Five Things to Know Today, July 8, in Montgomery County

Here are your five things to know today, July 8, in Montgomery County:

1. Construction on Harmony Road in Gaithersburg: The City of Gaithersburg Department of Public Works is conducting street construction on Harmony Hall Road, from the intersection of Water Street to Cedar Avenue. “No Parking” signs will be posted at least 48 hours in advance of construction activity.

2. Chautauqua 2015 at Montgomery College: This three-night event, July 8 to 10, at Germantown Campus features actors and scholars portraying legendary athletes such as Wilma Rudolph, Babe Ruth, and Jim Thorpe.

3. Cooking Extravaganza: Whether fruits, vegetables or herbs, Brookside Gardens offers a series of cooking classes.

4. Long Branch Business Community:  New project begins to transform the Flower Shopping Center on Flower Avenue and help revitalize the Long Branch business area.

5. Yoga on the Plaza: Free mixed level Vinyasa flow yoga class tonight at the Fountain Plaza in downtown Silver Spring.

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About Aline Barros

Aline Barros is a multimedia reporter and community engagement specialist with Montgomery Community Media. She can be reached at Abarros@mymcmedia.org and on Twitter at @AlineBarros2.

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