Today is Wednesday, June 16, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County.
1. Weekly County COVID-19 Briefing: County Executive Marc Elrich, County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles and Emergency Management Director Dr. Earl Stoddard will hold their weekly media briefing at 12:30 p.m. You can watch live on MCM channels 21 and 995 (HD), County Cable Montgomery and on the county’s Facebook page and YouTube channel. This week, Chief Equity Officer Tiffany Ward will also join.
I will be providing #COVID19 updates at tomorrow’s weekly media briefing, and Chief Equity Officer Tiffany Ward will be joining us. Watch live at 12:30 p.m. @CountyCableMoCo. Details: https://t.co/FcTdVvbnkl.@MoCoDHHS @ReadyMontgomery pic.twitter.com/staQqKT6M3
— County Exec Marc Elrich (@MontCoExec) June 15, 2021
2. Vaccine Clinic for MCPS Students: From 12-7 p.m., the county will hold a free COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Paint Branch High School in Burtonsville for students ages 12 and older. Make an appointment here.
TOMORROW! @MoCoDHHS is hosting a #COVID19 vaccine clinic for ages 12+ from noon to 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 16, at Paint Branch High School in Burtonsville. #GoVaxMontgomery ➡ https://t.co/J6nXJ18PaG.@MCPS pic.twitter.com/8HyPRVZHFI
— Montgomery County MD (@MontgomeryCoMD) June 15, 2021
3. Drive-Thru Food Distribution: From 1-3 p.m., residents can go to South Lake Elementary School in Gaithersburg for a free drive-thru food distribution.
TOMORROW! An Upcounty food distribution event is scheduled from 1 to 3 p.m. at South Lake Elementary School in Gaithersburg. https://t.co/8bsvGm3jnb@NourishNow @BlackRockCenter @MoCoFoodCouncil @ReadyMontgomery pic.twitter.com/lIoRqf3ez2
— Montgomery County MD (@MontgomeryCoMD) June 15, 2021
4. Virtual Conversation About Opioid Crisis: From 6-7:30 p.m., residents are invited to an online conversation about the opioid crisis and harm reduction services in the county. The event is free and no registration is needed. Join on Teams Live or watch live on County Cable Montgomery and the county’s Facebook page.
Save the date! The opioid crisis and harm reduction services are the topic of this week's mental health and community wellness conversation. Join @MoCoDHHS online at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 16.
ℹ ➡ https://t.co/faVJr9Pusm. pic.twitter.com/vZOlNPP09v— Montgomery County MD (@MontgomeryCoMD) June 14, 2021
5. Senior Planet Montgomery: Senior Planet Montgomery continues to offer free Zoom classes to senior residents. Today’s classes include “eBay & PayPal” and “Smartphone Photography.”
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