Linkages to Learning

Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett was on hand to celebrate the 25^th anniversary of Linkages to Learning at the organization’s annual recognition ceremony. Linkages to Learning is a community school partnership with an integrated focus on health, social services, community engagement, and leadership to support student learning, strong families, and healthy communities. Four awards were presented at this year’s ceremony including recognition for the Volunteers of the Year; Outstanding Donors; the Sandy Boyton Memorial Award for Staff Innovation; and the Michael L. Subin Scholarship Award. This year marked the introduction of the Ike Leggett award for Advocacy.

Recognizing Olympic Gold Medalist Haley Skarupa

Olympic gold medalist Haley Skarupa was recognized by County Executive Ike Leggett and Montgomery County Council for her outstanding participation in the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games. Skarupa, a graduate of Wooton High School, is a world-class athlete who earned an Olympic gold medal, three International Ice Hockey Federation Women’s World Championships and three Four Nations Cups. 

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One Stop Fair Housing Shop

The Montgomery County “One Stop Fair Housing Shop” takes place Monday, April 30, from 11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. FREE lunch and Certificate of Training will be will be provided. County Exhibitors will display informational materials. Topics will include: Disability and Reasonable Accommodation Provisions, Common Ownership Community Requirements, Current Regulations and Legal Updates, Source of Income Requirements (for HUD voucher), Parking for Persons with Disabilities (Respect Space), Use of Service Animals, Landlord-Tenant Issues, and Population Demography in the County. County, State and Federal compliance agencies will be present to answer your questions. This FREE educational seminar will be held at the Silver Spring Civic Building. See flyer and Invitational Letter for more details.

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Drug Take-Back Day

On Saturday, April 28 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., community members can drop off unused, unwanted, or expired prescription drugs, as Montgomery County once again participates in the Washington Division of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA’s) National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. Understanding the prevalence of opioid overdoses and abuse, this event is a particularly important means for the public to safely dispose of unused and unwanted opioid prescriptions and prevent their life-threatening abuse.

• See drop-off locations and more information

Design for Life Showcase May 5th

The Design for Life Showcase is set for Saturday, May 5, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Silver Spring Civic Building. This is the opportunity to meet building professionals who are designing and renovating accessible homes for all ages and stages of life. Whether you are a homeowner buying a new home or renovating your current home, the Design for Life program offers a variety of benefits for you. You can read the release here. 

• Register for the showcase
• Learn more about the Design for Life program

Pothole Repair

While potholes have the reputation of being more prevalent in the spring, to the Montgomery County of Transportation (MCDOT), they are a year-round affair. Four dedicated crews patrol in pothole trucks every weekday, weather permitting, responding to repair requests as well as stopping to fill any other potholes encountered. The crews rely on repair requests made by residents through the County’s MC311 system. See press release for more information.

• Submit Request Online or call 311