Webinar: Online Services from Social Security - in Spanish!
Please mark your calendar for this important webinar:
Thursday, February 23, 2012
2:00 p.m. EST.
Social Security will present information about online services offered in Spanish and give you an opportunity to ask questions during a live interactive broadcast. You can apply online for Social Security retirement benefits, Medicare, and Extra Help with the cost of Medicare prescription drugs. You can also get an estimate of your future retirement benefits using the Retirement Estimator - all in Spanish!
You will find links to all of the applications we will discuss on our Spanish language website, www.socialsecurity.gov/espanol/.
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Upcoming MCPS Parent Academy Workshop
Social Bullies: Dealing with Exclusion and Cliques
Thursday, February 2, 2012
7:00-8:30pm
People traditionally think of bullies as the big kid on the playground taking your lunch money. Today’s students are using exclusion, rumors, and teasing to bully others. Come and explore these behaviors and discuss strategies for helping bullies, victims, and bystanders.
Facilitated by YMCA Youth & Family Services.
White Oak MS, 12201 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring 20904
Childcare and interpretation are provided at all workshops.
To register and see other upcoming workshops, please visit http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/parentacademy/
Thursday, February 2, 2012
7:00-8:30pm
People traditionally think of bullies as the big kid on the playground taking your lunch money. Today’s students are using exclusion, rumors, and teasing to bully others. Come and explore these behaviors and discuss strategies for helping bullies, victims, and bystanders.
Facilitated by YMCA Youth & Family Services.
White Oak MS, 12201 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring 20904
Childcare and interpretation are provided at all workshops.
To register and see other upcoming workshops, please visit http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/parentacademy/
Is Your U.S. Representative a Friend of Adult Literacy?
Is Your U.S. Representative a Friend of Adult Literacy? —Invite Your House Member to Get Involved! Whether your U.S. Representative is a champion of adult literacy or new to adult literacy issues, invite the Member of Congress or his or her education staff to attend the upcoming House Adult Literacy Caucus Briefing!
February 8, 2012
1539 Longworth House Office Building
2:45 pm — 4:00 pm
Building Our Competitive Edge:How Adult Education Leverages Multi-System Partnerships for Student Success Open to all Members of Congress in the House and Senate, Congressional staff, and advocates, the briefing provides an opportunity to learn how adult education leverages partnerships for student success. Whether or not your U.S. Representative is a member of the House Adult Literacy Caucus, call today and extend a personal invitation to attend. As you may know, Congressional staff change positions frequently. New staff, or staff new to our issues, may have adult education in their portfolio, but they may not have the latest information on the needs, challenges and success stories related to adult education. Congressional staff educate and make recommendations to their bosses about positions and votes that impact many aspects of adult education. That’s why we must make every effort to keep adult education fresh in their minds with the latest information and innovative practices. And we need your help! Request: Call your U.S. Representative’s and Senators’ Washington, DC offices: Contact Info (Act now through NCL's Take Action page on Facebook for greater impact.) Message: Request to speak to the staff person who handles education issues for the Member. Ask them to attend the House Adult Literacy Caucus briefing and bring the Member of Congress if he/she has time. Talking points:This is a great opportunity to learn about the latest solutions in adult education. Panelists will discuss their successes and challenges in leveraging partnerships that maximize student success.
The education staff should RSVP by emailing Stephanie Gregg at sgregg@wpllc.net.
February 8, 2012
1539 Longworth House Office Building
2:45 pm — 4:00 pm
Building Our Competitive Edge:How Adult Education Leverages Multi-System Partnerships for Student Success Open to all Members of Congress in the House and Senate, Congressional staff, and advocates, the briefing provides an opportunity to learn how adult education leverages partnerships for student success. Whether or not your U.S. Representative is a member of the House Adult Literacy Caucus, call today and extend a personal invitation to attend. As you may know, Congressional staff change positions frequently. New staff, or staff new to our issues, may have adult education in their portfolio, but they may not have the latest information on the needs, challenges and success stories related to adult education. Congressional staff educate and make recommendations to their bosses about positions and votes that impact many aspects of adult education. That’s why we must make every effort to keep adult education fresh in their minds with the latest information and innovative practices. And we need your help! Request: Call your U.S. Representative’s and Senators’ Washington, DC offices: Contact Info (Act now through NCL's Take Action page on Facebook for greater impact.) Message: Request to speak to the staff person who handles education issues for the Member. Ask them to attend the House Adult Literacy Caucus briefing and bring the Member of Congress if he/she has time. Talking points:This is a great opportunity to learn about the latest solutions in adult education. Panelists will discuss their successes and challenges in leveraging partnerships that maximize student success.
The education staff should RSVP by emailing Stephanie Gregg at sgregg@wpllc.net.
Montgomery County Board Vacancies
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:
Board of Investment Trustees
Board of Trustees for the Consolidated Retiree Health Benefits TrustProperty Tax Assessment Appeal Board
The deadline for application is February 20, 2012. 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 individuals selected for appointment are made public as part of the confirmation process.
Currently, there is a valuable opportunity to serve on the following:
Board of Investment Trustees
Board of Trustees for the Consolidated Retiree Health Benefits TrustProperty Tax Assessment Appeal Board
The deadline for application is February 20, 2012. 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 individuals selected for appointment are made public as part of the confirmation process.
Public Invited to County-Sponsored Community Clean Water Summit
The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection invites residents interested in the health of Montgomery County’s streams to attend the second annual Community Clean Water Summit
March 3 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Silver Spring Civic Building at Veteran’s Plaza, One Veteran’s Place, Great Hall, Room 1.
The goal of the summit is to help residents understand how their commonplace actions may contribute to stormwater pollution where they work, live and play. Tools will be available to help attendees modify their behavior and motivate others to do the same. At the Summit, participants will learn about the challenges of improving water quality; how their habits impact local waters; initiatives happening in their communities to improve stream health and how they can become involved. Participants will have the opportunity to become a part of the growing Clean Streams Movement and meet their local watershed groups, comprised of community members who are improving water quality in their local streams. Additionally, attendees will learn about County-sponsored programs such as RainScapes Rewards that provides financial incentives to stop stormwater pollution at its source.Stormwater pollution can result from ordinary actions by residents who may not be aware that they are affecting the health of streams, such as littering or ignoring trash, over-fertilizing lawns and not picking up after pets. Stormwater is the only source of stream pollution that is increasing in impact in Montgomery County and the Chesapeake Bay. To combat this problem, a Federal program has set stringent limits for stormwater pollution in Montgomery County streams. Changing the behavior of individuals is essential to meeting the program’s goals of reducing pollutants. Protecting watersheds and preventing pollution will reduce cleanup costs for both neighborhoods and Montgomery County. Event partners include the City of Gaithersburg, the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin and the Sea Grant of Maryland. To register for the Summit, visit: http://cleanwatersummit.eventbrite.com. Donated door prizes include an REI tent and a sponsored rain barrel raffle from a local vendor. Attendees must be registered and present to win.
For more information, contact Ryan Zerbe at Ryan.Zerbe@montgomerycountymd.gov or 240-777-7744.
March 3 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Silver Spring Civic Building at Veteran’s Plaza, One Veteran’s Place, Great Hall, Room 1.
The goal of the summit is to help residents understand how their commonplace actions may contribute to stormwater pollution where they work, live and play. Tools will be available to help attendees modify their behavior and motivate others to do the same. At the Summit, participants will learn about the challenges of improving water quality; how their habits impact local waters; initiatives happening in their communities to improve stream health and how they can become involved. Participants will have the opportunity to become a part of the growing Clean Streams Movement and meet their local watershed groups, comprised of community members who are improving water quality in their local streams. Additionally, attendees will learn about County-sponsored programs such as RainScapes Rewards that provides financial incentives to stop stormwater pollution at its source.Stormwater pollution can result from ordinary actions by residents who may not be aware that they are affecting the health of streams, such as littering or ignoring trash, over-fertilizing lawns and not picking up after pets. Stormwater is the only source of stream pollution that is increasing in impact in Montgomery County and the Chesapeake Bay. To combat this problem, a Federal program has set stringent limits for stormwater pollution in Montgomery County streams. Changing the behavior of individuals is essential to meeting the program’s goals of reducing pollutants. Protecting watersheds and preventing pollution will reduce cleanup costs for both neighborhoods and Montgomery County. Event partners include the City of Gaithersburg, the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin and the Sea Grant of Maryland. To register for the Summit, visit: http://cleanwatersummit.eventbrite.com. Donated door prizes include an REI tent and a sponsored rain barrel raffle from a local vendor. Attendees must be registered and present to win.
For more information, contact Ryan Zerbe at Ryan.Zerbe@montgomerycountymd.gov or 240-777-7744.
Discover Strathmore Days
February 20, 2012 11:00 AM
Discover Strathmore Day is a free family event at the Music Center at Strathmore with live performances, demonstrations and hands-on activities to educate and entertain children. Enjoy free dance and movement classes at CityDance Center at Strathmore where Hip Hop meets Swing and discover through the creative energy of dance that everyone is "Built to Move!" CityDance also presents a special, free Discover Strathmore Day Family Concert "It Don't Mean a Thing if it Ain't got that Swing" in honor of Duke Ellington.
February 25, 2012 8:00 PM; February 26,2012 2pm & 5pm
Black Box Insider: Unveiling the Magic! CityDance Studio Theater at Strathmore
Join us this February for a special open house performance in our new Studio Theater! The event will unveil the young talents of the CityDance School & Conservatory through an exciting evening of works created by CityDance faculty and guest artists. These special performances are designed to give the public a glimpse of the magic that goes on behind the scenes everyday. Tickets will be available on sale soon at strathmore.org. Seats are limited, so make sure to get your tickets early.
For more information visit strathmore.org
Discover Strathmore Day is a free family event at the Music Center at Strathmore with live performances, demonstrations and hands-on activities to educate and entertain children. Enjoy free dance and movement classes at CityDance Center at Strathmore where Hip Hop meets Swing and discover through the creative energy of dance that everyone is "Built to Move!" CityDance also presents a special, free Discover Strathmore Day Family Concert "It Don't Mean a Thing if it Ain't got that Swing" in honor of Duke Ellington.
February 25, 2012 8:00 PM; February 26,2012 2pm & 5pm
Black Box Insider: Unveiling the Magic! CityDance Studio Theater at Strathmore
Join us this February for a special open house performance in our new Studio Theater! The event will unveil the young talents of the CityDance School & Conservatory through an exciting evening of works created by CityDance faculty and guest artists. These special performances are designed to give the public a glimpse of the magic that goes on behind the scenes everyday. Tickets will be available on sale soon at strathmore.org. Seats are limited, so make sure to get your tickets early.
For more information visit strathmore.org
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Eid Mubarak and Hajj Mabrour
Montgomery County’s Committee For Ethnic Affairs (CEA) congratulates the global Muslim community for the completion of the Holy ceremonies of Hajj and the celebration of Eid al Adha.
The four-day Islamic holiday known as the Festival of the Sacrifice follows hajj, the pilgrimage to Mecca, and marks Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son Ishmael.
كل عام وأنتم بألف خير وأعاده الله عليكم جميعاً بالخير
Eid Mubarak and Hajj Mabrour!
Please follow the link below to read President Obama's statement on Hajj and Eid al-Adha:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2011/11/05/statement-president-hajj-and-eid-al-adha
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