 County Executive Marc Elrich offers his final thoughts on the County’s Fiscal Year 2024 Operating Budget, which was adopted by the County Council this week. He expresses why a new Late Night Safety Plan will keep areas safer in downtowns that have businesses operating late into the evening. And he reminds everyone—especially those who will be on the roads—to have a safe Memorial Day Weekend.
Montgomery County Recreation’s seven outdoor pools will begin the summer season at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 27.
The Montgomery County Government, and programs that impact County residents, will have schedule and program changes for Memorial Day on Monday, May 29.
 Scotland Juneteenth Heritage Festival Chair LaTisha Gasaway-Paul will discuss the triumphs of that historic community, the challenges residents face in the present and their hopes for the future at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 31, in a Zoom presentation that is part of the Montgomery Parks Speaker Series.
Montgomery County residents can be on the lookout this winter for tributes to the County’s public works employees. As part of the recently concluded “Public Works Week,” Montgomery County Public Schools middle school students participated in a “Paint the Plow” contest to celebrate the many contributions made by public works employees that keep the County running.
Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center will continue its fee-waived adoption event for all dogs through Sunday, May 28. The “Love is Blooming” adoption event is sponsored by Friends of Montgomery County Animals.
 The Montgomery County Commission on Veterans Affairs is honoring many “Fallen Hometown Heroes” with Montgomery County connections on a website created by the Commission. The tribute is especially notable as the County prepares to commemorate Memorial Day on Monday, May 29.
 Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich celebrated the 24th Annual Recycling Awareness Week by honoring recipients of the County’s Recycling Achievement Awards for outstanding achievements in waste reduction, reuse and recycling. The ceremonies, at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, recognized individuals, multi-family properties, businesses, organizations and government facilities.
 The Washington Folk Festival, in its 41st year, will return to Glen Echo Park on Saturday-Sunday, June 3-4, with free performances each day from noon-7 p.m. The festival will host more than 450 performances on seven stages.
 Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services and the Montgomery County Police Department have announced the high school and middle school winners of the 2022-23 “Keeping It Safe Coalition” student video contest. The annual contest encouraged teams from Montgomery County public and private schools to create 30-second public service announcements to educate young people about the risks of under-21 alcohol use.
 As Memorial Day weekend approaches, the Montgomery County Department of Police and the County’s Department of Transportation (MCDOT) are issuing a critical warning to motorists: Be safe, be aware and be responsible. Montgomery County Police and allied local and State police departments will be on the roads with enhanced patrols and sobriety checkpoints to get impaired drivers off the road.
Montgomery County’s 26th Juneteenth Celebration will be held from noon-10 p.m. at the BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown on Saturday, June 17. This year’s theme, “Journey to Freedom: Acknowledge, Educate, and Celebrate” will showcase tracing the African American struggle for freedom through education, art, dance, music and honoring elders.
 Montgomery County Recreation is hiring seasonal employees for summer. Available positions include lifeguards, camp counselors and camp directors. The department is looking for dedicated, hardworking and motivated individuals.
 The number of adults and children experiencing homelessness in Montgomery County increased by 313 people since last year, according to the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments 2023 Point-in-Time survey report released May 10. The PIT survey is part of an annual regional analysis and report that started in 2001.
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