It’s Friday, Dec. 22, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here.
1. Partial Metro Red Line Shutdown: Major construction on the Red Line will be extended beginning on Friday through Sunday, Dec. 24, to include no Red Line service to Gallery Place and Judiciary Square stations, in addition to Farragut North and Metro center. There will be free shuttle bus service between the closed stations.
2. Weekend Plans: Find things to do this weekend in our Roundup.
Dec. 22-24 Weekend Roundup of Things To Do in Montgomery County
3. Food Resources: See food giveaway events today in the county.
4. Know Before You Go: Montgomery County government and Montgomery Parks announced multiple closures and operating hour changed for facilities, services, buildings and offices for the Christmas holiday. Check the cities of Gaithersburg, Rockville, and Takoma Park websites for their schedule changes.
5. Santa’s Final Visit to Olney Neighborhoods: The Sandy Spring Volunteer Fire Department takes it’s final Santa Ride tonight through Olney Neighborhoods.
And One More Thing: The D.C. Temple Festival of Lights continues through Jan. 1, 2024. Here are sights and sounds from the festival:
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