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Connect Montgomery @connectmontgomery.bsky.social · 18h

📣 Calling all students!

Join the Montgomery County Council for the annual Youth Town Hall on Wednesday, Nov. 5 at 7 PM at the Council Office Building in Rockville.

🗓️ Wednesday, Nov. 5 at 7 PM
✅ Open to all students
📍 100 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD

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Montgomery Community Media @mymcmedia.bsky.social · 1d

“I’m also proud that I’ll be able to continue in the public service realm, once I made the difficult decision not to run for re-election.” https://bit.ly/49ekcs8

Albornoz Plans to Return to Role as Recreation Director

Councilmember Gabe Albornoz, who recently announced he will step down from the council Dec. 1, has now been nominated to become director of the Montgomery County Department of Recreation—the position he held from 2007 to 2018 before being elected to the...

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County Cable Montgomery @countycablemoco.bsky.social · 18h

📣 Calling all students!

Join the Montgomery County Council for the annual Youth Town Hall on Wednesday, Nov. 5 at 7 PM at the Council Office Building in Rockville.

🗓️ Wednesday, Nov. 5 at 7 PM
✅ Open to all students
📍 100 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD

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Montgomery County, MD Government @montgomerycountymd.bsky.social · 6d

We know it’s so next season, but you can start planning now! 🎟️✨

Tickets are on sale for Garden of Lights at Brookside Gardens, returning Nov. 21–Jan. 4. Stroll through more than 1 million twinkling lights in this beloved winter tradition!

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Graphic for Montgomery Parks’ Garden of Lights at Brookside Gardens. The words “Montgomery Parks Garden of Lights at Brookside Gardens” appear in white text against a dark background. Below, colorful glowing light displays shaped like plants and arches illuminate the night in green, blue, purple, and orange

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Montgomery County, MD Government @montgomerycountymd.bsky.social · 2d

🐾 Need pet food or supplies? @MCASAC’s Pet Food Pantry has more events coming up! Stop by an upcoming distribution! We’re here to help keep every pet in our community fed and healthy. ❤️

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Connect Montgomery @connectmontgomery.bsky.social · 18h

🎬 MoCo students: use your voice to make a difference!

The “Speak Up, Save a Life” PSA video contest is open now for middle and high schoolers to raise awareness about opioid misuse and fentanyl dangers. 💬

💰 Prizes up to $5,000
🗓️ Deadline: Dec. 7
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Connect Montgomery @connectmontgomery.bsky.social · 2d

✨ Community Media Day is an annual event that celebrates and brings awareness to the importance of free speech and accessible media for the millions of citizen journalists who tell their beautifully unique stories every year!

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Connect Montgomery @connectmontgomery.bsky.social · 5d

🎭 On the latest EdTalk Podcast, guests dive into a lively conversation about The Arts — exploring their impact on student engagement, the importance of making space for creativity in our schools, and much more! Tune in now to be inspired! ow.ly/JXw750XboMH.

Connect Montgomery @connectmontgomery.bsky.social · 6d

Join us TODAY!!!! for a FREE evening of music, culture, and community in Wheaton! Enjoy performances by local students and a special appearance by @mrosadomusic and the 7th Street Band!

Learn more at WheatonMD.org/events

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Connect Montgomery @connectmontgomery.bsky.social · 6d

🍬Join in on all the fun at the Flashlight #HalloweenHunt with Montgomery Village! 🍭

🎟️ Register by Wednesday, Oct. 15
📅 Saturday, Oct. 18
📍Gordon W. Bowie Music Pavilion (19003 Watkins Mill Road)
🕒 Age-based hunt times; starts at 6 p.m.

🎃 Register: tinyurl.com/HalloweenHun...

Connect Montgomery @connectmontgomery.bsky.social · 6d

🎉Looking for something to do this weekend? Montgomery County has it all! Here’s your @mymcmedia.bsky.social go-to guide for the weekend:

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Connect Montgomery @connectmontgomery.bsky.social · 7d

Fall is in full swing at the Rockville Farmers Market and there's no better way to celebrate the season than with fresh produce, baked goods, pumpkins, and more!

🗓 Saturdays through Nov. 22
⏰ 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
📍 Corner of Rt. 28 & Monroe St.
www.rockvillemd.gov/Farmers

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Montgomery Community Media @mymcmedia.bsky.social · 8d

It’s Tuesday, Oct. 14, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. https://bit.ly/4mZLKVD

5 Things to Know Today, Oct. 14, In Montgomery County

Here are five things to know in Montgomery County.

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Connect Montgomery @connectmontgomery.bsky.social · 8d

Join the Montgomery County Commission for Women virtually TONIGHT, Tues. Oct. 14, for Financial Planning 101 — the first session in our Financial Health & Wellness Series! Register for FREE here: ow.ly/p2A750Xb8Sp

Connect Montgomery @connectmontgomery.bsky.social · 8d

🍁🎉 Double the Fall fun! 🎉🍁

Join @mocorecreation on Saturday, Oct. 18 for our two Fall Festivals featuring pumpkin decorating, seasonal games, tasty treats and more.
🎃Upper County CRC from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
🍂Potomac CRC from 1 to 3 p.m.

#MoCoRe #mocomd #fall #fun #montgomerycountymd

Connect Montgomery @connectmontgomery.bsky.social · 8d

Looking for a spellbinding way to celebrate Halloween? 🧙‍♀️✨

Join the Witchy Paddle – Acoustics & Ales Edition at Black Hill Regional Park on Oct. 25! Paddle in costume, enjoy live music, local brews, s’mores, and spooky lake views. 🌅🎶🍻

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Montgomery Community Media @mymcmedia.bsky.social · 8d

ICYMI: Former federal employees have a new place to go as they try to re-enter the work force. https://bit.ly/438lhOo

WorkSource Montgomery America

Former federal employees have a new place to go as they try to re enter the work force. The Federal Workforce Career Center opened in Wheaton earlier this week. Montgomery Community Media (MCM) is a community media center that is dedicated to connectin...

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Connect Montgomery @connectmontgomery.bsky.social · 14d

📚 Need extra academic support for your K-12 student? The
George B. Thomas Learning Academy offers affordable tutoring every Saturday! Register today at saturdayschool.org.

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Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation @mcdotnow.bsky.social · 20d

📌🚲REMINDER🚲📌
Our Annual Bicycle #Donation Event happens tomorrow between 7:00am and 2:00pm in #RockvilleMD
🚲Event details🔗 ow.ly/ZKK650X3PyP
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Kate Stewart (she, her) @cmkatestewart.bsky.social · 20d

The 4th spotlight in our Mental Health Video Series features MoCo Pride Center. MoCo Pride Center is dedicated to uplifting our LGBTQIA+ community through inclusive, affirming mental health support and resources.
Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=zv91...

Mental Health Video Series - YouTube

Because mental health is an issue that touches everyone in Montgomery County, Council President Kate Stewart has launched a mental health video series, featu...

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Connect Montgomery @connectmontgomery.bsky.social · 21d

💗October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness, share stories, and empower our community. Let’s support fighters, survivors, and caregivers. Early detection saves lives-schedule your screening and spread awareness. Together, we are stronger than cancer 💗

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Montgomery County, MD Government @montgomerycountymd.bsky.social · 22d

Montgomery County is investing $2.3M in School-Based Food Assistance grants to 13 partners, bringing healthy, culturally relevant food directly to families at 96 Montgomery County Public Schools. More than 9,000 households will be served this year!

Read more: https://ow.ly/6HkY50X3FTM

A school staff member in a Ravens hoodie and ID badge stands outside an MCPS building beside a rolling cart stacked with clear bags of food for families.

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Montgomery Community Media @mymcmedia.bsky.social · 22d

It’s Tuesday, Sept. 30, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. https://bit.ly/3WjJlda

5 Things to Know Today, Sept. 30, In Montgomery County

Here are five things to know in Montgomery County.

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Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation @mcdotnow.bsky.social · 22d

🚌🚏TODAY🚌🚏
MCDOT “Pop-Up” Event on US 29 Flash Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Project at the White Oak Transit Center.
🗓️Tuesday, September 30, 2025
⏰7:00am – 10:00am
📍11221 New Hampshire Ave, in #SilverSpringMD
▶️ tinyurl.com/yv7fz6zz #ridetheflash #montgomerycountymd #BRT #silverspringmd #whiteoakmd

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Connect Montgomery @connectmontgomery.bsky.social · 22d

Get into the fall spirit with fun and creative pumpkin painting for the whole family. Each registered participant will receive a pumpkin. No carving involved. This is a free event!