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Virtual 50+ Employment Expo Scheduled for January 20

Free virtual job expo for adults 50+ on Jan. 20, 10 a.m.–3 p.m., featuring age-friendly employers and job search workshops.

DHHS· Jan 5, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Partnerships Expand the Impact of County Programs: Get Involved!”
Jan 5
Local Economy

JCA Career Gateway Offers Job Training for 50+ Workers in January

Five-day virtual job search training for adults 50+ runs Jan. 12–22 via Zoom for $99; next session starts March 2.

DHHS· Jan 5, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Partnerships Expand the Impact of County Programs: Get Involved!”
Jan 5
Other

Oasis Estate Planning Check-Up Class Set for Jan. 28

Free class on three essential estate planning documents at Oasis in Bethesda and online, January 28, 1–2:15 p.m.

DHHS· Jan 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Partnerships Expand the Impact of County Programs: Get Involved!”
Jan 5
Public Safety

Oasis Hosts Emergency Preparedness 101 Session Jan. 22

Free in-person and virtual emergency preparedness class at Oasis in Bethesda on January 22, 10:30–11:30 a.m.

DHHS· Jan 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Partnerships Expand the Impact of County Programs: Get Involved!”
Jan 5
Health & Human Services

Oasis Caregiver Support Group Begins January 7 in Bethesda

Bi-weekly online caregiver support group runs Jan. 7–Apr. 15, Wednesdays 11 a.m.–noon, facilitated by compassionate professionals.

DHHS· Jan 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Partnerships Expand the Impact of County Programs: Get Involved!”
Jan 5
Health & Human Services

SHIP Hosts Free Medicare Seminars at Two County Libraries

Free Medicare enrollment seminars at Kensington Park Library on Jan. 6 and Gaithersburg Library on Jan. 22, no registration required.

DHHS· Jan 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Partnerships Expand the Impact of County Programs: Get Involved!”
Jan 5
Health & Human Services

Free Dementia Friendly Information Sessions Available County-Wide

Certified volunteer speakers offer free 45–60 minute dementia awareness sessions to groups throughout Montgomery County.

DHHS· Jan 5, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Partnerships Expand the Impact of County Programs: Get Involved!”
Jan 5
Health & Human Services

ADS Offers Tabling at Community Expos, Events

Montgomery County Aging and Disability Services can staff a resource table at community expos or social events upon request.

DHHS· Jan 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Partnerships Expand the Impact of County Programs: Get Involved!”
Jan 5
Health & Human Services

Maryland Health Connection Open Enrollment Closes January 15

Maryland's health insurance marketplace open enrollment ends Jan. 15, 2026; in-person and virtual assistance available.

MCFIC· Jan 4, 2026· 4 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: FS Learning Link / Enlace de Aprendizaje”
Jan 4
Education

Basics Insight Coordinator Visits Three FIC Sites in January

Basics Coordinator Angelica Desoto leads play activities at Gaithersburg, Silver Spring, and Rockville FICs Jan. 6–8.

MCFIC· Jan 4, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: FS Learning Link / Enlace de Aprendizaje”
Jan 4
Health & Human Services

Family Involvement Center Opens January Session for Ages 0-5

FIC offers free play-based learning sessions Monday–Thursday, Jan. 5–29, 2026; all sites closed Jan. 19.

MCFIC· Jan 4, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: FS Learning Link / Enlace de Aprendizaje”
Jan 4
Transportation

36 Ride On Routes Get Schedule, Bay Changes Jan. 11

MCDOT adjusts timetables on 31 routes and bus bay assignments on 6 routes starting Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026.

MCDOT· Jan 4, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Ride On Bus Service Changes on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, to Improve Efficiency”
Jan 4
Transportation

Silver Spring Metro North Entrance Partially Closing Jan. 12–16

The north entrance to the Silver Spring Metro station platform faces a partial closure Jan. 12–16 due to Purple Line construction.

MCDOT· Jan 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Purple Line Construction Update”
Jan 3
Transportation

Silver Spring Metro Station to Close Jan. 17–19 for Purple Line Work

The Silver Spring Red Line station will close for 3 days in mid-January due to Purple Line construction; shuttles and Ride On buses available.

MCDOT· Jan 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Purple Line Construction Update”
Jan 3
Health & Human Services

FIC Program Session Sign-Ups Open Jan. 2 for January

Montgomery County Family Involvement Center opens registration for Jan. 5–29 sessions on Friday, Jan. 2 at 3 p.m.

MCFIC· Jan 2, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Sign up on Today!/ Inscríbete el Hoy!”
Jan 2
Environment

County Installs Third Mesonet Weather Station in Colesville

Montgomery County's third Maryland Mesonet weather station is installed at the National Capital Trolley Museum site in Colesville, in partnership with UMD.

PIO· Jan 2, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County to Release Fiscal Year 2025 Climate Action Plan Annual Report …”
Jan 2
Environment

County Releases FY25 Climate Action Plan Annual Report

County Executive Elrich and Council President Fani-González will release the FY25 Climate Action Plan Annual Report on Jan. 6 in Colesville.

PIO· Jan 2, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County to Release Fiscal Year 2025 Climate Action Plan Annual Report …”
Jan 2
Transportation

WMATA Replacing Bus Shelters at Shady Grove East Station

Bus shelter replacement work at Shady Grove East begins Jan. 5, with temporary stop closures across two phases through Feb. 6.

MCDOT· Jan 2, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “UPDATE: Bus Shelter Replacement Work at Shady Grove East ”
Jan 2
Education

Child Care Support Services Opens Professional Development Registration

Montgomery County Child Care Support Services has opened registration for CCSS professional development opportunities for early childhood providers.

DHHS· Jan 2, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “CCSS Professional Development Available for Registration”
Jan 2
Housing & Real Estate

Council Passes Three More Housing N.O.W. Bills on July 22

On July 22, the Council passed ZTA 25-03, Bill 2-25, and ZTA 25-02 to accelerate office-to-housing conversions and expand workforce housing.

Sayles· Jan 1, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel - Farewell 2025: 12 Reasons to Celebrate”
Jan 1
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