This weekend, check out the Gaithersburg Book Festival—including over 100 authors talking about their works and adventures, as well as free workshops for aspiring writers, poets, and illustrators. More information: lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJI…

Every threat is taken seriously and I share the anxiety, worry, and anger that families and our broader community are feeling. We must all be vigilant in our collective efforts to keep our schools safe.

What a momentous day for the @MontgomeryColl Class of 2024! Today, we celebrate the incredible accomplishments of our graduates who have persevered through challenges and triumphed. Congratulations, graduates! 🎉 #MCGrad2024

As an advocate for our County’s progress and social and economic justice, I am deeply grateful for IMPACT Silver Spring's work for the last 25 years. Congratulations on celebrating 25 year last night! Let’s keep fighting the good fight!

It’s a great time to “GoEAT” at a local Montgomery County restaurant as part of GoMoCo Month! Check out visitmontgomery.com/go-moco for special deals from local shops, restaurants, hotels, and attractions.

The County’s Office of Food Systems Resilience is seeking interns for the summer and fall. Share this opportunity with a Montgomery County resident with a high school diploma and interest/experience in food systems! More: bit.ly/ofsrintern

The Chicago Sit-In happened 81 years ago on this day, organized by the Congress of Racial Equity (CORE) at the Jack Spratt Coffee House on Chicago’s south side, to advance the cause of racial equity. Do you know about this moment in American history?  blackpast.org/african-americ…

The County is conducting an Edible Food Recovery Survey. The purpose of the study is to collect data from businesses to estimate the edible food generated in Montgomery County. All businesses—whether they produce food or not—are encouraged to participate. forms.office.com/pages/response…

Registration for Montgomery County Recreation summer programs for toddlers, youth, teens, adults and older adults is OPEN! www2.montgomerycountymd.gov/mcgportalapps/…

Public hearing on the Great Seneca Science Master Plan on June 12 at 7PM at The Universities at Shady Grove, Room IV-1201 (Biomedical Sciences and Engineering Facility), 9631 Gudelsky Drive Rockville, Maryland 20850. montgomeryplanning.org/planning/commu… Speaker registration is now open.

Education Appreciation Week is not just about teachers. Education requires an entire ecosystem of professionals—including crossing guards, school bus drivers, foodservice staff, principals and administrators—not to mention parents, guardians, and role models! Thank you!

Today is World Lupus Day. Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that can cause inflammation and pain in any part of your body. Do you know the symptoms? More: worldlupusday.org/wp-content/upl…

Lovely as always running into Council Member Will Jawando at the early voting site at Veteran’s Plaza. Get out the vote!! #montgomerycountymd #boardofed #mcps

A terrific opportunity for Hyundai and Kia owner: x.com/mcpnews/status…

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Tonight at 6:00 PM, consider attending this virtual event. RSVP at bit.ly/2024MCSpringFo…

Today is School Nurse Day—the perfect intersection of National Nurses Week, and Education Appreciation Week. In Montgomery County, we have 98 school nurses who help make sure children are cared for at school. Thank you to our school nurses! connect.springerpub.com/content/book/9…

It's National Nurses Week. Your dedication and compassion make a world of difference in our community. usatoday.com/story/money/20…

The Council's Education and Culture Committee, led by Chair Councilmember Will Jawando and Councilmembers Councilmember Gabe Albornoz and Councilmember Kristin Mink, presents a proclamation recognizing Education Appreciation Week.

Today is Teachers’ Day. 12,000+ teachers serve our Montgomery County students every day. Thank you to all of our teachers, who are changing lives every day!

Internship opportunity! Learn more at bit.ly/ofsrintern