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Health & Human Services

County Food Systems Office Posts Updated Distribution Calendar

The Office of Food Systems Resilience has published a calendar of upcoming free food distribution events across Montgomery County.

Stewart· Jan 14, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up With Kate: New Year Edition”
Jan 14
Health & Human Services

Free 8-Week Family Resiliency Program for Parents Starts February

PEP's free online Family Resiliency Program for parents of children ages 5–18 begins the first week of February in English, Spanish, or Amharic.

Stewart· Jan 14, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up With Kate: New Year Edition”
Jan 14
Health & Human Services

NAMI Montgomery County Offers Free Year-Round Mental Health Support Groups

NAMI MC provides free peer-led support groups for individuals with mental health conditions and their families, including specialty groups.

Stewart· Jan 14, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up With Kate: New Year Edition”
Jan 14
Health & Human Services

EITC Awareness Day and VITA Kick-Off Set for Jan. 30

Montgomery County's EITC Awareness Day and free tax-filing VITA Kick-Off event is January 30 at Universities at Shady Grove, with a resource fair 11 AM–1 PM.

Stewart· Jan 14, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up With Kate: New Year Edition”
Jan 14
Transportation

D18 and SHA Hold Town Hall on University Blvd Safety

SHA and District 18 legislators held a road safety meeting on University Blvd in Kensington/Wheaton following two pedestrian fatalities this fall.

Stewart· Jan 14, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up With Kate: New Year Edition”
Jan 14
Public Safety

County Deploys Smoke Safety Hoods, First in U.S.

Montgomery County announced use of smoke safety hoods, funded by the Diaz family in memory of Melanie Diaz, killed in the Arrive Fire.

Stewart· Jan 14, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up With Kate: New Year Edition”
Jan 14
Environment

Montgomery County Bring Your Own Bag Law Now in Effect

Montgomery County's BYOB Law, banning single-use plastic bags at retail stores, took effect January 1, 2026.

Stewart· Jan 14, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up With Kate: New Year Edition”
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 link
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up With Kate: New Year Edition”
Jan 14
Health & Human Services

Free 8-Week Family Resiliency Program Offered by PEP

Parent Encouragement Program offers a free 8-week online resiliency program for parents of children ages 5–18 in English, Spanish, or Amharic.

Balcombe· Jan 14, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, January 14, 2026”
Jan 14
Health & Human Services

WSSC Water Inspecting Pipes in 20841 Zip Code for Lead

WSSC Water will visit homes in the 20841 zip code to verify pipe material as part of a free EPA lead-removal initiative.

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

Electrify MC Offers Home Fossil Fuel Transition Incentives

Electrify MC has funds available to help residents replace fossil fuel systems at home, combinable with state and federal rebates.

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

Taxicab Services Commission Seeks Applicants on Rolling Basis

Montgomery County's Taxicab Services Commission has open board positions with applications accepted until filled.

Balcombe· Jan 14, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, January 14, 2026”
Jan 14
Housing & Real Estate

Commission on Landlord-Tenant Affairs Seeks Applicants by Jan. 16

Montgomery County's Commission on Landlord-Tenant Affairs is accepting applications with a deadline of January 16, 2026.

Balcombe· Jan 14, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, January 14, 2026”
Jan 14
Meetings & Hearings

TE Committee Briefed on WMATA Red Line Shutdown Mitigation Feb. 2

The Transportation and Environment Committee meets Feb. 2 for a briefing on WMATA Red Line shutdown mitigation measures.

Balcombe· Jan 14, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, January 14, 2026”
Jan 14
Meetings & Hearings

ECON Committee to Review Quarterly Economic Indicators Jan. 26

The County Council's Economic Development Committee meets Jan. 26 for a briefing on quarterly economic indicators.

Balcombe· Jan 14, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, January 14, 2026”
Jan 14
Education

Junior Achievement Finance Park Opens Agricultural Storefront

A new agricultural storefront opened at the Junior Achievement Finance Park at Thomas Edison High School for Technology in Montgomery County.

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

Free MLK Birthday Celebration at Strathmore Jan. 18

Montgomery County hosts a free MLK celebration at the Music Center at Strathmore on Sunday, Jan. 18 at 4PM; tickets required.

Balcombe· Jan 14, 2026· 2 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, January 14, 2026”
Jan 14
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