Hughes UMC Mid County Hub - Food Distribution Only Seniors
Food
Food distribution only by walk-ins, enabled parking. Bring ID and your own bags (non-perishable food and vegetables.
Category: Food Distribution. Access: Documentation Required. Walk-In. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Seniors. Area: MidCounty. Contact Name: Carmen Herrera. Contact Phone: 3019498383. Contact Email: hubcoordinator@hughesumc.org. Cost: free.
Wednesday, August 6, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
10700 Georgia Avenue.
Appointments for help with public benefits - HHS Navigation Program
Gilchrist Center
Are you struggling financially? Do you need help with public benefits? Food assistance (SNAP) , Financial assistance. , Health care (even if you do not have immigration status) , Help paying utility bills. Call Trica Young at 240-777-1582 to make an appointment.
For additional information click HERE.
Contact Phone: 2407771582. Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, August 6, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Gaithersburg Library, 2nd Floor
18330 Montgomery Village Ave.
Gaithersburg, MD 20879.
Manna Market
Food
Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Family. Area: East County. Silver Spring. Contact Name: Manna Food Center. Contact Phone: 3014241130. Contact Email: referral@mannafood.org.
Wednesday, August 6, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
12301 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20904.
For more info visit www.mannafood.org. In-Person Conversation Class
Gilchrist Center
Do you want to practice speaking English? Learn new vocabulary? Have fun? Join us! Classes are offered year-round for intermediate and advanced speakers. No registration is required!
Category: Educational Class. Age: Adult. Contact Name: Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center. Contact Phone: 2407774940. Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, August 6, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center - Gaithersburg
18330 Montgomery Village Ave, 2nd Floor.
Gaithersburg, MD 20879.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov. QuickBooks Online: Training Series For Service Based Businesses
Montgomery County Business Center
Who is this for: Business owners who have QuickBooks Online but aren't using it effectively, Service business owners currently using spreadsheets or paper-based systems, Business owners who do their own bookkeeping but lack confidence in their setup, Entrepreneurs who outsource bookkeeping but want to better understand and oversee the process, CEOs who want to implement proper controls so they're not always in the dark about their finances, New business owners (1-3 years) ready to professionalize their financial management, Anyone who feels overwhelmed by their current bookkeeping process, Business owners preparing for growth who need solid financial foundations, Schedule
Session 1: Getting Started with QuickBooks Online - From Selection to Setup
, Date: July 30, 2025, Time: 11 am - 12 pm, Location: Zoom,
Session 2: QuickBooks Online Chart of Accounts: Building a Clean Financial
Foundation
, Date: August 6, 2025, Time: 11 am - 12 pm, Location: Zoom,
Session 3: QuickBooks Online for Service Businesses:…
Online Location: Zoom. Category: Business. Educational Class. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. East County. MidCounty. Rockville. Silver Spring. Upcounty. Contact Name: Ken White. Contact Email: ken.white@marylandbcc.org. Cost: Free.
Wednesday, August 6, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit mbcc-quickbooks-summer-series.eventbrite.com. St. Mark's Produce and Food Distribution
Food
One bag per family, distributed on a first come, first served basis. While supply lasts!
Category: Food Distribution. Access: Walk-In. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: East County. Silver Spring. Contact Name: Janis Smith. Contact Phone: 3016225860. Contact Email: administrator@stmarks-silverspring.org. Cost: $0.
Wednesday, August 6, 2025, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
12621 Old Columbia Pike
Silver Spring, MD 20904.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov. Microsoft Word: Formatting and Templates
Montgomery County Business Center
Course Description:
Unlock the full potential of Microsoft Word by mastering professional formatting and custom templates. This hands-on course is designed for individuals who want to create polished, consistent, and efficient documents. Whether you're working on business reports, academic papers, or internal templates, you'll learn how to streamline your workflow and maintain a professional look across all your documents.
Objectives: Advanced text and paragraph formatting techniques, Styles: creation, management, and application for consistency, Designing and using templates for recurring document types, Managing headers, footers, page numbers, and section breaks, Creating and formatting tables, lists, and columns, Using themes, cover pages, and document parts effectively, Best practices for document layout and design, Outcomes:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
, Apply advanced formatting techniques to text, paragraphs, and pages to produce professional-looking documents. …
Online Location: Zoom. Category: Business. Educational Class. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. East County. MidCounty. Rockville. Silver Spring. Upcounty. Contact Name: Maryland Black Chamber of Commerce. Contact Email: info@marylandbcc.org. Cost: Free.
Wednesday, August 6, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit mbcc-formatting-templates.eventbrite.com. People’s Community Baptist Church Food Distribution
East County Regional Services Center
Food Distribution.
Category: Food Distribution. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: East County.
Wednesday, August 6, 2025, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
31 Norwood Road
Silver Spring 20905.
TFCG Meeting
Towers and Antennas
All meetings are currently being held virtually via Zoom (see link below). Meeting dates, times, and location are subject to change. Please check monthly agendas issued approximately one week before each meeting. Completed applications must be filed no later than 21 days prior to the next month's meeting to be considered for the current month's agenda. For Meeting Agenda, Meeting Minutes and Notice of Action please see below. These documents will be posted once they are available.
Link for the public attendees: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81422815719
agenda minutes actions.
Wednesday, August 6, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
For more info visit us02web.zoom.us. Kings & Priest’s Court International Ministries Food Distribution
East County Regional Services Center
Food Distribution.
Category: Food Distribution. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: East County.
Wednesday, August 6, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
520 Randolph Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20904.
Gaithersburg HELP Pantry Pickup (By appointment only M_F)
Food
Pantry pickup M-F by appointment only. Closed on holidays. Distribution is late afternoon and times vary day to day. Call our voicemail system any time 24/7 and leave a message. Our volunteers will call you back to schedule an appointment. Typical wait time is 1 working day. Identification and proof of address is required.
Caller must live in our service area. A map is available at https://www.gaithersburghelp.org/service-area-map/.
Our service area includes all of zip codes 20877, 20878, 20879, 20880, and 20886, plus parts of:
……20850 (west of Shady Grove Rd and north of Piney Meetinghouse Rd)
……20855 (west of Redland Rd/Muncaster Rd)
……20882 (south of Brink Rd and west of Olney-Laytonsville Rd).
Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Documentation Required. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: MidCounty. Contact Phone: 301-216-2510. Cost: Free.
Wednesday, August 6, 2025, 5:00 PM.
301 Muddy Branch Road
Gaithersburg, MD 20878.
For more info visit www.gaithersburghelp.org. SUMMER STREETBALL SERIES
East County Initiative
plEASE VIEW FLYER TO REGUSTER.
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Category: Health.
Wednesday, August 6, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
EAST COUNTY COMMUNITY CENTER
3310 Gateshead Manor Way, Silver Spring, MD 20904.
Commission on Common Ownership Communities > Monthly
Boards, Committees and Commissions
The agenda will be available on the Agenda and Minutes of CCOC Meetings webpage. Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IeLSgIUFQyqmljlCnVJVLQ
Please remember that members of the general public are welcome to observe and listen in on the meeting but may not participate except when invited by the CCOC Chair to speak during the “Community Forum” portion of the agenda. If you have a pending case before the CCOC, you may NOT discuss the merits of the case when speaking during Community Forum.
If you have any questions prior to the meeting, please e-mail us at: CCOC@MontgomeryCountyMD.gov. Thank you.
The CCOC meets the first Wednesday of each month to review cases, decide what will go to hearing, and discuss issues.
These meetings are open to the public.
Online Location: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IeLSgIUFQyqmljlCnVJVLQ. Contact Email: Nicolette.Fahs@MontgomeryCountyMD.gov. Contact Name: Nicolette Fahs. Contact Phone: (240) 777-3655. Boards: Commission on Common Ownership Communities. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. East County. MidCounty. Rockville. Silver Spring. Upcounty. Age: Adult.
Wednesday, August 6, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov. East County Citizens Advisory Board
Boards, Committees and Commissions
Boards: East County Citizens Advisory Board. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Area: East County. Age: Adult.
Wednesday, August 6, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
East County Regional Services Center
3300 Briggs Chaney Road
Silver Spring, MD 20904.
Separation and Divorce: What Do I Need To Know?
Commission for Women
Please join us as local family law attorneys walk through the "ins" and "outs" of going through a separation and divorce in Maryland. You will learn about: Methods of Dispute Resolution, When and Where to File, Types of Divorce and Grounds, Financial Statements, Alimony, Property and Equitable Distribution, Role of the Attorney, and Domestic Violence/Orders of Protection.
All classes are FREE and are from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Classes are held on the first Wednesday of the month through June 2025.
Online Location: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EDZSM-wMS2uxi1_zOH7vvA. Category: Community Events. Educational Class. Age: Adult. Family. Seniors. Contact Name: Carmen Kaarid. Contact Email: carmen.kaarid@montgomerycountymd.gov. Cost: Free.
Wednesday, August 6, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
For more info visit us02web.zoom.us. Rainbow Community Development Center Food Distribution - East County zip codes: 20901, 20903, 20904, 20905, 20906, 20866, 20868
Food
Rainbow Community Development Center
East County zip codes: 20901, 20903, 20904, 20905, 20906, 20866, 20868.
Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged boxes. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: East County. Contact Name: Patricia Drumming. Contact Phone: 301-625-2561. Contact Email: info@rainbowcdc.org. Cost: 0.
Thursday, August 7, 2025, 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
12120 Tech Road
Silver Spring, MD 20904.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov. Board of License Commissioners
Boards, Committees and Commissions
Liquor board hearings.
Contact Email: abslicensing@montgmerycountymd.gov. Contact Name: Amy Samman. Contact Phone: 2407771999. Boards: Board of License Commissioners. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. East County. MidCounty. Rockville. Silver Spring. Upcounty. Age: Adult.
Thursday, August 7, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Alcohol Beverage Services
LRE Training Room
201 Edison Park Drive (Visitors Entrance)
Gaithersburg, MD 20878.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov. Global Summit on Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Silver Spring Regional Services Center
Welcome!!
Research Connects takes the pleasure to invite all the participants from all over the world to attend the Global Summit on Electrical and Electronics Engineering which will take place during August 07-09, 2025 in Frankfurt, Germany. This conference is to present the most recent developments, Highly cited researchers, industrial leaders, and exhibitors across the globe will share their research, showcasing commercials in all current market fields.
The interdisciplinary fields of Electrical Engineering plays a prominent role in industrial, medical, defense, and scientific research applications. The opportunities arising from Electrical Engineering offer the potential for even greater societal impact in the next few decades.
We sincerely hope that the conference serves as an international platform for meeting researchers around the world, widening professional contacts and creating new opportunities, and establishing new collaborations.
We look forward to welcoming you to the ELECTRONICS2025 in…
Category: Career. Area: Silver Spring. Contact Name: darren. Contact Phone: 8977002668. Contact Email: electronics@researchconnects.org. Cost: 749.
Thursday, August 7, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Rainbow CDC Food Distribution
East County Regional Services Center
This is an appointment only event. Please call Rainbow CDC first (301) 625-2561.
Category: Food Distribution. Age: Family. Seniors. Adult. Teens. Kids. Area: East County. Contact Name: Appt. Only Please Call First. Contact Phone: (301) 625-2561.
Thursday, August 7, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
2120 Industrial Pkwy
Silver Spring, MD.
Appointments for help with public benefits - HHS Navigation Program
Gilchrist Center
Are you struggling financially? Do you need help with public benefits? Food assistance (SNAP) , Financial assistance. , Health care (even if you do not have immigration status) , Help paying utility bills. Call Trica Young at 240-777-1582 to make an appointment.
For additional information click HERE.
Contact Phone: 2407771582. Cost: FREE.
Thursday, August 7, 2025, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
11002 Veirs Mill Road. Suite 506, Wheaton, MD 20902.
Mobile Health Clinic
Health and Human Services
Category: Health. Contact Name: Meghan Sontag. Contact Phone: 240-777-1848. Contact Email: Meghan.Sontag@montgomerycountymd.gov.
Thursday, August 7, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
WUMCO Help Inc. 17821 Elgin Rd. Poolesville MD 20837.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov. Hope Center (Gaithersburg Hub) Choice Pantry
Food
Our Choice Pantry provides shelf-stable items, fresh vegetables, and protein to support your household needs.
To schedule an appointment, please call (240) 229-9642. If we’re unable to answer, kindly leave a message with your name, phone number, and your preferred appointment time.
We aim to return all calls the same day, and always within 24 hours.
When arriving for your appointment, please be sure to bring the following:
A bag for your groceries
A valid photo ID
Documentation confirming your a Gaithersburg resident.
Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Documentation Required. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Family. Contact Name: Rocio Perez. Contact Phone: (240) 229-9642. Contact Email: Rocio@senecacreek.org.
Thursday, August 7, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
13 Firstfield Road, Suite 100
Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878-1767.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov. Manna Market
Food
Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Family. Area: East County. Silver Spring. Contact Name: Manna Food Center. Contact Phone: 3014241130. Contact Email: referral@mannafood.org.
Thursday, August 7, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
12301 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20904.
For more info visit www.mannafood.org. Illumination Station and Lightbulb Exchange
Energy
Illumination Stations are information tables that provide an opportunity to shine a light on ways for people to lower their utility bills, apply for energy assistance, and receive items to help them keep money in their pockets! Visit the library to get more information about energy programs and more!
You also can bring your old incandescent and compact fluorescent bulbs to swap them for new energy efficient LED light bulbs. In collaboration with Montgomery County Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Pepco.
Category: Environmental Protection. Recycling. Age: Family. Seniors. Adult. Teens. Kids. Area: Silver Spring. Contact Name: Larissa Johnson. Contact Phone: 240-777-7711. Contact Email: larissa.johnson@montgomerycountymd.gov. Cost: 0.
Thursday, August 7, 2025, 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM.
Wheaton Library, 11701 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20902.
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Commission, Community Engagement Committee
Boards, Committees and Commissions
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The IDD Commission includes 25 members, including individuals from the intellectual and developmental disability community, service providers and service agencies, and the Commission on People with Disabilities, who will be focusing on promoting direct communication among families, support staff, private and public organizations and the public about programs and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The commission will also provide educational programs, identify current gaps in services and provide advice and recommendations on best practices to the County and the County Executive.
Online Location: https://montgomerycountymd-gov.zoom.us/j/86303791159?pwd=DBTyYqzLhprDuePPqaSyZsliiDB8vo.1. Contact Email: Crystel.Britto@montgomerycountymd.gov. Contact Name: Crystel Britto. Contact Phone: 240-753-4218. Boards: Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Commission. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. East County. MidCounty. Rockville. Silver Spring. Upcounty. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family.
Thursday, August 7, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov. Gaithersburg HELP Pantry Pickup (By appointment only M_F)
Food
Pantry pickup M-F by appointment only. Closed on holidays. Distribution is late afternoon and times vary day to day. Call our voicemail system any time 24/7 and leave a message. Our volunteers will call you back to schedule an appointment. Typical wait time is 1 working day. Identification and proof of address is required.
Caller must live in our service area. A map is available at https://www.gaithersburghelp.org/service-area-map/.
Our service area includes all of zip codes 20877, 20878, 20879, 20880, and 20886, plus parts of:
……20850 (west of Shady Grove Rd and north of Piney Meetinghouse Rd)
……20855 (west of Redland Rd/Muncaster Rd)
……20882 (south of Brink Rd and west of Olney-Laytonsville Rd).
Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Documentation Required. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: MidCounty. Contact Phone: 301-216-2510. Cost: Free.
Thursday, August 7, 2025, 5:00 PM.
301 Muddy Branch Road
Gaithersburg, MD 20878.
For more info visit www.gaithersburghelp.org. Pro Bono Legal Clinics
Gilchrist Center
Meet for A One-on-One Consultation with an Attorney For FREE! 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month. , Sign in: 6:00pm – 6:30pm/Last Consult 8:30pm (Space is limited) , Legal advice in civil cases for low-income Montgomery County residents. No appointment necessary (walk-in). For additional information click HERE.
Contact Phone: 301-424-7651. Cost: FREE.
Thursday, August 7, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
18330 Montgomery Village Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD 20879.
For more info visit barmont.org. Nourishing Bethesda Choice Market (By Appointment)
Food
Nourishing Bethesda Choice Market (By Appointment)
Nourishing Bethesda offers appointments to shop our Choice Market that offers shelf-stable items, protein, fresh produce, bread, and other items.
We serve all of the zip codes 20812, 20814, 20815, 20816, 20817, 20818, and 20896
We serve parts of zip codes 20895, 20852, 20910, and 20854 (please reach out to food@nourishingbethesda.org for more information).
Please mention this posting when requesting an appointment.
Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. Contact Phone: (TEXT) 301-664-4630. Contact Email: food@nourishingbethesda.org. Cost: (By Appointment) Free.
Thursday, August 7, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:45 PM.
5020 Battery Lane, Bethesda, MD 20814.
Animal Services Advisory Committee
Boards, Committees and Commissions
If can't connect via Microsoft Teams
Dial in by phone
+1 443-692-5768
Phone conference ID: 428 230 363#
Link below to Animal Services Advisory Committee's Website for more information:
https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/boards/sites/asac/.
Online Location: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_N2NhNjk5OTQtYjI2Ni00NTViLWFkMmQtZjQyNWE4Nzk1YTVi%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%226e01b1f9-b1e5-4073-ac97-778069a0ad64%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%220fe2b311-8e0f-41e3-a294-513cb9672653%22%7d. Contact Email: patricia.ranshaw@montgomerycountymd.gov. Contact Name: Patricia A. Ranshaw. Contact Phone: 240-773-5931. Boards: Animal Services Advisory Committee. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Age: Adult.
Thursday, August 7, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Office of Animal Services
7315 Muncaster Mill Rd. 2nd Flr Conf. Rm
Derwood, MD 20855.
For more info visit teams.microsoft.com. Raksha Bandhan
Days of Commemoration
Raksha Bandhan is a popular and traditionally Hindu annual rite or ceremony that is central to a festival of the same name celebrated in South Asia. It is also celebrated in other parts of the world significantly influenced by Hindu culture. On this day, sisters of all ages tie a talisman or amulet called the rakhi around the wrists of their brothers. The sisters symbolically protect the brothers, receive a gift in return, and traditionally invest the brothers with a share of the responsibility of their potential care.
Category: Holidays.
Friday, August 8, 2025.
Montgomery County, MD.
AfriThrive Food distribution
Food
Category: Food Distribution. Access: Walk-In. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Family. Area: MidCounty. Contact Name: Henrietta. Contact Phone: 9789188669. Contact Email: Henrietta.Isaboke@afrithrive.org.
Friday, August 8, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
3132 Bel Pre Road. Silver Spring, MD 20906.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov. Manna Market
Food
Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Family. Area: East County. Silver Spring. Contact Name: Manna Food Center. Contact Phone: 3014241130. Contact Email: referral@mannafood.org.
Friday, August 8, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
12301 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20904.
For more info visit www.mannafood.org. Hispanic Community Liaison Office - Montgomery County Fair Event
MCPD Events
Event Type: Engagement. MCPD Level of Participation: Attend/Presence Only. Target Audience: Youth / Juveniles. Category: Community Events. Area: Upcounty.
Friday, August 8, 2025, 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Montgomery County Fairground.
Friday Food Distribution
Food
Friday afternoons food distribution.
Category: Food Distribution. Access: Documentation Required. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Silver Spring. Contact Name: Joyce Romanus. Contact Phone: 301-442-1151. Contact Email: stcamillusfoodpantry@gmail.com.
Friday, August 8, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
1500 St. Camillus Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20903.
Gaithersburg HELP Pantry Pickup (By appointment only M_F)
Food
Pantry pickup M-F by appointment only. Closed on holidays. Distribution is late afternoon and times vary day to day. Call our voicemail system any time 24/7 and leave a message. Our volunteers will call you back to schedule an appointment. Typical wait time is 1 working day. Identification and proof of address is required.
Caller must live in our service area. A map is available at https://www.gaithersburghelp.org/service-area-map/.
Our service area includes all of zip codes 20877, 20878, 20879, 20880, and 20886, plus parts of:
……20850 (west of Shady Grove Rd and north of Piney Meetinghouse Rd)
……20855 (west of Redland Rd/Muncaster Rd)
……20882 (south of Brink Rd and west of Olney-Laytonsville Rd).
Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Documentation Required. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: MidCounty. Contact Phone: 301-216-2510. Cost: Free.
Friday, August 8, 2025, 5:00 PM.
301 Muddy Branch Road
Gaithersburg, MD 20878.
For more info visit www.gaithersburghelp.org. Mega Summer Line Dance Jam
REC-Events
It's a whole vibe! Boots on the ground, rhythm in your soul and the floor calling your name. This is the liveliest line dancing event of the summer in Montgomery County!
This is a free event. The first 100 participants to register and enter will receive a free fan for line dancing. Refreshments and food will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
Category: Parks & Recreation. Community Events. Age: Seniors. Adult. Area: East County.
Friday, August 8, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
East County Community Recreation Center.
For more info visit mdmontgomeryctyweb.myvscloud.com. MEGA SUMMER LINE DANCE JAM
East County Initiative
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Category: Health. Parks & Recreation. Age: Adult. Seniors. Area: East County.
Friday, August 8, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
3310 GATESHEAD MANOR WAY.
Food Grab and Go
Food
Grab and Go Distribution for Food Insecure MoCo residents while supplies last.
Category: Food Distribution. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged boxes. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: East County. Contact Name: Patricia Drumming. Contact Phone: 301-625-2561. Contact Email: info@rainbowcdc.org. Cost: 0.
Saturday, August 9, 2025, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
12120 Tech Road
Silver Spring, MD 20904.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov. Commission on Common Ownership Communities > Community Governance Fundamentals
Boards, Committees and Commissions
Directors who have been elected or appointed to a condominium, co-op, or HOA board for the first time must take this training course in order to receive a “certificate of completion” as required by the Montgomery County Code, Chapter 10B. This course is also open to unit owners interested in learning about common ownership community operations. Topics discussed will include Governing Documents, Ethics, Financial Management, Audits, Reserve Studies, Elections, Conducting Meetings, etc. This class requires approximately 4 hours. Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_s6oFUp3ZTIqqcU07dCm2Iw **Class must have a minimum of six attendees to move forward. We will notify all registrants if the class is canceled. **,
Please visit our website at https://montgomerycountymd.gov/ccoc for more information.
Online Location: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_s6oFUp3ZTIqqcU07dCm2Iw. Contact Email: Nicolette.Fahs@MontgomeryCountyMD.gov. Contact Name: Nicolette Fahs. Contact Phone: 240-777-3655. Boards: Commission on Common Ownership Communities. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. East County. MidCounty. Rockville. Silver Spring. Upcounty. Age: Adult.
Saturday, August 9, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit montgomerycountymd.gov. American Diversity Group’s Free Medical Clinic
East County Regional Services Center
American Diversity Group’s Free Medical Clinic in East County.
Category: Seniors. Health. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Teens. Kids. Area: East County.
Saturday, August 9, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
12210 Plum Orchard Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20904.
Kingdom Cares Food Distribution
East County Regional Services Center
Food Distribution.
Category: Food Distribution. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: East County.
Saturday, August 9, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
East County Community Center
3310 Gateshead Manor Way
Silver Spring, MD 20904.
Arleeta's Food Pantry
Food
Food distribution every 2nd and 4th SATURDAY of each month. Canned, packaged, dry goods given, 1-4 bags per family, depending on family size. Proteins, starches, veggies, fruits, soups, cereals. Occasionally we have fresh items.
Stop by to see us for packaged food items!
Category: Food Distribution. Age: Family. Area: Silver Spring. Contact Name: Rebecca W McGinnis. Contact Phone: 301-979-8111. Contact Email: rgwmcginnis7@gmail.com. Cost: Free!
Saturday, August 9, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Silver Spring United Methodist Church
8900 Georgia Ave.
Silver Spring, MD 20910.
Saturday Food Distribution
Food
Saturday mornings food distribution.
Category: Food Distribution. Access: Documentation Required. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Silver Spring. Contact Name: Joyce Romanus. Contact Phone: 301-442-1151. Contact Email: stcamillusfoodpantry@gmail.com.
Saturday, August 9, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
1500 St. Camillus Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20903.
For more info visit stcamilluschurch.org. A CLINIC WITHOUT BORDERS- EVERY SATURDAY
East County Initiative
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Category: Health. Age: Adult. Seniors. Area: East County. Silver Spring.
Saturday, August 9, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
12210 PLUM ORCHARD DR, STE 214, SILVER SPRING, MD.
ANNUAL BACK TO SCHOOL GIVEAWAY
East County Initiative
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Category: Health. Age: Teens. Kids. Family. Area: East County. Silver Spring.
Saturday, August 9, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
12210 PLUM ORCHARD DR, STE 214, SIVLER SPRING, MD.
Backpack Giveaway: Ready to Learn/Helping Women and Children Soar
REC-Events
Join us for this special Backpack Giveaway event for students in Kindergarten to 12th grade. There will also be community resources, food distribution and more.
Registration is required to receive a backpack.
Category: Community Events. Parks & Recreation. Age: Kids. Teens. Family. Area: East County. Silver Spring.
Saturday, August 9, 2025, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM.
White Oak Community Recreation Center.
For more info visit mdmontgomeryctyweb.myvscloud.com. Big Bloom Festival
REC-Events
The Big Bloom Festival returns to Good Hope Neighborhood Recreation Center on Saturday, Aug. 9 from 5 to 8 p.m. with performances by The Experience Band & Show and a Tina Turner tribute with vocalist IO. This is a free event for all ages and will include food trucks, a moon bounce, arts and crafts, specialty activities, county resources and much more.
Category: Community Events. Age: Family. Seniors. Adult. Teens. Kids. Area: East County.
Saturday, August 9, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Good Hope Neighborhood Recreation Center.
Big Bloom Festival
East County Initiative
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Category: Health. Parks & Recreation. Age: Family. Seniors. Adult. Teens. Kids. Area: East County.
Saturday, August 9, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
14715 Good Hope Rd, Silver Spring, MD.
American Diversity Group’s Free Medical Clinic
East County Regional Services Center
American Diversity Group’s Free Medical Clinic in East County.
Category: Health. Seniors. Age: Family. Seniors. Adult. Teens. Kids. Area: East County.
Sunday, August 10, 2025, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
12210 Plum Orchard Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20904.
Family Swim and Resource Fair
REC-Events
Come out to our resoruce fair and get useful information from Montgomery County agencies and organizations. Afterwards, enjoy a free day of swimming at the pool!
Category: Community Events. Parks & Recreation. Age: Family. Area: Upcounty.
Sunday, August 10, 2025, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Upper County Outdoor Pool
8211 Emory Grove Road
Gaithersburg, MD 20877.
White Oak Library Tai Chi
East County Regional Services Center
Thai Chi.
Category: Seniors. Health. Age: Seniors. Adult. Teens. Kids. Area: East County.
Sunday, August 10, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
11701 New Hampshire Ave. Silver Spring, MD 20904.
Feeding our Community: Empowering Residents Through Food Assistance Program
Food
Feeding Our Community: Empowering Residents Through Food Assistance, A Community Program by Bethany Presbyterian Church
Feeding Our Community is a food assistance initiative led by Bethany Presbyterian Church, dedicated to supporting individuals and families facing food insecurity. The program provides access to nutritious food through the combined efforts of church volunteers, community supporters, and local partners. Rooted in values of compassion, service, and dignity, this program aims to uplift and empower residents across the county. By addressing immediate needs and fostering a spirit of care and connection, Feeding Our Community contributes to a healthier, more resilient community for all.
Category: Food Distribution. Access: Walk-In. Food Assistance Type: Meal Service. Prepared Meals. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. East County. MidCounty. Rockville. Silver Spring. Upcounty. Contact Name: Bethany Presbyterian Church. Contact Phone: 3016701200. Contact Email: bethanyusaorg@gmail.com.
Sunday, August 10, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
1201 Quince Orchard Blvd. Gaithersburg,
MD 20878.
For more info visit bethanyusa.org. Kings & Priest’s Court International Ministries Food Distribution
East County Regional Services Center
Food Distribution.
Category: Food Distribution. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family.
Sunday, August 10, 2025, 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
520 Randolph Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20904.
City of Light Helping Hands
Food
We provide cultural appropriate relevant food on Sunday @ 12:30 PM and 1st & 3rd Wednesday 5PM.
Category: Food Distribution. Contact Name: Dr Abdul Sesay. Contact Phone: 3014676646. Contact Email: abdulwondersofgod@yahoo.com. Cost: Free.
Sunday, August 10, 2025, 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
520 Randolph Rd
Silver Spring MD
20904.
City of Lights Helping Hands - Food Pantry
East County Initiative
Please see image below for more infromation:
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Category: Food Distribution. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: East County.
Sunday, August 10, 2025, 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
520 Randolph Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904.
33rd Annual VIP Day: A Special Day At The Fair
REC-Events
This event is for children ages 5-14 with a disability or life threatening illness and their families. VIPs will receive free admission and rides, lunch, swag bag and a 4-H escort. VIPs must be Montgomery County residents and be able to attend the fair on Monday, August 11. If you know of children who have not previously been a VIP and would benefit from this special program, email Charles.Butler@montgomerycountymd.gov to request an application.
Applications due by Friday, July 11.
Category: Community Events. Parks & Recreation. Age: Kids. Area: Upcounty. Silver Spring. Rockville. MidCounty. East County. Bethesda/Chevy Chase.
Monday, August 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM.
Montgomery County Agricultural Fairgrounds
16 Chestnut Street
Gaithersburg, MD.
Manna Market
Food
Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Family. Area: East County. Silver Spring. Contact Name: Manna Food Center. Contact Phone: 3014241130. Contact Email: referral@mannafood.org.
Monday, August 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
12301 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20904.
For more info visit www.mannafood.org. Hispanic Community Liaison Office - Cafecito con Mariela
MCPD Events
MCPD’s Hispanic Community Liaison hosts a monthly virtual session in Spanish to connect with the Hispanic community. Join us for open conversation, community resources, and safety tips.
Online Location: Zoom. Event Type: Engagement. Target Audience: Hispanic / Latino. Category: Community Events. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. East County. MidCounty. Rockville. Silver Spring. Upcounty.
Monday, August 11, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
Gaithersburg HELP Pantry Pickup (By appointment only M_F)
Food
Pantry pickup M-F by appointment only. Closed on holidays. Distribution is late afternoon and times vary day to day. Call our voicemail system any time 24/7 and leave a message. Our volunteers will call you back to schedule an appointment. Typical wait time is 1 working day. Identification and proof of address is required.
Caller must live in our service area. A map is available at https://www.gaithersburghelp.org/service-area-map/.
Our service area includes all of zip codes 20877, 20878, 20879, 20880, and 20886, plus parts of:
……20850 (west of Shady Grove Rd and north of Piney Meetinghouse Rd)
……20855 (west of Redland Rd/Muncaster Rd)
……20882 (south of Brink Rd and west of Olney-Laytonsville Rd).
Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Documentation Required. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: MidCounty. Contact Phone: 301-216-2510. Cost: Free.
Monday, August 11, 2025, 5:00 PM.
301 Muddy Branch Road
Gaithersburg, MD 20878.
For more info visit www.gaithersburghelp.org. Silver Spring Citizens Advisory Board
Silver Spring Regional Services Center
The Silver Spring Citizens Advisory Board is tasked with providing advice to the County Executive and County Council on issues affecting Silver Spring and Takoma Park. These issues include transportation, economic development, housing, youth activities and the environment. All meetings are open to the public and we encourage community participation.
Online Location: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEucumspjgoHtfUi-LcpzIsb1vSVA8krxFK#/registration. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Business. Community Events. Environmental Protection. Government. Regional Services. Transportation. Age: Adult. Area: Silver Spring. Contact Name: Nahom Tekle. Contact Email: nahom.tekle@montgomerycountymd.gov.
Monday, August 11, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
The Silver Spring Civic Building at Veterans Plaza.
For more info visit us02web.zoom.us. Food Distribution
Food
East County zip codes: 20901, 20903, 20904, 20905, 20906, 20866, 20868.
Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged boxes. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: East County. Contact Name: Patricia Drumming. Contact Phone: 301-625-2561. Contact Email: info@rainbowcdc.org. Cost: 0.
Tuesday, August 12, 2025, 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
12120 Tech Road
Silver Spring, MD 20904.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov. Rainbow CDC Food Distribution
East County Regional Services Center
This is an appointment only event. Please call Rainbow CDC first (301) 625-2561.
Category: Food Distribution. Age: Family. Seniors. Adult. Teens. Kids. Area: East County. Contact Name: Appt. Only Please Call First. Contact Phone: (301) 625-2561.
Tuesday, August 12, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
2120 Industrial Pkwy
Silver Spring, MD.
Appointments for help with public benefits - HHS Navigation Program
Gilchrist Center
Are you struggling financially? Do you need help with public benefits? Food assistance (SNAP) , Financial assistance. , Health care (even if you do not have immigration status) , Help paying utility bills. Call Trica Young at 240-777-1582 to make an appointment.
For additional information click HERE.
Contact Phone: 2407771582. Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, August 12, 2025, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
11002 Veirs Mill Road. Suite 506, Wheaton, MD 20902.
Hughes UMC Mid County Hub - Food Distribution
Food
Food distribution only by walk-ins, enabled parking. Bring ID and your own bags (non-perishable food and vegetables.
Category: Food Distribution. Access: Documentation Required. Walk-In. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Adult. Family. Contact Name: Carmen Herrera. Contact Phone: 3019498383. Contact Email: hubcoordinator@hughesumc.org. Cost: free.
Tuesday, August 12, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
10700 Georgia Avenue.
Commission on Aging, Aging in Community
Boards, Committees and Commissions
The Aging in the Community Committee identifies issues that enable older adults to age either in their own homes or in other non-institutional environments in the community. Issues including housing, transportation, food security, technology and more.
Online Location: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82315344483?pwd=U0FxeWxDK0hSaGxwb0krQjY2RUFUZz09. Contact Email: tremayne.jones@montgomerycountymd.gov. Contact Name: Tremayne Jones. Contact Phone: 240-777-1262. Boards: Commission on Aging. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Age: Adult. Seniors.
Tuesday, August 12, 2025, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov. Hispanic Community Liaison Office - Montgomery County Fair Event
MCPD Events
Event Type: Engagement. MCPD Level of Participation: Attend/Presence Only. Target Audience: Youth / Juveniles. Category: Community Events. Area: Upcounty.
Tuesday, August 12, 2025, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Montgomery County Fairground.
Hispanic Community Liaison Office - Riseng Stars Presents Community Fun Day
MCPD Events
Event Type: Engagement. MCPD Level of Participation: Attend/Presence Only. Category: Community Events. Area: Upcounty.
Tuesday, August 12, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
19401 Crystal Rock Drive, Germantown, MD 20874.
Hope Center (Gaithersburg Hub) Choice Pantry
Food
Our Choice Pantry provides shelf-stable items, fresh vegetables, and protein to support your household needs.
To schedule an appointment, please call (240) 229-9642. If we’re unable to answer, kindly leave a message with your name, phone number, and your preferred appointment time.
We aim to return all calls the same day, and always within 24 hours.
When arriving for your appointment, please be sure to bring the following:
A bag for your groceries
A valid photo ID
Documentation confirming your a Gaithersburg resident.
Category: Food Distribution. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Family. Area: Upcounty. Contact Name: Rocio Perez. Contact Phone: (240) 229-9642. Contact Email: Rocio@senecacreek.org.
Tuesday, August 12, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
13 Firstfield Road, Suite 100
Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878-1767.
For more info visit senecacreek.org. Illumination Station and Lightbulb Exchange
Energy
Illumination Stations are information tables that provide an opportunity to shine a light on ways for people to lower their utility bills, apply for energy assistance, and receive items to help them keep money in their pockets! Visit the library to get more information about energy programs and more!
You also can bring your old incandescent and compact fluorescent bulbs to swap them for new energy efficient LED light bulbs. In collaboration with Montgomery County Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Pepco.
Category: Environmental Protection. Recycling. Age: Family. Seniors. Adult. Teens. Kids. Area: Upcounty. Contact Name: Larissa Johnson. Contact Phone: 240-777-7711. Contact Email: larissa.johnson@montgomerycountymd.gov. Cost: 0.
Tuesday, August 12, 2025, 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Poolesville Library, 19633 Fisher Avenue, Poolesville, MD 20837.
In-Person Conversation Classes
Gilchrist Center
Do you want to practice speaking English? Learn new vocabulary? Have fun? Join us! Classes are offered year-round for intermediate and advanced speakers. No registration is required!
Category: Educational Class. Age: Adult. Contact Name: Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center. Contact Phone: 2407774940. Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, August 12, 2025, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center
11002 Veirs Mill Rd, Suite 506, Wheaton, MD.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov. Community Food Pantry
Food
Food pantry for any county resident in need of food. Pre-packed bag of shelf stable items and pre-packed box of produce. Drive-thu or walk-up.
Category: Food Distribution. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Pre-packaged boxes. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: MidCounty. Contact Name: Jennifer Renkema. Contact Phone: 3012848401. Contact Email: foodpantry@sscrc.org. Cost: none.
Tuesday, August 12, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
1501 Arcola Ave.
Silver Spring, MD 20902.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov. Food Distribution
Food
Pre-packed pantry items and fresh produce at a drive-thru or walk-up distribution. Assistance offered in English and Spanish. No ID or documentation required.
Category: Food Distribution. Access: Walk-In. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Pre-packaged boxes. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: MidCounty. Contact Name: Jennifer Renkema. Contact Phone: 3012848401. Contact Email: foodpantry@sscrc.org. Cost: none.
Tuesday, August 12, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Silver Spring Christian Reformed Church.
For more info visit www.sscrc.org. Glenmont United Methodist Church (GLEN)
Food
Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged boxes. Age: Family. Area: MidCounty. Contact Name: Manna Food Center. Contact Phone: 3014241130. Contact Email: referral@mannafood.org.
Tuesday, August 12, 2025, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
12901 Georgia Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20906.
For more info visit www.mannafood.org. Tardes Ecológicas/Eco Evenings
DEP-Wide Events
Bilingual message/Mensaje bilingüe
Acompáñenos durante las Tardes Ecologicas. Aprenda sobre recursos del Condado de Montgomery y:
, conozca sobre espacios y actividades para el verano, platique con amigos del jardín, actividades, jardinería, ¡y mucho más!
En el Jardín Serenidad (Georgia Avenue y Randolph Road) al lado de la estación de bomberos
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Join us during the Eco Evenings. Learn about Montgomery County Resources and:
, learn about spaces and activities for the summer, chat with friends of the garden, activities, gardening, and much more!
At the Serenity Garden
Georgia Avenue and Randolph Road (next to the fire station.
Category: Community Events. Environmental Protection. Food Distribution. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Family. Area: MidCounty. Contact Name: Ana Arriaza. Contact Phone: 2405064419. Contact Email: ana.arriaza@montgomerycountymd.gov.
Tuesday, August 12, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Serenity Garden
Georgia Avenue and Randolph Road.
Gaithersburg HELP Pantry Pickup (By appointment only M_F)
Food
Pantry pickup M-F by appointment only. Closed on holidays. Distribution is late afternoon and times vary day to day. Call our voicemail system any time 24/7 and leave a message. Our volunteers will call you back to schedule an appointment. Typical wait time is 1 working day. Identification and proof of address is required.
Caller must live in our service area. A map is available at https://www.gaithersburghelp.org/service-area-map/.
Our service area includes all of zip codes 20877, 20878, 20879, 20880, and 20886, plus parts of:
……20850 (west of Shady Grove Rd and north of Piney Meetinghouse Rd)
……20855 (west of Redland Rd/Muncaster Rd)
……20882 (south of Brink Rd and west of Olney-Laytonsville Rd).
Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Documentation Required. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: MidCounty. Contact Phone: 301-216-2510. Cost: Free.
Tuesday, August 12, 2025, 5:00 PM.
301 Muddy Branch Road
Gaithersburg, MD 20878.
For more info visit www.gaithersburghelp.org. In-Person Conversation Class
Gilchrist Center
Do you want to practice speaking English? Learn new vocabulary? Have fun? Join us! The class is offered year-round for intermediate speakers. No registration is required!
Category: Educational Class. Age: Adult. Contact Name: Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center. Contact Phone: 2407774940. Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, August 12, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center - Gaithersburg
18330 Montgomery Village Ave, 2nd Floor.
Gaithersburg, MD 20879.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov. Agricultural Preservation Advisory Board (APAB)
Boards, Committees and Commissions
Oversees the county's public policies and programs that protect farmland for future generations and makes recommendations to State and County officials regarding farmland preservation issues.
This Board normally meets on the second Tuesday of each month.
To participate via phone dial +1 443-692-5768 - Phone Conference ID: 682 559 733#
To see current and past meeting agendas & minutes, please visit the " Meetings Archives " on the Office of Agriculture Website Footer under "Get Involved".
Online Location: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NTNhZmI5ODktNjAwYi00OTFlLThkZTMtNzcxZWMyZjI1YzIw%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%226e01b1f9-b1e5-4073-ac97-778069a0ad64%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22ac1d91ff-2cb2-4fbd-ad14-ee34eda5d335%22%7d. Contact Email: michael.weyand@montgomerycountymd.gov. Contact Name: Michael Weyand. Contact Phone: 3015902856. Boards: Agricultural Preservation Advisory Board. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Age: Adult.
Tuesday, August 12, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov. Citizens Review Panel For Chidlren
Boards, Committees and Commissions
Citizens Review Panel for Children (“Panel”) is charged with examining the policies, procedures, and practices of Maryland and Montgomery County agencies to evaluate the extent to which Montgomery County agencies are effectively fulfilling their responsibility to implement the child protection standards as the panel works collaboratively with the County’s Department's Health & Human Services.
Online Location: Microsoft Teams. Contact Email: lisa.merkin@montgomerycountymd.gov. Contact Name: Lisa Merkin. Contact Phone: 240-777-3547. Boards: Citizens Review Panel for Children. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Age: Kids. Family.
Tuesday, August 12, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM.
For more info visit teams.microsoft.com. Wheaton Urban District Advisory Committee
Boards, Committees and Commissions
Online Location: https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fus06web.zoom.us%2Fj%2F84643440505&data=05%7C02%7CTalia.BeaulieuHains%40montgomerycountymd.gov%7Ce86c0fc2e2a945f84ed508dd037972ab%7C6e01b1f9b1e54073ac97778069a0ad64%7C0%7C0%7C638670542331442052%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=RpNKwLAtDZ89tzOmcWxJORWnwX5LOdKYEB2jekfu7LQ%3D&reserved=0. Contact Email: luisa.cardona@montgomerycountymd.gov. Contact Name: Luisa Cardona. Contact Phone: 240-777-8101. Boards: Wheaton Urban District Advisory Committee. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Area: MidCounty. Age: Adult. Seniors.
Tuesday, August 12, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
2425 Reedie Drive
2nd Floor, Mid-County-Board Room
Wheaton, MD 20902.
Senior Adventures Camp at Ross Boddy
REC-Events
*Please note that this takes place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. EACH day on August 13, August 14, and August 15.
Connect and engage with others at our three-day camp designed specifically for seniors. Don't miss out on the fun and friendships waiting for you!
Will include delicious lunches, exciting trips to the National Air and Space Museum and Black Hill Regional Park, among more.
$25 per person.
Category: Seniors. Age: Seniors. Area: Upcounty. MidCounty. East County.
Wednesday, August 13, 2025, 9:00 AM – Friday, August 15, 2025, 2:00 PM.
Ross Boddy Neighborhood Recreation Center
18529 Brooke Road
Sandy Spring, MD.
For more info visit mdmontgomeryctyweb.myvscloud.com. Hughes UMC Mid County Hub - Food Distribution Only Seniors
Food
Food distribution only by walk-ins, enabled parking. Bring ID and your own bags (non-perishable food and vegetables.
Category: Food Distribution. Access: Documentation Required. Walk-In. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Seniors. Area: MidCounty. Contact Name: Carmen Herrera. Contact Phone: 3019498383. Contact Email: hubcoordinator@hughesumc.org. Cost: free.
Wednesday, August 13, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
10700 Georgia Avenue.
Hispanic Community Liaison Office - Montgomery County Fair Event
MCPD Events
Event Type: Engagement. MCPD Level of Participation: Attend/Presence Only. Target Audience: Youth / Juveniles. Category: Community Events. Area: Upcounty.
Wednesday, August 13, 2025, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Montgomery County Fairground.
Appointments for help with public benefits - HHS Navigation Program
Gilchrist Center
Are you struggling financially? Do you need help with public benefits? Food assistance (SNAP) , Financial assistance. , Health care (even if you do not have immigration status) , Help paying utility bills. Call Trica Young at 240-777-1582 to make an appointment.
For additional information click HERE.
Contact Phone: 2407771582. Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, August 13, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Gaithersburg Library, 2nd Floor
18330 Montgomery Village Ave.
Gaithersburg, MD 20879.
Manna Market
Food
Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Family. Area: East County. Silver Spring. Contact Name: Manna Food Center. Contact Phone: 3014241130. Contact Email: referral@mannafood.org.
Wednesday, August 13, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
12301 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20904.
For more info visit www.mannafood.org. In-Person Conversation Class
Gilchrist Center
Do you want to practice speaking English? Learn new vocabulary? Have fun? Join us! Classes are offered year-round for intermediate and advanced speakers. No registration is required!
Category: Educational Class. Age: Adult. Contact Name: Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center. Contact Phone: 2407774940. Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, August 13, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center - Gaithersburg
18330 Montgomery Village Ave, 2nd Floor.
Gaithersburg, MD 20879.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov. QuickBooks Online: Training Series For Service Based Businesses
Montgomery County Business Center
Who is this for: Business owners who have QuickBooks Online but aren't using it effectively, Service business owners currently using spreadsheets or paper-based systems, Business owners who do their own bookkeeping but lack confidence in their setup, Entrepreneurs who outsource bookkeeping but want to better understand and oversee the process, CEOs who want to implement proper controls so they're not always in the dark about their finances, New business owners (1-3 years) ready to professionalize their financial management, Anyone who feels overwhelmed by their current bookkeeping process, Business owners preparing for growth who need solid financial foundations, Schedule
Session 1: Getting Started with QuickBooks Online - From Selection to Setup
, Date: July 30, 2025, Time: 11 am - 12 pm, Location: Zoom,
Session 2: QuickBooks Online Chart of Accounts: Building a Clean Financial
Foundation
, Date: August 6, 2025, Time: 11 am - 12 pm, Location: Zoom,
Session 3: QuickBooks Online for Service Businesses:…
Online Location: Zoom. Category: Business. Educational Class. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. East County. MidCounty. Rockville. Silver Spring. Upcounty. Contact Name: Ken White. Contact Email: ken.white@marylandbcc.org. Cost: Free.
Wednesday, August 13, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit mbcc-quickbooks-summer-series.eventbrite.com. Montgomery County Community Action Board Executive Committee meeting
Boards, Committees and Commissions
Monthly meeting for the board's Executive Committee.
Contact Email: leah.goldfine@montgomerycountymd.gov. Contact Name: Leah Goldfine. Contact Phone: 240-777-1708. Boards: Community Action Board. Category: Recycling. Boards, Committees & Commissions. Age: Adult.
Wednesday, August 13, 2025, 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
1401 Rockville Pike, Room 3603
Rockville, MD 20852.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov. Microsoft PowerPoint: Creating a Master Presentation (Beginners)
Montgomery County Business Center
Course Description:
This beginner-friendly course introduces participants to the fundamentals of Microsoft PowerPoint. Whether you're preparing a business presentation, school project, or community slideshow, this hands-on course teaches you how to confidently design, build, and deliver engaging presentations. Participants will learn how to create slides, add multimedia elements, and apply visual design principles to captivate their audience. No prior experience required.
Objectives:
To help participants:
, Understand the purpose and potential of PowerPoint in various settings. Learn step-by-step slide creation and design best practices. Gain confidence using PowerPoint tools to enhance content visually. Practice delivering short presentations using basic tools. Build a complete presentation by the end of the course. Outcomes:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
, Navigate the PowerPoint interface and understand basic presentation structure. Create a new presentation using…
Online Location: Zoom. Category: Business. Educational Class. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. East County. MidCounty. Rockville. Silver Spring. Upcounty. Contact Name: Maryland Black Chamber of Commerce. Contact Email: info@marylandbcc.org. Cost: Free.
Wednesday, August 13, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit mbcc-master-presentation.eventbrite.com. People’s Community Baptist Church Food Distribution
East County Regional Services Center
Food Distribution.
Category: Food Distribution. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: East County.
Wednesday, August 13, 2025, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
31 Norwood Road
Silver Spring 20905.
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Commission, Programs and Policies Committee
Boards, Committees and Commissions
Join Zoom Meeting
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The IDD Commission includes 25 members, including individuals from the intellectual and developmental disability community, service providers and service agencies, and the Commission on People with Disabilities, who will be focusing on promoting direct communication among families, support staff, private and public organizations and the public about programs and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The commission will also provide educational programs, identify current gaps in services and provide advice and recommendations on best practices to the County and the County Executive.
Online Location: https://montgomerycountymd-gov.zoom.us/j/81988803548?pwd=SLo3dPfBosUtoOsGeOwgrWIXpSJPJr.1. Contact Email: Crystel.Britto@montgomerycountymd.gov. Contact Name: Crystel Britto. Contact Phone: 240-753-4218. Boards: Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Commission. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Government. Health. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. East County. MidCounty. Rockville. Silver Spring. Upcounty. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family.
Wednesday, August 13, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov. Manna Choice Market at the Grove!
Food
USG is proud to partner with Manna Food Center to offer Manna Choice Market at the Grove! On the second Wednesday of every month, students and their families will be able to access our market to select fresh produce and other perishable and nonperishable healthy foods. Participants must be Montgomery County Residents. All participants must be signed up at least 24 hours prior to arriving at the market. Participants must contact (301) 424-1130 to save their spot. (Participants are to park in our Lot 2 and will receive 1-hour parking vouchers once food is picked up).
Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Mobile Market. Age: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Contact Name: Salomon Zelaya. Contact Phone: 301-738-6385. Contact Email: szelaya3@umd.edu. Cost: Free!
Wednesday, August 13, 2025, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
9631 Gudelsky Drive
Rockville, MD 20850
Biomedical Sciences & Engineering Building.
For more info visit shadygrove.umd.edu. Kings & Priest’s Court International Ministries Food Distribution
East County Regional Services Center
Food Distribution.
Category: Food Distribution. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: East County.
Wednesday, August 13, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
520 Randolph Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20904.
Gaithersburg HELP Pantry Pickup (By appointment only M_F)
Food
Pantry pickup M-F by appointment only. Closed on holidays. Distribution is late afternoon and times vary day to day. Call our voicemail system any time 24/7 and leave a message. Our volunteers will call you back to schedule an appointment. Typical wait time is 1 working day. Identification and proof of address is required.
Caller must live in our service area. A map is available at https://www.gaithersburghelp.org/service-area-map/.
Our service area includes all of zip codes 20877, 20878, 20879, 20880, and 20886, plus parts of:
……20850 (west of Shady Grove Rd and north of Piney Meetinghouse Rd)
……20855 (west of Redland Rd/Muncaster Rd)
……20882 (south of Brink Rd and west of Olney-Laytonsville Rd).
Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Documentation Required. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: MidCounty. Contact Phone: 301-216-2510. Cost: Free.
Wednesday, August 13, 2025, 5:00 PM.
301 Muddy Branch Road
Gaithersburg, MD 20878.
For more info visit www.gaithersburghelp.org. Pro Bono Legal Clinics
Gilchrist Center
Meet for A One-on-One Consultation with an Attorney For FREE! 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. , Sign in: 6:00pm – 6:30pm/Last Consult 8:30pm (Space is limited) , Legal advice in civil cases for low-income Montgomery County residents. No appointment necessary (walk-in). For additional information click HERE.
Contact Phone: 301-424-7651. Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, August 13, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
11002 Veirs Mill Road. Suite 506, Wheaton, MD 20902.
For more info visit barmont.org. Historic Preservation Commission Meeting
Boards, Committees and Commissions
Contact Email: kevin.manarolla@montgomeryplanning.org. Contact Name: kevin manarolla. Contact Phone: 3015633409. Boards: Historic Preservation Commission. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Council and Committee Meetings. Government. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. East County. MidCounty. Rockville. Silver Spring. Upcounty. Age: Family.
Wednesday, August 13, 2025, 6:30 PM – 11:30 PM.
2425 Reedie Drive
Wheaton MD 20902.
For more info visit montgomeryplanning.org. Foster Parent Information Meeting
HHS-CYF
Interested in learning more about becoming a licensed foster parent in Montgomery County?
Virtual Information Meeting 6:30-8:00 pm. To RSVP, send an email to fprecruiter@montgomerycountymd.gov and a link will be sent.
Online Location: Online Meeting. Category: Community Events. Educational Class. Age: Adult. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. East County. MidCounty. Rockville. Silver Spring. Upcounty. Contact Phone: 240-777-1664. Contact Email: fprecruiter@montgomerycountymd.gov. Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, August 13, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
For more info visit montgomerycountymd.gov. Committee Against Hate/Violence
Boards, Committees and Commissions
This meeting will be held in person.
In-person meetings will be held at the Large Conference Room, Office of Human Rights, 21 Maryland Avenue, Suite 330, (3rd Floor of the Rockville Library Building), Rockville, Maryland 20850. Meeting places are subject to change. Meeting date(s) are also subject to change due to observance of religious holidays and inclement weather conditions.
Contact Email: anis.ahmed@montgomerycountymd.gov. Contact Name: Anis Ahmed. Contact Phone: 240-777-8454. Boards: Committee Against Hate/Violence. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. East County. MidCounty. Rockville. Silver Spring. Upcounty. Age: Family. Seniors. Adult. Teens. Kids.
Wednesday, August 13, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
21 Maryland Avenue Rockville, MD 20850.
For more info visit montgomerycountymd.gov. CED-MC Committee Against Hate-Violence Meeting
MCPD Events
Monthly Committee Against Hate/Violence Meeting.
Police Districts: Countywide. Event Type: Chief/Commander Advisory Meeting. MCPD Level of Participation: Facilitate/Present. Category: Public Safety. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. East County. MidCounty. Rockville. Silver Spring. Upcounty. Contact Name: Captain Jordan Satinsky. Contact Email: jordan.satinsky@montgomerycountymd.gov. Contact Phone: 2407736980.
Wednesday, August 13, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
21 Maryland Avenue
Rockville, MD 20850.
Rainbow Community Development Center Food Distribution - East County zip codes: 20901, 20903, 20904, 20905, 20906, 20866, 20868
Food
Rainbow Community Development Center
East County zip codes: 20901, 20903, 20904, 20905, 20906, 20866, 20868.
Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged boxes. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: East County. Contact Name: Patricia Drumming. Contact Phone: 301-625-2561. Contact Email: info@rainbowcdc.org. Cost: 0.
Thursday, August 14, 2025, 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
12120 Tech Road
Silver Spring, MD 20904.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov. Rainbow CDC Food Distribution
East County Regional Services Center
This is an appointment only event. Please call Rainbow CDC first (301) 625-2561.
Category: Food Distribution. Age: Family. Seniors. Adult. Teens. Kids. Area: East County. Contact Name: Appt. Only Please Call First. Contact Phone: (301) 625-2561.
Thursday, August 14, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
2120 Industrial Pkwy
Silver Spring, MD.
Appointments for help with public benefits - HHS Navigation Program
Gilchrist Center
Are you struggling financially? Do you need help with public benefits? Food assistance (SNAP) , Financial assistance. , Health care (even if you do not have immigration status) , Help paying utility bills. Call Trica Young at 240-777-1582 to make an appointment.
For additional information click HERE.
Contact Phone: 2407771582. Cost: FREE.
Thursday, August 14, 2025, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
11002 Veirs Mill Road. Suite 506, Wheaton, MD 20902.
Commission on Aging, Public Policy
Boards, Committees and Commissions
The Public Policy Committee advocates for policies, programs, and proposals at the local, State, and Federal level that positively affect the lives of Montgomery County's older adults.
Online Location: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82549737756?pwd=zTudey8L3f1SXGf5oW7m3wWgbUys9z.1. Contact Email: tremayne.jones@montgomerycountymd.gov. Contact Name: Tremayne Jones. Contact Phone: 240-777-1262. Boards: Commission on Aging. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Age: Adult. Seniors.
Thursday, August 14, 2025, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov. Hispanic Community Liaison Office - Montgomery County Fair Event
MCPD Events
Event Type: Engagement. MCPD Level of Participation: Attend/Presence Only. Target Audience: Youth / Juveniles. Category: Community Events. Area: Upcounty.
Thursday, August 14, 2025, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Montgomery County Fairground.
Hope Center (Gaithersburg Hub) Choice Pantry
Food
Our Choice Pantry provides shelf-stable items, fresh vegetables, and protein to support your household needs.
To schedule an appointment, please call (240) 229-9642. If we’re unable to answer, kindly leave a message with your name, phone number, and your preferred appointment time.
We aim to return all calls the same day, and always within 24 hours.
When arriving for your appointment, please be sure to bring the following:
A bag for your groceries
A valid photo ID
Documentation confirming your a Gaithersburg resident.
Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Documentation Required. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Family. Contact Name: Rocio Perez. Contact Phone: (240) 229-9642. Contact Email: Rocio@senecacreek.org.
Thursday, August 14, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
13 Firstfield Road, Suite 100
Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878-1767.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov. Manna Market
Food
Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Family. Area: East County. Silver Spring. Contact Name: Manna Food Center. Contact Phone: 3014241130. Contact Email: referral@mannafood.org.
Thursday, August 14, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
12301 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20904.
For more info visit www.mannafood.org. Illumination Station and Lightbulb Exchange
Energy
Illumination Stations are information tables that provide an opportunity to shine a light on ways for people to lower their utility bills, apply for energy assistance, and receive items to help them keep money in their pockets! Visit the library to get more information about energy programs and more!
You also can bring your old incandescent and compact fluorescent bulbs to swap them for new energy efficient LED light bulbs. In collaboration with Montgomery County Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Pepco.
Category: Environmental Protection. Recycling. Age: Family. Seniors. Adult. Teens. Kids. Area: MidCounty. Contact Name: Larissa Johnson. Contact Phone: 240-777-7711. Contact Email: larissa.johnson@montgomerycountymd.gov. Cost: 0.
Thursday, August 14, 2025, 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM.
Quince Orchard Library, 15831 Quince Orchard Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20878.
GIC Lunch and Learn - PIC MC Roadshow
Montgomery County Business Center
Presenter: Staci Griffin, Operations and Tenant Engagement Manager
Description:
The goal of this roadshow is to share more about the Pinkney Innovation Complex for Science and Technology at Montgomery College (PIC MC)—who we are, what we do, and how we are here to support you.
As part of the PIC MC community, you are a vital part of our mission to bridge innovation, education, and opportunity. This roadshow is our way of ensuring that you and your team are fully aware of the resources available to you through PIC MC and Montgomery College—and equally, how we can help amplify the incredible work you’re doing to our students and broader college community.
Target Audience: GIC Businesses
Registration is required. Seating is limited. Lunch will be provided.
Category: Business. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. East County. MidCounty. Rockville. Silver Spring. Upcounty. Contact Name: Alicia Chavez. Contact Phone: alicia.chavez@montgomerycountymd.gov. Contact Email: alicia.chavez@montgomerycountymd.gov.
Thursday, August 14, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Germantown Innovation Center
20271 Goldenrod Ln, 2nd Floor
Germantown, MD 20876.
For more info visit qrco.de. Food Distribution
Food
For residents of Victory Crossing Senior Living Apartments only.
Category: Food Distribution. Access: Service to Specific Population. Food Assistance Type: Mobile Market. Age: Seniors. Area: East County. Contact Name: Patricia Drumming. Contact Phone: 301-625-2561. Contact Email: info@rainbowcdc.org. Cost: 0.
Thursday, August 14, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
12120 Tech Road
Silver Spring, MD 20904.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov. Gaithersburg HELP Pantry Pickup (By appointment only M_F)
Food
Pantry pickup M-F by appointment only. Closed on holidays. Distribution is late afternoon and times vary day to day. Call our voicemail system any time 24/7 and leave a message. Our volunteers will call you back to schedule an appointment. Typical wait time is 1 working day. Identification and proof of address is required.
Caller must live in our service area. A map is available at https://www.gaithersburghelp.org/service-area-map/.
Our service area includes all of zip codes 20877, 20878, 20879, 20880, and 20886, plus parts of:
……20850 (west of Shady Grove Rd and north of Piney Meetinghouse Rd)
……20855 (west of Redland Rd/Muncaster Rd)
……20882 (south of Brink Rd and west of Olney-Laytonsville Rd).
Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Documentation Required. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: MidCounty. Contact Phone: 301-216-2510. Cost: Free.
Thursday, August 14, 2025, 5:00 PM.
301 Muddy Branch Road
Gaithersburg, MD 20878.
For more info visit www.gaithersburghelp.org. Nourishing Bethesda Choice Market (By Appointment)
Food
Nourishing Bethesda Choice Market (By Appointment)
Nourishing Bethesda offers appointments to shop our Choice Market that offers shelf-stable items, protein, fresh produce, bread, and other items.
We serve all of the zip codes 20812, 20814, 20815, 20816, 20817, 20818, and 20896
We serve parts of zip codes 20895, 20852, 20910, and 20854 (please reach out to food@nourishingbethesda.org for more information).
Please mention this posting when requesting an appointment.
Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. Contact Phone: (TEXT) 301-664-4630. Contact Email: food@nourishingbethesda.org. Cost: (By Appointment) Free.
Thursday, August 14, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:45 PM.
5020 Battery Lane, Bethesda, MD 20814.
Administrative Charging Committee Meeting
Boards, Committees and Commissions
Online Location: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83630322133. Contact Email: laura.byers@montgomerycountymd.gov. Contact Name: Laura Byers. Contact Phone: 240-777-2587. Boards: Administrative Charging Committee. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. East County. MidCounty. Rockville. Silver Spring. Upcounty. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family.
Thursday, August 14, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov. Fire and Emergency Services Commission Meeting
Boards, Committees and Commissions
The Fire and Emergency Services Commission regularly meets on the second Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. except for County holidays or closing. Meetings will be held in the lobby conference rooms of the PSHQ, located at 100 Edison Park Drive, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878. All meetings are conducted in accordance with the Maryland Open Meetings Act. Notice of cancellation or schedule/location change will be posted on this website.
Please be advised that, henceforth, notice of Fire and Emergency Service Commission meeting date, time and place, as well as agenda, will be publicly posted at MCFRS - Fire and Emergency Services Commission (montgomerycountymd.gov) pursuant to Sec. 3-302(c)(3)(ii) of the Maryland Open Meetings Act.
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Online Location: https://mcfrs.zoom.us/j/84637941540?pwd=UDM2VytEQ2RxR0xrcDJGUENDbS9XQT09. Contact Email: heather.jeffrey@montgomerycountymd.gov. Contact Name: Heather Jeffrey. Contact Phone: 240-777-2486. Boards: Fire and Emergency Services Commission. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Age: Adult. Seniors.
Thursday, August 14, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Public Safety Headquarters
100 Edison Park Drive, First Floor
Gaithersburg, MD 20878.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov. Montgomery County Commission for Women Meeting
Commission for Women
This is the monthly meeting for the Montgomery County Commission for Women. All are welcome!
Though the agenda changes monthly, this is the format:
1. Welcome and Introductions
2. Executive Committee Report
3. Director Report
4. Committee Reports
5. Liaison Reports
6. Old Business
7. New Business
8. Announcements.
Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Area: Rockville. Contact Name: Jodi Finkelstein. Contact Phone: 240-777-8300. Contact Email: jodi.finkelstein@montgomerycountymd.gov. Cost: free.
Thursday, August 14, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
21 Maryland Ave, Suite 330
Settlement Conference Room.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov. Feast of Assumption
Days of Commemoration
The Feast of the Assumption is celebrated on August 15. The Eastern Orthodox Feast celebrates the Dormition of the Theotokos with a 14-day fast prior to the Feast of the Assumption. The Dormition is the period of Mary's time among the dead before her Assumption. Eastern Orthodox Christians believe that Mary died and was later resurrected from the dead, before being assumed into Heaven. Many Catholics also believe this, but many others believe she never died and was assumed into Heaven while alive.
Eastern (Roman) Catholics also observe the Dormition as well as the Assumption.
Category: Holidays.
Friday, August 15, 2025.
Montgomery County, MD.
Krishna Janmashtami
Days of Commemoration
Celebrates the birth and life of Lord Krishna, one of the most endeared incarnations of Vishnu and deliverer of
the Bhagavad Gita.
Category: Holidays.
Friday, August 15, 2025.
Montgomery County, MD.
Parsi New Year
Days of Commemoration
The Shahanshai calendar, failing to intercalate leap years,
observes Nowruz later in the year.
Category: Holidays.
Friday, August 15, 2025.
Montgomery County, MD.
SCHOOL BUILDINGS: Opening day to reserve dates of use during the upcoming MCPS School Year
Open Registrations
Begins online at 6:30 a.m.: Opening day for general public to reserve INDOOR SCHOOL FACILITIES for dates of use during the upcoming MCPS School Year.
Online Location: https://www.ActiveMONTGOMERY.org. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. East County. MidCounty. Rockville. Silver Spring. Upcounty. Contact Name: Montgomery County Government, Office of Community Use of Public Facilities. Contact Phone: 240-777-2725. Contact Email: cupf@montgomerycountymd.gov.
Friday, August 15, 2025.
AfriThrive Food distribution
Food
Category: Food Distribution. Access: Walk-In. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Family. Area: MidCounty. Contact Name: Henrietta. Contact Phone: 9789188669. Contact Email: Henrietta.Isaboke@afrithrive.org.
Friday, August 15, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
3132 Bel Pre Road. Silver Spring, MD 20906.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov. Manna Market
Food
Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Family. Area: East County. Silver Spring. Contact Name: Manna Food Center. Contact Phone: 3014241130. Contact Email: referral@mannafood.org.
Friday, August 15, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
12301 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20904.
For more info visit www.mannafood.org. Building Performance Improvement Board
Boards, Committees and Commissions
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Online Location: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89043560307?pwd=bXJIbE9HVTN5Tmpnc2l5bTlRbFRMdz09. Contact Email: energy@montgomerycountymd.gov. Contact Name: Emily Curley. Contact Phone: 240-777-7707. Boards: Building Performance Improvement Board. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Environmental Protection. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. East County. MidCounty. Rockville. Silver Spring. Upcounty. Age: Adult. Seniors.
Friday, August 15, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov. Saint Luke Food Ministry
Food
Referral needed from social worker, teacher, HOC, etc.
Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Silver Spring. Contact Name: Ruth Manchester. Contact Phone: 3012131669. Contact Email: rmanchester@saintluke.us. Cost: 0.
Friday, August 15, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
9100 Colesville Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20910.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov. Friday Food Distribution
Food
Friday afternoons food distribution.
Category: Food Distribution. Access: Documentation Required. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Silver Spring. Contact Name: Joyce Romanus. Contact Phone: 301-442-1151. Contact Email: stcamillusfoodpantry@gmail.com.
Friday, August 15, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
1500 St. Camillus Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20903.
Gaithersburg HELP Pantry Pickup (By appointment only M_F)
Food
Pantry pickup M-F by appointment only. Closed on holidays. Distribution is late afternoon and times vary day to day. Call our voicemail system any time 24/7 and leave a message. Our volunteers will call you back to schedule an appointment. Typical wait time is 1 working day. Identification and proof of address is required.
Caller must live in our service area. A map is available at https://www.gaithersburghelp.org/service-area-map/.
Our service area includes all of zip codes 20877, 20878, 20879, 20880, and 20886, plus parts of:
……20850 (west of Shady Grove Rd and north of Piney Meetinghouse Rd)
……20855 (west of Redland Rd/Muncaster Rd)
……20882 (south of Brink Rd and west of Olney-Laytonsville Rd).
Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Documentation Required. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: MidCounty. Contact Phone: 301-216-2510. Cost: Free.
Friday, August 15, 2025, 5:00 PM.
301 Muddy Branch Road
Gaithersburg, MD 20878.
For more info visit www.gaithersburghelp.org. Teens Night Out - Let's Skate
REC-Events
Come join for a night of skating as we head to the Laurel Skating Rink. Enjoy food, music and roller skating with your friends!
Category: Community Events. Parks & Recreation. Age: Teens. Area: East County.
Friday, August 15, 2025, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Good Hope Neighborhood Recreation Center.
For more info visit mdmontgomeryctyweb.myvscloud.com. Teens Night Out
East County Initiative
Register Online
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Category: Health. Parks & Recreation. Age: Teens. Area: East County.
Friday, August 15, 2025, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
14715 Good Hope Rd, Silver Spring, Md.
American Diversity Group’s Free Medical Clinic
East County Regional Services Center
American Diversity Group’s Free Medical Clinic in East County.
Category: Seniors. Health. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Teens. Kids. Area: East County.
Saturday, August 16, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
12210 Plum Orchard Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20904.
Kingdom Cares Food Distribution
East County Regional Services Center
Food Distribution.
Category: Food Distribution. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: East County.
Saturday, August 16, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
East County Community Center
3310 Gateshead Manor Way
Silver Spring, MD 20904.
Community Health & Resource Fair 2025
DEP-Wide Events
Bilingual message/Mensaje bilingüe,
Hughes United Methodist Church and Impact Silver Spring are hosting their Annual Community Health & Resource Fair 2025. Everything about health and healthy life, free and open for all
Diabetes Risk
, High Blood Pressure
, Cholesterol Testing
, Glucose and more…
,
Stop by the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) information booth to learn about DEP programs or ask us any questions.
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La Iglesia Hughes United Methodist e Impact Silver Spring están organizando su Feria Anual de Salud y Recursos Comunitarios 2025. Todo sobre salud y vida sana, gratis y abierto para todos
Riesgo de diabetes
, Presión arterial
, examen de colesterol
, Glucosa y mucho más...
,
Pase por el puesto de información del Departamento de Protección Ambiental del Condado de Montgomery (DEP) para obtener información sobre los programas del DEP o hacernos cualquier pregunta.
Category: Community Events. Environmental Protection. Food Distribution. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Family. Area: MidCounty. Contact Name: Ana Arriaza. Contact Phone: 2405064419. Contact Email: ana.arriaza@montgomerycountymd.gov.
Saturday, August 16, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Hughes United Methodist Church
10700 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20902.
Hughes United Methodist Church Community Health & Resource Fair
Recycling and Resource Management
Staff will be at this community event to provide information and answer questions about recycling and recycling right.
Category: Environmental Protection. Recycling. Contact Name: Alan Pultyniewicz. Contact Phone: 240-777-6480. Contact Email: alan.pultyniewicz@montgomerycountymd.gov.
Saturday, August 16, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
10700 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20902.
Food Pantry at Sharp Street United Methodist Church
Food
The Food Pantry at Sharp Street United Methodist Church (SSUMC) is dedicated to addressing food insecurity in our community. Every third Saturday of the month, we distribute bags of healthy groceries on a first-come, first-served basis, beginning promptly at 10 am.
To ensure that we can assist as many families as possible, we have a limit of one bag per car.
Category: Food Distribution. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. East County. MidCounty. Rockville. Silver Spring. Upcounty. Contact Name: Rev. Diane Dixon-Proctor. Contact Phone: (301) 774-7047. Contact Email: sharppraise@verizon.net. Cost: Free.
Saturday, August 16, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
1310 Olney-Sandy Spring Road
Sandy Spring MD 20860.
For more info visit www.sharpstreetumc.org. Saturday Food Distribution
Food
Saturday mornings food distribution.
Category: Food Distribution. Access: Documentation Required. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Silver Spring. Contact Name: Joyce Romanus. Contact Phone: 301-442-1151. Contact Email: stcamillusfoodpantry@gmail.com.
Saturday, August 16, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
1500 St. Camillus Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20903.
For more info visit stcamilluschurch.org. A CLINIC WITHOUT BORDERS- EVERY SATURDAY
East County Initiative
.
Category: Health. Age: Adult. Seniors. Area: East County. Silver Spring.
Saturday, August 16, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
12210 PLUM ORCHARD DR, STE 214, SILVER SPRING, MD.
Back to School Fair
REC-Events
Join us for this free and fun family event featuring games and backpack distribution. Limited supply. First come, first served.
Category: Community Events. Parks & Recreation. Age: Kids. Teens. Family. Area: Upcounty.
Saturday, August 16, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Upper County Community Recreation Center
8201 Emory Grove Road
Gaithersburg, MD 20877.
For more info visit mdmontgomeryctyweb.myvscloud.com. Back to School STEM Festival
REC-Events
This event includes interactive exhibits exploring areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Join us for backpack distribution, food, games and more!
Category: Community Events. Parks & Recreation. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: East County.
Saturday, August 16, 2025, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
East County Community Recreation Center.
For more info visit mdmontgomeryctyweb.myvscloud.com. BACK TO SCHOOL STEM FESTIVAL
East County Initiative
REGISTER ONLINE
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Category: Health. Parks & Recreation. Age: Family. Kids. Teens. Adult. Area: East County.
Saturday, August 16, 2025, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
3310 GATESHEAD MANOR WAY.
Dive-In Movie: Inside Out 2
REC-Events
Clear tubes will be provided for participants. No personal rafts allowed. Deck chairs will be available. Personal chairs are allowed. Participants 17 and under must have a guardian in the facility at all times. Space is limited. Registration is required.
$5 per attendee.
Category: Community Events. Parks & Recreation. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Upcounty.
Saturday, August 16, 2025, 8:30 PM – 11:00 PM.
Upper County Outdoor Pool
8211 Emory Grove Road
Gaithersburg, MD.
American Diversity Group’s Free Medical Clinic
East County Regional Services Center
American Diversity Group’s Free Medical Clinic in East County.
Category: Health. Seniors. Age: Family. Seniors. Adult. Teens. Kids. Area: East County.
Sunday, August 17, 2025, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
12210 Plum Orchard Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20904.
White Oak Library Tai Chi
East County Regional Services Center
Thai Chi.
Category: Seniors. Health. Age: Seniors. Adult. Teens. Kids. Area: East County.
Sunday, August 17, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
11701 New Hampshire Ave. Silver Spring, MD 20904.
Feeding our Community: Empowering Residents Through Food Assistance Program
Food
Feeding Our Community: Empowering Residents Through Food Assistance, A Community Program by Bethany Presbyterian Church
Feeding Our Community is a food assistance initiative led by Bethany Presbyterian Church, dedicated to supporting individuals and families facing food insecurity. The program provides access to nutritious food through the combined efforts of church volunteers, community supporters, and local partners. Rooted in values of compassion, service, and dignity, this program aims to uplift and empower residents across the county. By addressing immediate needs and fostering a spirit of care and connection, Feeding Our Community contributes to a healthier, more resilient community for all.
Category: Food Distribution. Access: Walk-In. Food Assistance Type: Meal Service. Prepared Meals. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. East County. MidCounty. Rockville. Silver Spring. Upcounty. Contact Name: Bethany Presbyterian Church. Contact Phone: 3016701200. Contact Email: bethanyusaorg@gmail.com.
Sunday, August 17, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
1201 Quince Orchard Blvd. Gaithersburg,
MD 20878.
For more info visit bethanyusa.org. Kings & Priest’s Court International Ministries Food Distribution
East County Regional Services Center
Food Distribution.
Category: Food Distribution. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family.
Sunday, August 17, 2025, 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
520 Randolph Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20904.
City of Light Helping Hands
Food
We provide cultural appropriate relevant food on Sunday @ 12:30 PM and 1st & 3rd Wednesday 5PM.
Category: Food Distribution. Contact Name: Dr Abdul Sesay. Contact Phone: 3014676646. Contact Email: abdulwondersofgod@yahoo.com. Cost: Free.
Sunday, August 17, 2025, 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
520 Randolph Rd
Silver Spring MD
20904.
City of Lights Helping Hands - Food Pantry
East County Initiative
Please see image below for more infromation:
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Category: Food Distribution. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: East County.
Sunday, August 17, 2025, 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
520 Randolph Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904.
Manna Market
Food
Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Family. Area: East County. Silver Spring. Contact Name: Manna Food Center. Contact Phone: 3014241130. Contact Email: referral@mannafood.org.
Monday, August 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
12301 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20904.
For more info visit www.mannafood.org. Gaithersburg HELP Pantry Pickup (By appointment only M_F)
Food
Pantry pickup M-F by appointment only. Closed on holidays. Distribution is late afternoon and times vary day to day. Call our voicemail system any time 24/7 and leave a message. Our volunteers will call you back to schedule an appointment. Typical wait time is 1 working day. Identification and proof of address is required.
Caller must live in our service area. A map is available at https://www.gaithersburghelp.org/service-area-map/.
Our service area includes all of zip codes 20877, 20878, 20879, 20880, and 20886, plus parts of:
……20850 (west of Shady Grove Rd and north of Piney Meetinghouse Rd)
……20855 (west of Redland Rd/Muncaster Rd)
……20882 (south of Brink Rd and west of Olney-Laytonsville Rd).
Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Documentation Required. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: MidCounty. Contact Phone: 301-216-2510. Cost: Free.
Monday, August 18, 2025, 5:00 PM.
301 Muddy Branch Road
Gaithersburg, MD 20878.
For more info visit www.gaithersburghelp.org. Food Distribution
Food
East County zip codes: 20901, 20903, 20904, 20905, 20906, 20866, 20868.
Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged boxes. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: East County. Contact Name: Patricia Drumming. Contact Phone: 301-625-2561. Contact Email: info@rainbowcdc.org. Cost: 0.
Tuesday, August 19, 2025, 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
12120 Tech Road
Silver Spring, MD 20904.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov. Living Faith Lutheran Food Pantry
Food
Category: Food Distribution. Access: Walk-In. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Area: MidCounty. Contact Name: Steve Corbin. Contact Phone: (301) 424-8622. Contact Email: mylivingfaith@gmail.com.
Tuesday, August 19, 2025, 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
1605 Veirs Mill Rd. Rockville, MD 20851.
For more info visit www.mylivingfaith.org. Rainbow CDC Food Distribution
East County Regional Services Center
This is an appointment only event. Please call Rainbow CDC first (301) 625-2561.
Category: Food Distribution. Age: Family. Seniors. Adult. Teens. Kids. Area: East County. Contact Name: Appt. Only Please Call First. Contact Phone: (301) 625-2561.
Tuesday, August 19, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
2120 Industrial Pkwy
Silver Spring, MD.
Appointments for help with public benefits - HHS Navigation Program
Gilchrist Center
Are you struggling financially? Do you need help with public benefits? Food assistance (SNAP) , Financial assistance. , Health care (even if you do not have immigration status) , Help paying utility bills. Call Trica Young at 240-777-1582 to make an appointment.
For additional information click HERE.
Contact Phone: 2407771582. Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, August 19, 2025, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
11002 Veirs Mill Road. Suite 506, Wheaton, MD 20902.
Hughes UMC Mid County Hub - Food Distribution
Food
Food distribution only by walk-ins, enabled parking. Bring ID and your own bags (non-perishable food and vegetables.
Category: Food Distribution. Access: Documentation Required. Walk-In. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Adult. Family. Contact Name: Carmen Herrera. Contact Phone: 3019498383. Contact Email: hubcoordinator@hughesumc.org. Cost: free.
Tuesday, August 19, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
10700 Georgia Avenue.
Hope Center (Gaithersburg Hub) Choice Pantry
Food
Our Choice Pantry provides shelf-stable items, fresh vegetables, and protein to support your household needs.
To schedule an appointment, please call (240) 229-9642. If we’re unable to answer, kindly leave a message with your name, phone number, and your preferred appointment time.
We aim to return all calls the same day, and always within 24 hours.
When arriving for your appointment, please be sure to bring the following:
A bag for your groceries
A valid photo ID
Documentation confirming your a Gaithersburg resident.
Category: Food Distribution. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Family. Area: Upcounty. Contact Name: Rocio Perez. Contact Phone: (240) 229-9642. Contact Email: Rocio@senecacreek.org.
Tuesday, August 19, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
13 Firstfield Road, Suite 100
Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878-1767.
For more info visit senecacreek.org. Illumination Station and Lightbulb Exchange
Energy
Illumination Stations are information tables that provide an opportunity to shine a light on ways for people to lower their utility bills, apply for energy assistance, and receive items to help them keep money in their pockets! Visit the library to get more information about energy programs and more!
You also can bring your old incandescent and compact fluorescent bulbs to swap them for new energy efficient LED light bulbs. In collaboration with Montgomery County Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Pepco.
Category: Environmental Protection. Recycling. Age: Family. Seniors. Adult. Teens. Kids. Area: Rockville. Contact Name: Larissa Johnson. Contact Phone: 240-777-7711. Contact Email: larissa.johnson@montgomerycountymd.gov. Cost: 0.
Tuesday, August 19, 2025, 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM.
Rockville Memorial Library, 21 Maryland Avenue, Rockville, MD 20850.
Illumination Station and Lightbulb Exchange
Energy
Illumination Stations are information tables that provide an opportunity to shine a light on ways for people to lower their utility bills, apply for energy assistance, and receive items to help them keep money in their pockets! Visit the library to get more information about energy programs and more!
You also can bring your old incandescent and compact fluorescent bulbs to swap them for new energy efficient LED light bulbs. In collaboration with Montgomery County Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Pepco.
Category: Environmental Protection. Recycling. Age: Family. Seniors. Adult. Teens. Kids. Area: Rockville. Contact Name: Larissa Johnson. Contact Phone: 240-777-7711. Contact Email: larissa.johnson@montgomerycountymd.gov. Cost: 0.
Tuesday, August 19, 2025, 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM.
Rockville Memorial Library, 21 Maryland Avenue, Rockville, MD 20850.
Adult Public Guardianship Review Board
Boards, Committees and Commissions
APGRB is a closed meeting to discuss all clients in adult public guardianship twice a year.
Online Location: Microsoft Teams Meeting. Contact Email: Jackie.Osborne@MontgomeryCountyMD.gov. Contact Name: Jackie Osborne. Contact Phone: 240-777-3812. Boards: Adult Public Guardianship Review Board. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Area: Rockville. Age: Adult.
Tuesday, August 19, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
401 Hungerford Dr, 5th fl large conference rm
Rockville Maryland 20850.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov. In-Person Conversation Classes
Gilchrist Center
Do you want to practice speaking English? Learn new vocabulary? Have fun? Join us! Classes are offered year-round for intermediate and advanced speakers. No registration is required!
Category: Educational Class. Age: Adult. Contact Name: Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center. Contact Phone: 2407774940. Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, August 19, 2025, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center
11002 Veirs Mill Rd, Suite 506, Wheaton, MD.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov. Glenmont United Methodist Church (GLEN)
Food
Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged boxes. Age: Family. Area: MidCounty. Contact Name: Manna Food Center. Contact Phone: 3014241130. Contact Email: referral@mannafood.org.
Tuesday, August 19, 2025, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
12901 Georgia Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20906.
For more info visit www.mannafood.org. Gaithersburg HELP Pantry Pickup (By appointment only M_F)
Food
Pantry pickup M-F by appointment only. Closed on holidays. Distribution is late afternoon and times vary day to day. Call our voicemail system any time 24/7 and leave a message. Our volunteers will call you back to schedule an appointment. Typical wait time is 1 working day. Identification and proof of address is required.
Caller must live in our service area. A map is available at https://www.gaithersburghelp.org/service-area-map/.
Our service area includes all of zip codes 20877, 20878, 20879, 20880, and 20886, plus parts of:
……20850 (west of Shady Grove Rd and north of Piney Meetinghouse Rd)
……20855 (west of Redland Rd/Muncaster Rd)
……20882 (south of Brink Rd and west of Olney-Laytonsville Rd).
Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Documentation Required. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: MidCounty. Contact Phone: 301-216-2510. Cost: Free.
Tuesday, August 19, 2025, 5:00 PM.
301 Muddy Branch Road
Gaithersburg, MD 20878.
For more info visit www.gaithersburghelp.org. In-Person Conversation Class
Gilchrist Center
Do you want to practice speaking English? Learn new vocabulary? Have fun? Join us! The class is offered year-round for intermediate speakers. No registration is required!
Category: Educational Class. Age: Adult. Contact Name: Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center. Contact Phone: 2407774940. Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, August 19, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center - Gaithersburg
18330 Montgomery Village Ave, 2nd Floor.
Gaithersburg, MD 20879.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov. CANCELLED - Agricultural Advisory Committee (AAC)
Boards, Committees and Commissions
Acts as liaison between the county government and the agricultural sector to provide input and recommendations on issues impacting rural and agricultural areas. The meetings occur on the third Tuesday of each month.
Agendas can be found here:
https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/agservices/archives/advisoryarchives2024.html.
Online Location: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NjNkM2NhZTctODRiMi00YWM3LThlMTYtZGU2M2FjMzg2NmZk%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%226e01b1f9-b1e5-4073-ac97-778069a0ad64%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22f0962c0e-51db-456b-8e25-34b3885564cf%22%7d. Contact Email: Mike.Scheffel@montgomerycountymd.gov. Contact Name: Mike Scheffel. Contact Phone: 301-590-2830. Boards: Agricultural Advisory Committee. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Area: Upcounty. Age: Adult.
Tuesday, August 19, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov. Western Montgomery County Citizens Advisory Board (WMCCAB )meeting
Boards, Committees and Commissions
Monthly meeting.
Online Location: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MmJhZWFhNjItNDBmNS00ZDkzLTlhNTUtNjZkYjI1Y2QwY2Ex%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%226e01b1f9-b1e5-4073-ac97-778069a0ad64%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%220228392a-b5c9-4104-8f2e-2370c37dc2bc%22%7d. Contact Email: Peter.fosselman@montgomerycountymd.gov. Contact Name: Peter Fosselman. Contact Phone: 240-777-8416. Boards: Western Montgomery County Citizens Advisory Board. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family.
Tuesday, August 19, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
4805 Edgemoor Ln, Bethesda, Maryland 20814, United States.
Khordad Sal
Days of Commemoration
Khordad Sal (Persian: خرداد روز) is the birth anniversary (or birthdate) of Zarathushtra. Zoroastrians all over the world. Parties and ghambars are held. Special prayers and jashan are also held throughout the entire day. Clean, rangoli-strewn homes, children with vermilion spots on their foreheads, new clothes, fragrant flowers and delicious meals, all form part of the rituals. A grand feast is prepared to mark the occasion.
Category: Holidays.
Wednesday, August 20, 2025.
Montgomery County, MD.
Hughes UMC Mid County Hub - Food Distribution Only Seniors
Food
Food distribution only by walk-ins, enabled parking. Bring ID and your own bags (non-perishable food and vegetables.
Category: Food Distribution. Access: Documentation Required. Walk-In. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Seniors. Area: MidCounty. Contact Name: Carmen Herrera. Contact Phone: 3019498383. Contact Email: hubcoordinator@hughesumc.org. Cost: free.
Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
10700 Georgia Avenue.
Appointments for help with public benefits - HHS Navigation Program
Gilchrist Center
Are you struggling financially? Do you need help with public benefits? Food assistance (SNAP) , Financial assistance. , Health care (even if you do not have immigration status) , Help paying utility bills. Call Trica Young at 240-777-1582 to make an appointment.
For additional information click HERE.
Contact Phone: 2407771582. Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Gaithersburg Library, 2nd Floor
18330 Montgomery Village Ave.
Gaithersburg, MD 20879.
Procurement Online Open House
Events
***PLEASE NOTE: There is a NEW Zoom link below as of February 2025***
The Office of Procurement invites you to our monthly Online Open House, held every 3rd Wednesday from 10:00am - 11:00am.
Learn about the latest updates from the Office of Procurement. This is an interactive event. Bring your questions for the procurement team!
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Y-NCCLpPSdKymBx7LvgWIA
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Online Location: NEW! Meeting moved to Zoom. Category: Business. Community Events. Government. Age: Seniors. Adult. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. East County. MidCounty. Rockville. Silver Spring. Upcounty. Contact Name: Bethany Manimbo. Contact Phone: 240-777-9941. Contact Email: bethany.manimbo@montgomerycountymd.gov. Cost: free.
Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
For more info visit us02web.zoom.us. Manna Market
Food
Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Family. Area: East County. Silver Spring. Contact Name: Manna Food Center. Contact Phone: 3014241130. Contact Email: referral@mannafood.org.
Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
12301 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20904.
For more info visit www.mannafood.org. In-Person Conversation Class
Gilchrist Center
Do you want to practice speaking English? Learn new vocabulary? Have fun? Join us! Classes are offered year-round for intermediate and advanced speakers. No registration is required!
Category: Educational Class. Age: Adult. Contact Name: Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center. Contact Phone: 2407774940. Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center - Gaithersburg
18330 Montgomery Village Ave, 2nd Floor.
Gaithersburg, MD 20879.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov. How to Apply for Montgomery County Jobs
HR Recruitment
Find out everything you need to know about applying for jobs with Montgomery County Government (MCG) by attending a virtual community briefing session. Staff from the Office of Human Resources will provide an overview of MCG’s job application system and process, and tips on interviewing and preparing your resume.
All sessions are held virtually via Zoom. Registration opens July 16, 2025. For details, visit https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/13707053.
Category: Government. Career. Educational Class. Age: Adult. Cost: Free.
Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
2025 Community Emergency Preparedness Fair
DEP-Wide Events
The 11 Annual Preparedness Fair will feature many community leaders in emergency management and public safety and offer valuable experiences and information.
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Stop by the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) information booth to learn about DEP programs or ask us any questions.
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9605 Medical Center, Drive, Rockville, MD 20850 (Corner of Key West Ave & Broschart Rd).
Category: Community Events. Environmental Protection. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Family. Area: Upcounty. Contact Name: Ana Arriaza. Contact Phone: 2405064419. Contact Email: ana.arriaza@montgomerycountymd.gov.
Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
9605 Medical Center Drive, Rockville, MD 20850.
QuickBooks Online: Training Series For Service Based Businesses
Montgomery County Business Center
Who is this for: Business owners who have QuickBooks Online but aren't using it effectively, Service business owners currently using spreadsheets or paper-based systems, Business owners who do their own bookkeeping but lack confidence in their setup, Entrepreneurs who outsource bookkeeping but want to better understand and oversee the process, CEOs who want to implement proper controls so they're not always in the dark about their finances, New business owners (1-3 years) ready to professionalize their financial management, Anyone who feels overwhelmed by their current bookkeeping process, Business owners preparing for growth who need solid financial foundations, Schedule
Session 1: Getting Started with QuickBooks Online - From Selection to Setup
, Date: July 30, 2025, Time: 11 am - 12 pm, Location: Zoom,
Session 2: QuickBooks Online Chart of Accounts: Building a Clean Financial
Foundation
, Date: August 6, 2025, Time: 11 am - 12 pm, Location: Zoom,
Session 3: QuickBooks Online for Service Businesses:…
Online Location: Zoom. Category: Business. Educational Class. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. East County. MidCounty. Rockville. Silver Spring. Upcounty. Contact Name: Ken White. Contact Email: ken.white@marylandbcc.org. Cost: Free.
Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit mbcc-quickbooks-summer-series.eventbrite.com. SSIC Meet your Peers August 2025
Montgomery County Business Center
The Montgomery County Innovation Network Meet your Peers Series aims to create a more connected and supportive environment within the Network, encouraging knowledge sharing, and facilitating the exchange of experiences and work tools between peers.
In this meeting, one current tenant will share their business strategy, what they do, what they are planning to do, their needs and what they have to offer to their fellow businesses.
Registration is required. Seating is limited. Lunch will be provided.
Category: Business. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. East County. MidCounty. Rockville. Silver Spring. Upcounty. Contact Name: Alicia Chavez. Contact Phone: alicia.chavez@montgomerycountymd.gov. Contact Email: alicia.chavez@montgomerycountymd.gov.
Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
8070 Georgia Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20910.
For more info visit qrco.de. Microsoft PowerPoint: Enhanced Presentations
Montgomery County Business Center
Course Description:
Take your PowerPoint skills to the next level with this intermediate-level course designed for users who already know the basics. Learn how to create more polished, engaging, and dynamic presentations using advanced tools and techniques. This course covers multimedia integration, custom animations, slide master editing, and data visualization, empowering you to communicate ideas more effectively and professionally.
Ideal for professionals, educators, and students who want to go beyond basic slide creation and deliver presentations with impact.
Objectives:
This course aims to help participants:
, Strengthen design consistency using Slide Master and layout customization. Incorporate multimedia elements such as video, audio, and screen recordings. Create and manage custom animations and advanced slide transitions. Use SmartArt, charts, and tables to communicate complex data visually. Apply design best practices for readability and audience engagement. Practice presentation…
Online Location: Zoom. Category: Business. Educational Class. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. East County. MidCounty. Rockville. Silver Spring. Upcounty. Contact Name: Maryland Black Chamber of Commerce. Contact Email: info@marylandbcc.org. Cost: Free.
Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit mbcc-enhanced-presentations.eventbrite.com. People’s Community Baptist Church Food Distribution
East County Regional Services Center
Food Distribution.
Category: Food Distribution. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: East County.
Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
31 Norwood Road
Silver Spring 20905.
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Commission, August Planning Meeting
Boards, Committees and Commissions
Join Zoom Meeting
https://montgomerycountymd-gov.zoom.us/j/81014161680
Meeting ID: 810 1416 1680
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The IDD Commission includes 25 members, including individuals from the intellectual and developmental disability community, service providers and service agencies, and the Commission on People with Disabilities, who will be focusing on promoting direct communication among families, support staff, private and public organizations and the public about programs and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The commission will also provide educational programs, identify current gaps in services and provide advice and recommendations on best practices to the County and the County Executive.
ADA Reasonable Accommodation: Sign language interpreter services and other types of reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request preferably 5 business days or with as much advance notice as possible. Please…
Online Location: https://montgomerycountymd-gov.zoom.us/j/81014161680. Contact Email: Crystel.Britto@montgomerycountymd.gov. Contact Name: Crystel Britto. Contact Phone: 240-753-4218. Boards: Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Commission. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. East County. MidCounty. Rockville. Silver Spring. Upcounty. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family.
Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov. Kings & Priest’s Court International Ministries Food Distribution
East County Regional Services Center
Food Distribution.
Category: Food Distribution. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: East County.
Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
520 Randolph Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20904.
Gaithersburg HELP Pantry Pickup (By appointment only M_F)
Food
Pantry pickup M-F by appointment only. Closed on holidays. Distribution is late afternoon and times vary day to day. Call our voicemail system any time 24/7 and leave a message. Our volunteers will call you back to schedule an appointment. Typical wait time is 1 working day. Identification and proof of address is required.
Caller must live in our service area. A map is available at https://www.gaithersburghelp.org/service-area-map/.
Our service area includes all of zip codes 20877, 20878, 20879, 20880, and 20886, plus parts of:
……20850 (west of Shady Grove Rd and north of Piney Meetinghouse Rd)
……20855 (west of Redland Rd/Muncaster Rd)
……20882 (south of Brink Rd and west of Olney-Laytonsville Rd).
Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Documentation Required. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: MidCounty. Contact Phone: 301-216-2510. Cost: Free.
Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 5:00 PM.
301 Muddy Branch Road
Gaithersburg, MD 20878.
For more info visit www.gaithersburghelp.org. Family Bingo and Ice Cream Social
REC-Events
Celebrate the end of summer and join us for a fun evening of bingo and sweet treats before the new school year begins! Bring the whole family out for a chance to win prizes, enjoy delicious ice ceream and spend quality time with friends and neighbors.
Category: Parks & Recreation. Community Events. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: East County.
Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Marilyn J. Praisner Community Recreation Center.
For more info visit mdmontgomeryctyweb.myvscloud.com. CANCELLED - Committee Evaluation and Review Board
Boards, Committees and Commissions
The Committee Evaluation and Review Board evaluates the current system of boards, committees, and commissions. Issues addressed by the committee may include length of terms, number of consecutive terms that can be served by a member, conflict of interest standards, and methods used for advertising vacancies.
Online Location: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3aco3gUQgcEBfnSfxlnS3FLfMoI3l-AGAh5SLEuvHXdyE1%40thread.tacv2/1724864022718?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%226e01b1f9-b1e5-4073-ac97-778069a0ad64%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22496fa612-4e04-434f-be83-6dc49a19788c%22%7d. Contact Email: beth.gochrach@montgomerycountymd.gov. Contact Name: Beth Gochrach. Contact Phone: 240-777-2528. Boards: Committee Evaluation and Review Board. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. County Executive. Age: Adult.
Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov. Paryushan
Days of Commemoration
Paryushana is an annual holy event for Jains and is usually celebrated in August, September or October in Hindi calendar (Indian calendar) Bhadrapad Month's Shukla Paksha.[Jains increase their level of spiritual intensity often using fasting and prayer/meditation to help. The five main vows are emphasized during this time. There are no set rules, and followers are encouraged to practice according to their ability and desires. The event lasts for 8 or 10 days, and ends with the celebration of Samvatsari (forgiveness day).
Category: Holidays.
Thursday, August 21, 2025 – Thursday, August 28, 2025.
Montgomery County, MD.
Rainbow Community Development Center Food Distribution - East County zip codes: 20901, 20903, 20904, 20905, 20906, 20866, 20868
Food
Rainbow Community Development Center
East County zip codes: 20901, 20903, 20904, 20905, 20906, 20866, 20868.
Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged boxes. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: East County. Contact Name: Patricia Drumming. Contact Phone: 301-625-2561. Contact Email: info@rainbowcdc.org. Cost: 0.
Thursday, August 21, 2025, 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
12120 Tech Road
Silver Spring, MD 20904.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov. Board of License Commissioners
Boards, Committees and Commissions
Liquor board hearings.
Contact Email: abslicensing@montgmerycountymd.gov. Contact Name: Amy Samman. Contact Phone: 2407771999. Boards: Board of License Commissioners. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. East County. MidCounty. Rockville. Silver Spring. Upcounty. Age: Adult.
Thursday, August 21, 2025, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Alcohol Beverage Services
LRE Training Room
201 Edison Park Drive (Visitors Entrance)
Gaithersburg, MD 20878.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov. Rainbow CDC Food Distribution
East County Regional Services Center
This is an appointment only event. Please call Rainbow CDC first (301) 625-2561.
Category: Food Distribution. Age: Family. Seniors. Adult. Teens. Kids. Area: East County. Contact Name: Appt. Only Please Call First. Contact Phone: (301) 625-2561.
Thursday, August 21, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
2120 Industrial Pkwy
Silver Spring, MD.
Appointments for help with public benefits - HHS Navigation Program
Gilchrist Center
Are you struggling financially? Do you need help with public benefits? Food assistance (SNAP) , Financial assistance. , Health care (even if you do not have immigration status) , Help paying utility bills. Call Trica Young at 240-777-1582 to make an appointment.
For additional information click HERE.
Contact Phone: 2407771582. Cost: FREE.
Thursday, August 21, 2025, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
11002 Veirs Mill Road. Suite 506, Wheaton, MD 20902.
Mobile Health Clinic
Health and Human Services
Category: Health. Contact Name: Meghan Sontag. Contact Phone: 240-777-1848. Contact Email: Meghan.Sontag@montgomerycountymd.gov.
Thursday, August 21, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
WUMCO Help Inc. 17821 Elgin Rd. Poolesville MD 20837.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov. Hope Center (Gaithersburg Hub) Choice Pantry
Food
Our Choice Pantry provides shelf-stable items, fresh vegetables, and protein to support your household needs.
To schedule an appointment, please call (240) 229-9642. If we’re unable to answer, kindly leave a message with your name, phone number, and your preferred appointment time.
We aim to return all calls the same day, and always within 24 hours.
When arriving for your appointment, please be sure to bring the following:
A bag for your groceries
A valid photo ID
Documentation confirming your a Gaithersburg resident.
Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Documentation Required. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Family. Contact Name: Rocio Perez. Contact Phone: (240) 229-9642. Contact Email: Rocio@senecacreek.org.
Thursday, August 21, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
13 Firstfield Road, Suite 100
Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878-1767.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov. Manna Market
Food
Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Family. Area: East County. Silver Spring. Contact Name: Manna Food Center. Contact Phone: 3014241130. Contact Email: referral@mannafood.org.
Thursday, August 21, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
12301 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20904.
For more info visit www.mannafood.org. Illumination Station and Lightbulb Exchange
Energy
Illumination Stations are information tables that provide an opportunity to shine a light on ways for people to lower their utility bills, apply for energy assistance, and receive items to help them keep money in their pockets! Visit the library to get more information about energy programs and more!
You also can bring your old incandescent and compact fluorescent bulbs to swap them for new energy efficient LED light bulbs. In collaboration with Montgomery County Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Pepco.
Category: Environmental Protection. Recycling. Age: Family. Seniors. Adult. Teens. Kids. Area: Silver Spring. Contact Name: Larissa Johnson. Contact Phone: 240-777-7711. Contact Email: larissa.johnson@montgomerycountymd.gov. Cost: 0.
Thursday, August 21, 2025, 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM.
Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library, 900 Wayne Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910.
Gaithersburg HELP Pantry Pickup (By appointment only M_F)
Food
Pantry pickup M-F by appointment only. Closed on holidays. Distribution is late afternoon and times vary day to day. Call our voicemail system any time 24/7 and leave a message. Our volunteers will call you back to schedule an appointment. Typical wait time is 1 working day. Identification and proof of address is required.
Caller must live in our service area. A map is available at https://www.gaithersburghelp.org/service-area-map/.
Our service area includes all of zip codes 20877, 20878, 20879, 20880, and 20886, plus parts of:
……20850 (west of Shady Grove Rd and north of Piney Meetinghouse Rd)
……20855 (west of Redland Rd/Muncaster Rd)
……20882 (south of Brink Rd and west of Olney-Laytonsville Rd).
Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Documentation Required. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: MidCounty. Contact Phone: 301-216-2510. Cost: Free.
Thursday, August 21, 2025, 5:00 PM.
301 Muddy Branch Road
Gaithersburg, MD 20878.
For more info visit www.gaithersburghelp.org. Pro Bono Legal Clinics
Gilchrist Center
Meet for A One-on-One Consultation with an Attorney For FREE! 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month. , Sign in: 6:00pm – 6:30pm/Last Consult 8:30pm (Space is limited) , Legal advice in civil cases for low-income Montgomery County residents. No appointment necessary (walk-in). For additional information click HERE.
Contact Phone: 301-424-7651. Cost: FREE.
Thursday, August 21, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
18330 Montgomery Village Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD 20879.
For more info visit barmont.org. Nourishing Bethesda Choice Market (By Appointment)
Food
Nourishing Bethesda Choice Market (By Appointment)
Nourishing Bethesda offers appointments to shop our Choice Market that offers shelf-stable items, protein, fresh produce, bread, and other items.
We serve all of the zip codes 20812, 20814, 20815, 20816, 20817, 20818, and 20896
We serve parts of zip codes 20895, 20852, 20910, and 20854 (please reach out to food@nourishingbethesda.org for more information).
Please mention this posting when requesting an appointment.
Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. Contact Phone: (TEXT) 301-664-4630. Contact Email: food@nourishingbethesda.org. Cost: (By Appointment) Free.
Thursday, August 21, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:45 PM.
5020 Battery Lane, Bethesda, MD 20814.
Mid-County Citizens Advisory Board
Boards, Committees and Commissions
Online Location: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89827743604. Contact Email: luisa.cardona@montgomerycountymd.gov. Contact Name: Luisa Cardona. Contact Phone: 240-777-8101. Boards: Mid-County Citizens Advisory Board. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Area: MidCounty. Age: Adult. Seniors.
Thursday, August 21, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
For more info visit montgomerycountymd.gov. Police Accountability Board Meeting
Boards, Committees and Commissions
Online Location: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81437602787. Contact Email: mocopabstaff@montgomerycountymd.gov. Contact Name: Laura Byers. Contact Phone: 240-777-2530. Boards: Police Accountability Board. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. East County. MidCounty. Rockville. Silver Spring. Upcounty. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family.
Thursday, August 21, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Executive Office Building
101 Monroe St. 9th floor Conference Room
Rockville, MD 20850.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov. CANCELLED - Board of Registration for Building Contractors
Boards, Committees and Commissions
The July 22, 2025 was rescheduled from the July 8 meeting that had been cancelled.
The Board of Registration for Building Contractors generally meets the 1st Tuesday of every month, except for August.
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Passcode: 68p2S3, Download Teams | Join on the web, Or call in (audio only), +1 443-692-5768,602176196# United States, Baltimore, Phone Conference ID: 602 176 196#, Find a local number | Reset PIN.
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Friday, August 22, 2025, 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov. AfriThrive Food distribution
Food
Category: Food Distribution. Access: Walk-In. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Family. Area: MidCounty. Contact Name: Henrietta. Contact Phone: 9789188669. Contact Email: Henrietta.Isaboke@afrithrive.org.
Friday, August 22, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
3132 Bel Pre Road. Silver Spring, MD 20906.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov. Manna Market
Food
Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Family. Area: East County. Silver Spring. Contact Name: Manna Food Center. Contact Phone: 3014241130. Contact Email: referral@mannafood.org.
Friday, August 22, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
12301 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20904.
For more info visit www.mannafood.org. The Sweetening
REC-Events
Step into a world of sweet delights and joyful moments at this multigenerational social event where fun has no age limit. Indulge your sweet tooth with cupcakes, homemade ice cream, fluffy cotton candy and a dreamy chocolate fountaion.
Enjoy family-friendly games and get crafty in our arts and crafts corner. It will be a sugar-sprinkled celebration of fun and memories that are just as sweet as the treats!
Category: Community Events. Parks & Recreation. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Silver Spring.
Friday, August 22, 2025, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Silver Spring Recreation and Aquatic Center
1319 Apple Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20910.
For more info visit mdmontgomeryctyweb.myvscloud.com. Friday Food Distribution
Food
Friday afternoons food distribution.
Category: Food Distribution. Access: Documentation Required. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Silver Spring. Contact Name: Joyce Romanus. Contact Phone: 301-442-1151. Contact Email: stcamillusfoodpantry@gmail.com.
Friday, August 22, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
1500 St. Camillus Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20903.
Gaithersburg HELP Pantry Pickup (By appointment only M_F)
Food
Pantry pickup M-F by appointment only. Closed on holidays. Distribution is late afternoon and times vary day to day. Call our voicemail system any time 24/7 and leave a message. Our volunteers will call you back to schedule an appointment. Typical wait time is 1 working day. Identification and proof of address is required.
Caller must live in our service area. A map is available at https://www.gaithersburghelp.org/service-area-map/.
Our service area includes all of zip codes 20877, 20878, 20879, 20880, and 20886, plus parts of:
……20850 (west of Shady Grove Rd and north of Piney Meetinghouse Rd)
……20855 (west of Redland Rd/Muncaster Rd)
……20882 (south of Brink Rd and west of Olney-Laytonsville Rd).
Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Documentation Required. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: MidCounty. Contact Phone: 301-216-2510. Cost: Free.
Friday, August 22, 2025, 5:00 PM.
301 Muddy Branch Road
Gaithersburg, MD 20878.
For more info visit www.gaithersburghelp.org. Food Grab and Go
Food
Grab and Go Distribution for Food Insecure MoCo residents while supplies last.
Category: Food Distribution. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged boxes. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: East County. Contact Name: Patricia Drumming. Contact Phone: 301-625-2561. Contact Email: info@rainbowcdc.org. Cost: 0.
Saturday, August 23, 2025, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
12120 Tech Road
Silver Spring, MD 20904.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov. American Diversity Group’s Free Medical Clinic
East County Regional Services Center
American Diversity Group’s Free Medical Clinic in East County.
Category: Seniors. Health. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Teens. Kids. Area: East County.
Saturday, August 23, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
12210 Plum Orchard Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20904.
Kingdom Cares Food Distribution
East County Regional Services Center
Food Distribution.
Category: Food Distribution. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: East County.
Saturday, August 23, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
East County Community Center
3310 Gateshead Manor Way
Silver Spring, MD 20904.
Arleeta's Food Pantry
Food
Walk-in food distribution monthly, 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month.
9 a.m.-12 Noon. 1-4 bags of pre-packaged food items in cans, boxes, bags given to families once a month. Foods include proteins, starches, vegetables, fruits, cereals, soups. Occasionally fresh items are available. Stop by to receive your items!
Category: Food Distribution. Age: Family. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. Rockville. Silver Spring. Contact Name: Rebecca W McGinnis. Contact Phone: 301-979-8111. Contact Email: rgwmcginnis7@gmail.com. Cost: Free!
Saturday, August 23, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Silver Spring United Methodist Church
8900 Georgia Ave.
Silver Spring, MD 20910.
Saturday Food Distribution
Food
Saturday mornings food distribution.
Category: Food Distribution. Access: Documentation Required. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Silver Spring. Contact Name: Joyce Romanus. Contact Phone: 301-442-1151. Contact Email: stcamillusfoodpantry@gmail.com.
Saturday, August 23, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
1500 St. Camillus Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20903.
For more info visit stcamilluschurch.org. A CLINIC WITHOUT BORDERS- EVERY SATURDAY
East County Initiative
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Category: Health. Age: Adult. Seniors. Area: East County. Silver Spring.
Saturday, August 23, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
12210 PLUM ORCHARD DR, STE 214, SILVER SPRING, MD.
FREE PEDIATRIC CLINIC-EVERY 4TH SATURDAY
East County Initiative
.
Category: Health. Age: Kids.
Saturday, August 23, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
12210 PLUM ORCHARD DR, STE 214, SILVER SPRING, MD.
Pooch Pool Party
REC-Events
We've closed the pool to humans and opened it to dogs! Dogs will be allowed to swim and frolic at the pool before it is closed and cleaned for the winter. Each dog MUST be accompanied by a responsible adult. Any dog displaying any signs of aggression will be asked to leave immediately.
ALL DOGS MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROOF OF A CURRENT RABIES VACCINATION before they will be allowed into the event, and dogs owned by county residents must have a current Montgomery County dog license, available from the County Police Department.
Please register in the name of the responsible adult who will accompany the dog. Due to health concerns, humans may wade only up to the knees at your own risk. For more info, call 240-777-6840.
Category: Parks & Recreation. Community Events. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Upcounty.
Saturday, August 23, 2025, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Upper County Outdoor Pool
8211 Emory Grove Road
Gaithersburg, MD 20877.
For more info visit mdmontgomeryctyweb.myvscloud.com.