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24th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Gaithersburg Saturday

Rio and the City of Gaithersburg host the free 24th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 14, with dancers, bagpipes, and a Shamrock Stroll.

Commission for Women· Mar 13, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “🎶 R-E-S-P-E-C-T… Find Out What It Means at RespectFest!”
Mar 13
Parks & Recreation

Prom Couture Closet Collects Formalwear Donations Through March 21

Montgomery County Recreation accepts formalwear donations through March 21 for its 5th Annual Prom Couture Closet giveaway on April 4 in Burtonsville.

Commission for Women· Mar 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “🎶 R-E-S-P-E-C-T… Find Out What It Means at RespectFest!”
Mar 13
Parks & Recreation

Girl Power Contest Open Through March 31

Montgomery County residents age 5+ can submit creative works about inspiring women through March 31 for the annual Girl Power Contest.

Commission for Women· Mar 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “🎶 R-E-S-P-E-C-T… Find Out What It Means at RespectFest!”
Mar 13
Parks & Recreation

PHP Committee Reviews $165.7M Recreation CIP, Turf Replacement

The PHP Committee reviews 12 projects in a $165.7M recreation CIP, including a new natural grass field at North Potomac Community Center.

MCCouncil· Mar 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on March 16, 2026”
Mar 13
Parks & Recreation

$21.7M Recreation Center Planned for Poolesville Area

A joint PHP-HHS Committee reviews a $21.7M CIP proposal to design and build a new recreation center at Dr. Dillingham Park in Poolesville.

MCCouncil· Mar 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on March 16, 2026”
Mar 13
Parks & Recreation

CCAN Action Fund Holds Rally at Veterans Plaza, Silver Spring

The Chesapeake Climate Action Network Action Fund organized a rally at Veterans Plaza in downtown Silver Spring on March 13, 2026.

Jawando· Mar 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Will Jawando — “Councilmember Will Jawando’s Statement at the CCAN Action Fund Rally”
Mar 13
Parks & Recreation

Healthy Home Fair Offers Free Energy and Efficiency Resources March 21

A free Healthy Home Fair covering energy conservation, efficiency, and renewables takes place March 21 at Catholic University, noon–5 PM.

DEP· Mar 13, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Energy — “⏰ How is a clock like a frog in March? 🐸”
Mar 13
Parks & Recreation

Sayles Hosts 4th Annual Women's History Month Celebration in Germantown

Free event on March 27 at BlackRock Center for the Arts features panels on sustainable business and environmental leadership.

Sayles· Mar 12, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “RSVP to Join Us!”
Mar 12
Parks & Recreation

Team Sayles Marches in 24th Annual Gaithersburg St. Patrick's Day Parade

Councilmember Sayles joins the 24th Annual Gaithersburg St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 14; lineup at 9 a.m. at Uncle Julio's.

Sayles· Mar 12, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “RSVP to Join Us!”
Mar 12
Parks & Recreation

Greenfest 2026 Scheduled for April 25 in Montgomery County

Montgomery County's Greenfest 2026 will be held April 25, 11 AM–4 PM, featuring environmental and sustainability activities.

DEP· Mar 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Commercial Energy News March 2026”
Mar 11
Parks & Recreation

First-Ever Taste of Burtonsville Event Scheduled for April 25

The inaugural Taste of Burtonsville food event is set for April 25 at Marilyn J. Praisner Community Recreation Center; restaurant and registration details forthcoming.

Mink· Mar 9, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Kristin Mink — “March Newsletter from Councilmember Mink”
Mar 9
Parks & Recreation

East County Youth Block Party Set for April 15

Free community block party for middle and high school students at East County Community Recreation Center on April 15 features basketball, futsal, and CPR training.

Mink· Mar 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kristin Mink — “March Newsletter from Councilmember Mink”
Mar 9
Parks & Recreation

St. Patrick's Day Outdoor Happy Hour at North Four Corners Park

Montgomery Parks hosts a free St. Patrick's Day outdoor event with live music, craft brews, and food trucks at North Four Corners Local Park on March 14.

Mink· Mar 9, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Kristin Mink — “March Newsletter from Councilmember Mink”
Mar 9
Parks & Recreation

Parks FY27-32 CIP: $280M Exec Recommendation Below M-NCPPC Request

PHP Committee reviews $280M+ County Executive CIP recommendation for Montgomery Parks, $12M below M-NCPPC's $292M request.

MCCouncil-LIO· Mar 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council and Committee Meetings on March 9, 2026”
Mar 6
Parks & Recreation

Gaithersburg 24th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade Set for March 14

Gaithersburg hosts its 24th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 14, 2026, starting at 10 a.m. at Rio Boulevard and Grand Corner Avenue.

Commission for Women· Mar 6, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “We Did It! Montgomery County Council Passes CEDAW Resolution”
Mar 6
Parks & Recreation

Volunteers Needed for GreenFest at BlackRock Center, April 25

Montgomery County's largest annual environmental festival, GreenFest, needs volunteers for setup, activities, and breakdown on April 25.

DEP· Mar 5, 2026· 0 links
From: My Green Montgomery — “The Environmental Rundown from the Montgomery County Department of Environmental…”
Mar 5
Parks & Recreation

GreenFest 2026 Comes to Germantown April 25

Montgomery County GreenFest returns April 25 at Blackrock Center for the Arts in Germantown, free and open to all residents.

DEP· Mar 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “RainScapes Classes for Residents this Spring, Summer Internships, GreenFest, and…”
Mar 5
Parks & Recreation

Weed Warrior Workday at Bullis Local Park March 28

Volunteers are invited to a Weed Warrior Workday at Bullis Local Park on March 28, 2026, from 10:00 a.m.–noon.

mc_climate· Mar 4, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: Spring Cleaning, Data Centers”
Mar 4
Parks & Recreation

MCPL's 10th Annual MoComCon Set for March 20-21 in Germantown

Free two-day comics and creativity festival returns to Germantown Library and BlackRock Center for the Arts, March 20–21, 2026.

MCPL· Mar 4, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Public Libraries to Host Its 10th Annual MoComCon, March 20-21”
Mar 4
Parks & Recreation

Montgomery County Recreation Opens Spring Class Registration

Registration is open for Montgomery County Recreation's spring classes and camps, including youth sports, arts, and adult fitness programs.

Luedtke· Mar 4, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Restoring Historic Johnson's Local Park”
Mar 4
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