It’s Friday, April 17, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here.
1. Pedestrian Safety Art Contest deadline: Elementary schoolers have until midnight to enter the county’s annual Pedestrian Safety Art Contest. See more here
2. Acoustics and Ales: From 5-7:30 p.m., families and friends can go to the Germantown Town Center Urban Park for an evening of live music, locally-crafted brews and food. Free to attend. See more here
3. Urban Art Walk: On Saturday from 12-3 p.m., residents of all ages can join an “Urban Art Walk” event at the White Oak Community Recreation Center showcasing local artists’ work outdoors. There will also be live musical performances and an open mic session. Free to attend. See more here
4. Montgomery Hills Street Fest: On Saturday, the Montgomery Hills Street Fest takes place from 3-7 p.m. at Columbia Boulevard and Seminary Road in Silver Spring. The event features food, craft beer, games, music, and also serves to advocate for planned improvements around the Georgia Avenue corridor. Free to attend. See more here
5. The Pulse: A heated budget debate, passionate calls for school funding and the beauty of spring in full bloom — it’s all covered in the latest episode of The Pulse shot on location in Wheaton from Brookside Gardens, home of the popular Butterfly Experience attraction. Watch the full episode below:
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