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Virtual Dementia Friends Talk at White Oak Library March 5

White Oak Library hosts a virtual Dementia Friends Talk on March 5, 2026, from 4–5pm via Zoom.

DHHS· Feb 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “March2 Caregiver newsletter”
Feb 27
Health & Human Services

Dementia Caregiver Mental Health Talk on Zoom March 9

JCA hosts a free Zoom talk on mental health in later life for dementia caregivers on March 9, 2026, 7–8pm.

DHHS· Feb 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “March2 Caregiver newsletter”
Feb 27
Health & Human Services

JCA Young Onset Dementia Support Group Meets March 1 in Rockville

JCA hosts an in-person Young Onset Dementia Social Engagement Program and Caregiver Support Group on March 1, 1–3pm in Rockville.

DHHS· Feb 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “March2 Caregiver newsletter”
Feb 27
Health & Human Services

Alzheimer's Association 'Building Brain Health Habits' Talk March 20 in Chevy Chase

Free in-person Alzheimer's Association presentation on brain health habits at Friendship Heights Community Center on March 20, 2:30–3:30pm.

DHHS· Feb 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “March2 Caregiver newsletter”
Feb 27
Health & Human Services

Alzheimer's Association Hosts Spanish-Language Dementia Webinar March 2

Alzheimer's Association offers a free Spanish-language webinar on Alzheimer's and dementia on March 2, 2026, 7–8pm EST.

DHHS· Feb 27, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “March2 Caregiver newsletter”
Feb 27
Parks & Recreation

Free Smithsonian Virtual Tour on Zoom March 18 for Seniors

The Smithsonian's 'See Me' program offers a free virtual tour of the National Museum of American History on March 18 at 2pm.

DHHS· Feb 27, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “March2 Caregiver newsletter”
Feb 27
Public Safety

MCFRS Offers Free Home Safety Checks and File of Life Program

Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service offers free home safety checks and a 'File of Life' emergency information document for seniors.

DHHS· Feb 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “March2 Caregiver newsletter”
Feb 27
Health & Human Services

Free Caregiver Color Talk at Holiday Park Senior Center March 26

Ruth Kershner, LCSW-C, presents a free talk on using color to support mood, safety, and memory for caregivers on March 26.

DHHS· Feb 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “March2 Caregiver newsletter”
Feb 27
Health & Human Services

Seniors Spring Connection Event Held March 23 in Silver Spring

African American Health Program hosts a free senior social event at Silver Spring Civic Building on March 23, 2026, 9am–3pm.

DHHS· Feb 27, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “March2 Caregiver newsletter”
Feb 27
Health & Human Services

DHHS Partners with Trualta for Free Caregiver Education

Montgomery County DHHS is launching Care4MC.Trualta.com, a free online caregiver education and support platform for county residents.

DHHS· Feb 27, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “March2 Caregiver newsletter”
Feb 27
Local Economy

Montgomery County Minimum Wage Rises July 1, 2026

Large employer rate hits $18.00/hr; mid-size $16.50/hr; small employer $15.95/hr, all tied to 2% regional CPI increase.

Montgomery County PIO· Feb 27, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Minimum Wage to Increase on July 1 for Large, Mid-Size, and Sm…”
Feb 27
Environment

Four Food Scraps Recycling Drop-Off Sites Open at Farmers Markets

Montgomery County DEP has established four food scraps recycling drop-off sites at farmers markets, accepting produce scraps, dairy, meat, and more.

OFSR· Feb 27, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Office of Food Systems Resilience Quarterly Newsletter: February 2026”
Feb 27
Transportation

MCDOT Launches TravelSmart Commuter Services Expansion

Montgomery County's TravelSmart initiative expands Commuter Services beyond work trips to include schools, errands, and community activities.

MCDOT· Feb 27, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Office of Food Systems Resilience Quarterly Newsletter: February 2026”
Feb 27
Finance

FY26 Food as Medicine Grant Applications Now Open

OFSR is accepting FY26 Food as Medicine Grant applications from healthcare organizations connecting children with food insecurity to nutritious food and education.

OFSR· Feb 27, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Office of Food Systems Resilience Quarterly Newsletter: February 2026”
Feb 27
Health & Human Services

Sayles Visits Adventist Healthcare Food as Medicine Program

Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles visited the Adventist Healthcare Food as Medicine site on Feb. 17, a program that has served over 600 children.

Sayles· Feb 27, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Office of Food Systems Resilience Quarterly Newsletter: February 2026”
Feb 27
Health & Human Services

East County Cold Storage Facility Opens in Silver Spring

A new shared cold storage facility in Silver Spring, funded in part by OFSR, expands refrigeration and freezer capacity for East County food providers.

OFSR· Feb 27, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Office of Food Systems Resilience Quarterly Newsletter: February 2026”
Feb 27
Environment

OFSR Earns Gold in County Climate Ready Office Challenge

OFSR received the highest score among 10 recognized teams in the Montgomery County DEP Climate Ready Office Challenge, earning Gold status.

OFSR· Feb 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Office of Food Systems Resilience Quarterly Newsletter: February 2026”
Feb 27
Finance

FY26 Food Aggregation Grant Stage Two Opens in March

OFSR's multi-year Food Aggregation Grant Program Stage Two opens on an invitation-only basis in early March 2026 after Stage One closed Feb. 20.

OFSR· Feb 27, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Office of Food Systems Resilience Quarterly Newsletter: February 2026”
Feb 27
Health & Human Services

County Deploys $3.5M to Boost Food Assistance Network

OFSR is activating $3.5M in special appropriation funds across 53+ nonprofits, Capital Area Food Bank, Manna Food Center, and SNAP outreach programs.

OFSR· Feb 27, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Office of Food Systems Resilience Quarterly Newsletter: February 2026”
Feb 27
Local Economy

Procurement Online Open House Scheduled for March 18

Montgomery County Procurement holds a virtual general session open house via Zoom on March 18, 2026, from 10:00–11:00 a.m.

Procurement· Feb 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Feb 27
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