Five Things to Know for June 10 in Montgomery County

Here are five things to know in Montgomery County for Wednesday, June 10.

1. Bethesda Streetery:  Several streets in Downtown Bethesda will be closed to traffic starting today for the “Bethesda Streetery,” an outdoor seating and curbside retail initiative.

2. Microenterprise Stabilization Program: The county’s Microenterprise Stabilization Program will begin taking applications today. It’s meant to help for-profit businesses with five or fewer employees.

📢 Montgomery County will begin accepting applications to its Microenterprise Stabilization Program beginning at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 10. The initiative is designed to help for-profit businesses with five or fewer employees. Details: https://t.co/FkekbKBFH4. pic.twitter.com/GO6COXpOJZ

— Montgomery County MD (@MontgomeryCoMD) June 7, 2020

3. Race-Based Trauma Event: Montgomery College will host a virtual event called “Race-Based Trauma and Its Impact on Student College Persistence” at 3 p.m.

Join our students as they discuss their experiences in the current climate. #blacklivesmatter #westandwithyou #mcstrong #courageousconversations @DrPollard_MC
@montgomerycoll @mcrvstudentlife @drmonicarmbrown @Studentlifetpss @StlifeGT @MC_Raptors @EandIatMC @MC_Advocate pic.twitter.com/K2VF7IlKF2

— MCP2P (@Mcp2P) June 6, 2020

4. Boxed Groceries & Meal Distribution: Get groceries and meals while supplies last at the Peoples Community Baptist Church in Silver Spring from 1-3 p.m.

5. Senior Planet Montgomery: Senior Planet Montgomery continues to offer classes to older residents. Today’s classes include “How to Spot Fake News” and “Exploring with Google Maps.”

And one more thing: Are you looking for a restaurant that is still open? Check out our restaurant lists here.

And as a reminder to our loyal readers…Find the latest coronavirus news updates in Montgomery County here.

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About Maryam Shahzad

Maryam is a reporter with Montgomery Community Media. She graduated from the University of Maryland in 2019 with a bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism. Previously, she was an intern with MCM. She can be reached at mshahzad@mymcmedia.org or on Twitter @maryam_mcm.

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