 The results of this week’s election have Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich preparing for what must be done ahead. In his weekly message, he also addresses the long-term drought and how Maryland has implemented an outdoor burning ban. He looks at the importance of the opening of the Clarksburg Fire Station and provides an update on the planned BRT line on Veirs Mill Road. And with Veterans Day approaching on Nov. 11, County Executive Elrich talks about the many ways the County will honor those who have served the nation.
Stories in this issue include:
 The Montgomery County Government, and programs that impact County residents, will have holiday schedule and program changes for the observance of Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11.
As Veterans Day approaches on Monday, Nov. 11, Montgomery County will again 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. For those who want to attend ceremonies on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, several will be held around the County.
 Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and County Council President Andrew Friedson this week joined by members of the Council, representatives of the County Commission on Veterans Affairs and community leaders in Rockville for the County Department of Transportation’s (MCDOT) unveiling of a Ride On “Operation Green Light” themed bus.
Registration for Montgomery County Recreation’s winter classes and programs will begin at 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 13, for County Residents. Registration for senior programming (including Bone Builders) will begin at 9 a.m.
Larger than life inflatable turkeys and penguins, glittering floats, marching bands, dancing groups and Santa and his elves will be featured from 10 a.m.-noon on Saturday, Nov. 16, when the Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade rolls through Downtown Silver Spring. It will be the only Thanksgiving Parade in the Metropolitan Washington Region.
 The Montgomery County Office of Human Rights (OHR) is now accepting nominations for its esteemed Human Rights Hall of Fame, which honors individuals who have made significant contributions to advancing human and civil rights in Montgomery County. The nomination period will close on Monday, Nov. 25.
Montgomery County’s Department of Permitting Services (DPS) will conduct a “sign sweep” on Tuesday, Nov. 12, to remove signs illegally placed in public rights-of-way throughout the County. These signs include campaign signs that may have been posted in the right-of-way leading up to the Nov. 5 general election.
Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS) has released the fifth episode of its podcast series “Spirited Discussions: A Podcast by Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services.” The series helps residents and businesses understand alcohol products, trends and policies in Montgomery County. The fifth episode, “Local Beer,” examines how one local brewery incorporates history and artistry into its products, how the COVID-19 pandemic affected the hospitality industry and the steps ABS takes to support small alcohol manufacturers.
 The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will host a public informational workshop from 5:30–7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14, regarding planned pedestrian and bicycle safety improvements along University Boulevard (MD 193) in Silver Spring.
Sweeney Todd, an unjustly exiled barber, returns to 19th-century London seeking vengeance against the lecherous judge who framed him and ravaged his young wife. The story is being told this time by the Rockville Musical Theatre in performances Friday-Sunday Nov. 8-10 and Nov. 15-17 at the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre.
Montgomery Parks has an exciting lineup of events and activities to brighten November including the opening of the Garden of Lights at Brookside Gardens in Wheaton, the annual Urban Wood Sale and the Wheaton Ice Kid’s Club skating lessons at the Wheaton Ice Arena.
 Learning about birds by watching feeders at the Locust Grove Nature Center in Bethesda and a treasure hunt in Wheaton Regional Park are among the variety of special events Montgomery Parks will host in November at Montgomery County nature centers.
 Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich is joining County health officials in urging all residents to protect themselves and their families by getting vaccinated against the flu. A number of clinics throughout the County will make available free vaccinations for adults and children in November.
Advance tickets are now on sale for the annual Montgomery Parks’ “Garden of Lights,” a breathtaking outdoor winter light display at Brookside Gardens in Wheaton. This year’s exhibit will feature more than 1.5 million twinkling LED lights.
Friday, Nov. 15, will be the first day for the general public to request use of a meeting room in a Montgomery County Government building for use Jan. 1 through June 30.
 The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is seeking up to 35 County high school students to serve as “Vision Zero Youth Ambassadors.” The project-based learning program teaches teens leadership skills, outreach and engagement techniques to address traffic safety needs in their community. Applications are now being accepted through 11:59 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 2.
 “How Taking the Road Less Travelled Can Lead to Your Best Life” will be the focus of the next in the free series of “Follow Your Bliss” events at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14, at the Silver Spring Civic Building. The series is presented by of Silver Spring Town Center, Inc.
Services for Montgomery County seniors are the focus of the latest episode of “50+ in Montgomery County,” a County Cable Montgomery (CCM) broadcast that also is available online.
Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) will celebrate Native American Heritage Month and Military Family Month in November with two special events. The Rockville Memorial Library will host a musical storytelling program featuring Mwalim “DaPhunkee Professor” Peters, highlighting cultural intersections between African and First Nations people, at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14. The Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library will present a discussion with Alexandra N. Harris from the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian on the history of Native American military service at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 20.
The Montgomery County Commission for Women and Montgomery Women, a nonpartisan organization that works to ensure that women are fully represented in leadership positions in the County, will host a free virtual career guidance session for female middle school, high school and college students from 6-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 21. The presentation will be hosted via Zoom.
Job seekers 50-and-older could benefit from a free virtual job fair from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 19, that will be designed specifically for them. Age-Friendly employers are also being sought to participate in the event, which is being co-sponsored by the Montgomery County Government and the Jewish Council for the Aging of Greater Washington (JCA).
“Rules for Writing Christmas Cards,” a comedy by Jennifer Faletto, will make its world premiere from Nov. 29-Dec. 15 at the Gaithersburg Arts Barn. The show will be presented by the Best Medicine Rep Theater Company, in partnership with the City of Gaithersburg.
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