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Here are five things to know today, July 3, in Montgomery County: 1. Rockets Red Glare: In the mood for some fireworks? MyMCMedia has the skinny on where the skies will be ablaze. 2. Applicants Sought: The Montgomery County Commission for Women is looking to fill six vacancies. The deadline for applying is July 7. […]

It’s a celebration of diversity. The eighth annual World of Montgomery Festival is happening Oct. 16 at Montgomery College in Rockville. “One-third of the population is foreign born,” said Kaori Hirakawa, program coordinator for Gilchrist Center. “This is a way for the county government to celebrate our diversity.” The World of Montgomery Festival is held […]

A Naturalization Ceremony was held on June 1 at the Gaithersburg Library where 34 new citizens were welcomed from 27 different countries. Representatives from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services officiated the ceremony. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports. Countries represented, included: Albania, Algeria, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Democratic Republic of Congo, Denmark, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Guatemala, […]

Montgomery County’s Gilchrist Center for immigrants is looking for volunteers to teach English to learners from other languages. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

Immigrants and new Gaithersburg residents now have a support network in their backyard. The Gilchrist Center for Cultural Diversity recently moved into the Gaithersburg Library space and will officially open its doors during the grand re-opening ceremony for the facility on Jan. 4. The new office is a satellite location for the center that’s based in […]

The Gilchrist Center for Cultural Diversity in Montgomery County is helping non-native English speakers find employment through a workshop catered to learning the skills needed to apply and interview for positions in the career fields they’re interested in. MyMCMedia’s Valerie Bonk looks at how the program is assisting local residents secure jobs. Related posts:

Finding a job can be incredibly difficult. And for those who don’t speak English, finding a job and fighting a language barrier is no easy feat. The Gilchrist Center for Cultural Diversity in Montgomery County is looking to help county residents navigate the challenge, recently announcing a program starting in January that will assist in […]