It’s Wednesday, June 21, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County.
1. How Freedom Came to Maryland: At 7 p.m., learn how emancipation in Maryland differed from other states. Peerless Rockville presents a Juneteenth program at Jerusalem-Mt. Pleasant UMC. Admission is free but registration is required. Learn more.
Learn how emancipation in Maryland differed from other states Wednesday, June 21 at 7 p.m. Peerless Rockville presents a Juneteenth program at Jerusalem-Mt. Pleasant UMC in Rockville. Admission is free but registration is required. https://t.co/0NCj0Ydwgf
— Montgomery Community Media (@mymcmedia) June 20, 2023
2. Council Community Meeting: From 7-8:30 p.m., the county council will hold a community conversation at Weller Road Elementary School in Silver Spring as well as virtually on Zoom.
The Montgomery County Council will hold a Community Conversation on Wednesday, June 21 from 7-8:30 p.m. at Weller Road Elementary School in Silver Spring and virtually on Zoom.https://t.co/bIFDnYK1uU
— Montgomery Community Media (@mymcmedia) June 20, 2023
3. Summer Solstice Walk: From 6:30-8 p.m., residents can join the Summer Solstice Guided Labyrinth Walk and Campfire at Locust Grove Nature Center in Bethesda. The event is appropriate for adults and children. The fee is $6 and registration is required.
Kick off the summer just right on Wednesday, June 21, by surrounding yourself with nature's beauty as you explore our labyrinth, make music with natural instruments, and enjoy roasting marshmallows by the fire.
For more information and registration: https://t.co/BqEdi8SXuS pic.twitter.com/Ut7DQDyrBq— Montgomery Parks (@MontgomeryParks) June 15, 2023
4. Food Resources: See food giveaway events today in Montgomery County.
5. ICYMI: The county hosted its 26th Juneteenth celebration on Saturday at BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown.
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