Five Things to Know for Feb. 8 in Montgomery County
Today is Friday, Feb. 8. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County.
1. Tax-Free Week: Comptroller Peter Franchot will be at Nolan’s Apache Appliance in Aspen Hill at 11:15 a.m. to highlight Shop Maryland Energy weekend, when shoppers can get a break on the state’s 6 percent sales tax on qualifying Energy Star products.
2. Montgomery Talks podcast: Health care advocate Vincent DeMarco talks to Doug Tallman about new efforts to introduce a bill in Maryland’s General Assembly capping the cost of certain medications in the State.
3. Chinese New Year: Events are being held throughout Montgomery County to celebrate the Lunar New Year or the Spring Festival.
4. World Central Kitchen Dinner: Government workers and contractors who were hurt by the federal government shutdown are invited to Blair High School at 6:30 p.m. to enjoy a meal, music, and community. The dinner is hosted by the Fire and Rescue service and Councilmember Tom Hucker.
5. We Love Weekends: Not sure what to do this weekend? Check out our Weekend Planner.
And one more thing:
ONE WEEK! Celebrate Valentine's Day early at our Valentine's Day Treats cooking class at #NorthPotomac Community Center on 2/9. After an afternoon of baking, you'll go home with a big box of goodies for your special someone. Register at https://t.co/bMQQ645aqd, activity # 59805. pic.twitter.com/Y2DdMlu4iz
— Montgomery County Recreation (@MoCoRec) February 3, 2019
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