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Parks & Recreation

Free Back to School Block Party at BlackRock, Sept. 18

Montgomery County middle and high school students invited to free Back to School Block Party in Germantown on Friday, Sept. 18.

Balcombe· Sep 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “This Friday: Council Vice President Balcombe Invites Youth to the Back to School…”
Sep 16
Environment

County Lands $1.35M Grant for EMTOC Transit Microgrid

Maryland Energy Administration awards Montgomery County $1.35M to build a microgrid at the Derwood transit depot serving 200 electric buses.

DGS· Sep 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Receives $1.35M MEA Grant for EMTOC Microgrid”
Sep 16
Transportation

Redland Road Bridge Work Extended, Ride On Detours Through Oct. 11

Weather delays push Mill Creek bridge construction on Redland Road to Oct. 11, rerouting Ride On Routes 53 and 57.

MCDOT· Sep 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “‼️NEW DATE ‼️Redland Road Bridge Construction Extended Through October 11”
Sep 16
Environment

Elrich to Outline County's Future Zero Waste Programs

County Executive Elrich will share his vision for future zero waste programs during the Sept. 16 weekly media briefing.

PIO· Sep 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
Sep 15
Public Safety

Elrich Briefing to Cover New Alert Montgomery Feature

County Executive Elrich discusses a new Alert Montgomery upgrade and Emergency Preparedness Month at his Sept. 16 media briefing.

PIO· Sep 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
Sep 15
Parks & Recreation

Skate & Create Event at Wheaton Ice Arena Oct. 1

Wheaton Ice Arena hosts Skate & Create, a family skating and arts event, on October 1, 2026.

MCFSN· Sep 15, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “MCITP/FSN Newsletter: September 2026 Vol. II”
Sep 15
Parks & Recreation

Yoga Sprouts Program at Brookside Gardens Sept. 26

Brookside Gardens hosts Yoga Sprouts, a children's yoga program, on September 26, 2026.

MCFSN· Sep 15, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “MCITP/FSN Newsletter: September 2026 Vol. II”
Sep 15
Parks & Recreation

Little Jams Concerts at Cabin John Amphitheater Sept. 25, Oct. 2

Little Jams children's music events scheduled at Cabin John Regional Park Amphitheater on September 25 and October 2, 2026.

MCFSN· Sep 15, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “MCITP/FSN Newsletter: September 2026 Vol. II”
Sep 15
Parks & Recreation

Children's Day at Brookside Gardens Set for Sept. 19

Brookside Gardens hosts Children's Day on September 19, 2026, a family-oriented event in Wheaton.

MCFSN· Sep 15, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “MCITP/FSN Newsletter: September 2026 Vol. II”
Sep 15
Parks & Recreation

Moonlight Movies at the Mansion Screens Zootopia 2, Sept. 18

Outdoor movie screening of Zootopia 2 at the Mansion on September 18, 2026.

MCFSN· Sep 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “MCITP/FSN Newsletter: September 2026 Vol. II”
Sep 15
Health & Human Services

Infant & Toddler CPR/First Aid Class at Wheaton HQ Sept. 26

In-person hands-on CPR and first aid training for ITP families at Wheaton Administrative Headquarters, Saturday, September 26, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

MCFSN· Sep 15, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “MCITP/FSN Newsletter: September 2026 Vol. II”
Sep 15
Health & Human Services

ITP Families: Child Turning 3 Transition Workshop Sept. 24

Free virtual workshop for current ITP families on navigating early intervention transitions at age three, including Extended IFSP and preschool options.

MCFSN· Sep 15, 2026· 3 links
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “MCITP/FSN Newsletter: September 2026 Vol. II”
Sep 15
Environment

Clean Water Montgomery Grants Up to $100K Open for Nonprofits

Montgomery County and Chesapeake Bay Trust are offering grants up to $100,000 for watershed restoration and water quality projects; applications due Nov. 13.

Friedson· Sep 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “Getting Back to Work for the Fall Session”
Sep 15
Parks & Recreation

Children's Day at Brookside Gardens Set for Sept. 19

Free family event at Brookside Gardens on Sept. 19 features hands-on gardening activities, live music, yoga, and a puppet show, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Friedson· Sep 15, 2026· 2 links
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “Getting Back to Work for the Fall Session”
Sep 15
Elections

2026 General Election: Mail-In Ballot Deadlines Set

Maryland's Nov. 3 general election allows any registered voter to vote by mail; ballot request deadline is Oct. 27, print-at-home deadline is Oct. 30.

Friedson· Sep 15, 2026· 3 links
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “Getting Back to Work for the Fall Session”
Sep 15
Public Safety

OEMHS Launches National Preparedness Month Survey

Montgomery County OEMHS is conducting a community survey in September to gauge resident preparedness and improve emergency outreach resources.

Friedson· Sep 15, 2026· 2 links
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “Getting Back to Work for the Fall Session”
Sep 15
Housing & Real Estate

Chimes at North Bethesda Affordable Housing Ribbon Cutting

Ribbon cutting for the 163-unit Chimes at North Bethesda affordable housing development is scheduled for Thursday, with all units restricted to households at or below 80% AMI.

Friedson· Sep 15, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “Getting Back to Work for the Fall Session”
Sep 15
Environment

Montgomery Green Bank Marks 10th Anniversary

The Montgomery County Green Bank celebrates its 10th anniversary this week, having mobilized hundreds of millions in clean energy investment since its founding.

Friedson· Sep 15, 2026· 2 links
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “Getting Back to Work for the Fall Session”
Sep 15
Health & Human Services

COG Meeting Friday on SNAP, Medicaid, Food Security

A joint FARM and Human Services Policy Committee meeting Sept. 18 will address federal SNAP and Medicaid changes and the 2026 Capital Area Food Bank Hunger Report.

Friedson· Sep 15, 2026· 2 links
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “Getting Back to Work for the Fall Session”
Sep 15
Housing & Real Estate

New Bill Targets ADU Owner-Occupancy Rule, Fees

Council introduced legislation to eliminate the owner-occupancy requirement for ADUs and waive fees for units rented at affordable rates.

Friedson· Sep 15, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “Getting Back to Work for the Fall Session”
Sep 15
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