Girls Basketball Clinic
REC-Events
Take your game to the next level! Montgomery County Recreation is proud to launch the High School Girls Basketball Clinic. Build skills, boost confidence a compete with a purpose through high-energy drills, games and expert coaching.
Lunch will be provided. This is a free event for girls ages 14-18.
Category: Community Events. Parks & Recreation. Age: Teens. Area: East County.
Monday, September 21, 2026, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
East County Community Recreation Center.
For more info visit mdmontgomeryctyweb.myvscloud.com.
So What Else - Wyaconda Warehouse Food Appointments
Food
Please book an appointment online sowhatelse.org…
Email mocohungerrelief@sowhatelse.org if you have questions or are having trouble booking an appointment.
Food Organizations: So What Else Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged boxes. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. East County. MidCounty. Rockville. Silver Spring. Upcounty. Event Information Phone: 2407054345. Event Information Email: mocohungerrelief@sowhatelse.org. Cost: FREE.
Monday, September 21, 2026, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM.
4924 Wyaconda Road North Bethesda, MD 20852.
For more info visit sowhatelse.org.
Bethesda Help Requests for Food
Food
Food Organizations: Bethesda Help Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. Event Information Phone: 301-365-2022. Event Information Email: info@bethesdahelp.org. Cost: Free to those in service area.
Monday, September 21, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit www.bethesdahelp.org.
Rockville Help Requests for Food (By Phone Only)
Food
Delivery to those in our service area.
Food Organizations: Rockville Help Incorporated. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Area: Rockville. Event Information Phone: 301-564-0800. Event Information Email: rockvillemdhelp@gmail.com. Cost: Free to those in service area.
Monday, September 21, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Delivery only.
WUMCO Help Requests for Food
Food
Food Organizations: WUMCO Help Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Pre-packaged bags. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Upcounty. Event Information Phone: 301-972-8481. Event Information Email: info@wumcohelp.org. Cost: Free to those who reside in zip codes 20837, 20838, 20839, 20841, 20842.
Monday, September 21, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
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, September 21, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.
Manna Market
Food
Food Organizations: Manna Food Center Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Adult. Seniors. Area: East County. Silver Spring. Event Information Phone: 301-424-1130. Event Information Email: referral@mannafood.org.
Monday, September 21, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
12301 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20904.
For more info visit www.mannafood.org.
DHHS Tobacco Prevention Program Community Park Clean Up-
Cancer & Tobacco Prevention
Join Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services Tobacco Prevention Team as they host a tobacco litter and trash clean up! Come Help us Clean up trash in the community.
Category: Community Events. Parks & Recreation. Environmental Protection. Age: Family. Seniors. Adult. Teens. Kids. Area: Rockville. Contact Name: Sky Perry. Event Information Phone: 240.777.3848. Event Information Email: sky.perry@montgomerycountymd.gov. Cost: None.
Monday, September 21, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Randolph Hills Local Park
11805 Ashley Dr
Rockville, MD 20852.
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, September 21, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.
Church of the Redeemer (COR)
Food
Bring proof of Montgomery County residence: ID, or utility bill, or lease copy, or bank statement.
Food Organizations: Manna Food Center Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged boxes. Age: Adult. Seniors. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. Upcounty. Event Information Phone: 301-424-1130. Event Information Email: referral@mannafood.org.
Monday, September 21, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
19425 Woodfield Rd. Gaithersburg, MD 20879 (outside of the parking lot).
For more info visit www.mannafood.org.
Pilgrim Church UCC (PCUCC)
Food
Bring proof of Montgomery County residence: ID, or utility bill, or lease copy, or bank statement.
Food Organizations: Manna Food Center Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Adult. Seniors. Area: East County. Silver Spring. Event Information Phone: 301-424-1130. Event Information Email: referral@mannafood.org.
Monday, September 21, 2026, 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
2206 Briggs Road, Silver Spring, MD 20906 - Access through side door.
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. Seniors. 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, September 21, 2026, 5:00 PM.
301 Muddy Branch Road
Gaithersburg, MD 20878.
For more info visit www.gaithersburghelp.org.
English Conversations
East County Regional Services Center
White Oak Library - English Conversations.
Category: Seniors. Educational Class. Age: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Area: East County.
Monday, September 21, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
White Oak Library
11701 New Hampshire Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20904.
Upcounty Citizens Advisory Board (UCAB) Full Board Meeting
Boards, Committees and Commissions
Join:
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/219711560781622?p=MqL8LzNMaupOQRIa64
Meeting ID:
219 711 560 781 622
Passcode:
BV9hh2sT.
Online Location: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/219711560781622?p=MqL8LzNMaupOQRIa64. 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: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family.
Monday, September 21, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
12900 Middlebrook Rd
Germantown, MD 20874.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.
1D-Mid County Advisory Board Meeting
MCPD Events
MCPD provides updates on crime, engagement, and traffic related issues.
Online Location: TEAMS/Varies. Police Districts: 1D - Rockville. Event Type: Crime Updates/Trends/Awareness. MCPD Level of Participation: Facilitate/Present. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Community Events. Public Safety. Regional Services. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. MidCounty. Rockville. Cost: 0. Contact Name: Peter Fossleman. Event Information Email: peter.fossleman@montgomerycountymd.gov.
Monday, September 21, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
4805 Edgemoor Lane, Bethesda, MD 20814.
1D-Mid County Advisory Board Meeting
MCPD Events
MCPD provides updates on crime, engagement, and traffic related issues.
Online Location: TEAMS/Varies. Police Districts: 1D - Rockville. Event Type: Crime Updates/Trends/Awareness. MCPD Level of Participation: Facilitate/Present. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Community Events. Public Safety. Regional Services. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. MidCounty. Rockville. Cost: 0. Contact Name: Peter Fossleman. Event Information Email: peter.fossleman@montgomerycountymd.gov.
Monday, September 21, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
4805 Edgemoor Lane, Bethesda, MD 20814.
1D-Up County Advisory Board Meeting
MCPD Events
MCPD presents relevant criminal, traffic, and engagement efforts by the department to the advisory board.
Online Location: Varies. Police Districts: 1D - Rockville. Event Type: Crime Updates/Trends/Awareness. MCPD Level of Participation: Facilitate/Present. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Community Events. Government. Public Safety. Regional Services. Cost: 0. Contact Name: Jake Adler. Event Information Email: jake.adler@montgomerycountymd.gov.
Monday, September 21, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
ZOOM and Up-County Community Center.
So What Else - Wyaconda Warehouse Food Appointments
Food
Please book an appointment online https://sowhatelse.org/food-pick-up-appointments/
Email mocohungerrelief@sowhatelse.org if you have questions or are having trouble booking an appointment.
Food Organizations: So What Else Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged boxes. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. East County. MidCounty. Rockville. Silver Spring. Upcounty. Event Information Phone: 2407054345. Event Information Email: mocohungerrelief@sowhatelse.org. Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM.
4924 Wyaconda Road North Bethesda MD 20852.
For more info visit sowhatelse.org.
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, September 22, 2026, 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, September 22, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
11002 Veirs Mill Road. Suite 506, Wheaton, MD 20902.
Bethesda Help Requests for Food
Food
Food Organizations: Bethesda Help Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. Event Information Phone: 301-365-2022. Event Information Email: info@bethesdahelp.org. Cost: Free to those in service area.
Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit www.bethesdahelp.org.
Rockville Help Requests for Food (By Phone Only)
Food
Delivery to those in our service area.
Food Organizations: Rockville Help Incorporated. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Area: Rockville. Event Information Phone: 301-564-0800. Event Information Email: rockvillemdhelp@gmail.com. Cost: Free to those in service area.
Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Delivery only.
WUMCO Help Requests for Food
Food
Food Organizations: WUMCO Help Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Pre-packaged bags. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Upcounty. Event Information Phone: 301-972-8481. Event Information Email: info@wumcohelp.org. Cost: Free to those who reside in zip codes 20837, 20838, 20839, 20841, 20842.
Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
Manna Market
Food
Food Organizations: Manna Food Center Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Adult. Seniors. Area: East County. Silver Spring. Event Information Phone: 301-424-1130. Event Information Email: referral@mannafood.org.
Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
12301 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20904.
For more info visit www.mannafood.org.
Illumination Station
Energy
Category: Environmental Protection. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Rockville.
Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM.
Twinbrook Library
202 Meadow Hall Dr, Rockville, MD 20851.
For more info visit mygreenmontgomery.org.
So What Else - South Lake ES Drive-Thru Distribution
Food
No appointment needed.
Food Organizations: So What Else Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged boxes. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. East County. MidCounty. Rockville. Silver Spring. Upcounty. Event Information Phone: 2407054345. Event Information Email: mocohungerrelief@sowhatelse.org. Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
18201 Contour Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20877.
For more info visit sowhatelse.org.
Access to Capital Series
Montgomery County Business Center
A four-part virtual educational series designed to equip entrepreneurs with the knowledge and tools needed to secure funding successfully. This series will provide clarity on lending expectations, introduce traditional and non-traditional funding options, and highlight state, local, and federal resources available to small businesses.
March 24
, The 5 C's of Credit,
April 28
, Non-Bank & Alternative Lending,
May 26
, State & Federal Lending Programs,
June 23
, State & Community Capital Resources.
Online Location: Zoom. Category: Business. Educational Class. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. East County. MidCounty. Rockville. Silver Spring. Upcounty. Contact Name: Ken White. Event Information Email: ken.white@marylandbcc.org.
Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit mbcc-access-to-capital.eventbrite.com.
Council Session
Council and Committee Meetings
Council Session.
Category: Council and Committee Meetings. Contact Name: Legislative Information Services. Event Information Phone: 240-777-7910. Event Information Email: County.Council@montgomerycountymd.gov.
Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 11:45 AM – 5:00 PM.
Council Office Building, Third Floor Hearing Room. The meeting will also be available via Zoom to enable remote participation.
Assembling Your BAIL Team: A is for Accountant
Montgomery County Business Center
Numbers tell the story of your business—and Melanie Long from Black and White Financials is here to help you read it. In this session, you’ll learn the basics of bookkeeping, how to track your income and expenses, and why clean financials are critical for funding, taxes, and growth.
Melanie will also share practical tools and tips to help you stay organized and confident in your financial management.
Online Location: https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/assembling-your-bail-team-a-is-for-accountant-2026/. Category: Business. Age: Adult. Seniors. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. Upcounty. East County. MidCounty. Rockville. Silver Spring. Contact Name: Yesenia Cruz. Event Information Phone: 3013158091. Event Information Email: yesenia@marylandwbc.org. Cost: free.
Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit marylandwbc.org.
Bill 36-26, Fire and Emergency Services Commission - Duties and Responsibilities
Council and Committee Meetings
Council Agenda for this public hearing is available here.
Deadline to sign up to speak is September 21, at 2:00pm. For more information please see: Staff Report - Introduction.
Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Council Office Building, 100 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD - Third Floor Hearing Room.
The meeting will also be available via Zoom to enable remote participation.
Bill 37-26, Disruptive Behavior - Public Facilities - Amendments
Council and Committee Meetings
Council Agenda for this public hearing is available here.
Deadline to sign up to speak is September 21, at 2:00pm. For more information please see: Staff Report - Introduction.
Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Council Office Building, 100 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD - Third Floor Hearing Room.
The meeting will also be available via Zoom to enable remote participation.
New Hampshire Avenue Bus Rapid Transit facility planning study and alternatives review
Council and Committee Meetings
Council Agenda for this public hearing is available here.
Deadline to sign up to speak is September 21, at 2:00pm. For more information please see: Staff Report - Introduction.
Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Council Office Building, 100 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD - Third Floor Hearing Room.
The meeting will also be available via Zoom to enable remote participation.
Resolution to approve an amendment to the FY27-32 Capital Improvements Program, Montgomery County Government, Department of Transportation Resurfacing: Residential/Rural Roads
Council and Committee Meetings
Council Agenda for this public hearing is available here.
Deadline to sign up to speak is September 21, at 2:00pm. For more information please see: Staff Report - Introduction.
Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Council Office Building, 100 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD - Third Floor Hearing Room.
The meeting will also be available via Zoom to enable remote participation.
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, September 22, 2026, 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.
Manna Market
Food
Food Organizations: Manna Food Center Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Adult. Seniors. Area: East County. Silver Spring. Event Information Phone: 301-424-1130. Event Information Email: referral@mannafood.org.
Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
12301 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20904.
For more info visit www.mannafood.org.
TheUpCounty Hub Food Distribution
Food
Food Organizations: Other. Category: Regional Services. Food Distribution. Access: Walk-In. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged boxes. Age: Family. Area: Upcounty. Event Information Phone: 240-912-1077. Event Information Email: Info@theupcountyhub.org.
Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Church Of Nazarene
8921 Warfield Rd Gaithersburg, Md 20882.
TheUpCounty Hub Food Distribution
Food
Food Organizations: Other. Category: Food Distribution. Age: Family. Area: Upcounty. Event Information Phone: 240-912-1077. Event Information Email: Info@theupcountyhub.org.
Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Church of Nazarene
8921 Warfield Rd Gaitherburg, MD 20882.
For more info visit www.theupcountyhub.org.
Glenmont United Methodist Church (GLEN)
Food
Bring proof of Montgomery County residence: ID, or utility bill, or lease copy, or bank statement.
Food Organizations: Manna Food Center Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged boxes. Age: Adult. Seniors. Area: East County. Silver Spring. Event Information Phone: 301-424-1130. Event Information Email: referral@mannafood.org.
Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
12901 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20906.
For more info visit www.mannafood.org.
Referral-Based Food Pantry @ Silver Spring Christian Reformed Church
Food
Choice pantry. Referral preferred. Shelf stable foods and fresh produce. Please contact by text, call or email if you do not have a referral.
Food Organizations: Silver Spring Christian Reformed Church. Category: Food Distribution. Access: Service to Specific Population. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Event Information Phone: 3012848401. Event Information Email: foodpantry@sscrc.org. Cost: none.
Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
1501 Arcola Ave. Silver Spring, MD 20902.
For more info visit www.sscrc.org.
Silver Spring Urban District Advisory Committee (SSUDAC) Meeting
Boards, Committees and Commissions
The Silver Spring Urban District Advisory Committee(SSUDAC) is comprised of 11 members appointed by the County Executive and confirmed by the County Council. Two members are persons nominated by the Silver Spring Chamber of Commerce, three members represent optional method developers, three business representatives that employ fewer than 25 employees, two residential community members from the Urban District, and one member who is on the Silver Spring Citizens Advisory Board.
Online Location: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYqdeuvqj0pE9V_d20nyHfHQGMkWcd789EF. Event Information Email: shawn.morris@montgomerycountymd.gov. Contact Name: Cornelius Kuteesa. Event Information Phone: 2407778104. Boards: Silver Spring Urban District Advisory Committee. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Community Events. Business. Government. Regional Services. Seniors. Transportation. Parks & Recreation. Public Safety. Area: Silver Spring. Age: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family.
Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.
Silver Spring Urban District Advisory Committee (SSUDAC) Meeting
Silver Spring Regional Services Center
The Silver Spring Urban District Advisory Committee(SSUDAC) is comprised of 11 members appointed by the County Executive and confirmed by the County Council. Two members are persons nominated by the Silver Spring Chamber of Commerce, three members represent optional method developers, three business representatives that employ fewer than 25 employees, two residential community members from the Urban District, and one member who is on the Silver Spring Citizens Advisory Board.
Online Location: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ijJytLGPScOwDuIgIcBd3Q. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Business. Public Safety. Transportation. Seniors. Regional Services. Parks & Recreation. Government. Community Events. Age: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Silver Spring. Contact Name: Cornelius Kuteesa. Event Information Phone: 240-723-6418. Event Information Email: Cornelius.Kuteesa@montgomerycountymd.gov.
Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.
Interagency Commission on Homelessness Full Meeting
Boards, Committees and Commissions
Webinar ID: 818 6392 2732
Passcode: 016450
US: +13017158592,81863922732# or +16468769923,81863922732#.
Online Location: https://montgomerycountymd-gov.zoom.us/j/81863922732?pwd=2R4s8aSYaUDZx25zeb74Om3XB24hEJ.1. Event Information Email: Rozina.Adhanom@montgomerycountymd.gov. Contact Name: Rozina Adhanom. Event Information Phone: 240-777-4735. Boards: Interagency Commission on Homelessness. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Council and Committee Meetings. Community Events. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Teens.
Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
For more info visit gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com.
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, September 22, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
White Oak Gardens
11600 Lockwood Drive.
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. Seniors. 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, September 22, 2026, 5:00 PM.
301 Muddy Branch Road
Gaithersburg, MD 20878.
For more info visit www.gaithersburghelp.org.
HIV Support Group - Virtual
HIV-STI
Are you living with HIV in Montgomery County? You are not alone! Join Montgomery County’s in-person and/or virtual HIV support groups and connect with others who understand.
Our virtual support group meets through Zoom on the 4th Tuesday of each month (except December) at 5:30pm.
We also offer an in-person support group that meets 6-8pm May 14, July 9, September 10, and November 12.
Register for either group -- or both! -- using the link below.
Category: Health. Age: Adult. Teens. Contact Name: Samukile Takavingofa. Event Information Phone: 240-599-6847. Event Information Email: Samukile.Takavingofa@MontgomeryCountyMD.gov. Cost: Free.
Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
For more info visit montgomerycountymd.gov.
Community Action Board Meeting
Boards, Committees and Commissions
Full board meeting for the Community Action Board, the County's federally-designated anti-poverty group. Meetings are held online and all meetings are open to the public. Please email Leah.Goldfine@montgomerycountymd.gov to request the meeting link.
Online Location: Zoom. Event Information Email: leah.goldfine@montgomerycountymd.gov. Contact Name: Leah Goldfine. Event Information Phone: 240-777-1697. Boards: Community Action Board. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Age: Adult.
Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 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, September 22, 2026, 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.
First Alliance Church- Healthy Food Giveaway
Food
Bimonthly indoor choice food pantry- shelf stable, protein, and fresh produce.
2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month from 6-8pm.
Food Organizations: Other. Category: Community Events. Food Distribution. Access: Walk-In. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Silver Spring. Event Information Phone: 8283865489. Event Information Email: JHinton@1stalliancechurch.com. Cost: free.
Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
First Alliance Church
14500 New Hampshire Blvd
Silver Spring, MD 20904.
Criminal Justice Coordinating Commission
Boards, Committees and Commissions
Virtual Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZjRmY2IzNzgtOWYzYy00NTU2LTgwODAtNmViMjZmMjI5YTIy%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%226e01b1f9-b1e5-4073-ac97-778069a0ad64%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2270df649f-a965-4f8b-8ad4-9511ccf7f30c%22%7d
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Online Location: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZjRmY2IzNzgtOWYzYy00NTU2LTgwODAtNmViMjZmMjI5YTIy%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%226e01b1f9-b1e5-4073-ac97-778069a0ad64%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2270df649f-a965-4f8b-8ad4-9511ccf7f30c%22%7d. Event Information Email: lindsay.bolt@montgomerycountymd.gov. Contact Name: Lindsay Bolt. Event Information Phone: 240-777-2522. Boards: Criminal Justice Coordinating Commission. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Age: Adult.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM.
Executive Office Building
101 Monroe Street
Auditorium (Lobby Level)
Rockville, MD 20850.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.
So What Else - Wyaconda Warehouse Food Appointments
Food
Please book an appointment online https://sowhatelse.org/food-pick-up-appointments/
Email mocohungerrelief@sowhatelse.org if you have questions or are having trouble booking an appointment.
Food Organizations: So What Else Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged boxes. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. East County. MidCounty. Rockville. Silver Spring. Upcounty. Event Information Phone: 2407054345. Event Information Email: mocohungerrelief@sowhatelse.org. Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM.
4924 Wyaconda Road North Bethesda MD 20852.
For more info visit sowhatelse.org.
Bethesda Help Requests for Food
Food
Food Organizations: Bethesda Help Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. Event Information Phone: 301-365-2022. Event Information Email: info@bethesdahelp.org. Cost: Free to those in service area.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit www.bethesdahelp.org.
Rockville Help Requests for Food (By Phone Only)
Food
Delivery to those in our service area.
Food Organizations: Rockville Help Incorporated. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Area: Rockville. Event Information Phone: 301-564-0800. Event Information Email: rockvillemdhelp@gmail.com. Cost: Free to those in service area.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Delivery only.
WUMCO Help Requests for Food
Food
Food Organizations: WUMCO Help Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Pre-packaged bags. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Upcounty. Event Information Phone: 301-972-8481. Event Information Email: info@wumcohelp.org. Cost: Free to those who reside in zip codes 20837, 20838, 20839, 20841, 20842.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
Board of Appeals Hearings
Boards, Committees and Commissions
Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. East County. MidCounty. Rockville. Silver Spring. Upcounty. Contact Name: BOA Staff. Event Information Phone: 240-777-6600. Event Information Email: BOA@montgomerycountymd.gov.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Davidson Memorial Hearing Room, 100 Maryland Avenue, 2nd floor, Rockville MD 20850.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.
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, September 23, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Gaithersburg Library, 2nd Floor
18330 Montgomery Village Ave.
Gaithersburg, MD 20879.
Manna Market
Food
Food Organizations: Manna Food Center Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Adult. Seniors. Area: East County. Silver Spring. Event Information Phone: 301-424-1130. Event Information Email: referral@mannafood.org.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
12301 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20904.
For more info visit www.mannafood.org.
Free HIV and STI Testing at the Mobile Health Clinic - Gaithersburg
HIV-STI
Free HIV and STI testing at the county's mobile health clinic. Walk-ins welcome! Get tested for: HIV gonorrhea chlamydia syphilis hepatitis B hepatitis C NOTE: Testing available for people *not* experiencing symptoms of STIs. If you are experiencing symptoms, our testing staff will make sure you're signed up for an appointment at one of our local health centers.
Not sure about your symptoms?
Check out this list of symptoms by the Mayo Clinic.
Preregister: Preregister and get tested faster. Visit doitforyoumc.org for more about the county's Sexual Health and Wellness Services.
Getting there: Ride On Bus: 90, Metro: Red Line to Shady Grove then take Ride On Bus 90.
Category: Health. Age: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Area: Upcounty. Cost: Free.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM.
Church of the Redeemer
19425 Woodfield Road
Gaithersburg Md 20879.
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, September 23, 2026, 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.
From Cottage Food to Commercial Success
Montgomery County Business Center
From Cottage Food to Commercial Success
Ready to take your food business beyond the cottage food stage?
Growing a food business requires more than a great product. As production increases, entrepreneurs must make important decisions about commercial kitchens, licensing, food safety, recipe scaling, packaging, production, and how to successfully enter retail or wholesale markets.
From Cottage Food to Commercial Success is a practical 3-day virtual program designed to help food entrepreneurs understand what it takes to make that transition and create a realistic roadmap for growth.
Whether you are a baker, caterer, farmers market vendor, packaged-food producer, sauce maker, or another type of food entrepreneur, this program will help you identify the systems, resources, and next steps you need to prepare your business for commercial production.
Day 1: Building the Foundation
We’ll start by exploring the operational and regulatory foundation needed to grow beyond small-scale production.
Topics include:Choosing…
Online Location: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/from-cottage-food-to-commercial-success-tickets-1999017966550. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Community Events. Food Distribution. Business. Age: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. MidCounty. East County. Rockville. Silver Spring. Upcounty. Contact Name: carolina gomez. Event Information Phone: 2027903182. Event Information Email: carolina@foodbizmentor.com. Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit www.eventbrite.com.
Diabetes Support Group
Seniors
Suburban Hospital's Nurse Mary Flynn serves as the Diabetes Support Group facilitator. Come share support, knowledge, and resources. Newcomers welcome.
Category: Health. Seniors. Age: Seniors. Area: MidCounty. Silver Spring. Contact Name: Lena Grayson. Event Information Phone: 301-942-8523. Cost: Free.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Holiday Park Senior Center
3950 Ferrara Dr.
Wheaton, MD 20906.
TheUpCounty Hub Food Distribution
Food
Food Organizations: Other. Category: Food Distribution. Age: Family. Area: Upcounty. Event Information Phone: 240-912-1077. Event Information Email: Info@theupcountyhub.org.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM.
Neelsville Middle School
11700 Neelsville Church Rd Germantown, MD 20876.
For more info visit www.theupcountyhub.org.
People's Community Baptist Church Food Distribution
East County Regional Services Center
People's Community Baptist Church Food Distribution.
Category: Food Distribution. Seniors. Age: Adult. Seniors. Area: East County.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
People's Community Baptist Church
31 Norwood Road
Silver Spring, MD 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, September 23, 2026, 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.
Montgomery College Germantown Campus (GERM)
Food
Bring proof of Montgomery County residence: ID, or utility bill, or lease copy, or bank statement.
Food Organizations: Manna Food Center Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged boxes. Age: Adult. Seniors. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. Upcounty. Event Information Phone: 301-424-1130. Event Information Email: referral@mannafood.org.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 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 Road).
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 are usually forced to start closer to 2:15 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. Age: Family. Area: Silver Spring. Event Information Phone: 301.421.9166. Event Information Email: office@ibertygrovechurch.org. Cost: Free.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
15225 Old Columbia Pike
Burtonsville, MD 20866.
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Commission, Special Education Committee
Boards, Committees and Commissions
Join Zoom Meeting
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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, September 23, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 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.
Please note, the Board will be updating the in-person/hybrid schedule starting in February 2026. More information will be shared prior to the February 25th, 2026 Board meeting. Please reach out to confirm in-person meetings.
Online Location: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/256545988507?p=HPUCR9. 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, September 23, 2026, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
401 Hungerford Drive, Conference Rooms A&B
Rockville, Maryland 20850.
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, September 23, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Windsor Court and Tower Apartments
13900 Castle Blvd.
Kings & Priests' Court International Ministries Food Distribution
East County Regional Services Center
Kings & Priests' Court International Ministries Food Distribution.
Category: Food Distribution. Seniors. Age: Seniors. Adult. Area: East County.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Kings & Priests' Court International Ministries
520 Randolph Road
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. Seniors. 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, September 23, 2026, 5:00 PM.
301 Muddy Branch Road
Gaithersburg, MD 20878.
For more info visit www.gaithersburghelp.org.
Commission on Child Care In-Person Meeting
Boards, Committees and Commissions
The Annual Planning Meeting for the Commission on Child Care will take place at 1401 Rockville Pike, in the 5th Floor Conference Room, Rockville, MD 20852. Free parking is available in the building’s garage, and you can access the garage by entering from the rear of the building. When parking, please be sure to avoid any spaces reserved for County vehicles or for private businesses.
Event Information Email: erin.stillwell@montgomerycountymd.gov. Contact Name: Erin Stillwell. Event Information Phone: 240771716. Boards: Commission on Child Care. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. East County. MidCounty. Rockville. Silver Spring. Upcounty. Age: Adult. Seniors.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
1401 Rockville Pike,
5th Floor Conference Room
Rockville, MD 20852.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.
Pro Bono Legal Clinic
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, September 23, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
11002 Veirs Mill Road. Suite 506, Wheaton, MD 20902.
For more info visit barmont.org.
Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund Commission
Boards, Committees and Commissions
In-Person Meeting Location:
1301 Piccard Drive
Rockville MD, 20850
1st Floor Conference Room (A/B/C)
Virtual Meeting Information: Microsoft Teams: Join Here.
Online Location: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NDc3NzFjNjUtYjhmMi00NTE4LWEwMDItMTZlYmNmNGExODIz%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%226e01b1f9-b1e5-4073-ac97-778069a0ad64%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2284552df6-a8c2-466c-818e-b43992244b75%22%7d. Event Information Email: Briana.Hunter@montgomerycountymd.gov. Contact Name: Briana Hunter. Event Information Phone: 240.777.1404. Boards: Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund Commission. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Area: Rockville. Age: Adult.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
1301 Piccard Drive
Rockville MD, 20850
1st Floor Conference Room (A/B/C).
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.
Victim Services Advisory Board Monthly Meeting
Boards, Committees and Commissions
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Online Location: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/23796473355558?p=JpTwpv5LL5T3JceMji. Event Information Email: Dana.Bell@montgomerycountymd.gov. Contact Name: Dana Bell. Event Information Phone: Dial in by phone +1 443-692-5768,96249623# United States, Baltimore. Boards: Victim Services Advisory Board. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. East County. MidCounty. Rockville. Silver Spring. Upcounty. Age: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Historic Preservation Commission Meeting
Boards, Committees and Commissions
The Historic Preservation Commission meeting will include a work session from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. followed by the public session beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Event Information Email: kevin.manarolla@montgomeryplanning.org. Contact Name: Kevin Manarolla. Event Information Phone: 301-563-3409. Boards: Historic Preservation Commission. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. East County. MidCounty. Rockville. Silver Spring. Upcounty. Age: Family.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
2425 Reedie Drive, 2nd Floor Auditorium
Wheaton, MD 20902.
For more info visit montgomeryplanning.org.
So What Else - Wyaconda Warehouse Food Appointments
Food
Please book an appointment online https://sowhatelse.org/food-pick-up-appointments/
Email mocohungerrelief@sowhatelse.org if you have questions or are having trouble booking an appointment.
Food Organizations: So What Else Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged boxes. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. East County. MidCounty. Rockville. Silver Spring. Upcounty. Event Information Phone: 2407054345. Event Information Email: mocohungerrelief@sowhatelse.org. Cost: FREE.
Thursday, September 24, 2026, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM.
4924 Wyaconda Road North Bethesda MD 20852.
For more info visit sowhatelse.org.
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, September 24, 2026, 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, September 24, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
11002 Veirs Mill Road. Suite 506, Wheaton, MD 20902.
Bethesda Help Requests for Food
Food
Food Organizations: Bethesda Help Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. Event Information Phone: 301-365-2022. Event Information Email: info@bethesdahelp.org. Cost: Free to those in service area.
Thursday, September 24, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit www.bethesdahelp.org.
Rockville Help Requests for Food (By Phone Only)
Food
Delivery to those in our service area.
Food Organizations: Rockville Help Incorporated. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Area: Rockville. Event Information Phone: 301-564-0800. Event Information Email: rockvillemdhelp@gmail.com. Cost: Free to those in service area.
Thursday, September 24, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Delivery only.
WUMCO Help Requests for Food
Food
Food Organizations: WUMCO Help Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Pre-packaged bags. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Upcounty. Event Information Phone: 301-972-8481. Event Information Email: info@wumcohelp.org. Cost: Free to those who reside in zip codes 20837, 20838, 20839, 20841, 20842.
Thursday, September 24, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
Commission on Aging
Boards, Committees and Commissions
The Commission welcomes visitors to join us as we serve the county and its residents. Meetings are held from 9 a.m. to noon on the fourth Thursday of each month (except for July and August). Meetings are currently held virtually.
Online Location: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82378694890?pwd=YU5RaHJQTjNTSzYvZ2lObHNqY204Zz09. 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, September 24, 2026, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.
HHS
Council and Committee Meetings
Health and Human Services Committee Meeting.
Category: Council and Committee Meetings. Contact Name: Legislative Information Services. Event Information Phone: 240-777-7910. Event Information Email: County.Council@montgomerycountymd.gov.
Thursday, September 24, 2026, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
3rd floor Council Hearing Room
Stella B. Werner Council Office Building
100 Maryland Avenue
Rockville, Maryland 20850.
Manna Market
Food
Food Organizations: Manna Food Center Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Adult. Seniors. Area: East County. Silver Spring. Event Information Phone: 301-424-1130. Event Information Email: referral@mannafood.org.
Thursday, September 24, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
12301 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20904.
For more info visit www.mannafood.org.
So What Else - Pathways Church Drive-Thru Distribution
Food
No appointment needed.
Food Organizations: So What Else Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged boxes. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. East County. MidCounty. Rockville. Silver Spring. Upcounty. Event Information Phone: 2407054345. Event Information Email: mocohungerrelief@sowhatelse.org. Cost: FREE.
Thursday, September 24, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
200 W Diamond Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877.
For more info visit sowhatelse.org.
From Cottage Food to Commercial Success
Montgomery County Business Center
From Cottage Food to Commercial Success
Ready to take your food business beyond the cottage food stage?
Growing a food business requires more than a great product. As production increases, entrepreneurs must make important decisions about commercial kitchens, licensing, food safety, recipe scaling, packaging, production, and how to successfully enter retail or wholesale markets.
From Cottage Food to Commercial Success is a practical 3-day virtual program designed to help food entrepreneurs understand what it takes to make that transition and create a realistic roadmap for growth.
Whether you are a baker, caterer, farmers market vendor, packaged-food producer, sauce maker, or another type of food entrepreneur, this program will help you identify the systems, resources, and next steps you need to prepare your business for commercial production.
Day 1: Building the Foundation
We’ll start by exploring the operational and regulatory foundation needed to grow beyond small-scale production.
Topics include:Choosing…
Online Location: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/from-cottage-food-to-commercial-success-tickets-1999017966550. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Community Events. Food Distribution. Business. Age: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. MidCounty. East County. Rockville. Silver Spring. Upcounty. Contact Name: carolina gomez. Event Information Phone: 2027903182. Event Information Email: carolina@foodbizmentor.com. Cost: FREE.
Thursday, September 24, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit www.eventbrite.com.
Strategic Certifications in New and Shifting Markets
Montgomery County Business Center
Organizational and individual certifications can unlock exciting opportunities, but their value differs for small, mid-size, and large firms navigating evolving markets. During this training, participants compare ROI across firm types, explore how certifications influence collaboration strategies, and consider approaches for leveraging designations to strengthen competitive positioning.
The Monthly Educational Training Program provides targeted, applied sessions for Montgomery County entrepreneurs, businesses, and nonprofit organizations navigating disruption driven by recent federal changes.
These sessions are designed for organizations that need to make near-term decisions, including adjusting revenue strategies, repositioning services, and identifying viable opportunities across federal, state, local, and private markets.
Each session focuses on a specific, high-priority topic and is structured to deliver practical guidance that participants can apply immediately. Whether you are reassessing your…
Online Location: Zoom. Category: Business. Community Events. Age: Adult. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. East County. MidCounty. Rockville. Silver Spring. Upcounty. Contact Name: Kaarmin Ford. Event Information Phone: 301.881.3333. Event Information Email: kaarmin.ford@leadermont.org. Cost: Free.
Thursday, September 24, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
For more info visit leadershipmontgomerymd.app.neoncrm.com.
Manna Market
Food
Food Organizations: Manna Food Center Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Adult. Seniors. Area: East County. Silver Spring. Event Information Phone: 301-424-1130. Event Information Email: referral@mannafood.org.
Thursday, September 24, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
12301 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20904.
For more info visit www.mannafood.org.
Food Scraps Recycling Drop-Off: Wheaton Farmers Market
Food Scraps Programs
Drop-off your food scraps every week at the Wheaton Farmers Market!
Save and drop-off the the following food scraps so that they can be recycled:Fruits and vegetables, Dairy products (milk, butter and cheese), Bread, pasta and grains, Seafood, Eggs and eggshells, Coffee grounds, paper coffee filters, loose tea, and tea bags made of paper and cotton, Meat (including bones), Spoiled food, Food-soiled paper, Paper plates (uncoated or compostable), Paper towels and paper napkins, BPI certified or home compostable service ware.
Category: Environmental Protection. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: MidCounty. Contact Name: Kathy Vazquez. Event Information Phone: 240-777-6484. Event Information Email: Katherine.Vazquez@MontgomeryCountyMD.gov. Cost: None.
Thursday, September 24, 2026, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
2001 Evans Pkwy, Wheaton, MD 20902.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.
Pilgrim Church UCC (PCUCC)
Food
Bring proof of Montgomery County residence: ID, or utility bill, or lease copy, or bank statement.
Food Organizations: Manna Food Center Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Adult. Seniors. Area: Upcounty. Silver Spring. East County. MidCounty. Event Information Phone: 301-424-1130. Event Information Email: referral@mannafood.org.
Thursday, September 24, 2026, 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
2206 Briggs Road, Silver Spring, MD 20906 - Indoor Choice Pantry. Access through side door.
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. Seniors. 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, September 24, 2026, 5:00 PM.
301 Muddy Branch Road
Gaithersburg, MD 20878.
For more info visit www.gaithersburghelp.org.
Gaithersburg Middle School (GMS)
Food
Bring proof of Montgomery County residence: ID, or utility bill, or lease copy, or bank statement.
Food Organizations: Manna Food Center Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged boxes. Age: Adult. Seniors. Area: Upcounty. Rockville. Event Information Phone: 301-424-1130. Event Information Email: referral@mannafood.org.
Thursday, September 24, 2026, 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.
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, September 24, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Galway Elementary School
12612 Galway Dr.
Nourishing Bethesda Choice Market (By Appointment)
Food
Nourishing Bethesda Choice Market (By Appointment)
Nourishing Bethesda offers appointments to shop our Choice Market, which 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. Event Information Phone: (TEXT) 301-664-4630. Event Information Email: food@nourishingbethesda.org. Cost: (By Appointment) Free.
Thursday, September 24, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:45 PM.
5020 Battery Lane • Bethesda • Maryland • 20817.
Administrative Charging Committee
Boards, Committees and Commissions
Online Location: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83630322133. Event Information Email: mocopabstaff@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, September 24, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Rustic Roads Advisory Committee Meeting
Boards, Committees and Commissions
This is the monthly meeting for the Rustic Roads Advisory Committee.
Online Location: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MDQ0YjJjNDUtYWU1NC00ZDRmLWE1YTMtYWI1ZjFiZDZkOWUx%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: Chris Van Alstyne. Event Information Phone: 240-777-7163. Boards: Rustic Roads Advisory Committee. Category: Transportation. Area: Upcounty. Age: Adult.
Thursday, September 24, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
For more info visit montgomeryplanning.org.
Sukkot
Days of Commemoration
Sukkot begins a seven-day festival in commemoration of the Jewish people’s 40 years of wandering in the desert as well as thanksgiving for the fall harvest. The ancient Hebrews celebrated Sukkot as a festival of thanksgiving and brought sacrifices to the Temple in Jerusalem. Jews still observe the holiday by making joyous parades in synagogues and carrying lulabs (palm branches), etrogs (citrons), and myrtle and willow branches. During Sukkot, traditional Jews live in a hut called a sukkah as a reminder of the temporary dwellings in which their ancestors lived during their wanderings in the wilderness in Biblical times. Ends with Shemini Atzeret, which is observed with memorial services and cycle of Biblical readings and is a supplementary two-day celebration.
Category: Holidays.
Friday, September 25, 2026 – Friday, October 2, 2026.
Montgomery County, MD.
So What Else - Wyaconda Warehouse Food Appointments
Food
Please book an appointment online https://sowhatelse.org/food-pick-up-appointments/
Email mocohungerrelief@sowhatelse.org if you have questions or are having trouble booking an appointment.
Food Organizations: So What Else Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged boxes. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. East County. MidCounty. Rockville. Silver Spring. Upcounty. Event Information Phone: 2407054345. Event Information Email: mocohungerrelief@sowhatelse.org. Cost: FREE.
Friday, September 25, 2026, 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM.
4924 Wyaconda Road North Bethesda MD 20852.
For more info visit sowhatelse.org.
AfriThrive Food Distribution at Aspen Hil
Food
Food Organizations: Other. Category: Community Events. Food Distribution. Access: Walk-In. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Mobile Market. Age: Family. Seniors. Adult. Area: Silver Spring. Event Information Phone: 9789188669. Event Information Email: henrietta.isaboke@afrithrive.org. Cost: Free.
Friday, September 25, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
3132 Bel Pre Rd, Aspen Hill MD 20906.
For more info visit www.afrithrive.org.
Bethesda Help Requests for Food
Food
Food Organizations: Bethesda Help Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. Event Information Phone: 301-365-2022. Event Information Email: info@bethesdahelp.org. Cost: Free to those in service area.
Friday, September 25, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit www.bethesdahelp.org.
Rockville Help Requests for Food (By Phone Only)
Food
Delivery to those in our service area.
Food Organizations: Rockville Help Incorporated. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Area: Rockville. Event Information Phone: 301-564-0800. Event Information Email: rockvillemdhelp@gmail.com. Cost: Free to those in service area.
Friday, September 25, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Delivery only.
WUMCO Help Requests for Food
Food
Food Organizations: WUMCO Help Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Pre-packaged bags. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Upcounty. Event Information Phone: 301-972-8481. Event Information Email: info@wumcohelp.org. Cost: Free to those who reside in zip codes 20837, 20838, 20839, 20841, 20842.
Friday, September 25, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
TheUpCounty Hub Food Distribution
Food
Food Organizations: Other. Category: Food Distribution. Age: Family. Area: Upcounty. Event Information Phone: 240-912-1077. Event Information Email: Info@theupcountyhub.org.
Friday, September 25, 2026, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Dr.Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School
13737 Wisteria Drive Germantown, MD 20874.
For more info visit www.theupcountyhub.org.
Manna Market
Food
Food Organizations: Manna Food Center Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Adult. Seniors. Area: East County. Silver Spring. Event Information Phone: 301-424-1130. Event Information Email: referral@mannafood.org.
Friday, September 25, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
12301 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20904.
For more info visit www.mannafood.org.
Nourishing Bethesda Choice Market (By Appointment)
Food
Nourishing Bethesda Choice Market (By Appointment)
Nourishing Bethesda offers appointments to shop our Choice Market, which 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. Event Information Phone: (TEXT) 301-664-4630. Event Information Email: food@nourishingbethesda.org. Cost: (By Appointment) Free.
Friday, September 25, 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM.
5020 Battery Lane • Bethesda • Maryland • 20817.
Southern Bethany Food Distribution
Food
Food Organizations: Southern Bethany Baptist Church. Category: Food Distribution. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Pre-packaged boxes. Age: Family. Area: MidCounty. Event Information Phone: 301421-1440. Event Information Email: Sbethany752@gmail.com. Cost: FREE.
Friday, September 25, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
3537 Spencerville Road
Burtonsville, Md
Grab & Go.
From Cottage Food to Commercial Success
Montgomery County Business Center
From Cottage Food to Commercial Success
Ready to take your food business beyond the cottage food stage?
Growing a food business requires more than a great product. As production increases, entrepreneurs must make important decisions about commercial kitchens, licensing, food safety, recipe scaling, packaging, production, and how to successfully enter retail or wholesale markets.
From Cottage Food to Commercial Success is a practical 3-day virtual program designed to help food entrepreneurs understand what it takes to make that transition and create a realistic roadmap for growth.
Whether you are a baker, caterer, farmers market vendor, packaged-food producer, sauce maker, or another type of food entrepreneur, this program will help you identify the systems, resources, and next steps you need to prepare your business for commercial production.
Day 1: Building the Foundation
We’ll start by exploring the operational and regulatory foundation needed to grow beyond small-scale production.
Topics include:Choosing…
Online Location: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/from-cottage-food-to-commercial-success-tickets-1999017966550. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Community Events. Food Distribution. Business. Age: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. MidCounty. East County. Rockville. Silver Spring. Upcounty. Contact Name: carolina gomez. Event Information Phone: 2027903182. Event Information Email: carolina@foodbizmentor.com. Cost: FREE.
Friday, September 25, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit www.eventbrite.com.
Manna Market
Food
Food Organizations: Manna Food Center Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Adult. Seniors. Area: East County. Silver Spring. Event Information Phone: 301-424-1130. Event Information Email: referral@mannafood.org.
Friday, September 25, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
12301 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20904.
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.
Friday, September 25, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Good Hope Neighborhood Recreation Center
14715 Good Hope Rd.
Friday Food Distribution
Food
Friday afternoons food distribution.
Food Organizations: Saint Camillus Church Silver Spring Inc. 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, September 25, 2026, 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. Seniors. 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, September 25, 2026, 5:00 PM.
301 Muddy Branch Road
Gaithersburg, MD 20878.
For more info visit www.gaithersburghelp.org.
Pitru Paksh
Days of Commemoration
Period of 16 days dedicated to ancestors. Shraddha is performed on the specific lunar day during the Pitru Paksha, when the ancestor—usually a parent or paternal
grandparent—died.
Category: Holidays.
Saturday, September 26, 2026 – Saturday, October 10, 2026.
Montgomery County, MD.
So What Else - Wyaconda Warehouse Food Appointments
Food
Please book an appointment online https://sowhatelse.org/food-pick-up-appointments/
Email mocohungerrelief@sowhatelse.org if you have questions or are having trouble booking an appointment.
Food Organizations: So What Else Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged boxes. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. East County. MidCounty. Rockville. Silver Spring. Upcounty. Event Information Phone: 2407054345. Event Information Email: mocohungerrelief@sowhatelse.org. Cost: FREE.
Saturday, September 26, 2026, 7:15 AM – 1:00 PM.
4924 Wyaconda Road North Bethesda MD 20852, outdoor.
For more info visit sowhatelse.org.
RCDC Grab & Go Drive Through Food Distribution in Silver Spring (No Appointment Necessary)
Food
Rainbow Community Development Center Food Distribution
For ALL Montgomery County Residents.
All Montgomery County residents may attend our Saturday Grab & Go distributions every 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month, from 8:00am-10:00am.
Food Organizations: Rainbow Community Development Center Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: Walk-In. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged boxes. Pre-packaged bags. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: East County. Silver Spring. Event Information Phone: 301-625-2561.
Saturday, September 26, 2026, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
Rainbow Community Development Center Food Pantry
Address to Pantry Entrance (Rear Garage Door):
12120 Tech Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904
Address to Church:
2120 Industrial Parkway, 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, September 26, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
East County CRC
3310 Gateshead Manor Way
Silver Spring, MD 20910.
Rainbow CDC Grab-N-Go
East County Regional Services Center
Rainbow CDC Grab-N-Go.
Category: Food Distribution. Seniors. Age: Seniors. Area: East County.
Saturday, September 26, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Rainbow CDC
2120 Industrial Parkway
Silver Spring, MD 20904.
Bethesda Help Requests for Food
Food
Food Organizations: Bethesda Help Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. Event Information Phone: 301-365-2022. Event Information Email: info@bethesdahelp.org. Cost: Free to those in service area.
Saturday, September 26, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit www.bethesdahelp.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.
Saturday, September 26, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
East County Community Center
3310 Gateshead Manor Way.
Rockville Help Requests for Food (By Phone Only)
Food
Delivery to those in our service area.
Food Organizations: Rockville Help Incorporated. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Area: Rockville. Event Information Phone: 301-564-0800. Event Information Email: rockvillemdhelp@gmail.com. Cost: Free to those in service area.
Saturday, September 26, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Delivery only.
WUMCO Help Requests for Food
Food
Food Organizations: WUMCO Help Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Pre-packaged bags. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Upcounty. Event Information Phone: 301-972-8481. Event Information Email: info@wumcohelp.org. Cost: Free to those who reside in zip codes 20837, 20838, 20839, 20841, 20842.
Saturday, September 26, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
Food Scraps Recycling Drop-Off: Derwood Market
Food Scraps Programs
Drop-off your food scraps every week at the Derwood Market!
Save and drop-off the the following food scraps so that they can be recycled:Fruits and vegetables, Dairy products (milk, butter and cheese), Bread, pasta and grains, Seafood, Eggs and eggshells, Coffee grounds, paper coffee filters, loose tea, and tea bags made of paper and cotton Meat (including bones), Spoiled food, Food-soiled paper, Paper plates (uncoated or compostable), Paper towels and paper napkins, BPI certified or home compostable service ware.
Category: Environmental Protection. Age: Family. Seniors. Adult. Teens. Kids. Area: Rockville. Contact Name: Kathy Vazquez. Event Information Phone: 240-777-6484. Event Information Email: Katherine.Vazquez@MontgomeryCountyMD.gov. Cost: None.
Saturday, September 26, 2026, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
16501 Redland Road, Rockville, MD 20855.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.
Food Scraps Recycling Drop-Off: Downtown Silver Spring Farmers Market
Food Scraps Programs
Drop-off your food scraps every week at the FreshFarm Downtown Silver Spring Farmers Market!
Save and drop-off the following food scraps so that they can be recycled:Fruits and vegetables, Dairy products (milk, butter and cheese), Bread, pasta and grains, Seafood, Eggs and eggshells, Coffee grounds, paper coffee filters, loose tea, and tea bags made of paper and cotton Meat (including bones), Spoiled food, Food-soiled paper, Paper plates (uncoated or compostable), Paper towels and paper napkins, BPI certified or home compostable service ware.
Category: Environmental Protection. Area: Silver Spring. Contact Name: Kathy Vazquez. Event Information Phone: 240-777-6484. Event Information Email: Katherine.Vazquez@MontgomeryCountyMD.gov. Cost: 0.
Saturday, September 26, 2026, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
1 Veterans Plaza, Silver Spring, MD 20910.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.
Food Scraps Recycling Drop-Off: Pike Central Farm Market
Food Scraps Programs
Drop off your food scraps every week at the Pike Central Farm Market!
Save and drop-off the following food scraps so that they can be recycled:Fruits and vegetables, Dairy products (milk, butter and cheese), Bread, pasta and grains, Seafood, Eggs and eggshells, Coffee grounds, paper coffee filters, loose tea, and tea bags made of paper and cotton Meat (including bones), Spoiled food, Food-soiled paper, Paper plates (uncoated or compostable), Paper towels and paper napkins, BPI certified or home compostable service ware.
Category: Environmental Protection. Contact Name: Kathy Vazquez. Event Information Phone: 240-777-6484. Event Information Email: Katherine.Vazquez@MontgomeryCountyMD.gov. Cost: 0.
Saturday, September 26, 2026, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
935 Prose Street
North Bethesda, MD 20852.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.
Tai Chi & QiQong Class
East County Regional Services Center
Tai Chi & QiQong Class.
Category: Community Events. Health. Seniors. Age: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Area: East County.
Saturday, September 26, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
White Oak Library
11701 New Hampshire Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20904.
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 do not require any documentation or proof of residency, however, we will ask you to register to receive a Capital Area Food Bank card. You will receive food whether or not you register.
Food Organizations: Other. Category: Food Distribution. Access: Walk-In. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Age: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. Silver Spring. East County. MidCounty. Rockville. Upcounty. Event Information Phone: 3017451100. Event Information Email: saraa11@verizon.net. Cost: No cost.
Saturday, September 26, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Front door, First Baptist Church, 828 Wayne Ave. Silver Spring, MD 20910.
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, September 26, 2026, 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, September 26, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
12210 PLUM ORCHARD DR, STE 214, SILVER SPRING, MD.
FREE PEDIATRIC CLINIC-EVERY 4TH SATURDAY
East County Initiative
.
Category: Health. Age: Kids.
Saturday, September 26, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
12210 PLUM ORCHARD DR, STE 214, SILVER SPRING, MD.
Backyard Food Scraps Compost Bin Sale
Food Scraps Programs
Montgomery County residents can buy a discounted compost bin to start composting fruit and vegetable scraps right at home!
Over the last few years with the help of resident volunteers, Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection has evaluated two types of compost bins for food scraps composting to ensure that the bins successfully deter rodents and aid in the decomposition of food scraps. The vast majority of participants have been able to compost food scraps in their backyard without experiencing any issues by using these bins and following our recommendations.
This year, DEP is coordinating a discounted sale of the two successfully evaluated bins:Earth Machine – 35% off retail, HotFrog Dual Chamber Tumbler – 17% off retail, This sale is intended to give residents an opportunity to purchase high-quality compost bins at a reduced cost. All sales and distribution will be managed by an outside vendor. Bins must be purchased online before pickup; no bins will be sold at the pickup locations.
Category: Environmental Protection. Area: Silver Spring. Contact Name: Kathy Vazquez. Event Information Phone: 240-777-6484. Event Information Email: Katherine.Vazquez@MontgomeryCountyMD.gov.
Saturday, September 26, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Sligo Middle School
1401 Dennis Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20902.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.
Happy 143rd Birthday, Prathertown
Upcounty Regional Services Center
Prathertown’s 143rd Birthday Celebration is a living, breathing tribute to one of Montgomery County’s oldest Black landowning communities—a day where history, culture, and craftsmanship come alive for residents and visitors alike. This year’s celebration is designed not only to honor Prathertown’s legacy but to expand its capacity for heritage education, cultural preservation, and community centered economic development.
The event features a full slate of hands on historic craft workshops, inviting guests to learn traditional skills once practiced by Prathertown families such as the annual rootbeer making. Local artisans and culture keepers will lead sessions in craft sessions, offering participants a chance to experience the tactile traditions that shaped daily life in early Prathertown. These workshops double as intergenerational learning spaces, strengthening community bonds while preserving disappearing trades.
A highlight of the celebration is the Historic Trades & Artisan Market, hosted on one of Prat…
Category: Community Events. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Upcounty. Contact Name: Carl Prather. Event Information Phone: 301-258-1003. Event Information Email: info@prathertown.org. Cost: Free.
Saturday, September 26, 2026, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Prathertown Road.
Sandy Spring Community Day
REC-Events
This year's celebration pays tribute to the history and vibrancy of the Sandy Spring community, and the people and educators who have made an impact.
Enjoy crafts, artisan vendors, music and more!
College Prep and College Sports Recruitment information sessions will be held inside Ross Boddy NRC from Noon to 2 p.m.
Category: Community Events. Parks & Recreation. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Upcounty. MidCounty. East County.
Saturday, September 26, 2026, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Ross Boddy Neighborhood Recreation Center.
IWLA Hunting & Fishing Day
Watershed Restoration
Category: Environmental Protection. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Upcounty.
Saturday, September 26, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
18301 Waring Station Rd.
Germantown, MD
20874.
Arleeta's Food Pantry
Food
Walk-in food distribution monthly, 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month.
9 a.m.-12 Noon. 1-4 bags of pre-packaged food items in cans, boxes, bags given to families once a month. Foods include proteins, starches, vegetables, fruits, cereals, soups. Occasionally fresh items are available. Stop by to receive your items!
Food Organizations: Other. Category: Food Distribution. Age: Family. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. Rockville. Silver Spring. Event Information Phone: 301-979-8111. Event Information Email: rgwmcginnis7@gmail.com. Cost: Free!
Saturday, September 26, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Silver Spring United Methodist Church
8900 Georgia Ave.
Silver Spring, MD 20910.
Bi weekly free food distribution (Sunday 6th September, September 20th etc..)
Food
Prepared vegetarian meals, shelf stable foods, produce, milk and bread. Currently the distribution is every two weeks, starting at 8:30am til supplies last.
Food Organizations: Other. Category: Food Distribution. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Rockville. East County. MidCounty. Silver Spring. Upcounty. Event Information Phone: 6097518729. Event Information Email: shergillaman1@gmail.com. Cost: Free.
Sunday, September 27, 2026, 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Bi weekly distribution (Sept 6th, Sept 20th etc..) At the back of the building in the parking lot at 13814 Travailah Rd, Rockville 20850.
For more info visit wedoseva.org.
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 3 hours. Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vSWMGLmzSfqWK332-GUHsw **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_vSWMGLmzSfqWK332-GUHsw. Event Information Email: ccoc@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.
Sunday, September 27, 2026, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit montgomerycountymd.gov.
Bethesda Help Requests for Food
Food
Food Organizations: Bethesda Help Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. Event Information Phone: 301-365-2022. Event Information Email: info@bethesdahelp.org. Cost: Free to those in service area.
Sunday, September 27, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit www.bethesdahelp.org.
Rockville Help Requests for Food (By Phone Only)
Food
Delivery to those in our service area.
Food Organizations: Rockville Help Incorporated. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Area: Rockville. Event Information Phone: 301-564-0800. Event Information Email: rockvillemdhelp@gmail.com. Cost: Free to those in service area.
Sunday, September 27, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Delivery only.
WUMCO Help Requests for Food
Food
Food Organizations: WUMCO Help Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Pre-packaged bags. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Upcounty. Event Information Phone: 301-972-8481. Event Information Email: info@wumcohelp.org. Cost: Free to those who reside in zip codes 20837, 20838, 20839, 20841, 20842.
Sunday, September 27, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
Food Scraps Recycling Drop-Off: Bethesda Central Farm Market
Food Scraps Programs
Drop-off your food scraps every week at the Bethesda Central Farm Market! Save and drop-off the following food scraps so that they can be recycled:Fruits and vegetables, Dairy products (milk, butter and cheese), Bread, pasta and grains, Seafood, Eggs and eggshells, Coffee grounds, paper coffee filters, loose tea, and tea bags made of paper and cotton Meat (including bones), Spoiled food, Food-soiled paper, Paper plates (uncoated or compostable), Paper towels and paper napkins, BPI certified or home compostable service ware.
Category: Environmental Protection. Community Events. Age: Family. Seniors. Adult. Teens. Kids. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. Contact Name: Kathy Vazquez. Event Information Phone: 240-777-6484. Event Information Email: Katherine.Vazquez@MontgomeryCountyMD.gov. Cost: None.
Sunday, September 27, 2026, 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM.
7600 Arlington Road
Bethesda, MD 20814.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.
Food Scraps Recycling Drop-Off: Olney Farmers and Artists Market
Food Scraps Programs
Drop-off your food scraps every week at the Olney Farmers and Artists Market! Save and drop-off the the following food scraps so that they can be recycled: - Fruits and vegetables, - Dairy products (milk, butter and cheese), - Bread, pasta and grains, - Seafood, - Eggs and eggshells, - Coffee grounds, paper coffee filters, loose tea, and tea bags made of paper and cotton, - Meat (including bones), - Spoiled food, - Food-soiled paper, - Paper plates (uncoated or compostable), - Paper towels and paper napkins, - BPI certified or home compostable service ware.
Category: Environmental Protection. Area: Upcounty. Contact Name: Kathy Vazquez. Event Information Phone: 240-777-6484. Event Information Email: Katherine.Vazquez@MontgomeryCountyMD.gov. Cost: None.
Sunday, September 27, 2026, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Located on 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.
10th Annual Wheaton Arts Parade & Festival
Events
The 10th Annual Wheaton Arts Parade & Festival-- https://www.wheatonartsparade.org/ -- returns to downtown Wheaton on Sunday, September 27 from 10 am to 5 pm, bringing artists, musicians, dancers, community organizations, food vendors and thousands of art lovers together for a uniquely Wheaton celebration. Admission is free.
The parade, which begins at 10 am, features more than 20 floats.
Following the parade, the celebration continues with a visual arts festival featuring more than 50 booths where artists sell their original work.
Community organizations will offer art-making activities and giveaways, while the Kids’ Zone features free activities for children, including FREE face painting and balloon twisting.
The afternoon features non-stop entertainment on three stages, showcasing Montgomery County talent and the incredible diversity of the Wheaton community.
Category: Community Events. Contact Name: Chris Lindsley. Event Information Phone: 443-610-1956. Event Information Email: chris@wheatonartsparade.org. Cost: Free.
Sunday, September 27, 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Marian Fryer Town Plaza, 2424 Reedie Drive, Wheaton, MD 20902.
For more info visit www.wheatonartsparade.org.
Tai Chi for you
East County Regional Services Center
Tai Chi for you.
Category: Seniors. Community Events. Health. Age: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: East County.
Sunday, September 27, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
White Oak Library
11701 New Hampshire Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20904.
Veirs Mill Road Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Pop-up Event at Wheaton Arts Parade & Festival
DOT-RTS
MCDOT is hosting a series of informal pop-up events along the Veirs Mill Road Flash Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) corridor. The team will share information about the Veirs Mill Road Flash BRT project.
BRT will improve transit connectivity between Rockville and Wheaton with faster, more reliable and frequent transit service. The project will include dedicated lanes for buses, queue jumps that allow buses to jump ahead of traffic at intersections, and transit signal priority to help buses move through traffic signals. The project also invests in safer streets, with 3.8 miles of new and improved sidewalks and paths, four new traffic signals, and upgraded pedestrian lighting to support people walking, rolling, and biking to BRT.
To learn more about this project, including station locations or pedestrian connections, please see the website at VMRFlash.com.
Sign up to receive project updates:
https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MDMONTGOMERY/subscriber/new?topic_id=MDMONTGOMERY_1226.
Category: Transportation. Contact Name: Pam Destino, Project Manager. Event Information Email: VeirsMillRoadBRT@montgomerycountymd.gov.
Sunday, September 27, 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Wheaton Arts Parade & Festival
Marian Fryer Town Plaza
2424 Reedie Drive, Wheaton, MD.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.
AMSS Food Distribution (Seniors)
Food
www.amssmd.org.
Food Organizations: Other. Category: Seniors. Volunteers. Health. Age: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Rockville. Silver Spring. Upcounty. Event Information Phone: 3013559961. Event Information Email: malak@amssmd.org.
Sunday, September 27, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Food Pantry: 15841 Crabbs Branch Way, Rockville, MD, 20855.
Family Fun Day: An event for people living with HIV
HIV-STI
Come together with your family and friends for a day of fun!Games & prizes, Fun physical activities & races, Meet other people living with HIV.
Category: Health. Age: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Silver Spring. MidCounty. Event Information Phone: 240-599-6847. Event Information Email: DHHS.SWD@MontgomeryCountyMD.Gov. Cost: Free.
Sunday, September 27, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Dennis Avenue Health Center
2000 Dennis Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20902.
For more info visit tinyurl.com.
Kings & Priests' Court International Ministries Food Distribution
East County Regional Services Center
Kings & Priests' Court International Ministries Food Distribution.
Category: Food Distribution. Seniors. Age: Seniors. Adult. Area: East County.
Sunday, September 27, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
Kings & Priests' Court International Ministries
520 Randolph Road
Silver Spring, MD 20904.
City of Lights Helping Hands - Food Pantry
Food
Please see image below for more infromation:
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Food Organizations: Other. Category: Food Distribution. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: East County.
Sunday, September 27, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
520 Randolph Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904.
WABA Montgomery County Family Bike Fest in Rockville
DOT Events
The Washington Area Bicycle Association is hosting this event to promote biking for people of all ages. Residents will have a chance to learn about safety best practices and to test ride bikes! Several bike shops will be providing e-bikes and cargo bikes for folks to test ride. There will be activities for kids to engage in, including a bike decoration table, a balance bike parade, a scavenger hunt, and free bike helmets and light sets giveaways. , MCDOT staff will have a table distributing giveaways and information about the upcoming Learn to Ride bike & scooter classes, as well as other micromobility programs and transportation options for Montgomery County residents. Visit the Bike and Scooter webpage for a map of bike trails, safety tips more information. MCDOT also provides travel options and supports programs that offer alternatives to driving solo. Through incentives and a variety of tools for employers, employees and other travelers, MCDOT provides flexible solutions for a better commute.
Category: Transportation. Age: Seniors. Family. Adult. Teens. Kids. Area: Rockville. Contact Name: Peter Gray. Event Information Phone: (202) 970-6816. Event Information Email: peter@waba.org. Cost: FREE.
Sunday, September 27, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
The Square at Rockville Town Center
36 Maryland Avenue
Rockville, MD 20850.
For more info visit https.
RainScapes Basics at the Muslim Community Center
Rainscapes
Overview of the RainScapes program presented to the Muslim Community Association.
Category: Environmental Protection.
Sunday, September 27, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
15200 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring MD 20905.
Birth of Confucius
Days of Commemoration
Today, Confucianists honor the influential philosopher, teacher, and thinker. Let's reflect on his teachings of harmony, respect, and wisdom that continue to inspire.
Category: Holidays.
Monday, September 28, 2026.
Montgomery County, MD.
So What Else - Wyaconda Warehouse Food Appointments
Food
Please book an appointment online sowhatelse.org…
Email mocohungerrelief@sowhatelse.org if you have questions or are having trouble booking an appointment.
Food Organizations: So What Else Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged boxes. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. East County. MidCounty. Rockville. Silver Spring. Upcounty. Event Information Phone: 2407054345. Event Information Email: mocohungerrelief@sowhatelse.org. Cost: FREE.
Monday, September 28, 2026, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM.
4924 Wyaconda Road North Bethesda, MD 20852.
For more info visit sowhatelse.org.
Bethesda Help Requests for Food
Food
Food Organizations: Bethesda Help Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. Event Information Phone: 301-365-2022. Event Information Email: info@bethesdahelp.org. Cost: Free to those in service area.
Monday, September 28, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit www.bethesdahelp.org.
Rockville Help Requests for Food (By Phone Only)
Food
Delivery to those in our service area.
Food Organizations: Rockville Help Incorporated. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Area: Rockville. Event Information Phone: 301-564-0800. Event Information Email: rockvillemdhelp@gmail.com. Cost: Free to those in service area.
Monday, September 28, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Delivery only.
WUMCO Help Requests for Food
Food
Food Organizations: WUMCO Help Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Pre-packaged bags. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Upcounty. Event Information Phone: 301-972-8481. Event Information Email: info@wumcohelp.org. Cost: Free to those who reside in zip codes 20837, 20838, 20839, 20841, 20842.
Monday, September 28, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
ECON
Council and Committee Meetings
Economic Development Committee Meeting.
Category: Council and Committee Meetings. Contact Name: Legislative Information Services. Event Information Phone: 240-777-7910. Event Information Email: County.Council@montgomerycountymd.gov.
Monday, September 28, 2026, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
3rd floor Council Hearing Room
Stella B. Werner Council Office Building
100 Maryland Avenue
Rockville, Maryland 20850.
Manna Market
Food
Food Organizations: Manna Food Center Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Adult. Seniors. Area: East County. Silver Spring. Event Information Phone: 301-424-1130. Event Information Email: referral@mannafood.org.
Monday, September 28, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
12301 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20904.
For more info visit www.mannafood.org.
PHP
Council and Committee Meetings
Planning, Housing and Parks Committee Meeting.
Category: Council and Committee Meetings. Contact Name: Legislative Information Services. Event Information Phone: 240-777-7910. Event Information Email: County.Council@montgomerycountymd.gov.
Monday, September 28, 2026, 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
3rd floor Council Hearing Room
Stella B. Werner Council Office Building
100 Maryland Avenue
Rockville, Maryland 20850.
Church of the Redeemer (COR)
Food
Bring proof of Montgomery County residence: ID, or utility bill, or lease copy, or bank statement.
Food Organizations: Manna Food Center Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged boxes. Age: Adult. Seniors. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. Upcounty. Event Information Phone: 301-424-1130. Event Information Email: referral@mannafood.org.
Monday, September 28, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
19425 Woodfield Rd. Gaithersburg, MD 20879 (outside of the parking lot).
For more info visit www.mannafood.org.
Board Meeting
Board of Elections Calendar
Category: Elections.
Monday, September 28, 2026, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
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. Seniors. 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, September 28, 2026, 5:00 PM.
301 Muddy Branch Road
Gaithersburg, MD 20878.
For more info visit www.gaithersburghelp.org.
English Conversations
East County Regional Services Center
White Oak Library - English Conversations.
Category: Seniors. Educational Class. Age: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Area: East County.
Monday, September 28, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
White Oak Library
11701 New Hampshire Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20904.
Caregivers of Trans Youth Support Group
HIV-STI
Are you a parent or caregiver to a trans or nonbinary child? Join MoCo Pride Center, Trans Maryland, and Rainbow Youth Alliance to share stories and resources to support our kids.
Led exclusively by trans and nonbinary members of the community! We meet in person on the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month. This is a peer-to-peer meeting group, not a counseling or medical service. Email the Pride Center if you have any questions or concerns about our group! We hope to see you soon.Please use our registration link, IMPORTANT: July 6-September 6, 2026, Metro will NOT run between North Bethesda and Friendship Heights. This includes trains to the Bethesda Metro station across the street from the Pride Center. Free parking will be available at North Bethesda and Grosvenor-Strathmore stations, and free shuttle buses will replace trains at the Grosvenor-Strathmore, Medical Center, and Bethesda stations. Other options include half-price MARC trains, existing Metro and Rideon bus routes, and free 30-day memberships…
Category: Health. Age: Adult. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. Contact Name: MoCo Pride Center. Event Information Email: hello@mocopridecenter.org. Cost: Free.
Monday, September 28, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
MoCo Pride Center
4805 Edgemoor Lane, 2nd Floor
Bethesda, MD, 20814.
For more info visit www.mocopridefamily.org.
Silver Spring Citizens Advisory Board Committee Meetings
Boards, Committees and Commissions
Committees to the Silver Spring Citizens Advisory Board
Neighborhoods Committee: The Neighborhoods Committee handles matters pertaining to the quality of life in neighborhoods, including, but not limited to public health planning, community redevelopment, school-community relations, housing, education, the Arts, and the natural environment in the region
Transportation, Energy and Environment Committee: The committee shall facilitate a community wide discussion on transportation, energy and environmental policies in order to promote sustainable living and improved quality of life for the greater Silver Spring region.
The full Board meets the second Monday of each month , 7:00 pm. All Committees meet on the fourth Monday of the month, 7:00 pm. Meetings are held online.
Online Location: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/XipYHB4IRkuv2xgYQbcwVg. Event Information Email: Cornelius.Kuteesa@montgomerycountymd.gov. Contact Name: Cornelius Kuteesa. Event Information Phone: 240-723-6418. Boards: Silver Spring Citizens Advisory Board. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Community Events. Business. Environmental Protection. Government. Regional Services. Seniors. Transportation. Area: Silver Spring. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family.
Monday, September 28, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
The Silver Spring Civic Building at Veteran's Plaza
1 Veterans Place
Silver Spring, MD 20910.
For more info visit montgomerycountymd.gov.
Silver Spring Citizens Advisory Board Committee Meetings
Silver Spring Regional Services Center
Committees of the Silver Spring Citizens Advisory Board, Neighborhoods Committee: The Neighborhoods Committee handles matters pertaining to the quality of life in neighborhoods, including, but not limited to public health planning, community redevelopment, school-community relations, housing, education, the Arts, and the natural environment in the region
, Transportation, Energy and Environment Committee: The committee shall facilitate a community wide discussion on transportation, energy and environmental policies in order to promote sustainable living and improved quality of life for the greater Silver Spring region.
, Economic Development: Committee focused on the Economic Development of the Silver Spring region.
Online Location: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/OQ9ikq4fTZOpP7UnNFTAQw. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Business. Community Events. Environmental Protection. Government. Regional Services. Seniors. Transportation. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Silver Spring. Contact Name: Cornelius Kuteesa. Event Information Phone: 240-723-6418. Event Information Email: Cornelius.Kuteesa@montgomerycountymd.gov.
Monday, September 28, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
The Silver Spring Civic Building at Veteran's Plaza.
For more info visit montgomerycountymd.gov.
Montgomery County Revenue Authority (MCRA) Board Meeting
Boards, Committees and Commissions
MCRA Board Meeting.
Online Location: TBD. Event Information Email: gdominick@mcra-md.com. Contact Name: Gayle Dominick. Event Information Phone: 301-838-0636. Boards: Revenue Authority. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Age: Adult. Seniors.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM.
So What Else - Wyaconda Warehouse Food Appointments
Food
Please book an appointment online https://sowhatelse.org/food-pick-up-appointments/
Email mocohungerrelief@sowhatelse.org if you have questions or are having trouble booking an appointment.
Food Organizations: So What Else Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged boxes. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. East County. MidCounty. Rockville. Silver Spring. Upcounty. Event Information Phone: 2407054345. Event Information Email: mocohungerrelief@sowhatelse.org. Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM.
4924 Wyaconda Road North Bethesda MD 20852.
For more info visit sowhatelse.org.
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, September 29, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
2120 Industrial Pkwy
Silver Spring, MD.
Council Session
Council and Committee Meetings
Council Session.
Category: Council and Committee Meetings. Contact Name: Legislative Information Services. Event Information Phone: 240-777-7910. Event Information Email: County.Council@montgomerycountymd.gov.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Council Office Building, Third Floor Hearing Room. The meeting will also be available via Zoom to enable remote participation.
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, September 29, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
11002 Veirs Mill Road. Suite 506, Wheaton, MD 20902.
Bethesda Help Requests for Food
Food
Food Organizations: Bethesda Help Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. Event Information Phone: 301-365-2022. Event Information Email: info@bethesdahelp.org. Cost: Free to those in service area.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit www.bethesdahelp.org.
Rockville Help Requests for Food (By Phone Only)
Food
Delivery to those in our service area.
Food Organizations: Rockville Help Incorporated. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Area: Rockville. Event Information Phone: 301-564-0800. Event Information Email: rockvillemdhelp@gmail.com. Cost: Free to those in service area.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Delivery only.
WUMCO Help Requests for Food
Food
Food Organizations: WUMCO Help Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Pre-packaged bags. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Upcounty. Event Information Phone: 301-972-8481. Event Information Email: info@wumcohelp.org. Cost: Free to those who reside in zip codes 20837, 20838, 20839, 20841, 20842.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
Manna Market
Food
Food Organizations: Manna Food Center Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Adult. Seniors. Area: East County. Silver Spring. Event Information Phone: 301-424-1130. Event Information Email: referral@mannafood.org.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
12301 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20904.
For more info visit www.mannafood.org.
So What Else - South Lake ES Drive-Thru Distribution
Food
No appointment needed.
Food Organizations: So What Else Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged boxes. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. East County. MidCounty. Rockville. Silver Spring. Upcounty. Event Information Phone: 2407054345. Event Information Email: mocohungerrelief@sowhatelse.org. Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
18201 Contour Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20877.
For more info visit sowhatelse.org.
Volunteer Recruitment Fair at Montgomery College- Rockville
Recycling Volunteer Program
Category: Environmental Protection. Volunteers. Recycling. Age: Adult. Area: Rockville. Contact Name: Jessica Panicola. Event Information Phone: 202-308-2324. Event Information Email: jessica.panicola@montgomerycountymd.gov. Cost: Free.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM.
51 Mannakee St, Rockville, MD 20850.
Resolution to approve additions to the Office of Zoning and Administrative Hearings' (OZAH) Fee Schedule
Council and Committee Meetings
Council Agenda for this public hearing is available here.
Deadline to sign up to speak is September 28, at 2:00pm. For more information please see: Staff Report - Introduction.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Council Office Building, 100 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD - Third Floor Hearing Room.
The meeting will also be available via Zoom to enable remote participation.
Resolution to approve the 2026-2035 Comprehensive Water Supply and Sewerage Systems Plan
Council and Committee Meetings
Council Agenda for this public hearing is available here.
Deadline to sign up to speak is September 28, at 2:00pm. For more information please see: Staff Report - Introduction.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Council Office Building, 100 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD - Third Floor Hearing Room.
The meeting will also be available via Zoom to enable remote participation.
Spending Control Limits for the FY28 WSSCWater Budget
Council and Committee Meetings
Council Agenda for this public hearing is available here.
Deadline to sign up to speak is September 28, at 2:00pm. For more information please see: Staff Report - Introduction.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Council Office Building, 100 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD - Third Floor Hearing Room.
The meeting will also be available via Zoom to enable remote participation.
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, September 29, 2026, 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.
Manna Market
Food
Food Organizations: Manna Food Center Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Adult. Seniors. Area: East County. Silver Spring. Event Information Phone: 301-424-1130. Event Information Email: referral@mannafood.org.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
12301 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20904.
For more info visit www.mannafood.org.
TheUpCounty Hub Food Distribution
Food
Food Organizations: Other. Category: Food Distribution. Age: Family. Area: Upcounty. Event Information Phone: 240-912-1077. Event Information Email: Info@theupcountyhub.org.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Germantown Elementary School
19110 Liberty Mill Rd Germantown, MD 20874.
For more info visit www.theupcountyhub.org.
Glenmont United Methodist Church (GLEN)
Food
Bring proof of Montgomery County residence: ID, or utility bill, or lease copy, or bank statement.
Food Organizations: Manna Food Center Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged boxes. Age: Adult. Seniors. Area: East County. Silver Spring. Event Information Phone: 301-424-1130. Event Information Email: referral@mannafood.org.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
12901 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20906.
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, September 29, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
White Oak Gardens
11600 Lockwood Drive.
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. Seniors. 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, September 29, 2026, 5:00 PM.
301 Muddy Branch Road
Gaithersburg, MD 20878.
For more info visit www.gaithersburghelp.org.
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, September 29, 2026, 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.
Animal Matters Hearing Board Case No. 18-25 Bianda v. OAS
Boards, Committees and Commissions
Microsoft Teams meeting
Join:
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Online Location: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/273933512284124?p=Y7abNjobAuWFI68yCK. Event Information Email: arpie.park@montgomerycountymd.gov. Contact Name: Arpie Park. Event Information Phone: 2407735932. Boards: Animal Matters Hearing Board. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Age: Adult.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
For more info visit teams.microsoft.com.
So What Else - Wyaconda Warehouse Food Appointments
Food
Please book an appointment online https://sowhatelse.org/food-pick-up-appointments/
Email mocohungerrelief@sowhatelse.org if you have questions or are having trouble booking an appointment.
Food Organizations: So What Else Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged boxes. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. East County. MidCounty. Rockville. Silver Spring. Upcounty. Event Information Phone: 2407054345. Event Information Email: mocohungerrelief@sowhatelse.org. Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM.
4924 Wyaconda Road North Bethesda MD 20852.
For more info visit sowhatelse.org.
Bethesda Help Requests for Food
Food
Food Organizations: Bethesda Help Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. Event Information Phone: 301-365-2022. Event Information Email: info@bethesdahelp.org. Cost: Free to those in service area.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit www.bethesdahelp.org.
Rockville Help Requests for Food (By Phone Only)
Food
Delivery to those in our service area.
Food Organizations: Rockville Help Incorporated. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Area: Rockville. Event Information Phone: 301-564-0800. Event Information Email: rockvillemdhelp@gmail.com. Cost: Free to those in service area.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Delivery only.
WUMCO Help Requests for Food
Food
Food Organizations: WUMCO Help Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Pre-packaged bags. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Upcounty. Event Information Phone: 301-972-8481. Event Information Email: info@wumcohelp.org. Cost: Free to those who reside in zip codes 20837, 20838, 20839, 20841, 20842.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
Board of Appeals Hearings
Boards, Committees and Commissions
Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. East County. MidCounty. Rockville. Silver Spring. Upcounty. Contact Name: BOA Staff. Event Information Phone: 240-777-6600. Event Information Email: BOA@montgomerycountymd.gov.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Davidson Memorial Hearing Room, 100 Maryland Avenue, 2nd floor, Rockville MD 20850.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.
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Council and Committee Meetings
Public Safety Committee Meeting.
Category: Council and Committee Meetings. Contact Name: Legislative Information Services. Event Information Phone: 240-777-7910. Event Information Email: County.Council@montgomerycountymd.gov.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
3rd floor Council Hearing Room
Stella B. Werner Council Office Building
100 Maryland Avenue
Rockville, Maryland 20850.
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, September 30, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Gaithersburg Library, 2nd Floor
18330 Montgomery Village Ave.
Gaithersburg, MD 20879.
Manna Market
Food
Food Organizations: Manna Food Center Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Adult. Seniors. Area: East County. Silver Spring. Event Information Phone: 301-424-1130. Event Information Email: referral@mannafood.org.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
12301 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20904.
For more info visit www.mannafood.org.
Illumination Station
Energy
Category: Environmental Protection. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Upcounty.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM.
Gaithersburg Library
18330 Montgomery Village Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20879.
For more info visit mygreenmontgomery.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, September 30, 2026, 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.
People's Community Baptist Church Food Distribution
East County Regional Services Center
People's Community Baptist Church Food Distribution.
Category: Food Distribution. Seniors. Age: Adult. Seniors. Area: East County.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
People's Community Baptist Church
31 Norwood Road
Silver Spring, MD 20905.
TheUpCounty Hub Food Distribution
Food
Food Organizations: Other. Category: Food Distribution. Age: Family. Area: Upcounty. Event Information Phone: 240-912-1077. Event Information Email: Info@theupcountyhub.org.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
South Lake Elementary School
18201 Contour Rd Gaithersburg, MD 20877.
For more info visit www.theupcountyhub.org.
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, September 30, 2026, 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.
Montgomery College Germantown Campus (GERM)
Food
Bring proof of Montgomery County residence: ID, or utility bill, or lease copy, or bank statement.
Food Organizations: Manna Food Center Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged boxes. Age: Adult. Seniors. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. Upcounty. Event Information Phone: 301-424-1130. Event Information Email: referral@mannafood.org.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 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 Road).
For more info visit www.mannafood.org.
Kings & Priests' Court International Ministries Food Distribution
East County Regional Services Center
Kings & Priests' Court International Ministries Food Distribution.
Category: Food Distribution. Seniors. Age: Seniors. Adult. Area: East County.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Kings & Priests' Court International Ministries
520 Randolph Road
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. Seniors. 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, September 30, 2026, 5:00 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.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
East County Community Center
3310 Gateshead Manor Way.
Diaper Distribution
East County Initiative
To receive a diaper bag from East County HUB you MUST be an East County resident and live in the following zip codes: 20905, 20904, 20903, 20866, 20868, On the day of the diaper distribution, the client must bring some identification for the parent and for the child. English and Spanish registrations links for diaper distribution are listed below.
Registration links are already open: https://www.fellowshiponegiving.com/App/Form/4e7a6102-fe40-4a61-a05e-b191896ddd3d(English), https://www.fellowshiponegiving.com/App/Form/36298959-a286-4753-9ddb-f92ce05f75b9(Spanish)
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Category: Community Events. Age: Adult. Family. Area: East County.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
3310 Gateshead Manor Way, Silver Spring, MD 20904.