Today is Thursday, Aug. 26 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County.
1. Summer of Peace Event: The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services Street Outreach Network will host the 2021 Summer of Peace event today at the Plum Gar Community Recreation Center in Germantown from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. See the tweet below for more details.
Join us from 4-8 p.m. on Aug. 27 at the Plum Gar Community Center, 19561 Scenery Drive in Germantown. MCPS staff will be available to answer questions about the 2021-2022 school year and more. pic.twitter.com/WYAXZDyWx4
— MCPS (@MCPS) August 25, 2021
2. Ceremony of Remembrance: A candlelight vigil will be held today at Memorial Plaza in Rockville at 7:00 p.m to memorialize lives lost to overdose or substance use. The ceremony, which NBC4 news anchor Doreen Gentzler will host, commemorates International Overdose Awareness Day and aims to raise awareness and reduce the stigma of drug-related deaths. Click here for more information.
Tomorrow! You are invited to attend a Ceremony of Remembrance and candlelight vigil at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 26 at Memorial Plaza in Rockville to memorialize lives lost to overdose or substance use.
Details ➡ https://t.co/z9c7rLY1OU.@MoCoDHHS pic.twitter.com/6L8UC8I9DF— Montgomery County MD (@MontgomeryCoMD) August 25, 2021
3. Explore New Local Murals: Throughout Montgomery County, there are temporary public art murals that aim to encourage residents and visitors to reengage with the arts and humanities sector.The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County says #ArtHappensHere reflects the wide diversity of communities including Takoma Park, Silver Spring, Glen Echo, Bethesda, Sandy Spring, Olney, Poolesville, and Gaithersburg.
Step outside and experience a taste of MoCo culture by exploring these 10 new must-see murals exhibited throughout Montgomery County. #ArtHappensHere #MontgomeryMoment @CultureSpotMC https://t.co/DQOKfime2F
— Visit Montgomery, MD (@VisitMoCo) August 25, 2021
4. Hyperthermia Alert: Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management officials say there’s a Hyperthermia Alert today from noon to 7:00 p.m. Temperatures are expected to hit above 95 degrees.
🌞Another scorcher is on tap for tomorrow! For tips to #BeatTheHeat ➡ https://t.co/7dQwvU4jm4. https://t.co/CNLu9NGd5K
— Montgomery County MD (@MontgomeryCoMD) August 25, 2021
5. Montgomery County Recreation: Fall registration is now available for Montgomery County Rec and Parks classes and programs. Click here for more information.
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🍁 Fall registration is now underway for @MoCoRec and @MontgomeryParks classes and programs.
Check out the Montgomery County Guide 👀➡ https://t.co/A1Bw7ERVdE. pic.twitter.com/RZToUiBTwm— Montgomery County MD (@MontgomeryCoMD) August 26, 2021
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