5 Things to Know Today, Nov. 8, In Montgomery County

Today is Monday, Nov. 8, 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 virtual media briefing today at 11:30 a.m. to introduce legislation to create an Early Care and Education Coordinating Entity. A public health update will be provided by Sean O’Donnell. The briefing will be streamed on the Council’s Facebook page here.

2. Vaccinations for Children:  COVID-19 vaccinations for 5-11 year olds started Thursday in Montgomery County. Currently there is a limited vaccine supply and appointments are required. Pharmacies, private physicians and county clinics offer the vaccine.

COVID-19 Vaccinations Underway for 5-11 Year Olds 

3. Municipal Monday:  The Kensington Town Mayor and Council meet from 7 to 8 p.m. virtually on Zoom.  The meeting agenda may be found here. Rockville’s Mayor and Council meet virtually at 7 p.m. with a full agenda.

4. Leaf Collection: The county’s annual leaf vacuuming begins today and the schedule is posted online. The county collects leaves from an area bounded by I-495; the Rockville City limits; Norbeck, Bel Pre and Bonifant Road; Northwest Branch Park; and the D.C. and P.G. county lines.

🆕 @MCDOTNow will begin its annual leaf vacuuming Monday, Nov. 8, with two collections taking place on each leaf collection district street. 🍁🍂 Learn more and see the collection schedule ➡️ https://t.co/maK0ZZWm5P. pic.twitter.com/BUPj4Oiarw

— Montgomery County MD (@MontgomeryCoMD) November 3, 2021

5. Montgomery County Recreation: Winter registration is now available for county recreation and parks classes and programs. The winter guide is available online.

Winter is just around the corner. Don’t believe us? The Winter Guide is available now https://t.co/qWBNLbRN8o. Winter registration opens Monday, November 08. Visit https://t.co/bMQQ645aqd next Monday to register for programs and activities before they’re full. pic.twitter.com/cF4ODlEVhY

— Montgomery County Recreation (@MoCoRec) November 1, 2021

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