One Montgomery Green

Preserving the Legacy of an Iconic Montgomery County Farmer
2018-05-25 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Brookside Gardens Visitors Center, 1800 Glenallen Avenue, Wheaton, MD, 20902, United States
Preserving the Legacy of an Iconic Montgomery County Farmer
Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton, MD 20902

Fri. May 25th, 2018 • 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Join Kate Median and Hannah Sholder, founders of The Charles Koiner Center for Urban Farming, discuss life and work at the farm in downtown Silver Spring. The non-profit’s mission is to steward and manage urban farms across the county to provide hands-on agricultural STEM education. Extending this vision further, the founders seek to support a network of urban farms across the county that are bound by a commitment to inspiring the next generation of sustainable food innovators. Acting on this vision, the founders will discuss their educational, farm management and land stewardship programs at the flagship Koiner Farm.
Koiner Farm, established in 1983, is a landmark for fresh produce and neighborhood interaction. Yet, much of what goes into the production of its produce is a mystery to many. The Charles Koiner Center for Urban Farming, named in honor of the 98-year old head farmer, has been established to ensure that Koiner Farm not only remains a working farm in perpetuity, but also becomes a hub of agricultural education for the surrounding community.
This event will be held at Brookside Gardens
For more information: https://www.montgomeryparks.org/events/food-matters-foodie-fridays-speaker-series/
REGISTER

Meet the Greens and MoCo DEP Happy Hour
2018-05-24 17:30 - 20:00 | World of Beer Rockville, 196B East Montgomery Avenue, Rockville, MD, 20850, United States
Meet the Greens and DEP Happy Hour
Thursday, May 24 from 5:30pm – 8pm
World of Beer Rockville
196B East Montgomery Avenue
Rockville, MD 20850

Join Us for casual conversation and social networking.
Hear from local “green” organizations and the Montgomery County Dept of Environmental Protection.Contributions

$10 at the door.
Proceeds are shared among the “Greens”.
Please come out and support your favorite “Green”.
Complimentary appetizers and drink specials.

TO REGISTER:

https://meetthegreens2018.eventbrite.com
https://www.facebook.com/events/112605259613463

Montgomery Parks: Solar Field Power Up!
2018-05-23 11:00 - 12:00 | South Germantown Recreational Park Archery Range, 18401 Central Park Circle, Boyds, MD, 20847, United States
Montgomery Parks: Solar Field Power Up!
A new date has been set for Montgomery Parks Solar Field Power Up! We hope you can make the special ceremony Wednesday, May 23, at 11 a.m. as we flip the switch and power up our new solar fields.
South Germantown Recreational Park Archery Range
18401 Central Park Circle, Boyds, Maryland 20841
Join Montgomery Parks for a ceremony marking the opening of the first solar fields installed on M-NCPPC parkland! The 2.5 megawatts will offset more than 2,500 tons of greenhouse gases each year!
Please RSVP 301.650-2867
For additional information on the solar project visit https://www.montgomeryparks.org/montgomery-parks-powers-up-its-first-solar-fields/

Taste the World in Fenton Village
2018-05-20 13:00 - 17:00 | MD
TASTE THE WORLD IN FENTON VILLAGE
May 20, 2018 • 1-5 pm

Taste The World in Fenton Village is the largest restaurant crawl in the DC area.
Held annually in the Spring, this marquee event brings over 30 restaurants representing dozens of countries from five different continents.
Taste The World provides a great opportunity for attendees to try delicious food from across the globe, while supporting locally-owned, small businesses and exploring the wonderful Fenton Village neighborhood in Silver Spring.
More (with map!)

https://fentonvillage.org/taste-the-world-in-fenton-village/

Bike to Work Day 2018
2018-05-18 | MD
Bike to Work Day 2018
Commuter Connections and the Washington Area Bicyclist Association invite you to celebrate bicycling as a clean, fun, and healthy way to get to work. There will be more than 100 Bike to Work Day pit stops all over the Washington region in DC, Maryland, and Virginia, welcoming bicyclists with refreshments and goodies. Bike to Work Day is a free event. For more information about Bike to Work Day visit www.biketoworkmetrodc.org.
A full list of pit stops and a map can be found here.
Each pit stop will give registered attendees a free t-shirt and chances to win bicycles and other great prizes. T-shirts are available to the first 20,000 who register and attend. Feel free to visit multiple pit stops on Bike to Work Day but remember, your free Bike to Work Day t-shirt can only be picked up at the pit stop you select during registration.
Please note that all pit stops have different start and end times, and a few are in the afternoon. Bike to Work Day is a rain or shine event. Use your home address when registering.
For more information: http://org.salsalabs.com/o/451/p/salsa/event/common/public/?event_KEY=100358

WBO Networking Happy Hour and Tour of A Wider Circle
2018-05-17 17:30 - 19:30 | A Wider Circle, 9159 Brookville Road, Silver Spring, MD, 20910, United States
Women Business Owners of Montgomery County
NETWORKING & HAPPY HOUR
Thursday, May 17 • 5:30-7:30PM
9159 Brookeville Road, Silver Spring
Community service is good for business!
Join us for networking at A Wider Circle. We’ll take a tour of their space and find out more about their organization.
Light fare will be served.
Please bring an item of clothing in great condition to donate to their Professional Development Program.
REGISTER NOW!
https://www.wbo-mc.com/event/may-happy-hour/

Montgomery County Residential Property Green Building Incentives Stakeholder Work Group
2018-05-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Rockville Memorial Library, 21 Maryland Avenue, Rockville, MD, 20850, United States
Montgomery County Residential Property Green Building Incentives Stakeholder Work Group
Date: Thursday, May 17th, 2018
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
Location: Rockville Memorial Library, 1st Floor
Address: 21 Maryland Avenue, Rockville MD 20850
Register here – space is limited!
Montgomery County is exploring the possibility of offering a residential green building incentive for new construction and existing buildings.
Join Montgomery County’s Department of Environmental Protection and Department of Permitting Services to review the current green building incentives and develop a set of green building incentive proposals for Executive and Council consideration.
We’ll review the existing energy efficiency and green building incentives available to home builders and owners, and examine what type of incentives the County could offer to encourage increased sustainable building and retrofits. Register today!

Welcome PA Faith-Based Climate Advocates to Poolesville AND Learn about Community Solar
2018-05-14 18:30 - 21:00 | Am Kolel Sanctuary Retreat Center, 19520 Darnestown Rd, Beallsville, MD, 20839, United States
Welcome PA Faith-Based Climate Advocates to Poolesville AND Learn about Community Solar
Am Kolel Sanctuary Retreat Center, Darnestown Rd., Beallsville, MD 20839
Monday, May 14 • 6:30 pm
Join Poolesville Green in welcoming the cyclists of Pennsylvania Interfaith Power & Light (PAIPL) to Poolesville on Monday, May 14th at 6:30pm. The cyclists, many who are students and faculty of Penn State, will be stopping in Poolesville on their 5 day journey to Capitol Hill to advocate with their congressional delegation about the Climate Crisis.
This will be a casual event with Chinese takeout at the Am Kolel Sanctuary Retreat Center on Darnestown Rd. This is their 6th year making this journey and they have quite a story to share as well as hear about our local efforts. Get to know who you will meet by checking out the rider profiles at paipl.org . I’ve really enjoyed getting to know the veteran riders from years past. It is always a dynamic and lively group!
Also attending will be Gary Skulnik of Neighborhood Sun who will be chatting about Community Solar as a means to access clean, renewable energy for the home while helping to fight climate change. For a primer on Gary’s efforts, check out https://www.neighborhoodsun.solar/
Please feel free to share this announcement with friends and family. All are welcome. Please RSVP – see link below.
Details:
What: Poolesville Welcome for the PAIPL Cyclists
Date: Monday, May 14, 2018
Time: 6:30pm (dinner); 7pm if just coming for conversation
NOTE: PLEASE RSVP at the LINK BELOW – I need a head count.
PLEASE RSVP HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/poolesville-welcome-for-pa-ipl-cyclists-tickets-45631351601
Joyce Breiner
Executive Director
Poolesville Green
Poolesville.Green
jkbreiner@gmail.com
301-717-8673

InterAct Story Theatre's KidStory Theatre Festival
2018-05-12 11:00 - 12:30 | Glenallen Elementary School, 12520 Heurich Rd, Wheaton, MD, 20902, United States
InterAct Story Theatre’s Wheaton Family Theatre Series
InterAct Story Theatre is proud to announce that we have been awarded a third Wheaton Cultural Project Grant from the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County’s (AHCMC), as well as grant funding from the Maryland State Arts Council, to bring the InterAct Story Theatre Wheaton Family Theatre Series back to town for SEASON 3!
Season Three kicked off on October 21, 2017 with the premiere of a brand new play by InterAct Story Theatre, and will include a variety of performances and family literacy events throughout the year, including theatre, music, dance, opera and story theatre. The season will culminate in May 2018 with InterAct’s Second KidStory Theatre Festival, a celebration writing by kids for kids.
InterAct Story Theatre’s KidStory Theatre Festival
Saturday, May 12, 2018 at Glenallan Elementary School
A theatrical celebration of stories by kids for kids! All year long, InterAct Story Theatre artists create stories with kids, and invite kids to share their epic stories with us. This May, we’ll choose the best of the best and transform them into short plays, musical numbers, and vignettes performed by our InterActors. Last year’s KidStory Theatre Festival was a smash…we can’t wait to see what kids dream up this year! Best for ages 3 and up.
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Interactive family performances in theatre, dance, story theatre and world music completely FREE to the public October 2017 through May 2018 in Wheaton! All programs begin at 11 a.m. For more information visit www.interactstory.com/wheaton

Montgomery County GreenFest 2018
2018-05-05 11:00 - 16:00 | Jesup Blair Local Park, 900 Jesup Blair Dr, Silver Spring, MD, 20910, United States
Montgomery County GreenFest 2018
WHERE THE COUNTY COMES TOGETHER, LEARNS TOGETHER AND TAKES ACTION TOGETHER!
GreenFest is back in Silver Spring! For 2018, we’re returning to Jesup Blair Local Park and Montgomery College TP/SS!
GreenFest is a free, annual event for the whole County. It is part festival, part DIY workshops with a splash of community building. Our goal is for you to come away with actions you can take at home, work and school to help the environment.
We’re in the planning stage for GreenFest, so stay tuned to this webpage for the latest schedule updates.
For more information, visit https://montgomerycountygreenfest.org

Rain Garden Plants That Attract Pollinators and Birds
2018-05-02 19:30 - 21:30 | White Oak Library, 11701 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, 20904, United States
When we get a lot of rain, are there areas in your yard that stay soggy? Or maybe you’re trying to accumulate and infilrate runoff in a raingarden? What plants work best? Come on May 2 and find out from an expert!
NEIGHBORS OF THE NORTHWEST BRANCH PRESENTS
WHAT: Rain Garden Plants That Attract Pollinators and Birds
WHEN: Wednesday, May 2, 7:30 – 9:15 p.m.
WHO: Christopher Lewis, Certified Professional Horticulturist
WHERE: White Oak Library, 11701 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring
More info: A wet site could just be low or perhaps at the bottom of a swale that drains water from other properties. The soil may be compacted following construction. Or the land may be wet with a high water table. If your property stays wet 24 hours after heavy rains, or if water stays 24 hours in a 2-foot hole, then wet soil plants are for you. Plant roots need oxygen to grow. Roots immersed in too much water will rot, causing plants to die. Chris will show us plants that are native yet deer resistant, that attract pollinators and birds, and that have adapted to such moist conditions.
Christopher Lewis grew up on a farm in Howard County. His geology studies at Susquehanna University in PA led to work in the oil fields of Louisiana, then as a supervisor of construction at BWI Airport. But eventually Chris decided to pursue his life-long love of growing plants. He studied horticulture at the USDA Graduate School and entered the Montgomery County Master Gardener program. From 2005 to the present he has worked at Behnkes, where he manages the garden shop. At home, Chris tends his garden and his bee hives, pursuing his passion for edibles and native plants. Much more satisfying than searching for oil! Chris is a Certified Professional Horticulturist, is also certified in Integrated Pest Management, and completed Montgomery County’s Beekeeper training.
Please join us on May 2 to discover what a wide variety of plants will fill the wet spot need! Light refreshments. And note that we will finally be back in our traditional meeting place, the White Oak Library! It will be good to be home!
https://neighborsnwb.org/events-1

Conservation Montgomery Home Tree Care 101 - Gaithersburg
2018-04-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Asbury Methodist Village, 301 Odendhal Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD, 20877-2801, United States
You are invited to an Earth Month Event!
Conservation Montgomery:
Home Tree Care 101 Classes will be in session this month.
A special class is set for
SATURDAY, APRIL 28, 2018
10 am – noon
ASBURY METHODIST VILLAGE
GAITHERSBURG, MARYLAND
Arborist Andy Driscoll will teach a special session on proper tree-planting and removal of invasive species from trees. What You’ll Learn:

How to plant a tree on your home lot so that it has the best chance for a long & healthy life.
How to safely remove invasive plants from a tree so that the tree is not damaged in the process.

Diane Cameron will be working with Andy to teach this terrific class. You can RSVP to express your interest at dianecameron60@gmail.com.
Classes include hands-on pruning demonstrations and a packet of information to use as a reference after the class.
Can’t make this class? Not to worry! Two additional Home Tree Care 101 classes are already scheduled for the following dates:

April 21st: In the Massachusetts Avenue Forest community near Goldsboro Avenue in Bethesda.

May 5th: In the Carderock Springs community between Bethesda and Potomac

To inquire about the April 21st and May 5th classes, please email CarenMadsen@msn.com and put the date of the class in the subject line of your email.
Would you like to set up a Home Tree Care 101 class in your community? Two dates are still available for the spring class season:

May 26th
June 2nd

To reserve one of those dates for your class, email Caren at CarenMadsen@msn.com.
Time to give your trees some TLC! Learn more about the HTC 101 classes at this link.

Green Forum for County Executive Candidates
2018-04-26 19:30 - 21:00 | Silver Spring Civic Building at Veterans Plaza, 1 Veterans Plaza, Silver Spring, MD, 20910, United States
GREEN FORUM FOR COUNTY EXECUTIVE CANDIDATES
Thursday, April 26 • 7:30 – 9 pm
Silver Spring Civic Building, One Veteran Plaza, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Please plan to come and hear candidates for the office of Montgomery County Executive at our 2018 Green Forum, set for Thursday, April 26th at 7:30 pm. This is an important election and the first time to elect a new County Executive since candidates have been able to use the new public campaign financing system.
The Conservation Montgomery 2014 Green Forum was a sold out event. There is no charge but the venue at the Silver Spring Civic Building was packed four years ago.
Don’t rely on endorsements! Come hear for yourself what candidates have to say about their green record. There will also be a question-and- answer segment of the event. So come to the event ready to check in with the candidates on the environmental issues that are most important to you.
Here are the candidates.
RSVP HERE.
For more information: http://conservationmontgomery.org/green-forum-for-county-executive-candidates-april-26th/

OMGreen Drinks Happy Hour @ Denizens Silver Spring
2018-04-26 17:30 - 20:00 | Denizen’s Brewing Company, 1115 East West Highway, Silver Spring, MD, 20910, United States
OMGreen Drinks Happy Hour
Thursday, April 26 • 5:30 – 8 pm

Denizens Brewing Company
1115 East-West Highway
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Drink Specials — Appetizers
It’s all about GREENFEST 2018
Meet and Greet Exhibitors and Vendors from this year’s Montgomery County Greenfest. Join our partners to hear about the exciting new workshops, exhibits and demonstrations. And make sure to visit us at the Greenfest on May 5
Please RSVP to https://omggreendrinksapr2018.eventbrite.com
to let us know you are coming! See you there!
Suggested Donation to One Montgomery Green of $10

Night on the Wild Side @ Patuxent Research Refuge
2018-04-26 17:00 - 20:00 | National Wildlife Visitor Center at Patuxent Research Refuge, 10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop, Laurel, MD, 20708, United States
Night on the Wild Side @ Patuxent Research Refuge
Experience YOUR Wildlife Refuge
Thursday, April 26, 2018 • 5-8 pm
National Wildlife Visitor Center at Patuxent Research Refuge
10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop, Laurel, MD 20708

Meet a live owl and other critters
Talk with wildlife scientists
Enjoy great food, music, adult beverages
Grand Prize drawing at 6:45pm (auditorium)
Discover fun activities—hiking, photography, fishing and more
Take a fascinating conservation tram ride
Music by Chuggalug
Door Prizes

Everyone is reminded that underaged consumption of alcohol is strictly prohibited.
Hosted by Friends of Patuxent • Donations always appreciated
RSVP required by April 13 to event@friendsofpatuxent.org or call 301-497-5789

Hosted by Friends of Patuxent
http://www.friendsofpatuxent.org/
Donations always appreciated

OMG Green Business Briefing: Growing Green
2018-04-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Silver Spring Civic Building at Veterans Plaza, 1 Veterans Plaza, Silver Spring, MD, 20910, United States
A Green Business Briefing: Growing Green
Opportunities For Building a Successful Social Enterprise
Monday, April 23 • 6-8 pm
Silver Spring Civic Building at Veterans Plaza, Silver Spring, MD 20910
In partnership with Councilmember Tom Hucker, One Montgomery Green will present an panel of experts on starting and running green and socially responsible businesses in the county.
Incentives and challenges will be highlighted by local business owners and green business experts. Hear from …

Doug Weisburger, Manager of MoCo’s Green Business Certification Program, and Senior Planning Specialist, Sustainability Programs, in MoCo’s Department of Environmental Protection
Fran Teplitz, Executive Co-Director for Business, Investing & Policy Director of the Green Business Network at Green America
Jason Holstine, Owner of Amicus Green Building Center
Tebabu Assefa, founder of Blessed Coffee
Moderator Dave Feldman, Co-founder and CEO of the Livability Project

Reception by Green Plate Catering preceding the event.
RSVP to https://omggreenbriefgrowinggreen.eventbrite.com

Earth Day 2018 Festival @ Brookside Gardens
2018-04-22 11:00 - 16:00 | Brookside Gardens Visitors Center, 1800 Glenallen Avenue, Wheaton, MD, 20902, United States
Earth Day 2018 Festival
Sun. April 22nd, 2018 • 11:00am to 4:00pm
Brookside Gardens
1400 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton, MD 20902

One Montgomery Green will be there! Stop by our table!
Our planet is priceless! Come to Brookside Gardens and Brookside Nature Center to celebrate our world, and learn ways to keep it healthy. Join us in the morning for a volunteer project in the gardens. The afternoon offers something for everyone: a green craft fair, native plant sale, community art project, family activities, tours of the Gardens, live music, and more. Hope to see you there! Free to the public.
Intended for All Ages
This event will be held at Brookside Gardens
REGISTER

Upcycled Wedding Fair @ Rockwood Manor
2018-04-22 11:00 - 15:00 | Rockwood Manor, 11001 MacArthur Boulevard, Potomac, 20854, United States
Upcycled Wedding Fair @ Rockwood Manor
Sat. April 22, 2018 • 11:00am to 3:00pm • Rockwood Manor
Rockwood Manor postponed the Upcycled Wedding Fair due to the high winds & power outages a few weeks ago. Our event is now scheduled for April 22…Earth Day!
Attention engaged couples! Head to Rockwood Manor for its inaugural Upcycled Wedding Fair on Sunday, April 22, 2018 (11am – 3pm). This event offers unique, gently used wedding décor items at phenomenal prices! While there, take a moment to tour the property and swap wedding planning tips with other engaged couples, or get information and advice about planning your big day.
Admission:
To Shop: Free
To Vend: $20 (Click here to reserve your space.)
For more information, call 301-563-7501 or email Amy.Burkett@Montgomeryparks.org. RSVPS are kindly encouraged.
This event will be held at Rockwood Manor

Vinyl Day @ Silver Spring Library
2018-04-21 11:00 - 16:00 | Silver Spring Library, 900 Wayne Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, 20910, United States
Vinyl Day

SATURDAY, APRIL 21 • 11 A.M. TO 4 P.M.
SILVER SPRING LIBRARY, 900 WAYNE AVE
Join John Corbett, author of Vinyl Freak: Love Letters to a Dying Medium, at this retro event celebrating vinyl records. Corbett will be one of several speakers discussing political and historical aspects of the vinyl record industry.
Red Sea Recordings: The Recording Industry in Eritrea
Legendary recording artist Abdella Abubaker discusses the history of the recording industry in Eritrea. Learn about the rich history of ritual music and how the recording industry has evolved from revolutionary funk to viral pop. This event is part of NEA Big Read in Montgomery County. See more related events here.
There will be panel discussions, makerspace activities for all ages, record sales, demonstrations, and live music. Join in the fun and bring the whole family.
The event is hosted in partnership with MCPL, Open Sky Jazz, Friends of the Library, Silver Spring Chapter, and Levine Music.
https://www.folmc.org/vinyl-day/

OMG Paper Shredding and Electronics Recycling Event
2018-04-21 09:00 - 12:00 | Signal Financial Federal Credit Union, 3015 University Blvd W, Kensington, MD, 20895, United States
PAPER SHREDDING and ELECTRONICS RECYCLING EVENT
Get a head start on your spring cleaning and help your community!
Also, please bring professional clothing & nonperishable food to donate to
A Wider Circle* and MUM
(details for clothing donations at http://awidercircle.org/cpd.html)

Saturday, April 21 • 9 am – 12 noon at

3015 University Blvd. W, Kensington, MD 20895

Accepted for recycling: cell phones, small appliances, computers, printers, televisions (screen intact)
MacRecycleClinic and Project Reboot will assess donated computers for refurbishing
*Donations of gently used clothes will be donated to A Wider Circle: Clothing Drive Guidelines.pdf
Non-perishable food donations will benefit the M.U.M. food pantry
The MacRecycleClinic (MRC), a 501(c)3 non-profit service organization in Silver Spring, Md., will be on hand to assess whether the Macs offered for recycling are able to be refurbished and recycled. If they are, MRC will refurbish and recycle newer (Intel-based machines that can run at least OS 10.11) Macintosh computers back into the community through Project Reboot, which provides quality computer systems to low income families with school aged children throughout the metropolitan Washington, DC area at the lowest possible cost.
Questions? info@onemontgomerygreen.org
More information

Film Screening: Wasted! The Story of Food Waste
2018-04-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Bethesda Landmark Theaters, 7235 Woodmont Avenue, Bethesda, MD, 20814, United States
Come to a Screening of Wasted!: The Story of Food Waste
You’re invited to a screening of the documentary Wasted!: The Story of Food Waste at the Bethesda Landmark Theaters. The screening will be followed by a discussion and Q & A with local food waste experts. This screening is brought to you by Montgomery County, Bethesda Green and the Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital.

Featured Speakers:

Cheryl Kollin, Program Director of Community Food Rescue
Dan Keiper, Restaurant Services, Asbury Methodist Village
Tanya Spandhla of Passion to Seed Gardening
Janet Ranganathan, Vice President for Science and Research at the World Resources Institute
More to come!

The Details:

Thursday, April 19th at 7pm
Bethesda Landmark Theaters at 7235 Woodmont Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
$7 each ticket. Buy tickets here.

Brought to you by Montgomery County, Bethesda Green and the Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital.
For more information, visit https://mygreenmontgomery.org/2018/wasted/

Frog Watch with DEP
2018-04-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Meadowside Nature Center, 5100 Meadowside Lane, Rockville, MD, 20853, United States
Frog Watch with DEP
Thursday April 19th at Sunset — 6 – 8 PM – will be a field training at
Meadowside Nature Center, 1500 Meadowside Lane, Rockville, MD 20853
Interested in learning about frogs and toads, their calls, and learning about frogs and toads that call Montgomery County home? Want to participate in a citizen science program that is fundamental to collecting long-term data on the nation’s frogs and toads?
This is your opportunity!
The Montgomery County FrogWatch chapter is getting ready to kick off 2018 season and will host a training session to introduce people to frogs native to Montgomery County and information about FrogWatch.
Email or call Ana Arriaza to register:
Ana.arriaza@montgomerycountymd.gov or 240-777-7778.
https://apm.activecommunities.com/montgomerycounty/Activity_Search/42445

Energy Efficiency Custom Tech Expo
2018-04-19 07:30 - 18:30 | M&T Bank Stadium, 1101 Russell St, Baltimore, MD, 21230, United States
Energy Efficiency Custom Tech Expo
Reduce operating costs. Increase energy savings. Get valuable incentives for upgrades.
With energy efficiency, your business can have it all!

Join BGE, Delmarva Power, and Pepco for the first ever complimentary Energy Efficiency Custom Technology Expo.
Thursday, April 19, 2018
7:30 AM–6:30 PM
M&T Bank Stadium, home of the Baltimore Ravens
Learn how energy-efficient technologies are helping businesses of all types and sizes save energy and money. Get the information you need to kick off the savings at your business!
Hear about the latest incentives available for energy-saving equipment and upgrades.
Talk with exhibitors during specialized breakout sessions. Enjoy networking opportunities during a complimentary breakfast, lunch and afternoon reception with colleagues who already are saving energy and money.
For more information: http://www.cvent.com/events/energy-efficiency-custom-tech-expo/event-summary-36556d67a6bd4417974423afc06d93f4.aspx

Wheaton-Claridge Local Park Reopening Celebration
2018-04-14 11:00 - 13:00 | Wheaton-Claridge Local Park, 11901 Claridge Road, Wheaton, MD, 20902, United States
Wheaton-Claridge Local Park Reopening Celebration
Sat. April 14th, 2018 — 11:00am to 1:00pm
One Montgomery Green will be there to celebrate with the community!
Wheaton-Claridge Local Park and Activity Building

11901 Claridge Road, Wheaton, MD 20902

Wheaton-Claridge Local Park is reopening with new and renovated features and amenities.

Please join us for a ribbon cutting and family friendly activities to celebrate.
RSVP to 301-650-2867
This event will be held at Wheaton-Claridge Local Park and Activity Building

https://www.montgomeryparks.org/events/wheaton-claridge-local-park-reopening-celebration/Wheaton

Skher Brown and the Dancing Warriors Ensemble — InterAct Story Theatre's Wheaton Family Theatre Series
2018-04-14 11:00 - 12:30 | Glenallen Elementary School, 12520 Heurich Rd, Wheaton, MD, 20902, United States
InterAct Story Theatre’s Wheaton Family Theatre Series
InterAct Story Theatre is proud to announce that we have been awarded a third Wheaton Cultural Project Grant from the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County’s (AHCMC), as well as grant funding from the Maryland State Arts Council, to bring the InterAct Story Theatre Wheaton Family Theatre Series back to town for SEASON 3!
Season Three kicked off on October 21, 2017 with the premiere of a brand new play by InterAct Story Theatre, and will include a variety of performances and family literacy events throughout the year, including theatre, music, dance, opera and story theatre. The season will culminate in May 2018 with InterAct’s Second KidStory Theatre Festival, a celebration writing by kids for kids.
Skher Brown and the Dancing Warriors Ensemble
Saturday, April 14, 2018 at Glenallan Elementary School
Capoeira Angola is a unique Afro-Brasilian art form that draws from dance, martial arts, music, and stories of distant lands. But it’s more than that–it’s a cultural doorway into the world of others both like us and different from us! Shker Brown and the Dancing Warriors mesmerize audiences with Capoeira Angola’s acrobatic choreography and transport students across the Atlantic Ocean to learn about this unique culture. All ages.
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Interactive family performances in theatre, dance, story theatre and world music completely FREE to the public October 2017 through May 2018 in Wheaton! All programs begin at 11 a.m. For more information visit www.interactstory.com/wheaton

Inspiration Works - Bat Talk!
2018-04-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Silver Spring Civic Building at Veterans Plaza, 1 Veterans Plaza, Silver Spring, MD, 20910, United States
Inspiration Works – Bat Talk!

Tuesday, April 10, 2018 • 7:00 PM 9:00 PM

Silver Spring Civic Center
1 Veterans Place
Silver Spring, MD, 20910United States

Have you spent time enjoying Sligo Creek (other than driving along Sligo Creek Parkway)? Are you interested in bats? Come learn more about both at the annual Friends of Sligo Creek Inspiration Works meeting in the Silver Spring Civic Building, 1 Veterans Place, Silver Spring, MD 20910, on Tuesday, April 10 from 7-9pm! Nina Fascione, former director of Bat Conservation International, is speaking at the meeting at 7:30.

Bats nationally are disappearing from our natural world because of human encroachment, loss of habitat and disease. A leader in wildlife conservation efforts, Nina will speak about the plight of bats, their value in our environment, and what we might be able to do to help bats recover.
Before and after Nina’s talk, enjoy some free pizza and learn more about the activities going on to preserve the natural beauty of Sligo Creek. There are many ways to get involved, such as posting sightings of wildlife on the Natural History webpage, removing trash, testing and recording water quality at monitoring sites along the creek, or encouraging the use of rainbarrels and native plants on homeowner’s properties to slow down stormwater from scouring away the streambanks. Visit the Friends of Sligo Creek website at fosc.org to learn more.

LEARN MORE

Friends of Sligo Creek is a nonprofit community organization dedicated to protecting, improving, and appreciating the ecological health of Sligo Creek Park and its surrounding watershed.

OMG Wheaton-Claridge Local Park Cleanup
2018-04-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Wheaton-Claridge Local Park, 11901 Claridge Road, Wheaton, MD, 20902, United States
OMG Wheaton-Claridge Local Park Cleanup
Sat. April 7th, 2018 — 10:00am to 12:00pm
Wheaton-Claridge Local Park and Activity Building
11901 Claridge Road, Wheaton, MD 20902
Join park neighbors and One Montgomery Green to help clean up this recently renovated park and the Rock Creek tributaries that run through it! You’ll get a sneak peek during this cleanup before the official re-opening celebration on April 14.

Volunteers should wear sturdy closed toe shoes (no sandals) and clothes that can get dirty and wet. Supplies will be provided and SSL hours will be available. Volunteers under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
There will be a sign-in and supply table near the park activity building.
Google maps link to park.
This event will be held at Wheaton-Claridge Local Park and Activity Building

Please sign up so we know how many people to expect:
https://omgcleanswheatonclaridge.eventbrite.com

Solar United Neighbors Silver Spring Solar Open House
2018-04-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Private home
Silver Spring Solar Open House

Have you ever considered going solar?
Come to a Solar Open House!

Saturday, April 7, 2018 • 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Solar Home of Mike Livermore, 10118 Leslie Street, Silver Spring, MD 20902
Tour the solar home of Mike Livermore, ask questions about solar energy and the solar co-op process, and connect with other homeowners in the area who are interested in solar! Stop by for a few or stay for a while!
Learn more about our Montgomery County Solar Co-op at: www.solarunitedneighbors.org/montgomery
Register for the tour

5 year Celebration of the Montgomery County Conservation Corps
2018-04-05 17:30 - 19:30 | All Set Restaurant & Bar, 8630 Fenton Street, Plaza 5, Silver Spring, MD, 20910, United States
5 year Celebration of the Montgomery County Conservation Corps
by Latin American Youth Center
Thu, April 5, 2018 • 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
All Set Restaurant & Bar, 8630 Fenton Street, Plaza 5, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Join us to celebrate LAYC/MMYC’s five years with the Montgomery County Conservation Corps.
Entertainment • Video Presentation • Good Conversation • Meet Corps Members • Hors d’Oeuvres
Honoring Councilmember Craig Rice
*additional honorees to be confirmed
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/5-year-celebration-of-the-montgomery-county-conservation-corps-registration-44039992804?aff=eswgnotif&utm_source=eb_email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=email&utm_term=eventname&utm_content=EBnotification&ref=eswgnotif

Montgomery County Energy Summit 2018
2018-04-04 08:00 - 17:00 | Silver Spring Civic Building at Veterans Plaza, 1 Veterans Plaza, Silver Spring, MD, 20910, United States
Montgomery County Energy Summit 2018
SAVE THE DATE! Wednesday, April 4 • 8 am – 5 pm
Silver Spring Civic Building, 1 Veterans Pl, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Co-hosted by Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and U.S. Green Building Council-National Capital Region (USGBC-NCR), the Montgomery County Energy Summit is focused on commercial energy efficiency and clean energy in the County. This audience for this event is geared towards Montgomery County building owners, property managers, energy contractors working in the County, young professionals in the energy field, and people who are interested in sustainable commercial buildings. Registration information and calendar of events coming soon!
For more information: Montgomery County Energy Summit 2018
