Five Things to Know for Oct. 20 in Montgomery County

Here are five things to know today, Oct. 20, in Montgomery County, Maryland:

1. Donate A Bike: Montgomery County’s Department of Transportation and the Rockville Bike Hub are partnering to collect child and adult bikes, bike parts and bike helmets. Repaired bikes will be provided to low-income Montgomery County residents.

Celebrate Community Service Week by donating a bike! pic.twitter.com/afq2k3E4WZ

— Sidney Katz (@MC_Council_Katz) September 19, 2017

2. Committee Meetings: The City of Gaithersburg’s Educational Enrichment Committee and Economic and Business Development Committee will meet today.

3. Community Police Academy: Takoma Park’s Police Department is now accepting applications for its Community Police Academy.

4. Club Friday: Montgomery Recreation’s “Club Fridays” opens today.

FRIDAY! Our Club Friday opens at Clara Barton, #Germantown and Jane Lawton rec centers. For kids grade 3-6—and parents looking for quiet. pic.twitter.com/xBKCF3eO2u

— Montgomery Rec (@MoCoRec) October 18, 2017

5. Sugarloaf Crafts Festival : The festival begins at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds in Gaithersburg.

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About Mitti Hicks

Mitti Hicks is a multimedia journalist and community engagement specialist with Montgomery Community Media. She is passionate about telling stories that impact our community and may be reached at MHicks@mymcmedia.org and on Twitter @mittimegan.

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