Office of Community Partnerships E-Bulletin - November 13, 2009

[Howard Hartman]

 

 

Office of Community Partnerships E-Bulletin

Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett's Office of Community Partnerships

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.   THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION'S "CELEBRATION OF GIVING"   Join the Montgomery County Community Foundation as they recognize those who “give where we live” and honor Stewart Bainum, our 2009 Montgomery County Philanthropist of the Year. Tuesday, November 17, from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at The Chevy Chase Trust Atrium, 7501 Wisconsin Avenue Bethesda, Maryland 20814. Visit www.MCCommunityFoundation.org or contact Anna Hargrave at ahargrave@cfncr.org or (301) 588-2544, x14.   MORE COMPLETE COUNT COMMITTEE KICKOFFS!   Both the Maryland Middle Eastern American Affairs Commission and the Montgomery County Middle Eastern Advisory Group will convene their Complete Count Committee Kickoff Meetings next week. Please come show your support as these groups launch their CCCs, and pass along to appropriate persons who may be interested.   The Maryland Middle Eastern American CCC kickoff is Thursday, November 19 from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. It will be held at Prince George's County Department of Public Works and Transportation, 9400 Peppercorn Place, Suite 300, Largo, MD 20774.   The Montgomery County Middle Eastern Advisory Group will hold its kickoff Saturday, November 21 from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. It will be held at the Bethesda Chevy Chase Regional Services Center, 2nd floor conference room, 4805 Edgemoor Lane, Bethesda, MD.

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

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

PREPARING FOR SUCCESS   Preparing For Success is a seminar aimed at high school girls who plan to attend college or enter the workplace. November 21, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Montgomery College, 51 Mannakee Street, Rockville, MD. Registration is in the Theatre Arts Building. 2009's event includes: Lunch and Breakfast Provided, Raffle Prizes, Resume Writing and Interview Techniques, Getting Into College and Paying For It, Street Law and How to Stay Safe, Survivors Guide to Independence, and "The Right Look" Fashion Show. Come dressed in your best business casual outfit and you may get the chance to appear as one of our models in the fashion show!   All workshops are presented in English; however we may have Spanish interpreters for the event. There will be free bus service from certain High Schools. For more information, please call Louise H. Preble Schwartz, Esq., 301-654-4345 atregnani@aol.com">patregnani@aol.com.You may register on-line at www.preparingforsuccess.org.   AARP SENIOR DRIVER SAFETY CLASS   Attendees simply attend the one, 4-hour class and they receive their completion certificate! The class registration fees are $12.00 for AARP members and $14.00 for non-AARP members. The instructor will continue to collect the fee on the day of the class. Saturday, November 21, 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at the Eastern Montgomery Regional Services Center, 3300 Briggs Chaney Road, Silver Spring, Maryland 20904. Language: English. Limited Seats only! For more information or to register, call # (240) 777-8400.   EAST COUNTY CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD (ECCAB)   Residents are invited to attend the East County Citizens Advisory Board meetings and encouraged to ask questions & provide comments. The next ECCAB meeting will be held at the Eastern Montgomery Regional Services Center on Wednesday, December 2 at 7:15pm. ECCAB Meetings are open to Public. For questions please contact the Center at (240) 777-8400/TTY (240) 777-8418. FREE LEGAL ADVICE CLINICS   The Montgomery County Bar Foundation Pro Bono Program, in partnership with Eastern Montgomery Regional Services, provides free Legal Advice Consultations for low income residents on the first and second Thursdays of each month from 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. The upcoming dates for the legal clinic are December 3rd and 10th. A client intake must be completed before 6:00 pm.  For more  information, call the Pro Bono Program Monday through Thursday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm (301) 424-7651 or (301) 424-7652 or (301) 424-7633.  Clinics are held at the Eastern Montgomery Regional Center, 3300 Briggs Chaney Road, Silver Spring.  For directions call 240-777-8400.   LITERARY LUNCHEON   Friends of the Library proudly presents the 22nd Annual Literary Luncheon.  On November 19, at the Mansion at Strathmore, FOLMC Board Member David O. Stewart, an accomplished attorney and historian, will speak with his wife Nancy Floreen about their marriage, living with a writer, and raising three children in Montgomery County.  Councilmember Floreen (D-At Large) has served in state, local, and federal government for over 20 years.  For more information, please visit: http://www.folmc.org/events/literary-luncheon/   SHRED AND RECYCLE   Fill up five boxes of personal documents and get it all safely shredded this Sunday, November 15th from 1-5pm at Walt Whitman High School parking lot.  It is also an opportunity to donate usable clothing and household items.  Bethesda Green is organizing this special event in celebration of America Recycles Day with Montgomery County's Division of Solid Waste Services.  For more information, please visit: http://www.bethesdagreen.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=jwYyl7cn5-w%3d&tabid=307   YOUTH LEADERSHIP CLASS OF 2010 APPLICATION DEALDINE: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20   The Youth Leadership Greater Washington (YLGW) program is a six-month, hands-on leadership development program for high school sophomores and juniors in the Greater Washington region. YGLW 2010 runs from January 2010 through June 2010.  Applications are available at the following link (Youth Leadership Class of 2010 Application) and are due Friday, November 20 by 5 p.m.  Program days take place once a month during the school day.   24TH ANNUAL EXECUTIVE’S BALL FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES   Satisfy your Appetite for the Arts and Humanities at 24th annual Executive's Ball for the Benefit of the Arts and Humanities. Join County Executive "Ike" Leggett and Mrs. Catherine Leggett as we celebrate the rich cultural assets we have in Montgomery County! Sunday, December 6 at 6 p.m. Hilton Rockville - $100, Advance Registration Purchase tickets here (Advance purchase is available until December 2).   COFFEE TALK: AN INTIMATE DISCUSSION WITH WORLD RENOWNED ARTIST WILLARD WIGAM   The Institute of Caribbean Studies cordially invite you to meet the famous micro sculpture artist and hear his story Saturday, November 14 at noon in Parish Gallery, 1054 31st Street, NW Washington, DC 20007. Cost: $55 per person, $35.00 ICS Gala ticket holder (includes an autographed book and a photo of the artist). Click here to RSVP   HABITAT FOOD DRIVE TO BENEFIT MANNA FOOD CENTER   National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness week is November 15th-21st. During that week Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County, MD, Inc. and Manna Food Center are teaming up to fight hunger in Montgomery County. For every non-perishable food item you drop off at Habitat ReStore location on Gaither Road in Gaithersburg you will receive one ReStore Buck ($0.25) good towards your next purchase. Help fight hunger and save!   CHAI TIME, PAGES FROM HISTORY   Chai Time is excited to have Mr. Peter Young, Chief of Asian Division, at the Library of Congress , and Nuzhat Khatoon present at Chai Time. Dr. Anchi Hoh, Special Assistant to the Chief, Asian Division; Chief Executive Director for the Asian Division Friends Society (ADFS) and Dr. Allen Thrasher, Coordinator for South Asia Team, Asian Division, will also be at hand to answer questions.   Chai Time will also welcome Dr. Kenneth Robbins of Potomac, author, historian and avid collector of Indian Art who will present his book "Habshi Amarat" African Elites in India. As we catch glimpses from a few pages in history, we look forward to your joining us for an informative and fun afternoon. Sunday, November 15th, 2-5 p.m. at the Potomac Community Center, 11315 Falls Road Potomac, MD. Phone 240-777-6960. 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   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 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 on Saturday November 14th from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.: 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, November 17, 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 November 25.  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   NOMINATE SOMEONE FOR 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.  Nominations for Principal and Teacher of the Year must be submitted by December 18. For more information go to: http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/clusteradmin/schoolperformance/naacpaward/   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.   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 MONTGOMERY 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\   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

GOVERNOR’S GRANTS OFFICE OFFERS FREE WEBINARS   For anyone interested in securing future federal funds, it helps to know where the current funds are flowing. The Governor's Grants Office is hosting a series of free webinars through a generous donation from Verizon. The first webinar, "Follow the Money: Tracking Where Recovery Act Dollars Flow," was sold out, and the podcast can be viewed here. There still is time to register for the second free webinar hosted by the Governor's Grants Office. "Recession-Proof Your Grantwriting," for beginning and intermediate grant writers, will run from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 2nd. Click here to preregister for the online webinar. For additional inquiries, please contact Susan Casey at scasey@gov.state.md.us or call 410-260-3909.   GRANT FOR 1 YEAR OF DESIGN CONSULTING HELP   Studio Orange Design, Subtle Technology and Tiffany Manning Photography will be donating a full year of design and marketing services to one nonprofit organization, located anywhere in the United States, valued up to $75,000. Apply by January 15. http://www.we-inspire.org/   ROCKVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TEAMS UP WITH CLEAN CURRENTS FOR FIRST EVER GREEN ENERGY BUYING GROUP   Clean Currents and the Rockville Chamber of Commerce announced today that they are teaming up to create Maryland's first ever chamber green power buying group. Chamber members will be able to group together to purchase green energy through Clean Currents at competitive rates. Clean Currents, a Rockville company and chamber member, will also offer Rockville Chamber members discounts on solar installations and energy efficiency audits. There will be an information meeting to kick off the first buying group on November 19th at the Chase Suite Hotel in Rockville, MD at 7:30 AM. To register, please visit: www.RockvilleChamber.org.   EMPOWERING WOMEN IN THIS ECONOMY SYMPOSIUM 2009   In an effort to keep in line with their mission, the Maryland Commission for Women (MCW) is providing this informational conference. Participants will be able to choose appropriate sources and attend one-stop, informational workshops and panels that will provide information and access to resources in the outlined areas. Experts will extend necessary resources to assist Maryland women in this challenging economic time by:  Providing ready-to-use resources and information services, setting up consultations and appointments, and generating opportunities for residents to collaborate with other residents, state/local/federal agencies to improve their chances of economic success.     Please join the MCW at the Prince George’s Community College’s Largo Student Center, in Largo, MD on Saturday, December 5, 2009 from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Phone: 410-767-3049. www.marylandwomen.org   NEW MEDICAL CLINIC   Community Ministries of Rockville will be providing medical care at the brand new Mansfield Kaseman Clinic, 8 West Middle Lane Rockville MD. This clinic is a Community Health Link Clinic that provides health care and referrals to adults who are uninsured. Please call 301-917-6800 if you would like to schedule an appointment or have any questions.   FREE INTERNET AND EMAIL TRAINING AVAILABLE TO LOW INCOME SENIORS IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY   The JCA Senior Community Service Employment Program has received additional funding to offer free internet and email training for low income seniors in Montgomery County. This program is called “Generations On Line”. The first of two initial training sites for this pilot will be at JCA’s Bethesda Vital Living Center at 4805 Edgemoor Lane, 2nd floor, in Bethesda (located in the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Regional Service Center).    Training will be in the mornings Monday through Friday, with computers available for practice each weekday afternoon except Tuesday. If you know seniors, 55 years old or older, who would like to learn how to use the internet and email, please have them contact Linda Reaves at 240.395.0918 to schedule their training sessions.      FREE CELL PHONES FOR LOW INCOME RESIDENTS IN MD   Through SafeLink Wireless' Lifeline Service you can receive:  A FREE SafeLink Wireless phone  A FREE cellular plan that gives you 64 Minutes every month You qualify for Lifeline Service in your area if you already participate in one of the following assistance programs:   Electric Universal Service Program   Food Stamps   Maryland Energy Assistance Program   Medical Assistance   Public Assistance to Adults   Supplemental Security Income (SSI)   Temporary Cash Assistance   Temporary Disability Assistance Program In order to qualify for the SafeLink Wireless phone we must verify with the Maryland Department of Human Resources that you participate in the social service program you provided. Please be advised that your application status may take approximately 30 business days to process. For more information go to:  https:/www.safelinkwireless.com/Enrollmentpublic/Home.aspx 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. 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. 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.    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.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

REOCURRING DISTRACTION THEFT SCHEMES TARGET SENIOR CITIZENS   Montgomery County Police want to remind senior citizens and their families that there are specific distraction-type thefts which continue to occur not only in Montgomery County, but throughout the metropolitan area, and typically target senior citizens. For more information go to:  http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/Apps/Police/News/NA_details.asp?NaID=5118   PUBLIC HEARING ON DRAFT FIRE-RESCUE MASTER PLAN UPDATE   A Public Hearing concerning the draft “Update of the Fire, Rescue, Emergency Medical Services, and Community Risk Reduction Master Plan” (“Master Plan Update) will be hosted by Montgomery County Fire Chief Richard R. Bowers on Monday, November 30 at 7 pm in the Lobby Auditorium of the Executive Office Building, 101 Monroe Street, Rockville. Public parking is available on the lower level of the nearby County Office Building Parking Garage located at Monroe Street and East Jefferson Street.   MONTGOMERY COUNTY’S FLEET SERVICES WINS SECOND PLACE FOR ITS GREEN FLEET   The Montgomery County Department of General Services, Division of Fleet Management Services, recently won second place for the 2009 Government Green Fleet Award, a national competition open to all federal, state and local government fleets in North America. The recognition is awarded to fleets that meet a comprehensive set of environmentally focused evaluation criteria as judged by all the U.S. Department of Energy’s “Clean Cities” program coordinators.   For more information go to:  http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/apps/News/press/PR_details.asp?PrID=6017   MONTGOMERY COUNTY FIRE AND RESCUE   Our latest innovative way to reach out to the community:  http://screenr.com/D0B  or you can also view this on our YouTube site:  http://www.youtube.com/user/MCFRSPubEd#p/f/0/TvGUETLl_vs  Let us know what you think, email:  william.delaney@montgomerycountymd.gov   GOOD MORNING ROCKVILLE   Clean Currents will implement an energy co-operative that allows Rockville Chamber of Commerce members to increase control and perhaps ownership of energy resources.  Clean Currents is part of the "Buy Rockville" campaign, which encourages consumers to use local companies. It has been an active business supporter of the city's green initiatives.  There will be an information meeting to kick off the first buying group on November 19th at the Chase Suite Hotel in Rockville, MD at 7:30 am. To register, please visit: www.RockvilleChamber.org   CANDLE SAFETY TIPS   The Holidays are fast approaching and candles are in demand. See and hear a quick presentation on Candle Safety.  Click on the following link:  http://screenr.com/k4B   COUNTY “DRIVE SAFE” PEDESTRIAN SAFETY VIDEO WINS SILVER DAVEY AWARD   The Montgomery County Public Information Office (PIO) created a pedestrian safety video that has won a Silver Davey Award in the social issues category from the International Academy of the Visual Arts (IAVA). “Drive Safe!®: Keeping Pedestrians Safe When You’re Behind the Wheel” is part of an education effort launched by Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett in July to reduce pedestrian injuries and deaths by targeting new teen and adult drivers about their role in keeping pedestrians safe.  For more information go to:  http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/apps/News/press/PR_details.asp?PrID=6019   COUNTY WELCOMES 2010 CONSTELLATION ENERGY SENIOR PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP   Montgomery County welcomes the 2010 Constellation Energy Senior Players Championship to the newly renovated TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm in Potomac, Maryland.  For more information go to:  http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/apps/News/press/PR_details.asp?PrID=6021   PHASE ONE OF GLEN ECHO ROAD MAINTENANCE PROJECT COMPLETED   Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett announced today that the rehabilitation of the Tulip Hill and Mohican Hills neighborhoods in Glen Echo is complete through a program that is taking a more systematic and comprehensive approach to maintaining the County’s transportation infrastructure. For more information go to:  http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/apps/News/press/PR_details.asp?PrID=6022   WINTER SESSION REGISTRATION   The Montgomery County Recreation Department has an exciting menu of programs, activities, and classes waiting for you!  Registration for the Winter Session programs begins Monday, November 16th.  Download the most current guide here:   http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/content/rec/currentguide.pdf   DEP SEEKS PUBLIC INPUT ON WATERSHED RESTORATION PLANS TO MEET PERMIT REQUIREMENTS   The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will host a public information meeting to discuss its implementation plans for watershed restoration designed to meet stormwater permit requirements. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 18 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Council Office Building, 100 Maryland Avenue, 7th Floor, Rockville. For more information, go to http://montgomerycountymd.gov/dep and click on “Stormwater Permit (MS4)” or contact Stormwater Permit Coordinator Meo Curtis at 240-777-7711 or at meo.curtis@montgomerycountymd.gov.   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   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 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   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   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   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   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 Commission on Aging Agricultural Advisory Committee Animal Matters Hearing Board Citizens Review Panel for Children Commission on Common Ownership Communities Historic Preservation Commission Sign Review Board The deadline for application is November 30. Please share this notice with anyone who may be interested. You may access vacancy announcements for boards, committees, and commissions through the following link. http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/apps/exec/vacancies/pr_list.asp For more information visit http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/apps/exec/vacancies/PR_list.asp or Contact Beth Gochrach at 240-777-2528.

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 MONTGOMERY WORKS NEWSLETTER.   LEDC SEEKS OUTREACH/TRAINING MANAGER.

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.

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