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Health & Human Services

County Awards $215K in Community Gardening Grants to Five Groups

Montgomery County's Office of Food Systems Resilience awarded $215,653 to five organizations to expand community food gardens and education programs.

OFSR· Jul 31, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “ Montgomery County Awards Gardening Grants to Five Organizations to Strengthen C…”
Jul 31
Health & Human Services

Free Alzheimer's Caregiver Finance Webinar Offered Aug. 25

The Alzheimer's Association hosts a free webinar on managing finances as a caregiver for someone with dementia on Aug. 25 at 4 p.m. CT.

DHHS· Jul 31, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “August Caregiver newsletter”
Jul 31
Health & Human Services

Alzheimer's Association Free Spanish Dementia Webinar, Aug. 20

The Alzheimer's Association offers a free Spanish-language Alzheimer's and dementia education webinar on Aug. 20 at 6 p.m. CT.

DHHS· Jul 31, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “August Caregiver newsletter”
Jul 31
Health & Human Services

Alzheimer's Association Free English Webinar on Dementia, Aug. 4

The Alzheimer's Association hosts a free English-language webinar on Alzheimer's stages, risk factors, and treatments on Aug. 4 at 6 p.m. CT.

DHHS· Jul 31, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “August Caregiver newsletter”
Jul 31
Health & Human Services

Holy Cross Health Offers Free Virtual Chronic Pain Workshop Through Aug. 26

Holy Cross Health's free 6-week virtual Chronic Pain Self-Management Workshop runs Wednesdays through Aug. 26, 6–8:30 p.m.

DHHS· Jul 31, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “August Caregiver newsletter”
Jul 31
Health & Human Services

Free Senior Seminar on Intimacy and Sexuality After 50, Aug. 13

Holiday Park Senior Center hosts a free seminar on healthy aging, intimacy, and sexuality for adults over 50 on Aug. 13 at 1 p.m.

DHHS· Jul 31, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “August Caregiver newsletter”
Jul 31
Health & Human Services

Virtual Caregiver Connect Support Meeting for Veterans, Aug. 18

A free virtual Caregiver Connect support meeting for military-connected caregivers is scheduled for Aug. 18 at 7 p.m. via Zoom.

DHHS· Jul 31, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “August Caregiver newsletter”
Jul 31
Parks & Recreation

Memory Café Launches at Meadowbrook Park Starting Aug. 14

A new free Memory Café at Meadowbrook Local Park pairs people with memory change and their caregivers for therapeutic arts experiences.

DHHS· Jul 31, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “August Caregiver newsletter”
Jul 31
Health & Human Services

Free Dementia Friends Info Sessions Scheduled at Three County Sites

Montgomery County Dementia Friendly America volunteers are offering free 45–60 minute dementia awareness sessions at three locations in August.

DHHS· Jul 31, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “August Caregiver newsletter”
Jul 31
Health & Human Services

Free Webinar: Dementia and Dehydration Risks, Aug. 10

JSSA and DHHS host a free Zoom webinar on dehydration risks for people with dementia, Aug. 10 at 7 p.m.

DHHS· Jul 31, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “August Caregiver newsletter”
Jul 31
Health & Human Services

Free Online Caregiver Communication Class Starts Aug. 7

Montgomery County's Trualta platform offers a free 3-week communication skills class for caregivers, beginning Friday, Aug. 7 at 1 p.m.

DHHS· Jul 31, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “August Caregiver newsletter”
Jul 31
Local Economy

County Expands Contracting Access for Women- and Veteran-Owned Firms

Montgomery County announces expanded contracting opportunities targeting women-owned and veteran-owned businesses.

Procurement· Jul 31, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Jul 31
Public Services

Procurement Office Relocates to Courthouse Square, Rockville

Montgomery County's Office of Procurement has moved to 27 Courthouse Square, Suite 330, Rockville, MD 20850.

Procurement· Jul 31, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Jul 31
Finance

County Minimum Wage Rate Set at $18.55 for 2026–27

Montgomery County's Wage Requirements Law rate rises to $18.55 per hour effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.

Procurement· Jul 31, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Jul 31
Local Economy

Procurement Office Hosts Online Open House August 19

Montgomery County Office of Procurement holds a free online open house via Zoom on August 19, 2026, from 10–11 a.m.

Procurement· Jul 31, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Jul 31
Local Economy

County Opens EMS Cost Reporting Services Solicitation

Montgomery County is seeking bids for Emergency Medical Services Supplemental Payment Program cost reporting services via informal solicitation 1199936.

Procurement· Jul 31, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Jul 31
Transportation

Council Hears Public Testimony on New Hampshire Ave. BRT Study Sept. 22

The Council will take public testimony on the New Hampshire Avenue Bus Rapid Transit facility planning study and alternatives review on Sept. 22.

MCCouncil· Jul 31, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on Sept. 15 and 22, 2026”
Jul 31
Meetings & Hearings

Council Hearing on Zoning Change for Benefit Performances Sept. 15

ZTA 26-11 would remove neighborhood consent requirements for Benefit Performances and require notification to public safety agencies.

MCCouncil· Jul 31, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on Sept. 15 and 22, 2026”
Jul 31
Meetings & Hearings

Council Hearing on Housing Discrimination, Lease Termination Bill Sept. 15

Bill 38-26 would ban housing discrimination based on immigration status and allow landlords to permit early residential lease terminations.

MCCouncil· Jul 31, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on Sept. 15 and 22, 2026”
Jul 31
Meetings & Hearings

Council Hearing on Cable, Community Media Requirements Sept. 15

Bill 33-26 would require community media organizations contracting with the County to adopt racial equity statements and board diversity standards.

MCCouncil· Jul 31, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on Sept. 15 and 22, 2026”
Jul 31
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