Today is Wednesday, Aug. 18 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County.
1. Governor’s Press Conference: Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan will give a COVID-19 update at 2 p.m. Watch live on YouTube and Facebook.
🎙Governor Hogan will provide a #COVID update to Marylanders tomorrow at 2:00 pm.
— Kata H. Burke (@katadhall) August 17, 2021
2. Weekly County Briefing: County Executive Marc Elrich, County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles and Acting Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Dr. Earl Stoddard will hold their weekly media briefing at 12:30 p.m. You can watch live on MCM channels 21 and 995 (HD), County Cable Montgomery and on the county’s Facebook page and YouTube channel.
đź“Ł @MontCoExec Marc Elrich will provide #COVID19 updates at his weekly media briefing at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 18. That's tomorrow!
đź“ş Watch live on the County's Facebook page and @CountyCableMoCo.
đź’» For more info ➡ https://t.co/uVhmEIFvxg.@MoCoDHHS @ReadyMontgomery pic.twitter.com/rV7e0AbY3W— Montgomery County MD (@MontgomeryCoMD) August 17, 2021
3. Grant Program: Applications for the Montgomery County Economic Development Grant for Nonprofits close at 5 p.m. Learn more here.
Just one day left! The MoCo Economic Development Grant for Nonprofits closes Wednesday, August 18 at 5:00 PM. https://t.co/NrZ2bOBj3D
— MCEDC (@think_moco) August 17, 2021
4. Drive-Thru Food Distribution: Stop by Watkins Mill Elementary School in Montgomery Village from 1-2:30 p.m. to receive boxed groceries in your car.
TOMORROW! An Upcounty food distribution event is scheduled from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 18, at Watkins Mill Elementary School in Montgomery Village.
For more food resources ➡ https://t.co/kcTnsJWswZ.@MoCoFoodCouncil @MCPS @BlackRockCenter pic.twitter.com/yUE9SUtWDL— Montgomery County MD (@MontgomeryCoMD) August 17, 2021
5. Senior Planet Montgomery: Senior Planet Montgomery continues to offer free Zoom classes to senior residents. Today’s classes include “Hosting A Zoom Meeting” and “Online Health Resources.”
đź“Ł Senior Planet Montgomery, a technology training program designed for County learners 50 & older, is offering free online classes. This week's classes include Smart Phone Photography, Introduction to Social Media & more!
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💻➡https://t.co/WjkkscdnuM pic.twitter.com/hHo0eG694i— Montgomery County MD (@MontgomeryCoMD) August 16, 2021
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