En Sintonía con el Concejo

Interview with District 6 Councilmember Natali Fani-González.

The radio show will start with information about the Public Safety Town Hall organized by Councilmember Fani-González. The event is aimed at providing community members with an opportunity to express their concerns and suggestions for enhancing safety and the quality of life in their neighborhoods. Members of the Maryland House of Delegates representing Districts 18 and 19 will also participate in the meeting. The Public Safety Town Hall will occur on Wednesday, Sept. 25 at 6 p.m. at the Wheaton Library.

Interview with Briggitte McLean, client assistance specialist at Aging and Disability Resource Unit with Montgomery County’s Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).

The radio show will feature information about the Montgomery County Aging and Disability Resource Unit. This department offers personalized, hands-on assistance, referrals to services, and tailored information for seniors, individuals with disabilities, and caregivers.

Interview with Edith Lozada, Spanish communications specialist at Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS).

The radio show will highlight MCPS' annual Back-To-School Fair, which will be held on Saturday, Aug. 24 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Westfield Wheaton Shopping Center. The event is a great opportunity for families to learn about the school system and County programs and services. Attendees can enjoy family activities, music, entertainment and giveaways.

Interview with Mariela Leon, Hispanic community liaison with the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD); Carlos Cortes-Vazquez, Montgomery County police officer.

The radio program will start with information about the upcoming Hispanic Community Academy session 18, hosted by MCPD. The academy's goal is to educate community members about the role of law enforcement. The program is free for County residents and covers cultural differences and historical perceptions of law enforcement in other countries. This initiative is part of MCPD's efforts to educate the Hispanic community about local laws and police operations in Montgomery County. The program will start on Sept. 4 and interested individuals must register.

Interview with Edith Lozada, Spanish Communications Specialist at MCPS. 

The household application for Free and Reduced-price Meals (FARMS) for the 2024-2025 school year is now open for MCPS families, as the start of the school year approaches. Online applications are available for FARMS. It is im-portant to note that meal benefit eligibility from last school year will remain current only through the first 30 scheduled school days or until a 2024-2025 application is processed.

Interview with Eira Mercado, program manager at Gaithersburg High School Wellness Center with Identity, Inc.

This week's edition of En Sintonía will begin with a discussion about the Wellness Centers and Youth Opportunity Centers. Identity, Inc. operates four high school Wellness Centers in the county, located at Wheaton High School, Watkins Mill High School, Gaithersburg High School, and Seneca Valley High School. These centers offer a wide range of programs and services focused on supporting students' physical, social, emotional, and mental well-being throughout their high school years. Additionally, Identity operates two Youth Opportunity Centers in Gaithersburg and Takoma Park, which provide support to young people facing challenging situations.

Interview with Febe Huezo, outreach services specialist at the Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL).

This week's edition of En Sintonía will highlight MCPL's 2024 Summer Reading Challenge. This program provides kids and teens with the opportunity to enjoy great books and engaging activities throughout the summer. Ms. Huezo will share all the details of this exciting program, as well as information about the other summer programs available for teens and adults at MCPL. Additionally, MCPL has teamed up with the Washington Nationals to encourage reading. Participants in the MCPL Summer Reading Challenge who achieve Badge 2 will receive a voucher for two free tickets to attend a regular season game.

Interview with Edith Lozada, Spanish Communications Specialist at Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS).

This week's edition of En Sintonía will feature a discussion about the MCPS Summer Meals Program. This program provides free, nutritious meals to children and students who are 18 years of age or younger. Its goal is to address the nutrition gap during the summer break by offering breakfast and lunch from Monday through Friday.

Interview with Monika Hammer, public information officer at Montgomery County Recreation.

This week's edition of En Sintonía will feature Montgomery County's Fourth of July celebrations. There will be displays at Germantown Glory at South Germantown Recreational Park, located at 18041 Central Park Circle in Germantown on Thursday, July 4, and at Mid-County Sparkles at Albert Einstein High School, located at 11135 Newport Mill Rd. in Kensington on Saturday, July 6.

Interview with María de Mar Borrero de Fernández, program manager I for the Street Outreach Network Division of Positive Youth Development at the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).

This week's edition of En Sintonía will feature the outstanding work of the Street Outreach Network. This organization is dedicated to supporting youth, preventing crimes and providing guidance to families in need. The annual Summer of Peace events will be held on June 11, July 11, July 19, July 16, and Aug. 2 in various locations around the County including Germantown, Wheaton, White Oak, and more. These events will offer music, entertainment, food, and information about County resources.