Today is Tuesday, Jan. 12, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County:
1. COVID-19 Testing: Free COVID-19 testing is available throughout the county at nine testing sites today. The schedule of clinics may be found here.
2. Virtual Employment Expo: If you are over 50-years-old and looking for employment, a virtual Employment Expo is being held today from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Click here for more details.
💻 Looking for a job? A virtual Employment Expo is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. tomorrow (Jan. 12) for job seekers aged 50 plus. Details: https://t.co/GyznQE21ig. pic.twitter.com/9jHsqQA29A
— Montgomery County MD (@MontgomeryCoMD) January 11, 2021
3. State COVID-19 Relief Funds: On Monday, Governor Larry Hogan introduced the RELIEF Act of 2021, an emergency legislative package that will provide more than $1 billion in direct stimulus and tax relief for Maryland working families, small businesses, and those who have lost their jobs as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. This will include direct stimulus payments for low-to-moderate-income Marylanders, with benefits of up to $750 for families and $450 for individuals. Click here for more details.
Today I introduced the RELIEF Act of 2021, an emergency package that will provide more than $1 billion in direct stimulus and tax relief for struggling Marylanders and small businesses.
Details: https://t.co/xb0G8szyX5 pic.twitter.com/ZAYLHhuQSs
— Governor Larry Hogan (@GovLarryHogan) January 11, 2021
4. Food Distribution Event: The UpCounty Consolidation Hub and Nourish Now are hosting a drive-thru food giveaway today at Germantown Elementary School from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Boxed groceries will be available while supplies last. Click here for a list of food distribution events happening throughout the county this week.
5. Winter Sports Registration: A friendly reminder from Montgomery Parks that ice skating, hockey, and tennis classes are open for registration.
A 🎾⛸ registration update from @MontgomeryParks: ⬇ https://t.co/WxzMhG4NwL
— Montgomery County MD (@MontgomeryCoMD) January 11, 2021
One more thing: The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Week of Service event is approaching, and it will be virtual this year; here’s what you need to know.
What you need to know about this year's Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Week of Service event: https://t.co/Y4VJKafqjc. pic.twitter.com/Uxq36zgYcA
— Montgomery County MD (@MontgomeryCoMD) January 11, 2021
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