It’s Wednesday, March 15 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County.
1. Last Day to Donate a Prom Dress: Today is the last day to donate to “Praisner’s Project Prom Dress” giveaway. Montgomery County Recreation is collecting gently used/new dresses, suits and accessories that students will be able to choose from during an event in one month on Saturday, April 15. Items can be donated at Marilyn Praisner Community Recreation Center at 14906 Old Columbia Pike in Burtonsville.
👗👔 Thank you to everyone who has donated to the Project Prom Dress collection at Praisner Community Recreation Center! Collection ends this Wednesday, March 15, with the giveaway on Saturday, April 15.
Learn more ➡️ https://t.co/ezE941Wdzw. #MoCoRec pic.twitter.com/tiJH8WfCrc
— Montgomery County Recreation (@MoCoRec) March 13, 2023
2. Greater Seneca Transit Network: At 6 p.m., the Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will hold an online community meeting about the Great Seneca Transit Network, which is a new Ride On extra bus service around the Shady Grove Medical Center, Rio and adjacent areas, according to MCDOT. Registration is required.
3. Food Resources: See food giveaway events today in Montgomery County.
4. Nutrition Month: March is National Nutrition Month. Montgomery County’s Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) offers tips for eating right on a budget.
With a little extra planning, you can eat nutritiously while sticking to your budget. See below for tips. #NutritionMonth #HealthyEating #Nutrition pic.twitter.com/gYPASFjWBh
— Montgomery County DHHS (@MoCoDHHS) March 13, 2023
5. ICYMI: Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) will participate in “Hatchlings: Ready to Hatch,” a statewide program aimed to help expectant and new parents be their child’s first teachers.
MCPL to Host ‘Hatchlings: Ready to Hatch’ Program for Expectant Parents
And one more thing: MyMCM presented ‘Fighting Fentanyl: A Call to Action’ followed by a live virtual question and answer period with Laura Mitchell from Montgomery Goes Purple and Chief Spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue, Pete Piringer. If you missed the presentation, please watch below:
And as a reminder to our loyal readers…Find the latest coronavirus news updates in Montgomery County here.
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