It’s Thursday, March 3 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County.
1. Montgomery County Council: Committee meetings today, starting at 9:30 a.m.
Click here to see the full agenda.
All Committee meetings are televised live on County Cable Montgomery, streaming live at http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/council/ondemand/index.html Videos are archived and available on-demand 24 hours after the meeting concludes.
2. Montgomery County Lynching Memorial Project: A Double Take on Lynching: Two Compelling Voices. Poet Marcia Cole and historian Susan Strasser will share perspectives on racial terror lynchings, using images and written words during this event today at 7:00 p.m.
On Thursday, (March 3) join poet Marcia Cole and historian Susan Strasser as they give two powerful perspectives on racial terror lynchings, using images and written words. Details ➡️ https://t.co/yW7VuDW3gI. pic.twitter.com/MBKQUSocJD
— Montgomery County MD (@MontgomeryCoMD) February 28, 2022
More information here.
3. Montgomery College: Africa Unplugged is part of the World Arts Festival & Performing Arts Series sponsored by the MC Arts Institute and the Visual & Performing Arts Departments of Rockville and Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campuses.
Free event today, registration is required, click here for more information.
AFRICA UNPLUGGED uses traditional instruments from West Africa to create a contemporary sound creating funky, soulful, blues, dance music.
Thurs., March 3
Workshop: 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Concert: 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Registration is required for these FREE events: https://t.co/pB4bum5uCQ pic.twitter.com/hEKDmA8K7N— Montgomery College (@montgomerycoll) March 2, 2022
4. Covid-19 Memorial Week: A candlelight vigil will be held today at 7 p.m. in Wheaton.
Throughout the month of March we are recognizing two years of #COVID19 response efforts. This week is memorial week and we remember those lost. #MoCoRemembers. A candlelight vigil will be held on Thursday at 7 p.m. in Wheaton.
More info ➡️ https://t.co/0cdb2URbYd pic.twitter.com/wVUgNb0sdg
— Montgomery County DHHS (@MoCoDHHS) March 2, 2022
Wheaton to Host Candlelight Vigil Honoring Lives Lost to COVID-19
5. Food Distribution: Drive-thru food distribution every Thursday from 11:00am – 1:00pm. at 14500 Layhill Rd., Silver Spring, MD 20906.
Case Manager available to assist the public with: Social services; Government assistance; SNAP/Food stamp; Mental health; COVID-19 testing and vaccination; Community clinic; Emergency rental and utilities assistance; Immigration information; Foreclosure prevention; Health insurance.
For appointment or walk-in contact Alejandra at 202-642-5316 or alejandra.merchan@cc-dc.org
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