Vaccancies on County Boards

County Executive Isiah Leggett is committed to representation on all of the County’s boards, committees, and commissions that is reflective of, and responsive to, our County’s residents. Public participation contributes to the work of County government and provides an important service to the community when a variety of issues, concerns, and viewpoints are presented. Currently, there is a valuable opportunity to serve on the following:

• Silver Spring Transportation Management District Advisory Committee
• Silver Spring Urban District Advisory Committee
• Wheaton Urban District Advisory Committee
• Community Development Advisory Committee
• Domestic Violence Coordinating Council
• Housing Opportunities Commission
• Solid Waste Advisory Committee

 Please share this notice with anyone who may be interested. You may access vacancy announcements for boards, committees, and commissions through the following link.

http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/apps/exec/vacancies/pr_list.asp

Applicants of diverse backgrounds, professions, gender, geography, disability and ethnicity are encouraged to apply. An application, consisting of a brief cover letter and resume, should be sent by mail to County Executive Isiah Leggett, 101 Monroe Street, 2nd Floor, Rockville, MD  20850, or by email to countyexecutive.boards@montgomerycountymd.gov. Home and employment addresses, as well as contact phone numbers and email addresses should be included. If appropriate, applicants should indicate the position for which they are applying.

Members of County boards, committees and commissions may not serve on more than one such group at a time. Members of these boards are eligible for reimbursement for travel and dependent care for meetings attended. Leggett’s appointments are subject to confirmation by the County Council. Applications of those selected for appointment are made public as part of the confirmation process.

County Offers Farmer’s Market Coupons to Low-Income Seniors

A limited number of free farmer’s market coupon books will be distributed to low-income seniors in Montgomery County on July 7.  The coupons may be used at farmer’s markets in Montgomery County until October 31, 2011. 

Coupon books will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis on Thursday, July 7 at 10 a.m. at the following locations:

Elizabeth House

1400 Fenwick Lane

Silver Spring, MD  20910

Gaithersburg Senior Center

80A Bureau Drive

Gaithersburg, MD  20878

Holiday Park Senior Center

3950 Ferrara Drive

Wheaton, MD  20901

Long Branch Recreation Center

8700 Piney Branch Road

Silver Spring, MD  20901

Rockville Senior Center

1150 Carnation Drive

Rockville, MD  20850

Schweinhaut Senior Center

1000 Forest Glen Road

Silver Spring, MD  20901

Waverly House

4521 East West Highway

Bethesda, MD  20814

Proof of age (60+), residency (Maryland) and income of less than $20,147 (family of one) is required.  For more information, call 240-777-3810.

Look What's Happening in East County and Around

Dear Residents:

Please review the list of upcoming events in East County and Around...

Click on the weblink to access the information:

http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/content/rsc/eastcounty/happening/current.asp

June 11, 2011 through November 19, 2011 (every Saturday)

Briggs Chaney-Greencastle Farmers' and Artisans' Market

When: Coming every Saturday until November 19 -- From 10am to 2pm

What: Fresh Local Produce-- fruit, berries, greens, herbs, potted plants

Live Music, Kids Tent, Wine Tasting, Chef Demos, Jewelry, Art!

Where: 3300 Briggs Chaney Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904

Questions: visit http://bcgmarket.wordpress.com or call Gigi Goin at 301-792-9448.

City of Gaithersburg Election Packets Available for Potential Candidates

Gaithersburg residents will cast their ballots for three City Council Members on Tuesday, November 8, 2011.  The Council Members each serve the community at-large for a four-year term. The terms of office for Council Members Jud Ashman, Cathy Drzyzgula and Ryan Spiegel will expire in November.

Residents interested in running for office in the November 8 City of Gaithersburg elections can pick up a candidate’s packet between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. at City Hall, 31 South Summit Avenue, on or after Monday, July 11, 2011.  Candidates must file a petition of nomination with the City Board of Supervisors of Elections via the City Attorney’s Office.  The petition must be signed by at least 100 City residents who are qualified voters. 

Petitions and associated documents must be returned to the City Attorney’s Office by 5 p.m. on Monday, September 19, 2011 in order for a candidate to be included on the ballot.

When petitions of nomination have been validated by the Gaithersburg Board of Supervisors of Elections, the candidates’ names will be placed on the ballot.  Note that residency and other restrictions apply.  Candidates’ packets contain full details.

City residents who are registered to vote in Montgomery County are automatically registered to vote in City of Gaithersburg elections.  The deadline to register to vote for the City elections in November is Monday, October 24, 2011.  For registration information contact the Montgomery County Board of Elections at 240-777-VOTE (8683) or visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.

For more information on City of Gaithersburg elections visit www.gaithersburgmd.gov/elections or contact the Elections Clerk, Lauren Klingler, at 301-258-6310, ext. 2172 or cityelections@gaithersburgmd.gov.

Upcounty Latino Network Meeting and Announcements

What: Upcounty Latino Network Meeting

When: June 22, 2011, 9:30-11:30 AM

Where: (CHANGE OF LOCATION) Casey Community Center 810 S Frederick Ave Gaithersburg, MD 20877

  

The Latino Network meetings are a forum to exchange community and government resources for the benefit of the general community and in particular for Latino residents of Montgomery County. It is also an opportunity for service providers to network and collaborate on joint efforts and to voice community issues to the County Executive’s Office. If you are interested making a presentation about a community resource, please email Karla Silvestre at karla.silvestre@montgomerycountymd.gov.

Faithfulness Together: Enabling Self Sufficiency Gathering

Red Hot Patriot - The Kick-A** Wit of Molly Ivins Makes Area Debut at Arts Barn Stage

The area premier of the one-woman show, Red Hot Patriot - the Kick-A** Wit of Molly Ivins, will be staged for four performances only in July at the Arts Barn in Gaithersburg, Maryland.

Presented by permission of Samuel French, the show will be performed at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, July 28, 29 and 30, and at a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday, July 31.  Tickets are $18, $16 for City of Gaithersburg residents. It is directed by Fay Jacobs, who directed shows professionally for 30 years in the Washington DC area before relocating to Rehoboth Beach. This production originated at the beach and is now traveling the East Coast.

The Arts Barn, Gaithersburg’s premier cultural arts facility, is located at 311 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg.  In addition to theatrical productions staged in partnership with local community groups in its 99-seat theater, the Arts Barn also features an art gallery, two artist-in-residence studios, art classes, camps, workshops, and unique retail from local artisans.  For more information and tickets call 301-258-6394 or visit online at www.gaithersburgmd.gov/artsbarn.