Catholic Charities Dinners for the Community – Tuesdays 5:30PM-6:30PM in Temple Hills

St. Maria’s Meals –

Dinners for the Community

 Every Tuesday, from 5:30 – 6:30 PM, Catholic Charities will serve a hot dinner to members of the community in the parking lot of the future “Catholic Charities – Susan D. Mona Family Service Center” (formerly the Trade Winds).

Although all are welcome, we want to make sure to let those in need know about this great Tuesday meal.  Please come join us on Tuesdays and help us spread the word.

 Catholic Charities – Susan D. Mona Center

5859 Allentown Way – Temple Hills, MD

Every Tuesday Evening

5:30 – 6:30 PM

 

View the flyer here

The Women’s Wellness Center Expo – Aug. 15 10AM-3PM

From the Women’s Wellness Center (WWC): Come join us and help promote health and prevent disease.  WWC Health Expo includes community resources, free screening, free health information, meeting new physicians in the area, Obamacare enrollment, and much, much more.

What: The Women’s Wellness Center Health Expo

When: Saturday, August 15, 10AM-3PM

Where: The Women’s Wellness Center, 9023 Woodyard Road Clinton, MD 20735

For more about the WWC, go to: www.wwcclinton.org/

Hillary Clinton to Offer Plan on Paying College Tuition Without Needing Loans

With Americans shouldering $1.2 trillion in student loan debt, and about eight million of them in default, Hillary Rodham Clinton on Monday will propose major new spending by the federal government that would help undergraduates pay tuition at public colleges without needing loans.

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The Clinton proposals might fare better than those offered by her two main opponents for the Democratic nomination, Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont and former Gov. Martin O’Malley of Maryland, because unlike them, she is not relying mostly on the government to deal with student debt. Colleges would have to hold down costs and show improvements on graduation rates, for instance. Mr. Sanders has proposed spending about $47 billion a year to end public college tuition, with another $23 billion a year coming from states; Mr. O’Malley has proposed his own debt-free plan, though a campaign spokeswoman said there was no cost estimate yet.

Full story: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/10/us/politics/hillary-clinton-to-offer-plan-on-paying-college-tuition-without-needing-loans.html

Hillary Clinton for America: www.hillaryclinton.com

Laurel Hospital Public Forum – Aug. 10

From the Office of Mayor Moe:

WHAT: Laurel Regional Hospital

WHO: Laurel Mayor Craig A. Moe is dedicating his MY TIME WITH THE MAYOR event on Monday, August 10, 2015 to a public discussion on this important community issue.

WHY: The Dimensions Healthcare System Board of Directors has voted to accept the recommendation of its hired consultant that the Laurel Regional Hospital, a full-service hospital, be closed and replaced with an ambulatory care center by 2018.
The Mayor, Laurel City Council members, State, and County elected officials want to hear what residents and business owners have to say about the plan.

WHEN: Monday, August 10, 2015 from 4:30p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

WHERE: Laurel Municipal Center, 8103 Sandy Spring Road, Laurel, MD 20707
 Speakers will be limited to 3 minutes.
 Those who do not wish to speak during this event which will be televised LIVE on Laurel TV can submit questions by email in advance to laurelmayor@laurel.md.us.

Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week – Aug. 9 – Aug. 15

The second Sunday of August to the following Saturday is designated as Shop Maryland tax-free Week each year. That means qualifying apparel and footwear $100 or less, per item, are exempt from the state sales tax. Accessory items are not included. The Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week for 2015 is Sunday, August 9 – Saturday, August 15.

For Full details, go to: http://comptroller.marylandtaxes.com/Public_Services/Agency_Information/Office_of_the_Comptroller/Comptroller_Initiatives/Shop_Maryland_Tax-free_Week/

Free Lunches for Youth at PGCMLS Library Near You Until Aug. 21

From PGCMLS: The Prince George’s County Memorial Library System (PGCMLS) has partnered with the Family League of Baltimore to offer free lunches to youth, ages 18 and under, this summer. “The Library is just doing its part to keep our children healthy, safe and educationally engaged, ready to return to school,” said Chief Operating Officer Michelle Hamiel. The Library proudly distributed nearly 5,000 lunches to children last year. Help us get the word out to reach even more kids and teens this year. Lunches will be served Monday-Friday, June 29-August 21 (except July 3), as scheduled below.

PGCMLS Lunch Schedules

Beltsville Branch (301-937-0294)
4319 Sellman Rd., Beltsville, MD 20705
Lunch: 2 pm

Oxon Hill Branch (301-839-2400)
6200 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745
Lunch: Noon

Fairmount Heights Branch (301) 883-2650
5904 Kolb St., Fairmount Heights, MD 20743
(Note: Friday hours added from July 10 through August 21, 10 am-6 pm)
Lunch: Noon

Spauldings Branch (301-817-3750)
5811 Old Silver Hill Rd., District Heights, MD 20747
Lunch: 1 pm

Hyattsville Branch (301-985-4690)
6530 Adelphi Rd., Hyattsville, MD 20782
Lunch: Noon

Surratts-Clinton Branch (301-868-9200)
9400 Piscataway Rd., Clinton, MD 20735
Lunch: 1 pm

For more details, go here: http://www.pgcmls.info/images/pdfs/pgcmls/PGCMLS%20Media%20Release_FreeLunch2015_6.9.15.pdf

RSVP for Prince George’s County Family and Friends Day – Aug. 30th 3-6PM

RSVP for Our Biggest Community Event of the Year! Prince George’s County Family & Friends Day is Aug. 30th. Featuring FAME (Foundation for the Advancement of Music & Education, Inc.) performers Renee Barnes, Richard Payne, Chelsey Green, Verny Varela, and Virtuoso Horns.

RSVP Here.

If you are a business or nonprofit and would like a free display table at the event, please contact Brendon at bllaster@co.pg.md.us.  1000-1500 residents are expected to attend.

2015 Prince George’s County 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb & Walk

From PGFD:

The 2015 Prince George’s County Memorial Stair Climb and Walk is a way to honor and remember the FDNY firefighters who selflessly gave their lives so that others might live on 9-11-2001. Each participant pays tribute to an FDNY firefighter by climbing or walking the equivalent of the 110 stories of the World Trade Center. Your individual tribute not only remembers the sacrifice of an FDNY brother, but symbolically completes their heroic journey to save others. Through firefighter and community participation we can ensure that each of the 343 firefighters is honored and that the world knows that we will never forget.

For more details, go here: http://events.firehero.org/site/TR?fr_id=1240&pg=entry

2015 Prince George’s County 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb & Walk

From PGFD:

The 2015 Prince George’s County Memorial Stair Climb and Walk is a way to honor and remember the FDNY firefighters who selflessly gave their lives so that others might live on 9-11-2001. Each participant pays tribute to an FDNY firefighter by climbing or walking the equivalent of the 110 stories of the World Trade Center. Your individual tribute not only remembers the sacrifice of an FDNY brother, but symbolically completes their heroic journey to save others. Through firefighter and community participation we can ensure that each of the 343 firefighters is honored and that the world knows that we will never forget.

For more details, go here: http://events.firehero.org/site/TR?fr_id=1240&pg=entry

Joint Base Andrews Air Show – Sept. 19 9AM

Join the excitement at America’s Airfield!  Featuring the U.S.A.F. Thunderbirds.

From JBA:

“Joint Base Andrews is scheduled to hold a free air show, featuring the Air Force’s premier aerial demonstration team, the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, Sept 19, 2015.

The 2015 Joint Base Andrews Air Show will commemorate the Air Force’s 68th birthday, the 100th anniversary of the Naval Reserves, along with other major military milestones to be announced at a later date.”

For more details: http://www.andrews.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123435409