Montgomery Community Media

In a country that’s suffered through 19 coups d’état, the latest one just last year, you may expect the future leaders of Thailand’s community media movement to be nervous about including politicians in their television programs. And that’s exactly where they focused their questioning of me during day one of Thailand’s first three-day public conference […]

Though we had a clear plan, improved communication and the will to persevere, our second attempt to defeat the Magic Carpet Challenge was not successful. The company experienced a host of emotions during the sixty minute session. Did we fail or just not finish? The written reflections expressed deep, thought provoking thoughts and feelings that […]

Looking for a head start on your holiday shopping? Then Riderwood’s Fabulous Fall Fair has something for you! The Arts & Crafts Bazaar and Bake Sale will be held at the Erickson Living retirement community on Friday, November 13 (noon-3:30 p.m.) and Saturday, November 14 (11 a.m.-2 p.m.) in Maryland Hall, located in the Montgomery […]

So what am I doing in Thailand, besides trying to avoid the REALLY spicy Thai food? I’m here for the next five days advising that country’s version of the Federal Communications Commission (it’s called the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission) to figure out the ins and outs of setting up Community Media across Thailand. Specifically, […]

The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) will hold their Annual Celebration Dinner and Awards Ceremony on Thursday, December 3 at 6 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, 2 Montgomery Village Avenue, Gaithersburg. The evening events include the installation of the 2016 Board of Directors, a silent auction, dinner, music, the presentation of the Annual “You Made […]

Styx, best known for their hard-rock guitar riffs and pop rock sound, will be moving their arena style show to a more intimate setting this November. The band, which originally formed in 1970, will be coming to The Music Center at Strathmore to perform a benefit concert for Montgomery County based non-profit, Community Services for […]

Twenty residents of Riderwood, the Erickson Living retirement community, will display their original artistry at the 3rd Annual Art of Ceramics Exhibition. The event will take place on Tuesday, November 10 from noon to 5 p.m. in the Village Square Clubhouse Crafts Studio located at 110 Gracefield Road, Silver Spring.  The artists will be available […]

The  MCM Volunteer Recognition Night (Monty’s)  held at Black Rock Center for the Arts in Germantown November 1 was a great success again this year.  It was a comfortable chance for the volunteers and producers to get together and just socialize. There was food, drinks, a photo booth and a silent auction for people to […]

Cable County Montgomery’s show “Made in Montgomery” will feature local blues and rock band “The Nighthawks” on its latest episode. The show will explore the band’s 40-year history. “The Nighthawks” are somewhat of a legend here in Montgomery County. The band was founded in 1974 when the original line-up included Mark Wenner, Jimmy Thackery, Jan Zukowskim […]

The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) conducted a “Ribbon Cutting” Ceremony for C2 Education on Wednesday, November 4. C2 Education is located at 816 Muddy Branch Road in Gaithersburg. C2 Education is a tutoring and test-prep company. They help students from kindergarten through twelfth grade improve test scores and grades in math, reading, writing, AP […]