It’s Thursday, Jan. 13 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County.
1. County Council Committees: The Montgomery County Council Government Operations & Economic Development, Health and Human Services and Public Safety committees will meet today staring 9:30 a.m.
All Committee meetings are televised live on County Cable Montgomery at http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/council/ondemand/index.html
To see the full agenda click here.
2. Commission on Aging: The Commission on Aging (COA) serves as an advocate for the health, safety and well-being of the County’s older residents and their Public Policy Committee will host a virtual meeting from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30.
To connect on zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88631955180?pwd=WUkyZ3NvbU5ZdkFyZXA0VFFiZ08yUT09
Meeting ID: 886 3195 5180 Passcode: 006828
See the agenda here.
3. Korean American Day: A number of U.S. states have declared January 13 as Korean American Day in order to recognize Korean Americans’ impact and contributions. In recognition of Montgomery County’s religious, ethnic and cultural diversity and in respect for the diversity of its own workforce, on March 28, 2006, the County Council passed legislation ( Bill No. 1-06: Special Days of Commemoration ) to designate certain days of commemoration relating to the religious, ethnic and cultural heritage of County residents.
4. Oak Chapel UM Hub Food Distribution: Drive-thru food distribution every Thursday from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at 14500 Layhill Rd., Silver Spring, MD 20906. Case Manager available to assist the public with Social services; Government assistance; SNAP/Food stamp; Mental health; COVID-19 testing and vaccination; Community clinic; Emergency rental and utilities assistance; Immigration information; Foreclosure prevention; Health insurance.
For appointment or walk-in contact Alejandra at 202-642-5316 or alejandra.merchan@cc-dc.org
5. Montgomery Parks: National Skating Month.
Our indoor ice centers celebrate National Skating Month throughout January with discounts and special programs. Visit their websites for the month-long specials!
Cabin John Ice Rink: https://t.co/7Iy6RueTpn.
Wheaton Ice Arena: https://t.co/rFhOTYJAeC. pic.twitter.com/ghLgIZMLGN— Montgomery Parks (@MontgomeryParks) January 5, 2022
Download and browse Montgomery Parks Winter Program Guide. Registration is now open: mocoparks.org/3cJF4JD.
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