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5 Things to Know Today, Aug. 15, In Montgomery County

It’s Tuesday, Aug. 15, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County.

1. Free School Immunizations: Tdap (tetanus-diphtheria-attenuated pertussis) and meningococcal-meningitis (MCV4) for students entering grades 7 to 12 at 2000 Dennis Ave, Silver Spring from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. No appointment needed.  A parent or designated adult must be present. Bring a copy of the student’s immunization record to the clinic.

For more information, call the Immunization Program at 240-777-1050 or School Health Services at 240-777-1550.

County Offers Vaccination Clinics for Students Heading Back to School

2. Tax-Free Week: From August 13-19, Marylanders don’t have to pay the state’s 6% sales tax on qualifying clothing and footwear under $100 and get the first $40 of any backpack purchase tax-free, according to the Maryland Comptroller.

Maryland’s Week-Long Tax-Free Holiday Returns

3. Purple Line Phase III Grants: Montgomery County will be offering funding support for independently owned and operated businesses with 20 or fewer employees impacted by the Purple Line construction through Phase III of its Purple Line Light rail grants program. Eligible businesses can start submitting applications on Aug. 15.

For more information, click here. 

4. HHS Navigation Program: Appointments for help with public benefits from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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.

For additional information click here.

5. (ICYMI): The Montgomery County Agricultural Fair opened Friday for its 74th season.

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