It’s Monday, May 12. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here.
1. Council Meets: The County Council meets today at 2 p.m. for an overview of County government revenues and expenditures. Councilmembers will continue work on the FY2025 operating budget and the capital improvements program. View the agenda. Learn more. Watch the meeting live below.
2. Free Job Networking Workshop Tonight: From Handshake to Hired: The Power of Networking is a free virtual workshop at 7 p.m. offering practical tips on how to build relationships and land job opportunities. Learn online and in-person networking strategies from career experts. Register here.
3. Municipal Monday:
- Gaithersburg: The mayor and council hold a work session at 7:30 p.m. View agenda
- Rockville: The mayor and council meet at 5:30 p.m. View agenda
4. Student Wins Congressional Art Award: Katherine Xue, a junior at Richard Montgomery High School, won first place in Rep. Jamie Raskin’s (D-District 8) 2025 Congressional Art Competition. About 60 pieces out of more than 150 submissions are on display at VisArts in Rockville. Raskin hosted a reception Thursday to announce the winners. Read more.
5. Gaithersburg Book Festival in May 17: Mayor Jud Ashman invites the community to attend the Gaithersburg Book Festival this Saturday at Bohrer Park. The event features 130+ authors, workshops, and children’s activities. Learn more
And One More Thing: Registration for county summer recreation programs opens tomorrow, Tuesday, May 13.
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