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EITC Awareness Day and Free Tax Help Kicks Off Jan. 30 at Shady Grove

Free EITC Awareness Day and VITA tax-help event set for Jan. 30, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. at Universities at Shady Grove.

Luedtke· Jan 7, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Kicking Off 2026...”
Jan 7
Education

MCPS Foundation Scholarships Open for Seniors, Deadline Jan. 20

MCPS Educational Foundation accepting one scholarship application for awards from $250 to $20,000; deadline is Jan. 20, 2026.

Luedtke· Jan 7, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Kicking Off 2026...”
Jan 7
Parks & Recreation

MLK Day of Service Volunteer Fair Set for Jan. 19 in Rockville

Montgomery County's 2026 MLK Day of Service & Volunteer Fair runs Jan. 19, 2–4 p.m. at Bethesda North Marriott in Rockville.

Luedtke· Jan 7, 2026· 2 links
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Kicking Off 2026...”
Jan 7
Finance

Olney Civic Fund Opens $10K Grant Applications, Due Jan. 31

The Olney Civic Fund is accepting applications for $10,000 in community project grants through January 31, 2026.

Luedtke· Jan 7, 2026· 2 links
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Kicking Off 2026...”
Jan 7
Education

Some Montgomery County Library Branches Cut Sunday Hours

Select MCPS regional library branches reduce Sunday hours to 10 a.m.–6 p.m. or close Sundays starting Jan. 11, 2026.

Luedtke· Jan 7, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Kicking Off 2026...”
Jan 7
Parks & Recreation

Black Baseball Heritage Project Holds Feb. 2 Wheaton Meeting

Montgomery Parks' Black Baseball & Softball Community Heritage Project holds a community meeting Feb. 2 in Wheaton.

Luedtke· Jan 7, 2026· 3 links
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Kicking Off 2026...”
Jan 7
Public Safety

County Enacts HERO Act for Public Safety Survivors Benefits

Expedited Bill 32-25 (HERO Act) signed into law, fixing survivors benefits delivery for fallen police and fire personnel.

Luedtke· Jan 7, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Kicking Off 2026...”
Jan 7
Environment

County Releases Fiscal Year Climate Action Plan Report

Montgomery County released its annual Climate Action Plan report for the last fiscal year, including an expanded Mesonet weather station program.

PIO· Jan 7, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 7, to Feature Del. Julie …”
Jan 7
Meetings & Hearings

County Executive Hosts Media Briefing Jan. 7 with Del. Palakovich Carr

Marc Elrich's weekly virtual media briefing on Jan. 7 features Del. Julie Palakovich Carr to preview the Maryland General Assembly session.

PIO· Jan 7, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 7, to Feature Del. Julie …”
Jan 7
Education

Free Winter 2026 Computer Classes Open for Applications

Montgomery County's Gilchrist Center offers free computer classes this winter, with limited spots available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Gilchrist Center· Jan 6, 2026· 1 link
From: Gilchrist Center - Montgomery County, MD — “Apply for Free Computer Classes now! Limited Space Available”
Jan 6
Environment

County Green Bank Adds 19.5 MW Clean Energy in FY2025

The Montgomery County Green Bank supported 19.5 megawatts of new clean energy, avoiding over 11,193 metric tons of CO₂e emissions.

PIO· Jan 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “El Condado de Montgomery destaca audaces acciones locales en el Informe Anual de…”
Jan 6
Public Safety

District 6 Police Station Gets County's First Microgrid

Montgomery County completed its first microgrid at a District 6 police station, ensuring power continuity during extended outages.

PIO· Jan 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “El Condado de Montgomery destaca audaces acciones locales en el Informe Anual de…”
Jan 6
Parks & Recreation

Valentine's Day Family Ice Skating Night Set for Feb. 6

A Valentine's Day Family Ice Skating Night is scheduled Feb. 6, 5:30–8:30 p.m. at White Oak Community Recreation Center.

MCRecreation· Jan 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Recreation — “Jump Into 2026 with Montgomery County Recreation”
Jan 6
Health & Human Services

Senior 55+ Health Fair at Mid-County Rec Center Jan. 21

A Senior 55+ Health Fair runs Jan. 21, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at Mid-County Community Recreation Center.

MCRecreation· Jan 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Recreation — “Jump Into 2026 with Montgomery County Recreation”
Jan 6
Parks & Recreation

New Year Seniors Gala Set for Jan. 15 at Praisner Center

Montgomery County Recreation hosts a New Year, New You Seniors Gala on Jan. 15, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. in Burtonsville.

MCRecreation· Jan 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Recreation — “Jump Into 2026 with Montgomery County Recreation”
Jan 6
Meetings & Hearings

Countywide Recreation and Parks Advisory Board Meets Jan. 12

The Countywide Recreation and Parks Advisory Board holds its monthly meeting Jan. 12, 6:30–8 p.m. in Wheaton.

MCRecreation· Jan 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Recreation — “Jump Into 2026 with Montgomery County Recreation”
Jan 6
Parks & Recreation

Fashion Boot Camp Season 10 Starts Jan. 23 at East County Rec Center

Middle and high school students can join the 10-week Fashion Boot Camp program, culminating in a March 27 finale performance.

MCRecreation· Jan 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Recreation — “Jump Into 2026 with Montgomery County Recreation”
Jan 6
Parks & Recreation

Free RecFit Pass Available at All County Recreation Centers

County residents can sign up in person for a free RecFit pass giving access to fitness rooms, open gym, and game rooms.

MCRecreation· Jan 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Recreation — “Jump Into 2026 with Montgomery County Recreation”
Jan 6
Health & Human Services

Rec Assist 2026 Applications Open for $400 Activity Scholarships

County residents receiving eligible public assistance can apply for a $400 Rec Assist scholarship for activities and memberships.

MCRecreation· Jan 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Recreation — “Jump Into 2026 with Montgomery County Recreation”
Jan 6
Parks & Recreation

Summer Camp Registration Opens Jan. 20 for County Residents

Montgomery County Recreation summer camp registration begins at 6:30 a.m. Jan. 20 online and in-person in Wheaton.

MCRecreation· Jan 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Recreation — “Jump Into 2026 with Montgomery County Recreation”
Jan 6
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