One Montgomery Green

Joint Speed Networking Extravaganza
2017-08-17 16:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York)
Joint Speed Networking Extravaganza
After-Hours Networking Event

In partnership with The Greater Silver Spring Chamber of Commerce
and The Greater Bethesda Chamber of Commerce
Thursday, August 17, from 4:30 to 7:30 pm
at Rosensteel Hall
9707 Rosensteel Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910
~ Complimentary Appetizers ~ Cash Bar ~
3 Chambers Together = More Connections 4 YOU
This joint speed networking extravaganza draws more than 100 guests.

4:30 – 5:15 pm: Open Networking, Complimentary Appetizers, Cash Bar
5:30 – 7:00 pm: Program Begins: One-on-One Speed Networking
Note: NO ONE will be admitted after the program begins
7:00 – 7:30 pm: Open Networking, Cash Bar

Pricing structure:
Early Bird Pricing (Ends August 11)
GSSCC, TGBCC, WKCC Members $15 / Non-Members $25
Week of the Event (August 14 – 16)
GSSCC, TGBCC, WKCC Members $20 / Non-Members $30
At the Door (Limited Admission)
GSSCC, TGBCC, WKCC Members $30 / Non-Members $40
Download AfterHours Speed Networking Aug 17 Flyer
Register and Pay online
Call 301-949-0080 for more information, or email WK Chamber.

Seminary Road Bridge Over Beltway Rehab Update
2017-08-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Silver Spring Civic Building at Veterans Plaza, 1 Veterans Plaza, Silver Spring, MD, 20910, United States
SEMINARY ROAD BRIDGE OVER BELTWAY Rehab Update

Tuesday, August 15th
Civic Building (6-8 pm)

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) has scheduled the rehabilitation of the bridge on Seminary Road over I-495.Constructed in 1964, the bridge is safe for the traveling public, but requires repairs to extend the life of the bridge. The work is scheduled to begin later this year. … More.
MORE INFO: Ms. Dipa Patel, MDOT SHA Project Manager Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration 707 North Calvert Street, MS C-203 Baltimore, MD 21202 Email: dpatel2@sha.state.md.usPhone: 410-545-8067

Energy Express at Rockville Memorial Library
2017-08-15 14:00 - 15:00
Energy Express at Your Local Library

Energy Express is an education workshop tailored to elementary students who love science. During each workshop, kids will learn the basics of renewable energy (solar + wind) and then build their own renewable energy powered device: a SunZoon Lite Solar Car or a Wind Generator II.
Each Energy Express is 60 minutes in length and is led by staff from the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection.
This summer, Energy Express is partnering with the Montgomery County Public Library with workshops happening across the County. Registration is required and must be completed through the Public Libraries website.

https://mygreenmontgomery.org/energyexpress/

Energy Express at Potomac Library
2017-08-15 11:00 - 12:00

Donate Recyclables to Wheaton Arts Parade
2017-08-12 09:00 - 12:00 | The Art Factory (Wheaton Mall next to AMC Cinemas), 11006 Veirs Mill Road, Wheaton, MD, 20902, United States
Help Us Make Parade Art from Your Recyclable Donations!
We need clean and gently used materials to make floats, masks, puppets and other art objects for the Wheaton Arts Parade and Festival.

DONATIONS:
Materials can include, but are not limited to, bottle caps, clean and unbroken glass bottles, clean metal cans of all sizes, foam, and fabric. Please bring your materials to the Art Factory (11006 Veirs Mill Rd, Wheaton, MD 20902—next to the AMC Cinema, Wheaton Mall)

Saturday, August 12th from 9am to noon.

Questions? info@onemontgomerygreen.org
If you’d like to volunteer in any way to make the Wheaton Arts Parade and Festival a great success and fun for all, please visit www.wheatonartsparade.com/news

Clean, Green, and Groovy
2017-08-12 08:30 - 10:00 | Takoma Langley Crossroads community, 6900 New Hampshire Ave, Takoma Park, MD, United States
CLEAN, GREEN, and GROOVY
Saturday, August 12
Calling All Volunteers!

Join us to keep Takoma Park “Clean, Green and Groovy” at the Takoma Langley Crossroads’ community cleanup day on Saturday, August 12th from 8:30-10:00am starting at 6900 New Hampshire Ave.
Volunteers will pick up litter and recyclables along sidewalks of New Hampshire Ave between East-West Highway and University Blvd in the Takoma Langley Crossroads.
More: Questions? Contact: Melanie Isis misis@takomalangley.org.

Montgomery County Agricultural Fair
2017-08-11 - 2017-08-19 | Montgomery County Agricultural Center, 501 Perry Parkway, Gaithersburg, 20877, United States
The Annual County Fair is Back!

Friday, August 11 – Sunday, August 20
at the Montgomery County Agricultural Center
501 Perry Parkway, Gaithersburg, MD 20877

Since 1949 the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair, the largest county fair in the State of Maryland, has been a showcase of farm life in Montgomery County.

This week-long county fair is a family event with carnival rides, live animals, a variety of entertainment, food and fun activities for all ages.
Visit website

Energy Express at Kensington Park Library
2017-08-08 14:00 - 15:00

Energy Express at Gaithersburg Library
2017-08-08 11:00 - 12:00

Energy Express at Aspen Hill Library
2017-08-03 11:00 - 12:00

Energy Express at Twinbrook Library
2017-08-01 14:00 - 15:00

Energy Express at Olney Library
2017-08-01 11:00 - 12:00

Organizing Your Block
2017-07-29 10:00 - 14:30
Organizing Your Block
Do you want to be a part of bettering your neighborhood?
Are you interested in taking on a leadership role in your neighborhood or a neighborhood project, but don’t know where to start?
Do you want to connect with people in other neighborhoods who are working on similar issues or projects?
A half day workshop will be held, to talk about asset based organizing – help people look through a positive lens, at their community.
In this workshop, you will learn about tools and information needed to effectively problem solve in your neighborhood.
Will practice skills for

Training on door knocking
Initial engagement – one on one relationship building
How to effectively run a group or house meeting
Planning a neighborhood action

Held on Saturday July 29th, It is a 4 ½ (10 AM to 2:30) hour workshop. FREE. And lunch will be provided.
It is at the Ballroom at Wheaton-Glenn (1400 Arcola Ave) close to downtown Wheaton Business district. (2nd floor of Wheaton Volunteer Rescue Squad)
Please register with Amy by calling or e-mailing at amarcus@mhpartners.org, 301.812.4133.

OMG EVENT: OMGreen Drinks Happy Hour – July 2017
2017-07-27 17:30 - 20:00 | The Limerick Pub, 11301 Elkin Street, Wheaton, MD, 20902, United States
Eat, Drink and Be Green
Thursday, July 27 • 5:30 – 8 pm
The Limerick Pub, 11301 Elkin Street, Wheaton, MD 20902

Join other members of the community who want to thrive in environmentally sustainable communities.
Guest Speaker: Kit Gage “Backyard Water Conservation”
Past president, Friends of Sligo Creek, and current advocacy director and board member. Master Watershed Steward, founder of the National Capital Region Watershed Stewards Academy, and first co-director. Horticulture certificate, Graduate School USA. Active in Stormwater Partners and Takoma Horticultural Club. Formerly long time director of Defending Dissent Foundation will be on hand to talk about the Friends of Sligo Creek Stormwater Committee’s work in neighborhoods and with MoCo DEP on their Green Streets and RainScapes programs–as well backyard tips for water conservation and watershed health. Garden adviser: www.kitgage.com
RSVP to let us know you are coming! See you there!

Bethesda Green Be Green Hub Speaker Lunch
2017-07-27 12:00 - 13:30 | Bethesda Green, 4825 Cordell Avenue, Suite 200, Bethesda, 20814, United States
Be Green Hub Speaker Lunch with Seth Goldman

This Thursday, July 27, 12-1:30pm, Bethesda Green co-founder Seth Goldman, the co-founder of Honest Tea and now Executive Chairman of Beyond Meat, will be sharing his tips for building a successful fundraising pitch deck, using his own from Beyond Meat as a case study. Learn what it takes from one of the region’s preeminent entrepreneurs, now growing his second business, to make a successful first impression. Lunch will be provided, and will include Beyond Meat and Honest Tea! Only a few spots left, so get your tickets today! http://bpt.me/2965514

Energy Express at Damascus Library
2017-07-25 14:30 - 15:30

Citizenship Fair in Wheaton
2017-07-22 09:00 - 12:00 | Mid-County Regional Services Center, 11435 Grandview Ave, Wheaton, Maryland, 20902
Citizenship Fair

Saturday, July 22, 2017
9 am – 12 pm

Mid-County Regional Services Center
2424 Reedie Drive
Wheaton, MD 20902
Register Now! Call 240-560-2272

Montgomery County Farm Tour
2017-07-22 - 2017-07-23
28th annual Farm Tour and Harvest Sale – Brochure
Saturday July 22nd and Sunday July 23rd – 2017!
For the 28th consecutive year, the Montgomery County Office of Agriculture will give County residents a firsthand look at the beauty, value, prevalence and importance of the many farms that exist right in their midst.
The Montgomery County Farm Tour and Harvest Sale, which happens July 22-23, allows visitors to take self-guided tours of 17 farms in Montgomery County. Producing everything from strawberries to beer, organizers say these farms—many of which are situated in the County’s 93,000-acre agricultural reserve—are an important part of the County’s past and present.

2017 A Midsummer Night's Green
2017-07-20 17:30 - 21:30 | Arena Stage, 1101 6th Street, SW, Washington, DC, 20024, United States
USGBC National Capital Region 2017 A Midsummer Night’s Green

by USGBC National Capital Region

Thu, July 20, 2017, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM EDT

Arena Stage, 1101 6th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20024

For sixteen years running, USGBC National Capital Region‘s A Midsummer Night’s Green celebration has been the premier summer social event of the DC area green building community. Join us this year at the Arena Stage for an evening of great company, delicious hors d’oeuvres, and an open beer and wine bar, as we recognize the best of the best in sustainable building with our Community Leader Awards. Proceeds from this event support our local education, advocacy, and volunteer efforts.
For more information on this event, please visit our webpage.

Energy Express at Maggie Nightingale Library (Poolesville)
2017-07-18 14:30 - 15:30

Energy Express at Germantown Library
2017-07-18 11:00 - 12:00

Wheaton Woods Green Streets Community Walks
2017-07-15 09:00 - 14:00
Wheaton Woods Green Streets Community Walks
Green Streets are County‐maintained landscaping amenities on County right‐of‐way that help water quality.
Community Walk, Saturday, July 15th
Morning Walk – Meet at 9:00am (see map)
Afternoon Walk – Meet at 1:00pm (see map)
Join County staff for a discussion of draft designs.
We Want to Hear From You!
For more information, contact Christy Ciarametaro at 240‐777‐7720
email: CLC@montgomerycountymd.gov
www.montgomerycountymd.gov/restorationprojects & Click “Wheaton Woods”

Watch our Green Streets Video: http://tinyurl.com/mcgreenstreet
http://files.constantcontact.com/7f79d8b8201/6f766fbb-6005-4bb0-98da-91e5b5b9ebc0.pdf

Bus Rapid Transit US29 Central Corridor Advisory Committee Meeting
2017-07-13 06:30 - 20:30 | Silver Spring Methodist Church, 33 University Blvd., E, Silver Spring, MD, 20901, United States
BRT US29 Central Corridor Advisory Committee Meeting
Regular meeting. On Thursday, July 13 th , 2017, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM, the twelfth CAC meeting will take place at the following location:

Silver Spring Methodist Church, Parlor Room
33 University Blvd. E.
Silver Spring, MD 20901

Preliminary agenda of the meeting can be found in the Meeting Documents section below.
http://montgomerycountymd.gov/BRT/us29central.html

Kemp Mill Urban Park Reopening Celebration
2017-07-12 18:00 - 20:30
Kemp Mill Urban Park Reopening Celebration
Please join Montgomery Parks for the reopening of
Kemp Mill Urban Park, 1200 Arcola Avenue, Wheaton, MD, on
Wednesday, July 12, 2017 from 6 – 8:30 p.m.
Family-friendly activities including Corn Hole, Pop-Up Tennis, Sidewalk Chalk, Large Games and Giveaways!
Brief remarks at 6:30 followed by a ribbon cutting ceremony.

The newly renovated Kemp Mill Urban Park is now open to the public.
Originally developed in the 1960’s, Kemp Mill Urban Park was widely praised for its innovative, contemporary design. Located at the intersection of Arcola Avenue and Lamberton Drive, the park sits on more than 2.7 acres in the Kemp Mill neighborhood of Wheaton and includes a large water feature, playground, basketball court, benches, and several mature trees.
In February 2016, the entire park was closed for renovations to improve the park amenities. Work is including an update to the water feature, expanding the playground, a basketball court, and an observation deck. Work was substantially complete in May 2017 and open for public use. Staff will be scheduling final touches and modifications over the next several months with minimal impact. Details of the project and a timeline can be found here.
http://www.montgomeryparks.org/parks-and-trails/kemp-mill-urban-park/

Energy Express at Marilyn Praisner Library
2017-07-11 11:00 - 12:00

EESI Expo & Policy Forum
2017-07-11 09:30 - 16:30 | Rayburn House Office Building, C Street SE and South Capitol Street, Washington, DC, United States
20th Annual Congressional Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency EXPO + Forum
Tuesday, July 11, 2017 • 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Rayburn House Office Building, C Street SE and South Capitol Street, Washington DC
Exhibits: Rayburn Foyer, Rayburn Gold Room (2168)
Forum: Rayburn Room 2103
C Street SE and South Capitol Street

When
Where
Congressional Speakers
Forum Schedule
Exhibitors
Attend the Expo
Livecast
Host
Co-Hosts
Sponsors
For more information

The Expo is open to the public and free for attendees.
Room 2103 in the Rayburn Building, where the forum will take place, seats 45—seating will be first come, first served.
The 20th Annual Congressional Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency EXPO and Policy Forum will bring together 40 businesses, trade associations, and government agencies to showcase renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies. In every state across the country, these technologies are having a significant impact in business development and job creation in the manufacturing, transmission, power, transportation, and building sectors.
The Expo is being held in cooperation with the bipartisan House Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Caucus and the Senate Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Caucus.

For more information: http://www.eesi.org/briefings/view/expo2017

Bus Rapid Transit US29 South Corridor Advisory Committee Meeting
2017-07-10 18:30 - 20:30 | Silver Spring Civic Building at Veterans Plaza, 1 Veterans Plaza, Silver Spring, MD, 20910, United States
BRT US29 South Corridor Advisory Committee Meeting
Regular meeting. On Monday, July 10th 2017, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM, the twelfth CAC meeting will take place at the following location.

Silver Spring Civic Center, Spring Room
1 Veterans Place
Silver Spring, MD 20910

Preliminary agenda of the meeting can be found in the Meeting Documents section below.
http://montgomerycountymd.gov/BRT/us29south.html

Silver Spring Arts & Crafts Summer Fair
2017-07-09 14:00 - 20:00 | Silver Spring Civic Building at Veterans Plaza, 1 Veterans Plaza, Silver Spring, MD, 20910, United States
Silver Spring Arts & Crafts Summer Fair
Sunday, July 9th at the Veterans Plaza in Silver Spring, MD, we are bringing you the annual Silver Spring Arts & Crafts Summer Fair.
Come from 2:00pm – 8:00pm to see over 60 Arts & Crafts, Food and Dessert Vendors, while enjoying a beautiful cultural dance show with performances from different countries around the world!
For kids, we will have a mobile spa for girls (yay!!), a henna artist, as well as an author for children’s books who will read them some beautiful stories and also give autographs! 🙂

Come spend an awesome Sunday funday at the Veterans Plaza – Free Admission to the event!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/silver-spring-arts-crafts-summer-fair-tickets-32943575120?aff=es2

4th of July Fireworks
2017-07-04 19:30 - 22:00 | Albert Einstein High School, 11135 Newport Mill Road, Kensington, MD, 20895, United States
Mid-County Sparkles on July 4th at Albert Einstein High School

The 4th of July fireworks event will be held at Einstein High School again this year. The same roads will be closed and each closure listed below will be manned by a uniformed presence (either Police, Crossing Guards, County Security, Wheaton Safe Team members, and/or contract security). If you are expecting company for the fireworks – please ask your neighbors, relatives, and guests to be in the neighborhoods no later than 7:00 pm. The barricades will go up at 7:00 pm. sharp. If there are emergency situations or folks living in the neighborhood who must enter or exit after the barricades have been erected, they may be asked to show the person staffing the barricade identification (i.e., a driver’s license) in order to allow entrance onto their street.

Any neighborhoods/streets planning on holding block parties will need to apply for a block party permit. I have attached a copy for convenience.
Following is the list of road closures. We are hoping you will share this information with your neighbors.

There will be no parking allowed on Newport Mill Road after 6:00 p.m. on July 3rd
At 7:00 p.m. Newport Mill Road will become a one-way road (eastbound) and will close to all traffic when the fireworks begin at approximately 9:15 p.m.
Over 14 Ride-On buses are scheduled for the evening to provide continuous shuttle service from Westfield Mall (at the North Building and this is where most folks park). The shuttle buses will begin at 6:15 p.m. and will continue to run until we have cleared the crowd at the end of the event.
Norris Drive will be used to stage approximately half of the emergency equipment on site (the remaining equipment will be placed throughout the fallout area on the Einstein School property. The equipment is using Norris Drive to allow them to easily respond to other calls in the area that evening.

Road Closures-Please Plan Accordingly!

Newport Mill and College View (both sides)

Newport Mill and Kenton
Newport Mill and Mapleview
Newport Mill and Stark
Newport Mill and Astoria
Newport Mill and Lund
Newport Mill and Madison
Newport Mill and Murdock
Newport Mill and Anderson
Newport Mill and Denfield
Newport Mill and Nimitz
Newport Mill and Lawrence
Kensington Blvd. at Einstein High School
University Blvd. and Lawrence
University Blvd. and Madison
University Blvd. and West
University Blvd. and Hillsdale
Unviersity Blvd. and Valley View
University Blvd. and Midvale
Upton and East Avenue
Upton and Chevy Chase Bank
East Avenue – just past the McDonald’s
Hillsdale at Parking Lot
Veirs Mill median at Norris Drive
Veirs Mill and Norris Drive
Veirs Mill and Schoolhouse Court (both entrances)
Veirs Mill and College View Drive

At the end of the fireworks, Newport Mill Road will become a “Pedestrian Safety Zone” and all traffic will be held until pedestrians have cleared the area. Shuttle buses will begin to run once the Police have deemed it safe to do so.
Handicapped/disabled parking will be available at the Einstein High School parking lot. However, folks parking there will need to realize they may be held in the parking lot following the event due to the “Pedestrian Safety Zone”.

As in the years past, we want to make this a safe, enjoyable event for the folks coming from surrounding areas as well as for those who live in the immediate area. The activities at Einstein HS begin at 7:30 p.m. (music, food).

Join family, friends and neighbors for a fun evening and great fireworks! Please contact Trish Gill if you have any questions at 240-777-6828 or trish.gill@montgomerycountymd.gov. For more information go to montgomerycountymd.gov/rec.

P.S. RAIN DATE: In the event of rain, fireworks only will take place on Wednesday July 5th. There will be no entertainment, buses or road closures.

Other 4th of July events

2017 Green Awards Nomination Deadline June 30
2017-06-30
Bethesda Magazine & Bethesda Green’s 2017 Green Awards
Celebrate Creative Change: Do you know a Green Champion?
Creating a sustainable economy can only happen if we all commit to create change in our personal lives, our households, our neighborhoods, and our places of work. Change and impact takes perseverance often rooted and enhanced by “thinking outside of the box”. This is often the story behind the Green Champions of this region.
Storytelling is the oldest and most effective form of communication. The Bethesda Magazine Green Awardees will tell our green community their stories at the Bethesda Green 2017 Gala – in celebration! Save the Date: October 12th at the Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club.
We seek your help to find Green Award nominees. The nominating window is open from now until June 30th.
Nominations are being accepted for the 2017 Bethesda Magazine Green Awards, held in partnership with Bethesda Green. The Green Awards recognize businesses, non-profits, communities, schools and individuals that are leading the fight to protect the environment.
Click here to read about last year’s winners.
Winners will be profiled in the November/December issue of Bethesda Magazine and recognized at the Bethesda Green Gala! Winners will be notified in July. The Bethesda Green Gala is on October 12 at the Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club.
Nominations are being accepted in three categories:
1. Innovation Award
A business whose primary focus is developing green products and/or services that is having, or is poised to have, a significant and measurable impact on sustainability either locally or on a broader scale.
2. Leading by Example Award
A business, non-profit, faith-based organization or school that is having a significant and measurable impact on sustainability through its own green practices.
3. Individual Leadership Award
An individual who is having a significant and measurable impact on sustainability through his/her professional leadership and/or personal behavior.
Eligibility
To be considered, businesses, non-profit organizations, community groups and schools must be based in Montgomery County, Maryland or Upper Northwest Washington, D.C. (ZIP Codes 20015 and 20016). Individuals must have their primary residence in the above areas.
The deadline for nominations is Friday, June 30 at 5 p.m.

Nominate a Green Champion
