Office of Community Partnerships E-Bulletin - November 6, 2009
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Office of Community Partnerships | | LEGGETT TO HOST TOWN HALL MEETING IN TAKOMA PARK Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett will host a Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, November 12 at 7:30 p.m. at Takoma Park Middle School, 7611 Piney Branch Road, Silver Spring. Previous town meetings have drawn thousands of residents who have taken advantage of the opportunity to voice their concerns to the County Executive. For more information about the town meeting or the cable television program schedule, call 240-777-6507.
12TH ANNUAL AMERICAN INDIAN FESTIVAL TO BE HELD IN ROCKVILLE The traditions, programs, color and pageantry of the American Indian will be highlighted at the 12th Annual American Indian Festival to be held on November 7, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., in the Executive Office Building (Terrace and Lobby Levels), 101 Monroe Street, Rockville. The free festival will feature entertainment, lectures, crafts, educational displays and native food for the entire family. Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett, Rockville Mayor Susan Hoffmann and other County officials will present proclamations recognizing November as American Indian Heritage month. Persons wishing to be seated in the sign-interpreted section – noon through 4 p.m. should email their requests to: drcinfo@montgomerycountymd.gov. IMPACT NOW! – SPARKING SHARED VALUE FOR BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY This year, IMPACT brings you an exciting opportunity for gaining an insight into some practical strategies for increasing profitability and creating sustainable community through relationships between business and community. In this economic climate, more than ever, business and community must share together and connect around common interests for collective gain. You are invited to join IMPACT Silver Spring, Montgomery County government, and business colleagues for a breakfast conversation at the IMPACT Now! event on Thursday, November 12, from 7:30 a.m. – 9 a.m. at AFI Silver Theatre & Cultural Center, 8633 Colesville Road, Silver Spring. Additional information is forthcoming. To learn more about the event and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Noelle Haile or Lianna Levine Reisner at 301-495-3336. FAITHFULNESS TOGETHER, NOVEMBER 22 Sunday, November 22nd, from 2:30-5:30 p.m. Montgomery County Executive's Office of Community Partnerships and Montgomery County Executive's Faith Community Advisory Group will be hosting "Faithfulness Together: Responding to the Needs of Women and Children in Montgomery County." You are invited to join leaders in ministry, social service, and local government as they enter into constructive dialogue about women and children living in the margins of our community. Expect to share honestly, listen deeply, and plan effectively to do the work we are compelled to do because of our Faithfulness Together.
Faithfulness Together will be held at the Greenridge Baptist Church, 21925 Frederick Rd., Clarksburg, MD 20871. You can register online at https://www2.montgomerycountymd.gov/MeetingRegistration/register.aspx. | | IN THIS ISSUE Office of Community Partnerships' Calendar Advisory Groups Community Events of the Week Community Building Opportunities Announcements Boards, Committees and Commissions Volunteer Opportunities in the Community Job Announcements | | STATEMENT BY THE ETHNIC AFFAIRS COMMITEE The Ethnic Affairs Committee of Montgomery County expresses its sorrow and condolences to those individuals and families impacted by the attacks at Fort Hood. In spite of the fact that this horrible incident occurred in Texas, it is important to recognize how it can impact us right here in Montgomery County. We want to remind our community of the importance to not scapegoat or blame anyone or any group of based on their ethnicity, race and religion. This is a time for us to remain united and remember the strength of our community and nation rests on its diversity. With Sincere Service, The Ethnic Affairs Committee | | OFFICE OF COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS CALENDAR | | Community Outreach Forum: Third Wednesday of every month at Executive Office Building Auditorium. Contact Karla Silvestre for more information: karla.silvestre@montgomerycountymd.gov. Committee for Ethnic Affairs: First Thursday of every month, 7 pm at the Executive Office Building Auditorium except in July and August. Contact Lisa Austin for additional information: lisa.austin@montgomerycountymd.gov. Down County Latino Network: Second Wednesday of every month, 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm at Impact Silver Spring (501 Sligo Ave. Silver Spring, MD 20910). Contact Karla Silvestre for more information: karla.silvestre@montgomerycountymd.gov. Up County Latino Network: Fourth Wednesday of every month, 9:30 am - 11:30 am at Bohrer Park, Activity Room A of the Activity Center, 506 South Frederick Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD 20877. Contact Karla Silvestre for more information: karla.silvestre@montgomerycountymd.gov.
Calendar of 2009 Brown Bags - Wednesday, November 19, 12-2 pm.
Committee for Montgomery Annual Legislative Breakfast - Monday, December 14, 7 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. at Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. Featured keynote speaker: Speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates, Michael Busch. For more information, please contact CFM Managing Director, Charlotte Davis, at charldavis@committeeformontgomery.org | | ADVISORY GROUPS | |
Click here for information on the Committee for Ethnic Affairs, including meeting schedules and minutes.
Click here for a list of participating Advisory Group members and meeting minutes. | | COMMUNITY EVENTS OF THE WEEK | | C&O CANAL OPEN HOUSE The C&O Canal Trust is proud to host three open houses to introduce park visitors, neighbors, and canal buffs to its new Canal Quarter program. These open houses, free and open to the public, will give you a sneak peek into a completely new and exciting program. For more information about the open houses and the Canal Quarters program, please visit www.canaltrust.org. MONTGOMERY PARKS OFFERS FREE ACTIVITIES TO COMMEMORATE MARYLAND EMANCIPATION DAY, NOVEMBER 6 &7 The Montgomery County Department of Parks will host a variety of FREE activities to honor Maryland Emancipation Day. Maryland Emancipation Day celebrates the historic November 1, 1864 Maryland constitution that freed enslaved persons living in the state. For more information go to: http://mncppc.typepad.com/news/2009/10/calendar-listing-montgomery-parks-offers-free-activities-to-commemorate-maryland-emancipation-day-no.html#more CONGRESSWOMAN DONNA F. EDWARDS COLLEGE FAIR AND SYMPOSIUM The Symposium will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2009 from 8:30 am – 2:00 pm, at Bowie State University, 14000 Jericho Park Rd, Bowie, MD 20715. For more information visit www.DonnaEdwards.house.gov or call (301) 516-7601. CELEBRATE AMERICA RECYCLES DAY Shred and recycle your personal papers and donate usable clothing and household goods at these locations (Montgomery County residents only). These events will occur rain or shine: Saturday, November 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Eastern Montgomery Regional Services Center, 3300 Briggs Chaney Road, Silver Spring 20904 and Upcounty Regional Services Center, 12900 Middlebrook Road, Germantown 20874 Sunday, November 15 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at John F. Kennedy High School, 1901 Randolph Road, Silver Spring 20902. Sunday, November 15 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Walt Whitman High School, 7100 Whittier Boulevard, Bethesda 20817 PLANNING DIRECTOR ROLLIN STANLEY AND STAFF OFFERING NEIGHBORHOOD WALKABOUTS Invite County Planning Director Rollin Stanley and selected staff on a tour of your neighborhood as part of our new walkabouts exploring design, diversity, connections, and the environment in your part of Montgomery County. Here's your opportunity to:
• Tell us about your community
• Highlight community strengths and weaknesses
• Identify issues
• Learn more about planning initiatives To request your tour go to: MCP-CR@MontgomeryPlanning.org
WEST MONTGOMERY COUNTY CITIZENS ASSOCIATION Meet with Planning Director Rollin Stanley and Callum Murray, Team Leader for Rural and Potomac Area will be held at the Potomac Library, 10101 Glenolden Drive, Potomac on Wednesday, November 4 at 8 pm. COUNTY COUNCILMEMBER NANCY FLOREEN, CONRESSMAN VAN HOLLEN TO HOST JOB SEARCH WORKSHOP AND INFORMATION FAIR Montgomery County Councilmember Nancy Floreen (D-at large) and Congressman Chris Van Hollen will co-host a Job Search Workshop and Information Fair on Saturday, Nov. 14, at the County Council Office Building at 100 Maryland Avenue in Rockville. The information fair will run from 10 am to 1 pm with seminars starting every hour. The event is free to the public, but pre-registration is requested. For more information go to: http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/Apps/Council/PressRelease/PR_details.asp?PrID=5988 MORTGAGE LATE? DON’T WAIT! Attend a free workshop Saturday, November 14, 2009 from 10 am – 4 pm at Montgomery College, Takoma Park/Silver Spring Performing Arts Center, 7989 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring. • Learn how foreclosure can be prevented.
• Talk to housing counselors and fraud investigators.
• Find out how Maryland’s new foreclosure prevention laws affect you.
• Meet with loan servicers. Please bring the following to the event: • All mortgage paperwork including loan application, settlement paperwork, and lender statements.
• All foreclosure notices, or threats of foreclosure.
• Monthly household budget and pay stubs. Please call InCharge Housing at 1-866-357-5103 to receive telephone housing counseling services prior to the event. For more information go to: http://www.mdhope.org/Events.aspx “THE GREAT COMMUTER STRESS OUT” Telework Exchange and HP invite you to beat the heck out of your commute at "The Great Commuter Stress Out" event on Tuesday, November 10, 2009. Join us during your lunch break from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm at the Woodrow Wilson Plaza, located at 13th and Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington, D.C. Take a whack at car-shaped piñatas filled with prizes. Enter to win desktop punching bags, receive free massages, enjoy food and drinks, and listen to relaxing music. Plus, you'll learn how to beat your commute and telework. It's free to all. For more information go to: http://www.teleworkexchange.com/greatcommuterstressout.asp?utm_source=AdaptiveMailer&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Telework%20Exchange%20Weekly%20Blasts &org=2022&lvl=100&ite=525&lea=608526&ctr=0&par=1 FREE PERFORMANCE AND WORKSHOP ON COMBAT VETERANS RETURNING HOME, NOVEMBER 16 Montgomery College will host a free performance of "Into the Fire," a powerful theatrical documentary play about men and women soldiers returning home from serving in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Vietnam, on Monday, November 16, 2009, starting at 10 am. The play takes a close look at the combat veterans' experiences with stress, trauma, disabilities and other challenges as they work to integrate back into families, the workforce, and the community. Sponsored by Montgomery College's Combat2College program, "Into the Fire" will be performed at the College's Theatre Arts Arena on the Rockville Campus. For more information go to: http://insidemc.montgomerycollege.edu/showStory.php?id=14307 GETTING GOOD FOOD TO OUR TABLES A presentation and discussion with 3 local agricultural experts on Wednesday, November 11 from 7 pm – 9 pm -- Woody Woodroof of Red Wiggler Farm, Tony Cohen of Button Farm, and Marney Bruce from Grow It, Eat It. They will be addressing many of our local area food concerns, RSVP to: events@bethesdagreen.org. REMEMBERING GEORGETOWN: A HISTORY OF THE LOST PORT CITY Please join authors David Mould & Missy Loewe for a gallery display and images from there newly released book on Friday, November 13, from 6-9 pm at the Washington School of Photography in Bethesda. For directions go to: http://tinyurl.com/yzcq2g9 THE CITY OF GAITHERSBURG NATIONAL AMERICAN INDIAN AND ALASKA NATIVE HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATION On Monday, November 16, the City of Gaithersburg will be hosting a celebration for the National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month. From 6 - 7:15 p.m. there will be the Native American Indian Pow-Wow with Costume and Dance, Cultural Discussions, and Refreshments at Casey Community Center, 810 S. Frederick Ave., Gaithersburg, MD 20877. At 7:30 p.m. there will be a presentation at Mayor and City Council Meeting, City Hall Council Chambers, 31 S. Summit Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD 20877. Please RSVP by Nov. 9, 2009 to Shanthi Srinivasachar at ssrinivasachar@gaithersburgmd.gov or call 301-258-6395 x3. 2ND ANNUAL MONTGOMERY COUNTY AFRICAN HEALTH FAIR SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14 11 A.M. - 4 P.M. Free Health Screenings for Adults: Cholesterol, Blood pressure, Glucose, Body mass index, HIV testing, Prostate screenings, Dental screenings. Also including free health information, music, food, games, prizes, and raffle drawings! Free incentives for the 1st 25 people to complete screenings! The African Health Fair will be held at Montgomery College Takoma Park Campus, Charlene R. Nunley Student Services Center, 7625 Fenton Street, Silver Spring, MD 20912 For more information, call Chinelo Nwankwo: 3016283453. PUBLIC MEETING TO DISCUSS NATIONAL OUTDOOR CENTER AT ROCKWOOD MANOR ON NOVEMBER 17 The public is encouraged and invited to attend this meeting to discuss this unsolicited proposal for The National Outdoor Center at Rockwood in Rockwood Manor Park. The public meeting will be held on Tuesday, 11/17/09, from 7 to 9 pm at Rockwood Manor Park, Brooke Hall, at 11001 MacArthur Blvd., Potomac, MD 20854-1709. Comments should be forwarded to Mr. Terry H. Brooks, Division Chief, Special Program Division, at terry.brooks@mncppc-mc.org or send comments via USPS to 1400 Spring Street, Suite 517, Silver Spring, MD 20910-3760 by 11/25/2009. For further information, please contact Mr. Brooks at 301-650-5675. FANNIE MAE’S 22ND ANNUAL HELP THE HOMELESS WALKATHON In one day you can impact the lives of more than 12,000 people affected by homelessness in our area by joining tens of thousands of walkers taking part in the 22nd Annual Help the Homeless Walkathon on Saturday, November 21. Your efforts can help end homelessness for our most vulnerable citizens. For more information go to: http://www.helpthehomelessdc.org/site/PageServer?pagename=09_walker_register MONTGOMERY COUNTY NAACP EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION AWARDS The 2009-2010 school year marks the presentation of the second annual Montgomery County NAACP Excellence in Education Principal and Teacher of the Year Awards. One MCPS principal and one MCPS teacher will be recognized for their commitment to closing the achievement gap through programs meeting the academic and social needs of all students. For more information go to: http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/clusteradmin/schoolperformance/naacpaward/ GANDHI BRIGADE DOCUMENTARY SCREENING Crossing Borders: North American and Salvadoran youth produce four short documentaries in Suchitoto, El Salvador. Come see them Friday, November 6 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Cafritz Art Building, 930 King Street, Silver Spring, MD Montgomery College: Takoma Park Campus. Seating is extremely limited. RSVP only; first come, first serve. For more information, contact heather@gandhibrigade.org or 301-588-1399. CONGRESSMAN CHRIS VAN HOLLEN INVITES YOU TO HIS SEVENTH ANNUAL FEDERAL EMPLOYEES HEALTH BENEFITS FORUM In cooperation with the Maryland Federation of Chapters of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association on: Monday, November 16, 9 - 11 .a.m., Holiday Park Senior Center, 3950 Ferrara Drive, Wheaton, MD 20906. Thursday, November 19, 7 - 9 p.m., Executive Auditorium, Executive Office Building, 101 Monroe Street, Rockville, Maryland 20850 Experts on federal health insurance plans and representatives of health insurance carriers will be present at both sessions to discuss various health plan options and answer individual questions. If you need additional information please call 301-424-3501. For special accommodations, such as a sign language interpreter, please call 301-424-3501 by October 26, 2009. SENIOR FORUM – FEELING YOUR BEST AT ANY AGE, A FORUM ON SENIOR HEALTH AND WELLNESS With Special Guest Speaker, U.S. Congressman Chris Van Hollen and Guest Speakers: Linda Krause and Jill Johnson of Suburban Hospital and Kim Burton, Mental Health Association of Maryland. On Friday, November 13, 2009 from 1 – 4 p.m. at Sunrise at Fox Hill, 8300 Burdette Road, Bethesda, MD. The Resource Fair is from 1:00-2:00 pm and the formal program begins at 2:00 pm. Please call (240) 777-7828 for more information. Admission is free, no RSVP necessary and there is ample parking on site. Please call 301-968-1800 for directions. HOLIDAY PARK SENIOR TO HOST “AGE DEFYING FITNESS” PROGRAM Montgomery County’s Holiday Park Multiservice Senior Center is hosting a program on “Age Defying Fitness,” presented by Carole Lewis, Ph.D., a nationally-acclaimed physical therapist, author and teacher, on Monday, November 9 at 1:15 pm. The free program is taking place at the center, located at 3950 Ferrara Drive, Wheaton. For more information go to: http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/apps/News/press/PR_details.asp?PrID=5965 22ND ANNUAL TRAIN DAY TO BE HELD AT DAMASCUS LIBRARY The 22nd Annual Train Day will be held on Saturday, November 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Damascus Library, 9701 Main Street. Special features include pre-school storytime from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m., train music by the First Fruits Band, model layouts, N Trackers and displays by the B&O Historical Society and Operation Lifesaver. For more information, visit the library website at www.montgomerycountymd.gov/library, click on Find A Library, then Damascus and Programs and Events or call the library at 240-773-9444. WHEELCHAIR TENNIS FRIDAY NIGHTS AT WHEATON INDOOR TENNIS Wheaton Indoor Tennis is excited to offer Wheelchair Tennis on Friday nights! USTA Wheelchair Tennis continues to be one of the fastest-growing and most challenging of all wheelchair sports. Every Friday night from 8-11 pm, court/s will be reserved especially for wheelchair tennis play. Special Introductory Offer: From now through the end of the year, Friday Night Wheelchair Tennis court time is FREE for players in wheelchairs (ages18 and up). Registration is required go to: http://www.parkpass.org/Activities/ActivitiesDetails.asp?ProcessWait=N&aid=40296&From=fas U.S CONGRESSMAN JOHN LEWIS JOINS MUSICIANS AND SCHOLARS TO TALK ABOUT “MUSIC OF THE MOVEMENT” Montgomery College will host “Music of the Movement: A Sustaining Voice,” a special discussion about the music that shaped America’s civil rights movement, on Tuesday, November 17, 2009, at 7:30 pm at Montgomery College’s Takoma Park/Silver Spring Performing Arts Center. Free and open to the public, this event will feature civil rights leader and Georgia Congressman John H. Lewis, singer/composer and cultural historian Dr. Bernice Johnson Reagon, ethnomusicologist Dr. Portia Maultsby, and “The Hip Hop Wars” author Dr. Tricia Rose in a roundtable discussion about the music of the civil rights movement. The Bowie State University Gospel Choir will also perform. Registration is required for the event. Go to www.mdhc.org to register. Registration will open on October 15, 2009. CHOOSE RESPECT EVENT Choose Respect Montgomery Teen Dating Conference for students in grades 7-12 and their parents will be held on November 14, from 9:30-3:30 at the Theatre Arts Building at Rockville Campus of Montgomery College. (Workshops for students will be available on topics related to healthy teen dating behaviors, recognizing abuse in dating relationships and misuse of technology. Parents are welcome to participate in separate workshop sessions offered in English and Spanish regarding teen dating relationships.) For more information go to: www.montgomerycountymd.gov or call 240 777-5573 HEALTHY LIFESTYLE 3K WALK The Montgomery County (MD) Alumnae Chapter (MCAC) of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. will sponsor a Healthy Lifestyle 3K Walk on November 7, 2009 at the Bohrer Park and Activity Center, 506 S. Frederick Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD. The activity is designed to generate healthy lifestyle awareness, allow for dissemination of health preventative literature and offer a low impact exercise alternative. PUPPET THEATER FOLKTALES COMING TO MONTGOMERY PUBLIC LIBRARIES THIS FALL Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) will present a series of Puppet Theater folktales at 12 libraries between September 26 and November 28. For more information go to: http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/apps/News/press/PR_details.asp?PrID=5843 | | COMMUNITY BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES | | FREE SEMINAR: THE ABC'S OF STARTING A BUSINESS
What does it take to be an entrepreneur? How do I get started? How do I select the right legal form for the business? Where can I get money for start up? What is a business plan and why do I need one? Get the tools to start and grow your small business successfully!
Montgomery County Council Office Building, Lower Auditorium (ground floor/basement level), 100 Maryland Ave., Rockville. Enter at the Fleet St./E. Jefferson Ave. door. Wednesday, November 18, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Register here. GREEN YOUR BUSINESS SEMINAR Friday, Nov. 6, 8:00 am – 12:00 noon, first of an eight-part series of seminars that will teach you how to take your business to the next level of green. Future seminars in this series will be offered Nov. 13 and 20. Contact GreenBiz@bethesdagreen.org for more information. PURPOSEFUL BOARDS, POWERFUL FUNDRAISING Help your organization succeed in the emerging economy by discovering practical ways your board and staff can effectively raise funds. This lively training begins with a close look at board recruitment, structure, operations, and culture. It then focuses on how to involve board members in effective fundraising. While individual board members and staff will benefit from this training, having staff and board members from the same organization attend will enhance the experience. December 8, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. atBoardSource, 1828 L Street NW, Suite 900 Washington, D.C. 20036. Registration fee: $190 NON-PROFIT 911: WHAT’S NEXT? How is the recession affecting our region -- including charitable giving? Where are the needs greatest -- and which organizations are rising to the challenge? On Monday, November 16, board members, funders, executives and other key leaders in the nonprofit arena will gather to share what worked and what did not as they discuss the outlook for the months and year ahead. Each participant will receive a report with a snapshot of how the economic downturn has affected nonprofit organizations and a list of strategies for succeeding during challenging times.
Download the invitation HERE. Capacity is limited to 250 people, so please register immediately. Monday, November 16, 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. True Reformer Building, 1200 U Street NW, Washington, DC 20009. To register, contact Ayann Johnson at (202) 263-4783 or ajohnson@cfncr.org. ROCKVILLE U Rockville U is a six week program that includes classes on Rockville's history, the Council-Manager form of government, the City's departments, the planning process, neighborhoods, and more. Rockville University is open to any City resident age 16 or older. You must register in advance; class size is limited. If you would like to register online for the next session of Rockville University, please visit: http://www.rockvillemd.gov/residents/rockvilleu/registration.htm or call 240-314-8344 for more information. FREE FUNDRAISING CLASSES Foundation Center's Cooperating Collection at the Rockville Public Library will host a series of free fundraising classes for nonprofits in Montgomery County:
Introduction to Foundation Directory Online
November 16, 2009; 10am-12pm
An introduction to the Foundation Center's top-tier searchable database providing information on more than 98,000 grantmakers and more than 1.4 million grant records.
Proposal Writing Basics
December 14, 2009; 10am-12pm
A basic overview of the process, is geared toward new proposal writers
Register online. For more information and directions, click here. The Foundation Center has also partnered with the
The National Center on Nonprofit Enterprise to deliver four webinars designed to help nonprofits survive the aftershocks of the recession and build more sustainable organizations.
Click here for more information or to register. PLEASE JOIN HABITAT FOR HUMANITY FOR THEIR 2ND ANNUAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING BENEFIT BREAKFAST The money raised at this event will help Habitat build simple, decent, energy-efficient, and affordable homes for low-income families in Montgomery County. To reserve your table, inquire about sponsorship opportunities, or to attend as an individual, please contact Debbie Hayden, Special Events Coordinator at 301-990-0014 Ext. 13 or via email debbie.hayden@habitat-mc.org. COMPETE FOT THE WASHINGTON POST AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT
The Center for Nonprofit Advancement is pleased to accept applications for The Washington Post 2010 Award for Excellence in Nonprofit Management. The winner of the competition receives a $10,000 cash grant and a scholarship to Georgetown University’s Center for Public and Nonprofit Leadership’s Nonprofit Executive Certificate Program. Up to four honorable mention award recipients will each receive a $2,500 prize. As a benefit to program participants, all applicants receive individualized feedback for their application from the selection committee. Click here for additional information on award eligibility and the application process. The application deadline is December 7. MEDIA DAY FOR NONPROFITS Part 1 - Building Effective Media Relationships. Discover new ways to build an effective relationship with the local media while networking with other area non-profits organizations. For additional information please visit the link below. http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/content/hhs/ads/eSubscribe/npodayflyerfinal.pdf EASTERN MONTGOMERY REGIONAL SERVICES CENTER TO HOST CLASSES OFFERED BY MONTGOMERY COLLEGE The Eastern Montgomery Regional Services Center will host a three-day workshop called “Road Map to Federal Government Employment” on November 17 through 19. The workshops will run from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the center, located at 3300 Briggs Chaney Road, Silver Spring. The fee is $95. Seating is limited and pre-registration is required. For more information, or to register, call Harriett Lebowitz at 240-567-2595 or email harriet.lebowitz@montgomerycollege.edu. PLANNING FOR FUTURE SUCCESS: HELPING STUDENTS AND FAMILIES UNDERSTAND AND NAVIGATE THE COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS Saturday, November 14, 2009, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Bowie State University, 14000 Jericho Road Bowie, MD (301) 860-4000. Representatives from: Colleges and universities, testing centers, and career training institutions. Learn more about: Financial aid resources, and post-secondary education opportunities Learn how to write: Winning applications, essays and resumes. FAMILY AND NURSING CARE FOUNDATION IS SEEKING PROPOSALS FOR GRANT The Family and Nursing Care Foundation, a fund of the Montgomery County Community Foundation, is soliciting proposals for awarding a grant to one or more non-profit community organizations that offer free or reduced-cost home care services to low income seniors in Montgomery and Prince George's Counties in Maryland, as well as in Washington, DC. Please view link for more information: www.montgomerycountymd.gov/content/hhs/ads/eSubscribe/familyandnursingcarefoundation.pdf
COMMUNITIES ENGAGED: NONPROFITS’ 17TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE
This year, Maryland Nonprofits' annual conference addresses this critical area and focuses on how nonprofits build and engage communities around their missions. Join us to explore and develop strategies to strengthen the critical relationships that define the communities within which you work. This includes those you serve, funders, donors, volunteers, government agencies, neighborhoods, and peers. Tuesday, November 10,
8:45 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. at Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, 5701 Marinelli Road, North Bethesda, MD 20852.
INFORMED PARENTS-SUCCESSFUL CHILDREN: EARLY EDUCATION AT ITS BEST
The mission of Informed Parents-Successful Children (IPSC) is to provide non-English speaking parents and caregivers with tools to promote early childhood development and school readiness. IPSC was specifically designed to work in close collaboration with organizations serving the growing linguistically and culturally diverse populations in the state of Maryland. During the past two years IPSC has conducted a total of 38 training sessions for organizations serving linguistically diverse parents, family day care providers and parents. The training sessions have reached a total of 640 participants. For more information on the ISPC, visit www.informedparents.org. If your organization is interested in learning more about IPSC or in scheduling a training session for parents or child care providers please contact the Project Director, Mrs. Maria del Rosario Basterra at 301-757-7741 Ext. 124 or by e-mail at basterra@maec.org. | | ANNOUNCEMENTS | | HOLIDAY SCHEDULE FOR VETERAN’S DAY Montgomery County government will observe the following holiday schedule for Veterans’ Day on Wednesday, November 11: http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/apps/News/press/PR_details.asp?PrID=6000 AFRICAN HERITAGE MONTH ON TV
The following 6 dates are scheduled for the program "African People" African Heritage Month. You can watch it on Channel 19.
Tuesday 11/3/2009, 5:00 PM, Channel 19
Wednesday 11/4/2009, 5:27 PM, Channel 19
Tuesday 11/10/2009, 10:00 PM, Channel 19
Friday 11/13/2009, 2:00 PM, Channel 19
Wednesday 11/18/2009, 10:30 PM, Channel 19
Friday 11/20/2009, 11:30 PM, Channel 19 LEGGETT HAILS COUNTY TRIPLE-A BOND RATING IN TROUBLED ECONOMIC TIMES County Executive Ike Leggett today announced that Montgomery County has maintained its Triple-A bond rating from three Wall Street bond rating agencies, just a month after Leggett and other County officials met with the agencies to present the latest information on the County’s fiscal situation and describe actions taken by the County to weather the current economic downturn. For more information go to: http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/apps/News/press/PR_details.asp?PrID=5994 STRATHMORE STUDENT CONCERTS WELCOME 10,000 MCPS SECOND GRADERS For the sixth consecutive year, Strathmore opens the doors of the Music Center on November 17, 18, and 19, 2009, as all Grade 2 students from Montgomery County Public Schools have the opportunity to attend a performance by the National Philharmonic conducted by Maestro Piotr Gajewski in the Concert Hall. For more information go to: http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/press/index.aspx?page=showrelease&id=2618 WATERSHED RESTORATION IMPLEMENTATION PLANS TO MEET THE MS4 PERMIT REQUIREMENTS On Wednesday, November 18, the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will host a public informational meeting on the development of Watershed Restoration Implementation Plans to meet its stormwater permit requirements. The meeting will take place from 7 to 9 pm in the Council Office Building, 100 Maryland Avenue, Seventh Floor, Rockville.
The purpose of this meeting is to provide background on the Permit requirements, present the framework which will be used for developing the watershed-specific implementation plans, and receive input from the general public on the proposed approach. Information on the County's NPDES MS4 permit program can be viewed at http://montgomerycountymd.gov/dep and select 'NPDES Program' on the index. For more information about the meeting, contact Meo Curtis, stormwater permit coordinator at 240-777-7711 or at meo.curtis@montgomerycountymd.gov MONTGOMERY COUNTY SPENDING MEETING Maryland Department of Transportation and Montgomery County officials will meet next week to discuss a six-year plan for transportation spending that will be presented to the legislature in January. Transportation Secretary Beverley K. Swaim-Staley and State Highway Administrator Neil J. Pedersen will lead a delegation of state officials to meet with county officials and members of the public. The meeting will be at 7 pm, Nov. 12 in the County Council's office, 100 Maryland Ave., Rockville. UPDATE ON TOWN SQUARE PARKING On October 26, the Mayor and Council considered proposals for free garage parking during the December holiday season. They directed staff to implement free parking in the Town Square garages all days and hours from December 14, 2009 to January 3, 2010. Parking meter users will continue to be charged throughout that period. WHITE FLINT PLAN, ZONING DISCOVERY, STUDENT PLAN WIN STATE PLANNING AWARDS Two recent plans produced by the Montgomery County Planning Department – the White Flint Sector Plan and the Zoning Discovery – received top awards from the Maryland chapter of the American Planning Association (APA), planners learned today. For more information go to: http://mncppc.typepad.com/news/2009/10/white-flint-plan-zoning-discovery-student-plan-win-state-planning-awards-.html#more MONTGOMERY COLLEGE IS ON FACEBOOK Montgomery College is on Facebook! Montgomery College's official Facebook page is a great communication tool for staff, faculty, alumni and students. For more information go to: http://insidemc.montgomerycollege.edu/showStory.php?id=13948 COMMUTER CONNECTIONS TESTS POOL REWARDS TO MOVE COMMUTERS INTO CARPOOLS Commuter Connections is launching a pilot program to encourage commuters in three of the region’s most congested corridors to try carpooling to and from work instead of driving alone. Commuters traveling mornings on I-395 from the District across the 14th St. Bridge into Northern Virginia; the Capital Beltway from Bethesda to Tysons Corner; and the Beltway from the Baltimore-Washington Parkway to I-270; and back in the afternoon, may qualify for a $1 each way incentive for carpooling during the ‘Pool Rewards pilot program. For more information go to: http://www.mwcog.org/news/press/detail.asp?NEWS_ID=409 MAJOR SMARTBENEFITS® CHANGES TO BEGIN JANUARY 1 Beginning January 1, 2010, Metro’s SmartBenefits® program will change and enable employers to comply with a new federal mandate that requires transit benefits to be disbursed and monitored separately from other value stored in their employees’ SmarTrip® cards. Under the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) mandate, transit benefits and parking benefits will be stored in two distinct accounts in a central location that will be accessible system-wide through the SmarTrip® card. For more information go to: http://www.wmata.com/about_metro/news/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?ReleaseID=4121 MONTGOMERY COUNTY EMERGENCY HEALTH FACILITIES The Montgomery County Emergency Health Facilities Map shows the location and information for the six hospital emergency rooms and six walk-in urgent care facilities in the county. The map can be found on: http://connectedcommunities.us/showthread.php?t=31085 MONTGOMERY’S TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR FEATURED IN PUBLIC CIO MAGAZINE Montgomery County’s Chief Information Officer, E. Steven Emanuel, is featured on the cover and in a feature article in the October/November 2009 edition of Government Technology’s Public CIO Magazine. For more information go to: http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/apps/News/press/PR_details.asp?PrID=5979 STATE TRANSPORTATION OFFICIALS AFFIRM PLANNERS’ RECOMMENDATION FOR CORRIDOR CITIES TRANSITWAY ROUTE A key recommendation for the Gaithersburg West Master Plan that would re-route the proposed Corridor Cities Transitway (CCT) was strengthened Thursday when state transit officials endorsed the proposal. The plan is under consideration by the Montgomery County Council. For more information go to: http://mncppc.typepad.com/news/2009/10/state-transportation-officials-affirm-planners-recommendation-for-corridor-cities-transitway-route.html#more SHOW ME THE MONEY! Finding extra cash for home improvement projects can be tricky. Luckily, there are several incentives for making energy efficiency improvements to your home. Incentives are available through Montgomery County property tax credits, state grants for solar and geothermal projects and federal tax credits for both energy-efficient products and renewable energy projects. Plus, Pepco and BG&E have several rebates and other programs to help you reduce your home energy use. To find out more about these incentives and programs, go to: http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/deptmpl.asp?url=/content/dep/Energy/incentives.asp MCP FIRST SIX MONTHS CRIME STATISTICS Montgomery County Police Chief J. Thomas Manger announced today that the crime statistics for the first six months of 2009 show a 5.0% decrease in reported crime within Montgomery County. For more information go to: http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/Apps/Police/News/NA_details.asp?NaID=5099
SUPERINTENDENT WEAST RECOMMENDS SIX-YEAR CIP Nine Montgomery County public schools would be expanded and two new schools would be built under a six-year Capital Improvements Program (CIP) recommendation that Superintendent Jerry D. Weast submitted to the Board of Education October 28. For more information go to: http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/press/index.aspx?page=showrelease&id=2614 ROCKVILLE ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION AWARDS The City of Rockville's Human Rights Commission is accepting nominations for its Martin Luther King Jr. Youth Award and F. Michael Taff Award. Nominations are due Monday, Nov. 30. For more information go to: http://www.rockvillemd.gov/news/2009/10-october/10-29-09b.html
METRO TO HOST PUBLIC FORUMS IN MARYLAND ON PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2011 BUDGET Metro will host two public forums in Maryland to address Metro’s critical budget issues including operating challenges and capital needs for the fiscal year 2011 budget. The transit agency is facing a potential $100 million budget shortfall for fiscal year 2011, which begins July 1, 2010. For more information go to: http://www.wmata.com/about_metro/news/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?ReleaseID=4122 LEAF COLLECTION TO BEGIN IN ROCKVILLE Each year, Rockville's Department of Public Works provides two leaf pick-ups during a 10-week period for residents between mid-October and December. For more information go to: http://www.rockvillemd.gov/news/2009/10-october/10-16-09b.html THE WHEATON SOCIAL SECURITY OFFICE IS MOVING! When: November 18, 2009 New Location: 10230 New Hampshire Avenue, Suite 304, Silver Spring, MD 20903 Hours of operation: Monday through Friday - 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM The Social Security Office located at 11006 Veirs Mill Road in Silver Spring, MD will have minimal service beginning November 9, 2009. The office will close down completely at NOON on November 13th and is expected to reopen at the new location on November 18th. You can transact business on our website by visiting: www.socialsecurity.gov or you may contact Social Security by phone at 1-800-772-1213. MONTGOMERY COUNTY TO HOLD TALENT SEARCH FOR 2010 DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. CELEBRATION Montgomery County’s Office of Community Partnerships in the Office of the County Executive and the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Committee announce the talent call for individuals and groups interested in performing in this year’s annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration. Auditions will take place on two Saturdays, October 24 and November 14, from 2 to 4 pm in the Executive Office Building Lobby Level Auditorium, 101 Monroe Street, Rockville. Those selected will perform at the County’s celebration on Monday, January 18, 2010 at the Music Center at Strathmore, located at 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. For more information, call Sean Gibson at 240-777-1227, or email sean.gibson@montgomerycountymd.gov.
GILCHRIST CENTER FALL BROCHURE
The Gilchrist Center for Cultural Diversity has published its program of Fall events for the months of September, October, and December. Class offerings include English Conversation, Support Groups in Spanish, Basic Computer for Absolute Beginners, and many more. All classes are completely free of charge unless noted. For a complete list of the programs offered, click here. TUESDAY MORNING ENGLISH Go practice your ENGLISH through conversation and some grammar on Tuesday mornings from 10 to 11:30 am at the Wheaton Library, 11701 Georgia Ave.; Wheaton, MD 20902. Drop-ins welcome! FREE course. Call 240-777-0678 for more information. | | NEW BOARDS, COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS OPPORTUNITIES | | County Executive Isiah Leggett is committed to representation on all of the County’s boards, committees, and commissions that is reflective of, and responsive to, our County’s residents. Public participation contributes to the work of County government and provides a valuable service to the community when a variety of issues, concerns, and viewpoints are presented. Currently, there is a valuable opportunity to serve on the following | | VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE COMMUNITY | | COMPUTER SAVVY SENIOR VOLUNTEERS WANTED The JCA (Jewish Council for the Aging) has JCA Senior Tech Centers teaching seniors 50+ the use of the computer. Senior volunteers are needed to teach, coach and assist at all of our centers. If you enjoy computers and want to sharpen your skills and meet other “senior computer whiz kids,” this is the place for you. The classes taught include: basic introduction, word-processing, graphics, desktop publicizing, photography, internet, e-mail, and much more.
The JCA Senior Tech Centers are located in Maryland at Asbury Methodist Village, Gaithersburg, MD, the Bethesda Vital Living Center on Edgemoor Lane, Bethesda, MD and B’nai Shalom of Olney in Olney, MD. With a new center opening at Holiday Park (3950 Ferrara Drive, Silver Spring, MD) in March 2010. For additional information contact Dana Hirsch at 240-395-0916 or email dhirsch@accessjca.org HELP PASS HEALTH REFORM Help make calls to mobilize supporters of health insurance reform in other states. Come to a phone bank in downtown Bethesda, downtown Silver Spring, or Gaithersburg, Monday through Thursday, November 2-19, from 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. each evening. For more information and to sign-up go to http://tinyurl.com/HCPB-md08. These phone banks are facilitated by Organizing for America. For further information, please contact Jon Randall at jon.randall@comcast.net, 301-588-5304. TEACH THE PARENT, REACH THE CHILD Rockville, MD – English for Daily Living, a classroom program for parents of children in the Montgomery County Public Schools, is seeking volunteer teachers and assistant teachers for spring classes. Classes are held on weekdays, usually in the evenings, at schools in Silver Spring and Gaithersburg. Lead Teachers should have classroom teaching experience, experience teaching adults for whom English is a second language, enthusiasm for working with adult learners, and be available to teach eight 2-hour weekly classes. Assistant Teachers should have an interest in working with adults for whom English is a second language and be available to assist during eight 2-hour weekly classes. For more information, please contact Jayne Klein at the Literacy Council of Montgomery County, 301-610-0030 or email jayne@literacycouncilmcmd.org. HELP BOOST A CHILD’S SKILLS AND SELF-ESTEEM! Interages, Inc., a nonprofit in Montgomery County, needs volunteers (ages 50+) to tutor and mentor children at public elementary, middle, and high schools (including Bethesda/Chevy Chase HS). In 1-2 hours/week, you can make a real difference in the life of a student. Volunteers work in a group setting, matched with an individual child, to provide friendship, encouragement, and help with reading, language, geography skills, and cultural activities. Training, all materials, on-site staff support provided. Contact Sara Cartmill at 301-949-3551, X or Cartmill@interagesmd.org or visit us at www.interagesmd.org. THE WELLNESS COMMUNITY - GREATER WASHINGTON DC SEEKS VOLUNTEERS TO HELP WITH HEALTH FAIRS AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH EVENTS. Help them represent The Wellness Community by attending health fairs and community events throughout the year. Your time can make a difference educating our community about our free programs of emotional support, education and hope for people living with cancer and their loved ones. As a volunteer you will distribute literature and talk about their free programs. Good communication skills are helpful. Training will be provided. Visit www.thewellnesscommunity.org/ or contact Luisa Carneiro at 301-493-5002 - email twcdc@thewellnesscommunity.org. A WIDER CIRCLE Please consider giving some time. You can work in the office or warehouse, work at a project site, or help with their marketing and fundraising efforts. They also have one paid position (paying a modest stipend) to help manage this transition. You can also donate to their new Capital Campaign. Contributions can be made online at www.awidercircle.org (a good chance to see their new website). To learn more or to volunteer, please reply here, give them a call at the office 301-608-3504 or email volunteer@awidercircle.org. MONTGOMERY COUNTY'S COMMISSION FOR WOMEN COUNSELING AND CAREER CENTER Use your skills, learn new ones, and help other women! Greatest need is for information and referral specialists, including those fluent in Spanish. Free parking & close to Rockville Metro. Visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov/cfw or contact Lynn Barclay at 240-777-8328 or email to lynn.barclay@montgomerycountymd.gov. | | JOBS OPPORTUNITIES IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY | | Below are selected employment opportunities in Montgomery County Government, private and nonprofit sectors. You can see all job postings below. Apply for the job that interests your career goals. To see all Montgomery County's job postings, visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov/careers. Contact Joe Heiney-Gonzalez at 240-777-5070 or joe-heiney-gonzalez@montgomerycountymd.gov. You can also go to the various organization's website for more information about the positions listed. CLICK HERE FOR THE JOB CLUB MEMO. LEDC Seeking Executive Administrative Assistant. Click here for more details. Montgomery County Historical Society is seeking an Educational Manager. Click here for more details. | | Please Note: Effective July 1, 2008 all job applications must be submitted online. Paper resumes will not be accepted. | |
| | To see all Montgomery County's job postings, visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov/careers. Contact Joe Heiney-Gonzalez, Special Assistant to the Director, at 240-777-5070 or by email at joe.heiney-gonzalez@montgomerycountymd.gov. | | Pass this on and connect us with other community members! | | | If you have any questions or comments, contact us by email or postal mail:
Montgomery County Government, Office of Public Information, 101 Monroe Street, 4th Floor, Rockville, MD 20850.
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