It’s Friday, May 31, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here.
1. Ride On Food Drive: The county’s 31st Annual “Give and Ride Food Drive,” benefiting Manna Food, ends Saturday, June 1. The drive, organized by the county’s transportation department, requests donations of non-perishable food items on any county Ride On bus or at designated drop-off sites. Bus riders who donate will have their fare waived.
2. Weekend Plans: Discover exciting entertainment options close to home for this weekend in our Roundup.
May 31-June 2 Weekend Roundup of Things To Do in Montgomery County
3. Metro Red Line Shutdown: The planned shutdown of the Red Line from Fort Totten to Glenmont starts Saturday, June 1 through Aug. 31. Metro and regional transportation departments offer riders various travel options during the closures.
4. Pride Month: June commemorates the impact of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals on history. According to a recent survey of LGBTQIA+ residents in Montgomery County, most respondents feel safe and welcome in the community, but 40 percent have experienced some form of discrimination in the past year. Businesses can request window decals to display their support for the LGBTQIA+ community. Here are some events happening throughout June to celebrate Pride Month.
Local Pride Month Events: How to Celebrate and Show Your Support
5. Historic Marker Unveiled: There is a new historical marker in Wheaton telling the untold story of Elsie and Romeo Horad, a Black couple who fought against segregation in Montgomery County in the 1940s.
And One More Thing: The Taste of Wheaton festival will be held on Sunday, June 2, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Marian Fryer Town Plaza.
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