It’s Friday, Sept. 4, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County:
1. COVID-19 Recovery: Maryland will move into the next phase of recovery Friday at 5 p.m., allowing all businesses to reopen, with restrictions. Montgomery County will not ease restrictions at this time, citing concerns with the COVID-19 public health metrics.
2. Bethesda Food Distribution: A group of nonprofits, businesses and churches are distributing food every Friday from now through October in Bethesda at the Bethesda Chevy-Chase Rescue Squad located at 5020 Battery Lane. The hours are from 1 to 3 p.m.
3. Glen Echo Art Galleries Reopen: The Popcorn, Stone Tower, and Park View Galleries reopen today with three new exhibits for September. The number of visitors at a time will be limited, face masks are required and purchases may only be made by credit or debit cards. Receptions will be held in each gallery today from 5 to 8 p.m.
4. Coronavirus Testing: Montgomery County’s free coronavirus testing clinic runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the PlumGar Community Recreation Center in Germantown and the CDC Mobile Testing Trailer will be at the Recreation Department Administrative Building in Silver Spring from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Click here for more details.
5. MCM Classes: Are you ready to produce great content with MCM? Then sign up for one of our upcoming virtual classes. On Sept. 10, we have an orientation where you can learn about what MCM’s Education Department has to offer. On Sept. 14, you can begin our 2-session long “Step into Virtual Podcasting” class. We would love to have you be a part of our MCM family.
And as a reminder to our loyal readers…Find the latest coronavirus news updates in Montgomery County here.
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