Today is Thursday, April 9 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County.
1.Virtual Town Hall: The topic is “Faith Communities Responding to COVID-19”. This virtual town hall will take place from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Grants for faith communities, and safe volunteer opportunities are among the topics that will be discussed. Click here to join from your computer, tablet, or smartphone. Click here for more information on other ways to join in.
2. Business Webinar: County Council Vice President Tom Hucker will host a webinar for businesses with Commerce Secretary Kelly Shultz at 3:00 p.m. The agenda for the webinar will include an overview of programs available from the federal, state, and county governments directed at providing relief and support for businesses during the COIVD-19 pandemic. Click here to RSVP.
3. Ride On Route 5 Back in Service: Montgomery County Department of Transportation has put Route 5 back into service for essential travel. This route runs between Rockville and Silver Spring. Buses run every 50 minutes.
Do you need @RideOnMCT’s Route 5 in order to get to work or access food? Route 5 has been added to the Essential Service plan & runs every 50 minutes. (No service to Victory Forest) Please limit travel to essential trips. Check Essential Service details: https://t.co/I9WDngCUUB pic.twitter.com/eHpYtueCm9
— Ride On Bus (@RideOnMCT) April 8, 2020
4. Virtual Library Experience: Here’s a list of virtual events that are being offered thanks to Montgomery County Public Libraries.
Interactive Virtual Storytime? Check. These programs are an excellent way for your little reader to grow their reading skills even from home and interact with their favorite librarian. Checkout some of our other virtual storytime events. https://t.co/8SZdtcofeT pic.twitter.com/miFWLLMnZ3
— Montgomery County Public Libraries (MD) (@MCPL_Libraries) March 26, 2020
5. Virtual Reality Wellness Program: Here’s a way for you to stay fit and healthy during this time. LearnItLive wellness program is being offered through MCPL. Click here for more details on how to start.
Looking for a way to stay healthy at this or any time? Check out our LearnItLive wellness program through our RBDigital services and see quick tip videos and virtual reality wellness programs that’ll give you plenty of ways to stay fit and healthy. https://t.co/99Zl4WefIn pic.twitter.com/qU2KO7IYVP
— Montgomery County Public Libraries (MD) (@MCPL_Libraries) April 2, 2020
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