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<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>From:</span></b> MCG eSubscription
[mailto:NoReply@eSub.montgomerycountymd.gov] <br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Sent:</span></b> Friday, May 21, 2010 4:33 PM<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>To:</span></b> Reyazuddin, Yasmin<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Subject:</span></b> Office of Community
Partnerships E-Bulletin May 21, 2010</span></font></p>
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color=black face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black;
font-weight:bold;font-style:italic'>Montgomery</u1:PlaceName> <u1:PlaceType>County</u1:PlaceType></u1:place>
Executive Ike Leggett's</span></font></i></b></p>
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color=black face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:16.0pt;color:black;
font-weight:bold'>Office of Community Partnerships’</span></font></b></p>
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color=black face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:16.0pt;color:black;
font-weight:bold'>e-Bulletin</span></font></b></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=4 color="#336699" face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:13.5pt;color:#336699;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:
bold'>Leggett <u1:stockticker>and</u1:stockticker> Floreen to <u1:stockticker>Host</u1:stockticker>
<u1:stockticker>Next</u1:stockticker> Cable TV Call-In <u1:stockticker>Show</span></font></b></u1:stockticker></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Wednesday, May 26 from <u1:time Minute="30" Hour="19">7:30</u1:time>
to <u1:time Minute="30" Hour="20">8:30 p.m.</span></font></u1:time></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Airs on Channel 6 on Comcast and <u1:stockticker>RCN</u1:stockticker>;
Channel 30 on Verizon</span></font></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Montgomery County Executive Isiah
Leggett and County Council President Nancy Floreen will host a live,
televised call-in show on Wednesday, May 26 from <u1:time Minute="30" Hour="19">7:30</u1:time>
to <u1:time Minute="30" Hour="20">8:30 p.m.</u1:time> Along with Town Hall
meetings, online chats and other community outreach, the show is part of the
Leggett administration’s efforts to foster open dialogue and communication on
the important issues facing <u1:place><u1:PlaceName>Montgomery</u1:PlaceName>
<u1:PlaceType>County</u1:PlaceType></u1:place>. The officials will answer
residents’ questions on any topics of local concern.</span></font></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>The call-in show, hosted by Alisa
Parenti, will be broadcast live on County Cable Montgomery, Channel 6 for <u1:stockticker>RCN</u1:stockticker>
and Comcast subscribers and Channel 30 for Verizon subscribers. </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Residents can call in to 240-777-6540
during the show. The show can also be viewed live on the County’s website by
going to www.montgomerycountymd.gov and clicking on County Cable 6.</span></font></p>
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style='font-size:13.5pt;color:#336699;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:
bold'> </span></font></b></p>
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style='font-size:13.5pt;color:#336699;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:
bold'> </span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=4 color="#336699" face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:13.5pt;color:#336699;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:
bold'>ENCOURAGING INTER-COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS: </span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=4 color="#336699" face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:13.5pt;color:#336699;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:
bold'>Steven V. Roberts</span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>A SERIES SPONSORED BY THE MONTGOMERYCOUNTY</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>ETHNIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>A Conversation with Steven V. Roberts, Professor,
Columnist, </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>TV and Radio Analyst, and Best-Selling Author </span></font></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>The Montgomery County Committee for Ethnic Affairs
invites you to join author Steven V. Roberts for a conversation on immigrant
experiences in our community. </span></font></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Roberts' recently published book, From Every End of
This Earth: 13 Families and the New Lives They Made in <u1:country-region><u1:place>America</u1:place></u1:country-region>,
profiles 13 families who immigrated to <u1:country-region><u1:place>America</u1:place></u1:country-region>.
While the immigrant experience is different for each family, one common
thread is what Roberts describes as the sacrifice generation, the ones that
face "the pain of dislocation, of missing home, of living in two worlds
and never feeling completely comfortable in either one." For many
immigrants, this sacrifice is made for the sake of their children.</span></font></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Following Roberts' discussion of immigrant
experiences, audience members may share their own stories of their
immigration experiences.</span></font></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Please join County Executive Ike Leggett, Professor
Roberts, other community leaders, and the Committee for Ethnic Affairs for
this Community Conversation.</span></font></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><u1:date Year="2010" Day="24" Month="5"><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Monday, May 24, 2010</span></font></u1:date></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><u1:time Minute="0" Hour="19"><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>7 - 9 p.m.</span></font></u1:time></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>First floor meeting room</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><u1:City><u1:place><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Rockville</u1:place></u1:City> Library</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><u1:Street><u1:address><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>21 Maryland Avenue</span></font></u1:address></u1:Street></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt'>Free and open to the public</span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=4 color="#336699" face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:13.5pt;color:#336699;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:
bold'>Montgomery Council seeks applicants for new Organizational Reform
Commission</span></font></b></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>The Montgomery County Council is seeking
applicants to fill four positions on the newly created Organizational Reform
Commission that would study the current structure of <u1:place><u1:PlaceType>County</u1:PlaceType>
<u1:PlaceName>Government</u1:PlaceName></u1:place> and make recommendations
on how it could work more effectively and efficiently. Four commission
members will be appointed by the Council and four will be appointed by the <u1:place><u1:PlaceType>County</u1:PlaceType>
<u1:PlaceName>Executive</u1:PlaceName></u1:place> no later than June 30. The
Council and Executive will each designate one member as co-chair of the
commission. Applications to serve as one of the four Council representatives
must be received by <u1:time Minute="0" Hour="17">5 p.m.</u1:time> on Monday,
June 7, including a resume of professional and civic experience, must be
received no later than <u1:time Minute="0" Hour="17">5 p.m.</u1:time> on
Monday, June 7. Mail letters of interest to Council President Nancy Floreen,
Office of the Montgomery County Council, Stella B. Werner Council Office
Building, <u1:address><u1:Street>100 Maryland Avenue</u1:Street>, <u1:City>Rockville</u1:City>,
<u1:State>Maryland</u1:State> <u1:PostalCode>20850</u1:PostalCode></u1:address>.
Questions regarding the commission may be directed to Lou D’Ovidio at
240-777-7962.</span></font></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> </span></font></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=4 color="#336699" face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:13.5pt;color:#336699;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:
bold'>Soul Asylum Headlines <u1:City><u1:place>Rockville</u1:place></u1:City>'s
22nd Hometown Holidays</span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Memorial Day Weekend Event Features More
Than 40 Bands and Entertainers</span></font></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>The 22nd annual Hometown Holidays
celebration takes place Memorial Day weekend and will feature Grammy-award
winning Soul Asylum, an alternative rock band known for hits such as
"Runaway Train," "Somebody to Shove" and "Black
Gold."</span></font></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>The Hometown Holidays festival takes
place from <u1:time Minute="0" Hour="13">1-10 p.m.</u1:time> Saturday, May 29
and Sunday, May 30. Each year more than 60,000 people descend on <u1:City><u1:place>Rockville</u1:place></u1:City>'s
downtown to celebrate summer with more than 40 bands and entertainers
performing on 10 stages, children's activities, a green festival and Taste of
Rockville.</span></font></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>This year's festival will also include
an Art and Craft Festival, featuring more than 50 artisans showcasing their
one-of-a-kind handcrafted artwork, a free style dance stage for anyone to
show off dance moves, a Saturday night teen dance on The Rooftop, a living
history stage to celebrate the City's 150th anniversary and a sampling of art
demonstrations.</span></font></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>In addition to Saturday and Sunday's
activities, the festival also features a Memorial Day celebration, including
a performance by the Rockville Concert Band and Chorus, the 66th annual
Memorial Day parade and ceremony that remembers and honors those who died
serving their country.</span></font></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Concert performances start at <u1:time Minute="0" Hour="9">9
a.m.</u1:time>, followed by the ceremony at <u1:time Minute="30" Hour="9">9:30
a.m.</u1:time> and the parade at <u1:time Minute="30" Hour="10">10:30 a.m.</span></font></u1:time></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>United States Army Nurse Corps Col.
Richard Ricciardi, a Board Certified Pediatric and Adult Nurse Practitioner,
will serve as the parade grand marshal and Brian van de Graaff, the morning
weather forecaster for Good Morning Washington, ABC 7 News, will serve as
emcee.</span></font></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>To learn more about the events taking
place during Hometown Holidays, go to <a
href="http://www.rockvillemd.gov/events/hth"><font color="#606420"><span
style='color:#606420'>www.rockvillemd.gov/events/hth</span></font></a> </span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><u1:City><u1:place><b><font size=4 color="#336699"
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:13.5pt;color:#336699;
font-weight:bold'>Montgomery</u1:place></u1:City>'s Got Talent</span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><u1:place><u1:PlaceName><font size=3 color=black
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Montgomery</u1:PlaceName>
<u1:PlaceType>County</u1:PlaceType></u1:place> will celebrate the creativity
and talent of its older residents during the <u1:City><u1:place>Montgomery</u1:place></u1:City>'s
Got Talent Senior Showcase, on Saturday, May 22 from <u1:time Minute="0" Hour="11">11
am</u1:time> to <u1:time Minute="0" Hour="13">1 p.m.</u1:time> Local singers,
dancers and musicians will perform at the Bethesda Theatre, the classic 1938
Art Deco former movie palace at <u1:Street><u1:address>7719 Wisconsin Ave.</u1:address></u1:Street>,
in the heart of <u1:City><u1:place>Bethesda</u1:place></u1:City>. This event
is the largest County-supported event planned in honor of Older Americans
Month.</span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Proceeds will benefit HelpAge <u1:country-region><u1:place>USA</u1:place></u1:country-region>'s
work with Haitian seniors, and the Montgomery County Arts Education Alliance
for Older Adults (AEAOA). AEAOA exists to encourage seniors' involvement in
all kinds of artistic pursuits. Tickets, at $5 per person, are on sale at
Montgomery County Senior Centers and online at www.montgomerysgottalent.com.
Unsold tickets will be available at the door. </span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><i><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black;font-style:italic'>Free parking</span></font></i><font
color=black><span style='color:black'> is available at the Cheltenham Garage
located behind the theatre at <u1:Street><u1:address>4720 Cheltenham Dr</u1:address></u1:Street>.
</span></font></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><a
href="http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/content/EXEC/partnerships/E-Bulletin/docs/multiculturalleadershipcouncilnovember16.doc"
target="_blank"></a></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span class=MsoHyperlink><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><a
href="http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/cpstmpl.asp?url=/content/EXEC/partnerships/resources/meetings/CEA/index.asp"
target="_self"><u><font color=blue><span style='color:blue'>Committee for
Ethnic Affairs</span></font></u></a></span></font></span><font color=black><span
style='color:black'> </span></font><span
class=MsoHyperlink><font face="Times New Roman"><a
href="http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/cpstmpl.asp?url=/content/EXEC/partnerships/community/africanamericanadvisory.asp"
target="_self"><u><font color=blue><span style='color:blue'>African American
Advisory Group</span></font></u></a></font></span></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><br>
</span></font><span class=MsoHyperlink><font face="Times New Roman"><a
href="http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/cpstmpl.asp?url=/content/EXEC/partnerships/community/asianadvisory.asp"
target="_self"><u><font color=blue><span style='color:blue'>Asian American
Advisory Group</span></font></u></a></font></span><font color=black><span
style='color:black'> </span></font><span
class=MsoHyperlink><font face="Times New Roman"><a
href="http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/cpstmpl.asp?url=/content/EXEC/partnerships/community/africanaffairsadvisory.asp"
target="_self"><u><font color=blue><span style='color:blue'>African Affairs
Advisory Group</span></font></u></a></font></span></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><br>
</span></font><span class=MsoHyperlink><font face="Times New Roman"><a
href="http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/cpstmpl.asp?url=/content/EXEC/partnerships/community/caribbeanadvisory.asp"
target="_self"><u><font color=blue><span style='color:blue'>Caribbean
American Advisory Group</span></font></u></a></font></span><font color=black><span
style='color:black'> </span></font><span class=MsoHyperlink><font
face="Times New Roman"><a
href="http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/cpstmpl.asp?url=/content/EXEC/partnerships/community/latinadvisory.asp"
target="_self"><u><font color=blue><span style='color:blue'>Latin American
Advisory Group</span></font></u></a></font></span></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><br>
</span></font><span class=MsoHyperlink><font face="Times New Roman"><a
href="http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/cpstmpl.asp?url=/content/EXEC/partnerships/community/mideastadvisory.asp"
target="_self"><u><font color=blue><span style='color:blue'>Middle Eastern
American Advisory Group</span></font></u></a></font></span><font color=black><span
style='color:black'> </span></font><span
class=MsoHyperlink><font face="Times New Roman"><a
href="http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/cpstmpl.asp?url=/content/EXEC/partnerships/community/faith.asp"
target="_self"><u><font color=blue><span style='color:blue'>Faith Community</span></font></u></a></font></span></p>
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</span></font><span class=MsoHyperlink><font face="Times New Roman"><a
href="http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/cpstmpl.asp?url=/content/EXEC/partnerships/community/nonprof.asp"
target="_self"><u><font color=blue><span style='color:blue'>Nonprofit
Community</span></font></u></a></font></span><font color=black><span
style='color:black'> </span></font><span
class=MsoHyperlink><font face="Times New Roman"><a
href="http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/cpstmpl.asp?url=/content/EXEC/partnerships/community/senior.asp"
target="_self"><u><font color=blue><span style='color:blue'>Seniors</span></font></u></a></font></span></p>
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color=black face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black;
font-weight:bold'>OFFICE OF COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS CALENDAR</span></font></b></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black;font-weight:bold'>Community Outreach
Forum: </span></font></b><font color=black><span style='color:black'>3<sup>rd</sup>
Wednesday of every month at Executive Office Building Auditorium. Contact
Karla Silvestre for more information: <a
href="mailto:karla.silvestre@montgomerycountymd.gov"><u><font color=blue><span
style='color:blue'>karla.silvestre@montgomerycountymd.gov</span></font></u></a>. </span></font></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black;font-weight:bold'>Committee for Ethnic
Affairs</span></font></b><font color=black><span style='color:black'>: 1<sup>st</sup>
Thursday of every month, <u1:time Minute="0" Hour="19">7pm</u1:time> at
the Executive Office Building Auditorium except in July
and August. Contact Lisa Austin for more information: <a
href="mailto:lisa.austin@montgomerycountymd.gov"><u><font color=blue><span
style='color:blue'>lisa.austin@montgomerycountymd.gov</span></font></u></a>.</span></font></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black;font-weight:bold'>Down <u1:place><u1:PlaceType>County</u1:PlaceType>
<u1:PlaceName>Latino</u1:PlaceName></u1:place> Network: </span></font></b><font
color=black><span style='color:black'>June 23 at the Mid <u1:place><u1:PlaceType>County</u1:PlaceType>
<u1:PlaceName>Regional</u1:PlaceName> <u1:PlaceName>Service</u1:PlaceName> <u1:PlaceType>Center</u1:PlaceType></u1:place>.
</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black;font-weight:bold'>Up <u1:place><u1:PlaceType>County</u1:PlaceType>
<u1:PlaceName>Latino</u1:PlaceName></u1:place> Network:</span></font></b><font
color=black><span style='color:black'> May 26th at <u1:place><u1:PlaceName>Bohrer</u1:PlaceName>
<u1:PlaceType>Park</u1:PlaceType></u1:place>, Activity Room A of the <u1:place><u1:PlaceName>Activity</u1:PlaceName>
<u1:PlaceType>Center</u1:PlaceType></u1:place>, <u1:address><u1:Street>506
South Frederick Avenue</u1:Street>, <u1:City>Gaithersburg</u1:City>, <u1:State>MD</u1:State>
<u1:PostalCode>20877</u1:PostalCode></u1:address>. </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Contact Karla Silvestre for more
information: <a href="mailto:karla.silvestre@montgomerycountymd.gov"><u><font
color=blue><span style='color:blue'>karla.silvestre@montgomerycountymd.gov</span></font></u></a>. </span></font></p>
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color=black face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black;
font-weight:bold'>COMMUNITY EVENTS OF THE WEEK</span></font></b><font
color=black><span style='color:black'> </span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>May 22 <u1:time Minute="0" Hour="9">9am to 1pm</span></font></u1:time></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Second Annual Volunteering for Business Day</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Corporate <u1:place><u1:PlaceName>Volunteer</u1:PlaceName>
<u1:PlaceType>Center</u1:PlaceType></u1:place> - MC</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>THE BUTTON <u1:stockticker>FARM</span></font></u1:stockticker></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><u1:address><u1:Street><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>16820 BLACK <u1:stockticker>ROCK</u1:stockticker> <u1:stockticker>ROAD</u1:stockticker></u1:Street>,
<u1:City>GERMANTOWN</u1:City>, <u1:State>MD</u1:State> <u1:PostalCode>20874</span></font></u1:PostalCode></u1:address></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'><a href="http://www.cvc-mc.org/content.aspx?id=572"><u><font
color=blue><span style='color:blue'>http://www.cvc-mc.org/content.aspx?id=572</span></font></u></a>
</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Meghan Doolan</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>mdoolan@cvc-mc.org</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>301-932-0921</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>May 22 <u1:time Minute="0" Hour="11">11am-1pm</span></font></u1:time></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><u1:City><u1:place><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Montgomery</u1:place></u1:City>’s Got Talent Senior
Showcase</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>The Bethesda Theatre</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><u1:address><u1:Street><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>7719 Wisconsin Avenue</u1:Street>, <u1:City>Bethesda</u1:City>,
<u1:State>MD</u1:State> <u1:PostalCode>20814</span></font></u1:PostalCode></u1:address></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'><a href="http://www.montgomerysgottalent.com/"><u><font
color="#606420"><span style='color:#606420'>www.montgomerysgottalent.com</span></font></u></a>
</span></font></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>May 22 <u1:time Minute="0" Hour="12">12-5 pm</span></font></u1:time></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>La Fiesta de las Madres</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Featuring Telemundo celebrities, entertainment, food
and a wide array of vendors and activities that will focus on women and
specifically, mothers.</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Telemundo <u1:place><u1:City>Washington</u1:City> <u1:State>DC</span></font></u1:State></u1:place></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><u1:City><u1:place><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Westfield</u1:place></u1:City> <u1:City><u1:place>Wheaton</u1:place></u1:City>
Shopping Plaza</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><u1:Street><u1:address><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>11160 Veirs Mill Road</span></font></u1:address></u1:Street></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><u1:place><u1:City><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Wheaton</u1:City>, <u1:State>MD</u1:State> <u1:PostalCode>20902</span></font></u1:PostalCode></u1:place></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Brian Van Hoven</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>703-820-8333 x129</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>May 23 <u1:time Minute="0" Hour="17">5pm</span></font></u1:time></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>PLAZAS Y CATEDRALES: Latin American Baroque Cantigas</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><u1:place><u1:PlaceName><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Bradley</u1:PlaceName> <u1:PlaceName>Hills</u1:PlaceName></u1:place>
Presbyterian Church, <u1:City><u1:place>Bethesda</span></font></u1:place></u1:City></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'><a href="http://www.cantigas.org/"><u><font
color=blue><span style='color:blue'>www.cantigas.org</span></font></u></a> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>301-230-1361</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>May 25 <u1:time Minute="30" Hour="14">2:30pm</span></font></u1:time></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><u1:place><u1:PlaceType><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>County</u1:PlaceType> <u1:PlaceName>Executive</u1:PlaceName></u1:place>’s
Town Hall Meeting</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Leisure World, Clubhouse 1 Ballroom</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><u1:Street><u1:address><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>3700 Rossmoor Blvd.</u1:address></u1:Street>, <u1:place>Silver
Spring</span></font></u1:place></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>May 26 <u1:time Minute="30" Hour="19">7:30pm</span></font></u1:time></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Call In Show with <u1:place><u1:PlaceType>County</u1:PlaceType>
<u1:PlaceName>Executive</u1:PlaceName></u1:place> and County Council
President</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><u1:place><u1:PlaceName><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Executive</u1:PlaceName> <u1:PlaceName>Office</u1:PlaceName>
<u1:PlaceType>Building</u1:PlaceType></u1:place> Studio</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>May 28 <u1:time Minute="0" Hour="11">11am</span></font></u1:time></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Naming of the <u1:City><u1:place>Rockville</u1:place></u1:City>
Library</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><u1:City><u1:place><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Rockville</u1:place></u1:City> Library</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><u1:address><u1:Street><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>21 Maryland Avenue</u1:Street>, <u1:City>Rockville</span></font></u1:City></u1:address></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>June <u1:time Minute="0" Hour="16">4 7-10 pm</span></font></u1:time></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Colores</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>A Gallery night to benefit The Hispanic Business
Foundation's Partnership Youth Initiative</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Hispanic Business Foundation</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><u1:place><u1:PlaceName><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Black</u1:PlaceName> <u1:PlaceName>Rock</u1:PlaceName>
<u1:PlaceType>Center</u1:PlaceType></u1:place> for the Arts</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><u1:Street><u1:address><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>12901 Town Commons Dr</span></font></u1:address></u1:Street></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><u1:place><u1:City><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Germantown</u1:City>, <u1:State>MD</u1:State> <u1:PostalCode>20874</span></font></u1:PostalCode></u1:place></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>www.ticketlatino.com</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Rosalinda</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>301-654-4000 x226</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>June <u1:time Minute="0" Hour="17">5 11am-1pm</span></font></u1:time></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Paul Carr Jazz Brunch</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) celebrates
Black Music Month</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><u1:place><u1:PlaceName><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Montgomery</u1:PlaceName> <u1:PlaceType>County</u1:PlaceType></u1:place>
Public Libraries</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Rockville Memorial Library, first floor meeting room</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><u1:Street><u1:address><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>21 Maryland Ave</span></font></u1:address></u1:Street></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>reservations@folmc.org</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>240-777-0020</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>June <u1:time Minute="0" Hour="21">9 7pm</span></font></u1:time></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Jazz in the Broadcast Medium</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>A panel discussion of the history and current state
of jazz music on the radio.</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><u1:place><u1:PlaceName><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Montgomery</u1:PlaceName> <u1:PlaceType>County</u1:PlaceType></u1:place>
Public Libraries</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><u1:City><u1:place><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Wheaton</u1:place></u1:City> Library</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><u1:Street><u1:address><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>11701 Georgia Ave.</span></font></u1:address></u1:Street></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>240-777-0678 </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>June 19 <u1:time Minute="30" Hour="9">9:30am-4pm</span></font></u1:time></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Juneteenth</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Bus tour of African American sites in <u1:City><u1:place>Rockville</u1:place></u1:City>
and reception at <u1:place><u1:PlaceName>Lincoln Park</u1:PlaceName> <u1:PlaceType>Community
Center</span></font></u1:PlaceType></u1:place></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><u1:City><u1:place><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Lincoln Park</u1:place></u1:City> Historical
Foundation & Office of Community Partnerships</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><u1:place><u1:PlaceName><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Lincoln Park</u1:PlaceName> <u1:PlaceType>Community
Center</span></font></u1:PlaceType></u1:place></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><u1:Street><u1:address><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>357 Frederick Ave.</span></font></u1:address></u1:Street></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>lincolnparkhist@aol.com</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>301-251-2747</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'> </span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><font size=3
color=black face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black;
font-weight:bold'>ANNOUNCEMENTS</span></font></b></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=3 color="#336699" face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#336699;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:
bold'> </span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><u1:stockticker><b><font size=3 color="#336699"
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#336699;
text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:bold'>Free</u1:stockticker> Workshop for
Nurses Trained Outside the <u1:country-region><u1:place>U.S.</span></font></b></u1:place></u1:country-region></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Are you a foreign-trained nurse with at
least 2 years of academic education?</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>If so and you are interested in
obtaining your license to practice nursing in the State of Maryland please
come learn about the steps required to obtain the RN license in Maryland. </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><u1:date Year="2010" Day="12" Month="6"><font size=3
color=black face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Saturday,
June 12, 2010</u1:date> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><u1:time Minute="0" Hour="14"><font size=3 color=black
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>2:00 PM to
5:00 PM</u1:time> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Location: Latino Health Initiative </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><u1:Street><u1:address><font size=3 color=black
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>8630 Fenton
Street</u1:address></u1:Street>, 10th Floor </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><u1:place><u1:City><font size=3 color=black
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Silver
Spring</u1:City>, <u1:State>MD</u1:State> <u1:PostalCode>20910</u1:PostalCode></u1:place>
</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Space is limited! </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>To register call 240-777-4630 by <b><span
style='font-weight:bold'>May 21</span></b> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>The workshop will be conducted in
English. Free interpreting services may be provided, upon request by calling
240-777-4630. </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=3 color="#336699" face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#336699;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:
bold'> </span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=3 color="#336699" face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#336699;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:
bold'> </span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=3 color="#336699" face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#336699;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:
bold'>Parents <u1:stockticker>and</u1:stockticker> Guardians of Teens - YOU
MATTER!</span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>The Partnership for a Drug-Free America
is presenting Parents: You Matter! and wants to learn how helpful this
community education presentation is for parents in talking with their youth
about substance abuse. </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>If you are a parent or legal guardian of
a 12- to 17-year old, you are invited to participate in this important
project.</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Parents will: </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>• Attend a 90 minute
presentation by the Partnership on <u1:date Year="2010" Day="10" Month="6">June
10, 2010</u1:date> at <u1:time Minute="0" Hour="19">7 p.m.</span></font></u1:time></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>• Get a “wreckED” <u1:stockticker>DVD</u1:stockticker>
to watch with their children</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>• Be offered another presentation
in the fall if they are not selected for the June session</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Refreshments will be provided.</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Get paid to test a new intervention!</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>• Parents will complete three
30 minute online surveys between June and September </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>• Your teen also will complete three 20
minute online surveys</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>*Parents will be paid up to $150 and
youth up to $85 for completing all activities.</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>DEADLINE FOR SIGNING UP FOR THE PROJECT
IS</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><u1:date Year="2010" Day="2" Month="6"><font size=3
color=black face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>WEDNESDAY,
JUNE 2, 2010</u1:date>.</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>For more Information and/or to register
please contact:</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Alicia Church, 301.354.4919,
alicia.church@collaborationcouncil.org</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Susan Guevara Augusty, 301.354.4918, <a
href="mailto:susan.augusty@collaborationcouncil.org"><u><font color=blue><span
style='color:blue'>susan.augusty@collaborationcouncil.org</span></font></u></a></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=3 color="#336699" face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#336699;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:
bold'>DOT Accepting Nominations for Landscaping & Photography Contests </span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Applications Due June 18</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Applications are now being accepted for
the Montgomery County Department of Transportation’s (MCDOT) annual Keep
Montgomery County Beautiful (KMCB) landscaping and photography competitions.
</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>The landscaping contest is open to community
groups, businesses, public institutions and other organizations undertaking
landscaping projects that enhance the appearance of commonly owned sections
of commercial or residential properties. Landscaping along County roadsides,
medians, or other public locations is also eligible for the award. </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>For the Annual Amateur Photography
Contest, photos of County locations or residents are judged on effective
composition, originality, interest and relevance of the subject matter, and
technique. Photo categories include <u1:place><u1:PlaceName>Montgomery</u1:PlaceName>
<u1:PlaceType>County</u1:PlaceType></u1:place> by day or by night, county
landmarks, people, and persons at work. There is also an optional youth
category for kids under 18 who wish to be judged only against their peers.</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Applications for both contests are due
June 18. </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>MCDOT’s Community Outreach website has
photos of last year’s winning entries for both contests and the landscaping
and photography contest applications, which explain the guidelines and
judging criteria.</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>For more information, call Community
Outreach at 240-777-7155 or send an email to
mcdot.outreach@montgomerycountymd.gov </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=3 color="#336699" face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#336699;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:
bold'>SAVE THE DATE: The Spirit of Silver Spring</span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><u1:date Year="2010" Day="5" Month="6"><font size=3
color=black face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Saturday,
June 5, 2010</u1:date>, <u1:time Minute="0" Hour="14">2:00 PM</u1:time>
onwards </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Downtown <u1:place>Silver Spring</span></font></u1:place></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><u1:address><u1:Street><font size=3 color=black
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Ellsworth
Drive</u1:Street>, <u1:City>Silver Spring</u1:City>, <u1:State>MD</span></font></u1:State></u1:address></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Attend this annual community wide celebration
celebrating <u1:place>Silver Spring</u1:place>’s unsung heroes -
inspirational individuals and groups who bring their commitment and passions
to making the <u1:place>Silver Spring</u1:place> community a successful place
to be.</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>To learn more about the event, or to
RSVP contact Noelle Haile, Network Building Manager, at <a
href="mailto:noelle@impactsilverspring.org"><u><font color=blue><span
style='color:blue'>noelle@impactsilverspring.org</span></font></u></a> or
301-495-3336.</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=3 color="#336699" face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#336699;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:
bold'>Building Scholars for the Future</span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>It's that time of the year again! GBLC,
Inc. brings you another summer of one of the best programs for students in
the area.</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>The program, held July 12-August 6 is a
multicultural educational enrichment program, for 1st-9th grade at <u1:place><u1:PlaceName>Sligo</u1:PlaceName>
<u1:PlaceType>Middle School</u1:PlaceType></u1:place> in <u1:place><u1:City>Silver
Spring</u1:City>, <u1:State>MD</u1:State> <u1:PostalCode>20901</u1:PostalCode></u1:place>.
We are dedicated to promoting higher levels of achievement for students by
teaching and reinforcing math and language art skills. It is also designed to
prepare students for entering the next grade level. Students get a "jump
start" into the 2010 school year. </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>We are providing an early registration
discount of 10% until <u1:date Year="2010" Day="28" Month="5">May 28, 2010</u1:date>.
Partial scholarships are available for qualifying families. For more
information, please contact us at (301) 779-4252 or <a
href="mailto:gblc_office@yahoo.com"><u><font color=blue><span
style='color:blue'>gblc_office@yahoo.com</span></font></u></a> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=3 color="#336699" face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#336699;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:
bold'> </span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=3 color="#336699" face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#336699;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:
bold'>USCIS To Issue Redesigned Green <u1:stockticker>Card</span></font></b></u1:stockticker></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services (USCIS) announced that it has redesigned the Permanent Resident Card
- commonly known as the "Green Card" - to incorporate several major
new security features. The Green Card redesign is the latest advance in USCIS's
ongoing efforts to deter immigration fraud. State-of-the-art technology
incorporated into the new card prevents counterfeiting, obstructs tampering,
and facilitates quick and accurate authentication. Beginning <u1:date Year="2010" Day="11" Month="5">May
11, 2010</u1:date>, USCIS will issue all Green Cards in the new, more secure
format.</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>In keeping with the Permanent Resident
Card's nickname, it will now be colored green for easy recognition. USCIS
will replace Green Cards already in circulation as individuals apply for
renewal or replacement.</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>For more information on permanent
residency and other immigration benefits, visit <a
href="http://www.uscis.gov/"><u><font color=blue><span style='color:blue'>www.uscis.gov</span></font></u></a>,
or call USCIS's <u1:place><u1:PlaceName>National</u1:PlaceName> <u1:PlaceName>Customer</u1:PlaceName>
<u1:PlaceName>Service</u1:PlaceName> <u1:PlaceType>Center</u1:PlaceType></u1:place>
at (800) 375-5283.</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=3 color="#336699" face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#336699;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:
bold'>NPower Greater DC Region is <u1:stockticker>now</u1:stockticker>
accepting applications for the 2010 Technology Innovation Awards, presented
by Accenture.</span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>NPower Greater DC Region, a nonprofit
technology consulting firm serving other nonprofits and foundations, is now
accepting online applications for the 2010 Technology Innovation Awards
(TIA), presented by Accenture. This is a very short application that can be
completed in under an hour. The deadline to apply is <u1:date Year="2010" Day="11" Month="6">June
11, 2010</u1:date>.</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Questions can be directed to Amy Greene
at amy@npowergdcr.org or 202.234.9670. For more information about NPower
Greater DC Region and the TIA, visit <a href="http://www.npowergdcr.org/"><u><font
color=blue><span style='color:blue'>www.npowergdcr.org</span></font></u></a>
</span></font></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#336699;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:
bold'>Public Renaming Ceremony For <u1:City><u1:place>Rockville</u1:place></u1:City>
Library to be Held <u1:stockticker>May</u1:stockticker> 28</span></font></b><font
color=black><span style='color:black'>;</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>A formal ceremony marking the official
renaming of the Rockville Library to the Rockville Memorial Library will be
held on Friday, May 28 at <u1:time Minute="0" Hour="11">11 a.m.</u1:time> in
the front of the building at <u1:address><u1:Street>21 Maryland Ave.</u1:Street>,
<u1:City>Rockville</u1:City></u1:address>. </span></font></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>On November 10, 2009, Montgomery County
Executive Ike Leggett signed a proclamation declaring that the name of the
library be changed to honor “those who have given their lives defending the
principles of freedom [during every major military conflict since the County
was created in 1776] and will be deserving of the highest gratitude and honor
by the people of Montgomery County.” </span></font></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>“It is fitting that this magnificent
library stand in name and purpose as a tribute to the memory of the brave
women and men from Montgomery County who gave their lives so that we and
future generations may enjoy the benefits of such a facility,” said Leggett
who is a Vietnam veteran, having commanded U.S. and South Vietnamese troops
in field combat during his tour of duty in 1968-69.</span></font></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>In addition to Leggett, other local
elected officials are expected to attend. Montgomery County Public
Libraries (MCPL) Director Parker Hamilton will serve as emcee for the program
that will also include representatives of the Montgomery County Commission on
Veterans Affairs, members of local families who have lost loved ones in the
conflicts, and veterans representing the major wars in recent history.</span></font></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><u1:City><u1:place><font size=3 color=black
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Hamilton</u1:place></u1:City>
said that “With widespread support from our community, the Rockville Library
was renamed the Rockville Memorial Library to honor, remember and reflect
upon the sacrifices made by members of our community who gave their lives in
service to our country. We are very proud of the connection made between the
past and the present that allows us to honor and create a sense of history
and community values”.</span></font></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Among those attending will be Richard
and Lee Ann Doerflinger of <u1:place>Silver Spring</u1:place>, whose son,
Army <u1:stockticker>SPC</u1:stockticker> Thomas K. Doerflinger, a 2002
graduate of <u1:place><u1:PlaceName>Springbrook</u1:PlaceName> <u1:PlaceType>High
School</u1:PlaceType></u1:place>, was killed in action in <u1:country-region><u1:place>Iraq</u1:place></u1:country-region>
on Veteran’s Day, 2004.</span></font></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>“Like many of the heroes being honored,”
they said, “our son put himself in harm’s way in a part of the world where
the freedom to think and believe, to read and write as we wish, are all but
unknown. We hope those who use the library will be reminded that these
freedoms we take for granted are bought at great price.”</span></font></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>The County’s Commission on Veteran’s
Affairs, established in 2008 at Leggett’s request, will be represented by
Chairman Bill Gray. “The <u1:place><u1:PlaceName>Montgomery</u1:PlaceName> <u1:PlaceType>County</u1:PlaceType></u1:place>
public library system gives us the opportunity to freely borrow books and
other materials and to do research,” Gray said. “Renaming the library
Rockville Memorial Library will honor the individuals from <u1:place><u1:PlaceName>Montgomery</u1:PlaceName>
<u1:PlaceType>County</u1:PlaceType></u1:place> who have given their lives to
assure us that we will continue to receive these benefits.”</span></font></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>The new library identification sign,
centered on the angled beam at the front of the glass canopy above the front
entryway, will be unveiled as part of the ceremony. </span></font></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Bagpipe selections will be performed,
and the ceremony will conclude with Taps. </span></font></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> </span></font></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=3 color="#336699" face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#336699;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:
bold'>Special Display of Military Memorabilia in Library </span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Throughout May, the Rockville Memorial
Library is displaying memorabilia loaned by local families who have lost
loved ones in major military conflicts. </span></font></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>The branch also will have a Remembrance
Book that customers may sign with thoughts/memories, while signage will mark
the displays and indicate collections of library materials dealing with
military history and other issues relating to veterans’ service. </span></font></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>The Veteran’s Commission Chair Gray
said, “We feel that the display of these items, used by our neighbors, our
veterans and those on active duty, will give County residents an idea of what
the service members have endured. Those on active duty meet the challenge
daily, and some are in harm’s way, so that we can live the life we frequently
take for granted. The families of our fallen heroes have sacrificed their
loved ones; displaying these items is a way for us to honor their sacrifice.”
Montgomery County Public Libraries is proud to partner with the Montgomery
County Commission on Veterans Affairs and to host this display,” said MCPL
Director Hamilton. “We hope it will make residents and visitors really stop
and think about what these individuals and families have given up for all of
us. This display is about more than the Memorial Day holiday. It is about
the true meaning of sacrifice.”</span></font></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>The memorial items may be seen in the
display cases on the first floor of the library located at <u1:address><u1:Street>21
Maryland Ave.</u1:Street>, <u1:City>Rockville</u1:City></u1:address>. Hours
are Monday through Thursday from <u1:time Minute="0" Hour="9">9 a.m.</u1:time>
to <u1:time Minute="30" Hour="20">8:30 p.m.</u1:time>; Friday, <u1:time Minute="0" Hour="10">10
a.m. to 5 p.m.</u1:time>; Saturday, <u1:time Minute="0" Hour="9">9 a.m. to 5
p.m.</u1:time>; and Sunday, <u1:time Minute="0" Hour="12">noon</u1:time> to <u1:time Minute="0" Hour="17">5
p.m.</u1:time> </span></font></p>
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color=black face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black;
font-weight:bold'>NONPROFITS</span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><i><font size=3
color=black face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black;
font-weight:bold;font-style:italic'>from the <u1:State><u1:place>Maryland</u1:place></u1:State>
Nonprofits Monthly Newsletter and others</span></font></i></b></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=3 color="#336699" face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#336699;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:
bold'>NONPROFIT ENERGY <u1:City><u1:place>ALLIANCE</span></font></b></u1:place></u1:City></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Nonprofit Montgomery, the Arts &
Humanities Council of Montgomery County <u1:stockticker>and</u1:stockticker> Greater
Washington Interfaith Power & Light today announced the first ever
NONPROFIT ENERGY ALLIANCE. The NONPROFIT ENERGY ALLIANCE is not a formal or
contractual group but was created expressly to assist non-profit
organizations in Montgomery County <u1:stockticker>and</u1:stockticker> its
neighboring jurisdictions organize <u1:stockticker>and</u1:stockticker>
negotiate as a group for cheaper <u1:stockticker>and</u1:stockticker> greener
electricity, reduce annual expenditures for electricity <u1:stockticker>and</u1:stockticker>
<u1:stockticker>free</u1:stockticker> up resources for nonprofits to focus on
their <u1:stockticker>core</u1:stockticker> missions. This is especially
critical <u1:stockticker>now</u1:stockticker> when there <u1:stockticker>are</u1:stockticker>
fewer dollars available to do so. </span></font></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Eleven pilot NONPROFIT ENERGY ALLIANCE
participants arranged their purchase of clean <u1:stockticker>and</u1:stockticker>
renewable energy from Clean Currents, saving participants close to $140,000
compared to standard offer service, <u1:stockticker>and</u1:stockticker>
supporting clean sources of energy that <u1:stockticker>are</u1:stockticker>
essential to protecting our environment <u1:stockticker>and</u1:stockticker>
building a <u1:stockticker>new</u1:stockticker> economy. This purchase is
significant in that it is equivalent offsetting over 1,200 metric <u1:stockticker>tons</u1:stockticker>
of CO2 annually or to taking 250 <u1:stockticker>cars</u1:stockticker> off
the roads. Initial NONPROFIT ENERGY ALLIANCE participants include: Mental
Health Association of Montgomery County; Jewish Council for the Aging of
Greater Washington <u1:stockticker>and</u1:stockticker> the Nonprofit
Village, Housing Unlimited, Manna <u1:stockticker>Food</u1:stockticker>
Center; Unitarian Universalist Church of Silver Spring; Montgomery Hospice;
Guide Program; Paint Branch Unitarian Universalist Church; Montgomery
Preservation; National Capital Trolley Museum, <u1:stockticker>and</u1:stockticker>
Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless.</span></font></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> </span></font></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=3 color="#336699" face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#336699;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:
bold'>13th annual Linowes Leadership Awards</span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Deadline: <u1:date Year="2010" Day="1" Month="6">June
1, 2010</span></font></u1:date></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>The 13th annual Linowes Leadership
Awards, sponsored by The Community Foundation for the National Capital
Region, recognize the vision, creativity and leadership of "unsung”
community leaders of all ages working in the <u1:place><u1:City>Washington</u1:City>,
<u1:State>DC</u1:State></u1:place> metropolitan area. Nominees should
largely be unrecognized for their work and dedication. </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Learn more and submit a nomination by
visiting <a href="http://www.thecommunityfoundation.org/"><u><font
color=blue><span style='color:blue'>www.thecommunityfoundation.org</span></font></u></a>
or by contacting Rachel Dutcher at rdutcher@cfncr.org or (202) 955-5890, ext.
171.</span></font></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=3 color="#336699" face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#336699;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:
bold'> </span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=3 color="#336699" face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#336699;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:
bold'>Nonprofit Roundtable of Greater <u1:State><u1:place>Washington</u1:place></u1:State>
Announces <u1:stockticker>New</u1:stockticker> Class of the Future Executive
Directors Fellowship Program</span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>The Nonprofit Roundtable of Greater
Washington is currently accepting applications for it’s second-ever class for
the Future Executive Directors Fellowship. For complete eligibility
requirements and to download the application, please visit <a
href="http://www.nonprofitroundtable.org/Strategic-Priorities/Future-Executive-Directors-Fellowship/menu-id-42"><u><font
color=blue><span style='color:blue'>http://www.nonprofitroundtable.org/Strategic-Priorities/Future-Executive-Directors-Fellowship/menu-id-42</span></font></u></a>
</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=3 color="#336699" face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#336699;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:
bold'> </span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=3 color="#336699" face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#336699;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:
bold'>Nonprofits Eligible for Payroll Tax Forgiveness for Hiring Unemployed
Workers</span></font><font color="#333333"><span style='color:#333333'><br>
</span></font></b><font color=black><span style='color:black'>Early this
week President Obama signed into law the Hiring Incentives to Restore
Employment Act (<u1:stockticker>HIRE</u1:stockticker> Act) that, among other
things, includes temporary tax incentives to encourage employers to hire new
workers. The new law allows nonprofits and other employers to keep the 6.2
percent payroll taxes on certain new hires. The incentive is only available
for a short time and it applies to only certain newly hired workers. <a
href="http://www.councilofnonprofits.org/node/6162"><u><font color=blue><span
style='color:blue'>http://www.councilofnonprofits.org/node/6162</span></font></u></a>
</span></font></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=3 color="#336699" face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#336699;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:
bold'>Training</span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>To Register – <a
href="http://eseries.mdnonprofit.org/scriptcontent/index_EventList.cfm?link=listall#searchResult"><u><font
color=blue><span style='color:blue'>http://eseries.mdnonprofit.org/scriptcontent/index_EventList.cfm?link=listall#searchResult</span></font></u></a>
</span></font></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Starting a Nonprofit</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Starting a Nonprofit - Planning and Preparation</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><u1:date Year="2010" Day="30" Month="6"><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>6/30/10</u1:date>, <u1:time Minute="0" Hour="12">12:00
pm - 1:30 pm</u1:time>, Online Webinar</span></font></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Forming a Nonprofit - The Paperwork</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><u1:date Year="2010" Day="27" Month="5"><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>5/27/10</u1:date>, <u1:time Minute="30" Hour="9">9:30
am - 11:30 am</u1:time>, <u1:State><u1:place>Maryland</u1:place></u1:State>
Nonprofits' <u1:place>Silver Spring</u1:place> Office</span></font></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> </span></font></p>
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size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
color:black;font-weight:bold'>GILCHRIST</u1:PlaceName> <u1:PlaceType>CENTER</u1:PlaceType></u1:place>
for CULTURAL DIVERSITY</span></font></b></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span
class=maintext><b><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>The <u1:place><u1:PlaceName>Gilchrist</u1:PlaceName>
<u1:PlaceType>Center</u1:PlaceType></u1:place> <u1:stockticker>Main</u1:stockticker>
Office</span></font></b></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><u1:Street><u1:address><span
class=maintext><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>11319 Elkin Street</u1:address></u1:Street> - <u1:place><u1:City>Wheaton</u1:City>,
<u1:State>MD</u1:State> <u1:PostalCode>20902</span></font></span></u1:PostalCode></u1:place></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span
class=maintext><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>(close to Wheaton Metro)</span></font></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>ENGLISH CONVERSATION</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Beginning - Mondays, <u1:time Minute="0" Hour="15">3:00-5:00
pm</u1:time>, Thursdays, <u1:time Minute="0" Hour="13">1:00-3:00 pm</u1:time>,
Saturdays, <u1:time Minute="30" Hour="11">11:30 am-1:00 pm</span></font></u1:time></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Intermediate - Tuesdays, <u1:time Minute="0" Hour="13">1:00-3:00
pm</u1:time>, & <u1:time Minute="0" Hour="19">7:00-9:00 pm</u1:time>,
Wednesdays, <u1:time Minute="0" Hour="13">1:00-3:00 pm</u1:time>, Saturdays, <u1:time Minute="30" Hour="11">11:30
am-1:00 pm</span></font></u1:time></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Advanced - Thursdays, <u1:time Minute="30" Hour="15">3:30-5:30pm</span></font></u1:time></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt'>SATURDAY ENGLISH</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Saturdays, <u1:time Minute="15" Hour="9">9:15-11:00
am</u1:time> (ongoing)</span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>ENGLISH GRAMMAR</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Wednesdays, <u1:time Minute="0" Hour="17">5:00-7:00
pm</u1:time>, starting April 28 (ongoing)</span></font></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>CITIZENSHIP PREPARATION</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Saturdays, April 10 - June 7, <u1:time Minute="30" Hour="11">11:30
am-2:30 pm</span></font></u1:time></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>“GO” CLUB</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Tuesdays, <u1:time Minute="0" Hour="18">6:00-8:30 pm</u1:time>
(ongoing)</span></font></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>PRO BONO LEGAL CLINIC</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month, <u1:time Minute="30" Hour="17">5:30-8:30
pm</span></font></u1:time></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>¡HABLEMOS!</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Saturdays, <u1:time Minute="30" Hour="13">1:30-3:00
pm</u1:time> (ongoing)</span></font></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>ALFABETIZACIÓN EN ESPAÑOL</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Los martes y jueves, de 7 a 9 de la noche</span></font></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>PRO BONO FINANCIAL CLINIC</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Wednesdays, May 19, <u1:time Minute="0" Hour="18">6:00-9:00
pm</span></font></u1:time></p>
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size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
color:black;font-weight:bold'>NEW</u1:stockticker> BOARDS, COMMITTEES <u1:stockticker>AND</u1:stockticker>
COMMISSIONS OPPORTUNITIES</span></font></b></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black;font-weight:bold'>Deadline
Board, Committee, or Commission</span></font></b><font size=2 color=black
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><br>
<u1:date Year="2010" Day="4" Month="6">6/04/2010 </u1:date>
Committee on Hate/Violence </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><u1:date Year="2010" Day="4" Month="6"><font size=2
color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black'>6/04/2010 </u1:date> Commission on People with
Disabilities </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><u1:date Year="2010" Day="4" Month="6"><font size=2
color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black'>6/04/2010 </u1:date> Department of Permitting
Services Advisory Committee </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><u1:date Year="2010" Day="4" Month="6"><font size=2
color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black'>6/04/2010 </u1:date> Recreation Advisory Boards</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><u1:date Year="2010" Day="28" Month="5"><font size=2
color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black'>5/28/2010 </u1:date> Dickerson Area Facilities
Implementation Group </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><u1:date Year="2010" Day="28" Month="5"><font size=2
color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black'>5/28/2010 </u1:date> Committee for Ethnic Affairs </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><u1:date Year="2010" Day="28" Month="5"><font size=2
color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black'>5/28/2010 </u1:date> Fire and Emergency Services
Commission </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><u1:date Year="2010" Day="28" Month="5"><font size=2
color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black'>5/28/2010 </u1:date> Commission on Juvenile Justice </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><u1:date Year="2010" Day="28" Month="5"><font size=2
color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black'>5/28/2010 </u1:date> Board of License Commissioners </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><u1:date Year="2010" Day="28" Month="5"><font size=2
color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black'>5/28/2010 </u1:date> <u1:place><u1:PlaceType>Mid-County</u1:PlaceType>
<u1:PlaceName>Citizens</u1:PlaceName></u1:place> Advisory Board </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><u1:date Year="2010" Day="28" Month="5"><font size=2
color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black'>5/28/2010 </u1:date> Revenue Authority </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><u1:date Year="2010" Day="26" Month="5"><font size=2
color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black'>5/26/2010 </u1:date> Commission on Children and Youth
</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><u1:date Year="2010" Day="26" Month="5"><font size=2
color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black'>5/26/2010 </u1:date> Commission on Children and Youth
(Youth Applicants)</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><u1:date Year="2010" Day="26" Month="5"><font size=2
color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black'>5/26/2010 </u1:date> Commission on Landlord-Tenant
Affairs </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><u1:date Year="2010" Day="26" Month="5"><font size=2
color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black'>5/26/2010 </u1:date> Board of Social Services </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><u1:date Year="2010" Day="26" Month="5"><font size=2
color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black'>5/26/2010 </u1:date> <u1:City><u1:place>Wheaton</u1:place></u1:City>
Redevelopment Advisory Committee </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><u1:date Year="2010" Day="26" Month="5"><font size=2
color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:black'>5/26/2010 </u1:date> <u1:City><u1:place>Wheaton</u1:place></u1:City>
<u1:place>Urban District</u1:place> Advisory Committee </span></font></p>
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style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>To view, read
descriptions of, and apply to the most recent vacancy announcements for
boards, committees, and commissions visit: <a
href="http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/apps/exec/vacancies/pr_list.asp"
title="http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/apps/exec/vacancies/pr_list.asp"><u><font
color=black><span style='color:windowtext'>http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/apps/exec/vacancies/pr_list.asp</span></font></u></a></span></font></p>
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color=black face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black;
font-weight:bold'><a href="http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/Volunteer">MONTGOMERY
COUNTY VOLUNTEER CENTER</a></span></font></b></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#336699;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:
bold'> </span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span class=MsoHyperlink><b><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'><a
href="http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/Volunteer"><u><font color=blue><span
style='color:blue'>http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/Volunteer</span></font></u></a></span></font></b></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black;font-weight:bold'>View Volunteer Listings</span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span class=MsoHyperlink><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><a
href="http://www.1-800-volunteer.org/1800Vol/montgomery-county/vcindex.do;JSESSIONID=40ec3642ce53cc7293ea9c74dff8c2ee2d02492909c"><u><font
color=blue><span style='color:blue'>http://www.1-800-volunteer.org/1800Vol/montgomery-county/vcindex.do;JSESSIONID=40ec3642ce53cc7293ea9c74dff8c2ee2d02492909c</span></font></u></a></span></font></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black;font-weight:bold'>Register Your Nonprofit
and List a Volunteer <u1:place>Opportunity</span></font></b></u1:place></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span class=MsoHyperlink><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><a
href="http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/mcgtmpl.asp?url=/content/volunteer/howtoregister.asp"><u><font
color=blue><span style='color:blue'>http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/mcgtmpl.asp?url=/content/volunteer/howtoregister.asp</span></font></u></a></span></font></span></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=3 color="#336699" face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#336699;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:
bold'>Congresswoman Donna f. Edwards (D-MD) Advisory Committees</span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Congresswoman Donna f. Edwards (D-MD) is
accepting applications to fill positions on the Education Advisory Committee
and Senior Citizen Advisory Committee. Members will serve a one year term.
These are volunteer appointments. The committee shall be convened at least
two times during the year. The application form is attached.</span></font></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black;font-weight:bold'>Education Advisory
Committee</span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> Purpose: To enhance and enrich the
education of students on all levels, and especially those who live in the 4th
Congressional District of Maryland.</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Responsibilities: Members of this
volunteer Committee advise the Congressional Representative of concerns,
problems, and needs relating to education; recommend actions to address
and/or solve concerns; provide assistance in evaluating Federal programs as
they pertain to education; may review proposed legislation to determine its
impact on education, and recommend revisions to proposed legislation. </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black;font-weight:bold'>Senior Citizen Advisory
Committee</span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Purpose: To enhance and enrich the
quality of life for seniors, and especially those who live in the 4th
Congressional District of Maryland.</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Responsibilities: Members of this
voluntary Committee advise the Congressional Representative of concerns,
problems, and needs relating to senior citizens; recommend actions to address
and/or solve concerns; advise and suggest programs and activities of value to
senior citizens; provide assistance in evaluating Federal programs as they
pertain to seniors; may review proposed legislation to determine its impact
on the senior citizen population, and recommend revisions to proposed
legislation as may be related to the health, welfare, security and safety of
senior citizens; offer input to the long-range planning, promote economic,
cultural and social development for senior citizen community; and act as a
liaison for the senior citizen community. </span></font></p>
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