Silver Spring Regional Center

. Number One place to raise a family in the USA according to Fortune Magazine. (Hey, we knew that :-) ) THANKS to so many people: Jacob Newman Councilmember Kate Stewart County Executive Marc Elrich
- and all the amazing folks, businesses, faith communities, non-profits, and institutions that call this place home.

Exclusive: Fortune unveils 2024 list of best places to live for families After extensive research, Fortune magazine identified the top 50 family-friendly cities and towns nationwide. Fortune’s editor-in-chief, Alyson Shontell, stops by TODAY to exclusively unveil the top ten.

Dear friends of the Silver Spring Urban District and Regional Center. This is a friendly reminder that the Montgomery County Holiday Parade is this Saturday, November 17, 2012. The parade kicks off at 10 a.m..... The parade routewill start in down town at the Civic Building, will go up Ellsworth towards Discovery Headquarters, and go southbound on Georgia Avenue towards Firestation 1 Restaurant. Hope to see you there. ~ Victor

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In the spirit of the proposed Sister Cities Project that will be made by members of Montgomery County Govt., including the SSRC, to Ethiopia...check out this beautiful video of "giving" and "working" with other communities - just an example of the change that can be achieved:

http://vimeo.com/46300983

Rachel Beckwith's Mom Visits Ethiopia. On July 23, 2011, nine-year-old Rachel Beckwith was killed in a tragic car accident on highway I-90 near Seattle, Washington. After her death, thousands of people all around the world started donating to her mycharity: water fundraising page, and over…

Pedestrian Collisions Declining!!!
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Map of Taste of Fenton, happening Sunday, May 6th!!

MAY 4 - FRIDAY
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PISTOLERA
8-11pm
"Critically acclaimed New York band Pistolera captivates audiences with its rich sonic palette of rock, Latin, dance and balladic styles, featuring accordion-driven songs with socially conscious themes such as immigrants’ rights, feminism, war, and racism."
Montgomery College's Cultural Arts Center


**Box office opens at 7pm – for 50% OFF ticket prices, mention keyword: SSRC

Pistolera It was a great honor to join the ranks of a long list of talented musicians who have been invited to perform an NPR Tiny Desk Concert at the Washington D.C. headquarters. We are so humbled by the wonderful accompanying text.

The Cultural & Ethnic Affairs Committee with the Office of Community Partnerships in collaboration with the Kaur Foundation invite you to a Celebration of Baisakhi Honoring Sikh Heritage at the Executive Office Building on Saturday April 21st from 3-5pm . There will be cultural performances, family activities and light refreshments.
Baisakhi is the one of the most important and transforming events in Sikh history and this year marks its 313th commemoration. Besides its enormous religious significance as a landmark event in Sikh history, Baisakhi marks the beginning of harvest time in Punjab , northern India . Sikhism is the fifth largest faith in the world. Baisakhi is one of the most joyous and colorful festivals of India and is gradually becoming a major global cultural celebration.
This event, hosted by the Office of the County Executive’s Cultural and Ethnic Affairs Committee, is planned as an opportunity to learn about surrounding communities, nurture ties, enjoy traditional folk performances, and view an exciting video The Cultural Safari.

Happy Valentines Day everyone!

Leg Wi Tok is being shown this coming Sunday at the Civic Building!!!

Come experience the Oscars in downtown Silver Spring like never before! It will be like having a taste of Hollywood at our fingertips. ABC7's Pamela Brown & former Redskins linebacker Ravin Caldwell will be co-hosting. Hors d'ouevres, drinks, entertainment and fun! Tickets are available online, just $25, get yours today! For more information, contact Lisa Martin at 240-595-8818 or [email protected]

CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS:
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