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Education

PEP Offers Free Online Winter Parenting Program for MCPS Families

PEP's free online winter program for MCPS parents and caregivers begins the first week of February 2026, focusing on children's learning and mental health.

LHI· Jan 8, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “LHI Community Connections - January 8th”
Jan 8
Health & Human Services

County Launches 'Proud' Initiative to Expand Behavioral Health Workforce

Montgomery County's new 'Proud' program funds paid Peer Recovery Specialist work experiences and seeks employer host sites.

LHI· Jan 8, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “LHI Community Connections - January 8th”
Jan 8
Environment

Montgomery County Bag Law Updated: Fee Rises, Plastic Bags Banned

Montgomery County's amended Bring Your Own Bag Law raises the bag fee to 10 cents and bans plastic carryout bags at most businesses.

LHI· Jan 8, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “LHI Community Connections - January 8th”
Jan 8
Health & Human Services

LHI Recruiting Families for Spanish Asthma Management Classes

LHI is enrolling participants in Spanish-language asthma management classes starting the week of Feb. 2, offered Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday.

LHI· Jan 8, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “LHI Community Connections - January 8th”
Jan 8
Health & Human Services

EveryMind Offers Free Mental Health First Aid Training in January

EveryMind hosts free 8-hour Adult and Youth Mental Health First Aid sessions in Montgomery County on Jan. 22 and Jan. 29.

LHI· Jan 8, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “LHI Community Connections - January 8th”
Jan 8
Health & Human Services

Spanish-Language 988 Mental Health Videos Now Available

Short Spanish-language videos explain emotional support, warning signs, and who can call the 988 Lifeline, available 24/7.

LHI· Jan 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “LHI Community Connections - January 8th”
Jan 8
Meetings & Hearings

Public Hearing Planned on DHHS Emergency Funding Resolution

A public hearing will be scheduled for residents and stakeholders to comment on the proposed $1M DHHS special appropriation.

Sayles· Jan 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “Councilmember At-Large Laurie-Anne Sayles Announces $1 Million Emergency Funding…”
Jan 8
Finance

Sayles Proposes $1M Emergency Appropriation for Health Services

Councilmember Sayles proposes $1M special appropriation to FY2026 budget to stabilize DHHS services disrupted by federal funding cuts.

Sayles· Jan 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “Councilmember At-Large Laurie-Anne Sayles Announces $1 Million Emergency Funding…”
Jan 8
Transportation

WMATA Replacing Bus Shelters at Shady Grove East Station

Bus shelter replacement work at Shady Grove East Metrorail Station in Rockville runs Jan. 5–Feb. 6 in two phases.

MCDOT· Jan 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Has Begun Bus Shelter Replacement…”
Jan 8
Education

Maryland Pre-K Expansion Grant Release Set for Jan. 21

The Maryland State Pre-K Expansion Grant is projected to be released Jan. 21, 2026, with technical assistance sessions planned for applicants.

DHHS· Jan 7, 2026· 3 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “MESSAGE FROM OUR PARTNER AT MSDE”
Jan 7
Meetings & Hearings

Council Hearing on Clarksburg Gateway Sector Plan Jan. 21

Montgomery County Council holds public hearing on the 969-acre Clarksburg Gateway Sector Plan at Rocky Hill Middle School on Jan. 21 at 7 p.m.

MCCouncil· Jan 7, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearing on the Clarksburg Gateway Secto…”
Jan 7
Parks & Recreation

Summer Camp Registration Opens Jan. 20 for Montgomery Parks and Recreation

Montgomery Parks and Recreation summer camp registration opens Jan. 20 at 6:30 a.m. for county residents; non-residents Jan. 22.

Luedtke· Jan 7, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Kicking Off 2026...”
Jan 7
Health & Human Services

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
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