Five Things to Know Today, Aug. 21, in Montgomery County

It’s Friday, Aug. 21, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County:

1.COVID-19 Testing: The county will have a testing clinic at the White Oak Recreation Center in Silver Spring today from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This is a walk-up clinic. Testing is free, and no appointments are needed. Click here for more details.

2. Text-To-911: Residents and visitors have a new way to safely contact law enforcement if they find themselves in a situation where a phone call isn’t an option. “Text-To-911” is now available in Maryland. Click here for more details about steps to take to request emergency services via text.

3. Community Supported Agriculture: During this challenging time, the Montgomery County Office of Agriculture suggests that residents consider supporting local farms. CSA is a model that connects consumers with local farmers to provide fresh produce. Click here to learn more. 

CSAs work great for farms, which receive guaranteed consumers, and for customers, who receive local, fresh products. https://t.co/yiWZ5G2oKR pic.twitter.com/MeJJsxiMSn

— MoCo Office of Ag (@MoCoOAG) August 20, 2020

4. Daily COVID-19 Case Count: Visit the County’s COVID-19 Data Dashboard to see the current number of local cases.

5. Senior Planet: Senior Planet Montgomery continues offering free Zoom classes to Senior residents. Today’s virtual classes include “Morning Stretch,” at 10:00 a.m., and more.

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

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