Montgomery County’s public cable television stations on Sunday, November 11 and Monday, November 12 will broadcast a 13-hour marathon tribute to veterans to help in the County’s recognition of Veterans Day. The tribute will include the first-ever broadcast of extended interviews with 14 local veterans from World War II.
County Cable Montgomery (Channel 6 on Comcast and RCN, Channel 30 on Verizon) will begin broadcasting the tribute each day at 9:30 a.m. and continue to 10:30 p.m.
The marathon will open with the rebroadcast of the September 19 event in Silver Spring in which Montgomery County saluted area World War II veterans and will continue at 11:20 a.m. each day with the series of interviews with World War II veterans. The tribute will conclude with a contrast of generations as Montgomery College student Alex Cole interviews veteran Dee Paris, 97, whose World War II experiences include being a tank commander in the Battle of the Bulge.
The marathon is a cooperative production of the County’s PEG (Public-Education-Government) organization of public cable television stations.
See more details and check the viewing schedule for individual interviews.
Seminar on Legal Process of Separation and Divorce
Two seminars – one in English and one in Spanish - that focus on the legal process of separation and divorce in Montgomery County will be held on Thursday, November 15 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Rockville Memorial Library, 21 Maryland Ave.
Entitled “When a Marriage Ends: Financial, Property and Practical Issues Both Wife and Husband Must Consider,” the programs will include topics such as: grounds for divorce; types of divorce; what to expect in court and alternatives to court; alimony; domestic violence; and child custody.
The seminar is presented by the Montgomery County Commission for Women in partnership with the Bar Association of Montgomery County, Family Law Section; the Montgomery County Women’s Bar Association; and the Montgomery County Divorce Roundtable.
The fee is $10 per seminar if pre-registering and $15 at the door. To pre-register, go to http://divorcelawseminar2.eventbrite.com/.
For more information, call 240-777-8300.
Intercounty Connector Bike and Pedestrian Path Information Available Online
Information about bicycle and pedestrian paths near the Intercounty Connector (ICC)/MD 200 is now available on the ICC's Project Website. Maps indicating current trails and trails expected to be completed by Montgomery and Prince George’s counties at a later date are included.
The counties are still developing some segments of the bicycle/pedestrian plan. Once completed, the ICC bicycle/pedestrian route will allow cyclists to travel from the Shady Grove Metrorail station to the Muirkirk Commuter Rail Station.
Home Savers: A Specialized Foreclosure Prevention Program
Low- to moderate-income families in Montgomery County who are having trouble paying condo/HOA fees or seniors with reverse mortgages who are struggling to pay their property taxes should know about the Home Savers program.
Sponsored by Asian-American Homeownership Counseling, Inc., Home Savers rescues homes from foreclosure due to homeowners condo/HOA fees or property tax defaults.
See information flyer.
Residents with questions should speak with a counselor -- or sign up for an orientation session -- by calling 301-760-7636 or emailing counseling@aa-hc.org.
The Season of Giving: Volunteer Opportunities Abound
The holiday season is a time of giving and receiving. But for many of our neighbors in Montgomery County, the need is great but the “receiving” may be sparse. That’s why there’s no time like the present to give of your time and volunteer to help ensure that those less fortunate have a bright holiday season.If you have a few spare moments and want to volunteer in the weeks ahead, check out the Volunteer Center website that will lead you to wide variety of opportunities for all ages and interests during the holidays…and beyond.
Volunteer. It’s time well spent.
Consumer Protection Wants You to Know about…Safely Shopping Online
With the coming of another holiday season, shopping online or by phone is a convenient way to buy gifts and never leave home. However, the Office of Consumer Protection reminds residents that buying online is also a convenient opportunity for scammers to take advantage of consumers. When shopping, do business only with companies you know to be legitimate. Don’t give out personal information such as your social security number on websites. Make sure to keep a record of your purchase, and print out the confirmation page after a sale. Take advantage of item tracking, and be aware of the merchant’s return policy.
Learn more.