November 2019
Annual Coat Drive at Blair High School
11/14/2019 Message from the Annual Coat Drive Coordinator: Thanks to everyone who has contributed coats and funds to the Annual Coat Drive. Students in need take them as soon as they come! We could use more coats, hats and gloves, and monetary donations that we use to buy new hats and gloves. Thank you SO much for your generosity! The coat drive will end on December 20th. Please let me know if you have any questions. And thanks for…
Find out more »National Family Caregivers Month Events (Montgomery County MD Caregiver Support Program)
“Family members, friends, and neighbors devote countless hours to providing care to their relatives or loved ones. During National Family Caregivers Month, we recognize and thank the humble heroes who do so much to keep our families and communities strong.” - President Barack Obama, National Family Caregivers Month Proclamation, 2012 November is National Family Caregivers Month. Click on each Montgomery County-sponsored event below for program details, location and registration information. All events are FREE. Visit the County's Caregiver Program…
Find out more »Tales From 1,001 Nights: Fall 2019 Play at Blair HS (Select Dates/Times)
If King Shahrayar is sufficiently excited by the plucky Shahrazads nightly stories, he will allow her to live for another day And so her tales begin, thrilling and funny, mysterious and moving. Including Ali Baba and Aladdin (and not forgetting pirates, a monstrous bird and two genies!), Montgomery Blair's spectacular adaptation of the famous TALES FROM 1,001 NIGHTS with beautiful costumes, sets and special effects is the ideal entertainment for all the family. PERFORMANCE DATES/TIMES: Thursday, November 14, 2019…
Find out more »December 2019
World AIDS Day 2019: My Responsibility Our Responsibility (African American Health Program/Montgomery County)
Sunday, December 1 is World AIDS Day! The African American Health Program (AAHP) warmly invites you to celebrate with us in downtown Silver Spring. We will present to you an action-packed agenda with guest speakers, wellness demonstrations and networking, giveaways including free condoms, and free screenings/testing for HIV, Hepatitis B and C, blood pressure, glucose cholesterol and A1C. This year's focus intends to remind everyone that preventing HIV and other STIs is both an individual and a collective responsibility. With…
Find out more »MCPS Districtwide Boundary Analysis Community Meetings (Select Dates/Locations)
The MCPS Districtwide Boundary Analysis is an initiative designed to provide a comprehensive assessment of Montgomery County Public School boundaries by analyzing factors such as: School facility utilization and capacity Student demographics School assignment Travel patterns This initiative will result in an analytical assessment and a summary of the community engagement process. It will not make recommendations on potential boundary revisions. As part of this assessment, a series of regional public meetings will be held in six locations around the county in…
Find out more »Cafecito con LOS PADRES (December 2019)
Link: Information/Flyer
Find out more »Blair PTSA: Citrus Sale ‘Order Pick-Up’ Date
Citrus Sale orders are to be picked-up between on Saturday, December 7, 2019 between 9 am - 3 pm at the Blair HS Stadium Concession Stand on University Boulevard. If you have any questions, please contact the PTSA's Citrus Sales Fundraising Coordinator, Linda Finkelstein (lisa_finkelstein@yahoo.com).
Find out more »Annual Used Car & Computer Sale (MoCo Students Automotive Trades Foundation)
See November 13, 2019 MCPS News article re the annual used cars and computer sale. Students in the Montgomery County Students Automotive Trades Foundation (ATF) and Information Technology Foundation (ITF) will be selling used cars and computers that they have refurbished at Gaithersburg High School. The cars and computers are refurbished and reconditioned by the students as part of their classroom and lab studies. The sales provide students with the opportunity to practice their sales skills, earn Student Service Learning…
Find out more »LGBTQ Youth Open Mic Night for High School Students (MoCo Pride Center & MoCo LGBTQ Youth Forum)
All LGBTQ+ High School students and their allies are invited to come to our monthly open mic nights. Co-Hosted by the MC Pride+ group at Montgomery College and the MoCo Pride Center. Come sign, read poetry, play an instrument, or just cheer on your friends. Snacks and beverages provided! FREE ADMISSION! Location: Montgomery County Rockville Campus Center, Room CC0015
Find out more »Teen Emotional Wellness Night at Blair HS (Blair HS Counseling Dept & Blair PTSA)
Teen Emotional Health and Wellbeing Night is sponsored by Montgomery Blair High School's Counseling Department. Learn about the stressors your teens face. Listen to presentations by local psychologists and therapists and hear from former students about the stressors teens face such as ADHD, normal high anxiety and depression. Learn about area resources, and come with any questions you might have. Open to parents and teens.
Find out more »Rebuild Maryland: The People’s Climate Summit (Maryland Climate Coalition)
DESCRIPTION: A coalition of advocacy groups large and small — faith leaders, labor activists, environmental groups, and others — will be hosting an exciting one-day conference called Rebuild Maryland: The People’s Climate Summit. We’ll have inspiring speakers and give you an opportunity to tell us what climate solutions inspire you the most. You’ll be inspired, informed, and ready to FIGHT for the kind of dramatic yet necessary climate solutions Greta Thunberg and other leaders worldwide are calling for. You don’t…
Find out more »The Hip Hop Nutcracker (Strathmore Music Center)
Join Maria-Clara and the Nutcracker Prince as they set off for a magical adventure…in modern day New York City. The Hip Hop Nutcracker features Tchaikovsky’s classic score punched up by all-star contemporary and hip-hop dancers, a DJ, a violinist, and Kurtis Blow, one of hip-hop’s founding fathers, who opens the show with a short set. Innovative visual effects transform the landscape of E.T.A. Hoffmann’s beloved story from traditional 19th century Germany to the vibrant, diverse sights and sounds of modern urban…
Find out more »ACM Kwanzaa Celebration (Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Museum)
Bring the entire family for the museum’s annual Kwanzaa celebration program. Enjoy energetic and interactive introduction to Kwanzaa with Melvin Deal African Heritage Dancers & Drummers. The audience participatory program includes dancers, singers, music, colorful costumes, and lively characters designed for young children and adults alike. During the performance and afterwards, kids can also enjoy making Kwanzaa-inspired arts and crafts from a variety of materials. Art workshops will be led by artist/educators Brian Barber and Alma Robinson. Free fun for the entire family! Click…
Find out more »MoCo LGBTQ Youth New Year’s Eve Party (MoCo LGBTQ Youth Forum)
MoCo LGBTQ Youth Forum is pleased to present New Year's Eve Pride Party. Music by DJ 'Zo. Snacks, party favors and sparkling cider toast at midnight FAQs --Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event? The party is for ages 21 and under. There will be no alcohol at the event. --What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event? Free parking is available onsite. Montgomery County's Ride-On bus routes are less than 2…
Find out more »January 2020
MCPS Districtwide Boundary Analysis Community Meeting at Blair HS
The MCPS Districtwide Boundary Analysis is an initiative designed to provide a comprehensive assessment of Montgomery County Public School boundaries by analyzing factors such as: School facility utilization and capacity Student demographics School assignment Travel patterns This initiative will result in an analytical assessment and a summary of the community engagement process. It will not make recommendations on potential boundary revisions. As part of this assessment, a series of regional public meetings will be held in six locations around the county in…
Find out more »City Tribute to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (City of College Park, MD)
Inspiration and Entertainment for all Ages - this free event will honor the legacy of Dr. King. This year's theme: "Is His Dream, your Dream Too?" will be explored through performances, panel discussion and an audience Q&A segment
Find out more »2020 MLK Day of Service (MoCo MD Alumnae Chapter & MoCo Volunteer Center)
The Montgomery County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is teaming up again with the MoCo Volunteer Center to host the 7th Annual MLK Day of Service! Each year, on the third Monday in January, the MLK Day of Service is observed as a “day on, not a day off.” MLK Day of Service is intended to empower individuals, strengthen communities, bridge barriers, create solutions to social problems, and move us closer to Dr. King’s vision of a…
Find out more »12th Annual HBCU Fair (MCPS & NAACP)
Description We invite you to attend the 12th annual MCPS/NAACP HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) Fair. The event will be held at the Universities of Shady Grove - Building II in Rockville, MD. More than 1,000 students and parents from Montgomery County, Maryland, are expected to attend. This free event will provide students in Grades 8–12 an opportunity to meet representatives from more than 60 HBCUs. Representatives will share information and answer questions from students and parents about admissions,…
Find out more »February 2020
Cafecito con LOS PADRES (February 2020)
Link: Information/Flyer
Find out more »2020 Summer Camps and Programs Fair (Washington Family)
Enjoy an afternoon of fun for the whole family! Meet with representatives from day and overnight camps and find the perfect summer fit for your child. Click here to register.
Find out more »‘Taking Nature Black’ Conference (Audubon Naturalist Society)
The Audubon Naturalist Society (ANS) and its sponsors and partners will present the third Taking Nature Black Conference at a new location: The Howard Hughes Medical Institute in Chevy Chase, MD. The conference will include thought-provoking speaker presentations and panels with regional and national environmental leaders and feature discussions of climate change, environmental justice, and environmental joy! You can subscribe to receive email updates here. Note: Agenda details are forthcoming. For more information, contact Conference Chair Caroline Brewer at caroline.brewer@anshome.org.
Find out more »March 2020
Cafecito con LOS PADRES (March 2020)
Link: Information/Flyer
Find out more »Pi Day @ Blair (Pies for Blair HS Staff)
Pies for Blair! Help the Blair High School Community show its appreciation for its teachers and staff with delicious pies! Please contact Diane Kelleher, Blair PTSA Staff Appreciation Coordinator (diane.kelleher@gmail.com) for volunteer and program information.
Find out more »Black College Expo DC/Maryland (National College Resources Foundation)
EVENT DESCRIPTION Join us for our 17th Annual DC/Maryland Black College Expo at Bowie State University in the MLK Center. High School Seniors and Juniors and College Transfer Students meet one on one with top HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) and a variety of other colleges and universities and get answers right on the spot. Get Educational Resources. EVERYONE is Welcome...it’s for Students and Families of ALL Ages. *Get Accepted to a college on the SPOT, students bring your…
Find out more »Montgomery County National College Fair
Free and open to the public, National College Fairs can help students and their families kick off their college search. Explore options. Each fair draws representatives from 175 to 400 colleges. The schools are located throughout the US, and from around the globe. Ask questions. What’s college life like? What majors are popular on campus? Chatting with representatives from a variety of colleges can help students cement his/her own preferences. Gather information. Pick up brochures and other materials about the schools…
Find out more »April 2020
National Black Memorabilia, Fine Art & Crafts Show 2020
The National Black Memorabilia, Fine Art & Crafts Show will be held at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds in Gaithersburg, MD 20877. There will be many vendors, educational exhibits, seminars, and celebrity autograph sessions. The show is all indoors. Items for sale include slavery artifacts and documents, paintings, books, dolls, autographs, stamps, advertisements, toys, prints, textiles, political and civil rights memorabilia, kitchen collectibles, jewelry, postcards, cookie jars, sports memorabilia, photographic items, movie posters, coins, entertainment memorabilia, Civil War, Frances Welsing book,…
Find out more »May 2020
Cafecito con LOS PADRES (May 2020)
Link: Information/Flyer
Find out more »Staff Appreciation Week at Blair
Staff Appreciation Week at Blair High School! Please contact Diane Kelleher, Blair PTSA Staff Appreciation Coordinator (diane.kelleher@gmail.com) for volunteer and event information.
Find out more »Blair PTSA Lunch for Blair Staff
Help the Blair PTSA cater lunch for the wonderful teachers and staff at Blair High School. Please contact Diane Kelleher, Blair PTSA Staff Appreciation Coordinator (diane.kelleher@gmail.com) for volunteer and event information.
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