Here’s what’s happening today, Friday, May 16, and this weekend in Montgomery County:
1. Lynching Commemoration Ceremony: County Executive Marc Elrich will join the Commission on Remembrance and Reconciliation today at 10 a.m. at the County’s lynching commemorization site in Rockville. Dr. Robbie Legg, a Montgomery County native and descendant of one of the perpetrators of the 1896 lynching of Sidney Randolph, will deliver a keynote address. The ceremony takes place at the Council Office Building, 100 Maryland Ave.
2. Weekend Events Guide: Still making plans? Check out our roundup of 10 must-see events, including art shows, outdoor festivals, and cultural celebrations.
May 16–18 Weekend Roundup of Things To Do in Montgomery County
3. Free Expungement Clinic: The Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office, Mr. Calvary Baptist Church, Legal Aid and the Public Defender’s Office will host a free expungement clinic on Saturday, May 17, in Rockville.
4. Gaithersburg Book Festival: One of the region’s premier literary events returns Saturday, May 17, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Bohrer Park in Gaithersburg. Meet acclaimed authors, attend panel discussions, and enjoy activities for all ages. Admission and parking are free.
5. MSI’s Inaugural Soccer FunFest: Montgomery Soccer Inc. invites the community to its first Soccer FunFest on Sunday, May 18 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Walt Whitman High School in Bethesda.
And One More Thing: The annual Laytonsville Community Parade kicks off Saturday, May 17 at 11 a.m., rain or shine. The Laytonsville Lions Club and the Town of Laytonsville sponsor the event. After the parade, family fun continues with a Fun Run and Spring Festival at Laytonsville Elementary School. The Lions Community Outreach Foundation’s Mobile Health Unit will offer free health screenings, including vision, hearing, eye pressure, and preschool vision checks.
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