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El Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos del Condado de Montgomery dio a conocer las fechas de la campaña anual de vacunación contra la influenza. La gripe estacional circula en otoño e invierno, por lo que es importante vacunarse para prevenir enfermedades durante la temporada de gripe. Las jornadas de vacunación contra la gripe estacional […]

Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services has announced dates for its annual flu vaccination campaign. Seasonal flu circulates in the fall and winter, so it’s important to get vaccinated to prevent illness during flu season. The county’s seasonal flu vaccination clinics are launching in late October. Vaccinations are offered to individuals older than […]

Festivals continue around the county this weekend. The World of Montgomery Festival celebrates the diverse cultures of the county with traditional arts, multicultural music, food, dance and hands-on activities representative of 12 countries. Korea is new to the festival this year. The festival takes place Sunday, Oct. 21 at the Rockville Campus of Montgomery College from […]

Community Service Week is just days away and Montgomery County residents are invited to give a few hours of their time to join the annual celebration of community service by volunteering for one or more of the many service projects. Montgomery County’s 32nd annual Community Service Week is scheduled for Oct. 21-28. The week begins […]

Joseph Esposito, author and historian who served in three presidential administrations is the featured speaker for Montgomery County Public Libraries’ (MCPL) next Contemporary Conversations series. The program will be held at the Rockville Memorial Library located at 21 Maryland Avenue on Oct. 21 at 6:30 p.m. Registration is not required. Esposito will discuss his book Dinner in […]

The World of Montgomery Festival is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 21 from noon to 4 p.m. at Montgomery College’s Rockville campus. The festival, in its 10th year, celebrates the many diverse cultures of Montgomery County residents through traditional arts, multicultural music, food, dance and hands-on activities. Admission and activities are free. The featured countries in this year’s festival […]

Love Fall? Here’s a list of some places and activities where you, your family and friends can enjoy music, food, art and culture. Maiz (Corn) Festival All Day Event, Oct. 14. The new Consulate of El Salvador, located on Philadelphia Avenue will host Maiz (Corn Festival) in Silver Spring. It’s a family event that will feature […]

Participants in the Potomac Day Parade marched down River Road under a beautiful blue sky on Oct. 21. There were animals, antique cars, floats, firetrucks and plenty of politicians. Here are some photos from the parade.

Friday Sugarloaf Crafts Festival The festival features local and national artisans and performers with live art demonstrations, hands-on workshops, live music, children’s entertainment and food vendors. Friday & Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Montgomery County Fairgrounds, Gaithersburg. sugarloafcrafts.com. Tickets are good for the entire weekend; $8 online, $10 at the gate; Free parking. Teen […]

Here are five things to know today, Oct. 21, in Montgomery County: 1. The Greater Bethesda Chamber of Commerce is hosting an event featuring Maryland Governor Larry Hogan and state Comptroller Peter Franchot at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotels & Conference Center this morning. 2. Montgomery County Councilmembers Sidney Katz and Roger Berliner are hosting […]