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Education

Maryland Grants Fund Alternative Teacher Certification for Degree Holders

Gov. Moore announced grants for the ACET program, helping displaced federal workers and degree holders become certified teachers.

CFW· May 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Happy Mother's Day!”
May 8
Local Economy

SkillUp Montgomery Offers 5,000+ Free Online Job Training Courses

WorkSource Montgomery's SkillUp program gives county residents free 24/7 access to over 5,000 online career training courses.

CFW· May 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Happy Mother's Day!”
May 8
Local Economy

WorkSource Montgomery Launches Federal Workers Resource Hub

WorkSource Montgomery's new online hub offers laid-off federal workers guidance on unemployment, job search, and legal resources.

CFW· May 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Happy Mother's Day!”
May 8
Parks & Recreation

Cabin John Movies on the Green: Finding Dory May 8

Cabin John Village hosts free outdoor screening of Finding Dory on May 8; family fun starts at 6:30 p.m.

CFW· May 8, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Happy Mother's Day!”
May 8
Elections

County Executive Candidate Forum Set for May 20 in Silver Spring

East County Citizens Coalition hosts a free, no-RSVP forum for all Montgomery County Executive candidates on May 20.

CFW· May 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Happy Mother's Day!”
May 8
Elections

2026 Primary Voter Registration Deadline Is June 2

Montgomery County residents must register by June 2 at 5 p.m. to vote in the 2026 gubernatorial primaries.

CFW· May 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Happy Mother's Day!”
May 8
Health & Human Services

CFW Separation and Divorce Law Class June 3

Free 90-minute seminar with family law attorneys covers Maryland divorce process; last spring session before September.

CFW· May 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Happy Mother's Day!”
May 8
Health & Human Services

CFW Financial Health Seminar Series Starts May 12

Free Tuesday-night Zoom seminars on financial planning, retirement, federal service exit, and divorce run May 12–June 2.

CFW· May 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Happy Mother's Day!”
May 8
Parks & Recreation

Free Women's Self-Defense Classes Begin May 11

CFW offers free two-hour introductory self-defense sessions at two rec centers in May; open to women 13+.

CFW· May 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Happy Mother's Day!”
May 8
Meetings & Hearings

#WeAreWheaton Community Engagement Campaign Launched

Montgomery Planning has launched the #WeAreWheaton campaign to gather resident stories and feedback about daily life and the future of Wheaton.

Montgomery Planning· May 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery Planning (M-NCPPC) — “Planning Board approves Wheaton Plan boundary and approach/La Junta de Planifica…”
May 8
Housing & Real Estate

Planning Board Approves Wheaton Plan Boundary, Scope of Work

The Montgomery County Planning Board approved the boundary and Scope of Work for the Wheaton Plan: A Georgia Avenue Community Plan on May 7.

Montgomery Planning· May 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery Planning (M-NCPPC) — “Planning Board approves Wheaton Plan boundary and approach/La Junta de Planifica…”
May 8
Meetings & Hearings

Council Hearing: Proposed Data Center Permit Moratorium

Expedited Bill 19-26 would temporarily halt the county's issuance of building permits for new data centers.

MCCouncil· May 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on June 9 and 16, 2026”
May 8
Meetings & Hearings

Council Hearing: Small Business Innovation Grant Sunset Repeal

Bill 22-26 would permanently remove the sunset date on the county's SBIR/STTR matching grant program.

MCCouncil· May 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on June 9 and 16, 2026”
May 8
Meetings & Hearings

Council Hearing: Employee Retirement System Amendments Bill

Bill 21-26 proposes changes to retirement groups, contribution rates, COLA, GRIP enrollment, and credited service for ECC employees.

MCCouncil· May 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on June 9 and 16, 2026”
May 8
Meetings & Hearings

Council Hearing: Fire Volunteer Benefits Expansion Bill

Bill 20-26 would expand eligibility and increase length-of-service benefits for local fire and rescue department volunteers.

MCCouncil· May 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on June 9 and 16, 2026”
May 8
Housing & Real Estate

Major Mixed-Income Housing Community Breaks Ground in Derwood

A major mixed-income residential development broke ground in Derwood, Montgomery County, as reported May 3, 2026.

Montgomery Parks + Planning· May 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery Parks + Planning — “Reforest Montgomery receives national merit award, Have your say on New Hampshir…”
May 8
Meetings & Hearings

Planning Board Approves Scope for New Wheaton Plan

The Montgomery County Planning Board approved the scope and boundary for The Wheaton Plan, a new long-range planning effort for the area.

Montgomery Parks + Planning· May 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery Parks + Planning — “Reforest Montgomery receives national merit award, Have your say on New Hampshir…”
May 8
Parks & Recreation

Ag Education Tailgate Day Volunteer Event May 15 in Derwood

Montgomery Parks seeks special event volunteers for Ag Education Tailgate Day on May 15 at Agricultural History Farm Park.

Montgomery Parks + Planning· May 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery Parks + Planning — “Reforest Montgomery receives national merit award, Have your say on New Hampshir…”
May 8
Meetings & Hearings

Forest Conservation Technical Manual Public Meeting Set May 19

A public meeting on the Forest Conservation Technical Manual is scheduled for May 19, 2026.

Montgomery Parks + Planning· May 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery Parks + Planning — “Reforest Montgomery receives national merit award, Have your say on New Hampshir…”
May 8
Parks & Recreation

History Book Club Meets May 13 at Josiah Henson Museum

Montgomery Parks' History Book Club meets May 13 at Josiah Henson Museum and Park in Montgomery County.

Montgomery Parks + Planning· May 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery Parks + Planning — “Reforest Montgomery receives national merit award, Have your say on New Hampshir…”
May 8
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