Hispanic Heritage Celebration Art Exhibit in Gaithersburg
The City of Gaithersburg is hosting a Hispanic Heritage art exhibit at Bohrer Park (506 S Frederick Ave) now through November 21. There will be a reception to meet the artists tonight from 7-8:30pm.
Hispanic American Month Trivia Virtual Event This Thursday
Montgomery County Public Libraries will be presenting a Hispanic American Trivia event on Thursday, September 23 from 5:30pm – 6:30pm.
KORUS (Korean-U.S.) Festival Next Weekend at Montgomery Mall
Per Westfield Montgomery:
Montgomery County Councilmember Navarro, Council President Hucker and Council Vice President Albornoz Host Council’s Hispanic Heritage Month Commemoration
Per Montgomery County:
Per the City of Gaithersburg: The City invites you to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with educational & cultural presentations that include a Día de los Muertos Altar exhibit, a school supply collection, a Tasty Book reading, an art exhibition, an official proclamation, & more. Residents are encouraged to learn about & celebrate Hispanic culture & participate in local events & programs taking place throughout the month, many coordinated by the City’s Multicultural Affairs Committee (MAC).
An official proclamation designating September 15 through October 15, 2021 as “National Hispanic Heritage Month” in the City will be presented at the September 20 Mayor & City Council meeting. The proclamation will be received by Identity, Inc. Program Director Carolyn Camacho & Identity Youth Ambassadors. The Ambassadors have been doing critical work during the pandemic, connecting with residents where they live to encourage vaccinations & provide information about food, health, housing, & other social service resources. The meeting is viewable via Zoom (register here) or can be watched live on Facebook & Twitter and on the City’s Cable TV channels.
MoCo Made Day at Bethesda Farmers Market This Sunday, September 19
The Montomgery County Food Council is hosting a Moco Made Event this Sunday from 9am-1pm at the Bethesda Central Farm Market (7600 Arlington Road, Bethesda).
Last Weekend For Waived/Discounted Adoption Fees at MCASAC
This is the last weekend for discounted and waived adoption fees at the Montgomery County Animal Services & Adoption Center as part of its participation in NBC/Telemundo’s nationwide “Clear the Shelters” adoption event.
Montgomery County Joins Local Community Organizations to Celebrate Welcoming Week Sept. 10-19
Per Montgomery County:
Wheaton Arts Parade & Festival to be Held This Sunday
Per Montgomery County:
Gaithersburg Oktoberfest Cancelled
The City of Gaithersburg has cancelled their Oktoberfest event scheduled for Sunday, October 10 due to the ongoing pandemic.
Montgomery County Friendship Picnic This Sunday
The Montgomery County Committee Against Hate and Violence invites the community to the eighth Montgomery County Friendship Picnic will take place Sunday, Sept. 19 from 12 – 5 p.m. at the Wheaton Regional Park located at 2000 Shorefield Road. The free event brings people of diverse cultures and faiths together to make new friends and discuss ways to build a stronger community.