Today is Thursday, June 24, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County.
1. County COVID-19 Media Briefing: Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich will host his weekly virtual media briefing today at noon to provide COVID-19 updates. Watch it live here.
Thursday, at noon, @MontCoExec Marc Elrich will provide #COVID19 updates at his weekly media briefing. 📺 Watch it live @CountyCableMoCo ▶️ https://t.co/PpgxHiQWAB. @MoCoDHHS @ReadyMontgomery pic.twitter.com/IjWCVW7AN4
— Montgomery County MD (@MontgomeryCoMD) June 23, 2021
2. Racism and Homeownership Virtual Discussion: The Montgomery County Remembrance and Reconciliation Commission is hosting a virtual discussion on the impact of lynching and residual effects that impede access to property ownership. This event will take place today from 7:15 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. View more information on how to RSVP here.
#TOMORROW: The Montgomery County Remembrance and Reconciliation Commission is hosting a #virtualdiscussion on the impact of lynching and residual effects that impede access to property ownership. 🏠 Details: https://t.co/w6x3hdMX7N pic.twitter.com/70BwWqHYAj
— Montgomery County MD (@MontgomeryCoMD) June 23, 2021
3. COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics: Residents can now make first-dose appointments for the COVID-19 vaccine. You may walk into Montgomery County-run clinics without an appointment. Youth ages 12 to 15 no longer need to preregister for appointments. Parents/guardians can make appointments for them at clinics using the Pfizer vaccine. Click here for more information about local COVID-19 vaccine clinics that are available today.
#COVID19 vaccines are safe and effective. Get vaccinated today! There are vax clinics scheduled around the County today, including a clinic at Montgomery Village Middle School from noon to 7 p.m.#GoVaxMontgomery ➡ https://t.co/xYiwKOzAhb pic.twitter.com/JO0SaFzSiO
— Montgomery County MD (@MontgomeryCoMD) June 23, 2021
4. Rent Relief Program: Montgomery County is offering funding resources for residents that have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and are behind on rent. Click here for more information.
💻 Renters, there is a virtual information session scheduled from 7 to 8:30 p.m. tonight. For details: https://t.co/o5XEPxVKGT.@MCGMDDHCA pic.twitter.com/lfQMtMVXnY
— Montgomery County MD (@MontgomeryCoMD) June 23, 2021
5. Pride Month Virtual Event: The Stonewall Inn Riots sparked the beginning of the gay rights movement in America. A virtual event is available today for people to learn about the riots and how members of the LGBT+ community came together to protest exploitation and police harassment. The event will start at 1:30 p.m. Click here for more details.
Our next Pride Month event takes a look back at The Stonewall Inn Riots. Join this online program with @sageusa on Thursday, June 24th at 1:30pm EDT. We encourage anyone age 60+ to participate, no matter how you identify! RSVP & submit your questions here: https://t.co/a5cz8aRMW2 pic.twitter.com/S1AVgWvhzU
— Senior Planet (@seniorplanet) June 23, 2021
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