Today is Thursday, Oct. 15, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County:
1.COVID-19 Virtual Media Briefing: Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, Office of Emergency Management Director, Dr. Earl Stoddard, and Dr. Gilberto Zelaya from the Montgomery County Board of Elections will host a virtual media briefing today at 12:30 to provide COVID-19 public health and voting updates. Click here for more details.
County Executive @Marc_Elrich, @ReadyMontgomery Director Dr. Earl Stoddard and Dr. Gilberto A. Zelaya II from @777Vote will host a virtual media briefing at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15 to provide updates. Watch live @CountyCableMoCo. Details: https://t.co/b3kNFVhac9 pic.twitter.com/CrwVR2hZMa
— Montgomery County MD (@MontgomeryCoMD) October 14, 2020
2. Free COVID-19 Testing: Montgomery County is offering free coronavirus testing at six clinics today. Check here for a list of times and locations.
3. Virtual Accountability Forum: The Black and Brown Coalition is hosting a virtual forum tonight titled “Seeking Accountability on Promises Made to Black and Brown Children.” Hear from public officials, students, and parents on achieving equity for underserved Black, Brown, and low-income children. Public officials, parents, and students will also speak about the impact of distance learning and the challenges related to the recovery of learning loss due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here to RSVP for the event on Zoom.
TOMORROW (10/15), 7 P.M.: Don't miss the @BandBCoalition's virtual forum on achieving equity for Black and Brown students, the impact of distance learning, and challenges related to the recovery of learning loss due to the pandemic. RSVP: https://t.co/Pgdk1WVCK8 pic.twitter.com/y6KRGgppEs
— MCPS-TV (@MCPSTV) October 14, 2020
4. New Street Hockey Court: The new Street Hockey/Futsal Court at Dewey Local Park and the In-line Skate Park at Ridge Road Recreational Park are available for practices. Click here for more information on how to reserve a spot.
Keep your team in shape and skills sharp!
Our NEW street hockey/futsal court at Dewey Local Park and inline skate park at Ridge Road Recreational Park are now available for inline hockey and futsal practices.
Book now: 301.495.2525 or https://t.co/Og1fBUz6yW. pic.twitter.com/hfwytM4kXA
— Montgomery Parks (@MontgomeryParks) October 14, 2020
5. Senior Planet Montgomery: Senior Planet Montgomery continues to offer free Zoom classes to senior residents. Today’s classes include “Finding Purpose, Wellness, and Community After 60” and “Morning Stretch.”
💻 Senior Planet Montgomery, a technology training program designed for County learners 60 and older, is offering free online classes this week that focus on how to thrive at home. Learn more: https://t.co/oIjIicK5mO. pic.twitter.com/N0cLL0fyvV
— Montgomery County MD (@MontgomeryCoMD) October 12, 2020
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