Beyond MoCo

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration has begun construction on a $10.4 million project designed to improve safety and traffic operations along US 15 at Auburn Road and Angleberger Road in Frederick County.

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Announcement

Reserve your spot for an after-hour event with multi-disciplinary artist Sky Hopinka, Thursday, Nov. 5, 6–9 PM. Experience monumental nature-inspired artworks in the Water’s Edge exhibition, make your own artwork to take home at the National Museum of the American Indian.

Sky Hopinka’s photo and video art—including This is a mnemonic for Truman Lowe in the museum’s collection—shares Truman Lowe’s interest in Indigenous homelands, cultural knowledge, and traditional practices. Hopinka contributed to the exhibition catalog for Water’s Edge: The Art of Truman Lowe, writing on Lowe’s lasting impact on his work. Hopinka joins the museum for this special after hours event featuring a screening of three of his short video works followed by a discussion with Rebecca Head Trautmann, Assistant Curator of Contemporary Art and exhibition curator, along with art-making activities, and time to enjoy Lowe’s work currently on view.   Sky Hopinka has been widely recognized for his experimental short films and photo-based works. A MacArthur Fellow, Guggenheim Fellow, and Forge Project Fellow, his work has been shown in major film festivals, museums, and international exhibitions and is in numerous prominent museum collections. Hopinka is currently an assistant professor in the department of Art, Film, and Visual Studies at Harvard University. 


Event

Join Oneness-Family School for a free Montessori toddler event on Saturday, November 14! In this Montessori-inspired lesson from OFS teacher Ja’Shai Rowe, toddlers will explore the story of "Leaf Man" by Lois Ehlert and enjoy fall activities and crafts. For parents and toddlers age 1-3 years.


Health

Maryland has launched a new Assisted Outpatient Treatment program designed to provide court-ordered, community-based treatment and support for individuals with severe mental illness who have had difficulty remaining engaged in voluntary treatment. (more…)


Gaithersburg

Montgomery County Councilmember Dawn Luedtke will host a community meeting addressing social and safety needs at South Lake Elementary School (18201 Contour Rd.) 7-8:30pm on Thursday, August 27.

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DC Sports

Legendary former Washington football coach and current NASCAR team owner Joe Gibbs is launching a new series on X in which he will answer questions submitted by commenters each week. “Anything from football and racing to faith, life, and everything in between,” Gibbs wrote. “Drop your question in the comments, and we’ll pick a couple each week for me to answer.”

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Crime

The Montgomery County Police Department shared an overview of reported calls for service from August 19. The summary does not reflect every call handled by officers that day.

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