5 things to know today, June 6, in Montgomery County

Today is Monday, June 6, and here are five things to know that are happening in Montgomery County today.

1. (ICYM) June is National Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month

June is National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month, a time intended to raise awareness of issues related to PTSD, reduce the stigma associated with it, and help ensure that people with PTSD receive appropriate treatment. . Resources: https://t.co/2vbSOLBHer. pic.twitter.com/7Cg8geW4Yo

— Montgomery Council (@MoCoCouncilMD) June 2, 2022

Resources here.

2. MCPS Diploma: Graduation ceremonies begin June 1 and end June 14.

Today:

• Colonel Zadok Magruder High School, 9:00 a.m., with basketball player Joe Hugley
• Seneca Valley High School, 9 a.m., with English teacher Julianna Taylor
• Walt Whitman High School, 9 a.m., featuring reporters at The Washington Post Ashley Parker and Yasmeen Abutaleb
• Clarksburg High School, Mt. St. Mary’s, 10 a.m., featuring former U.S. Secretary of Education under President Barack Obama John B. King, Jr.

Jamie Raskin and Dominique Dawes among MCPS 2022 graduation speakers

3. Senior Planet Montgomery: Free online courses focused on how to thrive at home.

Senior Planet Montgomery, a technology training program designed for county learners over 50, offers free online courses focused on how to thrive at home. Classes for seniors from June 6-10 will include “Online shopping” and “How to spot fake news.” ℹ️➡️ https://t.co/5aX8lSk4Qg pic.twitter.com/QvDA7XO9u4

— Montgomery County MD (@MontgomeryCoMD) June 3, 2022

More information here.

4. Rental assistance: Rent relief as part of the fourth phase of the county’s rent relief program.

Eligible Montgomery County tenants can apply for #COVID-19[FEMININE[FEMININE rent relief as part of the fourth phase of the county’s rent relief program.

Administered by @MoCoDHHSthe program will accept applications until June 30. 💻➡️ https://t.co/T6KIQzeoRM pic.twitter.com/b4wA9wt4Zo

— Montgomery County MD (@MontgomeryCoMD) June 3, 2022

More information here.

5. Montgomery Parks: Today, crews are trimming trees on the Capital Crescent Trail, south of River Road.

Crews are trimming trees on the Capital Crescent Trail south of River Road on Monday, June 6.

Look for flaggers to guide you through the work area. The power line clearance project will not interrupt vehicular traffic.

Learn more: https://t.co/H5sTCuIeGg. pic.twitter.com/VAL4MojJWH

— Montgomery Parks (@MontgomeryParks) June 1, 2022

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