One Montgomery Green

Green Business Community Briefing in Silver Spring
2017-11-27 18:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Silver Spring Civic Building at Veterans Plaza, 1 Veterans Plaza, Silver Spring, MD, 20910, United States
Building a Green Economy In Montgomery County
GREEN BUSINESS COMMUNITY BRIEFING
with Montgomery County Councilmember Tom Hucker
ALL ARE INVITED to join Councilmember Tom Hucker, One Montgomery Green, and Electric Advisors to discuss how local green businesses and Montgomery County are moving toward renewable energy.
Monday, November 27 • 6:00 to 8:30 pm
Silver Spring Civic Center at Veterans Plaza
RENEWABLE ENERGY: Transitioning to a Cleaner Future
This discussion will focus on business’s transition to renewable energy and a review of the County’s progress implementing green energy programs. Hear from …

The Montgomery County Office of Energy and Sustainabilty
Pepco
Electric Advisors
Other industry leaders who have adopted renewable energy

Reception preceding the event.
The Silver Spring Civic Center is located at 1 Veterans Place, Silver Spring, MD 20910 (GPS device address: 8525 Fenton Street, Silver Spring, MD 20910). County parking garages are nearby.
RSVP to https://omggreenbriefingnov2017.eventbrite.com

Garden of Lights at Brookside Gardens
2017-11-24 17:30 - 2018-01-01 21:00 | Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton, MD, 20902, United States
Garden of Lights at Brookside Gardens
Step into a magical winter wonderland illuminated with more than one million dazzling colorful lights shaped into hand-crafted, original art forms of flowers, animals and other natural elements. Stroll from garden to garden enjoying twinkling tree forms, sparkling fountains, and whimsical winter scenes. The Garden of Lights celebrates its 19th season as a Baltimore/Washington, DC area family holiday tradition.
The night wouldn’t be complete without a visit inside the Conservatory to enjoy watching G-Scale model trains wind through a seasonal landscape. Afterward, warm up inside the Visitors Center while you sip hot cocoa and listen to one of the nightly musical performances.
Plan your visit:

Dress warmly and plan to spend about one hour walking through the gardens.
Need a bite? Each night, our on-site caterer has a delicious selection of hot drinks, soups and sandwiches for sale.
Last minute shopping is a breeze with our gift shops. Enjoy garden-themed gifts for all ages, as well as twinkling toys to light your way through the gardens.
Weekday visits are encouraged to reduce your wait time.
For safety reasons, pedestrians are not admitted.
Last car admitted 30 minutes before closing time each night.

Admission
$25 Advance Sale Tickets available at the gift shops 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily
$25 per Car/Van (Sunday- Thursday)
$30 per Car/Van (Friday – Saturday)

Call 301-962-1451 for required bus reservations
15-24 Passenger Bus/Van/Limo: $50
25-35 Passenger Bus: $75
36-57 Passenger Bus: $120

The Allure of Naturalism Talk
2017-11-20 20:00 - 22:00 | Brookside Gardens Visitors Center, 1800 Glenallen Avenue, Wheaton, MD, 20902, United States
The Allure of Naturalism Talk
Monday, November 20 – 8:00 PM (doors open at 7:30 pm) – 10:00 PM
Brookside Gardens Visitors Center, Education Building, Adult Classroom
1800 Glenallan Ave, Wheaton, MD 20902
The Silver Spring Garden Club invites you to our November 2017 meeting featuring “The Allure of Naturalism” Talk.
Gardeners around the world are enthusiastically embracing naturalistic planting. Taking its cue from the way plants grow in the wild, this planting style focuses on arrangements of perennials and grasses to achieve an artful spontaneity. In this talk, Carolyn Mullet will lead you to an understanding of what naturalism is and then suggest simple steps you can take to introduce this style to your garden. The talk will be illustrated with photos taken on Carolyn’s garden tours to Europe.
Carolyn Mullet is the owner of Carex: Garden Design by Carolyn Mullet, a design studio based in Takoma Park, MD, specializing in residential gardens. She received her formal training in landscape design from George Washington University and has practiced in the Washington, DC metro area for the last 30 years. She also produces the popular Facebook page, Garden Design by Carolyn Mullet, for an international community of over 1.4 million followers where she daily showcases gardens from around the world. In addition, Carolyn leads garden tours to Europe each spring and summer through her company, CarexTours. See her links listed below.
Design website: http://www.carexdesign.com/
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/gdbycm
Tours website: http://www.carexdesign.com/tours/
REFRESHMENTS will be provided after the talk.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1942799895986282/

Backyard Composting Demo Display
2017-11-18 11:00 - 15:00 | Habitat for Humanity ReStore, 12006 Plum Orchard Dr, Silver Spring, MD, 20904, United States
Backyard Composting Demo Display Sat, Nov 18 from 11am – 3pm
The Habitat for Humanity ReStore location in Silver Spring is hosting a backyard composting demo display.
Shop the store and learn about composting.

Habitat for Humanity ReStore, 12006 Plum Orchard Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20904
(301) 947-3304
http://habitatmm.org/restore-donation-center

Lesole's Dance Project — InterAct Story Theatre's Wheaton Family Theatre Series
2017-11-18 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.
Lesole’s Dance Project: Zulu, Gumboot and Street Dances from South Africa
Courtesy of Artivate
Saturday, November 18, 2017 at Glenallan Elementary School
Dance your way to the tip of the African continent! Experience three different African cultures through dance, from traditional Zulu village dances through modern moves with a South African flair. Founded in 2003 by native South African dancer Lesole Maine, the company has performed to acclaim throughout the U.S. and locally at the Kennedy Center, Wolf Trap, Smithsonian and area schools. 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

Green Democrats November Solar Power Happy Hour
2017-11-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Bar Louie, Westfield Wheaton, 11006 Veirs Mill Rd, Wheaton, MD, 20902, United States
Green Democrats November Solar Power Happy Hour
Thursday, November 16 • 6 – 8 pm
Bar Louie, Wheaton Mall, 11006 Veirs Mill Road, Wheaton, MD
Come, break bread.
Meet your neighbors.
Make a difference.
Our November gathering will be a happy hour. We’ll be joined by Gary Skulnik, CEO of Neighborhood Sun, a community solar provider. Community solar provides the benefits of locally produced, affordable clean energy without any equipment to install or upfront fees. Anybody who pays an electric bill can subscribe to a solar project in their area, helping to build stronger communities and fight climate change
Meetings of the Montgomery County Green Democrats are open to the public.
The Montgomery County Green Democrats is a political club chartered by the Montgomery County Democratic Central Committee.
https://www.facebook.com/events/133589237301954/

The Humane Gardener
2017-11-15 19:30 - 21:00 | Historic Takoma, Inc., 7328 Carroll Avenue, Takoma Park, MD, 20912, United States
The Humane Gardener with speaker Nancy Lawson

The Takoma Horticultural Club Presents

“The Humane Gardener”
Speaker Nancy Lawson

Wednesday, November 15, 7:30 to 9:00pm
Historic Takoma, Inc., 7328 Carroll Ave., Takoma Park, MD
Did you know that most bees nest underground, not in hives? That baby birds eat caterpillars, not birdseed? That skunks are garden helpers, eating insects who eat plants? Traditional landscaping practices exploit myths about our fellow species and ignore their needs. Learn how to cultivate an ethic of compassion and a wildlife-friendly habitat instead, welcoming nature back to your own backyard.
Our guest speaker, Nancy Lawson, is the author of a new book, “The Humane Gardener: Nurturing a Backyard Habitat for Wildlife,” and a columnist for “All Animals” magazine. She will be selling and signing her book at the talk. See more details at www.humanegardener.com/the-book/
Please bring a snack to share, wear a recycled name tag and ask a friend to join you.
This event is free and open to the public.
For more information, visit http://takomahort.org

Montgomery County Solar Co-Op Info Session
2017-11-15 19:00 - 20:30 | Rockville City Hall, 111 Maryland Avenue, Rockville, MD, 20850, United States
Montgomery County Solar Co-op (2nd Round!) Info Session

by Solar United Neighbors of Maryland

Wed, November 15, 2017 • 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Rockville City Hall, 111 Maryland Ave, Rockville, Maryland 20850

We are excited announce that neighbors across Montgomery County can join the second round of the Montgomery County solar co-op. With the help of Solar United Neighbors of Marylandthis co-op will make it easer to save money on the purchase of solar panels, while building a community of local solar supporters. Join us for our first co-op information session at Rockville City Hall in Rockville, Maryland to learn about solar energy, as well as how the co-op simplifies the process of going solar while providing a discount through its bulk purchasing power.
For More Information

Symposium on Climate, Faith and Advocacy
2017-11-14 08:00 - 17:00 | Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Church, 9601 Cedar Lane, Bethesda, MD, 20814, United States
Symposium on Climate, Faith and Advocacy
Sunday, December 3 • 2:30 – 5:30 PM
Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Church, 9601 Cedar Ln, Bethesda, MD 20814
This 3 hour Symposium offers speakers and workshops from the Multi Faith Community of the Washington Metropolitan Area on fighting Climate Change. It is supported by: Interfaith Power and Light, Green Faith, Sierra Club, 350 MoCo, Green America and others.
Keynote Speaker is Rev. Fletcher Harper, Green Faith Now or Never
Workshops include:

Spirituality: presented by Rabbi David Shneyer, Am Kolel Jewish Renewal Community; Reverend Abhi Janamanchi, Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Church
How to Advocate: Emmalee June Aman, Founder & Leader Advocate, Winds of Change Advocacy
Climate and Money: Fran Teplitz, Executive Co-Director for Business, Investing & Policy, Green America
National Issues: Jeffrey Weisner, President 350MoCo
Greening your Congregations: Joelle Novey, Interfaith Power and Light; Fletcher Harper, Executive Director, Green Faith

This is a free event, reservations suggested at: info@am-kolel.org
For more information: https://cedarlane.org/event/symposium-climate-faith-and-advocacy

Wheaton Film Festival
2017-11-10 14:30 - 21:30 | Chuck Levin’s Music Center, 11151 Veirs Mill Road, Wheaton, MD, 20902, United States
Bringing Art and Culture to Wheaton!

The Third Annual Wheaton Film Festival, featuring short film screenings, informational panel discussions, door prizes, and networking events.

Friday, November 10, from 2:30 – 9:30 pm
at
Chuck Levin’s Music Center (Performance Space)
11151 Veirs Mill Road, Wheaton, MD 20902

– The festival will begin with three-panel discussions starting at 2:30 pm
– and will continue with screenings of films starting at 7 pm
– festival concludes with an awards ceremony starting at 9 pm

About 60 films were submitted for consideration to be shown at the festival, which judges narrowed down to less than a dozen films that will be screened.

There were three categories of entries: Collaborative Films, Student Films, and Main Competition

Tickets available through the website

The WFF is supported in part by the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County, Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center, and other sponsors.
The Wheaton Film Festival is produced by Arune LLC / 202-713-5297

Nature Matters Lecture Series: The Private Life of an Unloved Bird
2017-11-08 18:30 - 20:30 | Meadowside Nature Center, 5100 Meadowside Lane, Rockville, MD, 20853, United States
Nature Matters Lecture Series:
The Private Life of an Unloved Bird
Wednesday | November 8 | 6:45-8:15 p.m.
Meadowside Nature Center, Rockville
$8 Registration Required | Ages 14+
Join us for this special evening lecture series that focuses on current topics of the natural world.
Light hot and cold appetizers, prepared foods, beer and wine will be available as you mingle with
your fellow science and nature enthusiasts, followed by an engaging presentation by one of our
experts in the field.
To register

Nocturnal Neighbors Night Hike
2017-11-04 17:00 - 20:00 | MD
Nocturnal Neighbors Night Hike
Saturday, November 4 | 5 – 8 p.m.
Locust Grove Nature Center, Bethesda
$7
Join our naturalists for a night hike and see the woods transform after dark. Find out about our local nocturnal animals and visit with a barred owl. The programs ends with roasted marshmallows at the campfire ring.
REGISTER

BRT US 29 South
2017-11-01 18:30 - 20:30 | MD
BRT US 29 SOUTH
Wednesday, November 1
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Silver Spring Civic Building

Bus Rapid Transit is coming to US29 (Colesville Road.)
For more information, contact Michael Weinberger 301-917-3565
Visit us online at GetOnBoardBRT.com.

MUM's Annual Fall Fundraiser
2017-10-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Silver Spring Civic Building at Veterans Plaza, 1 Veterans Plaza, Silver Spring, MD, 20910, United States
YOU ARE INVITED!
to MUM’s Annual Fall Fundraiser
Saturday, October 28, 2017 • 7 – 9 PM
For more information and to purchase tickets

2nd Annual Energy Exploration Events — Potomac Library
2017-10-28 11:00 - 13:00 | Potomac Library, 10101 Glenolden Dr, Potomac, MD, 20854, United States
Energy Exploration Event
Saturday, October 28th 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Potomac Library, 10101 Glenolden Dr, Potomac, MD 20854
National Energy Action Month takes place every October and to commemorate this event, the Department of Environmental Protection partnered with the Department of General Services, County Libraries, and Pepco to bring Energy Exploration events to 5 libraries across the County! Though the month is over, you can still learn about how to save energy in your home through these quick tips:

Energy Efficient Appliances
Weatherizing Your Home
Switching to LEDs and Lighting
Saving Water, Energy and Money
Heating and Cooling Your Home
How the County Saves Energy in Public Buildings

These events are a collaboration between the Departments of Environmental Protection, General Services, and Library Services in which residents of all ages can participate in hands-on life-sized activities to learn about saving energy and money in their homes.
Questions or comments about these events can be sent to energy@montgomerycountymd.gov. We hope to see you there!
For more information: https://mygreenmontgomery.org/explore/

Northwest Branch Cleanup
2017-10-28 09:30 - 23:30 | Burnt Mills Park East, 10701 Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD, 20901, United States
Northwest Branch Clean up
Saturday, October 28, 9:30 – 11:30 am
Burnt Mills Park East, just south of Trader Joe’s shopping center (downstream side of Colesville Rd.)

With every rain, storm water surges down the Northwest Branch carrying trash down from all of the neighborhoods lucky enough to border the park. Sometimes the water gushes from the end of the stormdrain system, and sometimes water simply flows down the streets directly into the creek. That’s why we encourage folks to install conservation landscaping to trap as much storm water as possible and reduce runoff. And that’s also why the Neighbors of the Northwest Branch sponsors cleanups fall and spring. The accumulated trash – bottles, paper, plastic, Styrofoam, etc. – must be removed from the stream before it does further damage to this natural treasure. Not only is trash ugly to look at, it is a health hazard for wildlife…and us. And of course, trash breeds more trash.

So please join us at Burnt Mills Park East, across Colesville Rd. from the dam. We’ll provide simple instructions, tools, gloves, and bags. Please wear long sleeves, long pants, and shoes that can get muddy. Please also bring water, although water needs will be less than when it’s hot. As a special bonus, if you’ve never seen the water fall and huge boulders in the Burnt Mills section of YOUR stream, now is your chance! They are worth the visit. For an advance peek at the boulders, see the picture in the banner, taken during another fall cleanup!

Many hands make light work!

Anne Ambler
Vice President
anambler@gmail.com

OMG Paper Shredding Event
2017-10-28 09:00 - 12:00 | Silver Spring United Methodist Church, 8900 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, 20910, United States
PAPER SHREDDING EVENT
Presented by One Montgomery Green and Clean Cut Shredding
Saturday, October 28 • 9 am – 12 pm
Silver Spring United Methodist Church parking lot,
8900 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Bring all of your unwanted paper and documents to be securely shredded.
Questions: info@onemontgomerygreen.org

Birds by the Gross: October Photography Exhibit
2017-10-26 18:30 - 19:30 | Kensington Park Library, 4201 Knowles Avenue, Kensington, MD, 20895, United States
Birds by the Gross: October Photography Exhibit
October 26, 2017 • 6:30-7:30 pm
Kensington Park Library, Lower Level, 4201 Knowles Avenue, Kensington, MD 20895

One Montgomery Green Drinks Happy Hour @ Urban Winery
2017-10-26 17:30 - 20:00 | Urban Winery, 949 Bonifant Street, Silver Spring, MD, 20910, United States
One Montgomery Green Drinks Happy Hour!

Thursday, October 26 • 5:30 – 8 pm
FALL IS HERE! RAFFLE, PRIZES, GIVEAWAYS!
Join other members of the community who want to thrive in environmentally sustainable communities.

URBAN WINERY
949 Bonifant Street, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Drink Specials — Appetizers
RSVP to let us know you are coming! See you there!
Suggested Donation to One Montgomery Green: $10

Oaks Landfill Solar System Community Meeting
2017-10-23 18:30 - 20:00 | Laytonsville Elementary School, 21401 Laytonsville Road, Gaithersburg, MD, 20882, United States
Oaks Landfill Solar System Community Meeting

The County will hold a community meeting on Oct 23rd at 6:30 pm at Laytonsville Elementary School to report out and discuss the photovoltaic project that will be constructed on the Oaks Landfill. For more information, contact Michael Yambrach, 240-777-6091.

OMG Supported: 2nd Annual Energy Exploration Events — Long Branch Library
2017-10-22 14:00 - 16:00 | Long Branch Library, 8800 Garland Ave, Silver Spring, MD, 20901, United States
Energy Exploration Event
Sunday, October 22nd 2-4 p.m.
Long Branch Library, 8800 Garland Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20901
One Montgomery Green will be there to share what we are doing in the community — stop by and say hi!
National Energy Action Month takes place every October and to commemorate this event, the Department of Environmental Protection partnered with the Department of General Services, County Libraries, and Pepco to bring Energy Exploration events to 5 libraries across the County! Though the month is over, you can still learn about how to save energy in your home through these quick tips:

Energy Efficient Appliances
Weatherizing Your Home
Switching to LEDs and Lighting
Saving Water, Energy and Money
Heating and Cooling Your Home
How the County Saves Energy in Public Buildings

These events are a collaboration between the Departments of Environmental Protection, General Services, and Library Services in which residents of all ages can participate in hands-on life-sized activities to learn about saving energy and money in their homes.
Questions or comments about these events can be sent to energy@montgomerycountymd.gov. We hope to see you there!
For more information: https://mygreenmontgomery.org/explore/

2nd Annual Energy Exploration Events — Twinbrook Library
2017-10-21 11:00 - 13:00 | Twinbrook Library, 202 Meadow Hall Drive, Rockville, MD, 20852, United States
Energy Exploration Event
Saturday, October 21st 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Twinbrook Library, 202 Meadow Hall Dr, Rockville, MD 20851
National Energy Action Month takes place every October and to commemorate this event, the Department of Environmental Protection partnered with the Department of General Services, County Libraries, and Pepco to bring Energy Exploration events to 5 libraries across the County! Though the month is over, you can still learn about how to save energy in your home through these quick tips:

Energy Efficient Appliances
Weatherizing Your Home
Switching to LEDs and Lighting
Saving Water, Energy and Money
Heating and Cooling Your Home
How the County Saves Energy in Public Buildings

These events are a collaboration between the Departments of Environmental Protection, General Services, and Library Services in which residents of all ages can participate in hands-on life-sized activities to learn about saving energy and money in their homes.
Questions or comments about these events can be sent to energy@montgomerycountymd.gov. We hope to see you there!
For more information: https://mygreenmontgomery.org/explore/

The Town that Cried Avalanche — InterAct Story Theatre's Wheaton Family Theatre Series
2017-10-21 11:00 - 12:30 | Highland Elementary School, 3100 Medway Street, 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 will kick 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.
The Town that Cried Avalanche
Saturday, October 21, 2017 at Highland Elementary School
The world premiere of our brand new play for young audiences! The tiny mountain town of Avalanche, California is rocked with controversy: how can they balance the need for progress with taking care of the environment? And how can they even talk about it when everyone is mad at each other? Can they come together to save the town–before the mountain comes tumbling down? Inspired by Montpelier Elementary’s Grand Prize winning story at InterAct’s 2017 KidStory Theatre Festival. Best for ages 4 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

Celebrate Design 2017 - Montgomery County Planning Department
2017-10-19 18:30 - 21:30 | Silver Spring Civic Building at Veterans Plaza, 1 Veterans Plaza, Silver Spring, MD, 20910, United States
Celebrate Design 2017 – Montgomery County Planning Department

by Montgomery County Planning Department and AIA Potomac Valley Chapter

The Montgomery County Planning Department and AIA Potomac Valley invite you to join us in the Great Hall of the award-winning Silver Spring Civic Building for the 2017 Celebrate Design awards event.
Celebrate Design brings together urban designers, architects, landscape architects, planners, developers, builders, policymakers, elected officials, design professionals, artists and interested community members from across Montgomery County and the region for a joint presentation of the Montgomery County Planning Department’s Design Excellence Award and the AIA Potomac Valley Design Awards.
6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Opening Cocktail Reception + Networking
7:30 – 8:45 p.m.

Featured Speaker Jeffrey S. Abramson, The Tower Companies
Presentation of the Montgomery County Planning Department’s Design Excellence Award
Presentation of the AIA Potomac Valley Kea Medal and Design Awards

8:45 – 9:30 p.m.
Dessert Reception

Bethesda Green's "B Impact Initiative" Training Program
2017-10-18 09:00 - 11:00 | Bethesda Green, 4825 Cordell Avenue, Suite 200, Bethesda, 20814, United States
Bethesda Green’s “B Impact Initiative” Training Program
October 18, 9:00 to 11:00 AM
Bethesda Green, 4825 Cordell Ave, Bethesda
The Be Impact Initiative offers businesses a unique and powerful tool to benchmark, express and improve their triple bottom line impact. This program will help participating companies identify their impact, measure it over time and connect with strategic partners for growth. The October 18th event is the second of a three-part training series. Even if you missed the first training, you can catch up by contacting Kim Goddu kim@bethesdagreen.org and joining Bethesda Green for the remaining two workshops.

Community Food Rescue Food Safety and Manna Food Center Tour
2017-10-17 19:00 - 20:30 | Manna Food Center, 9311 Gaither Road, Gaithersburg, 20877, United States
Community Food Rescue Food Safety and Manna Food Center Tour
by Community Food Rescue
Tue, October 17, 2017 • 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Manna Food Center, 9311 Gaither Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Test your knowledge on food safety at home and for participating in Community Food Rescue at this food safety training. We’ll have fun quizzes, mock food safety runs, and great information for anyone engaged in food recovery including CFR food runners and food recipient organizations’ staff and volunteers. Learn more about the state of food waste, hunger, and new Montgomery County plans to feed more and waste less. Take a tour of Manna Food Center and learn how our County’s largest food recovery and distribution site provides more than four million pounds of food for families each year.
This 90-minute session will cover the basics of safe food handling and transportation Learn about the innovative programs on ending hunger and reducing waste in Montgomery County.
Click here to find out more and to sign up

Live Discussion with County Council Executive Ike Leggett
2017-10-17 13:00 - 14:00 | MD
Live Discussion with County Council Executive Ike Leggett
Residents Invited to Participate in Live Online Discussion with County Executive Ike Leggett
Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett will hold a “virtual” town hall meeting on Tuesday, October 17, from 1 to 2 p.m. County residents may submit questions to the County Executive before and during the chat at Live Discussion with Ike Leggett.
Questions and answers will be posted both during and after the chat.
For more information, call the Office of Public Information at 240-777-6507.
Media contact: Information Office, 240.777.6507

2nd Annual Energy Exploration Events — Germantown Library
2017-10-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Germantown Library, 19840 Century Blvd., Germantown, MD, 20874, United States
Energy Exploration Event
Sunday, October 15th 2-4 p.m.
Germantown Library, 19840 Century Blvd, Germantown, MD 20874
National Energy Action Month takes place every October and to commemorate this event, the Department of Environmental Protection partnered with the Department of General Services, County Libraries, and Pepco to bring Energy Exploration events to 5 libraries across the County! Though the month is over, you can still learn about how to save energy in your home through these quick tips:

Energy Efficient Appliances
Weatherizing Your Home
Switching to LEDs and Lighting
Saving Water, Energy and Money
Heating and Cooling Your Home
How the County Saves Energy in Public Buildings

These events are a collaboration between the Departments of Environmental Protection, General Services, and Library Services in which residents of all ages can participate in hands-on life-sized activities to learn about saving energy and money in their homes.
Questions or comments about these events can be sent to energy@montgomerycountymd.gov. We hope to see you there!
For more information: https://mygreenmontgomery.org/explore/

World of Montgomery Festival 2017
2017-10-15 12:00 - 16:00 | Montgomery College, 51 Mannakee St, Rockville, MD, 20850, United States
World of Montgomery Festival 2017
Sunday, October 15, 2017 | 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Montgomery College, 51 Manakee Street, Rockville, MD 20850

Join the World of Montgomery Festival on October 15, 2017 from noon to 4 p.m. at Montgomery College Rockville campus to celebrate the rich diversity of the Montgomery County through international music, food, dance, culturally authentic arts demos, hands-on activities, and more. Follow us at #worldofmontgomery.
SEE PROMOTIONAL VIDEO IN VARIOUS LANGUAGE:

Spanish: https://youtu.be/ISCakj3jxOI
English: https://youtu.be/2-y73whCjTA
Korean: https://youtu.be/rgjvdvbxYXE
Chinese: https://youtu.be/QyX0xah8u9Y
Vietnamese: https://youtu.be/mWQUpDbuIeU
French: https://youtu.be/yDpKLf3hE_s
Amharic: https://youtu.be/0stgQ-29r0M

Long Branch 5K
2017-10-15 07:30 - 09:00 | Long Branch Community Center, 8700 Piney Branch Road, Silver Spring, MD, 20901, United States
LONG BRANCH 5K
Sunday, October 15th, 7:30 a.m.
Starts at Long Branch Community Center
Race Wire will be timing the race as well as taking care of registration. To register, click here. The cost of the race: early bird $20 (before September 1, 2017). After September 1, 2017: $25. The cost of registration covers your t-shirt, as well as the timer. The same-day registration as well as post-race party will be held at the Long Branch Community Center. Local service-providers’ tables, food, and music will be provided at the event. Parking and restrooms are also located at the Long Branch Community Center… Route and more info.
