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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· 0 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
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
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