Join Jamie Platt of Dancing Planet on July 30th as he introduces us to a variety of accessible Balkan dances. This fun evening of dance will begin at 7:00 PM. Each of the dances will be taught and led by Jamie, who will provide a great selection of tunes to get you moving. No partner or skill is necessary. Dress comfortably to dance and have fun!
This will be the first time […]
Hailed by The New Yorker as “among the most compelling documents to come out of the war,” From Day to Day is a World War II concentration camp diary—one of only a handful ever translated into English—secretly written by Odd Nansen, a Norwegian. This inspiring diary brilliantly illuminates Nansen’s daily struggle, not only to survive, but to preserve his sanity and maintain his humanity. After having been out of print for over 60 years, Timothy Boyce rescued the diary […]
Early voting for the 2026 Gubernatorial Primary Election will be held from 7 a.m.- 8 p.m. from June 11 through June 18. Montgomery County Department of Transportation’s (MCDOT) Ride On bus service has several routes available to transport voters to the early voting centers.
The following are Ride On and Metrobus routes that serve early voting centers:
Pride Month, June 1 – 30, has its roots in the Stonewall Uprising, which occurred in New York City in June 1969. The uprising was a turning point in the LGBTQ+ rights movement, sparked by a series of protests against police harassment and discrimination. The following year, the first Pride marches were organized to commemorate the anniversary of the uprising.
The 2026 Pride Month theme, announced by NYC Pride, is “For All of […]
2026 may be an off-year Federal election cycle, but the State and County elections are as important as ever.
The Democratic and Republican Parties use primary elections to choose their candidates for the general election. Generally, only registered voters affiliated with the Democratic or Republican Parties may vote in that party’s primary election.
Online and mail in voter registration closed on June 2nd, but you may be able to register and vote same day in person.
Early Voting
June 8th, World Oceans Day, was first introduced during the 1992 Earth Summit — the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development
Your Medicare number, Medicare Beneficiary Identifier (MBI) should be treated like a credit card number. Share it only with doctors, pharmacies, and other providers you’ve chosen, or with people helping you manage your Medicare benefits. Don’t carry the card in your wallet unless you’re heading to an appointment.
Since the transition from the old Health Insurance Claim Number, based on your Social Security Number to the Medicare Beneficiary Identifier (MBI), a unique, randomly assigned 11-character identifier used for Medicare transactions such as billing, eligibility […]
Join Cheryl Imperatore, a licensed massage therapist as she educates us about self-massage, how massage works and Chinese techniques for moving energy in the body. She will demonstrate a simple technique for giving others a massage at home. This session will help you feel more comfortable about offering massages to friends or family.
Eid al-Adha, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, falls on the 10th of Dhul Hijjah in the Islamic lunar calendar. In 2026, Eid al-Adha is expected to be on Wednesday, May 27th. The festival lasts for three days, with the Days of Tashreeq following on May 28–30, 2026. Exact dates may vary slightly depending on local moon sightings.
Eid al-Adha commemorates the Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son Ismail in obedience to Allah. Before the sacrifice […]
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, providing an opportunity to raise awareness, combat stigma, and promote mental health resources. During this month, organizations and individuals come together to highlight the importance of mental health and wellness, celebrate recovery from mental illness, and advocate for better mental health support. The 2026 theme, “More Good Days, Together,” emphasizes the value of community, connection, and personalized approaches to mental wellness, recognizing that a “good day” looks different for everyone