May 2024

In this issue:

  • Get Ready to Vote MC! Important Voting Information for Maryland's 2024 Primary Election
  • Lifelong Learning Institute Open House
  • Future Students Virtual Information Session
  • En Español: Scholarships for College

 Get Ready to Vote MC! Important Voting Information for Maryland's 2024 Primary Election
Primary Election Day is May 14!
Who will you vote for? Go to https://www.vote411.org/ to enter your address and see what candidates will appear on your ballot along with their positions on the issues. 
Voting Options:
Early Voting: May 2 through May 9, 2024, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. To identify the nearest early voting center, driving directions and wait times, text EV plus a zip code to 77788 (example: EV 20879). See list of Early Voting Centers in Maryland: https://elections.maryland.gov/elections/2024/2024%20Early%20Voting%20Centers%20v1.pdf
Mail-In Ballots: May 7 is the deadline to receive your ballot via mail. May 14 is the deadline to request a ballot to be picked up at local election Board of Election office. To request a mail-in ballot, text VBM to 77788. Voters who have already requested a mail-in ballot and decide to vote in person will be required to vote a provisional ballot at the polls. Mail-in ballots must be returned by May 14 at 8 p.m. To identify the nearest drop box or post office locator, text BOX plus a zip code to 77788 (example: BOX 20879). Drop boxes available until Tuesday, May 14 at 8 p.m.
REMEMBER YOU CAN DROP OFF YOUR BALLOTS ON CAMPUS!
In-Person Voting: Polls open on May 14 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. To identify your Election Day polling place, text CHECK to 77788. Voters who have already requested a mail-in ballot and decide to vote in person will be required to vote a provisional ballot at the polls. Find you poll location https://voterservices.elections.maryland.gov/PollingPlaceSearch

Not registered to vote? Maryland allows same day voter registration with an official ID. See details below.
https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/Elections/FrequentlyAskedQuestions/voter-registration-faqs.html
Become an election worker: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/Elections/ElectionJudge/Overview.html

 Lifelong Learning Institute Open House
Join us for free mini-classes including art, brain fitness, computers, personal finance, wellness, and more! You will also get to see cooking demonstrations, meeting students and faculty, MC resources, and fun activities. 
Date and time: May 3, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: Mannakee Building, 1st Floor, 900 Hungerford Drive, Rockville MD 20850
RSVP is recommended; please contact mclli@montgomerycollege.edu or 240-567-7809.
*Bring a friend who is NEW to Lifelong Learning Institute to receive a gift!

 Future Students Virtual Information Session
Are you looking to get started at Montgomery College? Join us for an upcoming information session to learn more about your journey at the College. Bring your application and registration questions! We will also cover ways to pay for your education or training, and more.
Date and time: May 23, 6 p.m. 
Location: Virtual
Register here

Video En Español: Scholarships for College
Patricia Lopez, Scholarships and Grants Program Director, says a scholarship made it possible for her to earn an associate degree at the College. She encourages everyone to apply, start the process early, and seek help. Watch the discussion in Spanish below.
Community Engagement Centers
For individual advising, workshops and classes come see us or call us at these centers 
Ethiopian Community Center
8701 Georgia Avenue, Suite 601
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Telephone: 240-338-0055
Gaithersburg Community Engagement Center
Gaithersburg Library, 2nd Floor
18330 Montgomery Village Ave.
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
Telephone: 240-567-9072
E-mail: Raul Marin
East County Education Center
2221 Broadbirch Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20904
Telephone: 240-338-0055
Call today for an individual appointment!

Support Our Students
This semester the Montgomery College Foundation has received over 2,900 scholarship applications and over 400 emergency assistance requests. Please consider supporting students striving for higher education in our community by giving to the Montgomery College Foundation. 
Every gift matters. Thank you!
You can find more information on our How To Give page.  We are ever grateful for your support. 

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