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Public Meeting on New Clarksburg Library Scheduled for Oct. 6

Montgomery County Department of General Services will host a public meeting on the new Clarksburg Library on Oct. 6 at Rocky Hill Middle School.

Elrich· Sep 19, 2026· 1 link
From: County Executive Marc Elrich — “Montgomery Update: Resignation of MCPD Police Chief, Laying Out a Zero Waste Fut…”
Sep 19
Education

Montgomery College Launches MC Live Arts Performing Arts Series

Montgomery College's new MC Live Arts series opens with performances by Blind Boys of Alabama, Charo, Ruben Studdard, and others.

Elrich· Sep 19, 2026· 1 link
From: County Executive Marc Elrich — “Montgomery Update: Resignation of MCPD Police Chief, Laying Out a Zero Waste Fut…”
Sep 19
Education

Maryland Forest Service Opens Smokey Bear Poster Contest for Seventh Graders

Maryland seventh graders are invited to submit fire-prevention artwork for the Smokey Bear Poster Contest; entries due Nov. 2.

Elrich· Sep 19, 2026· 1 link
From: County Executive Marc Elrich — “Montgomery Update: Resignation of MCPD Police Chief, Laying Out a Zero Waste Fut…”
Sep 19
Education

MCPS FARMS Applications Open for 2026-27 School Year

MCPS families must submit a new Free and Reduced-Price Meals application each school year via MySchoolApps.

CFW· Sep 18, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Meet the New CFW Interns!”
Sep 18
Education

Child Care Fall Conference Registration Closes Sept. 20

MCCCSS 2026 Fall Conference on art in early childhood education is Oct. 10 in Silver Spring; registration deadline is Sept. 20.

MCCCSS· Sep 18, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “🚨 Last Chance to Register! Registration Closes Sunday”
Sep 18
Education

Library Board Applications Due September 21; Upcounty Seats Needed

Montgomery County Library Board applications close Sept. 21; upcounty representation especially sought with Clarksburg branch in pipeline.

Jawando· Sep 16, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Will Jawando — “Thank you.”
Sep 16
Education

Clarksburg Library Project Gets Public Meeting at Rocky Hill

DGS and MCPL host a public meeting on the Clarksburg Library project Oct. 6, 6:30–8PM at Rocky Hill Middle School.

Balcombe· Sep 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, September 16, 2026”
Sep 16
Education

FIC Free Early Childhood Program Holds Weekly Orientations

Montgomery County's Family Involvement Center offers free virtual orientations in English and Spanish for children birth–5 via Zoom in September 2026.

MCFIC· Sep 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Orientación: ¡Únete a nosotros ahora!/ Orientation- Join us Now!”
Sep 15
Education

Montgomery College Releases Annual Report 2026

Montgomery College's 2026 Annual Report highlights student success stories and the college's commitment to access, completion, and post-completion outcomes.

MCTV· Sep 14, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “PEG Bytes Newsletter #288; September 14, 2026”
Sep 14
Education

Montgomery College Automotive Technology Program Featured on MCTV

MC President Dr. Jermaine F. Williams visits Rockville Campus to spotlight the college's Automotive Technology Program in a new Bow Tie Chats episode.

MCTV· Sep 14, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “PEG Bytes Newsletter #288; September 14, 2026”
Sep 14
Education

County Libraries Loan Thermal Cameras for Home Energy Checks

Montgomery County library branches offer thermal cameras for checkout to help residents detect insulation and heating issues at home.

MC Energy· Sep 14, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Energy — “😮 Did someone say pumpkin spice lattes lower your energy bills? 🎃”
Sep 14
Education

MCPS FARMS Applications Open for 2026-27 School Year

MCPS families must submit a new Free and Reduced-Price Meals application each school year via MySchoolApps.

CFW· Sep 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Remembering 9/11”
Sep 11
Education

County Libraries Offer Hispanic Heritage Month Programs, 75-Book List

MCPL branches host author talks, music, and family events through Oct. 15, plus a 75-book children's collection for Hispanic Heritage Month.

PIO· Sep 11, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Elrich Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month, …”
Sep 11
Education

Virtual ECE 0% Loan Info Session Scheduled October 8

Montgomery County holds a virtual information session on ECE 0% interest loans on October 8, 2026 at 1:30 p.m.

MCCCSS· Sep 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “Funding for Your Child Care Program — In-Person Session September 12”
Sep 11
Education

In-Person ECE Loan Info Session at Dennis Avenue Health Center

Free in-person session on ECE forgivable loan funding at Dennis Avenue Health Center in Wheaton, Sept. 12 at 9 a.m.

MCCCSS· Sep 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “Funding for Your Child Care Program — In-Person Session September 12”
Sep 11
Education

ECE 0% Interest Loans Up to $300K Open October 1

Center-based child care programs can apply for 0% interest loans up to $300,000 starting October 1, 2026.

MCCCSS· Sep 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “Funding for Your Child Care Program — In-Person Session September 12”
Sep 11
Education

OCP Podcast Covers Student Loan Protections, Wins NACo Award

OCP's 'Consumer Connection' podcast latest episode focuses on Maryland student loan borrower protections; office received 2026 NACo civic education award.

OCP· Sep 10, 2026· 5 links
From: Office of Consumer Protection — “Consumer Protection Update: September 2026”
Sep 10
Education

EquiCare Grant Applications Open for Infant, Toddler Care Programs

Montgomery County's EquiCare Grant accepts applications through Sept. 25 to expand infant and toddler child care access.

MCCCSS· Sep 10, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “Reminder EquiCare Grant Applications Are Still Open!”
Sep 10
Education

Free Spark Session on Child Care Business Finances Sept. 15

Montgomery County SRC hosts a free virtual session Sept. 15 to help child care providers review rates, tuition, payroll, and budgeting tools.

MCCCSS· Sep 9, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “MC SRC Free Spark Session: Know Your Numbers”
Sep 9
Education

FIC Free Early Childhood Program Holds Weekly Orientations

Montgomery County's Family Involvement Center offers free play-based sessions for children birth–5; virtual orientations run weekly through Sept. 22.

MCFIC· Sep 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Join us today!/ ¡Únete a nosotros hoy mismo!”
Sep 8
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