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Naval Support Activity Bethesda giving back
Naval Support Activity Bethesda’s Religious Ministry Department has coordinated two ways for people to give back this holiday season: a Wishing Tree and a winter coat drive. The Wishing Tree is a way for people to provide presents for children of enlisted service members and junior officers. The winter coat drive, which goes until Jan. 31, allows people to donate new or gently used coats, gloves, hats, scarves, socks, etc. [Defense Video Imagery Distribution System]
The need for public spaces
Why do we need public spaces? So students have a safe place to protest, at least that’s according to Dan Reed, writing for Greater Greater Washington. “When people have a message or a cause, whether it's a religious meeting, a sports club, a writing workshop, or a huge protest, they need a place to gather. In Montgomery County, student protesters gravitated to whatever large, visible spaces they could find.” [Greater Greater Washington]
Montgomery Preservation Inc. seeks nominations
The deadline to nominate an individual or group for a Montgomery County Historic Preservation Award is Dec. 30. The MCHPA honors significant contributions to the preservation of the county’s historic resources and landscapes. Nominations may be submitted via email or by mail. Visit the website for a nomination form. [Montgomery Preservation]
Fight over Potomac River water rights looming
West Virginia officials have threatened legal action against Maryland over the Potomac River. West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has written Maryland officials outlining concerns about the state’s longstanding command over water withdrawals from the Potomac. Development in Berkeley County, West Virginia, will increase water demand from 4 million gallons per day to 6 million within two years, Morrisey says. [Circle of Blue]
Colder period, rain probable for Thanksgiving
Our first colder-than-normal period of the season lingers a bit longer today and tomorrow. Gradual warming continues through Thanksgiving, which could have clouds and showers. Showers and slightly warmer weather hold into Black Friday and maybe Saturday before we manage some sunshine again, especially by Sunday. [Washington Post]
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