Updated 3/26 to include new information from Montgomery College PR Director, Marcus Rosano
Germantown Vaccination Site Set to Open Wednesday, 3/31
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Children’s Book on Dr. Fauci Set to be Released This June
A new children’s book by author Kate Messner titled,”Dr. Fauci: How a Boy from Brooklyn Became America’s Doctor”, is set to be released by Simon & Schuster on June 29th.
Krispy Kreme is Giving Away Free Doughnuts Every Day For a Year With Proof of Vaccination
Krispy Kreme announced Monday that they will be giving free glazed doughnuts to individuals who come in with a valid Covid-19 vaccination card for the next year.
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AAHP Expands Free COVID-19 Testing, Vaccine Pre-Registration Support, and Incentives for Montgomery County’s Black Community
In an effort to help encourage COVID-19 testing, The African American Health Program is offering free on-site testing and vaccine pre-registration, groceries, ,masks, sanitizer, and more.
County Council to Hold a Hearing and Vote Tomorrow on COVID-19 Regulations
The Montgomery County Council will be meeting to introduce, hold a public hearing, and vote tomorrow at 1:30PM on a Board of Health Regulation to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Free Produce Pickup Sunday in Rockville
The Guru Gobind Sing Foundation is holding a food distribution event on Sunday, March 7th from 10:30AM-12:30PM at 13814 Travilah Rd in Rockville.
MoCo Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles Featured on 60 Minutes
Chief Public Health Officer for Montgomery County Travis Gayles was featured Sunday evening on 60 Minutes. He expressed his frustration with the amount of COVID-19 vaccine the county has received and described how the County is prioritizing vaccine distribution.
Local Group of MCPS Teachers Urging State of Maryland to Open A Mass Vaccine Site in MoCo
An advocacy group known as the Vaccine Hunters, comprised of eight Montgomery County Public School teachers, are encouraging residents to reach out to state and local officials to demand a mass vaccination site in the county.
Food Distribution Featuring Ethnic & Cultural Food This Sunday in Silver Spring
They will be handing out groceries (including protein), beginning at 12:30PM. They are asking that you please wear a mask and socially distance.
Free Drive-By Mask Giveaway Wednesday, March 3rd
Twinbrook Village and the Twinbrook Community Association will be holding a socially-distanced drive-by mask giveaway at 12920 Twinbrook Pkwy in Rockville on Wednesday, March 3rd from 4-6PM.
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The first Feed the Fridge in Maryland is coming to 7315 New Hampshire Ave in Takoma Park this Friday. Feed the Fridge, started by Medium Rare’s, Mark Bucher, places refrigerators in local communities and pays area restaurants to stock them daily with fresh meals. Their goal is to deliver 500,000 free meals in 2021. To learn more about Feed the Fridge, and to donate, visit feedthefridge.org
Olazzo and Cava Mezze are among the local restaurants that are participating.