5 Things to Know Today, Aug. 20, in Montgomery County
Today is Friday, Aug. 20, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County.
1. Food Assistance: Montgomery County has three food distribution events today. The first is the Interfaith Works HUB food distribution from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (drive through from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., walk-ups from noon to 12:30 p.m.) at 751 Twinbrook Parkway in Rockville. The second event is the St. John’s Nourishing Bethesda Family Food Program at 5020 Battery Lane in Bethesda from 1 to 3 p.m. The third event is a walk-up food distribution that takes place at Seneca Creek Community Church which is located at 13 Firstfield Road in Gaithersburg from 2 to 3 p.m. Check the county’s website here for more food distribution events this weekend.
2. Agricultural Fair: The last day to attend this year’s fair in Gaithersburg is Saturday, Aug. 21. Enjoy some photos below.
Scenes From the Montgomery County Fair, One of MoCo’s Great Traditions
3. Advocacy Training: Applications are due Friday to attend the Community Advocacy Institute, an eight-month-long program to teach participants how to work with elected officials, write letters, develop testimony and research key advocacy issues.
4. Back-to-School Fair: Montgomery County Public Schools kick off the new school year with a fair on Saturday, August 21 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Westfield Wheaton Mall. The county will have a COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the fair.
5. Pooch Pool Party: The county’s annual end of summer dog swim is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday at the Upper County Outdoor Pool in Gaithersburg from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dogs must have a current Montgomery County dog license and written proof of rabies vaccination. Dog owners register online via the Active Montgomery’s website.
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