Montgomery Parks’ Garden of Lights returns to Brookside Gardens (1800 Glenallan Ave, Wheaton), featuring over 1.5 million LED lights in a dazzling outdoor display. Tickets go on sale October 14, with the exhibit opening on November 22. Tickets are $10 per person for ages 5 and older, with free admission for children under 5 (registration required).

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Montgomery County will be holding “Climate Solutions for Congregations” on Sunday, Oct. 13, at M-NCPPC’s Wheaton headquarters, inviting faith leaders to discuss the County’s Climate Action Plan, collaborate within the interfaith community, and explore grant opportunities for climate initiatives.

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On Wednesday, October 9, White House Director of National Drug Control Policy Dr. Rahul Gupta joins Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller on a visit to John F. Kennedy High School in Silver Spring, where they will participate in a school assembly to highlight the dangers of illicit drugs like fentanyl and the life-saving effects of opioid overdose reversal medications like naloxone.

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Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a house fire this morning in the 11400 block of Fairoak Drive in Silver Spring.

According to MCFRS Spokesperson David Pazos, the fire occurred in a vacant home and was quickly contained. The homeowner was not present at the time of the incident and there were no injuries reported.


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