Silver Spring Blues Week Returns as Free, Mostly In-Person, Event from June 8-18, Concluding with 13th Silver Spring Blues Festival
Silver Spring Blues Week will return as a mostly in-person, 10-day event from Wednesday, June 8, through Saturday, June 18, concluding with a star-filled lineup for the 13th Silver Spring Blues Festival on June 18. The event is presented by Silver Spring Town Center, Inc.
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Taste of Wheaton Returns with Full Day of Food, Music and Activities for Whole Family on Sunday, June 12, in Downtown Wheaton
The Taste of Wheaton will return after a two-yar hiatus with a full day of food, music and activities for all ages from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday, June 12, at Marian Fryer Plaza in Downtown Wheaton. Rides and activities are free, with food and drinks available for purchase from local Wheaton restaurants.
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‘Twilight Tuesdays’ Will Have a Wide Range of Free Music and Entertainment on Veterans Plaza in Downtown Silver Spring Throughout the Spring
A wide range of free music and entertainment will be featured on Veterans Plaza in Downtown Silver Spring throughout the spring in the “Twilight Tuesdays” series presented by Silver Spring Town Center, Inc.
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‘Evenings in Olde Towne’ Free Thursday Series in Gaithersburg Will Include Shows in June, July and September
The free, family-friendly “Evenings in Olde Towne” concert series will have performances on Thursday nights in June, July and September at the City Hall Concert Pavilion in Olde Towne Gaithersburg. All concerts will take place from 6:30-8 p.m.
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Children’s Summer Concert Free Series Returns to Olde Towne Gaithersburg
Gaithersburg’s Children’s Summer Concert Series returns to the City Hall Concert Pavilion on Wednesdays in June and July, with free performances from 10:30-11:15 a.m. on Wednesdays.
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Voter Registration and Political Party Affiliation Deadlines Must Be Filed by Tuesday, June 18
Montgomery County residents who want to vote in the 2022 Gubernatorial primary election on July 19 need to complete and submit their voter registration application no later than 9 p.m. on Tuesday, June 28. Voters also must have their correct address on file with Board of Elections and must be registered with the political party whose primary they want to participate if they are to vote in the primary.
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Free Online Workshops for Job Seekers and Entrepreneurs Available in June
Free online workshops and one-on-one sessions geared toward assisting job seekers and entrepreneurs will be available in June. All workshops are free and offered virtually. The workshops are sponsored by Montgomery County Public Libraries.
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12th Annual Senior Safety Forum June 13-16 Will Offer Virtual and Live-Streamed Sessions on ‘Staying Connected Safely’
In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and Maryland Protect Week, leaders of the Montgomery County Elder and Vulnerable Adult Abuse Task Force will host the 12th Annual County Senior Safety Forum from June 13-16. This year's forum, which can be joined online or viewed on live stream at County senior centers, will be a series of informative and fun sessions discussing “Staying Connected Safely.”
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County Launches First-Ever LGBTQ+ Community Survey for ‘Pride Month’
Montgomery County is continuing its celebration of June as “Pride Month” with the release of its first-ever survey of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Questioning (LGBTQ+) residents. The survey will collect anonymous information about health and wellness, access to resources and services, experiences of discrimination and other aspects of residents’ life in the community. The deadline to complete the survey is Friday, July 15.
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Free Six-Week Diabetes Management Program Starts Wed., June 22, at Germantown Library
The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services, in partnership with the Maryland Living Well Center of Excellence, will offer a free community-based Diabetes Self-Management Program beginning Wednesday, June 22. The six-week series will be held from 5-7 p.m. at the Germantown Library.
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Third Quarter Updates of Climate Action Plan Implementation Include Progress on More Than 70 Recommendations
Montgomery County has released the third-quarter updates of its Fiscal Year 2022 Climate Work Plan that highlights the progress to implement actions in the County’s Climate Action Plan. The County has continued to make progress on more than 70 actions to help reach the goals of the plan.
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Montgomery Parks to Host Special Events Throughout June
Montgomery Parks will host a full month of special events in June that celebrate Father’s Day, Juneteenth, Pride Month and highlight the County’s outstanding parks.
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County to Host 25th Juneteenth Free Celebration on Saturday, June 18, with Events at BlackRock Center in Germantown
Montgomery County’s 25th Juneteenth Celebration will be held at the BlackRock Center for the Arts from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. on Saturday, June 18. This will mark the first official observance of Juneteenth as both a national and County paid holiday.
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Three County Departments to Cohost ‘CDL Job Fair’ on Saturday, June 11
A job fair for holders of Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDL licenses) and for individuals who would like to pursue earning a CDL license to get jobs with Montgomery County will be held from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, June 11, at the County Executive Office Building in Rockville. The job fair will offer details on CDL-related jobs, and other positions, with the County’s Department of Transportation, the Department of Alcohol Beverage Services and the Department of General Services.
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