What You Need To Know In MOCO: Week Of July 26

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD — Find out what you need to know in Montgomery County this week.

On the schedule is a County Council meeting — with discussions on who should be conducting traffic stops, proposed new lifeguard requirements and allowing cell towers in residential areas — as well as several food distribution times, library community room reservations, an outdoor concert at the Streetery, and a way to cool off if it gets too hot.

First off, the weather is expected to stay hot with temperatures never dropping below 90 degrees. There’s a chance of rain on Monday and Tuesday, but Wednesday is expected to be mostly sunny. Thursday and Friday are showing chances of a thunderstorm.

Community Room Reservations

Have an upcoming event or presentation? The Montgomery County Public libraries are opening reservations for Aug. 2 through the end of the calendar year on Monday, July 26 at 8:30 a.m.

Here’s the link to register.

County Council Meeting

The council will meet on Tuesday for a full day of business. Some of the highlights include a vote to make a report on traffic stop data public — and a discussion on whether police should be conducting them — a proposal that could loosen lifeguard restrictions for health club pools, and a vote about an amendment that could allow 5G telecommunication towers to be put in residential areas.

Watch the County Council Zoom. (Did you know: County Council sessions will return to in-person meetings on Sept. 13.)

Food Distribution

If you need food assistance, visit one of the upcoming distribution sites for free food.

• Walk-up Food Distribution at Seneca Creek Community Church on Monday from 2 to 3 p.m. at 13 Firstfield Road, Gaithersburg, Md 20878
• Hughes UMC Mid County Hub Food Distributions at 10700 Georgia Ave Silver Spring, MD 20902 on Tuesday from 12:30 to 2 p.m.
• UpCounty HUB Food Distribution at Germantown ES- 19110 Liberty Mill Rd. Germantown, MD 20874 on Tuesday from 2 to 3 p.m.
• Food Distribution at 8818 Piney Branch Rd.Silver Spring, MD 20903 on Wednesday from 8:30 to 11 a.m.
• Grab N' Go Food Distribution at The People's Community Baptist Church at 31 Norwood RoadSilver Spring, MD 20905 on Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m.
• UpCounty HUB Food Distribution at Southlake ES- 18201 Contour Rd. Gaithersburg, MD 20877 on Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m.
• UpCounty HUB Food Distribution at Apple Ridge Recreation Area- 10101 Apple Ridge Rd, Montgomery Village, MD 20886 on Friday from 9 to 10:30 a.m.
• Interfaith Works HUB Food Distribution at 751 Twinbrook Parkway, Rockville, MD 20851 on Friday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• St. John's Nourishing Bethesda Family Food Program at 5020 Battery Lane, Bethesda, MD 20814 on Friday from 1 to 3 p.m.
• Walk-up Food Distribution at Seneca Creek Community Church on Friday from 2 to 3 p.m. at 13 Firstfield Road, Gaithersburg, Md 20878
• East County Hub Food Distribution at East County Community Center on 3310 Gateshead Manor Way, Silver Spring, MD 20904 on Saturday from 9 to 10:30 a.m.
• Food Distribution at 16227 Batchellors Forest Rd Olney, MD 20832 on Saturday from 9 to 11:30 a.m.
• Shepherds Of Zion Emergency Management Food POD for Region 2 at 7511 Holly Avenue, Takoma Park MD 20912 on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Hard Swimmin' Fish Perform at The Streetery

Believe it or not, the summer performances at The Streetery are about halfway over. This Friday, July 30, from 6 to 8 p.m. the Hard Swimmin' Fish will perform. The group has been together for more than two decades and is inspired by blues, jazz, funk and swing, according to its website.

Public Pool Hours

Looking for a way to cool off? This is your reminder that the Montgomery County public pools are open for business. Hours are:

• Monday to Thursday, 1- to 4 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m.
• Friday to Sunday, noon to 3 p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m.

*With the exception of the Upper County Pool, which is closed on Fridays.

Find your local public pool here.