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Silver Spring Timebank Hosts Singles Awareness Day Event Feb. 15

Silver Spring Timebank hosts a free 'Singles Awareness Day' event on Feb. 15 featuring community members sharing stories of solo purpose.

DHHS· Feb 3, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Volunteers and Community Groups Educate and Serve with Love”
Feb 3
Parks & Recreation

Montgomery County Recreation 2026 Summer Camp Registration Now Open

Montgomery County Recreation opened summer camp registration January 20; camps cover sports, arts, music, STEM, and more.

MCFIC· Feb 1, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: FS Learning Link Feb '26/ ENLACE DE APRENDIZAJE DE APOYO FAMILIAR”
Feb 1
Parks & Recreation

Smithsonian 'See Me' Free Virtual Art Program Feb. 18

Free Zoom program on Feb. 18 features National Museum of Asian Art's 'Korean Treasures' exhibition with art-making activity.

DHHS· Jan 30, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “February Caregiver newsletter”
Jan 30
Parks & Recreation

Nonprofit Montgomery Tools to Thrive Expo Set for March 2

Nonprofit Montgomery's second annual Tools to Thrive Expo offers workshops, an exhibit fair, and a luncheon on March 2, 2026.

OGM· Jan 28, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Three Grant Programs Open, Four More Coming! - January 28, 2026 MCG Grant Opport…”
Jan 28
Parks & Recreation

County Recreation, Senior Programs Canceled Tuesday; Centers Open at 9 a.m.

Recreation programs, senior transportation, and nutrition programs canceled Jan. 27; rec and senior centers open at 9 a.m.

Jawando· Jan 27, 2026· 1 source
From: Councilmember Will Jawando — “Winter Storm Update”
Jan 27
Parks & Recreation

Free Community STEM Day at Rockville Science Center Jan. 31

The Rockville Science Center hosts a free drop-in family STEM event on Jan. 31, 1:30–4:30 p.m., with regional exhibitors.

CFW· Jan 23, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Last Call: WLB Early Bird Pricing Ends Today!”
Jan 23
Parks & Recreation

WLB Early Bird Ticket Deadline: $45 Through Today

Early bird tickets for the 2026 Women's Legislative Briefing are $45 today only; student tickets are $10.

CFW· Jan 23, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Last Call: WLB Early Bird Pricing Ends Today!”
Jan 23
Parks & Recreation

Olney Barrel Aged Beer Fest Returns January 31

The Olney Barrel Aged Beer Fest, hosted by the Olney Civic Fund, returns January 31 with local craft brews and fundraising for area nonprofits; tickets on sale now.

Luedtke· Jan 21, 2026· 1 source
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Making Real Progress on Climate”
Jan 21
Parks & Recreation

Recreation Hosts Water Safety Poster Contest for K–12 Students

Montgomery County Recreation invites K–12 students to submit original water safety posters by March 15 for prizes including pool passes and aquatic center admissions.

Luedtke· Jan 21, 2026· 1 source
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Making Real Progress on Climate”
Jan 21
Parks & Recreation

County's 31st Annual MLK Celebration at Strathmore, Jan. 18

Montgomery County's free 31st annual MLK Holiday Observance and Birthday Celebration is set for 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, at Strathmore in North Bethesda.

Montgomery County, MD· Jan 16, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day”
Jan 16
Parks & Recreation

Montgomery Recreation, Parks Summer Camp Registration Opens Jan. 20

Montgomery Recreation and Montgomery Parks open summer camp registration Jan. 20, with financial assistance available for eligible families.

Council· Jan 15, 2026· 2 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Free tax assistance for income-eligible households in Montgomery County will be …”
Jan 15
Parks & Recreation

Summer Camp Registration Opens January 20 for County Families

Montgomery County recreation summer camp registration opens January 20, 2026, with financial assistance available for eligible families.

DHHS· Jan 15, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “MCITP/FSN Newsletter: January 2026 Vol. II”
Jan 15
Parks & Recreation

Free RecFit Passes Available at Montgomery County Recreation Centers

Montgomery County residents can obtain free fitness passes granting access to equipped fitness rooms, drop-in gym activities, and game rooms at recreation centers.

Glass· Jan 15, 2026· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “The Glass Gazette: January 15, 2026”
Jan 15
Parks & Recreation

'Seeds of Hope' Mural Unveiled at Westfield Wheaton Mall

A new community mural titled 'Seeds of Hope' by artist Liliane Blom and 50 collaborators has been unveiled at Westfield Wheaton Mall in Wheaton.

Glass· Jan 15, 2026· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “The Glass Gazette: January 15, 2026”
Jan 15
Parks & Recreation

County Aquatic Centers Open on MLK Day

Montgomery County aquatic centers will remain open on Monday, Jan. 19, while recreation and senior centers are closed.

PIO· Jan 14, 2026· 0 sources
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “***CORRECTION*** Montgomery County Holiday Schedule for Martin Luther King Jr.’s…”
Jan 14
Parks & Recreation

County's 31st MLK Celebration: Free Concert Jan. 19 at Strathmore

Montgomery County's annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Observance features free performances at Strathmore in North Bethesda on Jan. 19.

PIO· Jan 14, 2026· 1 source
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Every Kind of People: Montgomery County Celebrates 31 Years of Unity in Honor of…”
Jan 14
Parks & Recreation

MLK Day of Service, Volunteer Fair Jan. 19 in Silver Spring

Montgomery County Volunteer Center and Delta Sigma Theta host a Day of Service and Volunteer Fair at Silver Spring Civic Building on Jan. 19.

Stewart· Jan 14, 2026· 1 source
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up With Kate: New Year Edition”
Jan 14
Parks & Recreation

Montgomery County Rec Summer Camp Registration Opens Jan. 20

Montgomery County Recreation summer camp registration opens at 6:30AM on Jan. 20 for county residents; non-residents may register Jan. 22.

Balcombe· Jan 14, 2026· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, January 14, 2026”
Jan 14
Parks & Recreation

BlackRock Center Hosts 'SAY IT LOUD' MLK Event Jan. 17

BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown holds annual MLK 'SAY IT LOUD' event on Saturday, Jan. 17 with movies, music, and art.

Balcombe· Jan 14, 2026· 1 source
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, January 14, 2026”
Jan 14
Parks & Recreation

MLK Day of Service Volunteer Fair in Silver Spring Jan. 19

Montgomery County Volunteer Center hosts MLK Day of Service and Volunteer Fair at Silver Spring Civic Building, Jan. 19, 9:30AM–12PM.

Balcombe· Jan 14, 2026· 1 source
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, January 14, 2026”
Jan 14
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