Event

General admission is $25 per person, which includes chili tastings. Free Admission for kids under 18, Police Officers and their Family is provided by MCPF). All proceeds benefit the Foundation’s mission to strengthen community-police relationships, support officers wellness, and enhance public safety initiatives across Montgomery County.

In addition to delicious chili, attendees can enjoy local craft beer from Lone Oak Brewery, family activities, and opportunities to meet and interact with Montgomery County police officers in a fun, relaxed setting.


Entertainment

Did you know that the first ice cream on the continent was served in Maryland in 1744 when Governor Thomas Bladen served up the sweet, creamy treat? The flavor was strawberry. The first commercial sales of ice cream were also in Maryland when a Baltimore milkman by the name of Jacob Fussell began the commercial selling of ice cream in the state back in 1851 (courtesy of Visit Maryland).

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MCFRS

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) will hold an on-site application event at the Montgomery County’s Public Safety Training Academy in Gaithersburg on Saturday, June 29.

Per the news release: “The Montgomery County Fire Rescue Service (MCFRS) application process is now open for those interested in career as a Firefighter/Rescuer I. The online application process will close on July 10. However; applicants can attend a special On-Site Application Event from 9 a.m.-noon on Saturday, June 29, in Gaithersburg.


Takoma Park

Residents and businesses on the 7600 block of Maple Avenue in Takoma Park are advised that there is an ongoing water leak in the area. The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) was onsite this past Tuesday and successfully repaired a broken water main. However, a subsequent leak in a valve was identified and needs to be addressed.

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