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Health & Human Services

HHS Committee Reviews $576M DHHS and Food Systems FY27 Budgets

HHS Committee meets April 16 at 1:30 p.m. to review $576M DHHS budget and $13M Office of Food Systems Resilience budget for FY27.

MCCouncil· Apr 15, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on April 16, 2026”
Apr 15
Finance

Leases NDA Budget Up 33.7% for MCPS Bus Depot Relocation

County Executive recommends $22.8M FY27 Leases NDA, up $5.7M, largely due to MCPS bus depot move to Gude Drive and Old Dover Road.

MCCouncil· Apr 15, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on April 16, 2026”
Apr 15
Finance

GO Committee Reviews FY27 Budget for County Operations

GO Committee meets April 16 at 9:30 a.m. to review FY27 budgets for leases, intergovernmental relations, OMB, OIG, OLO, and County Council offices.

MCCouncil· Apr 15, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on April 16, 2026”
Apr 15
Local Economy

Greater Silver Spring Chamber Hosts Women's Leadership Breakfast April 23

The Greater Silver Spring Chamber of Commerce holds its inaugural Women's Leadership Exchange Breakfast on April 23, 2026, in Silver Spring.

Stewart· Apr 15, 2026· 1 source
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up with Kate: Eastern Silver Spring Communities Plan, pedestrian safety …”
Apr 15
Education

Imagination Stage Offers Free Mental Health Theatre Programs for Schools

Imagination Stage partners with Kaiser Permanente to offer free educational theatre programs on children's mental health for grades 2–10.

Stewart· Apr 15, 2026· 1 source
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up with Kate: Eastern Silver Spring Communities Plan, pedestrian safety …”
Apr 15
Finance

County Council Operating Budget Hearings Draw 200-Plus Residents

More than 200 residents testified over five County Council operating budget public hearings last week; committee review continues.

Stewart· Apr 15, 2026· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up with Kate: Eastern Silver Spring Communities Plan, pedestrian safety …”
Apr 15
Transportation

District 4 Traffic Calming, Pedestrian Safety Projects Underway

Several traffic calming and pedestrian safety projects are recently completed, under construction, or planned across Montgomery County District 4.

Stewart· Apr 15, 2026· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up with Kate: Eastern Silver Spring Communities Plan, pedestrian safety …”
Apr 15
Meetings & Hearings

Eastern Silver Spring Communities Plan Open House April 21

Montgomery Planning hosts a community open house April 21 at Long Branch Community Center to gather feedback on draft plan recommendations.

Stewart· Apr 15, 2026· 2 sources
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up with Kate: Eastern Silver Spring Communities Plan, pedestrian safety …”
Apr 15
Local Economy

Business Resilience Forum for Federal Contractors Set for April 30

Montgomery County and Leadership Montgomery host a one-day forum April 30 in Silver Spring to help businesses navigate federal contracting changes.

Luedtke· Apr 15, 2026· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Community First: From Soup to Supporting Our Farmers”
Apr 15
Parks & Recreation

DancElation Multicultural Dance Festival at Sandy Spring Museum April 18

Mayur Dance's third annual DancElation festival offers free performances in five cultural dance traditions at Sandy Spring Museum on April 18.

Luedtke· Apr 15, 2026· 1 source
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Community First: From Soup to Supporting Our Farmers”
Apr 15
Parks & Recreation

Monthly Olney Fun Run Launches at Olney Farmers Market

GOCA's Olney Fun Run, a relaxed self-paced 2-mile walk or run, takes place the first Sunday of each month at 11 a.m. at the Olney Farmers Market.

Luedtke· Apr 15, 2026· 1 source
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Community First: From Soup to Supporting Our Farmers”
Apr 15
Education

'Make a Circle' Documentary Screening at BlackRock April 16

Children's Opportunity Alliance and partners screen 'Make a Circle,' a documentary on early care and education, April 16 at BlackRock Center for the Arts.

Luedtke· Apr 15, 2026· 1 source
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Community First: From Soup to Supporting Our Farmers”
Apr 15
Health & Human Services

Arc Montgomery County Hosts Multicultural Senior Services Fair

The Arc Montgomery County is hosting a Multicultural Senior Services Fair connecting older adults and caregivers with community resources and programs.

Luedtke· Apr 15, 2026· 1 source
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Community First: From Soup to Supporting Our Farmers”
Apr 15
Public Safety

MCPD Hosts Free Sexual Violence Education Workshops in April, May

Montgomery County Police Department offers free workshops on body safety for children, with English session April 17 and Spanish session in May.

Luedtke· Apr 15, 2026· 1 source
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Community First: From Soup to Supporting Our Farmers”
Apr 15
Parks & Recreation

Gas & Steam Engine Show Returns to Farm Park April 25–26

The Agricultural History Farm Park in Derwood hosts a free Gas & Steam Engine Show April 25–26 with antique tractors, live music, and family activities.

Luedtke· Apr 15, 2026· 1 source
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Community First: From Soup to Supporting Our Farmers”
Apr 15
Health & Human Services

Free CPR and Naloxone Training Offered April 19 in Gaithersburg

Montgomery County offers free hands-on CPR and naloxone training on April 19 at the Public Safety Training Academy, open to ages 12 and up.

Luedtke· Apr 15, 2026· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Community First: From Soup to Supporting Our Farmers”
Apr 15
Parks & Recreation

Olney Days Festival Returns with April–May Events

Olney Days kicks off April 8 with a restaurant fundraiser and April 24 with community events featuring food, entertainment, and local vendors.

Luedtke· Apr 15, 2026· 1 source
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Community First: From Soup to Supporting Our Farmers”
Apr 15
Housing & Real Estate

Lakeforest Mall Redevelopment Groundbreaking Held

Councilmember Luedtke attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the redevelopment of Lakeforest Mall.

Luedtke· Apr 15, 2026· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Community First: From Soup to Supporting Our Farmers”
Apr 15
Finance

Council Passes Bill Streamlining Farm Building Permits

New legislation co-led by Luedtke exempts agricultural structures from full commercial building permitting, aligning county building and zoning codes.

Luedtke· Apr 15, 2026· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Community First: From Soup to Supporting Our Farmers”
Apr 15
Parks & Recreation

Coop's Soups Builds Community Connections in Montgomery County

Local initiative Coop's Soups, founded by Cristin Cooper, brings neighbors together through shared meals to combat loneliness.

Luedtke· Apr 15, 2026· 1 source
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Community First: From Soup to Supporting Our Farmers”
Apr 15
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