Montgomery Community Media

Going to college for the first time can be exciting or overwhelming. This week on Connecting Our Community host Pat Shoemaker is joined by Jamin Bartolomeo the Associate Dean of Student Services at the Montgomery College Germantown Campus. Pat and Jamin discuss some of the exciting new programs, support services for students of all ages and […]

On this episode of Connecting our Community host Pat Shoemaker discusses elder and vulnerable adult abuse, what to look for and who to contact. Guests for the first half are Bonnie Klem, Supervisor with Adult Protective Services and Eileen Bennett the Program Manager for the Long Term Care Ombudsman program. On the second half the […]

The Olney Farmers and Artists Market is more then a great place to get your local fresh fruits and veggies. Just in time for their Winter Market, find out what’s going at the Market on this episode of Connecting Our Community (#66). Host Karen Allyn welcomes one of the most dedicated and active volunteers at […]

Montgomery Community Media has a new partnership with the Boy Scouts of America Explorer program that is providing a great opportunity for local teens. You definitely want to watch this episode of Connecting Our Community hosted by Karen Allyn. Guests Kent Sneed, District Executive of the Potomac District for the BOY SCOUTS OF  AMERICA National Capital Area Council […]

Do you know of a young adult with special needs who has tried to transition to the work force? On this episode of Connecting Our Community you will find out about an organization that is trying to improve the transition for young people with special needs going from school to independence.   On the first […]

Do you love the sound of groups singing harmony? Have you ever thought that it would be fun to sing along with group but were afraid to try?  Well you don’t have to be afraid. On this episode host Karen Allyn introduces Mike Edison, the founding President of the Harmony Express, a local Acapella singing group […]

Are you one of those people that just loves science, interested in the latest scientific news and breakthroughs or do you just like to watch the stars. The Rockville Science Center might be just the group you’ve been looking for. Learn how science is involved in everything we do when host, Karen Allyn, is joined by […]

With the number of individuals over the age of 65 anticipated to double by 2050, it is important to have a deeper understanding of elder abuse, neglect and exploitation. Connecting Our Community took a close look at elder abuse. On Connecting Our Community Episode #61, host Pat Shoemaker is joined by Bonnie Klem, Supervisor, APS […]

With the number of individuals over the age of 65 anticipated to double by 2050, it is important to have a deeper understanding of elder abuse, neglect and exploitation. On this episode of Connecting Our Community #60, host Pat Shoemaker is joined by Bob Blancato, The  National Coordinator of the Elder Justice Coalition. Bob Blancato is a […]

Are you a fan of the arts? Perhaps you are one of the people that doesn’t understand why or how the arts can play a role in your life? Be sure to watch this episode of Connecting Our Community when host Karen Allyn is joined by guest Arianna Ross, founder and creator of Story Tapestries […]