It’s Friday, Aug. 7, and here are five things worth knowing today in Montgomery County.
1. Free COVID Testing: There are three free COVID-19 testing site options available in Germantown and Wheaton today. Appointments are recommended to reduce wait times, but walk-ups are allowed. Click here for more options.
2. Lap Swimming Reservations: Lane reservations for lap swimming are now available at public pools throughout the county. Click here for more details and see the list of options.
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3. Victim Assistance Resources: Montgomery County’s Victim Assistance and Sexual Assault Program offers a guide on how to access sexual-assault services and counseling during the COVID-19 health crisis. Click here for more details.
Montgomery County’s Victim Assistance and Sexual Assault Program, part of @MoCoDHHS, and the Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault have produced a guide on how to access sexual assault services and counseling during the COVID-19 pandemic. Details: https://t.co/c4HE6dr8Uy. pic.twitter.com/0RRxycynFv
— Montgomery County MD (@MontgomeryCoMD) August 6, 2020
4. Election Workers Needed: Montgomery County Board of Elections officials say there’s a need for poll workers during the 2020 General Election in November. Click here for more details.
POLL WORKERS NEEDED!
* Earn up to $310 or 25 SSL hrs per day
* PT/FT positions available
* PPE's providedREQUIREMENTS
* Be a US citizen
* At least 16 yrs of age
* Registered 2 vote
* Live in MD📲 To apply, text SERVE to 77788; or
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— MontgomeryMDVotes (@777Vote) August 6, 2020
5. Flying Squirrels: Maryland Flying Squirrels are active year-round, but they are rarely seen in the wild because they are nocturnal, according to Montogmery Parks officials. Here’s your chance to see them. There will be a viewing opportunity at the Brookside Nature Center in Wheaton from 8:45 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. today. Registration is required,click here for more details.
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