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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
Parks & Recreation

Summer Camp Fairs at Two Recreation Centers Jan. 10-11

Families can meet staff, learn about summer camps, and apply for financial aid at fairs in Germantown and Burtonsville.

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

ABS January 2026 Sales Promotion Runs All Month

Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services is running a sale promotion throughout January 2026, while supplies last.

ABS· Jan 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “What's in Store - ABS (Alcohol Beverage Services)”
Jan 6
Local Economy

County Seeks Vendor for Aquatic Apparel Online Marketplace

Montgomery County Recreation is soliciting local small businesses to operate an aquatic apparel and accessories online marketplace and fulfillment service.

Office of Procurement· Jan 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Aquatic Apparel and Accessories Online Marketplace and Fulfillment”
Jan 6
Environment

Green Bank Adds 19.5 MW Clean Energy, Avoids 11,000 Tons CO2

The Montgomery County Green Bank supported 19.5 megawatts of new clean energy, avoiding 11,193 metric tons of CO₂e in FY2025.

PIO· Jan 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “*CORRECTION* Montgomery County Highlights Bold Local Actions in Fiscal Year 2025…”
Jan 6
Public Safety

First Police Station Microgrid Completed at 6th District

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

PIO· Jan 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “*CORRECTION* Montgomery County Highlights Bold Local Actions in Fiscal Year 2025…”
Jan 6
Public Safety

Three Mesonet Weather Stations Installed in Layhill, Poolesville, Potomac

Montgomery County and UMD installed three automated Mesonet weather stations in 2025 to improve real-time extreme weather monitoring.

OEMHS· Jan 6, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Highlights Bold Local Actions in Fiscal Year 2025 Climate Acti…”
Jan 6
Finance

County Secures $58M+ in Climate Grants During FY2025

Montgomery County secured over $58 million in climate-related grants to fund sustainability and resilience efforts in FY2025.

PIO· Jan 6, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Highlights Bold Local Actions in Fiscal Year 2025 Climate Acti…”
Jan 6
Environment

Montgomery Trees Plants 5,000+ Trees in FY2025, Marks 10th Anniversary

Montgomery Trees celebrated 10 years and has planted more than 18,400 trees countywide; 5,000+ were added in FY2025.

PIO· Jan 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Highlights Bold Local Actions in Fiscal Year 2025 Climate Acti…”
Jan 6
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