Today is Thursday, July 1, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County.
1.Minimum Wage Increase: County Executive Marc Elrich will be joined by State and local officials, along with workers and community leaders, to celebrate the increase of the minimum wage that goes into effect today. At noon, the event will take place in the Social Hall, on the second floor, at the Wheaton Community Recreation Center located at 11701 Georgia Avenue in Wheaton.
🆕 @MontCoExec Marc Elrich will be joined by State & local officials, along with workers & community leaders, to celebrate the minimum wage increase that goes into effect July 1. The event will take place at noon tomorrow at the Wheaton Rec Center.
ℹ ➡ https://t.co/KYrYuYt7j4. pic.twitter.com/OPlvKg8QBR— Montgomery County MD (@MontgomeryCoMD) June 30, 2021
2. Flash Flood Watch: The National Weather Service issued a Flash Flood Watch for Montgomery County starting this afternoon until tomorrow morning.
Flooding kills more people every year than any other weather hazard. Do not drive through flooded areas. If you live in a flood prone area, be prepared to move to higher ground if flooding develops. Please stay alert for any warnings!🌧️
— Montgomery County MD (@MontgomeryCoMD) June 30, 2021
3. Walk in The Park: Each Thursday, there’s an opportunity to meet at a different park in Montgomery County for a 50-minute walk and meet other seniors who have been looking forward to getting outside. According to the registration website, there are 12 openings remaining to join the group.
Join us each Thursday at a different park in Montgomery County for a 50 minute walk and Discover a part of the county you may not be familiar with and meet other seniors who have been looking forward to getting outside. https://t.co/NRNfkU8eOC pic.twitter.com/Cm05u9cEK7
— Montgomery County Recreation (@MoCoRec) June 28, 2021
4. MCPS Student Member of The Board: Hana O’Looney, a rising senior at Richard Montgomery High School, will be sworn in as the 44th Student Member of the Board of Education (SMOB) for the 2021–2022 school year today at 5:00 p.m., at Carver Educational Services Center in Rockville. The swearing-in ceremony will be livestreamed on MCPS TV and on the MCPS website.
Hana O’Looney, a rising senior at Richard Montgomery High School, will be sworn in as the 44th Student Member of @mocoboe for the 2021–2022 school year on July 1 at 5 p.m. You can watch the ceremony on @MCPSTV or https://t.co/I0DQHBQ85A. More info: https://t.co/hn6KPRlFGC pic.twitter.com/v8Qmunm6TD
— MCPS (@MCPS) June 30, 2021
5. Stay Cool: It’s hot outside, but there are also facilities throughout Montgomery County like libraries, swimming pools, and recreation centers to cool off. Click here for some tips on how to beat the heat.
#StayCool! During these hot days take advantage of County facilities, like libraries, swimming pools, recreation and senior centers, as well as regional services centers during operating hours to cool off.
☀️ Tips to #BeatTheHeat: https://t.co/hbFb6Z4YBv pic.twitter.com/hCJr8w323k— Montgomery County MD (@MontgomeryCoMD) June 30, 2021
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