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Summer Soaker Family Bike Ride Set for July 13 in District 6

A 4-mile family bike ride through District 6 and a water battle are planned July 13 at North Four Corners Park, with police participation.

Fani-González· May 29, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Big news in North Bethesda, plus loads of events”
May 29
Parks & Recreation

District 6 Farmers Markets Open in Forest Glen, Aspen Hill

Pop-up farmers markets come to Forest Glen on June 15 and Aspen Hill on June 18, offering local produce and goods.

Fani-González· May 29, 2025· 2 sources
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Big news in North Bethesda, plus loads of events”
May 29
Parks & Recreation

Wheaton TGIF Summer Concert Series Starts June 13

Six free outdoor concerts run June 13–August 22 at Marian Fryer Town Plaza, featuring blues, jazz, reggae, Latin, and world music.

Fani-González· May 29, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Big news in North Bethesda, plus loads of events”
May 29
Parks & Recreation

Wheels in Wheaton Roller Skating Event May 31–June 1

Roller skating, skateboarding, food, and a beer garden come to Wheaton's Parking Lot 13 on May 31 and June 1.

Fani-González· May 29, 2025· 1 source
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Big news in North Bethesda, plus loads of events”
May 29
Parks & Recreation

Taste of Wheaton Festival Returns Sunday, June 1

Taste of Wheaton features local ethnic restaurants, live entertainment, artisan vendors, and kids' activities at Marian Fryer Town Plaza.

Fani-González· May 29, 2025· 1 source
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Big news in North Bethesda, plus loads of events”
May 29
Local Economy

UMD Health Computing Institute Planned Near North Bethesda Metro

A major life-sciences mixed-use project near North Bethesda Metro will house UMD's Institute for Health Computing, backed by $40M county funding.

Fani-González· May 29, 2025· 3 sources
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Big news in North Bethesda, plus loads of events”
May 29
Parks & Recreation

Gaithersburg 'Flags for Our Heroes' Opening Ceremony May 24

The Gaithersburg Flags for Our Heroes Memorial Day opening ceremony takes place Saturday, May 24 at 11AM at Bohrer Park.

Balcombe· May 21, 2025· 1 source
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A (Budget) Message from Marilyn: Thursday, May 22, 2025”
May 21
Meetings & Hearings

Saturday 'Breakfast with Balcombe' Set for May 31 in Germantown

Councilmember Balcombe hosts the first Saturday morning community coffee at BlackRock Center for the Arts on May 31, 10:30AM–noon.

Balcombe· May 21, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A (Budget) Message from Marilyn: Thursday, May 22, 2025”
May 21
Education

Clarksburg Library Project Kept on Track in FY25-30 CIP

The amended FY25-30 Capital Improvements Program retains funding to keep the Clarksburg Library project on schedule.

Balcombe· May 21, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A (Budget) Message from Marilyn: Thursday, May 22, 2025”
May 21
Transportation

FY26 Budget Includes Funding to Reopen White's Ferry

Montgomery County's adopted FY26 budget allocates funds toward a proposed solution to reopen White's Ferry.

Balcombe· May 21, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A (Budget) Message from Marilyn: Thursday, May 22, 2025”
May 21
Public Safety

FY26 Budget Funds Drone First Responder Program in Germantown

The adopted FY26 budget brings a Drone as First Responder public-safety program to Germantown.

Balcombe· May 21, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A (Budget) Message from Marilyn: Thursday, May 22, 2025”
May 21
Parks & Recreation

Excel Beyond the Bell Expands to Waters Landing Elementary

The FY26 budget funds expansion of the Dept. of Recreation's Excel Beyond the Bell afterschool program to Waters Landing Elementary School.

Balcombe· May 21, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A (Budget) Message from Marilyn: Thursday, May 22, 2025”
May 21
Finance

County Council Adopts $7.6B FY26 Operating Budget

Montgomery County Council finalized the $7.6B FY26 Operating Budget and $6B amended FY25-30 Capital Improvements Program on May 22.

Balcombe· May 21, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A (Budget) Message from Marilyn: Thursday, May 22, 2025”
May 21
Parks & Recreation

Montgomery Parks Offers $30K Public Art Grant; May 30 Deadline

Local artists can apply for a $30,000 outdoor public art commission from Montgomery Parks by May 30.

Fani-González· May 15, 2025· 1 source
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “We have a budget”
May 15
Parks & Recreation

Wheaton Streetery Block Party Scheduled May 17

Wheaton Streetery Block Party takes place May 17 at 11am at Elkin St. and Price Ave.

Fani-González· May 15, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “We have a budget”
May 15
Parks & Recreation

Creative Wheaton Launch Celebration Set for May 16

Creative Wheaton launches May 16 at 4pm at Elkin St. and Price Ave. in Wheaton.

Fani-González· May 15, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “We have a budget”
May 15
Transportation

Forest Glen Pedestrian Passageway Delayed Two Years to FY30

The Forest Glen Passageway project was pushed back two years in the FY26 budget; construction now starts in FY30.

Fani-González· May 15, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “We have a budget”
May 15
Parks & Recreation

Bauer Drive Rec Center to Get $400K Renovation in FY26

FY26 capital budget includes $400K for the first phase of upgrades at Bauer Drive Community Recreation Center.

Fani-González· May 15, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “We have a budget”
May 15
Local Economy

$700K Allocated to Support Federal Workers in Job Transition

FY26 budget gives Worksource Montgomery $700K to provide employment services tailored to displaced federal workers.

Fani-González· May 15, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “We have a budget”
May 15
Parks & Recreation

Council Restores $5.5M Cut to Wheaton Regional Park, Parks Budget

Council reversed a $2M cut to Wheaton Regional Park and a $3.5M cut to Park and Planning's operating budget.

Fani-González· May 15, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “We have a budget”
May 15
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