
 National Bike to Work Day will be held on Friday, May 19, and the Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will sponsor seven pit stops throughout the County as part of the Washington Region’s participation in the event. Registration for the free event is now open. The first 15,000 bicyclists to register and participate will get a free t-shirt and will be automatically entered into a raffle for a chance to win a new bike.
 The Olney Writer’s Group will present its Seventh Annual Literary Forum at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 7, at the Olney branch of Montgomery County Public Libraries. At the forum, which is open to the public, 10 members of the group will read short excerpts of their work, spanning memoirs, fiction, science fiction, fantasy and poetry.
 Montgomery County Public Libraries and the Montgomery County Commission for Women will be offering a series of free financial seminars in May on the ins and outs of "all things money.” The seminars, which are open to all, will be led by financial and investment advisors Jamie Lapin and Thiago Glieger and will take place via Zoom, from 7-8:30 p.m. on Tuesday nights.
 Montgomery Parks will celebrate that start of May as Mental Health Awareness Month “With Parks in Mind,” a free event from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, May 6, at Germantown Town Center Urban Park. The event will launch the month-long campaign, “Every Mile for Every Mind,” a series of walks to encourage people to spend time outdoors hiking Montgomery Parks trails.
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