5 Things to Know Today, Oct. 25, In Montgomery County
Today is Monday, Oct. 25, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County.
1. Council Media Briefing: Council President Tom Hucker and Vice President Gabe Albornoz will hold a media briefing today at 11:30 a.m. to discuss Tuesday’s Council session and Thursday’s Youth Town Hall. Public Health Emergency Preparedness Manager Sean O’Donnell will provide a COVID-19 update. The briefing will be streamed on the Council’s Facebook page here.
2. Rockville Mayor and Council will meet virtually at 7 p.m. and the agenda may be found here.
3. Board of Education Work Session: The Board of Education meets today for a presentation on two boundary studies, the recommended 2023 capital budget, and the capital improvement program for the years 2023-2028 at 10 a.m. with this agenda. The work session is scheduled to be broadcast on MCPSTV.
4. Superintendent Search: The national search to replace Jack Smith as the Superintendent of Schools is underway and the school board is looking for input from the public. Community members can complete a survey online. The board will also host three virtual meetings to listen to the public’s input.
MCPS Invites Public to Share Input for Superintendent Search
5. Halloween: With Halloween creeping up on us quickly, here are a couple of interesting events taking place around the county.
Who wouldn’t love to visit a floating pumpkin patch? This event is for children ages 2 to 12 and takes place Saturday, Oct. 30 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. When we last checked there were still openings, but not too many.
ICYMI: Floating Pumpkin 🎃 Patch at MLK Indoor Pool happens on October 30. Join us for a fun afternoon picking pumpkins in our pool. Kids will pick pumpkins + enjoy decorating crafts + swimming with pumpkins. https://t.co/93HvappdP3 #Halloween #floatingpumpkinpatch #pumpkinpatch pic.twitter.com/cQswK9a6RN
— Montgomery County Recreation (@MoCoRec) October 20, 2021
This event is offered by the county’s therapeutic recreation program. It is open to persons 15 and up with a disability and takes place Saturday, Oct. 30 in Wheaton.
The guest list includes Dracula, the Wolfman and his son. Are you ready for #TherapeuticRecreation’s Monster Mash? This event is for ages 15 + up w/disabilities + takes place on Saturday, October 30. Register today https://t.co/zSwycrap2n#Halloween 🧛♂️ 🎃 pic.twitter.com/PUwloqWB4c
— Montgomery County Recreation (@MoCoRec) October 22, 2021
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