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SUMMARY:💡 Earth Festival! Fairhaven United Methodist Church
DESCRIPTION:Join IPC and Fairhaven United Methodist Church for a fun and family friendly Earth Festival on Sunday April 24\, noon-3pm to celebrate Earth Day!  (Rain Date: Sunday\, May 1\, 2022\, same time.) \nIPC is delighted to announce that Fairhaven United Methodist Church has been awarded the City of Gaithersburg 2022 Environmental Award for it’s commitment to environmental stewardship and for planning this event! \nThe Fairhaven Green Team has organized a series of intergenerational activities for the Earth Festival\, which include:\n–  A children’s garden planting of native Maryland plants\n–  Resources about gardening\n–  Decluttering collection site\n–  A warm welcome from Champ the cow! \n*(Note: The Green Team is arranging with the MCPS Office of Student Service Learning to provide community service hours to high school  students who want to help set up for the children’s garden.) \nEnvironmental resources from  organizations will be available to show what you can do to care for Creation in our local community and watershed. The church is also partnering with local businesses to receive corporate donations of tools\, raised beds\, fertilizer\, and plantings. \nA special thanks to Montgomery Energy Connection who will be providing a light bulb exchange for up to 3 lightbulbs per person! \nFairhaven United Methodist Church’s environmental mission is: “to seek God’s presence with us as we join hands with neighbors receiving the gifts of nature and learning how to be good stewards of what God has blessed us.” \nPlease RSVP on this page to let us know you are coming and share this flyer with others! \nFor more information contact Sarah Redden at Sarah@InterfaithChesapeake.org
URL:https://mygreenmontgomery.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1-earth-festival-fairhaven-united-methodist-church/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220427T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220427T143000
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SUMMARY:MoCo Made Pop Up
DESCRIPTION:On April 27th and May 4th the Food Council will be hosting a MoCo Made Pop Up day at the Crossroads Farmers Market. On April 27th Cheryl’s Kitchen will be featured at our table displaying her famous gourmet nuts and on May 4th Maya Hall from Georgian Feast will be featuring traditional cuisine from the Republic of Georgia. We hope you stop by and see us at Crossroads Farmers Market.
URL:https://mygreenmontgomery.org/event/moco-made-pop-up/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220429T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220429T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T043238
CREATED:20220312T174252Z
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UID:10002656-1651233600-1651237200@mygreenmontgomery.org
SUMMARY:Programmable and Smart Thermostats
DESCRIPTION:Interested in lowering your heating and cooling bills? Programmable and smart thermostats could be the answer! Learn about the benefits of installing a programmable or smart thermostat as well as incentives like rebates through the Empower Maryland program. Additionally\, you’ll learn how smart thermostats can be integrated into your smart home and controlled through apps and smart home hubs like Alexa Google Home. \nhttps://seniorplanet.zoom.us/j/170203513
URL:https://mygreenmontgomery.org/event/programmable-and-smart-thermostats/
LOCATION:Online\, Online\, Online\, Online\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220430T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220430T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T043238
CREATED:20220404T012617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220404T012717Z
UID:10002664-1651312800-1651323600@mygreenmontgomery.org
SUMMARY:💡 Town of Chevy Chase Trash and Treasures
DESCRIPTION:OPEN TO TOWN OF CHEVY CHASE RESIDENTS  \nThe Town’s spring Trash and Treasures is scheduled for the weekend of April 30 & May 1. The Town offers this curbside bulk trash collection so that residents can dispose of items that are no longer usable. If the items are usable\, we encourage you to come to the Lawton Center on April 30 for our Alternatives to Trash & Treasures event: http://www.townofchevychase.org/DocumentCenter/View/3518/Trash-and-Treasures-insert-final  \nMontgomery Energy Connection will be in attendance to swap out old incandescent and CFL bulbs for LEDs for residents (up to 3 per person).  \n 
URL:https://mygreenmontgomery.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1-town-of-chevy-chase-trash-and-treasures/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220430T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220430T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T043238
CREATED:20220426T150229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220426T151704Z
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SUMMARY:💡 ​Olney Days Free Paper Shred & Electronics Recycling & Donation Event
DESCRIPTION:Olney Days Free Paper Shred & Electronics Recycling & Donation Event \nAt Sandy Spring Bank (17801 Georgia Ave – parking lot behind the building) Event is free but donations are always appreciated to offset the weekend’s expenses. Choose 2 Reuse will collect both new and worn clothes\, blankets\, linens\, towels\, shoes\, and household good (artwork\, frames\, utensils\, kitchenware\, toys\, instruments).  The items are then sold in the overseas market in countries that are in need of these items.  They also donate a portion of the collected pounds to Olney Civic Fund which helps offset some of the expenses of the event. So time to clean out your closets and bring the items here. Solid State Recyclers will be on site to recycle e-waste. \nMontgomery Energy Connection will be there to collect incandescent and compact fluorescent bulbs – bring as many as you want\, we will provide up to 3 LEDs per person.  \nElectronic Recycling\, acceptable items include:  \n\ncomputers (desktop & towers)\, servers\, hard drives\, circuit boards\, UPS battery backups\, flat screen monitors\, printers\nDVD players\, VCRs\nmodems\nelectric motors\, rechargeable batteries (lithium ion or NiCad)\ncell phones\nvideo games\ncords.\nLimit: 3 boxes or 3 large bags or equivalent. Please – no newspapers​. Please no TVs. 
URL:https://mygreenmontgomery.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1-olney-days-free-paper-shred-electronics-recycling-donation-event/
LOCATION:Sandy Spring Bank\, 17801 Georgia Ave\, Olney\, MD
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220503T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220503T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T043238
CREATED:20220421T155438Z
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UID:10002687-1651602600-1651608000@mygreenmontgomery.org
SUMMARY:Climate Victory Gardens in Montgomery County: A Community Symposium
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nThe Montgomery County Food Council in cooperation with the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection and Brookside Gardens is hosting a community symposium to discuss increased accessibility to food and resources to convert lawns to gardens. You can register for the event here. \nWith the world facing the war in Ukraine and rising fuel\, fertilizer\, and food prices\, in addition to an unabated climate crisis\, growing as much food locally as possible is one way people can help make food in the community more accessible. This symposium will focus on: \n\n\nConnecting would-be gardeners with land available for food production;\nConnecting homeowners with gardeners and professional resources to produce food on their land;\nCelebrating the many existing gardening and food production resources in Montgomery County.\n\nThe Details\nThe symposium will be held on Tuesday\, May 3rd from 6:30 pm to 8 pm at Brookside Gardens (1800 Glenallen Ave\, Wheaton\, MD 20902). The event is FREE to anyone who wishes to attend. A recording of the event will be posted here after the event in English and Spanish. \nRegister for the event here \nIf you have any further questions about the event\, please email Paul Tukey\, paul.tukey@glenstone.org. \nThe Panelists\n \n Heather Bruskin\, Moderator \nAs the Executive Director of the Montgomery County Food Council\, Heather leads the organization’s operational and strategic initiatives\, coordinating the contributions of the organization’s 8 staff\, 400+ volunteers of the Council\, Working Groups\, Board of Directors\, and 200+ community partner organizations toward our collective food system goals and achievements. Heather spent the first decade of her career as an administrator and program director at MIT\, Georgetown University\, and the University of Virginia. Prior to her work with the Food Council\, Heather also served as President of multiple volunteer-driven\, community-based organizations in Montgomery County focused on early childhood education and parent resources. Heather holds a B.A. from Tufts University and an M. Ed. from the University of Virginia. \n  \n \nLisa Büttner\, Community Leader \nAs Director of Neighborhood Garden Programs at Community Health and Empowerment through Education and Research (CHEER)\, Lisa uses gardening to connect community members with the soil\, with their roots and with each other. She fosters sharing of skills and cross-cultural knowledge\, strengthening leadership and community in the process. She led the formation of the Long Branch Gardeners/Jardineras/Jardinières through a CHEER/Audubon Naturalist Society partnership in 2021. Thanks to gracious neighbors\, the group continues to grow the foods they value most in three modest front- and back-yard gardens. A lifelong gardener\, Lisa has dedicated nearly a decade to garden-based education\, is a 2022 Master Gardener Intern and a Food Council Member. Lisa brings Spanish fluency and cultural sensitivity to her work\, having traveled extensively worldwide and spent 17 years on renewable energy in rural Mexico and Central America. She holds a BA and MA from Brown University. \n  \n \nMichelle Nelson\, Community Leader \nAs Community Garden Program Manager with Montgomery Parks\, Michelle believes that food is a connector of culture\, understanding\, and growth. She has been in the urban agriculture and community garden space for over 8 years – working for University of Maryland Extension and now Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission. Her work is most focused on exploring intersections of food systems\, land use\, agricultural education\, and leadership/mentoring. Michelle has been a featured speaker at many conferences across the country\, serves as Co-Chair for the Gardening Subcommittee with the Montgomery Food Council\, former Board Chair with Crossroads Community Food Network\, and is a proud HBCU graduate. \n  \n \nRobin Hernandez\, Community Leader \nCo-chair of the Gardening Subcommittee of the Montgomery County Food Council\, Robin works as a program manager for Crossroads Community Food Network for their Healthy Eating Program; in addition\, she is a part-time farm worker at Owl’s Nest Farm. Robin has completed two years of CASA/Future Harvest’s Beginner Farmer Training Program\, where she interned at Three Part Harmony in NE DC; graduated from UDC’s Master Gardener Program; and spent two seasons at the National Arboretum at the Washington Youth Garden\, and one season at Love and Carrots. Robin uses she/her/ella pronouns\, speak conversationally fluent Spanish\, (Robin is a graduate of MCPS)\, and is grateful for her food community. \n  \n  \nYou may register for the event here!
URL:https://mygreenmontgomery.org/event/climate-victory-gardens-in-montgomery-county-a-community-symposium/
LOCATION:Brookside Gardens\, 1800 Glenallen\, Wheaton\, MD\, 20902\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220504T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220504T143000
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UID:10002683-1651660200-1651674600@mygreenmontgomery.org
SUMMARY:MoCo Made Pop Up
DESCRIPTION:On April 27th and May 4th the Food Council will be hosting a  day at the Crossroads Farmers Market. On April 27th Cheryl’s Kitchen will be featured at our table displaying her famous gourmet nuts and on May 4th Maya Hall from Georgian Feast will be featuring traditional cuisine from the Republic of Georgia. We hope you stop by and see us at Crossroads Farmers Market.
URL:https://mygreenmontgomery.org/event/moco-made-pop-up-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220504T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220504T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T043238
CREATED:20220407T153743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220407T153753Z
UID:10002667-1651687200-1651690800@mygreenmontgomery.org
SUMMARY:MC Green Bank Access Solar Info Session
DESCRIPTION:This educational session is for Montgomery County Homeowner’s interested in installing solar on the roof top of their home. No prior knowledge if solar is needed. Bring a list of any questions that you have for us. Single family homes and townhouses are eligible to sign up for the program. Those that have a total household income of $97\,500 will have access to specialized financing offers. \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/mc-green-bank-access-solar-info-session-tickets-309004409507
URL:https://mygreenmontgomery.org/event/mc-green-bank-access-solar-info-session-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220510T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220510T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T043238
CREATED:20220420T145350Z
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UID:10002686-1652194800-1652198400@mygreenmontgomery.org
SUMMARY:Let’s Go Solar
DESCRIPTION:Have you thought about going solar but not quite sure where to start? This session brings together experts on going solar specifically participating in a solar cooperative and community solar. Join us to learn more and have your solar questions answered. \nhttps://seniorplanet.zoom.us/j/170203513
URL:https://mygreenmontgomery.org/event/lets-go-solar/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220510T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220510T191500
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CREATED:20220414T180507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220414T180507Z
UID:10002675-1652205600-1652210100@mygreenmontgomery.org
SUMMARY:Capital Area Solar Co-op Round 2: Virginia Virtual Informational Session
DESCRIPTION:Learn about solar energy and its benefits for your home or small business. We’ll take you through technology\, economics\, financing\, and more. \nYou’ll also learn about the solar co-op we launched. The co-op is free to join and members are *not* obligated to buy solar panels. \nCo-op members get: \n• a free review of your roof to see if solar panels will work for you\n• one-on-one support for all your questions about going solar\n• an individualized proposal for solar at a bulk rate \nFind out more with no obligations and from the comfort of home. This will be a live presentation so bring your questions about solar and we’ll answer them! \nRSVP Here: https://www.solarunitedneighbors.org/event/arlington-solar-ev-co-op-info-session2/
URL:https://mygreenmontgomery.org/event/capital-area-solar-co-op-round-2-virginia-virtual-informational-session/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220512T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220512T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T043238
CREATED:20220414T175204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220414T175212Z
UID:10002671-1652378400-1652383800@mygreenmontgomery.org
SUMMARY:Capital Area Solar Co-op Round 2: Maryland Virtual Informational Session
DESCRIPTION:This is the second of the five Info Sessions we will be hosting for folks in Maryland\, and an opportunity to join and learn about solar energy and its benefits for your home\, or small business. We’ll take you through technology\, economics\, financing\, and more. \nYou’ll also learn about the solar co-op we launched. The co-op is free to join and members are *not* obligated to buy solar panels. \nCo-op members get: \n• a free review of your roof to see if solar panels will work for you\n• one-on-one support for all your questions about going solar\n• an individualized proposal for solar at a bulk rate \nFind out more with no obligations and from the comfort of home. This will be a live presentation so bring your questions about solar and we’ll answer them! \nAfter signing up\, Solar United Neighbors may contact you by email or phone with campaign updates and other offers of engagement. You can unsubscribe at any time. \nRSVP here: https://www.solarunitedneighbors.org/event/maryland-co-op-info-session2/
URL:https://mygreenmontgomery.org/event/capital-area-solar-co-op-round-2-maryland-virtual-informational-session/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220512T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220512T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T043238
CREATED:20220510T224753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220510T224753Z
UID:10002494-1652382000-1652385600@mygreenmontgomery.org
SUMMARY:SAPPlings Student Forum
DESCRIPTION:Our last forum for high school students will be on Thursday\, May 12\, 7pm. Montgomery County student leaders will be sharing information on the role of oysters in the Chesapeake Bay\, leading tree conservation programs\, and sharing news on upcoming local environmental activities and internships.\nRegister: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUrf-yspjwvHdZ_uMEju_I1KhDk932YEVjt
URL:https://mygreenmontgomery.org/event/sapplings-student-forum-2/
LOCATION:Online\, Online\, Online\, Online\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220512T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220512T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T043238
CREATED:20220510T230508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220510T230508Z
UID:10002496-1652382000-1652385600@mygreenmontgomery.org
SUMMARY:Naturalist Hour – Home Garden Habitats
DESCRIPTION:Make your garden the place to be(e)! Alice Sturm\, the Garden Manager for the Audubon Naturalist Society\, will talk about garden design that works for you and our all-important pollinators. Her talk will also cover how to assess existing habitat in your yard or garden and how to incorporate ecological principles to maximize those habitats to benefit birds and pollinators.
URL:https://mygreenmontgomery.org/event/naturalist-hour-home-garden-habitats/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220512T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220512T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T043238
CREATED:20220510T230538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220510T230538Z
UID:10002498-1652382000-1652385600@mygreenmontgomery.org
SUMMARY:Naturalist Hour - Home Garden Habitats
DESCRIPTION:Make your garden the place to be(e)! Alice Sturm\, the Garden Manager for the Audubon Naturalist Society\, will talk about garden design that works for you and our all-important pollinators. Her talk will also cover how to assess existing habitat in your yard or garden and how to incorporate ecological principles to maximize those habitats to benefit birds and pollinators.
URL:https://mygreenmontgomery.org/event/naturalist-hour-home-garden-habitats-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220521T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220521T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T043238
CREATED:20220516T204834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220516T204834Z
UID:10002499-1653120000-1653138000@mygreenmontgomery.org
SUMMARY:💡 Spring Community Outdoor Yard Sale
DESCRIPTION:We’ve teamed up with Montgomery County and City of Rockville Environmental Departments to help you “Think Green when you Spring Clean!” on Saturday\, May 21st from 8:00 a.m. -12 noon \nAs you’re looking for your treasures to sell\, grab your old incandescent compact fluorescent for up to 3 LED light bulbs and have them swapped out for free! \nIf interested\, Goodwill of Greater Washington Retail Store\, located close to RMHS\, will accept a majority of unsold items after the event. Rain date May 22.  \nRichard Montgomery High School\n250 Richard Montgomery Drive\nRockville\, MD 20852
URL:https://mygreenmontgomery.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1-spring-community-outdoor-yard-sale/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220604T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220604T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T043238
CREATED:20220524T184950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220524T184950Z
UID:10002704-1654333200-1654347600@mygreenmontgomery.org
SUMMARY:💡 Pepco Appliance Recycling Event
DESCRIPTION:Get $25 for recycling an old A/C unit or dehumidifier \nJoin Pepco for a recycling event on June 4\, 2022 between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Participating is easy—simply drive up and we’ll take your old\, working window A/C unit or dehumidifier from your car\, recycle it\, and you will get $25 per unit\,\nwith a limit of two units per person.* \nWe will also be swapping old incandescent and compact fluorescent bulbs for LEDs. \n34118_Pepco_AppRecycling_DropOff_Event_Flyer_English \n34118_Pepco_AppRecycling_DropOff_Event_Flyer_Spanish \n 
URL:https://mygreenmontgomery.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1-pepco-appliance-recycling-event/
LOCATION:Eastern Middle School 300 University Blvd. E. Silver Spring\, MD 20901\, 300 University Blvd. E.\, Silver Spring\, 20901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220607T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220607T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T043238
CREATED:20220526T002007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220526T002007Z
UID:10002705-1654614000-1654617600@mygreenmontgomery.org
SUMMARY:Say Watt?
DESCRIPTION:Learn about all things lighting—watts are out\, lumens are in! Join Senior Planet from AARP and attendees from across the United States for a FREE webinar on June 7\, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. ET | 2:00 p.m. CT | 1:00 p.m. MT | 12:00 p.m. PT – AARP membership not required \nDid you know that 10% of your electricity costs go to lighting? And the way we think about lighting is rapidly changing! Watts are out\, lumens are in! Larissa Johnson\, Residential Energy Program Manager at Montgomery County\, Maryland Department of Environmental Protection will illuminate us with an engaging presentation about all things lighting!
URL:https://mygreenmontgomery.org/event/say-watt/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220608T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220608T131500
DTSTAMP:20260421T043238
CREATED:20220414T184347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220414T184359Z
UID:10002676-1654689600-1654694100@mygreenmontgomery.org
SUMMARY:Capital Area Solar Co-op Round 2: Virginia Virtual Informational Session
DESCRIPTION:Learn about solar energy and its benefits for your home or small business. We’ll take you through technology\, economics\, financing\, and more. \nYou’ll also learn about the solar co-op we launched. The co-op is free to join and members are *not* obligated to buy solar panels. \nCo-op members get: \n• a free review of your roof to see if solar panels will work for you\n• one-on-one support for all your questions about going solar\n• an individualized proposal for solar at a bulk rate \nFind out more with no obligations and from the comfort of home. This will be a live presentation so bring your questions about solar and we’ll answer them! \nRSVP here: https://www.solarunitedneighbors.org/event/arlington-solar-ev-co-op-info-session3/
URL:https://mygreenmontgomery.org/event/capital-area-solar-co-op-round-2-virginia-virtual-informational-session-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220610T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220610T131500
DTSTAMP:20260421T043238
CREATED:20220414T185355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220414T185355Z
UID:10002679-1654862400-1654866900@mygreenmontgomery.org
SUMMARY:Capital Area Solar Co-op Round 2: DC Virtual Informational Session
DESCRIPTION:Learn about solar energy and its benefits for your home or small business. We’ll take you through technology\, economics\, financing\, and more. \nYou’ll also learn about the solar co-op we launched. The co-op is free to join and members are *not* obligated to buy solar panels. \nCo-op members get: \n• a free review of your roof to see if solar panels will work for you\n• one-on-one support for all your questions about going solar\n• an individualized proposal for solar at a bulk rate \nFind out more with no obligations and from the comfort of home. This will be a live presentation so bring your questions about solar and we’ll answer them! \nRSVP here: https://www.solarunitedneighbors.org/event/dc-solar-ev-co-op-info-session1/
URL:https://mygreenmontgomery.org/event/capital-area-solar-co-op-round-2-dc-virtual-informational-session/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220612T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220612T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T043238
CREATED:20220607T010105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220607T010105Z
UID:10002708-1655031600-1655053200@mygreenmontgomery.org
SUMMARY:💡 Taste of Wheaton
DESCRIPTION:Wheaton’s signature food festival is back on Sunday\, June 12th! \nTaste of Wheaton highlights downtown Wheaton’s deliciously diverse restaurants and unique businesses. Taste of Wheaton attracts thousands of visitors to the downtown area to enjoy food samples from Wheaton’s local restaurants\, live entertainment and music\, kid’s rides and activities. \nMontgomery Energy Connection will have a table at the event with information and the opportunity to swap out your old incandescent and compact fluorescent bulbs for LEDs.
URL:https://mygreenmontgomery.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1-taste-of-wheaton/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220614T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220614T133000
DTSTAMP:20260421T043238
CREATED:20220608T200720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220608T200720Z
UID:10002515-1655211600-1655213400@mygreenmontgomery.org
SUMMARY:Going from a Green Home to a Smart Home
DESCRIPTION:Want to make your home as energy efficient as possible? Not sure what the difference is between a “green” home and a “smart” home? During this presentation you will learn about what makes a home “green” and how smart technology can help make your home more energy efficient. We’ll also discuss steps you can take to make your own home greener and offer examples of the smart technology that can help. \nClick or tap to join this class by Zoom:\nhttps://seniorplanet.zoom.us/j/170203513
URL:https://mygreenmontgomery.org/event/going-from-a-green-home-to-a-smart-home-5/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220616T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220616T203000
DTSTAMP:20260421T043238
CREATED:20220608T200646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220608T200646Z
UID:10002709-1655407800-1655411400@mygreenmontgomery.org
SUMMARY:Make Energy Cents (Mandarin
DESCRIPTION:想找到方法減少水電費支出，保住口袋裡的零用錢嗎？Montgomery Energy Connection 能幫您這個忙！這堂講座課會向您介紹新的郡政府網站：www.MontgomeryEnergyConnection.org 。網站中彙整了值得信賴的資訊，並提供解決方案，幫您管理能源使用以及減少您的能源費用支出。您將學會如何使用該網站找到節能計畫、探索節能科技，並且從中瞭解自己的水電費帳單。 \n按起或點擊這個連接用 Zoom 參與：\nhttps://seniorplanet.zoom.us/j/91487716590
URL:https://mygreenmontgomery.org/event/make-energy-cents-mandarin/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220617T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220617T131500
DTSTAMP:20260421T043238
CREATED:20220414T175350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220414T175350Z
UID:10002672-1655467200-1655471700@mygreenmontgomery.org
SUMMARY:Capital Area Solar Co-op Round 2: Maryland Virtual Informational Session featuring Montgomery County Green Bank
DESCRIPTION:This is the third of the five Info Sessions we will be hosting for folks in Maryland\, and an opportunity to join and learn about solar energy and its benefits for your home\, or small business. We’ll take you through technology\, economics\, financing\, and more. \nYou’ll also learn about the solar co-op we launched. The co-op is free to join and members are *not* obligated to buy solar panels. \nCo-op members get: \n• a free review of your roof to see if solar panels will work for you\n• one-on-one support for all your questions about going solar\n• an individualized proposal for solar at a bulk rate \nFind out more with no obligations and from the comfort of home. This will be a live presentation so bring your questions about solar and we’ll answer them! \nAfter signing up\, Solar United Neighbors may contact you by email or phone with campaign updates and other offers of engagement. You can unsubscribe at any time. \nRSVP here: https://www.solarunitedneighbors.org/event/maryland-co-op-info-session3/
URL:https://mygreenmontgomery.org/event/capital-area-solar-co-op-round-2-maryland-virtual-informational-session-featuring-montgomery-county-green-bank/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220617T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220617T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T043238
CREATED:20220607T005935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220607T005935Z
UID:10002707-1655467200-1655474400@mygreenmontgomery.org
SUMMARY:💡 Senior Planet in Montgomery County 6 Year Anniversary Celebration!
DESCRIPTION:Since 2016\, Senior Planet in Montgomery County has worked to provide content rich programming at senior centers and libraries throughout the County. If you are a Senior Planet in Montgomery County participant age 60+\, join us for a free luncheon celebration to recognize 6 years of local work! \nIn addition to the luncheon\, there will a recognition ceremony for participants and partners. If you are a Senior Planet graduate\, please bring your graduation certificate with you for an individual photo with the County Executive. \nMontgomery Energy Connection will be in attendance at this event. As part of their “Lighten Up” program they will be receiving old incandescent and compact fluorescent (CFL) lightbulbs to swap with LED bulbs. Save some money on your utility bill when you swap your bulbs! \nThe program is below: \n12:00pm – Introduction and luncheon\n12:30pm – Recognition ceremony\n1pm – County Executive remarks\n1:30pm to 2pm – Individual Photos with the County Executive
URL:https://mygreenmontgomery.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1-senior-planet-in-montgomery-county-6-year-anniversary-celebration/
LOCATION:Silver Spring Civic Building\, 1 Veterans Place\, Silver Spring\, MD\, 20910\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220618T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220618T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T043238
CREATED:20220622T233631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220622T233631Z
UID:10002520-1655542800-1655553600@mygreenmontgomery.org
SUMMARY:💡 Somerset Town Hall Shredding Event (Light Bulb Exchange)
DESCRIPTION:One of the easiest things you can do to lower your utility bills and keep money in your pocket is switch to LED bulbs.\nWe will swap up to 3 bulbs at no cost! Bring us your old incandescent and CFL bulbs and we will give you LEDs. Join us at one (or all) of these events.\nFollow the link to learn more. https://montgomeryenergyconnection.org/lower-my-bill/\nSee you there!
URL:https://mygreenmontgomery.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1-somerset-town-hall-shredding-event-light-bulb-exchange/
LOCATION:Town of Somerset\, 4510 Cumberland Ave\, Chevy Chase\, MD\, 20832\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Montgomery Energy Connection":MAILTO:Larissa.Johnson@montgomerycountymd.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220623T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220623T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T043238
CREATED:20220518T195037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220518T195037Z
UID:10002703-1656003600-1656018000@mygreenmontgomery.org
SUMMARY:One Montgomery Green\, 5th Anniversary Gala
DESCRIPTION:Join OMG on Thursday\, June 23\, 2022\, to celebrate our 5-year “Greeniversary” at our annual gala with good drinks\, great eats\, local vendors\, and environmentally like-minded folks. It promises to be a delightful day with outdoor activities\, local vendor tents\, student scientists\, exceptional food from local eateries\, raffles\, and music under the stars.
URL:https://mygreenmontgomery.org/event/one-montgomery-green-5th-anniversary-gala/
LOCATION:Brookside Gardens\, 1800 Glenallen\, Wheaton\, MD\, 20902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220624T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220624T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T043238
CREATED:20220608T200748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220608T200748Z
UID:10002517-1656072000-1656075600@mygreenmontgomery.org
SUMMARY:Tech & Energy
DESCRIPTION:Curious about which household appliances use the most energy and what you can do to reduce your energy use? In this lecture\, you’ll learn about the top energy users in the home and what you can do to spend less money on energy. We’ll discuss kill-a-watt meters\, which tell you how much energy a device is using even when it’s shut off\, and thermal energy cameras\, which help you identify missing insulation in your home. You’ll also learn how internet-connected smart plugs\, power strips\, and ENERGY STAR appliances can help you use less energy. \nClick or tap to join this class by Zoom:\nhttps://seniorplanet.zoom.us/j/170203513
URL:https://mygreenmontgomery.org/event/tech-energy-8/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220628T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220628T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T043238
CREATED:20220518T184718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220518T184718Z
UID:10002702-1656414000-1656417600@mygreenmontgomery.org
SUMMARY:Energy Express at Olney Library
DESCRIPTION:Energy Express is a summer event for kids and families to learn about energy usage. As a partnership between the Department of Environmental Protection and Montgomery County Public Libraries\, these presentations will take place across the County’s libraries as part of the Summer Reading Program. And for the first time since 2019\, Energy Express presentations are happening IN PERSON! Set sail on a treasure hunt towards energy savings with this year’s Summer Reading theme\, “Oceans of Possibilities.” On board\, our young crewmates will explore different energy sources and make smart decisions to power our ship (and our homes). Our adventure will be led by high school students from the P.O.W.E.R (Peer Outreach With Energy Resources) program who have worked all year to prepare this interactive energy story.
URL:https://mygreenmontgomery.org/event/energy-express-at-olney-library/
LOCATION:Olney Library\, 3500 Olney Laytonsville Rd\, Olney\, MD\, 20832
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220628T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220628T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T043238
CREATED:20220518T184646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220518T184646Z
UID:10002701-1656424800-1656424800@mygreenmontgomery.org
SUMMARY:Energy Express at Aspen Hill Library
DESCRIPTION:Energy Express is a summer event for kids and families to learn about energy usage. As a partnership between the Department of Environmental Protection and Montgomery County Public Libraries\, these presentations will take place across the County’s libraries as part of the Summer Reading Program. And for the first time since 2019\, Energy Express presentations are happening IN PERSON! Set sail on a treasure hunt towards energy savings with this year’s Summer Reading theme\, “Oceans of Possibilities.” On board\, our young crewmates will explore different energy sources and make smart decisions to power our ship (and our homes). Our adventure will be led by high school students from the P.O.W.E.R (Peer Outreach With Energy Resources) program who have worked all year to prepare this interactive energy story.
URL:https://mygreenmontgomery.org/event/energy-express-at-aspen-hill-library/
LOCATION:Aspen Hill Library\, 4407 Aspen Hill Road\, Rockville\, MD\, 20853\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220630T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220630T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T043238
CREATED:20220518T184434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220518T184601Z
UID:10002700-1656586800-1656590400@mygreenmontgomery.org
SUMMARY:Energy Express at Germantown Library
DESCRIPTION:Energy Express is a summer event for kids and families to learn about energy usage. As a partnership between the Department of Environmental Protection and Montgomery County Public Libraries\, these presentations will take place across the County’s libraries as part of the Summer Reading Program. And for the first time since 2019\, Energy Express presentations are happening IN PERSON! Set sail on a treasure hunt towards energy savings with this year’s Summer Reading theme\, “Oceans of Possibilities.” On board\, our young crewmates will explore different energy sources and make smart decisions to power our ship (and our homes). Our adventure will be led by high school students from the P.O.W.E.R (Peer Outreach With Energy Resources) program who have worked all year to prepare this interactive energy story.
URL:https://mygreenmontgomery.org/event/energy-express-at-germantown-library/
LOCATION:Germantown Library\, 19840 Century Boulevard\, Germantown\, Maryland\, 20874
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Events
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