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Many paused to experience a rare solar eclipse. The Maryland General Assembly concluded its 2024 session this week, and the County Executive is grateful for the numerous ways Montgomery County will benefit and appreciates the work of the County’s state delegation. As the County Council begins its review of the County Executive’s recommended Fiscal Year 2025 operating budget, the County Executive provides more clarity about the proposal. And with a recent poll showing affordable housing is among the priorities of Maryland residents, County Executive Elrich talks about ways the County is creating and protecting affordable units.
Stories in this issue include:
As the warm weather approaches, the Montgomery County Office of Consumer Protection is warning homeowners about driveway-paving scammers who typically look to exploit them in spring. These scammers are a common problem not only in Montgomery County, but also across Maryland. Homeowners should be aware and take appropriate measures to avoid falling victim to it.
Montgomery County Recreation will host the third annual “Project Prom Dress” giveaway from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, April 13, at the Marilyn J. Praisner Community Recreation Center in Burtonsville. Any high school student with their school I.D. can shop, try-on and receive a free dress or suit and shoes and accessories during the event. The items were donated by community members earlier this year.
The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will celebrate April as “Earth Month” with activities and events aimed at taking action and fostering environmental awareness and stewardship across our community.
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation’s annual Street Sweeping Program began this week. The effort will run through June and will sweep more than 4,100 lane miles of residential roadways.
Maryland Secretary of the Environment Serena McIlwain will provide the keynote address at the 2024 Montgomery County Energy Summit on Tuesday, April 16. The summit will be held at the Silver Spring Civic Building, located at 1 Veterans Place in Downtown Silver Spring.
Archaeology tours, a plant sale at Brookside Gardens and Sunday serenades are among the many special events that will be presented by Montgomery Parks in April. The schedule of programs also will include tours at Kingsley Schoolhouse and Oakley Cabin and several offerings for people ages 55-and-over.
The spring and summer months are typically the busiest at the Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services (DPS) when it comes to permitting residential projects. The 14th episode of the DPS podcast series, “Home Improvements and Permits,” provides homeowners with an overview of when residential projects need and do not need a permit.
Tractors of all types, antique cars and trucks, live animals, pony rides and hay wagon rides will be among the many activities on Saturday and Sunday, April 27-28, when the annual free Gas and Steam Engine Show returns to the Montgomery County Agricultural History Farm Park in Derwood.
The joys and benefits of dancing could apply to just about everyone, and the latest episode of County Cable Montgomery’s (CCM) “50+ in Montgomery County” focuses on how moving to music can particularly benefit older residents. The show can now be viewed on cable or on demand online via CCM’s youtube station.
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will be offering low-cost adult bike classes in April, May and June. The classes will include Learn to Ride and Basic Skills classes. MCDOT also will offer four free, walk-up electric scooter classes following select bike classes.
The 33rd Annual Rockville Science Day on Sunday, April 21, will continue its tradition of mixing the forefront of scientific advancements and historical looks on scientific developments. The free event, from noon-5 p.m. at the Rockville campus of Montgomery College, will include demonstrations and the ability to talk with experts in fields including rockets, robotics, astronomy and electric vehicles.
The “Mills in Montgomery,” a presentation that focuses on the rise and fall of the milling industry in Montgomery County, will be the focus of a free online presentation from Montgomery History starting Monday, April 15. The presentation will be available on demand for one week.
The Third Annual “Rockville Skate Jam” on Saturday, April 20, at the new Rockville Skate Park will include a day of activities for many members of the family. The fun activities will include morning yoga, skateboard competitions and skateboard demonstrations. The event is free.
A Family Puzzle Palooza, a wildflower walk and a celebration of a full moon on a Friday are among the special events that Montgomery Parks will host to make April special in its nature centers.
Arab-American Heritage Month will be celebrated with a free, delicious online discussion of “Arab Culinary Traditions” starting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24. The panel will be hosted by music promoter Mary Knieser and will feature an array of community members invited to share their own family food memories.
The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) will hold in-person public meetings throughout April to seek resident input to prioritize the important health needs identified in the 2023 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA). During these events, attendees will receive a brief presentation on the identified needs and then participate in a paper voting process to prioritize them.
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