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Health & Human Services

Commission on Veterans Affairs Marks July 4 / America 250

Montgomery County's Commission on Veterans Affairs highlights Independence Day and America's 250th anniversary with links to local events and veteran resources.

DHHS· Jul 1, 2026· 3 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Commission on Veerans Affairs Celebrates July 4/ America 250”
Jul 1
Transportation

Ride On Flex Rockville, Glenmont/Wheaton Zones Discontinued July 1

MCDOT ends on-demand Ride On Flex service in Rockville and Glenmont/Wheaton zones; Sandy Spring/White Oak Zone 918 continues.

MCDOT· Jul 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Ride On Flex On-Demand Transit Service Update: Rockville and Glenmont/Wheaton Zo…”
Jul 1
Meetings & Hearings

Elrich Weekly Briefing Features Raskin, Heat and SCOTUS

County Executive Elrich hosts media briefing July 2 with Rep. Raskin; topics include July 4th heat impacts, Supreme Court decisions, and minimum wage.

PIO· Jul 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
Jul 1
Health & Human Services

July Is BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month

July marks Bebe Moore Campbell National BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month, with resources available via Mental Health America.

Stewart· Jul 1, 2026· 2 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up with Kate: Celebrating Juneteenth, Pride, refugees, and local busines…”
Jul 1
Education

MCPS Summer Meals Program Serves 12,000 Kids Daily at 120 Sites

MCPS's free Summer Meals Program serves children 18 and under at 120 locations countywide, including six District 4 sites.

Stewart· Jul 1, 2026· 2 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up with Kate: Celebrating Juneteenth, Pride, refugees, and local busines…”
Jul 1
Local Economy

Kefa Café Celebrates 30 Years in Downtown Silver Spring

Kefa Café marks its 30th anniversary at its original location at 963 Bonifant Street in Silver Spring.

Stewart· Jul 1, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up with Kate: Celebrating Juneteenth, Pride, refugees, and local busines…”
Jul 1
Environment

Old Farm Creek Stream Restoration Project Completed

The Old Farm Creek stream restoration project behind Luxmanor Elementary School has been completed after community advocacy.

Stewart· Jul 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up with Kate: Celebrating Juneteenth, Pride, refugees, and local busines…”
Jul 1
Local Economy

Emma's Torch Opens Culinary Training Center in Silver Spring

Emma's Torch opened a new café and flagship culinary training center for refugees in Downtown Silver Spring.

Stewart· Jul 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up with Kate: Celebrating Juneteenth, Pride, refugees, and local busines…”
Jul 1
Health & Human Services

Council Issues World Refugee Day Proclamation

The County Council issued a World Refugee Day proclamation on June 20, honoring refugees and asylum seekers worldwide.

Stewart· Jul 1, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up with Kate: Celebrating Juneteenth, Pride, refugees, and local busines…”
Jul 1
Health & Human Services

Extreme Heat Warning Issued for Holiday Weekend

Montgomery County warns residents to prepare for extreme temperatures during the July 4th holiday weekend.

Stewart· Jul 1, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up with Kate: Celebrating Juneteenth, Pride, refugees, and local busines…”
Jul 1
Parks & Recreation

July 4th Fireworks Celebrations in Kensington, Germantown

Montgomery County hosts holiday events July 3 in Kensington and July 4 in Germantown, both including fireworks.

Stewart· Jul 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up with Kate: Celebrating Juneteenth, Pride, refugees, and local busines…”
Jul 1
Elections

Stewart Re-Elected to Second Term on County Council

Councilmember Kate Stewart won re-election in the recent primary and will return for a second term representing District 4.

Stewart· Jul 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up with Kate: Celebrating Juneteenth, Pride, refugees, and local busines…”
Jul 1
Parks & Recreation

Active Aging Week Oct. 5–11; Event Submissions Due Aug. 5

Montgomery County seeks 55+ event submissions for Active Aging Week, October 5–11, 2026; deadline to submit is August 5.

DHHS· Jul 1, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Take Advantage of Resources, Both New and Established”
Jul 1
Health & Human Services

Free Zoom Better Breathers Club Meeting Set for July 28

Oasis hosts a free virtual Better Breathers Club session for people with COPD, asthma, and other chronic lung conditions on July 28.

DHHS· Jul 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Take Advantage of Resources, Both New and Established”
Jul 1
Health & Human Services

Oasis Bethesda Offers $5 Stop the Bleed Class July 15

Washington Metro Oasis hosts a $5 bleeding-control training class in Bethesda on July 15, teaching tourniquet and wound-packing skills.

DHHS· Jul 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Take Advantage of Resources, Both New and Established”
Jul 1
Parks & Recreation

Over the Rainbow Senior Prom Comes to Silver Spring July 11

Free LGBTQ+ senior prom with food, dancing, and raffles at Margaret Schweinhaut Senior Center in Silver Spring on July 11.

DHHS· Jul 1, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Take Advantage of Resources, Both New and Established”
Jul 1
Health & Human Services

Free Medicare Seminars at Germantown, Burtonsville Libraries in July

Montgomery County SHIP hosts free, no-registration Medicare information sessions at two county libraries in July 2026.

DHHS· Jul 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Take Advantage of Resources, Both New and Established”
Jul 1
Health & Human Services

Maryland Launches Johns Hopkins Dementia Caregiver Checklist

A new online tool from Johns Hopkins and Maryland's 211 network helps dementia caregivers assess needs and find local support resources.

DHHS· Jul 1, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Take Advantage of Resources, Both New and Established”
Jul 1
Finance

County Property Tax Mailing Addresses Change July 1

Montgomery County switches from PNC Bank to JPMorgan Chase Bank, updating PO Box addresses for real and personal property tax payments.

Montgomery County MD· Jul 1, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County MD Property Tax Payment Mailing Address Update”
Jul 1
Other

ABS Alcohol Beverage Services July 2026 Sale Promotion

Montgomery County ABS runs a store-wide sale promotion July 1–30, 2026, while supplies last.

ABS· Jul 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “What's in Store - ABS (Alcohol Beverage Services)”
Jul 1
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