coronavirus pandemic


Back-to-School Jam (MCPS) IN-PERSON

MCPS (Montgomery County Public Schools) will kick off the 2021-2022 school year with a Back-to-School Jam for all families on Saturday, August 21, 2021. The event will be held at Westfield Wheaton, located at 11160 Veirs Mill Road in Wheaton, from 10:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. All MCPS students and […]


⭐ Parent Panel: Where Do We Go from Here? Helping Families Adjust to Life in the Post Pandemic World (Baltimore County Public Library)- VIRTUAL

Our children are resilient, yet so much has changed and will continue to change. Wondering about the transition back to school, work and life for your children and how to prepare them for a successful transition? Our panelists offer guidance to help families deal with anxiety, fear and worry that […]


Be Money Smart in Tough Times: For Parents and Grandparents (New York Public Library) – VIRTUAL

These times are unprecedented. You may have become sick; lost loved ones; or lost your job. Your kids and grandkids are homeschooling and distancing. And, this is a time to either fall apart emotionally and financially or band together as a family and community. This program, presented in partnership with […]


Job Search Strategies In A Pandemic Job Market (MCPL) – VIRTUAL

Learn about best practices for conducting a job search in the current (pandemic) job market. The workshop will cover researching, networking virtually, identifying growth sectors and utilizing social media platforms in your job search campaign.  Learn how to get clarity on who you are, why you like to work, what […]


Ending Homelessness During the Pandemic (MCPL) – VIRTUAL

Hear about the challenges and vulnerabilities for persons who are street homeless and what it takes to provide solutions to the most difficult cases. Speaker: John Mendez, Executive Director of Bethesda Cares In 2020, Bethesda Cares set a new county record for achieving street-to-home housing placement on behalf of individuals […]


COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic for MCPS Students Age 12+ at Blair High School (IN-PERSON)

The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services will host a free COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Montgomery Blair High School for MCPS students (12 years and older) using the Pfizer vaccine on Wednesday, June 30, from 12 to 7 p.m. Montgomery Blair High School is located at 51 University […]


Appointments: COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic @ Blair HS (Montgomery Cty Dept of Health and Human Services & MCPS) – IN PERSON

(Text below from the Montgomery Blair High School Administration 6/7/2021 email message) Hello Blair Families, In partnership with the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services, MCPS and Montgomery Blair High School will be hosting a COVID-19 vaccination clinic for age-eligible (12 years and older) individuals using the Pfizer […]


The World Awaits Your Visit: Navigating Post-COVID Travel (MCPL) – VIRTUAL

Join us for “The World Awaits Your Visit, Reserve Now: Navigating Post-COVID Travel” with Benita Lubic, President of Transeair Travel. Benita will talk about the present status of travel, where can Americans travel now, restrictions, and the Covid Passport. The current state of the world has made us more aware […]