2014 Gubernatorial
Primary Election Dates
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 Montgomery County's Board of Elections reminds residents that the 2014 Gubernatorial Primary Election this year is Tuesday, June 24.
Early Voting begins June 12 and continues to June 19. |
Election Judges Needed for 2014 Gubernatorial Primary ElectionAs the Fall/Winter season starts, we have begun our preparations for the 2014 Gubernatorial Elections and once again we are asking for your services. How can you help? - Mark these "Save these Dates" on your calendar
- Update your Voter Registration; if your name, address, or party affiliation has changed.
- Submit your 2014 Election Judge Application.
For more information, visit www.777vote.org
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2014 Montgomery Serves Honorees
The 2014 Montgomery Serves Awards event was a wonderful evening recognizing amazing volunteers and community leaders. What really stood out in the remarks of the winners was not only their own commitment, hard work and passion for service, but the fact that each one of them has a focus on engaging more people, empowering others to serve. From Jason Amboo, the winner in the youth category who in his remarks recognized the other youth service groups now started in other neighborhoods following his lead, to the final surprise award from Fund for Montgomery for our very own Bruce Adams, whose passion for service and building our own fabulous community in Montgomery County shows every day.
See the bios of ALL the honorees and watch for videos and more photos to be posted soon on our website.
Keith Haller, Fund for Montgomery; Irene Hoskins, Chevy Chase At Home - Group Volunteer Award; Nancy Scull - Roscoe Nix Award; Lorig Charkoudian - Individual Volunteer Award; Rev. Leon Grant - Roscoe Nix Award; Joe Howard - Neal Potter Award; Dr. Michael Lin - Roscoe Nix Award; Mona Negm - Neal Potter Award; Ike Leggett, County Executive; Andrea Roane, WUSA Channel 9 - Emcee; Bruce Adams, Director Office of Community Partnerships - World of Montgomery Public Citizen of the Year award. Winners missing from the photo: Jason Amboo, Youth Volunteer Award; The JGB Companies, Business Volunteer Award.
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Senior Connection
Volunteers Needed
The Senior Connection needs volunteers to help their neighbors 62 and older live as independently as possible.
- Provide escorted transportation to scheduled medical appointments.
- Help with grocery shopping and running errands.
- Pay a friendly visit or making a phone call to share companionship.
Please contact The Senior Connection today at 301-962-0820, or marcia.custer@seniorconnectionmc.org.
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50+ Vital Living
Through Volunteering
Date: Tuesday, May 20, 2014 Time: 11:00am to 12:00pm Location: Germantown LibraryLearn how to give back to your community in this lively workshop!
- Explore Montgomery County Volunteer Center's rich resources for finding volunteer opportunities. It's all about the right match!
- Learn about the award-winning Pro Bono Consultant Program to share your professional skills on short-term projects.
- Learn about the challenges that nonprofits face and how you might help.
- Want to know more about getting involved on a nonprofit Board? This is the place.
For more information, call Kathleen Meaney Stobie at 240-777-2612 or email at Kathleen.Stobie@montgomerycountymd.gov
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Gilchrist Center Releases its FY14 Mid-year Progress Report
The Gilchrist Center has just issued its FY14 Mid-year Progress Report, in which we monitored the Center's work in the first half of the fiscal year and we compared the results with results from previous years. It is a great tool to evaluate how close we are to fulfilling our goals for the year, and to address areas that present weaknesses.
We hope that you will find this report informative! Overwhelming Demand for Spring Computer Literacy Classes in Gaithersburg.The Gilchrist Center held the Spring registration session for the computer classes at its Gaithersburg site on April 5. This is the second time that these classes are being offered at the site since its opening in January this year. An overwhelming number of people came to register for two 12-seat classes, some of them started lining up outside of the building as early as 7 am, well before the library 10 am scheduled opening hour.
We are happy and sad to say that these  classes filled almost immediately, and unfortunately, a lot of people left without being able to sign up for a class.
Because of the shortage of computer literacy classes offered in the county and the huge demand, especially noted among the Gaithersburg community, the Gilchrist Center decided to increase its offerings and recruit extra volunteer instructors to add classes. Those who are in the waitlist will be contacted one by one and we expect these classes to start in mid May.
We are very excited about the community's response to our presence in the Gaithersburg area and we hope to continue serving the community and meet its needs! You can call the Center at 240-777-4940 to learn about all our programs and offering, as well as sharing with us any suggestions you may have!
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African American Community
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1st Annual African American Health Program The 1st Annual African American Health Program's (AAHP) Community Day, was held on April 19th. 
AAHP Men's Health Walk which was held the morning of April 19, 2014.
County Executive Ike Leggett was joined by Council member George Leventhal and Council President Craig Rice in presenting proclamation to Pat Grant, AAHP Chair, who hosted Community Day along with the AAHP Executive Committee.. UCF's "Game Changers" Conference
UCF, Inc. hosted the "Game Changers" Conference at Montgomery College-Germantown on March 29th. Nearly 600 youth attended the conference.
Game Changers
"Winning with Academics and Athletics"
Mission: To positively impact young males through "game changing" experiences that promote confidence, competences and values they need to get to the next level and become a SUCCESS STORY! We want our young people to live up to the highest possibility of their potential!
Goal: To promote strategies for winning with academics and athletics and to encourage our young males to strive for excellence in all areas of their lives
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Montgomery County Celebrates Asian Pacific Heritage Month 2014
Montgomery County will commemorate May as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.
Date: Sunday, May 4, 2014
Time:10:00am to 6:00pm
Location: Fiesta Asia Silver Spring The Montgomery County Office of Community Partnerships and the Asia Heritage Foundation invites you to celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month at Fiesta Asia Silver Spring along Ellsworth Avenue in downtown Silver Spring. County Executive Ike Leggett will present a proclamation at the 5th annual Fiesta Asia Silver Spring at 10am. Montgomery County together with Downtown Silver Spring are official co-presenting partners in this year's festivities. Attendees can savor the many flavors of Asian culture through food, dance, music, crafts, culture, martial arts and fashion. The year's highlights include the "Dumpling Eating Contest" and "AsiaMoves Bollywood craze". Participants are invited to partake and sign up on site at 1:00 p.m. The variety stage will feature non-stop entertainment for eight hours from 25 different performing groups includinglive dance, music and martial arts. Participants can also learn how to wear a saree, get henna tattoos, shop for exotic crafts, sample unique Asian snacks, pose with the lions & learn to bamboo dance. This family friendly event will have something for everyone to do, see and enjoy all day.
Admission to Fiesta Asia Silver Spring is FREE and open to the public. Additionally attendees can explore and experience more Fiesta Asia activities including Fiesta Asia Planet Family @ Smithsonian's National Zoo on May 11th; Fiesta Asia Street Fair on May 17th, & Fiesta Asia Film Fest @ West End Cinema on May 27th -28th.For more information about Asia Heritage Foundation's month-long activities, visit www.fiestaasia.org.
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Asian Pacific American
Cultural Festival
Date:
Saturday, May 3rd and Sunday, May 4th
Time: 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Location:
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Sinhala and Tamil New Year
 County Executive Ike Leggett presents a proclamation to the board members of the Sri Lankan Association of Washington D.C. at their Sinhala and Tamil New Year Celebration at Meadowbrook Park on April 12, 2014. Sri Lanka Ambassador Jaliya Wickramasuriya and Maryland Secretary of Veteran's Affairs Edward Chow were also in attendance.Commemoration of Vietnam's Founding Fathers  County Executive Ike Leggett spoke about his service as a first infantry captain during the Vietnam War at the Vietnamese American Senior Association's (VASA) Commemoration of Hung Vuong's Kings on April 13 at the Long Branch Senior Center. The event paid homage to Vietnam's founding fathers. Pictured with the County Executive are members of VASA wearing traditional dresses (ao dais). Cambodian New Year Dr. Sovan Tun receives a proclamation from County Executive Ike Leggett at the Cambodian Buddhist Society's New Year Celebration on Sunday, April 13. The annual celebration is one of the largest events for the Asian Pacific American community and draws thousands of people over a four-day period.
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 Caregivers symposium on mental illness and poverty Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2014 Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm Location: The Lutheran Church of St. AndrewsIn recent days, stories of the impact of mental illness have captured the news headlines. Join Interfaith Works and community partners for a thought-provoking discussion on mental illness and poverty. Topics include children/youth, elderly, homeless, veterans, multi-cultural and faith communities. Please register 2014-caregivers-symposium |
Clergy Response Team Partners with Fire and Rescue ServicesMembers of the Clergy Response Committee consisting of Imam Mohamed Abdullahi, Rev. Lynn Strauss and Dr. Hedieh Mirahmadi met on April 18 with Fire Chief Steven Lohr and Assistant Chief John Dimitriadis resulting in a promising partnership. The Interfaith Community Liaison, Rev. Kaseman, facilitated the meeting out of concern for the fire fighters who are putting their lives on the line and in recent months have needed to remove bodies from destroyed apartments. Chief Lohr expressed appreciation noting the increased diversity of Montgomery County residents and fire fighters who would benefit from forging relationships with clergy from Eastern and Western faith traditions. In addition to developing an interfaith chaplaincy program interest was expressed in including instruction in cultural competency focusing on ethnic and faith traditions as part of training for the Fire and Rescue Services. Plans were set for linking clergy with the Critical Incident Stress Management Team and for gaining representation from the Fire Department on the Emergency Preparedness Coalition. Everyone present sensed they were kindred spirits and appreciated both the growing diversity of the greater community and the interest in working collaboratively for the benefit of all. Recognizing and Responding to Persons with Mental IllnessA workshop on "Recognizing and Responding to Persons with Mental Illness" was held on April 24 in the Civic Building in Silver Spring. It was designed to meet growing interest among the clergy for becoming better prepared both to care for their members and to protect themselves and their staff.  Highlights for the 64 in attendance included recognition of common thought and mood disorders, safety awareness, de-escalation techniques and community resources for patients, caregivers and religious leaders. It was sponsored by the Clergy Response Committee in partnership with the Montgomery County Police Department. Assistant Chief of Police, Darryl McSwain, who is active with the Clergy Response Committee, assisted in the training with Officer Scott Davis, who heads the Crisis Response Team. Rev. Carol Flett and Rev. Terri Murphy together with Rev. Kaseman assisted in planning and administering the event. Further training on related subjects are being planned for the fall.
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Annual Celebration of theArab American Heritage Month
Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett attended Montgomery College's Arab American Heritage Month Celebration Kick-off Event on April 8, 2014 at the Theater Arts Building of the College's Rockville Campus. The kick-off, themed "The Role of Community Engagement in Promoting Cross Cultural Understanding" marked the College's 10th anniversary of month-long events celebrating Arab American Heritage.
 Pictured (left to right): George Selim, Director for Community Partnerships, White House National Security Staff; Mohammed Al Sharif, Ambassador, League of Arab States; Enas Elhanafi, Arab American Heritage Month Coordinator, Montgomery College; Mimi Hassanein, Senior Fellow and Middle Eastern Liaison, Office of Community Partnerships (OCP); County Executive Ike Leggett; Diane Vu, Asian Liaison, OCP; Iman Awad, Administrative Director, Governor's Commission on Middle Eastern American Affairs; Dave Sears, Vice President of Advancement, Montgomery College. Celebrating Arab American Heritage Month The Arab American Heritage Month celebration at the new Gaithersburg Library brought together people of Arabic origin from different parts of the world. It was attended by government officials who recognized April as Arabic Heritage Month in Montgomery County. 
Gaithersburg Mayor Sidney Katz, Gaithersburg Council member Cathy Drzyzgula, School Board Member Judy Docca, and Bruce Adams, Director Office of Community Partnerships of Montgomery County, joined representatives from Congressman John Delaney, Senator Ben Cardin, Senator Lisa Murkowski, and Governor Martin O'Malley for a photo after the certificates were presented. Thanks to Samira Hussein and her team for organizing the 16th annual event.
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Temple Emanuel's Global Mitzvah Team & ADEES Recognized
Temple Emanuel's Global Mitzvah Team and the Association for Educational Development in El Salvador-ADEES received certificates of appreciation from County Executive Ike Leggett for partnering to support a school library in Morazán, Montgomery County's first Sister City. On April 27, board members of the Association for Educational Development in El Salvador (ADEES) visited Temple Emanuel in Kensington to acknowledge the Global Mitzvah Team. ADEES and the team have partnered to set up a library at the Los Granados Elementary School in San Carlos Morazán, one of the poorest areas of El Salvador. Jamie Reyes, Frederick Mills and Justin Mills, and Evelyn Gonzalez on behalf of ADEES, thanked the Global Mitzvah Team for their generous donation of $2,500 dollars which will help fund a reading program and school library at Los Granados Elementary School in San Carlos, Morazán. Children and their families from Temple Emanuel collected more than 1,000 books, puzzles, a laptop computer, and other donations to benefit the school. This summer, ADEES representatives will travel to El Salvador to inaugurate their most recent projects, two school libraries at Los Granados and Colon Elementary Schools and a Computer Center at Valle Grande School, K-9. All this has been possible thanks to the support of many individuals and businesses in the Washington metropolitan area.
Bruce Adams of the Office of Community Partnerships honored members of ADEES and of Temple Emanuel's Global Mitzvah Team on behalf of County Executive Leggett
Global Village Trips to
Morazán, El Salvador
Are you looking for an adventure that will expand your mind, help you into better physical shape, and touch your heart and spirit all at once? Then join us on an excursion to beautiful El Salvador while we build some homes for the El Barrial Community in Morazán, El Salvador. You will learn about the country and the people in a way that ordinary travel never could.
If you are interested in learning more about either of these trips to El Salvador please contact Habitat for Humanity Metro Maryland:
- John Paukstis for the July 19th to July 27th, 2014 trip; call 301-990-0014 Ext. 11
- Sarah Reddinger for the July 26th to August 3rd, 2014 trip; call 301-990-0014 Ext. 27
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We Work for You!
I was born in Washington, D.C. and grew up in Montgomery County. Growing up here, I never could have imagined that so many extraordinarily talented people from every corner of the globe would come here to my home county. Every day, I think of how lucky my family and I have been to live here and experience the educational, cultural, and economic benefits of our diverse community. We are building something very special. We are working hard every day to build America's most welcoming community. Last month, we welcomed two new members to the Office of Community Partnerships staff - Latino liaison Nestor Alvarenga and Senior Fellow and Middle Eastern liaison Mimi Hassanein. We had a get to know each other session recently and each person introduced themselves and shared their life stories. We reflect Montgomery County in coming here from across the nation and around the world: Silver Spring, MD (Julian Norment); Paris, France (Diane Vu); Pasaquina, La Union, El Salvador (Nestor Alvarenga); Freetown, Sierra Leone, West Africa (Daniel Koroma); Endicott NY (Molly Callaway); Cairo, Egypt (Mimi Hassanein); Iga Ueno City, Mie Prefecture, Japan (Kaori Hirakawa); Harvey, North Dakota (Kasey Kaseman); and New York City, NY (Austin Heyman). The life journeys, many of them passing through our Montgomery College, are inspiring.  Please remember that we work for you. Here is a link to the contact information for the OCP staff. And here is a link to the bios of the OCP staff. When you need us, please get in touch. Together we are all better. Building Community One Garden at a Time I love my job. Working with amazing community leaders every day and supporting our outstanding County Executive as he helps us build a beloved community makes nearly every day a joyful experience. Some days we work on really large issues of immigrant integration and social justice. On other days, we work on projects that might seem small but are in fact the seeds that produce the fruits of our wonderful community. On April 19, I got to experience a very special moment. Inspired by Michelle Obama's healthy eating initiative, the County Executive dedicated Sandy's Garden, a community garden at Halpine Hamlet, a Montgomery Housing Partnership property in Rockville. The community garden is named in honor of Sanford Slavin (seated in photo below) who built these garden apartments nearly 50 years ago. Sandy Spring Builders and Ruppert Landscape donated their services to build the garden. Additional support came from the Sanford and Doris Slavin Foundation. 
Shown with Mr. Slavin, Halpine Hamlet residents, and County Executive Leggett are Phil Leibovitz of Sandy Spring Builders, MHP President Robert Goldman, and Slavin Foundation executive and Mayor of Somerset Jeffrey Slavin.
 Bruce Adams
Director, Office of Community Partnerships
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Looking for 4 part-time Community Engagement Center Specialists
Montgomery College at Gaithersburg Library and East County Regional Center are searching for 4 part-time, Community Engagement Center Specialists to help launch and run the College's classes, services, outreach, and partnerships. The ideal candidates would have excellent customer service skills, be outgoing and collaborative, bi-lingual in Spanish, French or Amharic, with knowledge of College and community resources, and knowledge of East county or Gaithersburg area. The position is open through May 9th and pays $20/hr. Applicants must be available to work evenings and weekends and should apply through Montgomery College's employment webpage at: http://cms.montgomerycollege.edu/edu/secondary3.aspx?urlid=12
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 The Census Bureau is looking for qualified applicants
The Census Bureau is committed to making the once-a-decade headcount quick, easy and safe for all to participate. Through the smart use of technology and existing government data sources, the 2020 Census hopes to provide substantial taxpayer savings while maintaining the highest quality and accuracy standards mandated by the U.S. Constitution. The 2014 Census Test will allow the Census Bureau, on a small scale, to test a variety of new methods and advance technologies that are under consideration for the 2020 Census. The 2014 Test will take place from June 23, through September 25, with Census Day on July 1, 2014. The test will be conducted in portions of Washington D.C., and Montgomery County, MD. The Census Bureau will open a temporary Local Census Office (LCO) in Silver Spring, MD to conduct the 2014 Census Test and is hiring field staff for temporary positions. Pay ranges from $14-$21.50 an hour. Be a part of helping to shape the 2020 Census! We need to hire 1,000 people!
Find information online about how to apply or for more information and to schedule for testing, call 1-888-480-1639. |
Montgomery County Board Vacancies - Commission on Children and YouthApplicants of diverse backgrounds, professions, gender, geography, disability and ethnicity are encouraged to apply. An application, consisting of a brief cover letter and resume, should be sent by mail to County Executive Isiah Leggett, 101 Monroe Street, 2nd Floor, Rockville, MD 20850, or by email to countyexecutive.boards@montgomerycountymd.gov. Home and employment addresses, as well as contact phone numbers and email addresses should be included. If appropriate, applicants should indicate the position for which they are applying. The deadline for application is May 19, 2014 Please access vacancy announcements for boards, committees, and commissions through the following link: http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/apps/exec/vacancies/pr_list.asp
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Leggett Encourages Low-Income and Senior Homeowners
To Apply for Property Tax Credit
Montgomery County homeowners who have a limited income or are at least 70 years of age may be eligible for property tax credits that will limit the amount of taxes they must pay. One application will determine eligibility for three programs - the Maryland Homeowners' Property Tax Credit Program; the Montgomery County Supplemental Property Tax Credit; and the Montgomery County Senior Property Tax Credit. The application deadline is September 1, 2014.To apply for these tax credits, homeowners must fill out one application form each year. Application forms are available by calling the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) at 1-800-944-7403, or by downloading the form and instructions from the SDAT website at http://www.dat.state.md.us/sdatweb/htc.html. |
MCCH Walk N Roll Community Event
Date: Sunday, May 4, 2014
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park
Cost: $30 for adults, $20 for youth (25 and younger)
Join Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless (MCCH) for our annual Walk 'n Roll community event! You and your family, friends, colleagues, community group, or congregation can help raise awareness of the issue of homelessness while enjoying live music and a 1-mile walk around Mattie J. T. Stepanek Park in Rockville. With games and face painting, this is a great event for the entire family to enjoy while helping raise critical funds to go toward ending homelessness in Montgomery County! Register today by visiting, http://mcchwalknroll.eventbrite.com.
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StartRight!
Business Plan Competition for Women Entrepreneurs The Maryland Women's Business Center (MWBC) helps Montgomery County's diverse population start and build successful women-owned enterprises that are positioned for long-term growth in our community. You could win $5,000! $15,000 in total prizes available! Full plans due: June 25, 2014 Eligibility: At least 51% women-owned, in business for 3 years or less, operating in MD, DC, or VA For more information visit: www.marylandwbc.org/startright/ About the MWBC: MWBC conducts training, offers technical assistance, and provides resources for entrepreneurs seeking to start and grow women-owned enterprises in our community. Check out May's Workshops & Seminars at http://www.marylandwbc.org.
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Affordable Housing Conference Update  Montgomery County, MarylandCome Listen to the Hon. Barney Frank as he receives the 2014 Robert C. Weaver Housing Champion Award! Date: Friday, May 2, 2014 Time: 8:00am to 3:00pm Location:
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14th Annual Montgomery County
Housing Fair and
Financial Fitness Day
Save the Date!
Date: Saturday, May 3, 2014
Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm
Location:
Activity Center at Bohrer Park,
Summit Hall Farm
FREE Admission.
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Montgomery College Enrollment Fair
Date: Tuesday, May 6, 2014
Time: 9:00am to 6:00pm
Location:
Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus,Student Services Building (ST), Atrium 7625 Fenton Street, Takoma Park MD 20912
Montgomery College is hosting this fair to give everyone an opportunity to complete the enrollment process from start to finish.
Contact Terre Thomas or visit montgomerycollege.edu/openhouse for more information.
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 Food Council convenes "Meet Your Farmers" informational gathering of MoCo farmers and food producers.Date: Wednesday, May 7, 2015
Time: 7:00pm to 9:00pm
The event aligns with the USDA's "Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food" initiative to strengthen local food systems. Montgomery County residents are hungry and thirsty for local, sustainable foods and beverages. Farmers will tell their stories and discuss the opportunities and challenges of producing in the County. Food and beverage entrepreneurs will inform consumers about the products they make and how to find their wares. Restaurateurs and citizens are encouraged to attend.Free to attend. |
Certifications for Women-Owned BusinessesDate: Wednesday May 7, 2014
Time: 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Location: 1801 McCormick Drive
Largo, MD 20774
Cost: $25.00
Is your business a woman-owned enterprise? Would you like to sell your product or service to major employers and/or the federal, state, and local government? If so, you need to understand how getting certified as a woman-owned enterprise can help you! Our experts will cover the process involved with obtaining the following certifications:
- Woman Owned Small Business Program (WOSB) from the Federal Government
- WBE Certication from the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)
- MBE/WBE Certication from Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT)
To register, call 301-383-1550 or visit: http://conta.cc/1luwg7r
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Veteran Resource & Community Volunteer Fair
Save the Date!
Date: Saturday, May 10, 2014
Time: 10 am - 3 pm
Giving Back to Veterans and Those Who Serve
Here at the Volunteer Center we get quite a few calls from folks who would like to volunteer to give back to veterans and military families.
While we do have several opportunities in our online database, we are committed to getting more organizations on board for interested volunteers to contact. For more information please visit our Website.
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College Preparation and Scholarship FairSave the Date!Date: Saturday, May 10, 2014
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Check-in: 12:00 -1:00 p.m.
Registration is available through the Parent Academy. - Learn what you can do to open your path to successful college experiences
- Meet representatives from various careers, colleges, universities, and scholarship organizations
- Learn about financial aid and scholarship opportunities
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From Victim to Survivor
Using Best Practices to Guide the Way Date: Tuesday, May 13, 2014 Time: 8:30am to 4:30pm Location: Double Tree by Hilton HotelPlease join us for a one day conference jointly hosted by the Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence (MNADV) and the Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA). The conference will focus on cutting edge best practices and is appropriate for domestic violence and sexual assault advocates, law enforcement, therapists, health care professionals and others who work with or are interested in assisting those affected by domestic violence and sexual assault. Participants will be able to attend a plenary session as well as three additional sessions of their choice. For more information and registration visit http://mnadv.org/spring-conference-2014.
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Community Day and Strawberry FestivalDate: Saturday, May 17, 2014 (Rain or Shine)
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Business Exhibits - Live Auction - Craft Vendors - Kids Games - Free Face Painting - Entertainment - Bulk Strawberry Sales - Food and Drinks Montgomery's Got Talent Contest with Prizes Proceeds will go to the Colesville Council of Community Congregations For Information, Contact Jack Sherman at 301-384-8071
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Small Business SeminarsMentors from SCORE will factors that will help lead to a successful business, including testing your business idea and readiness, marketing your business, and financial planning and accounting basics. Date: Tuesday, May 20, 2014
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Topic: Essentials of Recordkeeping and Accounting for Small Business
For more information and registration: http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov
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Diabetes and Visual ImpairmentMeeting Challenges and Finding SolutionsSave the date!Date: Wednesday, June 4, 2014
Time: 9:30am to 3:30pm
Location: The Marilyn Praisner Community Center
Cost: $10 before May 28, $15 at the door
Lunch and snacks will be provided. This is a must attend, one-day, hands-on seminar for diabetics with visual impairments, their family members, and service providers. Meet blind diabetics who lead active lives, learn non-visual techniques to increase independence, and witness demonstrations of products available for the visually impaired to manage diabetes. The seminar will feature group presentations, exhibits, and break-out sessions focusing on a variety of topics related to diabetes and vision loss. To register, go to http://www.BrownPaperTickets.com and enter event number 578914 into the search box.
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2nd Annual Justice Awards NightSave the Date!Date: Thursday, June 5, 2014
Time: 7:00 - 9:00pm
Location:
Citi Rooftop Terrace
1101 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20004
Justice Awards Night will honor four community partners who have worked hand-in-hand with CASA de Maryland to achieve dignity, respect, and fairness for immigrant families. All proceeds will benefit CASA's services for immigrant families and its grassroots advocacy for social justice. For more information please visit http://casademaryland.org.
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World Refugee DaySave the Date!Date: Friday, June 20, 2014 Time: 3:00pm to 8:00pm Location: Silver Spring Civic CenterFood - Art Exhibit - Arts & Crafts
Mini MarketPlace - Live Entertainment
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Advancing Success for Black Men in CollegeSave the Date!Date: Monday, June 23, 2014
Time: 8:00am to 4:00pm
At this year's symposium, we will examine the opportunities and challenges that postsecondary education presents for young Black men, as well as discuss evidence and generate solutions that can help lead to greater success. Along with research, examples and expertise, the symposium will feature anecdotes from Black men who have succeeded at accessing, affording and completing college. For the most updated list of speakers and more information about this event, please visit www.ets.org/achievementgap.
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Heritage Montgomery Days 2014Save the Date!
Date: Saturday, June 28 & Sunday, June 29
Time: 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Location: 40 sites throughout Montgomery County
Sponsored by the Heritage Tourism Alliance of Montgomery County (Heritage Montgomery), this year's Heritage Days Weekend is back and bigger than ever!
The 17th annual Heritage Days will highlight local history & culture, outdoor recreation, family activities, music, food ... and fun! Programs and activities with appeal to visitors of all ages will include distinctive musical performances; re-enactments; games, crafts and other activities for children; refreshments, and history, too!
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Fenton Street Market 2014  Dates: Every Saturday through October 25th Time: 10:00am to 4:00pm Location: Veterans PlazaFenton Street Market is a weekly market in the heart of downtown Silver Spring featuring 60+ vendors every week selling everything from handmade jewelry, crafts and soaps to vintage bikes and used books, as well as free community activities such as yoga classes and kids storytimes. For more information visit http://www.fentonstreetmarket.com/
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