Good morning, Gaithersburg.

Bambu is a friendly white-and-gray pup with a golden heart who was adopted from Humane Rescue Alliance and is now looking for a new forever home in Gaithersburg.

Interested residents can contact the rescue for more adoption details.

Inspire Nail Bar will open its new location this March at North Pointe shopping center at 18251 Flower Hill Way in Gaithersburg as construction nears completion & final touches are underway in the 16,000 sqft retail and restaurant center.

CAVA marks its 15th anniversary by planning celebrations throughout the year and highlighting its journey from a single Bethesda restaurant to a chain with hundreds of locations (its founders include Gaithersburg High School alumni who keep the company connected to Montgomery County).

Viva Mexico Bar & Grill will replace a former Pizza Hut at 18509 Woodfield Rd in Gaithersburg as it prepares for an upscale opening with authentic Mexican cuisine.

The restaurant is scheduled for a liquor license hearing on Thursday, Feb. 5 (10am) before launching at the end of February.

In 2025, Montgomery County Public Libraries lent over 12 million print and digital items.

Top checkouts were The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store and The Demon of Unrest plus the system issued 62,000 new cards across 21 branches.

Twelve Maryland restaurants earned spots on Washingtonian’s 2026 Top 100 list — including Gaithersburg’s Inferno Pizzeria Napoletana at 33 — and feature diverse cuisines from Riverdale, Pike & Rose, and Silver Spring.

Paint Branch High School in Burtonsville received a $3,000 donation from DARCARS (supporting its CTE programs) during a school assembly.

Montgomery County Public Schools said the contribution will help equip students for future careers.

DC Water crews are racing to build a bypass system after a large sewer line collapsed late Monday near Clara Barton Parkway in Montgomery County — the wastewater spill overflowed into the C&O Canal and closed part of I-495 so drivers heading to D.C. should expect delays.

Maryland households may check their SNAP benefits for 2026, which are set based on household size and income.

One-person households can receive up to $298 while larger households qualify for higher amounts (including housing and childcare deductions).

Montgomery County’s Ride On bus system recorded over 19 million trips in 2025 after adding new routes, free fares and bus stop upgrades — improvements that benefit Gaithersburg riders as further transit enhancements are planned for 2026.

DC Water crews are building a bypass system to control a sanitary sewer overflow from the Potomac Interceptor that spilled into the C&O Canal National Historical Park near Clara Barton Parkway east of I-495 today, causing lane closures and delays.

Crews will inspect the damaged 72-inch pipe and plan repairs.

Family Pajama Party: Dino ROAR Pajama Party

5:30-7 p.m. — Casey Community Center — Family-friendly — Enjoy dino-themed crafts and activities to warm up the winter night.

Game Days at Dave & Buster's

11:00 a.m. — Dave & Buster's Gaithersburg — 10 wings for $10 — Score big with game day deals and fun for all ages.

Book Lovers Craft Camp for Kids

12:30-4 p.m. — Locally Crafted Workshop — Cost included with registration — Kids will dive into reading-inspired crafting activities and create personalized book-themed items.

Blood Drive at Casey Community Center

10 AM – 3:30 PM — Casey Community Center — Free — Donate blood and help save lives.

Kid's Night at Dogfish Head Alehouse

5-11:59 p.m. — Dogfish Head Alehouse — Kids 12 and under eat FREE with adult entrée — A special night for kids with free meals and crafts every last Wednesday of the month.

Game Days at Dave & Buster's

11:00 a.m. — Dave & Buster's - Gaithersburg — Special deals on food — Score big with game day deals including 10 wings for $10.

Karaoke & Croissants Party

12:15-1:45 p.m. — Benjamin Gaither Center — Free entry — Celebrate National Croissants Day with buttery treats and karaoke fun.

Cooking Class: Chicken Fajitas and Chocolate Lava Cakes

10 AM – 12 PM — Casey Community Center — Cost to be determined — Learn to whip up tasty chicken fajitas and indulge in homemade chocolate lava cakes.

Vision Board Charm Bracelet Workshop

3:30-5:30 p.m. — Locally Crafted Workshop — All materials included — Create a personalized charm bracelet as a wearable vision board to inspire your goals for the year ahead.

Resin Art Heart Dishes Workshop

6:30-8 p.m. — Locally Crafted Workshop — Ticket required — Create four heart-shaped trinket dishes in a beginner-friendly resin art workshop just in time for Valentine's Day.