August 2006

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This free workshop will be held on Wednesday, August 9^th, 2006, from 7:00 pm to 8:15 pm, at the Eastern Montgomery Regional Services Center, 3300 Briggs Chaney Road, Silver Spring.  DEP will be provide a free compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) to attendees (supplies limited).  This low cost measure can save you up to $60 over the life of the lamp.  Complimentary refreshments will be provided by the Center.

CHECK OUT THE CONSUMER TIP OF THE WEEK

Go to: http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/ocptmpl.asp?url=/content/ocp/consumer.asp

Montgomery Rx Discount Prescription Drug Cards Available Throughout County - Montgomery County residents who do not have prescription drug coverage are encouraged to use the Montgomery Rx prescription drug discount cards when filling prescriptions. The Montgomery Rx program, launched in December 2004, provides FREE prescription discount cards to County residents through a program sponsored by the National Association of Counties. The cards are easy to use and offer average savings of 20 percent off the retail price of commonly prescribed drugs. Since the program began, County residents have saved more than $2.6 million on the price of prescription drugs.

County Seeks Input on Obesity Prevention Strategies -The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services is seeking input from organizations and groups conducting nutrition and physical activity programs for County residents. The Obesity Prevention Strategy Group will review available local data, provide recommendations to the Department and advocate for policy changes that represent best practices for reducing obesity among children and adults. The online survey will be used to collect information about existing community resources that provide healthy eating and physical activity programs for Montgomery County residents.

To view go to: http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/apps/News/press/PR_details.asp?PrID=2296

Linkages to Learning Program Seeks Donations of New School Supplies - Montgomery County's Linkages to Learning program is seeking donations of new school supplies to help children and their families prepare for the start of another school year. New backpacks, composition books, crayons, folders, paper, pencils, pens, spiral notebooks and zippered notebook binders are especially needed.
To view go to: http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/apps/News/press/PR_details.asp?PrID=2297

Pepco, Mid-Atlantic Utilities Ask Customers to Conserve - Pepco and the other utilities in the mid-Atlantic region today requested that the public conserve electricity because of very high demand for power due to the intense heat and humidity. To view go to: http://www.pepco.com/welcome/news/releases/archives/2006/article.aspx?cid=699

Voter Registration Deadline Nears - Montgomery County residents who wish to vote in the 2006 Gubernatorial Primary Election are reminded that the deadline for voter registration is 9 p.m. on Tuesday, August 22.

To view go to: http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/apps/News/press/PR_details.asp?PrID=2289

Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Opens August 14, 2006 - August 18, 2006 - The Housing Opportunities Commission (HOC) of Montgomery County, MD. will open its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List on Monday, August 14, 2006.  The Waiting List closes on Friday, August 18, 2006.  To view go to: http://www.hocmc.org/News/advertisementinpublisher.pdf

County Offers Tips on Surviving the Heat - With record high temperatures expected this week, Montgomery County health officials are encouraging residents to take precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses. The current forecast calls for temperatures of near 100° and heat indexes more than 100°.  To view go to: http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/apps/News/press/PR_details.asp?PrID=2279

BALLROOM DANCING AT STRATHMORE RESUMES SEPTEMBER 7th! -
BEST OF BALLROOM is back at the Music Center. Dance More International will continue its popular dance classes this fall on Monday and Thursday evenings. Monday classes for adults will introduce first-timers to dance and offer review to those with experience in ballroom. From proper hold positions to combinations of choreography across a large dance floor, this class will take you from an amateur to an accomplished dancer. (If there is demand, a second identical class will be offered on Thursday evenings.) BEST OF BALLROOM for young people and teenagers takes place on Thursday, with two different sessions for different age groups. This course will focus on preparing students for every occasion - from a cotillion to a wedding to a dance party. 
To view go to: http://www.dancemoreinternational.com/

Montgomery County Division of Solid Waste Services Newsletter Helper July 2006-Timely information for your August/September 2006 publications, Please edit length as needed for your applications.  Need more articles or a back issue of Newsletter Helper?  To view go to: http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/content/dpwt/SolidWaste/news/newsletter_helper.asp

OTHER SIGNIFICANT SITES FOR ADDITIONAL UPCOMING EVENTS AND INFORMATION

Calendar of Welness events :
http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/scripts/webevent/webevent.pl?cmd=opencal&cal=cal17

Identifying and Understanding Abusive Relationships : Cycle of Violence - by APSHealthcare

Applicants  Sought  for  Board  of  Appeals - DEADLINE  5:00 P.M., September 18, 2006 - The Montgomery County Council is seeking applicants for a four-year term on the County Board of Appeals.  The term of Angelo Caputo (Republican) will expire in September 2006.  Mr. Caputo has served two full terms on the Board and is not eligible for reappointment.  To view go to: http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/Apps/Council/PressRelease/PR_details.asp?PrID=2260

LEGISLATIVE NEWS

Bill 34-06, Work Release/Pre Release Programs - Amendments, sponsored by the Council President at the request of the County Executive, was scheduled to be introduced on July 25, 2006.  A public hearing is tentatively scheduled for September 19 at 1:30 p.m.  During its meeting on July 17, the Public Safety Committee (Councilmember Subin was absent) reviewed and supported a tentative schedule that would result in Council action on this legislation in October. 

To view the proposed bill go to: http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/content/council/pdf/agenda/col/2006/060725/20060725_09.pdf

Bill 35-06, Property Tax Credit - Senior Citizens, sponsored by Councilmember Praisner, is scheduled to be introduced on July 25, 2006.  A public hearing is tentatively scheduled for September 19 at 1:30 p.m.  To view proposed bill go to:

 http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/content/council/pdf/agenda/col/2006/060725/20060725_10.pdf

SMALL BUSINESS ACTION FORUM

EXCITING ACTIVITIES FOR THE CHILDREN AND ENTIRE FAMILY !

Work is underway for the Montgomery County Ama Tu Vida Health Festival which will take place at the Wheaton Regional Park on September 23, 2006.  This outdoor celebration will offer county residents free health screenings, activities for children, youth and families plus opportunities to learn about available county and other community services.  The event is one of Montgomery County’s celebrations recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month. Last year, the committee planned and held a very successful event that attracted over 1,000 county residents. Please contact Joe Heiney-Gonzalez at 240-777-2525 or at   joe.heiney-gonzalez@montgomerycountymd.gov if you would like to participate in the September 23, 2006 event

16th ANNUAL BURTONSVILLE DAY ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2006