Community Conversations

Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, along with the County’s regional services offices and community partners, will host 12 "Community Conversations" from September through November to seek input on the Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) Operating Budget.

• Visit montgomerycountymd.gov/budgetforums for meeting details. 
• Read the press release. 

Nadim Khan Memorial Homeless Resource Day

A one-day, one-stop opportunity for Montgomery County residents and families experiencing homelessness, or those at risk of becoming homeless, to access a broad array of critical services in a single location.  To volunteer, please register online.

• Visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov/HRD for details 
• Read the press release. 

Community Paper Shredding and Recycling Event

Celebrate America Recycles Day by shredding your personal documents while supporting our County’s zero-waste goals. Bring up to five small boxes or paper bags of confidential papers for shredding. Paper clips and staples do not need to be removed.

• Check out more information on Saturday, Nov. 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. event

Speak Up, Save a Life

**Attention Students!** The Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office invites middle and high schoolers to participate in the “Speak Up, Save a Life” video contest from Oct. 9 to Dec. 7. Create an original PSA about the dangers of opioids and fentanyl for a chance to win prizes up to $5,000! Winners announced at the “Save a Student Summit” on Jan. 31, 2026. Plus, earn 10 SSL hours! Don't miss out!

Leave the Leaves

Gas-powered leaf blowers are banned in the County, but fallen leaves are a gift to your yard and local wildlife. Rake leaves into garden beds, compost them, or mulch them with your mower. Use paper lawn bags or reusable containers for weekly recycling, or rake to the curb if you receive vacuum collection service.

• Read more from the website