Five Things to Know for May 20 in Montgomery County

Today is Wednesday, May 20, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County.

1. Student Awards Ceremony:  MCPS student art will be recognized in a first-time poster
art competition to celebrate Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The ceremony will livestream here at 7 p.m.

2. Planning Commission Meeting:  The Gaithersburg Planning Commission will meet virtually at 7:30 p.m.

Join us virtually for the next Planning Commission meeting Tomorrow, May 20 at 7:30 pm
📋Review agenda: https://t.co/naFxS8x4Qk
💻Ways to watch & listen: https://t.co/wVXigeGcsQ
📧Public comment: planning@gaithersburgmd.gov
➡️To speak during the meeting, register by 2 pm on 5/20 pic.twitter.com/Yd5By74f2P

— City of Gaithersburg (@GburgMD) May 19, 2020

3. Landscaping Discussion: The Rock Creek Conservancy offers a virtual discussion from 5-6 p.m. about your landscaping and lawn care needs.

Spending more time in your home or community garden? Join us Wednesday, May 20 from 5-6 PM for a virtual discussion on Landscaping and Lawn Care, with Mary Travaglini of @MyGreenMC. Another way to #LoveRockCreek
Sign up now: https://t.co/u6Uc054SUI pic.twitter.com/3IwYFRyPfY

— Rock Creek Conservancy (@LoveRockCreek) May 18, 2020

4. Permitting Stakeholders Forum: Join the Rockville Permitting Stakeholders Forum to learn about improvements in development and permitting. The forum is from 8:45-11:00 a.m.

REMINDER: Rockville's Permitting Stakeholders Forum will be held TOMORROW (05/20) via WebEx from 8:45-11a. Hear updates on improvements to the development & permitting process. City officials will also answer questions. @Rockville411
Free registration at: https://t.co/xV3ZUXv3sY pic.twitter.com/kZMucVAWxw

— Rockville Economic Development (@RockvilleREDI) May 19, 2020

5. Senior Planet Montgomery:  Senior Planet Montgomery continues to offer classes to older adults in Montgomery County. Today’s classes include online games and online bill pay.

And one more thing: Are you looking for a restaurant that is still open? Check out our restaurant lists here.

And as a reminder to our loyal readers…Find the latest coronavirus news updates in Montgomery County here.

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About Maryam Shahzad

Maryam is a reporter with Montgomery Community Media. She graduated from the University of Maryland in 2019 with a bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism. Previously, she was an intern with MCM. She can be reached at mshahzad@mymcmedia.org or on Twitter @maryam_mcm.

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