It’s Monday, Oct. 21. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check today’s weather forecast here.
1. Council President Briefing: Council President Andrew Friedson will hold his weekly media briefing at 11:30 a.m. He’ll discuss the Council’s expected straw votes on the 2024-2028 Growth and Infrastructure Policy. The policy sets standards for evaluating public infrastructure like schools, transportation, and water systems, and how new development may impact them. Watch the briefing live on the Council’s Facebook page here.
2. Community Conversation: County Executive Marc Elrich and partners will host a discussion on the Fiscal Year 2026 operating budget, focusing on older adults’ needs. It runs from 12:30-2 p.m. at Leisure World. Riderwood residents can watch on Riderwood TV, and satellite viewings are at Damascus Senior Center and Wheaton Community Recreation Center. View online here.
3. Municipal Monday: The Gaithersburg Mayor and Council meet at 7:30 p.m. for a regular session. Find the agenda and the agenda packet online. The Rockville Mayor and Council meet at 6:30 p.m. The agenda may be found online here.
4. Food Resources: Find today’s food giveaway events in the county.
5. ICYMI: MCM recently spoke with Olympian Thea LaFond, her family, and local officials at a special event in Rockville. LaFond, who won gold for Dominica in the Paris Olympics, shared her journey.
Watch MCM’s documentary as LaFond prepared for the Paris Olympics:
And One More Thing: Montgomery Parks is celebrating Birdability Week from Oct. 21-27 with vaious events. Most require registration. Learn more at Birdability.org. Here is a list of the events:
- October 21: Socials for 55+: Gourd Homes for Bird-Friendly Crafting, Agricultural History Farm Park
- October 22: Bird Walk screening, Brookside Gardens
- October 23: E-bird Tutorial, Locust Grove Nature Center
- October 24: Socials for 55+: The Art of Bird Carving, Veirs Mill Local Park
- October 24: Birds & Bats & Beavers Pontoon Boat Cruise, Black Hill Boats
- October 25: The Art of Birds, Locust Grove Nature Center
- October 26, Beginning Birding for Every Body, Brookside Nature Center
- October 27: Birdability Week Celebration!, Rays Meadow Local Park
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