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🎡 The Montgomery County Agricultural Fair returns Aug. 14-22 in Gaithersburg! Enjoy rides, animals, exhibits, entertainment and plenty of fair favorites. Children ages 11 and under get free admission every day. mcagfair.com

Montgomery County has released its FY27 Vision Zero Work Plan, outlining new projects and initiatives to make our roads safer for everyone. 🚶 🚲 🚗 Read it: https://ow.ly/26tu50ZyHS2

Community organizations along the Purple Line corridor can now apply for expanded Beyond the Rails grants! Grants of up to $5,000 are available, with 16 awards offered each year. Applications for the next round are due Nov. 30. https://ow.ly/bLFq50ZyF4C

💉 Get ready for the new school year! Montgomery County DHHS is offering free back-to-school vaccination clinics for MCPS students through Sept. 25, regardless of insurance status. Families are encouraged to review immunization records and schedule an appointment if needed. https://ow.ly/4n6q50Zy54c

Montgomery Parks’ annual deer population management program begins in September and continues through March 2027 at 62 parks. Some parks will close on select dates, while others will remain open during permit-based archery hunting. ℹ️ https://ow.ly/pSe050ZxKy3

Deer Population Management Schedule & Locations 2026 – 2027 - Montgomery ParksSee upcoming deer-management schedules and areas with Montgomery Parks to support wildlife balance and public safety.montgomeryparks.org

⚾ Congratulations to the Olney Cropdusters on winning their first ever Cal Ripken Sr. Collegiate Baseball League championship! The Cropdusters defeated the Bethesda Big Train to bring the title home to Olney. A great season for Montgomery County baseball! 🏆 📰 https://ow.ly/Zg9450ZyEOu

🎶 Just for the Record: A Vinyl Day returns Saturday, Aug. 15! Enjoy free music, performances and workshops from 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. at Rockville Memorial Library and Rockville Town Square. See the schedule: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/node/20286

🚲 Montgomery County is expanding its bicycle network! More than two miles of new bike pathways are under construction in Bethesda, Silver Spring and Wheaton, with nearly 18 additional miles in planning. ℹ️ https://ow.ly/t3j250ZyCcq

🗳️ Today is National Poll Worker Recruitment Day! Montgomery County is looking for residents to serve as paid poll workers. Multilingual speakers are especially needed, and students 16+ can earn SSL hours. Apply: Text SERVE + your email to 77788. Or visit: https://ow.ly/2EFJ50Zyg5b

🇺🇸 Explore Montgomery County’s role in the American story! “Rockville 250: Our American Story” opens Aug. 12 at the Historic Red Brick Courthouse, featuring a pictorial exhibit tracing Rockville’s history from the Revolutionary era to today. Learn more: https://ow.ly/rFlh50Zy6UZ

A new savings option is available for families with children. Eligible children under 18 can have a tax-advantaged retirement account, and some children born from 2025 through 2028 may qualify for a one-time $1,000 U.S. Treasury contribution. Learn more: https://ow.ly/ZIrH50ZyfFN

Montgomery County awarded $1.5 million to four community organizations to help low and moderate income residents make their homes healthier, more energy efficient and climate resilient. Learn more: https://ow.ly/fSBE50Zy6A0

💻 Looking to build your computer skills? The Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center offers classes in Microsoft Word, Excel and Google Docs for Montgomery County residents ages 18+. Fall registration opens Aug. 18 at 6 p.m. Space is first come, first served. Learn more: https://ow.ly/C2in50Zy5YW

🌱 Montgomery County has awarded more than $215,000 to five organizations to expand community gardening, food education and access to fresh, culturally relevant produce. The projects are expected to support healthy food access for more than 12,500 residents. https://ow.ly/bQla50Zy5si

Reminder: Batteries should never go in the trash or your blue recycling bin. Montgomery County residents can bring household batteries to the Shady Grove Transfer Station, or call 311 to schedule a curbside electronics pickup. ℹ️ https://ow.ly/Gvsf50Zy5F3

Montgomery County residents can recycle food scraps at drop-off locations across the County at no additional cost! 🍎🥕♻️ Help reduce waste and put food scraps to good use. Find a location near you: https://ow.ly/rC5H50Zy4rX

Maryland Tax Free Week is happening now through Aug. 15! 🛍️ Qualifying clothing and footwear priced at $100 or less are exempt from state sales tax, along with the first $40 of a backpack purchase. Consider shopping local and supporting Maryland businesses. https://ow.ly/hMZG50Zy48M

Montgomery County residents can begin reserving indoor MCPS spaces for the 2026-27 school year starting Monday, Aug. 10 at 6:30 a.m. Spaces include gyms, auditoriums and classrooms for community meetings, cultural events, youth activities and more. ℹ️ https://ow.ly/a4ya50Zy51L

📬 The latest Montgomery Update is available! Catch up on National Night Out, public health, redistricting, Potomac River safety, back to school immunizations, the Friendship Picnic and more. Read the latest: https://ow.ly/QwSX50Zy4ul

🌎 Celebrate Montgomery County’s diversity at the annual Friendship Picnic! Join us Sunday, Aug. 23, noon-5 p.m. at Wheaton Regional Park for free food, live music, family activities and more. All are welcome! https://ow.ly/obU750Zy1fz