5 Things to Know Today, March 3, In Montgomery County

It’s Thursday, March 3 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County.

1. Montgomery County Council: Committee meetings today, starting at 9:30 a.m.

Click here to see the full agenda.

All Committee meetings are televised live on County Cable Montgomery, streaming live at http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/council/ondemand/index.html Videos are archived and available on-demand 24 hours after the meeting concludes.

2.  Montgomery County Lynching Memorial Project: A Double Take on Lynching: Two Compelling Voices. Poet Marcia Cole and historian Susan Strasser will share perspectives on racial terror lynchings, using images and written words during this event today at 7:00 p.m.

More information here.

3. Montgomery College: Africa Unplugged is part of the World Arts Festival & Performing Arts Series sponsored by the MC Arts Institute and the Visual & Performing Arts Departments of Rockville and Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campuses.

Free event today, registration is required, click here for more information.

4. Covid-19 Memorial Week: A candlelight vigil will be held today at 7 p.m. in Wheaton.

Wheaton to Host Candlelight Vigil Honoring Lives Lost to COVID-19

5. Food Distribution: Drive-thru food distribution every Thursday from 11:00am – 1:00pm. at 14500 Layhill Rd., Silver Spring, MD 20906.

Case Manager available to assist the public with: Social services; Government assistance; SNAP/Food stamp; Mental health; COVID-19 testing and vaccination; Community clinic; Emergency rental and utilities assistance; Immigration information; Foreclosure prevention; Health insurance.

For appointment or walk-in contact Alejandra at 202-642-5316 or alejandra.merchan@cc-dc.org

And as a reminder to our loyal readers…Find the latest coronavirus news updates in Montgomery County here.

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