Five Things to Know Today, July 20, in Montgomery County

Here are five things to know today, July 20, in Montgomery County:

1. Heat and Humidity: The National Weather Service is predicting excessive heat thru the weekend. For heat safety tips and resources, visit here.

2. On the Agenda: Several Montgomery County Council committees meet today and some of the issues local leaders are discussing include: student loans, taxicabs, telecommuting, the public campaign financing program and more. Find out more about the committees’ agendas, here.

3. The Bubble Lady: Who doesn’t love bubbles? Margie Lynch teaches the science of bubbles at 11 a.m. at the Silver Spring Library and this event promises to be engaging.

4. Pedal Power & Golf: The Montgomery County Planning Board will review the Bicycle Facility Design Toolkit at today’s meeting. An application for Topgolf in Germantown is also on the board’s agenda.

5. Point of View: Meet the photographers behind the Point of View exhibit at a reception from 7 – 8:30 p.m. at the Gaithersburg Arts Barn.

Looking for Fun? There are several summer concerts and kids activities taking place around the county today. Check out our events calendar for more.

ICYMI: Montgomery Parks officials are warning residents to be on the lookout for poison ivy when out and about.

Increased rains are causing an abundance of weeds, including poison ivy. Be aware of the plant and help us track it: https://t.co/SQU9E4ptrQ pic.twitter.com/OKwWhiN4gc

— Montgomery Parks (@MontgomeryParks) July 19, 2017

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