Per Montgomery County:
The Montgomery County Government, and programs that impact County residents, will observe schedule and program changes for the observance of Veterans Day on Monday, Nov. 11.
- County offices—Closed.
- State offices and courts—Closed.
- State Motor Vehicle Administration offices and Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program stations—Closed.
- Libraries—Closed.
- Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS)—All stores will be open regular hours.
- County-operated COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Clinics—Closed.
- Department of Permitting Services—All offices, including customer service lobby, are closed.
- Ride On, Ride On extRa, and Ride On Flex—Will operate on a “Holiday” schedule. All schedules can be viewed at https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/DOT-Transit/SpecialHoliday.html
- Flash—Will operate on a Holiday schedule (Orange Line only).
- MARC Train and Commuter Bus—Will operate on its “R” schedule on all three lines.
- TRiPS Silver Spring commuter store—Open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
- TRiPS Mobile Commuter Store—Closed.
- Metrorail—Will operate on its Saturday Holiday schedule, with trains operating from 5 a.m.-1 a.m.
- Metrobus and Metro Access—Will operate on a Saturday Supplemental schedule.
- Parking at public garages, lots, curbside meters—Free.
- County-provided trash and recycling collections will not be made on Friday, Nov. 11. Those collections will be made on Saturday, Nov. 12.
- Shady Grove Transfer Station and Recycling Center—Closed.
- Aquatic Centers—Will operate on normal schedules.
- Community Recreation and Senior Centers—Closed. After-school programs at some community recreation centers will remain open. Contact local centers for additional information.
- Montgomery Parks—Visit www.MontgomeryParks.org for complete information.
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FEST OF SPRING Caribbean Wine Food & Music Festival
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