It’s Monday, June 2. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here.
1. 6th District Police Station: The grand opening with ribbon cutting ceremony for the new 6th district police station takes place today at noon. Serving the Gaithersburg and Montgomery Village communities, the new 6th District Police Station will replace an outdated facility with a new, sustainably designed, energy-efficient building.
2. Municipal Monday:
- Gaithersburg: The mayor and council meet at 7:30 p.m. View agenda
- Rockville: The mayor and council meet at 5:30 p.m. View agenda
3. Celebrate Pride Month: June is a month-long observance dedicated to celebrating the contributions of the LGBTQ+ community and coincides with the anniversary of the 1969 Stonewall riots, a series of gay liberation protests. Tomorrow, county leaders will raise the Pride flag at the Executive Office Building in Rockville. Find more events during the month.
4. Creative Gardening Solutions Class: Brookside Gardens gardening class today from 10 a.m. to noon. Learn to layer plants to create dynamic landscapes. Learn how to make a small yard feel big with innovative uses of garden beds and plant selections. You will enjoy examples of creative gardening solutions that leverage a myriad of containers to liven up garden spaces. This is an offsite class and requires registration. Cost is $25. Register here.
5. Bethesda Big Train: For residents who love baseball and want to enjoy games closer to home, the Bethesda Big Train team kicks off a new season next week at Shirley Povich Field. MCM spoke with Bruce Adams, Big Train Founder and President. Read article.
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