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Family Involvement Center Shifts to New Morning Hours March 2

FIC changes operating hours to 9:30 am–1:00 pm, Monday–Thursday, with two daily sessions starting March 2, 2026.

MCFIC· Feb 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: New Schedule/ Nuevo Horario”
Feb 27
Health & Human Services

Cluster Projects Teams Open Spots for Families at Three School Clusters

Montgomery County Cluster Projects case management teams have openings for families at Kennedy, Watkins Mill, and Paint Branch–Springbrook school clusters.

Community Action Agency· Feb 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Community Action e-newsletter: February 2026”
Feb 27
Other

Community Action Board Testifies on Five State Bills in Annapolis

Community Action Board members attended MCAP Advocacy Day Feb. 5 and submitted testimony supporting five state bills on housing, taxes, and food.

Community Action Agency· Feb 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Community Action e-newsletter: February 2026”
Feb 27
Environment

DEP Seeks Summer 2026 Watershed Restoration Interns in Wheaton

Montgomery County's Watershed Restoration Division is accepting student intern applications through March 31 for a paid summer program in Wheaton.

Community Action Agency· Feb 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Community Action e-newsletter: February 2026”
Feb 27
Public Services

TESS Community Action Center Closed Due to Facility Issues

The Takoma-East Silver Spring Community Action Center at 8703 Flower Avenue is temporarily closed; staff operating remotely from Rockville.

Community Action Agency· Feb 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Community Action e-newsletter: February 2026”
Feb 27
Finance

VITA Programs Complete 2,397 Returns, $7.7M Tax Impact

Montgomery County's Community Action Agency VITA program filed 2,397 free tax returns last year, generating $7.7 million in refunds and credits.

Community Action Agency· Feb 27, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Community Action e-newsletter: February 2026”
Feb 27
Finance

Free Tax Filing Super VITA Day Set for March 14 in Gaithersburg

Walk-in free tax return preparation for households earning $69K or less at Bohrer Park Activity Center on March 14, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.

Community Action Agency· Feb 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Community Action e-newsletter: February 2026”
Feb 27
Education

Head Start Registration for Fall 2026 Opens March 2

Montgomery County Head Start registration for the 2026–2027 school year begins March 2, with in-person and online options available.

Community Action Agency· Feb 27, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Community Action e-newsletter: February 2026”
Feb 27
Parks & Recreation

OMA Winter 2026 Art Show Opens at JCA Rockville; RSVP by March 2

JCA's OMA intergenerational art program displays and sells artwork by people living with memory loss; RSVP required by March 2.

DHHS· Feb 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “March2 Caregiver newsletter”
Feb 27
Local Economy

Free Virtual 50+ Employment Expos Starting March 10 in Montgomery County

JCA Montgomery County Virtual 50+ Employment Expos, funded by DHHS, begin March 10 with additional dates in May and June 2026.

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

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
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