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Parks & Recreation

Montgomery County Farm Bureau Holds Annual Summer Picnic in Gaithersburg

The Montgomery County Farm Bureau's annual summer picnic at Laytonsville Turf Farm celebrated scholarship recipients and local agricultural leaders.

Sayles· Jun 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel: Serving Every Community, Every Day”
Jun 30
Parks & Recreation

Historic Pleasant View Site Reopens with State and County Leaders

The historic Pleasant View site reopened in June 2026, with former County Executive Ike Leggett and Sen. Chris Van Hollen attending the ceremony.

Sayles· Jun 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel: Serving Every Community, Every Day”
Jun 30
Local Economy

Westat Opens New Headquarters in Bethesda

Research firm Westat celebrated the grand opening of its new headquarters in Bethesda with an open house attended by county officials.

Sayles· Jun 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel: Serving Every Community, Every Day”
Jun 30
Housing & Real Estate

Yoke Management Preserves 30 Affordable Units in Bethesda

Yoke Management Partners celebrated preserving 30 affordable housing units in Bethesda at a ceremony attended by Councilmember Sayles.

Sayles· Jun 30, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel: Serving Every Community, Every Day”
Jun 30
Health & Human Services

Shepherd's Table Graduates Culinary Training Cohort

Shepherd's Table held an induction ceremony for residents completing its 12-week culinary skills training program focused on food and housing insecurity.

Sayles· Jun 30, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel: Serving Every Community, Every Day”
Jun 30
Education

Ivymount Aspire Program Celebrates Class of 2025-2026 Graduates

The Ivymount Aspire School Program held its 2025-2026 graduation ceremony for high school students with individualized education plans.

Sayles· Jun 30, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel: Serving Every Community, Every Day”
Jun 30
Health & Human Services

Mount Calvary Hosts 4th Annual Sickle Cell Community Forum

Mount Calvary Baptist Church held its 4th Annual Sickle Cell Community Forum, highlighting healthcare access and resources in Montgomery County.

Sayles· Jun 30, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel: Serving Every Community, Every Day”
Jun 30
Health & Human Services

EliteCare Surgical Specialists Opens New Rockville Location

EliteCare Surgical Specialists held a ribbon-cutting for a new state-of-the-art facility in Rockville, expanding specialized healthcare access.

Sayles· Jun 30, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel: Serving Every Community, Every Day”
Jun 30
Public Safety

GGCC Honors 62 Public Safety Pros at 32nd Annual Breakfast

The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce recognized 62 first responders, including Medal of Valor recipients, at its annual awards breakfast.

Sayles· Jun 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel: Serving Every Community, Every Day”
Jun 30
Health & Human Services

2026 Older Adults Safety Forum Covers Elder Abuse, Fraud

The Montgomery County Elder & Vulnerable Adult Abuse Task Force hosted the 2026 Older Adults Safety Forum on fraud, scams, and elder abuse.

Sayles· Jun 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel: Serving Every Community, Every Day”
Jun 30
Public Safety

County Marks National Gun Violence Awareness Day with Proclamation

Sayles led a proclamation reading on National Gun Violence Awareness Day, joined by HHS and Public Safety committee members and advocates.

Sayles· Jun 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel: Serving Every Community, Every Day”
Jun 30
Elections

Sayles Wins Democratic Primary for Council At-Large

Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles secured the Democratic nomination for Montgomery County Council At-Large in the June 2026 primary.

Sayles· Jun 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel: Serving Every Community, Every Day”
Jun 30
Transportation

SoberRide Offers Free Lyft Codes July 4 Night

SoberRide and Lyft will offer up to 1,500 promo codes for $15 off a ride from 4 p.m. July 4 to 4 a.m. July 5.

MCDOT· Jun 30, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Issues Warning Against Impaired Driving Ahead of Independence …”
Jun 30
Public Safety

MCPD, MCDOT Ramp Up Impaired Driving Enforcement for July 4

Montgomery County police and transportation officials warn of increased DUI enforcement and urge safe-ride planning for the Independence Day weekend.

MCDOT· Jun 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Issues Warning Against Impaired Driving Ahead of Independence …”
Jun 30
Public Services

MCPS Outdoor School Facility Reservations Open July 13

Starting July 13, 2026 at 6:30 a.m., groups can request use of MCPS outdoor facilities for Aug. 16–Nov. 30.

CUPF· Jun 30, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Community Use of Public Facilities (CUPF) June Newsletter: Fourth of July Office…”
Jun 30
Public Services

CUPF Offers Full Refunds During Heat Warnings July 1–4

CUPF will honor cancellations and issue full refunds for facility use on any day a heat warning is in effect, July 1–4, 2026.

CUPF· Jun 30, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Community Use of Public Facilities (CUPF) June Newsletter: Fourth of July Office…”
Jun 30
Public Services

CUPF Offices Close July 3 for Independence Day

CUPF offices will be closed Friday, July 3, 2026, and reopen Monday, July 6, for normal business hours.

CUPF· Jun 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Community Use of Public Facilities (CUPF) June Newsletter: Fourth of July Office…”
Jun 30
Transportation

State Highway Administration Holds US29 Pedestrian Safety Town Hall

SHA town hall on pedestrian safety at US29/Colesville Rd in Four Corners and Burnt Mills, July 7 at 7 pm, in-person and on Zoom.

Mink· Jun 30, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Kristin Mink — “Two community meetings!”
Jun 30
Housing & Real Estate

Viva White Oak Developer Holds Pre-Submission Community Meeting Tonight

Developer presents first-phase site plans for retail town center and townhomes at White Oak Community Recreation Center, June 30 at 6:30 pm.

Mink· Jun 30, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Kristin Mink — “Two community meetings!”
Jun 30
Other

Elrich Welcomes Supreme Court Birthright Citizenship Ruling

County Executive Marc Elrich issued a statement praising the Supreme Court's reaffirmation of birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment.

Elrich· Jun 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Statement - Montgomery County, MD — “Statement from Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich on Supreme Court’s Birthr…”
Jun 30
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