Good morning, Gaithersburg.

Pepco is increasing staffing and mobilizing crews ahead of winter storms that will bring snow, sleet, and freezing rain from Saturday, Jan.

24 to Monday, Jan. 26 + urging customers to prepare with emergency kits, bottled water, and non-perishable food to stay safe during potential outages.

MCPS announced its Pickleball Diplomacy program will host a Shanghai delegation Feb.

5-7 and send ambassadors to China Feb. 13-24 during Chinese New Year and Spring Festival—featuring a media preview on Feb. 2 at 4:00 p.m. at Dill Dinkers in Rockville.

DARCARS Automotive Group visited Paint Branch High School as more than 500 students gathered for an assembly on accountability and opportunity, where Berry Feiz shared his personal journey.

The company donated a $3,000 check and 500 backpacks to support student programs.

Families can now enroll in summer day programs by Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth at The Woods Academy in Bethesda, open to advanced learners in grades 2-6.

Courses begin the week of June 28 — registration is first-come, first-served.

A Montgomery County man won $450,000 in the January 17 Bonus Match 5 drawing using his usual set of numbers and said the prize will fund his grandchildren's college education.

The Clarksburg Harris Teeter store will also receive a $4,500 bonus for selling his winning ticket.

Montgomery Planning released its Community Trends Report on Thursday, Jan.

22, showing how housing, population, and land use have changed since 2010 in 37 community areas. The report gives residents and leaders a clear tool for planning future growth in the county.

As heavy snow and ice are headed for the region this weekend, doctors urge residents to take breaks while shoveling and to stop if chest pain or dizziness occurs (experts note shoveling can wind up straining the heart).

A guide is now available for Gaithersburg families to prepare an emergency kit for a winter storm on a budget under $100, featuring food, water, lights, a cell charger, and a first aid kit (totaling about $98) to cover a power outage for up to three days.

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.

Make Your Own Felted Yetis

6:30-8 p.m. — Saints Row Brewing — $39 each or Buy 3, Get 1 Free — Unwind with a cozy craft night and create adorable felted yetis for Valentine's Day.