Community Corner
5 Things to Know Today: September 29
Information that you can use to have a great day
1. The clouds cannot stay away again with more thunderstorms in the forecast. There is 40% chance of rain today with a high of only 71F.
2. If you have children in the public school system, there is no school today in observance of the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah.
3. Local unreserved, free services for Rosh Hashanah are being held today and tomorrow at Chabad of Upper Montgomery County. The synagogue is located at 11520 Darnestown Road, Gaithersburg, MD. Visit their website for times.
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4. At 3pm this afternoon, Black Hills Park rangers will lead a story time on the Kingfisher pontoon boat about Black Hill's Bald Eagles. Go for a ride around Little Seneca Lake and hear the stories about our national bird while looking for the park's resident eagle. This is great fun for kids over 3 and adults. It's best to register at www.parkPASS.org, but they will welcome you on the boat if you just show up with your $5. The ride is about an hour and leaves from the boat dock near Black Hill Visitor Center, 20906 Lake Ridge Dr., Boyds, MD. Call 301-528-3492.
5. In case you missed it, Pepco, the company that has been chopping down trees all over the place lately, is now going to give away trees to the public. At least they are putting forth some effort to make up for some of the past difficulties with customers.