It’s Wednesday, March 8, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County.
1. Community Talk on Opioid Prevention: A parent and community talk focused on opioid prevention will be held at 6 p.m. at Gaithersburg High School. According to the City of Gaithersburg, the talk will be led by Tony Hoffman, former professional BMX racer, U.S. Olympic coach and person in long-term recovery.
2. Food Resources: See food giveaway events today in Montgomery County.
3. Relief Fund: Montgomery Housing Partnership (MHP) continues to manage a donation fund for residents displaced by a high-rise apartment fire in downtown Silver Spring.
A Feb. 18 fire at the Arrive high-rise apartment complex on Georgia Avenue in downtown Silver Spring resulted in one fatality and injuries to multiple residents, as well as the displacement of hundreds of residents.
Donate here to help ➡️ https://t.co/voaCifb2rd pic.twitter.com/gLIZpcjOyS
— Montgomery County DHHS (@MoCoDHHS) March 7, 2023
4. Libraries: Check out programs offered today with Montgomery County Public Libraries.
5. ICYMI: While the majority of Montgomery County councilmembers still want to ban the sale and use of gas leaf blowers, it apparently will take longer for that to happen.
And One More Thing: Residents are encouraged to stay current on changing weather conditions by signing up for ‘Alert Montgomery.’
And as a reminder to our loyal readers…Find the latest coronavirus news updates in Montgomery County here.
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