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Council Issues World Refugee Day Proclamation

The County Council issued a World Refugee Day proclamation on June 20, honoring refugees and asylum seekers worldwide.

Stewart· Jul 1, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up with Kate: Celebrating Juneteenth, Pride, refugees, and local busines…”
Jul 1
Health & Human Services

Extreme Heat Warning Issued for Holiday Weekend

Montgomery County warns residents to prepare for extreme temperatures during the July 4th holiday weekend.

Stewart· Jul 1, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up with Kate: Celebrating Juneteenth, Pride, refugees, and local busines…”
Jul 1
Health & Human Services

Free Zoom Better Breathers Club Meeting Set for July 28

Oasis hosts a free virtual Better Breathers Club session for people with COPD, asthma, and other chronic lung conditions on July 28.

DHHS· Jul 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Take Advantage of Resources, Both New and Established”
Jul 1
Health & Human Services

Oasis Bethesda Offers $5 Stop the Bleed Class July 15

Washington Metro Oasis hosts a $5 bleeding-control training class in Bethesda on July 15, teaching tourniquet and wound-packing skills.

DHHS· Jul 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Take Advantage of Resources, Both New and Established”
Jul 1
Health & Human Services

Free Medicare Seminars at Germantown, Burtonsville Libraries in July

Montgomery County SHIP hosts free, no-registration Medicare information sessions at two county libraries in July 2026.

DHHS· Jul 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Take Advantage of Resources, Both New and Established”
Jul 1
Health & Human Services

Maryland Launches Johns Hopkins Dementia Caregiver Checklist

A new online tool from Johns Hopkins and Maryland's 211 network helps dementia caregivers assess needs and find local support resources.

DHHS· Jul 1, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Take Advantage of Resources, Both New and Established”
Jul 1
Health & Human Services

Shepherd's Table Graduates Culinary Training Cohort

Shepherd's Table held an induction ceremony for residents completing its 12-week culinary skills training program focused on food and housing insecurity.

Sayles· Jun 30, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel: Serving Every Community, Every Day”
Jun 30
Health & Human Services

Mount Calvary Hosts 4th Annual Sickle Cell Community Forum

Mount Calvary Baptist Church held its 4th Annual Sickle Cell Community Forum, highlighting healthcare access and resources in Montgomery County.

Sayles· Jun 30, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel: Serving Every Community, Every Day”
Jun 30
Health & Human Services

EliteCare Surgical Specialists Opens New Rockville Location

EliteCare Surgical Specialists held a ribbon-cutting for a new state-of-the-art facility in Rockville, expanding specialized healthcare access.

Sayles· Jun 30, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel: Serving Every Community, Every Day”
Jun 30
Health & Human Services

2026 Older Adults Safety Forum Covers Elder Abuse, Fraud

The Montgomery County Elder & Vulnerable Adult Abuse Task Force hosted the 2026 Older Adults Safety Forum on fraud, scams, and elder abuse.

Sayles· Jun 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel: Serving Every Community, Every Day”
Jun 30
Health & Human Services

Office of Human Rights Handles Hate Crime, Discrimination Complaints

Montgomery County's Office of Human Rights investigates hate/violence incidents and discrimination complaints; victims may seek property compensation.

Evans· Jun 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Shebra Evans — “A Year on the Council”
Jun 30
Health & Human Services

Council Sits as Board of Health June 30

Montgomery County Council receives semi-annual public health update from Health Officer Dr. Kisha Davis at 9:30 a.m. June 30.

MCCouncil-LIO· Jun 29, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on June 30 to Receive Semi-Annual Update as the …”
Jun 29
Health & Human Services

Weekly Memory Café at Kensington Bethesda Runs July 8–Aug. 26

A free weekly art and music Memory Café runs Wednesdays, 11 AM–noon, at the Kensington Bethesda from July 8 through August 26, 2026.

DHHS· Jun 29, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “July Caregiver newsletter”
Jun 29
Health & Human Services

Free Color and Caregiving Seminar at Holiday Park July 28

A free in-person seminar on using color to support caregiving at home is scheduled July 28, 2026, at Holiday Park Senior Center in Silver Spring.

DHHS· Jun 29, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “July Caregiver newsletter”
Jun 29
Health & Human Services

Monthly Caregiver Connect Zoom for Veterans Set July 21

ServingTogether's virtual Caregiver Connect support meeting for military-connected caregivers meets July 21, 2026, from 7–8 PM.

DHHS· Jun 29, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “July Caregiver newsletter”
Jun 29
Health & Human Services

Alzheimer's Association July Webinar on New Dementia Diagnosis

The Alzheimer's Association National Capital Area hosts a free webinar July 23, 2026, for people newly diagnosed with MCI or dementia.

DHHS· Jun 29, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “July Caregiver newsletter”
Jun 29
Health & Human Services

Arc Montgomery County Respite Program Zoom Info Session July 13

A Zoom overview of The Arc Montgomery County's respite coordination program for unpaid caregivers is set for July 13, 2026, 7–8 PM.

DHHS· Jun 29, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “July Caregiver newsletter”
Jun 29
Health & Human Services

Free Dementia Friends Information Sessions Available August

Montgomery County's Dementia Friendly America volunteers are offering free 45–60 minute dementia awareness sessions in August 2026.

DHHS· Jun 29, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “July Caregiver newsletter”
Jun 29
Health & Human Services

Montgomery County Launches Trualta Caregiver Online Resource

Montgomery County is offering caregivers access to Trualta, a new online support platform, at Care4MC.Trualta.com.

DHHS· Jun 29, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “July Caregiver newsletter”
Jun 29
Health & Human Services

TESS Center Seeks Student Volunteers for Summer

The TESS Community Action Center in Takoma-East Silver Spring is recruiting bilingual student volunteers this summer; SSL hours available.

DHHS· Jun 26, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Community Action e-newsletter: June 2026”
Jun 26
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