Westfield Wheaton (Wheaton Plaza), 11160 Veirs Mill Rd. Noon to 5 p.m. Free. The festival showcases the rich diversity of the County through food, music, dance, traditional arts and hands-on projects for children and families. Get more details.
September 27, 2013
October 20 – The World of Montgomery Festival
Westfield Wheaton (Wheaton Plaza), 11160 Veirs Mill Rd. Noon to 5 p.m. Free. The festival showcases the rich diversity of the County through food, music, dance, traditional arts and hands-on projects for children and families. Get more details.
September 11, 2013
Statement of Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett Regarding Anniversary of September 11, 2001
Twelve years ago today, a terrorist attack on our nation forever changed how Americans view the world. I will never forget the horror and disbelief of that day as the tragic events unfolded that resulted in so many lost lives.
September 11 is not an anniversary that we want to remember – but it is an anniversary that we must remember. We can never forget those who were lost or their families. We can never forget the circumstances that led to that fateful day. And, we can never forget the lessons we learned about the enduring need for vigilance.
I hope everyone will join me in keeping the victims and their families in our thoughts and prayers as we offer them our love and support. We will continue to honor them and the difference they made to our country, keeping them forever in our hearts and in our memories.
September 11 is not an anniversary that we want to remember – but it is an anniversary that we must remember. We can never forget those who were lost or their families. We can never forget the circumstances that led to that fateful day. And, we can never forget the lessons we learned about the enduring need for vigilance.
I hope everyone will join me in keeping the victims and their families in our thoughts and prayers as we offer them our love and support. We will continue to honor them and the difference they made to our country, keeping them forever in our hearts and in our memories.
Give a Hand-Up, Not a Hand-Out
A joint public education campaign to address panhandling in Montgomery County has been introduced by County Executive Ike Leggett and Councilmember George Leventhal. Homeless advocates and grassroots social service agencies, the faith community and the Police joined the elected officials at the launch.
The announcement was made next to the busy intersection of Georgia Ave. and Veirs Mill Rd. where known panhandler Mary Josephine Fish, aged 52, was killed last May 16 when an automobile jumped the median and struck her.
“Panhandling is not safe and giving cash to panhandlers doesn’t help them,” said Leventhal, who chairs the Council Health & Human Services Committee.“We all know the feeling. We want to help those less fortunate than ourselves. We feel guilty. We all want to help. The question isn’t whether to help – it’s how."
“I hear a lot from residents who are concerned about the proliferation of panhandlers at intersections throughout the County,” said Leggett. “I agree that the status quo is unacceptable. Even though panhandling is legal under the First Amendment and Maryland law, it is not a safe thing to do and giving cash to panhandlers doesn’t help.”
By texting “SHARE” on their cell phones to 80077, persons wanting to help can contribute $5 to the Community Foundation for Montgomery County, a non-profit, non-government organization that will distribute the proceeds to grassroots efforts in Montgomery County to really help those in need.
Contributions also may be sent to the Community Foundation for Montgomery County, 8720 Georgia Ave., Suite 202, Silver Spring, MD 20910, or residents may choose to give to the community or faith-based agency of their choice.
Read more about the campaign in the news release.
Get details about how to help, plus, read the laws and see press coverage about the campaign on the panhandling website.
Watch the video to hear why panhandling isn’t safe and why it doesn’t help from local law enforcement, non-profit and elected officials.
Share Your Silver Theatre Memories
September 15, 2013 marks the 75th anniversary of the Silver Theatre's grand opening in 1938. In celebration of this milestone for the theatre and local community, Silver Spring and Washington-area moviegoers are invited to share their own memories of -- and from -- the Silver Theatre.
Personal memories/stories may be sent to SilverMemories@AFI.com with the sender’s email address, name, phone number and date of the special memory. AFI Silver will compile a sample of the Silver Theatre audience memories from across the years to share with the larger community. Stories will be collected throughout the year.
Special screenings will also be hosted September 13 through 18 in honor of the Silver Theatre's 75th anniversary.
For more information, visit www.AFI.com/Silver.
Personal memories/stories may be sent to SilverMemories@AFI.com with the sender’s email address, name, phone number and date of the special memory. AFI Silver will compile a sample of the Silver Theatre audience memories from across the years to share with the larger community. Stories will be collected throughout the year.
Special screenings will also be hosted September 13 through 18 in honor of the Silver Theatre's 75th anniversary.
For more information, visit www.AFI.com/Silver.
Recycling Program Expanded to Include New Items for Drop Off at the Transfer Station
Residents can now drop off a variety of newly added household items for recycling at the County’s Solid Waste Processing Facility and Transfer Station under the latest expansion of the County’s nationally-recognized recycling program.
Included among the many bulk rigid plastic items that can now be recycled are laundry baskets; dish drainers, toys; lawn furniture; waste baskets; clothes hangers; tote boxes; crates; large buckets; pet carriers and garbage cans. All items dropped off for recycling should be empty, rinsed, if necessary, and free of loose dirt, soil, etc.
Among the items that cannot be recycled with either rigid plastics or commingled materials are garden hoses; vinyl fencing/siding; motor oil containers; plastics containing or contaminated by chemicals or hazardous substances; and pesticide/herbicide containers.
For a complete list of both acceptable and unacceptable items, as well as a downloadable flyer with the hours of operations at the Transfer Station, visit the Division of Solid Waste Services’ website at www.montgomerycountymd.gov/recycling.
SafeKids Worldwide Launches “Moment of Silence” Campaign that Honors Local Student Pedestrian Killed on Halloween 2012
SafeKids Worldwide has launched a “Moment of Silence” campaign against distracted walking urging students and parents to take the pledge “devices down, heads up.”
The campaign honors Christina Morris-Ward a 15-year-old Seneca Valley High School student who was struck by a car and killed on Halloween 2012 while, according to her mother, Gwen Ward, dressed in dark clothes, wearing headphones and looking down at her phone as she started to cross the street.
Ward’s story is featured on the SafeKids Worldwide website that also remembers the thousands of teens who are hit by cars each year. According to the website, teens account for 50 percent of all pedestrian deaths among kids ages 19 and under.
SafeKids is a program of Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service. The Department of Transportation is developing an education program aimed at high school students that will be launched later this year to reduce pedestrian injuries and fatalities.
For more information about the County’s pedestrian safety program, visit the County’s website.
The campaign honors Christina Morris-Ward a 15-year-old Seneca Valley High School student who was struck by a car and killed on Halloween 2012 while, according to her mother, Gwen Ward, dressed in dark clothes, wearing headphones and looking down at her phone as she started to cross the street.
Ward’s story is featured on the SafeKids Worldwide website that also remembers the thousands of teens who are hit by cars each year. According to the website, teens account for 50 percent of all pedestrian deaths among kids ages 19 and under.
SafeKids is a program of Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service. The Department of Transportation is developing an education program aimed at high school students that will be launched later this year to reduce pedestrian injuries and fatalities.
For more information about the County’s pedestrian safety program, visit the County’s website.
County Executives of America Elect Leggett President
“I’m very proud to take the helm of this great organization that has helped not only Montgomery County but counties across the country,” Leggett said.
Mike Griffin Executive Director of CEA said, “I’m grateful for the leadership and time that Ike has given to the organization, and I’m positive his efforts will pay handsome dividends. The great leadership he has shown in Montgomery County will only enhance CEA’s ability to succeed.”
Read the CEA release.
September 18 -- Wall Park Renovation Plan Public Meeting
Kennedy Shriver Aquatic Center 5900 Executive Blvd. North Bethesda., 7 – 9 p.m. Community input about forthcoming renovations to Wall Park. Potential plans include a new community recreation center and an expanded swim center serving the south central portion of the County. Visit www.ParkPlanning.org for more information or contact Rachel Davis Newhouse at 301-650-4368.
Wednesday, September 18 -- Wheaton Redevelopment Meeting.
Wheaton High School 12601 Dalewood Dr. 7 p.m. Montgomery County Government is inviting the community to a meeting with StonebridgeCarras/Bozzuto, the selected developer for the Wheaton Redevelopment Program. The proposed development plan will be shared along with details on the scope of their project and ideas for design. The County would like the community's feedback as preparations begin for the development of a contract with the developer. For more information, visit the project website or email Ana L. van Balen, Mid-County Regional director.
Thursday, September 26 -- Public forum on proposed changes on Ride On bus routes 83 and 94
The forum will be held at the Upcounty Regional Services Center, 12900 Middlebrook Rd., Germantown. It will begin at 6:30 p.m. and end after the last speaker presents remarks. In case of inclement weather, the public forum will be held on October 3.
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