Today is Monday, Oct. 26, and it’s the first day for early voting in Maryland! Here are five things to know in Montgomery County:
1. Early Voting: Early voting begins today and ends Nov. 2. You can vote in-person between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. To check wait times at your closest voting centers, text EV and your zip code to 77788.
Getting the Silver Spring Civic Building ready for in person voting.
EARLY VOTING: OCT 26-NOV 2 (7AM-8PM). For the closest Early Voting ctrs & wait times, text EV + Zip code to 77788 (Example: EV 20879). #MakeAVotePlanMoCo #MoCoSecuringYourVote2020#YourHealthYourVoiceYourVote pic.twitter.com/4Nim1pVXld
— MontgomeryMDVotes (@777Vote) October 22, 2020
2. COVID-19 Testing Schedule: Montgomery County is holding five free testing clinics today. More information is available here.
🆕 @MoCoDHHS has released its COVID-19 testing schedule for next week.
👀 the news release ➡ https://t.co/TWvMkjOihn.
Check out the testing schedule ➡ https://t.co/Q8z7dWfTGk. pic.twitter.com/KBOERsYpJA— Montgomery County MD (@MontgomeryCoMD) October 23, 2020
3. Mental Health Awareness Week: It’s Mental Health Awareness Week, and Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will hold a resource fair and Q&A session on Oct. 31. Submit questions in advance!
Mental Health Awareness Week, which starts Monday, Oct. 26, will end with a resource fair and Q&A session on Oct. 31. Do you have a question for our mental health experts? You can submit them anonymously and in advance: https://t.co/CegdyqEroG #BeWell365 pic.twitter.com/ULOij9nEjY
— MCPS (@MCPS) October 23, 2020
4. City of Gaithersburg Meeting: The Gaithersburg mayor and city council will have a work session at 7:30 p.m. to discuss the city’s public art program. You can watch live on YouTube and cable.
Free Monday night?
Why not join us for the next virtual Mayor & City Council Work Session?! The fun kicks off at 7:30pm.
đź“‹ Agenda https://t.co/JWxHtpmr3d
đź’» Watch/listen/speak: https://t.co/BRg4dLtsOH pic.twitter.com/3WeUCpau1P— City of Gaithersburg (@GburgMD) October 23, 2020
5. Senior Planet Montgomery: Senior Planet Montgomery continues to offer free Zoom classes to senior residents. Today’s classes include “Introduction to Hosting on Zoom” and “Ride Sharing Apps.”
And as a reminder to our loyal readers…Find the latest coronavirus news updates in Montgomery County here.
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