Five Things to Know for Aug. 13. in Montgomery County
Here are five things you need to know for Monday, Aug. 13, in Montgomery County:
1. The Fair Continues: The Montgomery County Agricultural Fair continues with events involving goats, birds of prey, pig races and therapeutic riding. Check here for today’s events.
2. Tax-Free Week: Comptroller Peter Franchot will be at Sassanova in Bethesda at 11:30 a.m. to highlight tax-free week, a week when shoppers can get a break on the state’s 6 percent sales tax.
3. What You Wear Speaks Volumes: Friends of the Library is selling T shirts so bibliophiles can wear their love of books on their sleeve … and their chests.
Get your Summer Reading t-shirts while supplies last. Adult sizes are $10, youth sizes $7, not including tax. Go to @MCPL_Libraries to learn how to sign up for the Summer Read and Learn program. See https://t.co/nLT6DQBrKe for hours and directions. pic.twitter.com/GuWxN3uCmH
— FriendsoftheLibrary (@FOLMC) August 9, 2018
4. Nature on Two Wheels: Visitors can rent bicycles at Black Hill and Wheaton regional parks.
Explore Black Hill and Wheaton Regional Parks by bike. Rent a @zagster, enjoy nature, and get some exercise. Learn how to grab a bike and go: https://t.co/e1nyeXxax0. #ZagsterMoCoMD pic.twitter.com/EhjCrLhiaY
— Montgomery Parks (@MontgomeryParks) August 12, 2018
5. ICYMI: Josiah, the documentary about Josiah Henson, debuted at the AFI Silver Theater on Friday nights. Here’s our coverage:
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