Five Things to Know Today, Aug. 4, in Montgomery County

Here are five things you should know today, Aug. 4. in Montgomery County:

1. Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot will be visiting women’s clothing store Amano in Takoma Park to promote Tax-Free week, today.

2. Montgomery County has been designated “Tech Savvy” by The Public Technology Institute (PTI).

3. Gaithersburg’s Arts Barn is hosting a free Artists Reception tonight where visitors can sample classes and view demonstrations.

4. Sandy Spring Museum is holding a free opening reception for the Spirit of Sandy Spring exhibit, which features more than 40 works in various media created by artists from the Olney Art Association.

5. The Silver Spring Summer Concert Series will feature the Latin sounds of Ocho de Bastos tonight.

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About Maureen Chowdhury

Maureen Chowdhury is a multimedia journalist with Montgomery Community Media. She can be reached at mchowdhury@mymcmedia.org and on Twitter at @MediaMaureen. Maureen authors the blog Sound Check on MyMCMedia.

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