Corporate partnerships can be a game-changer for non-profit fundraising. However, how do you get started? How to build the partnership? Local non-profit leader, Jackie Didio joins us to discuss how to build transformational corporate partnerships for your non-profit. REGISTER Jacquelyn Horstmann Didio is the Executive Director of The Child & Family Network Center in Alexandria, […]
Many people believe being a citizen means paying your taxes, obeying the laws, and casting a ballot every four years. But is that all we really ought to do, transact with America like a consumer? AS a citizen we have a GREATER invitation! We have many more RIGHTS, and frankly obligations, that enable us to co-create our civil society. […]
People living with disabilities are underrepresented in media, popular culture, and art. Alice Wong, a disabled activist, media maker, and research consultant, joins Beth Ziebarth, director of Access Smithsonian, artist Riva Lehrer, and writer s.e. smith, to discuss intersectionality in art, design, and the museum world through inclusive design and representation. REGISTER EVENT/TICKET PRICE: $15/student promotion; $20/member; $25/non-member
(English translation below) Invitación a Sesión informativa virtual sobre DACA, el día Miércoles 14 de Abril a las 7:00 pm. Programa organizado y patrocinado por CASA de Maryland, MCPS y Montgomery College. Comparta la información!! I nscríbase para participar: (haga click en enlace) Webinar Registration - Zoom Invitation to Information Virtual Session about DACA program, on April 14 at 7:00 pm. […]
The bond between you and your pandemic puppy might be new, but the bond between humans and dogs goes way back! Dogs were the first animals to be domesticated - yet the where, when, how, and why are hotly debated. Dr. Audrey Lin, a paleogeneticist and Peter Buck Postdoctoral Fellow at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of […]
Planning for a stable financial future can be stressful, and for LGBTQ+ individuals, discrimination and systemic challenges can make this even more difficult. In recognition of Money Smart Week, we'll chat with financial experts from the Prince George's Community College Financial Empowerment Center, University of Maryland 4H Extension, and Toler Financial Group about what those […]
Teens, ages 13 and up, are invited to join us as we write and workshop poetry. It's always more fun to write with friends! If you like to play with ideas, the sounds of words, the way writing looks on a page, join us for the journey as we explore, write and workshop poetry. It's […]
Do you feel like it’s difficult to communicate with your teen? Are you wondering how to have a real conversation? In this workshop, you will learn helpful and practical skills to encourage communication between you and your teenager and strategies that can help reduce problems. Learn new approaches to change your patterns of interaction and […]
Maggie Thrash is the author of the critically-acclaimed graphic memoirs "Honor Girl" (a Los Angeles Times Book Prize nominee) and "Lost Soul, Be At Peace". Their fiction works include the noir-ish mysteries "Strange Truth" and "Strange Lies," which are set at an oppressive Southern prep school. On their podcast Creep Daze, Thrash discusses Dawson’s Creek […]
Over the last few decades, scientists have found thousands of planets beyond our own. Some of those planets might be habitable, and perhaps even inhabited already; but how can we tell? Clara Sousa-Silva, a fellow at the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard-Smithsonian, looks for signs of life on other planets using astronomical tools such as […]
Meet up online and play some really fun games using BoardGameArena. We welcome both expert and beginning players. It is totally free! You must register as space is limited. We will have a meeting in Zoom first and then we can decide on a game. I can walk you through joining. I ask that you […]
Questions about your plants and garden? Gather them together and join the UMD Master Gardeners of Montgomery County for a question and answer session. Learn about gardens and gardening from the Montgomery County Master Gardeners. Master Gardeners are trained volunteers of the University of Maryland Extension, who are dedicated to helping the citizens of Montgomery County, Maryland. […]
Ar PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Galvanized by the post-World War II decolonization of African nations and the civil rights, black power, anti-war, and feminist and womanist movements, African-descendant cultural producers in the United States began overtly repudiating a European aesthetic and claiming a Black aesthetic that emerged from the lived experience of Black people. Unlike the New […]
Welcome To X-STEM All Access Tune in April 20-23, 2021! X-STEM All Access is an entertaining, educational, and interactive online STEM experience for 6-12th graders. Through a series of daily livestream events, students will hear from an exclusive group of visionaries who aim to inspire kids about careers in science, technology, engineering, and math. REGISTER […]
Fraudsters love a disaster–& COVID-19 is no different. Join the SEC's Office of Investor Education & Advocacy in learning about current investment frauds, scams & the tools you need to arm yourself. This seminar will cover current investment frauds and scams, how to identify the red flags of fraud and tools to avoid those fraudsters in […]
Carole and Jeffery Boston Weatherford, the award-winning mother-son/author-illustrator team behind You Can Fly: The Tuskegee Airmen, will celebrate heroes, history and hip hop through poetry and spoken word. Baltimore-born, Carole is the author of more than 50 books, including The Roots of Rap and biographies of Marylanders Harriet Tubman, Billie Holiday and Charles Albert Tindley, a gospel composer. […]
Students are facing an unprecedented amount of stress and in many cases loneliness. They're disconnected from typical activities, such as being around friends, playing sports, or going to the movies. This virtual workshop will provide suggestions and resources to help you support your child's social-emotional well-being. Recommended for families of elementary, middle, and high school […]
Baltimore historian and educator Wayne Schaumburg presents an illustrated program focusing on the city’s role as a major port of entry for immigrants during the 1800s. Sponsored by the Friends of the Perry Hall Library. Registration closes one hour before the start of the program. A valid email address is needed at registration to send […]
Join us for a FREE workshop on financial planning. Discussion topics will include identifying your own values, setting goals using the SMART framework, strategies for controlling external influences, and more. Presented by CAFE (Coalition for the Advancement of Financial Education) Montgomery. Join our Event Here: https://zoom.us/j/97246333403 Or Dial In: 301 715 8592; Meeting ID: 972 4633 3403
The Montgomery Blair High School PTSA general body/membership meeting (virtually/online). NOTE: BLAIR HS PTSA ONLINE MEETING INFORMATION (Zoom link, Meeting ID, Password) will be posted prior to the meeting's date/time in one or more of the following areas: 1) Blair High School PTSA listserve message; 2) Blair High School email message (on behalf of the […]
The American Revolution is the country’s founding moment, but there is more to the story than what we were taught in school. Join University of Maryland historian Richard Bell as he discusses the women, slaves and immigrants who had a hand in our nation's struggle for independence. Sponsored by the Friends of the Perry Hall […]
In honor of Earth Day, we will have a discussion of "zero waste," two ways: the personal consumer angle and addressing the production source. A representative with grassroots coalition Baltimore People's Climate Movement will interview Pratt Librarian Lauren Read about the zero waste lifestyle, addressing accessibility, and challenges. The table will turn for the second half as […]
Join the University of Baltimore and the ACLU of Maryland for a conversation with award-winning journalist and author of The Lines Between Us: Two Families and a Quest to Cross Baltimore’s Racial Divide, Lawrence Lanahan. Lanahan will be joined in discussion with Adria Crutchfield, executive director at Baltimore Regional Housing Partnership, Barbara Samuels, ACLU of Maryland's former managing attorney and lead […]
Join retired biologist and Montgomery County resident, Clarence Hickey for a lecture and discussion about the area's 17-year periodical cicada. Montgomery County is home to a brood of 17-year periodical cicadas. They visited us with great gusto in 1987 and in 2004. Expect to see them in May and June of 2021. They rise out […]
Join My Green Montgomery for Earth Day and learn how you can help improve your energy footprint and save money too! Help defeat climate change and save money too. Come join Montgomery County Environmental Protection staff as they share energy saving project ideas and Montgomery County Government incentives for DYI projects big and small. Learn […]
Fair housing is the right of all people to buy, sell or rent residential property and to live where they choose. In this workshop, learn about the Fair Housing Act, which provides protection under the law against housing discrimination to all Marylanders, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, familial or marital status, national origin, source […]
Discover the roots of modern manga by exploring popular manga and anime from the 1980's and 1990's. Diverse genres will be discussed. Watch event HERE at scheduled date/time.
Come and join us for fun and interactive virtual Jeopardy. REGISTER
The political landscape in our country is one we have never experienced before. Emmy award-winning broadcaster & Mass Communications Professor Lou Holder moderates a "Real Talk" political conversation with selective members of the local television and radio media FREE Virtual Event - Registration will close 2 hours prior to start time All times listed in Eastern Standard Time […]
Meet Michelle Singletary, prize-winning journalist and nationally syndicated personal finance columnist for The Washington Post. Michelle Singletary is well known for taking complicated financial terms and concepts and make them easy to understand. A frequent contributor to various NPR programs and a regular presence on all major networks, NBC, CBS, CNN, PBS and MSNBS. Ms. […]
In this workshop, representatives from Upwardly Global (UpGlo) - an organization focused on helping work-authorized immigrant and refugee professionals re-enter their professional fields in the U.S. Representatives will share information on the organization, resources to help immigrant and refugee professionals and answer questions on how eligible applicants can apply for UpGlo’s free customized U.S. job search training […]
Gain the ability to develop and make a spending plan to meet your goals in this budgeting/money management workshop. Free. Registration required. The workshop will help you to understand the importance of saving and how to get help from local resources. Attendees will learn how to develop a spending plan and exercise wise spending habits, […]
This is specifically design for Teens who like to read and Love art. we will discuss a selected book and use it as inspiration to create a piece of art. Register Here.
The Prince George's County Memorial Library System and Prince George's County Human Relations Commission present "The Elephant We Don't See: A Diversity Dialogue" every last Tuesday of the month. Michelle Hamiel and Kyla Hanington discuss equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism with books as a launch point. Watch event HERE at scheduled datet/time. About the book: […]
The Exploring Space Lecture Series is online! Speaker: Dr. Tim McCoy, Geologist, Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History On October 20, 2020, NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission accomplished something not done by a U.S. space mission in nearly 50 years - sampling the surface of another planetary body. In this talk, Dr. McCoy will share the 15-year […]
Are you 19 years of age or older? Want help in achieving your educational and career goals? EOC provides assistance to Montgomery County low-income/first generation adult residents who wish to enter or re-enter college or a vocational program. The program provides assistance with completing the FAFSA application and other financial aid forms, searching and applying […]
A weekly community conversation with civic and community leaders. This week, we discuss recent tragic events and bias against Asian Pacific Americans. Link to attend event at the scheduled date/time: https://www.pgcmls.info/anti-racism#stop-asian-hate
Do you need help navigating the college admissions process? Do you know what admissions officers consider when evaluating college applications? The focus of this workshop is on understanding how to maximize the impact of college admissions applications and on selecting and developing essay topics. Presented by Achieva Educational Consulting. Recommended for families high school students. […]
Learn to create 3D designs with Tinkercad and complete design challenges with friends. Registration closes one hour before the start of the program. A valid email address is needed at registration to send a Zoom link to the program 30 minutes before scheduled start.
Buses Are a Comin’ provides a front-row view of the struggle to belong in America, as Charles Person, the youngest of the original Freedom Riders, whose social justice colleagues include: Congressman John Lewis, journalist and pacifist James Peck, and CORE field secretary Genevieve Hughes. Charles Person's story provides a roadmap from a teenager of a previous […]
Court advocates with Baltimore County's Department of Social Services Family Violence Unit present a basic overview of domestic violence, "red flags" in a relationship, safety planning, county and state resources, as well as laws related to domestic violence and sexual assault. Due to the sensitive nature of this topic, some portions of this presentation may […]
Montgomery County Public Schools Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) Attention Parents/Guardians of Students with Special Needs Connect with other parents/guardians of students with special needs Dialogue with special education administrators Learn about topics of interest Links to the virtual meetings will be sent via email to the SEAC List Serve If you would like to […]
Anything can be grown in a container from violet to fig tree once you learn the basics. Urban living can be challenging for budding gardeners who want to have more green space. Let a Baltimore City Gardener help you find the right plant for the right pot and how to make it thrive. Get tips […]
Hispanic Outreach Group Hola! (English version below) El Grupo LOS PADRES de la Asociación de Padres, Maestros y Estudiantes de Blair, PTSA, y la Secundaria Blair los invita a nuestra reunión virtual. Como siempre tendremos una sesión para Preguntas y Respuestas. Todos son bienvenidos, llevamos a cabo nuestras reuniones en español, pero también […]
The Montgomery Blair High School PTSA general body/membership meeting (virtually/online). NOTE: BLAIR HS PTSA ONLINE MEETING INFORMATION (Zoom link, Meeting ID, Password) will be posted prior to the meeting's date/time in one or more of the following areas: 1) Blair High School PTSA listserve message; 2) Blair High School email message (on behalf of the […]
Montgomery County Public Schools Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) Attention Parents/Guardians of Students with Special Needs Connect with other parents/guardians of students with special needs Dialogue with special education administrators Learn about topics of interest Links to the virtual meetings will be sent via email to the SEAC List Serve If you would like to […]
Description NOTE: Event was originally scheduled for 9/26/2020, but has been rescheduled for 9/25/2021. (Via Eventbrite) Griot Con fuses the excitement and spectacle of a comic convention with the cinematic experience of an independent film festival. (Via Facebook) Afrofuturism Network and MisterDuke Productions, LLC present Griot Con, an all-day, family-friendly event that fuses the excitement […]