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Charter Review Commission - December 2025

Council Events Monthly Charter Review Commission meeting: 8:00 a.m. - I. Administrative Matters, Acknowledgment of a Quorum , Approval of Agenda , Approval of minutes of November 12, 2025, meeting, 8:05 a.m. - II. Speaker: Michael J. Coveyou, Director of the Montgomery County Department of Finance , Remarks , Question and answer session, Topics: (1) Charter Section 310 – Surplus (5% cap on General Fund surplus): Discussion of a possible Charter amendment that would establish a minimum requirement for total reserves as well as policies and procedures for accessing those reserves. (A copy of Section 310 is included in Attachment 1. (2) Ballot initiative petition to revise Charter Section 305 – Approval of the Budget, 8:50 a.m. - III. Budget Reserves Workgroup (Commissioners Naftal, Persh, Presman and Nachtsheim), Discussion led by workgroup, Background: Currently, the County has two main reserve funds: (1) the Unrestricted General Fund Balance (UGFB) which governed by the 5% cap in Charter Section… Online Location: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81841357341?pwd=u9M9vkk7MlI6ZBmAZabsObbmfHjw4u.1. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Contact Name: Stephen Mathany. Event Information Phone: 2407777905. Event Information Email: stephen.mathany@montgomerycountymd.gov. Cost: 0. Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM. Council Office Building, 4th Floor, 100 Maryland Ave. Rockville, MD Zoom Link Password: 368106. For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.

Sign Review Board

Boards, Committees and Commissions Microsoft Teams Need help? Join the meeting now Meeting ID: 219 520 235 061 97 Passcode: nT76Dv2v ________________________________________ Dial in by phone +1 443-692-5768,813468035# United States, Baltimore Find a local number Phone conference ID: 813 468 035# For organizers: Meeting options | Reset dial-in PIN. Online Location: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZmMwODA4YTAtODYyZC00NTlkLThmMDYtYTEwZDZmYTMwZTMz%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%226e01b1f9-b1e5-4073-ac97-778069a0ad64%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2280a267fb-5f9b-4cb9-b601-2a0674e3eaeb%22%7d. Event Information Email: roger.waterstreet@montgomerycountymd.gov. Contact Name: Roger Waterstreet. Event Information Phone: 2407776254. Boards: Sign Review Board. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Age: Adult. Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM. For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.

Sign Review Board Meeting

Events The Sign Review Board meets virtually at 8:30 a.m. on Microsoft Teams. Join the meeting now, Meeting ID: 219 520 235 061 97, Passcode: nT76Dv2v, Dial in by phone, +1 443-692-5768,813468035# United States, Baltimore, Find a local number, Phone conference ID: 813 468 035#. Online Location: Microsoft Teams. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Government. Age: Adult. Contact Name: Roger Waterstreet. Event Information Phone: 240-777-6254. Event Information Email: Roger.Waterstreet@MontgomeryCountyMD.gov. Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM. For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.

Interfaith Works Food Pantry (Rockville HUB)

Food Category: Food Distribution. Access: Walk-In. Service to Specific Population. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Rockville. Event Information Phone: 667-423-4566. Event Information Email: hubcoordinator@iworksmc.org. Cost: Free. Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:15 PM. 751 Twinbrook Pkwy Interfaith Works Essential Needs Center.

Rockville Help Requests for Food (By Phone Only)

Food Delivery-only pantry serving Rockville residents, 3-5 days' supply of food, shelf-stable items plus eggs, cheese, chopped meat or chicken. Must live in service area (see map on website). Call and leave a message. Food Organizations: Rockville Help Incorporated. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Rockville. Event Information Phone: 301-564-0800. Event Information Email: rockvillemdhelp@gmail.com. Cost: Free to those in service area. Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Board of Appeals Hearings

Boards, Committees and Commissions Please check the Board of Appeals web link for current agendas and up to date information. https://montgomerycountymd.gov/boa/meeting.html. Event Information Email: boa@montgomerycountymd.gov. Contact Name: BOA Staff. Event Information Phone: 240-777-6600. Boards: Board of Appeals. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. East County. MidCounty. Rockville. Silver Spring. Upcounty. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Davidson Memorial Hearing Room 100 Maryland Avenue, 2nd Floor Rockville, MD 20850. For more info visit montgomerycountymd.gov.

(By Appointment Only) Mid-County United Ministries Inc. Food Pantry Distribution

Food MUM's full choice food pantry is open on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:30am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm by APPOINTMENTS ONLY and ONLY to residents who live in zipcodes 20853, 20895, 20896, 20901, 20902, 20906, 20910, and 20912. Neighbors can call 301-929-8675 to make an appointment, email us at office@mumhelp.org or sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090D48AFAA2EA1FA7-50299288-august#/Remember to bring your reusable bags to your appointment. Food Organizations: Mid-County United Ministries Inc. Category: Community Events. Access: By Appointment Only. Documentation Required. Service to Specific Population. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: MidCounty. Event Information Phone: 3019298675. Event Information Email: office@mumhelp.org. Cost: free. Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM. Westfield South Building (near the Wheaton Mall) 11002 Veirs Mill Road, Suite 710 Wheaton, Maryland 20902. For more info visit mumhelp.org.

Appointments for help with public benefits - HHS Navigation Program

Gilchrist Center Are you struggling financially? Do you need help with public benefits? Food assistance (SNAP) , Financial assistance. , Health care (even if you do not have immigration status) , Help paying utility bills. Call Trica Young at 240-777-1582 to make an appointment. For additional information click HERE. Category: Health. Event Information Phone: 2407771582. Cost: FREE. Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Gaithersburg Library, 2nd Floor 18330 Montgomery Village Ave. Gaithersburg, MD 20879.

(By Appointment Only) Manna Market

Food Food Organizations: Manna Food Center Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: East County. Silver Spring. Event Information Phone: 301 424 1130. Event Information Email: referral@mannafood.org. Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. 12301 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20904. For more info visit www.mannafood.org.

Manna Market

Food Participants are provided with bags to shop for shelf-stable items, fresh vegetables, and protein. Participants should bring their proof of address (ID, lease, letter, etc.) Parking available. Food Organizations: Manna Food Center Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Silver Spring. East County. Event Information Phone: 301 424 1130. Event Information Email: referral@mannafood.org. Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. 12301 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20904. For more info visit www.mannafood.org.

In-Person Conversation Class

Gilchrist Center Do you want to practice speaking English? Learn new vocabulary? Have fun? Join us! Classes are offered year-round for intermediate and advanced speakers. No registration is required! Category: Educational Class. Age: Adult. Contact Name: Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center. Event Information Phone: 2407774940. Cost: FREE. Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM. Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center - Gaithersburg 18330 Montgomery Village Ave, 2nd Floor. Gaithersburg, MD 20879. For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.

Olney Help Food Pantry

Food No in person distribution. Everything is delivered. We serve zip codes 20832, 20833,20860, 20861, 20862 and a very small portion of 20855 Call 301-774-4334 for information or email help@olneyhelp.org. No documentation is required. We do need confidential family information and location information. Appointments are scheduled several days in advance. Deliveries are usually Mon - Friday between 1 pm and 6 pm. Different times may be available. Food Organizations: Olney Help Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Pre-packaged boxes. Age: Family. Adult. Seniors. Area: MidCounty. Event Information Phone: 301-774-4334. Event Information Email: help@olneyhelp.org. Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM. All food is delivered to homes.

(By Appointment Only) Food Pantry Distribution

Food MUM's full choice food pantry is open on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:30am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm by APPOINTMENTS ONLY and ONLY to residents who live in zipcodes 20853, 20895, 20896, 20901, 20902, 20906, 20910, and 20912. Neighbors can call 301-929-8675 to make an appointment, email us at office@mumhelp.org or sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090D48AFAA2EA1FA7-50299288-august#/Remember to bring your reusable bags to your appointment. Food Organizations: Mid-County United Ministries Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Documentation Required. Service to Specific Population. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: MidCounty. Event Information Phone: 3019298675. Event Information Email: office@mumhelp.org. Cost: free. Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Westfield South Building (near the Wheaton Mall) 11002 Veirs Mill Road, Suite 710 Wheaton, Maryland 20902. For more info visit mumhelp.org.

The Upcounty Hub Drive-Thru Distributions

Food Category: Food Distribution. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Pre-packaged boxes. Age: Family. Area: Upcounty. Event Information Phone: 2409121077. Event Information Email: info@theupcountyhub.org. Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM. South Lake Elementary School 18201 Contour Rd Gaithersburg MD 20882.

People’s Community Baptist Church Food Distribution

East County Regional Services Center Food Distribution. Category: Food Distribution. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: East County. Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM. 31 Norwood Road Silver Spring 20905.

In-Person Conversation Class for Beginners

Gilchrist Center Do you want to practice speaking English? Learn new vocabulary? Have fun? Join us! Classes are offered year-round for intermediate and advanced speakers. No registration is required! Category: Educational Class. Age: Adult. Contact Name: Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center. Event Information Phone: 2407774940. Cost: FREE. Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM. Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center 11002 Veirs Mill Rd, Suite 506, Wheaton, MD. For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.

(By Appointment Only) Montgomery College, Germantown Campus (GERM)

Food Food Organizations: Manna Food Center Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged boxes. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Upcounty. Bethesda/Chevy Chase. Event Information Phone: 301 424 1130. Event Information Email: referral@mannafood.org. Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM. 20200 Observation Drive, Germantown, MD 20876 Parking lot 1 - Next to the bus stop (Enter via Route 118/Germantown Rd). For more info visit www.mannafood.org.

Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Commission, Policies and Programs Committee

Boards, Committees and Commissions Join Zoom Meeting https://montgomerycountymd-gov.zoom.us/j/81988803548?pwd=SLo3dPfBosUtoOsGeOwgrWIXpSJPJr.1 Meeting ID: 819 8880 3548 Passcode: 547563 --- One tap mobile +13017158592,81988803548#,,*547563# US (Washington DC) The IDD Commission includes 25 members, including individuals from the intellectual and developmental disability community, service providers and service agencies, and the Commission on People with Disabilities, who will be focusing on promoting direct communication among families, support staff, private and public organizations and the public about programs and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The commission will also provide educational programs, identify current gaps in services and provide advice and recommendations on best practices to the County and the County Executive. Online Location: https://montgomerycountymd-gov.zoom.us/j/81988803548?pwd=SLo3dPfBosUtoOsGeOwgrWIXpSJPJr.1. Event Information Email: Crystel.britto@montgomerycountymd.gov. Contact Name: Crystel Britto. Event Information Phone: 240-777-4570. Boards: Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Commission. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. East County. MidCounty. Rockville. Silver Spring. Upcounty. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.

(By Appointment Only) Manna Choice Market at the Grove (USG)

Food Food Organizations: Manna Food Center Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Rockville. MidCounty. Bethesda/Chevy Chase. Event Information Phone: 301 424 1130. Event Information Email: referral@mannafood.org. Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM. 9631 Gudelsky Drive, USG Lot 2, Rockville, MD 20850 BSE Building IV, Room G318. For more info visit www.mannafood.org.

(By Appointment Only) Manna Choice Market at the Grove!

Food USG is proud to partner with Manna Food Center to offer Manna Choice Market at the Grove! On the second Wednesday of every month, students and their families will be able to access our market to select fresh produce and other perishable and nonperishable healthy foods. Participants must be Montgomery County Residents. All participants must be signed up at least 24 hours prior to arriving at the market. Participants must contact (301) 424-1130 to save their spot. Please remember to bring your reusable bags. Community patrons should park in Lot 2 on campus and take a ticket upon entry. Parking validations will be given at the market and are valid for one hour. Please note that vehicles not parked in gated lots may receive a citation. View the USG Campus Map for more information. Food Organizations: Manna Food Center Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Mobile Market. Age: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Rockville. MidCounty. Silver Spring. Bethesda/Chevy Chase. Upcounty. East County. Event Information Phone: 301-424-1130. Event Information Email: usg-groveressentials@umd.edu. Cost: Free! Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM. 9631 Gudelsky Drive Rockville, MD 20850 Biomedical Sciences & Engineering Building Ground floor, room G318. For more info visit shadygrove.umd.edu.

Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Commission, December Planning Meeting

Boards, Committees and Commissions Zoom Meeting https://montgomerycountymd-gov.zoom.us/j/84616348853?pwd=n6BUB2tFZqlz9JAZfCKshLgBDJfxTQ.1 Meeting ID: 846 1634 8853 Passcode: 977173 --- One tap mobile +13017158592,84616348853#,,*977173# US (Washington DC) The IDD Commission includes 25 members, including individuals from the intellectual and developmental disability community, service providers and service agencies, and the Commission on People with Disabilities, who will be focusing on promoting direct communication among families, support staff, private and public organizations and the public about programs and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The commission will also provide educational programs, identify current gaps in services and provide advice and recommendations on best practices to the County and the County Executive. Online Location: https://montgomerycountymd-gov.zoom.us/j/84616348853?pwd=n6BUB2tFZqlz9JAZfCKshLgBDJfxTQ.1. Event Information Email: Crystel.britto@montgomerycountymd.gov. Contact Name: Crystel Britto. Event Information Phone: 240-777-4570. Boards: Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Commission. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. MidCounty. East County. Rockville. Silver Spring. Upcounty. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM. For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.

Kings & Priest’s Court International Ministries Food Distribution

East County Regional Services Center Food Distribution. Category: Food Distribution. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: East County. Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. 520 Randolph Rd Silver Spring, MD 20904.

Gaithersburg HELP Pantry Pickup (By appointment only M_F)

Food Pantry pickup M-F by appointment only. Closed on holidays. Distribution is late afternoon and times vary day to day. Call our voicemail system any time 24/7 and leave a message. Our volunteers will call you back to schedule an appointment. Typical wait time is 1 working day. Identification and proof of address is required. Caller must live in our service area. A map is available at www.gaithersburghelp.org…. Our service area includes all of zip codes 20877, 20878, 20879, 20880, and 20886, plus parts of: ……20850 (west of Shady Grove Rd and north of Piney Meetinghouse Rd), ……20855 (west of Redland Rd/Muncaster Rd), ……20882 (south of Brink Rd and west of Olney-Laytonsville Rd). Food Organizations: Gaithersburg HELP Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Documentation Required. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: MidCounty. Event Information Phone: 301-216-2510. Cost: Free. Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM. 301 Muddy Branch Road Gaithersburg, MD 20878. For more info visit www.gaithersburghelp.org.

Gaithersburg Middle School (GMS)

Food Outside, in the parking lot by the cafeteria. Participants should bring a proof of address (ID, lease, letter, etc.). Food Organizations: Manna Food Center Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged boxes. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Upcounty. Event Information Phone: 301 424 1130. Event Information Email: referral@mannafood.org. Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. 2 Teachers Way, Gaithersburg, MD 20877. For more info visit www.mannafood.org.

Kingdom Cares East County Hub Food Distribution

Food Food Organizations: Other. Category: Food Distribution. Access: Walk-In. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Adult. Seniors. Area: East County. Event Information Phone: 301-679-1100 ext 0528. Event Information Email: twilliams@kingdom.global. Cost: Free. Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Windsor Court and Tower Apartments 13900 Castle Blvd.

FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS- WINDSOR COURT AND TOWER APARTMENTS

East County Initiative Category: Health. Food Distribution. Area: East County. Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM. 13900 CASTLE BLVD.

Commission on People with Disabilities

Boards, Committees and Commissions Agendas are available 7 days prior to the meeting date. Visit https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/HHS-Program/ADS/CPWD/CPWDAgenda.html#agenda Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7390017153 If you want to call into the meeting, call 301-715-8592, use Meeting ID 739 001 7153 followed by #. Online Location: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7390017153. Event Information Email: Betsy.Luecking@montgomerycountymd.gov. Contact Name: Betsy Luecking, Staff Liaison. Event Information Phone: 240-418-4865. Boards: Commission on People with Disabilities. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Age: Adult. Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM. For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.

Committee Evaluation and Review Board

Boards, Committees and Commissions The Committee Evaluation and Review Board evaluates the current system of boards, committees, and commissions. Issues addressed by the committee may include length of terms, number of consecutive terms that can be served by a member, conflict of interest standards, and methods used for advertising vacancies. Online Location: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3aco3gUQgcEBfnSfxlnS3FLfMoI3l-AGAh5SLEuvHXdyE1%40thread.tacv2/1724864022718?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%226e01b1f9-b1e5-4073-ac97-778069a0ad64%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22496fa612-4e04-434f-be83-6dc49a19788c%22%7d. Event Information Email: beth.gochrach@montgomerycountymd.gov. Contact Name: Beth Gochrach. Event Information Phone: 240-777-2528. Boards: Committee Evaluation and Review Board. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. County Executive. Age: Adult. Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.

Montgomery Cares Advisory Board

Boards, Committees and Commissions The Board's mission is to advise and recommend policies that ensure access to high quality, efficient health care and related services for low-income, uninsured and under insured County residents. Online Location: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_M2M0NWYwOWMtMzQzMC00ZTA4LWFhNmMtNjFlMTU3NjgwZjEy%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%226e01b1f9-b1e5-4073-ac97-778069a0ad64%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2292592d77-0ca1-4f07-83fa-c7519683bdd3%22%7d. Event Information Email: ashley.miller@montgomerycountymd.gov. Contact Name: Ashley Miller. Event Information Phone: (240)-672-4931. Boards: Montgomery Cares Program Advisory Board. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM. For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.

Pro Bono Legal Clinics

Gilchrist Center Meet for A One-on-One Consultation with an Attorney For FREE! 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. , Sign in: 6:00pm – 6:30pm/Last Consult 8:30pm (Space is limited) , Legal advice in civil cases for low-income Montgomery County residents. No appointment necessary (walk-in). For additional information click HERE. Event Information Phone: 301-424-7651. Cost: FREE. Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM. 11002 Veirs Mill Road. Suite 506, Wheaton, MD 20902. For more info visit barmont.org.

Commission on Children and Youth December Meeting

Boards, Committees and Commissions The Commission on Children and Youth December's meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 10. Our guest speaker will be the Executive Director from a thriving nonprofit in Montgomery County. As we close out the calendar year and look towards the next year, we will continue to work towards developing recommendations for making Montgomery County youth more resilient. Online Location: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NDNhYWM4OTQtZjJjMi00YWEzLWJkODMtZDhiMDk5MmI0NjZi%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%226e01b1f9-b1e5-4073-ac97-778069a0ad64%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22de2fa4d4-1208-482b-9fc8-ea1052f61817%22%7d. Event Information Email: jameela.hyland@montgomerycountymd.gov. Contact Name: Jameela Hyland. Event Information Phone: 301-461-4430. Boards: Commission on Children and Youth. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Age: Teens. Adult. Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM. For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.

Virtual Public Hearing on the Flower Avenue Separated Bike Lanes Project

DOT Events On Wednesday, Dec. 10, at 6:30 p.m. the Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will hold a virtual public hearing to discuss the proposed Flower Avenue Separated Bike Lanes project in Takoma Park. The public will have an opportunity to provide testimony and ask questions. The Flower Avenue Separated Bike Lanes Project will add a low-stress bikeway along Flower Avenue between Arliss Street and Piney Branch Road (MD 320) and will also improve traffic and pedestrian safety. This facility will help to provide connections for cyclists to the future Purple Line station at Arliss Street. At the public hearing, MCDOT will present project details, costs, and the project schedule. MCDOT will also obtain public testimony and answer questions. Public input is encouraged and may influence the final design of the project. Please register online to attend the hearing. After registering, the Zoom platform will send attendees an email containing the Zoom link and passcode needed to attend the virtual… Online Location: Please register to attend: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/dot-dte/projects/FlowerAvenueBikeLanes/index.html. Category: Public Safety. Transportation. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Silver Spring. Contact Name: Khursheed Bilgrami. Event Information Phone: 240-777-7266. Event Information Email: Khursheed.Bilgrami@montgomerycountymd.gov. Cost: n/a. Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM. For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.

Committee Against Hate Violence monthly meeting

Boards, Committees and Commissions Committee Against Hate Violence monthly December meeting The meeting will be held in-person at the: Large Conference Room Office of Human Rights 21 Maryland Avenue, Suite 331 (Rockville Library 3rd Floor) Rockville, Maryland 20850. Event Information Email: Anis.Ahmed@montgomerycountymd.gov. Contact Name: Anis Ahmed. Event Information Phone: 240-777-8454. Boards: Committee Against Hate/Violence. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Area: Rockville. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Large Conference Room Office of Human Rights 21 Maryland Avenue, Suite 331 (Rockville Library 3rd Floor) Rockville, Maryland 20850. For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.

Committee Against Hate/Violence

Boards, Committees and Commissions This meeting will be held in person. In-person meetings will be held at the Large Conference Room, Office of Human Rights, 21 Maryland Avenue, Suite 330, (3rd Floor of the Rockville Library Building), Rockville, Maryland 20850. Meeting places are subject to change. Meeting date(s) are also subject to change due to observance of religious holidays and inclement weather conditions. Event Information Email: anis.ahmed@montgomerycountymd.gov. Contact Name: Anis Ahmed. Event Information Phone: 240-777-8454. Boards: Committee Against Hate/Violence. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. East County. MidCounty. Rockville. Silver Spring. Upcounty. Age: Family. Seniors. Adult. Teens. Kids. Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. 21 Maryland Avenue Rockville, MD 20850. For more info visit montgomerycountymd.gov.

Library Board Retreat

Boards, Committees and Commissions Event Information Email: regina.holyfield-jewett@montgomerycountymd.gov. Contact Name: Regina Holyfield-Jewett. Event Information Phone: 240-777-0106. Boards: Library Board. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Age: Adult. Teens. Seniors. Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Rockville Memorial Library, 3rd Floor 21 Maryland Ave. Suite 310 Rockville, MD 20850. For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.

CED-MC Committee Against Hate-Violence Meeting

MCPD Events Monthly Committee Against Hate/Violence Meeting. Police Districts: Countywide. Event Type: Chief/Commander Advisory Meeting. MCPD Level of Participation: Facilitate/Present. Category: Public Safety. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. East County. MidCounty. Rockville. Silver Spring. Upcounty. Contact Name: Captain Jordan Satinsky. Event Information Email: jordan.satinsky@montgomerycountymd.gov. Event Information Phone: 2407736980. Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. 21 Maryland Avenue Rockville, MD 20850.

Popcorn Mastermind

Montgomery County Business Center Facilitated by: Rod Bourn, Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Outreach Director Join us for an amazing exercise to help deal with the biggest problem you're currently facing! Participants rapidly exchange ideas, tackle challenges, and brainstorm solutions in a high-energy environment to develop innovative solutions to their toughest current business issues. All walk away with a list of remarkable feedback from which they can immediately take action. You will also get information on the upcoming Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program! Category: Business. Educational Class. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. East County. MidCounty. Rockville. Silver Spring. Upcounty. Contact Name: Ken White. Event Information Email: info@marylandbcc.org. Cost: Free. Thursday, December 11, 2025, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM. Greater Silver Spring Chamber of Commerce 8601 Georgia Avenue #203 Silver Spring, MD 20910. For more info visit popcorn-mastermind-dec25.eventbrite.com.

Rainbow CDC Food Distribution

East County Regional Services Center This is an appointment only event. Please call Rainbow CDC first (301) 625-2561. Category: Food Distribution. Age: Family. Seniors. Adult. Teens. Kids. Area: East County. Contact Name: Appt. Only Please Call First. Event Information Phone: (301) 625-2561. Thursday, December 11, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. 2120 Industrial Pkwy Silver Spring, MD.

Appointments for help with public benefits - HHS Navigation Program

Gilchrist Center Are you struggling financially? Do you need help with public benefits? Food assistance (SNAP) , Financial assistance. , Health care (even if you do not have immigration status) , Help paying utility bills. Call Trica Young at 240-777-1582 to make an appointment. For additional information click HERE. Category: Health. Event Information Phone: 2407771582. Cost: FREE. Thursday, December 11, 2025, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM. 11002 Veirs Mill Road. Suite 506, Wheaton, MD 20902.

(By Appointment Only) Food Pantry Distribution

Food Food Organizations: Rainbow Community Development Center Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Age: Family. Area: East County. Event Information Phone: 3016252561. Event Information Email: info@rainbowcdc.org. Cost: 0. Thursday, December 11, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Set navigation for 12120 Tech Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904, next to Caliber Collision Auto Repair.

Interfaith Works Food Pantry (Rockville HUB)

Food Category: Food Distribution. Access: Walk-In. Service to Specific Population. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Rockville. Event Information Phone: 667-423-4566. Event Information Email: hubcoordinator@iworksmc.org. Cost: Free. Thursday, December 11, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:15 PM. 751 Twinbrook Pkwy Interfaith Works Essential Needs Center.

Rockville Help Requests for Food (By Phone Only)

Commission on Aging, Public Policy

Boards, Committees and Commissions The Public Policy Committee advocates for policies, programs, and proposals at the local, State, and Federal level that positively affect the lives of Montgomery County's older adults. Online Location: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82549737756?pwd=zTudey8L3f1SXGf5oW7m3wWgbUys9z.1. Event Information Email: tremayne.jones@montgomerycountymd.gov. Contact Name: Tremayne Jones. Event Information Phone: 240-777-1262. Boards: Commission on Aging. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Age: Adult. Seniors. Thursday, December 11, 2025, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM. For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.

DPS Outreach at Wheaton Community Recreation Center

Events DPS staff will be available to answer permitting questions and provide info about programs and services. Category: Government. Contact Name: Sonya Burke. Event Information Phone: 240-777-6272. Event Information Email: sonya.burke@montgomerycountymd.gov. Thursday, December 11, 2025, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM. 11701 Georgia Avenue at Wheaton Community Center. For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.

(By Appointment Only) Mid-County United Ministries Inc. Food Pantry Distribution

Food MUM's full choice food pantry is open on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:30am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm by APPOINTMENTS ONLY and ONLY to residents who live in zipcodes 20853, 20895, 20896, 20901, 20902, 20906, 20910, and 20912. Neighbors can call 301-929-8675 to make an appointment, email us at office@mumhelp.org or sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090D48AFAA2EA1FA7-50299288-august#/Remember to bring your reusable bags to your appointment. Food Organizations: Mid-County United Ministries Inc. Category: Community Events. Access: By Appointment Only. Documentation Required. Service to Specific Population. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: MidCounty. Event Information Phone: 3019298675. Event Information Email: office@mumhelp.org. Cost: free. Thursday, December 11, 2025, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM. Westfield South Building (near the Wheaton Mall) 11002 Veirs Mill Road, Suite 710 Wheaton, Maryland 20902. For more info visit mumhelp.org.

Virtual Montgomery County Incubators Open House - December

Montgomery County Business Center We are excited to announce the launch of our Virtual Incubators Open House series! These sessions are designed to provide an overview of the Montgomery County Innovation Centers, including: , The industry focus of each incubator, The intake and evaluation process, Answers to frequently asked questions from prospective tenants and partners, Our goal is to streamline communications and give you the opportunity to learn more about our incubators, whether you are considering joining or simply want to better understand the resources we provide. Upcoming Sessions, Monday, October 20 – 10:00 AM ET – Register Here, Thursday, November 20 – 10:00 AM ET – Register Here, Thursday, December 11 – 10:00 AM ET – Register Here, Registration is required to receive the Zoom link. Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email with details on how to join. We look forward to welcoming you to one of our upcoming Open House sessions and sharing how the Innovation Centers can support your business journey. Category: Business. Age: Adult. Seniors. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. East County. MidCounty. Rockville. Silver Spring. Upcounty. Contact Name: Alicia Chavez. Event Information Email: alicia.chavez@montgomerycountymd.gov. Thursday, December 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. For more info visit us02web.zoom.us.

(By Appointment Only) Manna Market

Food Food Organizations: Manna Food Center Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: East County. Silver Spring. Event Information Phone: 301 424 1130. Event Information Email: referral@mannafood.org. Thursday, December 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. 12301 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20904. For more info visit www.mannafood.org.

Hope Center (Gaithersburg Hub) Choice Pantry [Appointment Only]

Food Our Choice Pantry provides shelf-stable items, fresh vegetables, and protein to support your household needs. To schedule an appointment, please call or text us at (240) 229-9642. If we’re unable to answer, kindly leave your name, phone number, and preferred appointment time. We aim to return all calls the same day, and always within 24 hours. When arriving for your appointment, please bring: A bag for your groceries At this time, the pantry is available for Gaithersburg residents only. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Family. Area: Upcounty. Event Information Phone: 240-229-9642. Event Information Email: hope@senecacreek.org. Thursday, December 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. 13 Firstfield Rd Gaithersburg, MD 20878. For more info visit senecacreek.org.

Manna Market

Food Participants are provided with bags to shop for shelf-stable items, fresh vegetables, and protein. Participants should bring their proof of address (ID, lease, letter, etc.) Parking available. Food Organizations: Manna Food Center Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Silver Spring. East County. Event Information Phone: 301 424 1130. Event Information Email: referral@mannafood.org. Thursday, December 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. 12301 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20904. For more info visit www.mannafood.org.

Seniors Holiday Brunch

REC-Events Celebrate the winter season with MoCoRec with this special holiday brunch! There will be music, dancing, food, and fun and games for all to enjoy. Category: Seniors. Community Events. Parks & Recreation. Age: Seniors. Area: Silver Spring. Thursday, December 11, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Gwendolyn E. Coffield Community Recreation Center. For more info visit mdmontgomeryctyweb.myvscloud.com.

Olney Help Food Pantry

Food No in person distribution. Everything is delivered. We serve zip codes 20832, 20833,20860, 20861, 20862 and a very small portion of 20855 Call 301-774-4334 for information or email help@olneyhelp.org. No documentation is required. We do need confidential family information and location information. Appointments are scheduled several days in advance. Deliveries are usually Mon - Friday between 1 pm and 6 pm. Different times may be available. Food Organizations: Olney Help Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Pre-packaged boxes. Age: Family. Adult. Seniors. Area: MidCounty. Event Information Phone: 301-774-4334. Event Information Email: help@olneyhelp.org. Thursday, December 11, 2025, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM. All food is delivered to homes.

(By Appointment Only) Food Pantry Distribution

Food MUM's full choice food pantry is open on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:30am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm by APPOINTMENTS ONLY and ONLY to residents who live in zipcodes 20853, 20895, 20896, 20901, 20902, 20906, 20910, and 20912. Neighbors can call 301-929-8675 to make an appointment, email us at office@mumhelp.org or sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090D48AFAA2EA1FA7-50299288-august#/Remember to bring your reusable bags to your appointment. Food Organizations: Mid-County United Ministries Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Documentation Required. Service to Specific Population. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: MidCounty. Event Information Phone: 3019298675. Event Information Email: office@mumhelp.org. Cost: free. Thursday, December 11, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Westfield South Building (near the Wheaton Mall) 11002 Veirs Mill Road, Suite 710 Wheaton, Maryland 20902. For more info visit mumhelp.org.

(By Appointment Only) Manna Market

Food Food Organizations: Manna Food Center Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: East County. Silver Spring. Event Information Phone: 301 424 1130. Event Information Email: referral@mannafood.org. Thursday, December 11, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM. 12301 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20904. For more info visit www.mannafood.org.

Manna Market

Food Participants are provided with bags to shop for shelf-stable items, fresh vegetables, and protein. Participants should bring their proof of address (ID, lease, letter, etc.) Parking available. Food Organizations: Manna Food Center Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Silver Spring. East County. Event Information Phone: 301 424 1130. Event Information Email: referral@mannafood.org. Thursday, December 11, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM. 12301 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20904. For more info visit www.mannafood.org.

(By Appointment Only) Gaithersburg Middle School (GMS)

Food Food Organizations: Manna Food Center Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged boxes. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Upcounty. Bethesda/Chevy Chase. Rockville. Event Information Phone: 301 424 1130. Event Information Email: referral@mannafood.org. Thursday, December 11, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. 2 Teachers Way, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 Outside: In the parking lot by the cafeteria. For more info visit www.mannafood.org.

Gaithersburg HELP Pantry Pickup (By appointment only M_F)

Food Pantry pickup M-F by appointment only. Closed on holidays. Distribution is late afternoon and times vary day to day. Call our voicemail system any time 24/7 and leave a message. Our volunteers will call you back to schedule an appointment. Typical wait time is 1 working day. Identification and proof of address is required. Caller must live in our service area. A map is available at www.gaithersburghelp.org…. Our service area includes all of zip codes 20877, 20878, 20879, 20880, and 20886, plus parts of: ……20850 (west of Shady Grove Rd and north of Piney Meetinghouse Rd), ……20855 (west of Redland Rd/Muncaster Rd), ……20882 (south of Brink Rd and west of Olney-Laytonsville Rd). Food Organizations: Gaithersburg HELP Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Documentation Required. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: MidCounty. Event Information Phone: 301-216-2510. Cost: Free. Thursday, December 11, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM. 301 Muddy Branch Road Gaithersburg, MD 20878. For more info visit www.gaithersburghelp.org.

Kingdom Cares East County Hub Food Distribution

Food Food Organizations: Other. Category: Food Distribution. Access: Walk-In. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Adult. Seniors. Area: East County. Event Information Phone: 301-679-1100 ext 0528. Event Information Email: twilliams@kingdom.global. Cost: Free. Thursday, December 11, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Greencastle Elementary School 13611 Robey Road.

FOOD DISTRIBUTION - GREENCASTLE ES

East County Initiative Category: Health. Food Distribution. Thursday, December 11, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM. 13611 ROBEY RD.

Alcohol and Other Drug Addiction Advisory Council (AODAAC)

Boards, Committees and Commissions The Alcohol and Other Drug Addiction Advisory Council (AODAAC) meets monthly to discuss and continue learning about substance use issues facing our community. AODAAC provides guidance to the County Executive and County Council to identify alcohol and other drug prevention and treatment needs in Montgomery County and reviews the County's efforts to address those needs. The Alcohol and Other Drug Addiction Advisory Council (AODAAC) meets monthly to discuss and continue learning about substance use issues facing our community. AODAAC provides guidance to the County Executive and County Council to identify alcohol and other drug prevention and treatment needs in Montgomery County and reviews the County's efforts to address those needs. Microsoft Teams Need help? Join the meeting now Meeting ID: 234 283 993 754 6 Passcode: 33aH7WL6 Dial in by phone +1 443-692-5768,921174721# United States, Baltimore Find a local number Phone conference ID: 921 174 721# For organizers: Meeting options | Reset dial-in PIN. Online Location: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NjE2MDVkM2ItNDg1Ny00YjEyLWJiMmQtNzM4Njk1NTdkZWI3%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%226e01b1f9-b1e5-4073-ac97-778069a0ad64%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22dcb0e292-e62e-4e7d-90a4-335b5d1c4f49%22%7d. Event Information Email: AODAAC@montgomerycountymd.gov. Contact Name: Pamela Abramson. Event Information Phone: 240-777-1599. Boards: Alcohol and Other Drug Addiction Advisory Council. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Age: Adult. Seniors. Thursday, December 11, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Tree of Hope 30 Courthouse Square Rockville, MD 20850. For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.

Administrative Charging Committee Meeting

Boards, Committees and Commissions Online Location: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83630322133. Event Information Email: laura.byers@montgomerycountymd.gov. Contact Name: Laura Byers. Event Information Phone: 240-777-2587. Boards: Administrative Charging Committee. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. East County. MidCounty. Rockville. Silver Spring. Upcounty. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Thursday, December 11, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM. For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.

Dickerson Area Facilities Implementation Group (DAFIG) Meeting

Boards, Committees and Commissions Meetings are held Quarterly in March, June, September, and December on the second Tuesday of the month. Meetings are Hybrid (In-person and Virtual) In-person at Gothic Barn 20900 Martinsburg Road, Dickerson, MD 20842 , Virtual via Microsoft Teams Join Microsoft Teams Meeting: Link , Call: 443-692-5768; Conference ID: 819 016 737# , , All meetings are open to the public. To confirm meeting times and location, contact David Rosenbaum at David.Rosenbaum@MontgomeryCountyMD.gov or 240-777-6571. , Sign language interpreter services will be provided upon request with notice as far in advance as possible, but no less than five business days prior to the meeting. If you need this or other services or aids to participate in a Dickerson Area Facilities Implementation Group meeting, contact David Rosenbaum at David.Rosenbaum@MontgomeryCountyMD.gov or 240-777-6571. Online Location: Teams link in description. Event Information Email: David.Rosenbaum@MontgomeryCountyMD.gov. Contact Name: David Rosenbaum. Event Information Phone: 443-692-5768. Boards: Dickerson Area Facilities Implementation Group. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Environmental Protection. Recycling. Area: Upcounty. Age: Adult. Seniors. Thursday, December 11, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM. Gothic Barn 20900 Martinsburg Road, Dickerson, MD 20842. For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.

Fire and Emergency Services Commission Meeting

Boards, Committees and Commissions The Fire and Emergency Services Commission regularly meets on the second Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. except for County holidays or closing. Meetings will be held in the lobby conference rooms of the PSHQ, located at 100 Edison Park Drive, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878. All meetings are conducted in accordance with the Maryland Open Meetings Act. Notice of cancellation or schedule/location change will be posted on this website. Please be advised that, henceforth, notice of Fire and Emergency Service Commission meeting date, time and place, as well as agenda, will be publicly posted at MCFRS - Fire and Emergency Services Commission (montgomerycountymd.gov) pursuant to Sec. 3-302(c)(3)(ii) of the Maryland Open Meetings Act. Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 846 3794 1540 Passcode: F3SC2022. Online Location: https://mcfrs.zoom.us/j/84637941540?pwd=UDM2VytEQ2RxR0xrcDJGUENDbS9XQT09. Event Information Email: heather.jeffrey@montgomerycountymd.gov. Contact Name: Heather Jeffrey. Event Information Phone: 240-777-2486. Boards: Fire and Emergency Services Commission. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Age: Adult. Seniors. Thursday, December 11, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Public Safety Headquarters 100 Edison Park Drive, First Floor Gaithersburg, MD 20878. For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.

Rustic Roads Advisory Committee Meeting

Boards, Committees and Commissions This is the December meeting of the Rustic Roads Advisory Committee. This is in lieu of a November meeting and a late December meeting due to conflicts with holidays. Online Location: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZTNlMzc5MjktZWQxZS00NTM3LWEzMzMtYWFjYjk3N2M4M2Ji%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%226e01b1f9-b1e5-4073-ac97-778069a0ad64%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2205e7125c-4851-4b0b-931c-d043999c14e9%22%7d. Event Information Email: chris.vanalstyne@montgomerycountymd.gov. Contact Name: Christopher Van Alstyne. Event Information Phone: 240-777-7163. Boards: Rustic Roads Advisory Committee. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Transportation. Area: Upcounty. Age: Adult. Seniors. Thursday, December 11, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. For more info visit montgomeryplanning.org.

Montgomery County Commission for Women Meeting

Commission for Women This is the monthly meeting for the Montgomery County Commission for Women. All are welcome! Though the agenda changes monthly, this is the format: 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Executive Committee Report 3. Director Report 4. Committee Reports 5. Liaison Reports 6. Old Business 7. New Business 8. Announcements. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Area: Rockville. Contact Name: Jodi Finkelstein. Event Information Phone: 240-777-8300. Event Information Email: jodi.finkelstein@montgomerycountymd.gov. Cost: free. Thursday, December 11, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. 21 Maryland Ave, Suite 330 Settlement Conference Room. For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.

CANCELLED - 25th Annual Minority Legislative Breakfast

Montgomery County Business Center Category: Community Events. Age: Adult. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. East County. MidCounty. Rockville. Silver Spring. Upcounty. Event Information Email: events@hccmc.org. Friday, December 12, 2025, 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM. For more info visit mlbmd.org.

AfriThrive Food Distribution at Aspen Hill

Food Culturally relevant Fresh produce and protein. Food Organizations: AfriThrive Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: Walk-In. Food Assistance Type: Mobile Market. Age: Adult. Family. Seniors. Area: Silver Spring. Event Information Phone: 2405655013. Event Information Email: kayla.key@afrithrive.org. Cost: Free. Friday, December 12, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM. 3132 Bel Pre Road, Aspen Hill, MD 20906.

AfriThrive Food Distribution at Aspen Hill

Interfaith Works Food Pantry (Rockville HUB)

Food Category: Food Distribution. Access: Walk-In. Service to Specific Population. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Rockville. Event Information Phone: 667-423-4566. Event Information Email: hubcoordinator@iworksmc.org. Cost: Free. Friday, December 12, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:15 PM. 751 Twinbrook Pkwy Interfaith Works Essential Needs Center.

Rockville Help Requests for Food (By Phone Only)

The Upcounty Hub Drive-Thru Distributions

Food Category: Food Distribution. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Pre-packaged boxes. Age: Family. Area: Upcounty. Event Information Phone: 2409121077. Event Information Email: info@theupcountyhub.org. Friday, December 12, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM. Apple Ridge Recreation Area 10101 Apple Ridge Rd Montgomery Village, MD 20886.

(By Appointment Only) Manna Market

Food Food Organizations: Manna Food Center Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: East County. Silver Spring. Event Information Phone: 301 424 1130. Event Information Email: referral@mannafood.org. Friday, December 12, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. 12301 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20904. For more info visit www.mannafood.org.

(By Appointment Only) Nourishing Bethesda Choice Market

Food Nourishing Bethesda Choice Market (By Appointment) Nourishing Bethesda offers appointments to shop our Choice Market that offers shelf-stable items, protein, fresh produce, bread, and other items. We serve all of the zip codes 20812, 20814, 20815, 20816, 20817, 20818, and 20896 We serve parts of zip codes 20895, 20852, 20910, and 20854 (please reach out to food@nourishingbethesda.org for more information). Please mention this posting when requesting an appointment. Food Organizations: Nourishing Bethesda. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Family. Seniors. Adult. Teens. Kids. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. Event Information Phone: (TEXT) 301-664-4630. Event Information Email: food@nourishingbethesda.org. Cost: (By Appointment) Free. Friday, December 12, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:45 PM. 5020 Battery Lane • Bethesda • MD • 20817.

Manna Market

Food Participants are provided with bags to shop for shelf-stable items, fresh vegetables, and protein. Participants should bring their proof of address (ID, lease, letter, etc.) Parking available. Food Organizations: Manna Food Center Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Silver Spring. East County. Event Information Phone: 301 424 1130. Event Information Email: referral@mannafood.org. Friday, December 12, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. 12301 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20904. For more info visit www.mannafood.org.

DPS Offices Closing Early

Events DPS offices will close early, at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 12. Apply for permits and submit construction plans online at any time. The Customer Service Lobby will reopen at 7:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 15. Category: Government. Friday, December 12, 2025, 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM. 2425 Reedie Drive, 7th Floor, Wheaton, MD 20902. For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.

Olney Help Food Pantry

Food No in person distribution. Everything is delivered. We serve zip codes 20832, 20833,20860, 20861, 20862 and a very small portion of 20855 Call 301-774-4334 for information or email help@olneyhelp.org. No documentation is required. We do need confidential family information and location information. Appointments are scheduled several days in advance. Deliveries are usually Mon - Friday between 1 pm and 6 pm. Different times may be available. Food Organizations: Olney Help Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Pre-packaged boxes. Age: Family. Adult. Seniors. Area: MidCounty. Event Information Phone: 301-774-4334. Event Information Email: help@olneyhelp.org. Friday, December 12, 2025, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM. All food is delivered to homes.

(By Appointment Only) Manna Market

Food Food Organizations: Manna Food Center Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: East County. Silver Spring. Event Information Phone: 301 424 1130. Event Information Email: referral@mannafood.org. Friday, December 12, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. 12301 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20904. For more info visit www.mannafood.org.

Hope Center (Gaithersburg Hub) Choice Pantry [Appointment Only]

Food Our Choice Pantry provides shelf-stable items, fresh vegetables, and protein to support your household needs. To schedule an appointment, please call or text us at (240) 229-9642. If we’re unable to answer, kindly leave your name, phone number, and preferred appointment time. We aim to return all calls the same day, and always within 24 hours. When arriving for your appointment, please bring: A bag for your groceries At this time, the pantry is available for Gaithersburg residents only. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Family. Area: Upcounty. Event Information Phone: 240-229-9642. Event Information Email: hope@senecacreek.org. Friday, December 12, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. 13 Firstfield Rd Gaithersburg MD 20878. For more info visit senecacreek.org.

Manna Market

Food Participants are provided with bags to shop for shelf-stable items, fresh vegetables, and protein. Participants should bring their proof of address (ID, lease, letter, etc.) Parking available. Food Organizations: Manna Food Center Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Silver Spring. East County. Event Information Phone: 301 424 1130. Event Information Email: referral@mannafood.org. Friday, December 12, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. 12301 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20904. For more info visit www.mannafood.org.

Friday Food Distribution

Food Friday afternoons food distribution. Category: Food Distribution. Access: Documentation Required. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Silver Spring. Event Information Phone: 301-442-1151. Event Information Email: stcamillusfoodpantry@gmail.com. Friday, December 12, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. 1500 St. Camillus Drive Silver Spring, MD 20903.

Gaithersburg HELP Pantry Pickup (By appointment only M_F)

Food Pantry pickup M-F by appointment only. Closed on holidays. Distribution is late afternoon and times vary day to day. Call our voicemail system any time 24/7 and leave a message. Our volunteers will call you back to schedule an appointment. Typical wait time is 1 working day. Identification and proof of address is required. Caller must live in our service area. A map is available at www.gaithersburghelp.org…. Our service area includes all of zip codes 20877, 20878, 20879, 20880, and 20886, plus parts of: ……20850 (west of Shady Grove Rd and north of Piney Meetinghouse Rd), ……20855 (west of Redland Rd/Muncaster Rd), ……20882 (south of Brink Rd and west of Olney-Laytonsville Rd). Food Organizations: Gaithersburg HELP Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Documentation Required. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: MidCounty. Event Information Phone: 301-216-2510. Cost: Free. Friday, December 12, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM. 301 Muddy Branch Road Gaithersburg, MD 20878. For more info visit www.gaithersburghelp.org.

Police Accountability Board Meeting

Boards, Committees and Commissions Online Location: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81437602787. Event Information Email: mocopabstaff@montgomerycountymd.gov. Contact Name: Laura Byers. Event Information Phone: 240-777-2530. Boards: Police Accountability Board. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. East County. MidCounty. Rockville. Silver Spring. Upcounty. Age: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Friday, December 12, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM. For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.

Teens Night Out: Laser Tag

REC-Events Join us for Teens Night Out at Long Branch CRC! Enjoy an action-packed evening of laser tag, music and fun with friends in a safe and exciting environment. Don't miss out on this high-energy night designed just for teens! Category: Community Events. Parks & Recreation. Area: Silver Spring. Friday, December 12, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Long Branch Community Recreation Center 8700 Piney Branch Road Silver Spring, MD.

Grab and Go Distribution

Food Pantry is located next to Caliber Collision Auto Repair. Get in line and stay in the vehicle. Food Organizations: Rainbow Community Development Center Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: Service to Specific Population. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Pre-packaged boxes. Age: Family. Area: East County. Event Information Phone: 3016252561. Event Information Email: info@rainbowcdc.org. Cost: 0. Saturday, December 13, 2025, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM. Set navigation for 12120 Tech Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904 Pantry is located next to Caliber Collision Auto Repair. Get in line and stay in the vehicle.

Commission on Common Ownership Communities > Community Governance Fundamentals

Boards, Committees and Commissions Directors who have been elected or appointed to a condominium, co-op, or HOA board for the first time must take this training course in order to receive a “certificate of completion” as required by the Montgomery County Code, Chapter 10B. This course is also open to unit owners interested in learning about common ownership community operations. Topics discussed will include Governing Documents, Ethics, Financial Management, Audits, Reserve Studies, Elections, Conducting Meetings, etc. This class requires approximately 4 hours. Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_s6oFUp3ZTIqqcU07dCm2Iw **Class must have a minimum of six attendees to move forward. We will notify all registrants if the class is canceled. **, Please visit our website at https://montgomerycountymd.gov/ccoc for more information. Online Location: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_s6oFUp3ZTIqqcU07dCm2Iw. Event Information Email: Nicolette.Fahs@MontgomeryCountyMD.gov. Contact Name: Nicolette Fahs. Event Information Phone: 240-777-3655. Boards: Commission on Common Ownership Communities. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. East County. MidCounty. Rockville. Silver Spring. Upcounty. Age: Adult. Saturday, December 13, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM. For more info visit montgomerycountymd.gov.

American Diversity Group’s Free Medical Clinic

East County Regional Services Center American Diversity Group’s Free Medical Clinic in East County. Category: Seniors. Health. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Teens. Kids. Area: East County. Saturday, December 13, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM. 12210 Plum Orchard Drive Silver Spring, MD 20904.

Kingdom Cares Food Distribution

East County Regional Services Center Kingdom Cares Food Distribution. Category: Food Distribution. Seniors. Age: Adult. Seniors. Area: East County. Saturday, December 13, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM. East County CRC 3310 Gateshead Manor Way Silver Spring, MD 20904.

Arleeta's Food Pantry

Food Food distribution every 2nd and 4th SATURDAY of each month. Canned, packaged, dry goods given, 1-4 bags per family, depending on family size. Proteins, starches, veggies, fruits, soups, cereals. Occasionally we have fresh items. Stop by to see us for packaged food items! Category: Food Distribution. Age: Family. Area: Silver Spring. Contact Name: Rebecca W McGinnis. Event Information Phone: 301-979-8111. Event Information Email: rgwmcginnis7@gmail.com. Cost: Free! Saturday, December 13, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Silver Spring United Methodist Church 8900 Georgia Ave. Silver Spring, MD 20910.

ICMcares Food Pantry (By appointment only)

Food Please be sure to sign up to pickup food at ICM . We have shelf-stable items in boxes + fresh vegetables. Clients should bring their own bags for the produce. We are in the building on the side next to recycling bin, parking is right there. This event is a walk up event for adults by appointment only. Click the link to sign up. Food Organizations: Islamic Center of Maryland. Category: Community Events. Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Pre-packaged boxes. Age: Adult. Seniors. Area: MidCounty. Upcounty. Event Information Email: socialservices@icomd.org. Saturday, December 13, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM. ICM metal building , (Building 1 in the front) 19411 Woodfield Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20879. For more info visit www.signupgenius.com.

Interfaith Works Food Pantry (Rockville HUB)

Food Category: Food Distribution. Access: Walk-In. Service to Specific Population. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Rockville. Event Information Phone: 667-423-4566. Event Information Email: hubcoordinator@iworksmc.org. Cost: Free. Saturday, December 13, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:15 PM. 751 Twinbrook Pkwy Interfaith Works Essential Needs Center.

Kingdom Cares East County Hub Food Distribution

Food Food Organizations: Other. Category: Food Distribution. Access: Walk-In. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Adult. Seniors. Area: East County. Event Information Phone: 301-679-1100 ext 0528. Event Information Email: twilliams@kingdom.global. Cost: Free. Saturday, December 13, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM. 3310 Gateshead Manor Way.

Rockville Help Requests for Food (By Phone Only)

FOOD DISTRIBUTION- EAST COUNTY COMMUNITY CENTER

East County Initiative Category: Health. Food Distribution. Area: East County. Saturday, December 13, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM. 3310 GATESHEAD MANOR WAY.

Food Scraps Recycling Drop-Off

Food Scraps Programs Drop-off your food scraps every week at the Downtown Silver Spring Farmers Market. Drop off the following food scraps so that they can be recycled: Coffee grounds and tea leaves (remove filters) , Cooked foods , Dairy (cheese and yogurt) , Eggshells , Fruit and vegetable scraps , Meat, fish, and bones. Category: Environmental Protection. Recycling. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Silver Spring. Contact Name: Kathy Vazquez. Event Information Phone: 2407776484. Event Information Email: Katherine.Vazquez@MontgomeryCountyMD.gov. Cost: 0. Saturday, December 13, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM. 1 Veterans Plaza Silver Spring, 20910. For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.

Free Groceries at First Baptist Church in Downtown Silver Spring

Food From 10am to 12pm every Saturday morning we are giving one bag of shelf-stable groceries to every adult. We currently do not require any documentation or proof of residency, just show up at the front door off Wayne Ave. First Baptist Church of Silver Spring. Category: Food Distribution. Access: Walk-In. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Age: Family. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Area: Silver Spring. Event Information Phone: 3017541100. Event Information Email: saraa11@verizon.net. Cost: No cost. Saturday, December 13, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Front door, First Baptist Church 828 Wayne Ave. Silver Spring, MD 20910.

Holiday Food Giveaway

Food Free drive-thru Food Giveaway. Category: Food Distribution. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Age: Family. Area: Upcounty. Event Information Phone: 3017921313. Event Information Email: dennymazz@gmail.com. Cost: Free. Saturday, December 13, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Little Free Pantry at Covenant United Methodist Church.

Saturday Food Distribution

Food Saturday mornings food distribution. Category: Food Distribution. Access: Documentation Required. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Silver Spring. Event Information Phone: 301-442-1151. Event Information Email: stcamillusfoodpantry@gmail.com. Saturday, December 13, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. 1500 St. Camillus Drive Silver Spring, MD 20903. For more info visit stcamilluschurch.org.

A CLINIC WITHOUT BORDERS- EVERY SATURDAY

East County Initiative . Category: Health. Age: Adult. Seniors. Area: East County. Silver Spring. Saturday, December 13, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. 12210 PLUM ORCHARD DR, STE 214, SILVER SPRING, MD.

Cancer in Our Community: Taking Action Together

Wellness Community Events This is a free Cancer Prevention event focused on empowering you to take action in your health! Enjoy a live food demonstration, explore free health resources, and enter to win exciting giveaways in our raffle. This event is presented in partnership with the African American Health Program and Suburban Hospital. Do not miss this opportunity to learn practical tips for healthy living and connect with community health experts. For questions about the event or if you would like to submit a question to the experts, please email margarette.acevero001@holycrosshealth.org. Category: Community Events. Educational Class. Health. Age: Family. Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Area: Silver Spring. Contact Name: Margarette Acevero. Event Information Phone: 301-557-1231. Event Information Email: margarette.acevero001@holycrosshealth.org. Cost: Free. Saturday, December 13, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. 1500 Forest Glen Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910. For more info visit www.holycrosshealth.org.

Cocoa & Crafts

REC-Events Celebrate winter and enjoy a hot cocoa bar, fun themed games and a winter wonderland photo op! Registration required by Dec. 5. For more information, contact 240-777-8050. Category: Community Events. Parks & Recreation. Age: Family. Seniors. Adult. Teens. Kids. Area: Upcounty. MidCounty. Saturday, December 13, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Ross Boddy Neighborhood Recreation Center.

Olney Help Food Pantry

Food No in person distribution. Everything is delivered. We serve zip codes 20832, 20833,20860, 20861, 20862 and a very small portion of 20855 Call 301-774-4334 for information or email help@olneyhelp.org. No documentation is required. We do need confidential family information and location information. Appointments are scheduled several days in advance. Deliveries are usually Mon - Friday between 1 pm and 6 pm. Different times may be available. Food Organizations: Olney Help Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Pre-packaged boxes. Age: Family. Adult. Seniors. Area: MidCounty. Event Information Phone: 301-774-4334. Event Information Email: help@olneyhelp.org. Saturday, December 13, 2025, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM. All food is delivered to homes.

Snowflake Festival and Games

REC-Events Enjoy arts and crafts, snowball games, cookies, hot chocolate and hot cider, and other family fun activities. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Category: Community Events. Parks & Recreation. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Upcounty. MidCounty. Saturday, December 13, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Upper County Community Recreation Center 8201 Emory Grove Road Gaithersburg, MD 20877. For more info visit mdmontgomeryctyweb.myvscloud.com.

Therapeutic Recreation Presents Santa's Workshop

REC-Events Youth with disabilities and their families are invited to visit Santa at Wheaton's North Pole and make crafts with his elves. Enjoy holiday games and treats too! Category: Parks & Recreation. Age: Kids. Teens. Family. Area: Silver Spring. MidCounty. Cost: Free. Saturday, December 13, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Wheaton Community Recreation Center 11701 Georgia Avenue Wheaton, MD 20902. For more info visit mdmontgomeryctyweb.myvscloud.com.

Creek Critters @ Rockville Science Center

Watershed Restoration Category: Environmental Protection. Age: Kids. Adult. Teens. Family. Area: Rockville. Saturday, December 13, 2025, 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM. 36 Maryland Ave C, Rockville, MD 20850.

The Future of Money - What Stablecoins Mean for Consumers & Economics

Montgomery County Business Center The Next Revolution: Digital Currency and Global Power Objective: To equip community members, students, professionals and business owners with a deeper understanding of digital currency innovations, their global economic impact and practical strategies for navigating the evolving financial landscape. Category: Educational Class. Age: Adult. Seniors. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. East County. MidCounty. Rockville. Silver Spring. Upcounty. Contact Name: Stuart Rutchik. Event Information Phone: 3012136181. Event Information Email: sturutchik@gmail.com. Cost: 0. Saturday, December 13, 2025, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Montgomery College, Science Center (Room SC-462), Rockville, MD 20850 Parking in Lots 9, 10 & 11.

Teens Night Out: College Sports Recruiting Panel

REC-Events Many teenagers dream of playing sports at the college level, but often lack the information needed to make that dream a reality. Featuring current and former college coaches and athletic directors, this panel is designed to educate both parents and teens about teh recruiting process and tuition assistance while providing valuable insight into navigating the path to collegiate athletics. Category: Parks & Recreation. Community Events. Age: Teens. Area: MidCounty. Rockville. Saturday, December 13, 2025, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Bauer Drive Community Recreation Center. For more info visit mdmontgomeryctyweb.myvscloud.com.

Snow & Ice Family Festival

REC-Events Celebrate winter at the Nancy H. Dacek North Potomac Community Recreation and Senior Center's annual Snow and Ice Fmaily Festival! Activities include roller skating, crafts, a cocoa bar, games, music and more. Participants will also have the opportunity to take photos with a snowman. Registration is required. Category: Community Events. Parks & Recreation. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Rockville. Upcounty. MidCounty. Saturday, December 13, 2025, 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM. Nancy H. Dacek North Potomac Community Recreation Center 13850 Travilah Road Rockville, MD. For more info visit mdmontgomeryctyweb.myvscloud.com.

Deck The Halls with Spaghetti and Meatballs

REC-Events Celebrate the holiday season at Deck the Halls! The Bloom at Good Hope concert will start at 5 p.m. featuring performances by Elijah Balbed and the JoGo Project, followed by a free family dinner at 6:30 p.m. Afterwards, enjoy games, s'mores, arts and crafts and a hot cocoa bar. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. This is a free event for all ages. Category: Community Events. Parks & Recreation. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: East County. Saturday, December 13, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM. Good Hope Neighborhood Recreation Center.

DECK THE HALLS WITH SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALS W/ MUSIC BY STRATHMORE

East County Initiative . Category: Parks & Recreation. Age: Adult. Teens. Kids. Family. Saturday, December 13, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. 14715 GOOD HOPE RD.

Hannukah (Chanukah)

Days of Commemoration Hanukkah (Chanukah) is celebrated by Jewish people around the world to commemorate their victory in the Maccabean War of 162 B.C. After the war, the Temple was cleansed and rededicated and the Menorah (perpetual lamp) was relit. Hanukkah means "dedication" in Hebrew. The celebration of Hanukkah is also known as the "Feast of Lights" because one of the stories told is that the oil for the lamps was sufficient only for one day but burned miraculously for eight days. Today, Jewish families celebrate Hanukkah by lighting a special Menorah with eight candles plus a ninth shammash candle (server used to light the others). The dates of the Holiday usually fall in November or December, starting on the 25th day of Kislev in the Hebrew calendar each year. Category: Holidays. Sunday, December 14, 2025 – Monday, December 22, 2025. Montgomery County, MD.

City of Light Helping Hands Food Pantry

Food We distribute culturally appropriate relevant food that support residents of diverse communities. Food Organizations: Kings & Priests Court Int'l Ministries. Category: Food Distribution. Access: Walk-In. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Pre-packaged boxes. Pre-packaged bags. Age: Family. Seniors. Adult. Teens. Kids. Area: East County. Event Information Phone: 3014676646. Event Information Email: kpciministries@gmail.com. Cost: Free. Sunday, December 14, 2025, 12:30 AM – 3:30 AM. 520 Randolph Rd Silver Spring MD 20904.

We Do Seva Inc. (GGSF) Free Food Distribution

Food Free food for families in need, currently we are serving on a bi weekly basis every other Sunday. Vegetarian meals, milk, bread, produce and non perishables til supplies last. our distribution currently is a grab and go, clients stay in their cars and we continue til we ran out of items available on that particular day. Food Organizations: Guru Gobind Singh Foundation Trust. Category: Food Distribution. Access: Walk-In. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Prepared Meals. Age: Family. Seniors. Adult. Teens. Kids. Event Information Phone: 609-751-8729. Event Information Email: shergillaman1@gmail.com. Cost: Free. Sunday, December 14, 2025, 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM. Bi weekly at GGSF 13814 Travilah Rd, Rockville 20854 Next distribution is on Sunday 5th of October. Future dates ~ Oct 19th. ~ November 2nd & 16th.

American Diversity Group’s Free Medical Clinic

East County Regional Services Center American Diversity Group’s Free Medical Clinic in East County. Category: Health. Seniors. Age: Family. Seniors. Adult. Teens. Kids. Area: East County. Sunday, December 14, 2025, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM. 12210 Plum Orchard Drive Silver Spring, MD 20904.

Rockville Help Requests for Food (By Phone Only)

Food Scraps Recycling Drop-Off

Food Scraps Programs Drop-off your food scraps every week at the Olney Farmers & Artists Market. Drop off the following food scraps so that they can be recycled: Coffee grounds and tea leaves (remove filters) , Cooked foods , Dairy (cheese and yogurt) , Eggshells , Fruit and vegetable scraps , Meat, fish, and bones. Category: Environmental Protection. Recycling. Contact Name: Kathy Vazquez. Event Information Phone: 240-777-6484. Event Information Email: Katherine.Vazquez@MontgomeryCountyMD.gov. Cost: 0. Sunday, December 14, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Olney-Sandy Spring Rd (Rt 108) at Prince Philip Drive on the Medstar Montgomery Hospital Thrift Shop grounds. For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.

Food Scraps Recycling Drop-Off

Food Scraps Programs Drop-off your food scraps every week at the Bethesda Central Farm Market. Drop off the following food scraps so that they can be recycled: Coffee grounds and tea leaves (remove filters) , Cooked foods , Dairy (cheese and yogurt) , Eggshells , Fruit and vegetable scraps , Meat, fish, and bones. Category: Environmental Protection. Recycling. Age: Kids. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. Contact Name: Kathy Vazquez. Event Information Phone: 240-777-6484. Event Information Email: Katherine.Vazquez@MontgomeryCountyMD.gov. Cost: 0. Sunday, December 14, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM. 7600 Arlington Road, Bethesda, MD 20814. For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.

White Oak Library Tai Chi

East County Regional Services Center Thai Chi. Category: Seniors. Health. Age: Seniors. Adult. Teens. Kids. Area: East County. Sunday, December 14, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. 11701 New Hampshire Ave. Silver Spring, MD 20904.

Olney Help Food Pantry

Food No in person distribution. Everything is delivered. We serve zip codes 20832, 20833,20860, 20861, 20862 and a very small portion of 20855 Call 301-774-4334 for information or email help@olneyhelp.org. No documentation is required. We do need confidential family information and location information. Appointments are scheduled several days in advance. Deliveries are usually Mon - Friday between 1 pm and 6 pm. Different times may be available. Food Organizations: Olney Help Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Pre-packaged boxes. Age: Family. Adult. Seniors. Area: MidCounty. Event Information Phone: 301-774-4334. Event Information Email: help@olneyhelp.org. Sunday, December 14, 2025, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM. All food is delivered to homes.

Kings & Priest’s Court International Ministries Food Distribution

East County Regional Services Center Food Distribution. Category: Food Distribution. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Sunday, December 14, 2025, 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM. 520 Randolph Rd Silver Spring, MD 20904.

City of Lights Helping Hands - Food Pantry

East County Initiative Please see image below for more infromation: . Category: Food Distribution. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: East County. Sunday, December 14, 2025, 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM. 520 Randolph Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904.

25th Annual Minority Legislative Breakfast

Montgomery County Business Center Every year in December, the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Montgomery County (HCCMC), the African American Chamber of Commerce of Montgomery County, and the Asian American Political Alliance get together to host the annual Minority Legislative Breakfast (MLB). This event fosters a space to discuss legislative issues that have an impact on the minority business community of Montgomery County in Maryland, and to develop a common agenda presented as our legislative priorities. Category: Community Events. Business. Government. Age: Adult. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. East County. MidCounty. Rockville. Silver Spring. Upcounty. Contact Name: Mauricio Vasquez. Event Information Phone: (312) 505-7550. Event Information Email: info@hccmc.org. Cost: $100 - $5,000. Monday, December 15, 2025, 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM. For more info visit mlbmd.org.

Manna Market

Food Manna is closed; no food distribution! Food Organizations: Manna Food Center Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Documentation Required. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: East County. Silver Spring. Event Information Phone: 301 424 1130. Event Information Email: referral@mannafood.org. Monday, December 15, 2025, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. 12301 Old Columbia Pike, MD 20904. For more info visit www.mannafood.org.

Rockville Help Requests for Food (By Phone Only)

Commission on Aging, Communications Committee

Boards, Committees and Commissions COA Communication Committee meets the third Monday of every month on zoom. Join Zoom Meeting, https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82041733495?pwd=Sis5bGJyTG9RTmdnTTMrRFp4SmxuQT09, Phone call in: 301-715-8592 Meeting ID: 820 4173 3495 Passcode: 826630. Online Location: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82041733495?pwd=Sis5bGJyTG9RTmdnTTMrRFp4SmxuQT09. Event Information Email: tremayne.jones@montgomerycountymd.gov. Contact Name: Tremayne Jones. Event Information Phone: 240-777-1262. Boards: Commission on Aging. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Age: Adult. Seniors. Monday, December 15, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.

(By Appointment Only) Manna Market

Food Food Organizations: Manna Food Center Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: East County. Silver Spring. Event Information Phone: 301 424 1130. Event Information Email: referral@mannafood.org. Monday, December 15, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. 12301 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20904. For more info visit www.mannafood.org.

USG Mobile Market

Food The Mobile Market is a program supported by the Capital Area Food Bank (CAFB), which provides fresh seasonal fruits, vegetables, and other food items at ZERO COST for distribution to the USG campus and community. All you need to do is stop by the ground floor of the BSE in room G318, bring your reusable bags, and pick up some food. Are you interested in volunteering? We welcome all interested volunteers to help support the market operations each month. Please sign up here for future dates to lend a hand with our food distribution efforts. Community patrons should park in Lot 2 on campus and take a ticket upon entry. Parking validations will be given at the market and are valid for one hour. Please note that vehicles not parked in gated lots may receive a citation. View the USG Campus Map for more information. Food Organizations: Manna Food Center Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: Walk-In. Food Assistance Type: Mobile Market. Age: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Rockville. MidCounty. Silver Spring. Bethesda/Chevy Chase. Upcounty. East County. Event Information Phone: 301-738-6023. Event Information Email: usg-groveressentials@umd.edu. Cost: Free! Monday, December 15, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. 9631 Gudelsky Drive Rockville, MD 20850 Biomedical Sciences & Engineering Building Ground floor, room G318. For more info visit shadygrove.umd.edu.

Friendship Heights Urban District Advisory Committee

Boards, Committees and Commissions Quarterly meeting with the Friendship Heights Urban District Advisory Committee and the Regional Services Director Join Teams Meeting https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_OGM3MjlmNjktZGIzMy00MTI5LWI3OGYtYzZmYmI4OGNmMGM2%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%226e01b1f9-b1e5-4073-ac97-778069a0ad64%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%220228392a-b5c9-4104-8f2e-2370c37dc2bc%22%7d Microsoft Teams Meeting ID: 245 935 510 532 Passcode: eJ5tyA. Online Location: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_OGM3MjlmNjktZGIzMy00MTI5LWI3OGYtYzZmYmI4OGNmMGM2%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%226e01b1f9-b1e5-4073-ac97-778069a0ad64%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%220228392a-b5c9-4104-8f2e-2370c37dc2bc%22%7d. Event Information Email: Peter.Fosselman@MontgomeryCountyMD.gov. Contact Name: Peter Fosselman. Event Information Phone: 301-524-0645. Boards: Friendship Heights Urban District Advisory Committee. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. Age: Adult. Monday, December 15, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.

Olney Help Food Pantry

Food No in person distribution. Everything is delivered. We serve zip codes 20832, 20833,20860, 20861, 20862 and a very small portion of 20855 Call 301-774-4334 for information or email help@olneyhelp.org. No documentation is required. We do need confidential family information and location information. Appointments are scheduled several days in advance. Deliveries are usually Mon - Friday between 1 pm and 6 pm. Different times may be available. Food Organizations: Olney Help Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Pre-packaged boxes. Age: Family. Adult. Seniors. Area: MidCounty. Event Information Phone: 301-774-4334. Event Information Email: help@olneyhelp.org. Monday, December 15, 2025, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM. All food is delivered to homes.

(By Appointment Only) Pilgrim Church UCC (PCUCC)

Food Food Organizations: Manna Food Center Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Rockville. Silver Spring. East County. MidCounty. Event Information Phone: 301 424 1130. Event Information Email: referral@mannafood.org. Monday, December 15, 2025, 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM. 2206 Briggs Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20906 Access through the side door. For more info visit www.mannafood.org.

Board Meeting

Board of Elections Calendar Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Monday, December 15, 2025, 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM. 18753 N Frederick Ave Suite 210 Gaithersburg, MD 20879.

Gaithersburg HELP Pantry Pickup (By appointment only M_F)

Food Pantry pickup M-F by appointment only. Closed on holidays. Distribution is late afternoon and times vary day to day. Call our voicemail system any time 24/7 and leave a message. Our volunteers will call you back to schedule an appointment. Typical wait time is 1 working day. Identification and proof of address is required. Caller must live in our service area. A map is available at www.gaithersburghelp.org…. Our service area includes all of zip codes 20877, 20878, 20879, 20880, and 20886, plus parts of: ……20850 (west of Shady Grove Rd and north of Piney Meetinghouse Rd), ……20855 (west of Redland Rd/Muncaster Rd), ……20882 (south of Brink Rd and west of Olney-Laytonsville Rd). Food Organizations: Gaithersburg HELP Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Documentation Required. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: MidCounty. Event Information Phone: 301-216-2510. Cost: Free. Monday, December 15, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM. 301 Muddy Branch Road Gaithersburg, MD 20878. For more info visit www.gaithersburghelp.org.

Upcounty Citizens Advisory Board Meeting

Boards, Committees and Commissions Online Location: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86090967789. Event Information Email: jake.adler@montgomerycountymd.gov. Contact Name: Jake Adler. Event Information Phone: 240-447-0216. Boards: Upcounty Citizens Advisory Board. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Area: Upcounty. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Monday, December 15, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. 12900 Middlebrook Rd. Germantown MD 20874. For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.

Western Montgomery County Citizens Advisory Board - DownCounty

Boards, Committees and Commissions Online Location: https://tinyurl.com/mwwdmmxd Meeting ID: 220 797 301 850 Passcode: pDwQWY. Event Information Email: Peter.Fosselman@montgomerycountymd.gov. Contact Name: Peter Fosselman. Event Information Phone: 3015240645. Boards: Western Montgomery County Citizens Advisory Board. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. Age: Adult. Seniors. Monday, December 15, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM. 4805 Edgemoor Lane Bethesda, MD 20814.

Rainbow CDC Food Distribution

East County Regional Services Center This is an appointment only event. Please call Rainbow CDC first (301) 625-2561. Category: Food Distribution. Age: Family. Seniors. Adult. Teens. Kids. Area: East County. Contact Name: Appt. Only Please Call First. Event Information Phone: (301) 625-2561. Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. 2120 Industrial Pkwy Silver Spring, MD.

Appointments for help with public benefits - HHS Navigation Program

Gilchrist Center Are you struggling financially? Do you need help with public benefits? Food assistance (SNAP) , Financial assistance. , Health care (even if you do not have immigration status) , Help paying utility bills. Call Trica Young at 240-777-1582 to make an appointment. For additional information click HERE. Category: Health. Event Information Phone: 2407771582. Cost: FREE. Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM. 11002 Veirs Mill Road. Suite 506, Wheaton, MD 20902.

(By Appointment Only) Food Pantry Distribution

Food Food Organizations: Rainbow Community Development Center Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Age: Family. Area: East County. Event Information Phone: 3016252561. Event Information Email: info@rainbowcdc.org. Cost: 0. Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Set navigation for 12120 Tech Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904, next to Caliber Collision Auto Repair.

Food Pantry Distribution

Food Food Organizations: Rainbow Community Development Center Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Documentation Required. Service to Specific Population. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Pre-packaged boxes. Age: Family. Area: East County. Event Information Phone: 3016252561. Event Information Email: info@rainbowcdc.org. Cost: 0. Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Set navigation for 12120 Tech Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904 (pantry faces Tech Road, next to Caliber Collision Auto Repair).

Interfaith Works Food Pantry (Rockville HUB)

Food Category: Food Distribution. Access: Walk-In. Service to Specific Population. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Rockville. Event Information Phone: 667-423-4566. Event Information Email: hubcoordinator@iworksmc.org. Cost: Free. Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:15 PM. 751 Twinbrook Pkwy Interfaith Works Essential Needs Center.

Rockville Help Requests for Food (By Phone Only)

(By Appointment Only) Manna Market

Food Food Organizations: Manna Food Center Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: East County. Silver Spring. Event Information Phone: 301 424 1130. Event Information Email: referral@mannafood.org. Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. 12301 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20904. For more info visit www.mannafood.org.

Hope Center (Gaithersburg Hub) Choice Pantry [Appointment Only]

Food Our Choice Pantry provides shelf-stable items, fresh vegetables, and protein to support your household needs. To schedule an appointment, please call or text us at (240) 229-9642. If we’re unable to answer, kindly leave your name, phone number, and preferred appointment time. We aim to return all calls the same day, and always within 24 hours. When arriving for your appointment, please bring: A bag for your groceries At this time, the pantry is available for Gaithersburg residents only. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Family. Area: Upcounty. Event Information Phone: 240-229-9642. Event Information Email: hope@senecacreek.org. Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. 13 Firstfield Rd Gaithersburg, MD 20878. For more info visit senecacreek.org.

Manna Market

Food Participants will be provided with bags to shop for shelf-stable items, fresh vegetables, and protein. Parking is available Participants should bring a proof of address (ID, lease, letter, etc.). Food Organizations: Manna Food Center Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Documentation Required. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: East County. Silver Spring. Event Information Phone: 301 424 1130. Event Information Email: referral@mannafood.org. Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. 12301 Old Columbia Pike, MD 20904. For more info visit www.mannafood.org.

Scale Without Hustle

Montgomery County Business Center Too many small businesses stay stuck in survival mode — hustling for the next sale instead of building for growth. In this session, Chad Smith reveals the 3 foundational systems every entrepreneur needs to scale: lead generation, conversion, and delivery. Attendees will learn how to stop relying on referrals, move beyond random opportunities, and create a business that grows predictably without burning out. Online Location: Zoom. Category: Business. Educational Class. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. East County. MidCounty. Silver Spring. Upcounty. Rockville. Contact Name: Ken White. Event Information Email: info@marylandbcc.org. Cost: Free. Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. For more info visit mbcc-small-biz-series.eventbrite.com.

Olney Help Food Pantry

Food No in person distribution. Everything is delivered. We serve zip codes 20832, 20833,20860, 20861, 20862 and a very small portion of 20855 Call 301-774-4334 for information or email help@olneyhelp.org. No documentation is required. We do need confidential family information and location information. Appointments are scheduled several days in advance. Deliveries are usually Mon - Friday between 1 pm and 6 pm. Different times may be available. Food Organizations: Olney Help Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Pre-packaged boxes. Age: Family. Adult. Seniors. Area: MidCounty. Event Information Phone: 301-774-4334. Event Information Email: help@olneyhelp.org. Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM. All food is delivered to homes.

Adult Public Guardianship Review Board

Boards, Committees and Commissions APGRB is a closed meeting to discuss all clients in adult public guardianship twice a year. Online Location: Microsoft Teams Meeting. Event Information Email: Jackie.Osborne@MontgomeryCountyMD.gov. Contact Name: Jackie Osborne. Event Information Phone: 240-777-3812. Boards: Adult Public Guardianship Review Board. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Area: Rockville. Age: Adult. Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. 401 Hungerford Dr, 5th Floor Large Conference Rockville, Maryland 20850. For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.

In-Person Conversation Classes

Gilchrist Center Do you want to practice speaking English? Learn new vocabulary? Have fun? Join us! Classes are offered year-round for intermediate and advanced speakers. No registration is required! Category: Educational Class. Age: Adult. Contact Name: Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center. Event Information Phone: 2407774940. Cost: FREE. Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM. Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center 11002 Veirs Mill Rd, Suite 506, Wheaton, MD. For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.

(By Appointment Only) Manna Market

Food Food Organizations: Manna Food Center Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: East County. Silver Spring. Event Information Phone: 301 424 1130. Event Information Email: referral@mannafood.org. Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM. 12301 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20904. For more info visit www.mannafood.org.

Manna Market

Food Participants will be provided with bags to shop for shelf-stable items, fresh vegetables, and protein. Parking is available Participants should bring a proof of address (ID, lease, letter, etc.). Food Organizations: Manna Food Center Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Documentation Required. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: East County. Silver Spring. Event Information Phone: 301 424 1130. Event Information Email: referral@mannafood.org. Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM. 12301 Old Columbia Pike, MD 20904. For more info visit www.mannafood.org.

The Upcounty Hub Drive-Thru Distributions

Food Category: Food Distribution. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Pre-packaged boxes. Age: Family. Area: Upcounty. Event Information Phone: 2409121077. Event Information Email: info@theupcountyhub.org. Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Church of Nazarene 8921 Warfield Rd Gaithersburg MD 20882.

Interagency Commission on Homelessness Full Meeting

Boards, Committees and Commissions December meeting will be held virtually, only. https://montgomerycountymd-gov.zoom.us/j/89306023873?pwd=a5INGP13BbUlLInOLbtgpb0HVQmzLV.1 Webinar ID: 893 0602 3873 Passcode: 341720 Phone one-tap: +13017158592,89306023873#,,*341720# US (Washington DC) +13126266799,89306023873#,,*341720# US (Chicago). Online Location: https://montgomerycountymd-gov.zoom.us/j/89306023873?pwd=a5INGP13BbUlLInOLbtgpb0HVQmzLV.1. Event Information Email: rozina.adhanom@montgomerycountymd.gov. Contact Name: Rozina Adhanom. Event Information Phone: 240-447-5565. Boards: Interagency Commission on Homelessness. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Age: Adult. Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.

(By Appointment Only) Glenmont United Methodist Church (GLEN)

Food Food Organizations: Manna Food Center Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged boxes. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: East County. Silver Spring. MidCounty. Rockville. Event Information Phone: 301 424 1130. Event Information Email: referral@mannafood.org. Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM. 12901 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20906 Outside: In the parking lot. For more info visit www.mannafood.org.

Gaithersburg HELP Pantry Pickup (By appointment only M_F)

Food Pantry pickup M-F by appointment only. Closed on holidays. Distribution is late afternoon and times vary day to day. Call our voicemail system any time 24/7 and leave a message. Our volunteers will call you back to schedule an appointment. Typical wait time is 1 working day. Identification and proof of address is required. Caller must live in our service area. A map is available at www.gaithersburghelp.org…. Our service area includes all of zip codes 20877, 20878, 20879, 20880, and 20886, plus parts of: ……20850 (west of Shady Grove Rd and north of Piney Meetinghouse Rd), ……20855 (west of Redland Rd/Muncaster Rd), ……20882 (south of Brink Rd and west of Olney-Laytonsville Rd). Food Organizations: Gaithersburg HELP Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Documentation Required. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: MidCounty. Event Information Phone: 301-216-2510. Cost: Free. Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM. 301 Muddy Branch Road Gaithersburg, MD 20878. For more info visit www.gaithersburghelp.org.

Gaithersburg Middle School (GMS)

Food Outside, in the parking lot by the cafeteria. Participants should bring a proof of address (ID, lease, letter, etc.). Food Organizations: Manna Food Center Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged boxes. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Upcounty. Event Information Phone: 301 424 1130. Event Information Email: referral@mannafood.org. Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. 2 Teachers Way, Gaithersburg, MD 20877. For more info visit www.mannafood.org.

Kingdom Cares East County Hub Food Distribution

Food Food Organizations: Other. Category: Food Distribution. Access: Walk-In. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Adult. Seniors. Area: East County. Event Information Phone: 301-679-1100 ext 0528. Event Information Email: twilliams@kingdom.global. Cost: Free. Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM. White Oak Gardens 11600 Lockwood Drive.

FOOD DISTRIBUTION- WHITE OAK GARDENS

East County Initiative Category: Health. Food Distribution. Area: MidCounty. East County. Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM. 11600 LOCKWOOD DR.

Commission on Veterans Affairs

Boards, Committees and Commissions Join the meeting via Zoom https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7390017153?omn=86749192621 If you want to call into the meeting, call 301-715-8592, use Meeting ID 739 001 7153 followed by #. Online Location: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7390017153?omn=86749192621. Event Information Email: Betsy.Luecking@montgomerycountymd.gov. Contact Name: Betsy Luecking, Staff Liaison. Event Information Phone: 240-418-4865. Boards: Commission on Veterans Affairs. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Age: Adult. Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM. For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.

In-Person Conversation Class

Gilchrist Center Do you want to practice speaking English? Learn new vocabulary? Have fun? Join us! The class is offered year-round for intermediate speakers. No registration is required! Category: Educational Class. Age: Adult. Contact Name: Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center. Event Information Phone: 2407774940. Cost: FREE. Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM. Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center - Gaithersburg 18330 Montgomery Village Ave, 2nd Floor. Gaithersburg, MD 20879. For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.

Budgeting for Farm Labor

Events Building Labor Resilience: Managing Payroll and Risk on the Farm Hiring, supporting, and retaining a strong farm team starts with a labor budget you can trust. Join John Hendrickson, co-creator of the Farm Labor Dashboard and Maria Zordon, owner/operator of MX Morningstar Farm (NY) for a deep dive into building realistic financial plans for farm labor based on farmer-tested strategies and real-world examples. We'll Explore: How to forecast payroll expenses and incorporate labor into a whole-farm budget Aligning labor needs with work capacity and productivity Managing cash flow when payroll and income don’t line up Templates, Tools, and examples you can adapt for your farm You’ll leave with practical tools and farmer perspectives to support confident budgeting, clearer planning, and stronger teams. Online Location: Registration Link below. Category: Educational Class. Business. Age: Adult. Event Information Phone: 978-654-6745. Event Information Email: nesfp@tufts.edu. Cost: FREE. Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. For more info visit nesfp.nutrition.tufts.edu.

Agricultural Advisory Committee (AAC)

Boards, Committees and Commissions Acts as liaison between the county government and the agricultural sector to provide input and recommendations on issues impacting rural and agricultural areas. The meetings occur on the third Tuesday of each month. Agendas can be found here: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/agservices/archives/advisoryarchives2024.html. Online Location: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NjNkM2NhZTctODRiMi00YWM3LThlMTYtZGU2M2FjMzg2NmZk%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%226e01b1f9-b1e5-4073-ac97-778069a0ad64%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22f0962c0e-51db-456b-8e25-34b3885564cf%22%7d. Event Information Email: Mike.Scheffel@montgomerycountymd.gov. Contact Name: Mike Scheffel. Event Information Phone: 301-590-2830. Boards: Agricultural Advisory Committee. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Area: Upcounty. Age: Adult. Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM. For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.

Airpark Community Advisory Committee Meeting

Boards, Committees and Commissions Monthly meeting of the Airpark Community Advisory Committee. Information about the committee and meeting agendas can be found on the committee webpage. Online Location: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/280878505765?p=URiWyc0OE5oIXCLfew. Event Information Email: joseph.pospisil@montgomerycountymd.gov. Contact Name: Joe Pospisil. Event Information Phone: 240-777-2160. Boards: Airpark Community Advisory Committee. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Area: Upcounty. Age: Adult. Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM. Upper County Community Center 8201 Emory Grove Rd Gaithersburg, MD 20877. For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.

Western Montgomery County Citizens Advisory Board (WMCCAB )meeting

Boards, Committees and Commissions Monthly meeting. Online Location: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MmJhZWFhNjItNDBmNS00ZDkzLTlhNTUtNjZkYjI1Y2QwY2Ex%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%226e01b1f9-b1e5-4073-ac97-778069a0ad64%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%220228392a-b5c9-4104-8f2e-2370c37dc2bc%22%7d. Event Information Email: Peter.fosselman@montgomerycountymd.gov. Contact Name: Peter Fosselman. Event Information Phone: 240-777-8416. Boards: Western Montgomery County Citizens Advisory Board. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM. 4805 Edgemoor Ln, Bethesda, Maryland 20814, United States.

HIP Virtual Tenant Info Session

DHCA Events Online Location: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/housing-initiative-partnership-12677008202. Category: Town Hall Meetings. Age: Adult. Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM. For more info visit www.eventbrite.com.

HIP Virtual Tenant Info Session

Interfaith Works Food Pantry (Rockville HUB)

Food Category: Food Distribution. Access: Walk-In. Service to Specific Population. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Rockville. Event Information Phone: 667-423-4566. Event Information Email: hubcoordinator@iworksmc.org. Cost: Free. Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:15 PM. 751 Twinbrook Pkwy Interfaith Works Essential Needs Center.

Rockville Help Requests for Food (By Phone Only)

Board of Appeals Hearings

Boards, Committees and Commissions Please check the Board of Appeals web link for current agendas and up to date information. https://montgomerycountymd.gov/boa/meeting.html. Event Information Email: boa@montgomerycountymd.gov. Contact Name: BOA Staff. Event Information Phone: 240-777-6600. Boards: Board of Appeals. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. East County. MidCounty. Rockville. Silver Spring. Upcounty. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Davidson Memorial Hearing Room 100 Maryland Avenue, 2nd Floor Rockville, MD 20850. For more info visit montgomerycountymd.gov.

AMBER Ready for Former Federal Employees

Montgomery County Business Center The AMBER Ready program is a guided program for startup businesses in Montgomery County that includes a day of business development, followed by several weeks of follow-up virtual coaching to help you navigate the launch of your business . This program is designed for former federal employees or contractors that are interested in developing a business in the County. The one day program will include discussion on the business mindset, the model based on your concept, completing a one-page lean business plan, learning additional resources available, and essentials of marketing and financial management. A light lunch is included in the 5 hour program. The program is open to those residing in Montgomery County as well as very early stage startups that are based in Montgomery County. Category: Business. Age: Adult. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. East County. MidCounty. Rockville. Silver Spring. Upcounty. Contact Name: Kim Jones. Event Information Phone: 3017922894. Event Information Email: info@mocoblackcollective.org. Cost: 0. Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM. WorkSource Montgomery 11510 Georgia Avenue, Wheaton, MD 20902. For more info visit www.surveymonkey.com.

(By Appointment Only) Mid-County United Ministries Inc. Food Pantry Distribution

Food MUM's full choice food pantry is open on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:30am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm by APPOINTMENTS ONLY and ONLY to residents who live in zipcodes 20853, 20895, 20896, 20901, 20902, 20906, 20910, and 20912. Neighbors can call 301-929-8675 to make an appointment, email us at office@mumhelp.org or sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090D48AFAA2EA1FA7-50299288-august#/Remember to bring your reusable bags to your appointment. Food Organizations: Mid-County United Ministries Inc. Category: Community Events. Access: By Appointment Only. Documentation Required. Service to Specific Population. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: MidCounty. Event Information Phone: 3019298675. Event Information Email: office@mumhelp.org. Cost: free. Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM. Westfield South Building (near the Wheaton Mall) 11002 Veirs Mill Road, Suite 710 Wheaton, Maryland 20902. For more info visit mumhelp.org.

Appointments for help with public benefits - HHS Navigation Program

Gilchrist Center Are you struggling financially? Do you need help with public benefits? Food assistance (SNAP) , Financial assistance. , Health care (even if you do not have immigration status) , Help paying utility bills. Call Trica Young at 240-777-1582 to make an appointment. For additional information click HERE. Category: Health. Event Information Phone: 2407771582. Cost: FREE. Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Gaithersburg Library, 2nd Floor 18330 Montgomery Village Ave. Gaithersburg, MD 20879.

Procurement Online Open House

Events ***PLEASE NOTE: There is a NEW Zoom link below as of February 2025*** The Office of Procurement invites you to our monthly Online Open House, held every 3rd Wednesday from 10:00am - 11:00am. Learn about the latest updates from the Office of Procurement. This is an interactive event. Bring your questions for the procurement team! Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Y-NCCLpPSdKymBx7LvgWIA After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Online Location: NEW! Meeting moved to Zoom. Category: Business. Community Events. Government. Age: Seniors. Adult. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. East County. MidCounty. Rockville. Silver Spring. Upcounty. Contact Name: Bethany Manimbo. Event Information Phone: 240-777-9941. Event Information Email: bethany.manimbo@montgomerycountymd.gov. Cost: free. Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. For more info visit us02web.zoom.us.

(By Appointment Only) Manna Market

Food Food Organizations: Manna Food Center Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: East County. Silver Spring. Event Information Phone: 301 424 1130. Event Information Email: referral@mannafood.org. Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. 12301 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20904. For more info visit www.mannafood.org.

Manna Market

Food Participants will be provided with bags to shop for shelf-stable items, fresh vegetables, and protein. Parking is available Participants should bring a proof of address (ID, lease, letter, etc.). Food Organizations: Manna Food Center Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Documentation Required. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: East County. Silver Spring. Event Information Phone: 301 424 1130. Event Information Email: referral@mannafood.org. Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. 12301 Old Columbia Pike, MD 20904. For more info visit www.mannafood.org.

In-Person Conversation Class

Gilchrist Center Do you want to practice speaking English? Learn new vocabulary? Have fun? Join us! Classes are offered year-round for intermediate and advanced speakers. No registration is required! Category: Educational Class. Age: Adult. Contact Name: Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center. Event Information Phone: 2407774940. Cost: FREE. Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM. Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center - Gaithersburg 18330 Montgomery Village Ave, 2nd Floor. Gaithersburg, MD 20879. For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.

How to Apply for Montgomery County Jobs

HR Recruitment Find out everything you need to know about applying for jobs with Montgomery County Government (MCG) by attending a virtual community briefing session. Staff from the Office of Human Resources will provide an overview of MCG’s job application system and process, and tips on interviewing and preparing your resume. All sessions are held virtually via Zoom. Registration opens November 19, 2025. For details, visit https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/13707360. Category: Government. Career. Educational Class. Age: Adult. Cost: Free. Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM.

GRAB AND GO ANNUAL HOLIDAY BASKET GIVEAWAY

Food MONTHLY GRAB And Go, AND MONTHLY GRAB AND GO, AND MORE WALL SUPPLIES LAST THIS MONTH AND NEXT WILL BE HOLIDAY BASKETS (NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER *****PLEASE SEE NOTE BELOW***** 301-500-5329 PLEASE CALL THE TELE # ABOVE TO RECEIVE A NUMBER FOR P/U AND TO GIVE INFORMATION. IT IS ONLY ONE BASKET PER CAR UNLESS YOU ARE PICKING UP FOR ANOTHER FAMILY WHO ALREADY HAS A NUMBER DEADLINE 11/15/2025 5PM 301-500-5329 PLEASE CALL THE TELE # ABOVE TO RECEIVE A NUMBER FOR P/U AND TO GIVE INFORMATION. IT IS ONLY ONE BASKET PER CAR UNLESS YOU ARE PICKING UP FOR ANOTHER PERSON WHO ALREADY HAS A NUMBER DEADLINE 11/15/2025 5PM. Food Organizations: Nourish Now Inc. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Business. Community Events. County Executive. Food Distribution. Health. Holidays. Media/Press. Regional Services. Seniors. Volunteers. Access: Documentation Required. Walk-In. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Pre-packaged boxes. Choice Pantry. Age: Teens. Kids. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. Rockville. East County. Silver Spring. Upcounty. MidCounty. Event Information Phone: 301-500-5329. Event Information Email: lynnea.smith_rbc@yahoo.com. Cost: ***FREE/GRATIS****FREE/GRATIS. Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM. RESURRECTION BAPTIST CHURCH, REV. THOMAS, PASTOR 900 EDNOR RD. SILVER SPRING, MD 20905 PLEASE CALL THE TELE # ABOVE TO RECEIVE A NUMBER FOR P/U.. IT IS ONLY ONE BASKET PER CAR, UNLESS YOU ARE PICKING UP FOR ANOTHER FAMILY WHO ALREADY HAS A NUMBER.

Olney Help Food Pantry

Food No in person distribution. Everything is delivered. We serve zip codes 20832, 20833,20860, 20861, 20862 and a very small portion of 20855 Call 301-774-4334 for information or email help@olneyhelp.org. No documentation is required. We do need confidential family information and location information. Appointments are scheduled several days in advance. Deliveries are usually Mon - Friday between 1 pm and 6 pm. Different times may be available. Food Organizations: Olney Help Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Pre-packaged boxes. Age: Family. Adult. Seniors. Area: MidCounty. Event Information Phone: 301-774-4334. Event Information Email: help@olneyhelp.org. Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM. All food is delivered to homes.

The Upcounty Hub Drive-Thru Distributions

Food Category: Food Distribution. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Pre-packaged boxes. Age: Family. Area: Upcounty. Event Information Phone: 2409121077. Event Information Email: info@theupcountyhub.org. Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM. Neelsvillie Middle School 11700 Neelsville Church Rd Germantown, MD 20876.

(By Appointment Only) Mid-County United Ministries Inc. Food Pantry Distribution

Food MUM's full choice food pantry is open on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:30am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm by APPOINTMENTS ONLY and ONLY to residents who live in zipcodes 20853, 20895, 20896, 20901, 20902, 20906, 20910, and 20912. Neighbors can call 301-929-8675 to make an appointment, email us at office@mumhelp.org or sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090D48AFAA2EA1FA7-50299288-august#/Remember to bring your reusable bags to your appointment. Food Organizations: Mid-County United Ministries Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Documentation Required. Service to Specific Population. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: MidCounty. Event Information Phone: 3019298675. Event Information Email: office@mumhelp.org. Cost: free. Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Westfield South Building (near the Wheaton Mall) 11002 Veirs Mill Road, Suite 710 Wheaton, Maryland 20902. For more info visit mumhelp.org.

People’s Community Baptist Church Food Distribution

East County Regional Services Center Food Distribution. Category: Food Distribution. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: East County. Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM. 31 Norwood Road Silver Spring 20905.

In-Person Conversation Class for Beginners

Gilchrist Center Do you want to practice speaking English? Learn new vocabulary? Have fun? Join us! Classes are offered year-round for intermediate and advanced speakers. No registration is required! Category: Educational Class. Age: Adult. Contact Name: Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center. Event Information Phone: 2407774940. Cost: FREE. Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM. Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center 11002 Veirs Mill Rd, Suite 506, Wheaton, MD. For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.

(By Appointment Only) Montgomery College, Germantown Campus (GERM)

Food Food Organizations: Manna Food Center Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged boxes. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Upcounty. Bethesda/Chevy Chase. Event Information Phone: 301 424 1130. Event Information Email: referral@mannafood.org. Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM. 20200 Observation Drive, Germantown, MD 20876 Parking lot 1 - Next to the bus stop (Enter via Route 118/Germantown Rd). For more info visit www.mannafood.org.

Liberty Grove UMC Food Giveaway

Food We are a free drive-through food pantry giving away fresh fruits, vegetables, and bread. We are convenient for zip codes 20866, 20904, and 20905. Though our posted hours are 3:00-4:30 pm, we usually start closer to 2:00 when our parking lot is full of cars and overflowing onto Old Columbia Pike. As a result, we frequently run out of food by 3:30 pm. Food Organizations: Liberty Grove United Methodist Church. Category: Food Distribution. Access: Walk-In. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Age: Family. Area: Silver Spring. Event Information Phone: 3014219166. Event Information Email: office@libertygrovechurch.org. Cost: Free. Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM. 15225 Old Columbia Pike Burtonsville, MD 20866.

Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Commission, Special Education Committee

Boards, Committees and Commissions Join Zoom Meeting https://montgomerycountymd-gov.zoom.us/j/84455968455?pwd=tV2ysbMorMFCw59OzFocYaceRFTrcy.1 Meeting ID: 844 5596 8455 Passcode: 602226 --- One tap mobile +13017158592,84455968455#,,*602226# US (Washington DC) The IDD Commission includes 25 members, including individuals from the intellectual and developmental disability community, service providers and service agencies, and the Commission on People with Disabilities, who will be focusing on promoting direct communication among families, support staff, private and public organizations and the public about programs and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The commission will also provide educational programs, identify current gaps in services and provide advice and recommendations on best practices to the County and the County Executive. Online Location: https://montgomerycountymd-gov.zoom.us/j/84455968455?pwd=tV2ysbMorMFCw59OzFocYaceRFTrcy.1. Event Information Email: Crystel.britto@montgomerycountymd.gov. Contact Name: Crystel Britto. Event Information Phone: 240-777-4570. Boards: Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Commission. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. East County. MidCounty. Rockville. Silver Spring. Upcounty. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.

Kingdom Cares East County Hub Food Distribution

Food Food Organizations: Other. Category: Food Distribution. Access: Walk-In. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Adult. Seniors. Area: East County. Event Information Phone: 301-679-1100 ext 0528. Event Information Email: twilliams@kingdom.global. Cost: Free. Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM. Benjamin Bannekar Middle School 14800 Perrywood Dr.

FOOD DISTRIBUTION- BENJAMIN BANNEKER MS

East County Initiative Category: Health. Area: East County. Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM. 14800 PERRYWOOD DR.

Kings & Priest’s Court International Ministries Food Distribution

East County Regional Services Center Food Distribution. Category: Food Distribution. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: East County. Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. 520 Randolph Rd Silver Spring, MD 20904.

City of Light Helping Hands Food Pantry

Food We distribute culturally appropriate relevant food that support residents of diverse communities. Food Organizations: Kings & Priests Court Int'l Ministries. Category: Food Distribution. Access: Walk-In. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Pre-packaged boxes. Pre-packaged bags. Age: Family. Seniors. Adult. Teens. Kids. Area: East County. Event Information Phone: 3014676646. Event Information Email: kpciministries@gmail.com. Cost: Free. Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. 520 Randolph Rd Silver Spring MD 20904.

Gaithersburg HELP Pantry Pickup (By appointment only M_F)

Food Pantry pickup M-F by appointment only. Closed on holidays. Distribution is late afternoon and times vary day to day. Call our voicemail system any time 24/7 and leave a message. Our volunteers will call you back to schedule an appointment. Typical wait time is 1 working day. Identification and proof of address is required. Caller must live in our service area. A map is available at www.gaithersburghelp.org…. Our service area includes all of zip codes 20877, 20878, 20879, 20880, and 20886, plus parts of: ……20850 (west of Shady Grove Rd and north of Piney Meetinghouse Rd), ……20855 (west of Redland Rd/Muncaster Rd), ……20882 (south of Brink Rd and west of Olney-Laytonsville Rd). Food Organizations: Gaithersburg HELP Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Documentation Required. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: MidCounty. Event Information Phone: 301-216-2510. Cost: Free. Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM. 301 Muddy Branch Road Gaithersburg, MD 20878. For more info visit www.gaithersburghelp.org.

Committee Evaluation and Review Board

Boards, Committees and Commissions The Committee Evaluation and Review Board evaluates the current system of boards, committees, and commissions. Issues addressed by the committee may include length of terms, number of consecutive terms that can be served by a member, conflict of interest standards, and methods used for advertising vacancies. Online Location: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3aco3gUQgcEBfnSfxlnS3FLfMoI3l-AGAh5SLEuvHXdyE1%40thread.tacv2/1724864022718?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%226e01b1f9-b1e5-4073-ac97-778069a0ad64%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22496fa612-4e04-434f-be83-6dc49a19788c%22%7d. Event Information Email: beth.gochrach@montgomerycountymd.gov. Contact Name: Beth Gochrach. Event Information Phone: 240-777-2528. Boards: Committee Evaluation and Review Board. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. County Executive. Age: Adult. Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.

Historic Preservation Commission Meeting

Boards, Committees and Commissions Event Information Email: kevin.manarolla@montgomeryplanning.org. Contact Name: kevin manarolla. Event Information Phone: 3015633409. Boards: Historic Preservation Commission. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Council and Committee Meetings. Government. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. East County. MidCounty. Rockville. Silver Spring. Upcounty. Age: Family. Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 6:30 PM – 11:30 PM. 2425 Reedie Drive Wheaton MD 20902. For more info visit montgomeryplanning.org.

Mid-County Citizens Advisory Board Meeting

MidCounty Regional Services Center District 18 Delegation Townhall on improving roadway and pedestrian safety on University Boulevarrd. The Mid-County Citizens Advisory Board (MCCAB) serves as Montgomery County's bridge to the 220,000 residents and businesses spread throughout the 99 square miles of the Mid-County area of Montgomery County. The Board provides advice and recommendations to the County Executive on policy and budget issues, planning and goal setting procedures, and legislative matters; educates the community on governmental structures and services; and acts as a facilitator to foster solutions to community problems, needs, and issues. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: MidCounty. Contact Name: Talia Beaulieu-Hains. Event Information Email: Talia.BeaulieuHains@montgomerycountymd.gov. Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Newport Mill Middle School 11311 Newport Mill Rd. Kensignton, MD 20902. For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.