It’s Monday, Jan. 15, and today is Martin Luther King Jr Day. It looks like a cold day with a chance of snow, as we honor the Civil Rights leader. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County.
1. Schools Closed: Montgomery County Public Schools and offices are closed today in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.
2. Fighting Childhood Hunger: Manna Food and the city of Gaithersburg host a Childhood Hunger Advocacy Roundtable of county leaders and parents. The roundtable takes place today at the Robertson Park Youth Center in Gaithersburg.
3. MLK Day of Service 2024: Each year, the Montgomery County Volunteer Center and organizations host service projects. While many are full, there are still opportunities to give back to the community through a service project. Click here for more information and to register for MLK Day of Service.
4. Tribute to Dr. King: Montgomery County’s annual celebration takes place at the Music Center at Strathmore today beginning at 4 p.m. The tribute will be televised on County Cable Montgomery (Xfinity/RCN 6 HD 996/1056 | Fios 30). MCM will broadcast the tribute on cable channels 21 and HD 995. Watch the tribute streamed live on the MCM YouTube channel below:
5. County and City Holiday Closures: The county and municipalities observe the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday today. Many offices and programs are closed today.
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