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October 2006Upcoming Events at the Eastern Montgomery Regional Services Center The Eastern Montgomery Regional Services Center in conjunction with the African Immigrant and Refugee Foundation is offering day time ESOL (English for Speakers of of Other Languages) classes for adults, beginining October 12th and running for approximately 20 consecutive weeks. The Classes will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 9:30 am to noon. The classes are free however, a $10.00 refundable deposit and $16.00 book fee are required. Registration and placement testing will take place on the first day of class. The Center is located at 3300 Briggs Chaney Road in Silver Spring, MD. To sign up for a class or to receive more information, please call 240-777-8400 or 240-777-8413 for assistance in Spanish. Free child care for children over 2 years is being offered! Solar Car Derby
To enroll, a parent or guardian must contact the Department of Environmental Protection’s Senior Energy Planner, Eric R. Coffman at 240-777-7754 or eric.coffman@montgomerycountymd.gov. Participants must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who is a Montgomery County resident. Participation will be limited to 25 individuals, so register your child today. GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP Donations of Workplace attire are being sought for Winning Wardrobe Program - The Eastern Montgomery Regional Services Center is seeking donations of professional workplace attire for its Winning Wardrobe program that provides clothing to women re-entering the workforce who have been victims of domestic violence, abuse or poverty. To learn more go to:
CURRENT ON-GOING EVENTS AT THE EASTERN REGIONAL SERVICES CENTER INFORMATION SESSION FOR INDIVIDUALS IN SERVING AS VOLUNTEERS The Residents of East County were provided helpful information on volunteer opportunities at an evening session held on September 27th at the Eastern Montgomery Regional Services Center. The session was conducted by Kathleen Meany Stobie, a Coordinator with the Montgomery County Volunteer Center. For more information on volunteering, you may contact the Volunteer Center at
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Employment services commenced on September 21, 2006 at the Center! Employment services at the Eastern Montgomery Regional Services Center were put to good use on Thursday, September 21st as people flowed in throughout the day to meet with the employment specialist from Montgomery Works on her first day in East County. They offered assistance to area residents with interviewing skills, where to look for jobs, writing resumes, and applying for federal jobs. Employment assistance will continue at the Center every third Thursday of the month from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Residents may schedule an appointment by calling 240-777-8400 or just drop by during these hours. A COOPERATIVE Venture between the People's Community and Wellness Center (TPWC), Eastern Montgomery Regional Services Center (EMRSC) and Mobile Med. Update about The PeoplesCommunity WellnessCenter (TPWC) | |||||||
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**Note: All patients are seen by appointment only, No Walk-Ins will be taken. First Thursday Night of Every Month: Women's Clinic (Appointment Required) TPCWC/Mobile Medical Van, Walk-In Clinic (Parking Lot at EMRSC) **TPCWC and Mobile Medical cannot provide Emergency Care. Patients requiring Emergency Care should dial 911 or report to the nearest hospital emergency room. We hope that you will find the above information helpful, as TPCWC attempts to expand access to healthcare for residents of Eastern Montgomery County. If you have additional questions, you can contact TPCWC at (301) 847-1172 or http://www.pcw.onehealthylife.org/ 
Announcement by the Housing Opportunities Commission (HOC) - Opening of the Public Housing Waiting List on September 25, 2006 to October 6, 2006. The Housing Opportunities Commission (HOC) of Montgomery County will be accepting applications from its Public Housing waiting list beginning September 25, 2006 . The Waiting List will remain open for a two-week period ending October 6, 2006 . All pre-applications will only be accepted by mail or you may apply online at http://www.hocmc.org/. COUNSELING AND CAREER CENTER FOR WOMEN. The Sessions begin October 13th 2006. Topics covered are : Career Paths in the Non-Profits; Bowen Theory’s Unique View of Marriage; Perils in the Lives of Multi-Tasking Women; Strategies for Combating Workplace Burnout; Business and Professional Development for Women such as Career Links; Career Paths in Non-Profits; Resume Writing 101 : A Basic Guide; Women Entrepreneurs Programs such as Introduction to Business Ownership; Managing the Financial Aspects of your Business; Career and Personality Assessments, Anger Management Skills for Women, etc. For further information, please click www.montgomerycountymd.gov/cfw or call 240-777-8300 (Voice) /301-279-1034 (TTY) County News
Council Approves Regulation to give Business Tax Credit for Telecommunting - The Montgomery County Council has approved an Executive Regulation that implements a program to allow businesses to take a credit against County taxes for computers purchased for their telecommuting employees. To learn more go to: County to offer Free Workshop on Reducing Energy Use for Business and Non-Profits - To help businesses, non-profit organizations and faith congregations cope with the recent substantial rise in energy rates, the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is offering a free workshop that will identify ways to save energy in a building's lighting, insulation, windows, and heating and cooling systems. To learn more go to:
Montgomery County has a Homeowner Property Tax Credit Program - Households can earn up to $60,000 to be eligible for a tax credit that averages nearly $750. Montgomery County’s Homeowners Property Tax Credit Program can substantially reduce the tax bills of senior citizens and others who are struggling to make their ends meet The County Council encourages all who believe they may qualify to apply for this credit to call 1-800-944-7403 or visit the County's website at http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/ for more detailed information. The Deadline to apply is October 31st. Washington Metroplitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) Public Hearing on Propsed Relocation of Bus Facilities and Parking Changes - WMATA has announced that it will be holding a public hearing on the relocation and reconfiguration of transit facilities at the Takoma Station in Washington, D.C. The specifics with respect to the hearing itself include the following: | |||||||
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You may sign up in advance to testify at the forum by calling Community Outreach and Media Relations 301-495-4600. If you cannot participate in the forum but would like to submit written testimony, please email to mcp-chairman@mncppc.org, fax to 301-495-1320 or send to the chairman at the above address. For more information please call the Chairmans office at 301-495-4605.
Saturdays - 12:30pm and 9:45pm Sixth Annual Housing Fair. Saturday October 7th, for Homebuyers and Renters Financial Literacy is the Focus for this year's fair - The Montgomery County Department of Housing and Community Affairs (DHCA) and a host of community partners will present the county's Sixth Annual Housing Fair on Saturday, October 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Activity Center at Bohrer Park located at Summit Hall Farm, 506 S. Frederick Avenue, Gaithersburg. To learn more go to:
OTHER SIGNIFICANT SITES FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Calendar of Wellness Events : Click these links to the calendar of wellness events for October 2006 and a helpful Tip Sheet from the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Emergency Volunteer Training - When disaster strikes, community members are eager to respond and contribute to the communitys recovery. Often, these volunteers arrive on-site in numbers too great for first responders to manage. Montgomery County has developed a process by which spontaneous, unaffiliated volunteers are processed and placed in appropriate volunteer roles in a disaster or emergency. Learn how to set up and staff a Volunteer Mobilization Center, Saturday, October 7, 2006, 10:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m., Montgomery County Volunteer Center, 401 Hungerford Drive, Rockville, MD 20850. For further information and to register by September 29, 2006, please call the Volunteer Center at 240-777-2600. This is the first class in a three-part series. The next session, a VMC walkthrough will be on Saturday,November 4, 2006. Consumer Tip of the Week Is there a student in your house who is considering attending a "Private Career School" this fall instead of a traditional university or community college? Perhaps there is an adult you know who wants to change careers or sharpen their professional skills. A "Private Career School" is a business who provides training for a specific job. There are over 150 such schools in Maryland offering training is such fields as: computer training, medical technicians, real estate, auto mechanics, cooking, and even horse shoeing. However, consumers need to choose such a school carefully as they can often cost thousands of dollars. These schools need to be licensed through the Maryland Higher Education Commission at www.mhec.state.md.us/career/index.asp (MHEC). MHEC's website has information on how to choose a school, which ones are licensed and complaint records. Montgomery College also offers training in many of the "private career school" fields. LEGISLATIVE NEWS
Expedited Bill 40-06, Cable Communications Amendments, sponsored by the Council President at the request of the County Executive. To view go to: Expedited Bill 41-06, Consumer Protection Internet Access, sponsored by the Council President at the request of the Executive. To view go to: EXCITING ACTIVITIES FOR THE CHILDREN AND ENTIRE FAMILY ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE For Kids and Adults at the Burtonsville Volunteers Fire Department ! Please bring your kids for a fun and educations experience at an Annual Open House event at the Burtonsville Volunteer Fire Department on October 15, 2006 between 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Visitors will be able to tour the firehouse, see the fire trucks, visit booths from other area safety agencies, and learn about fire safety. For questions, please call (301) 384-8058 LIBRARY NEWS!!!
For a complete listing of all Fairland Library events, please click this link WHITE OAK LIBRARY CALENDAR OF EVENTS For a complete listing of all Fairland Library events, please click this link We Want to Know!!!
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If you have items that you would like to include in our newsletter please forward them to: Eastco.citizen@Montgomerycountymd.gov Our next meeting of the East County Citizens Advisory Board (ECCAB), will be held on
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The First Annual Clean Energy Education Session and Solar Car Derby will be held on Saturday, October 7th, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at the Eastern Montgomery Regional Services Center, located at 3300 Briggs Chaney Road in Silver Spring. Youth ages 10 through 16 are invited to enroll in this dynamic, free education session where they will learn about clean energy derived from the sun, wind, earth and water. The session will consist of a 30 minute educational program followed by the assembly of a model solar car which the participants can take home. The event will conclude with participants having the opportunity to race their solar speeder. This event is being provided by the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection in recognition of Energy Awareness Month. 
Michael Bruen of the Montgomery County Office of Public Information has produced a 15 minute segment on Aging and Disability Services. It is being aired on Montgomery County Cable 6. 
FAIRLAND LIBRARY CALENDAR OF EVENTS 
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