Montgomery Community Media

Is going to college in your or a family members future? This episode of Connecting Our Community discusses what you need to know to get started with financial aid. Host Pat Shoemaker is joined by Tara Carew, Director of the Financial Aid Department and Shanna Kibler, Assistant Director of Scholarships and Maryland State Programs at Anne […]

On this episode of Connecting Our Community host Pat Shoemaker is joined by Cheryl Kravitz with the Domestic Violence Coordinating Council and the student representative, Lilah Katz. You can watch all of the winning videos but the most important story is that these students are learning that they can choose respect, recognize a problem and […]

Meet the engaging Director from ArtStream, Madeleine Barry. She shares all about the creative process and the fun and learning on and off the stage. Don’t miss this exciting episode. Upcoming shows this week at the JCC in Rockville. Visit www. art-stream.org OR Call 301 565-4567.

May is Older Americans Month! This year’s theme is Connect, Create and Contribute. For more information about Older Americans Month, visit the Administration for Community Living online at ACL.Gov/oam. For information about resources for older adults in Montgomery County , visit MontgomeryCountyMD.Gov/Senior online, OR Call Aging and Disability Services at 240-777-3000.

April is Volunteer Month. Eileen Bennett gives contact information for the Montgomery County Volunteer Center and for the Montgomery County Ombudsman Program. Come join us and volunteer. https://youtu.be/-KMsMwAjsaA To contact the Volunteer Center Call 240-777-2600 To contact the Montgomery County Ombudsman Program Call 240-777-3369

On this episode of Connecting Our Community, host Pat Shoemaker is joined by Robin Williams Evans. Robin is the author of Living a Happy Life with a Special Needs Child. Robin discusses her story and shares how she and her husband have grown to appreciate how their situation has enriched their lives. Robin’s book gives […]

Stay tuned for our exclusive interview with the founder of Devenio in Motion, Gena Mitchell, and a Devenio athlete. This local non profit is getting people moving in more ways than one.

Stay tuned for a fascinating episode of Telling Your Story with Terrel and Nic. The hosts interview local psychotherapist, Jonathan Rhoads, who shares very helpful information from social media tips to the therapy experience! You don’t want to miss this one.

On this episode of Dialagondo Con La Policia del Condado de Montgomery, host Blanca Kling speaks with two guests that will give tips to help prevent car theft and an alert for those that might have been a victim of a violent robbery. On the first half of the show, Blanca speaks with Sgt. M. […]

Projections are that roughly 25 percent of the population will be in the senior category by the year 2030. The Maryland Department of Aging has been looking at ways to help seniors stay independent, out of institutions longer and to “age in place.”  A new pilot program has started for those over 65 that could help […]