Wednesday, Dec. 3, 7 p.m.
The Montgomery County Charter Review Commission will hold a public forum to gain input about potential changes to the County Charter. The Charter is the constitutional framework for County Government. The meeting will be held in the 3rd floor conference room of the Council Office Building, 100 Maryland Ave., Rockville. To speak call 240-777-7929 or e-mail CharterReviewCommission@montgomerycountymd.gov.
Monday, Dec. 8
Deadline for submissions to Potomac Almanac Children’s issue. Send artwork and creative writing to Potomac Almanac, 10220 River Road, Suite 303, Potomac. Call 301-983-2600.
Monday, Dec. 8, 9 p.m.
Deadline for voters to change party affiliation before the 2004 primary election. Send a written request to the Board of Elections, PO Box 4333, Rockville, MD 20949-4333 or fax to 240-777-8600. Requests should include the voter’s full name, address, date of birth, new party affiliation and signature. Call 240-777-8500.
Tuesday, Dec. 9, 7:30 p.m.
U.S. Rep Chris Van Hollen (D-8) will be holding a town hall meeting. He expects to report to residents about the war with Iraq, education, health care, the economy, homeland security, and transportation.
Rachel Carson Elementary School, 100 Tschiffely Square Road, Gaithersburg. Call 301-424-3501.
Tuesday, Dec. 9, 7:30 p.m.
The Montgomery County Democratic Central Committee will hold a presentation on how to become a delegate to the 2004 Democratic National Convention. 3720 Farragut Ave., Kensington, 3rd floor. Call 301-946-1000.