Here’s what’s happening today, Friday, May 9, and this weekend in Montgomery County:
1. Council Meetings: The Montgomery County Council continues its budget work at 1:30 p.m. in the third-floor hearing room. View the agenda. Watch the session live on the Council’s website, YouTube, Facebook Live, or County Cable Montgomery — or below.
2. Weekend Events Guide: Still making plans? Check out our roundup of 10 must-see events, including art shows, outdoor concerts, and chalk murals.
May 9–11 Weekend Roundup of Things To Do in Montgomery County
3. Planning Academy Applications Due: Interested in how land use decisions are made? Apply for the first Community Planning Academy class, starting in June. The deadline to express interest is today, May 9.
4. Safety Day: Montgomery County’s Department of Transportation and MCPS will host a free, family-friendly Safety Day on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Carver Educational Services Center in Rockville (850 Hungerford Drive). The event features interactive exhibits focused on driver, bicycle, and pedestrian safety.
5. Fallen Heroes: On Wednesday, police officers who died in the line of duty were honored during the County Police Department’s annual Fallen Heroes Memorial Service.
And One More Thing: Action Youth Media presents the annual Montgomery County Youth Media Festival on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at AFI Silver Theatre in Silver Spring, showcasing student-produced films and media projects. Learn more.
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