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Six Cooling Centers Open July 4 Holiday Weekend

County designates six community recreation centers and one library as cooling centers, open 11 a.m.–7 p.m. during heat emergency.

OEM· Jul 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Maryland PIO - Press Release for Spanish Update”
Jul 1
Health & Human Services

Family Involvement Center Offers Free Play-Based Program for Ages 0-5

FIC provides free early childhood play-based classes for children birth–5 of all abilities; orientation required before participating.

DHHS· Jul 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “MCITP/FSN Newsletter: July 2026 Vol. I”
Jul 1
Health & Human Services

Commission on Veterans Affairs Marks July 4 / America 250

Montgomery County's Commission on Veterans Affairs highlights Independence Day and America's 250th anniversary with links to local events and veteran resources.

DHHS· Jul 1, 2026· 3 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Commission on Veerans Affairs Celebrates July 4/ America 250”
Jul 1
Health & Human Services

July Is BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month

July marks Bebe Moore Campbell National BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month, with resources available via Mental Health America.

Stewart· Jul 1, 2026· 2 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up with Kate: Celebrating Juneteenth, Pride, refugees, and local busines…”
Jul 1
Health & Human Services

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
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