5 Things to Know Today, July 22, In Montgomery County

Today is Friday, July 22. Here’s the 10 day forecast as we head into the weekend. Residents in the Poolesville and Dickerson area may hear explosions today. The Fire and Rescue Services bomb squad will be training at the outdoor range off Elmer School Road from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

1. Primary Election Mail-in Ballot Canvass Continues: Thursday, the Board of Elections began counting the mail in ballots from Tuesday’s Primary Election. Dr. Gilberto Zelaya predicts the counting will take about two weeks.

2. Beat the Heat: Temperatures are expected to be in the upper 90s this weekend. Make sure to drink lots of water and stay hydrated. Here are other tips to stay safe.

How to Beat the Heat Amid Blistering Temperatures

3. Pediatric COVID Vaccination Clinics: The public schools and the health department are vaccinating children ages 6 months to 5 years old this weekend. Appointments are required.

Children under the age of 5 can receive a pediatric #COVID19 vaccination at select @MCPS school based sites this week. Sign up for an appointment: https://t.co/cwotHYykED pic.twitter.com/6aaNO3BwLS

— MCPS-TV (@MCPSTV) July 19, 2022

4. Farm Tour and Harvest Sale: The Montgomery County Farm Tour and Harvest Sale will be taking place July 23-24, with over 19 farms across the county participating to host events for residents. The tour aims to help promote farms in the area and enrich community members in the diverse agricultural industry right here at home. Learn about the farms in our Farm Tours Series.

Part One includes Butler’s Orchard, Doc Waters Cidery, Red Wiggler Community Farm and Do No Harm Farm.

The Button Farm Living History Center, Homestead Farm, King Barn Dairy MOOseum and Windridge Vineyard are featured in Part Two of the Farm Tours Series.

Part Three includes Camp Olympia, Lone Oak Farm Brewing, Tusculum Farm and Waredaca Brewing Company.