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Gaithersburg
Saturday, January 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Gaithersburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 3rd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local hospitals in Montgomery County welcomed the first babies of 2026 when Holy Cross Health delivered a baby at 12:01 a.m. on Jan. 1 + Shady Grove Medical Center in Rockville had a baby at 4:15 a.m. + White Oak Medical Center in Lanham celebrated a newborn at 5:53 a.m. The MoCo Show
- ➤ Residents recall Lakeforest Mall as a hub for family outings and first jobs for nearly 45 years, and they fondly remember its stores, indoor ice rink, and food spots after its closure on Mar. 31, 2023. The MoCo Show
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Gaithersburg High School’s SGA made a funny video set to T-Pain’s song (filmed in 1.5 days) to help students get to school on time and start the new year right. The clip has nearly 1 million views since posting. The MoCo Show
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery County officials said their childcare programs continue to receive federal funds — new applications for the Working Parents Assistance Program remain frozen while no changes in overall funding have been reported despite cuts affecting centers in Minnesota. Montgomery Community Media
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Game Days at D&B
11:00 a.m. — Dave & Buster's Gaithersburg — Special deals available — Score big with game day deals including 10 wings for $10.
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WELCOME WEEK Marshmallow Fellows Workshop
5:30-6:30 p.m. — Kidcreate Studio - Rockville — 50% off — Kids create delightful marshmallow animals in a fun art workshop.
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Climbing and Dining Meetup
5-7 p.m. — Sportrock Climbing Centers — Cost varies — Social climbing event followed by nearby food for all skill levels.
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Game Days at D&B
11 a.m. — Dave & Buster's Gaithersburg — $10 for 10 wings — Score big with game day deals and plenty of fun games.
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Game Days at Dave & Buster's
11:00 a.m. — Dave & Buster's Gaithersburg — Game day deals available — Score big with 10 wings for $10.
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Game Days at D&B
11:00 a.m. — Dave and Buster's - Gaithersburg — $10 for 10 wings — Score big with game day deals at Dave & Buster's.
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Pre-K Gymnastics Class
10:15 a.m. — Casey Community Center — Class fee varies — A fun class for little ones to learn gymnastics and build self-esteem through active play.
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Game Days at D&B
11:00 a.m. — Dave & Buster's Gaithersburg — Game day deals await — Score big with tasty wings for just $10.
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Game Days at Dave & Buster's
11:00am — Dave & Buster's Gaithersburg — $10 for 10 wings — Score big with game day deals and enjoy a fun atmosphere.
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Game Days at D&B
11:00 a.m. — Dave & Buster's Gaithersburg — Game day deals — Score big with game day specials including tasty wings.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river and he's not the same man.
~ Heraclitus
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