MoCo Police

If a Takoma Park Police officer catches your child in the act this summer, they might just get a “ticket.” The Takoma Park Police Department is partnering with 7-Eleven in its “Operation Chill” program; a program that aims to reduce crime and build rapport between kids and law enforcement.

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Montgomery Parks

Montgomery Parksis marking the 15th anniversary of its Community Garden program by creating a digital archive of the experience. Through the years, hundreds of gardeners have left their mark on the land and Montgomery Parks wants to preserve their stories. Gardeners are asked to submit their fondest memories of the program online to Montgomery Parks digital gardening archive.  The stories in the archive will be used to develop future gardening programs and may one day be featured in an online display dedicated to community gardening.

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National

Tropical Smoothie Cafe, which has Montgomery County locations in Aspen Hill , Bethesda, Burtonsville, Gaithersburg, Germantown, Rockville, Silver Spring, and White Oak, is offering a free smoothie on Wednesday 29th between 2pm-7pm.

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Events

KEEN Greater D.C., a nonprofit volunteer organization (based in Bethesda) that provides free on-to-one recreational activities to children and adults with disabilities, celebrates 32 years Sunday, June 2 at Timberlawn Local Park in Rockville (off Tuckerman Lane) from 11am-2:30pm.

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Montgomery Parks

Montgomery Parks is now offering public tours of the historic Woodlawn Manor House at Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park in Sandy Spring, following the completion of much-needed repairs. The historic manor dates to the early 1800s and served as the home of the Palmer family who owned and managed the farm for over 100 years.

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