It’s Thursday, Feb. 15, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County.
1. Black History Month: Events around the county.
Today Differing Historical Perspectives on Slavery Lecture: Montgomery Parks’ History Hour lecture series this month features historian James Johnston. The lecture takes place at the Josiah Henson Museum and Park on Thursday, February 15, at 6 p.m., Appropriate for ages 12 and older. Cost is $5. The park is located at 11410 Old Georgetown Road in North Bethesda. Learn more and purchase tickets here.
2. Free Computer Distribution: Today from 3-7 p.m. White Oak Recreation Center, 1700 April Ln, Silver Spring
County Relaunches Free Computer Distribution Program for 60,000 Low-Income Residents
3. Diabetes Management Program: The six-week virtual program will occur each Thursday from 5:30-7:30 p.m. through March 28.
4. Heads Up Phones Down Video Contest Outreach at Clarksburg HS: The Montgomery County High School students will be able to show what they know and help educate others by creating a video promoting pedestrian safety. Enter for a chance to win a MacBook Air; Apple Watch, or Visa gift card while earning SSL hours.
For more information, click here.
5. ICYMI: February is American Heart Month, and each year, hospitals, doctors, and other medical providers try to highlight the dangers of heart disease during this time. This big push in February aims to inform people about the risks, causes, preventative steps, and treatments for this condition.
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