Montgomery County Neighborhood News

Leadership Montgomery Recruitment for Core, Senior and Youth Programs Applications are available on the website: www.leadershipmontgomerymd.org/

Free Financial Seminars at the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Regional Services Center April 21 Two financial seminars will be held at 4805 Edgemoor Lane 2nd flr, Bethesda. Thursday, April 21, 2011 9:00am “Macro Planning” 11:30am - “Retirement Planning” To register please send email to: richard.bingham@montgomerycountymd.gov or call 240-777-8207 for further information.

RecycleMyComputer program needs donated working computer monitors Monitors can be dropped off on April 22 between 9 AM and 12PM at the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Regional Services Center 2nd floor, 4805 Edgemoor Lane in Bethesda. RecycleMyComputer is a 501c3. We will be happy to provide you with a receipt that you can use when filing your taxes.

The Career Gateway! Job Search training classes for Montgomery County residents age 50+ Turbo-charge your resume, hone your interviewing skills, network effectively, discover the hidden job market, and develop a personal job-search plan. The program features small classes, a long-term mentor, 30 hours of intensive training over two weeks (9am-4pm Mon., Wed., Fri), and valuable take-home materials. The final session for Spring 2011 begins on May 9. $75. Call 301-255-4200/4215 or email JCAUniversity@AccessJCA.org. Classes meet at the Jewish Council for the Aging, 12320 Parklawn Drive, Rockville.

Eligible Homeowners Should Apply for Property Tax Credit by May 1 Montgomery County homeowners who have a limited income or are at least 70 years of age may be eligible for property tax credits that will limit the amount of taxes they must pay. See press release montgomerycountymd.gov/apps/News/press/PR_details.asp?PrID=7477. To apply for these tax credits, homeowners must fill out one application form each year. Application forms are available by calling the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) at 1-800-944-7403, or by downloading the form and instructions from the SDAT website at www.dat.state.md.us/sdatweb/htc.html.

Bethesda-Chevy Chase (B-CC) Regional Services Center (RSC) sponsors Blood Drive Tuesday, May 24, 2011 The American Red Cross will be holding a blood drive on Tuesday, May 24, 2011 from 09:00 AM-03:00 PM at Bethesda Chevy Chase Regional Services Center, 4805 Edgemore Lane 2nd floor. For your convenience we are offering the ability to schedule your appointment online by clicking www.membersforlife.org/rccm/mobilesch/login.php?sponsorcode=16985 or please call: 1-800-RED CROSS sponsor code 16985. For further information contact Richard on 240-777-8207.