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Gaithersburg
Saturday, January 24th, 2026
Good morning, Gaithersburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 24th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery Parks shared a list of approved sledding hills for kids and adults as the region prepares for a winter storm. Director Miti Figueredo advised using caution on the slopes—hidden hazards may be present in the snow. The MoCo Show
- ➤ A Silver Spring resident was chosen by the Maryland Lottery for a VIP trip to the 2028 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles. The prize includes airfare, hotel stays, event tickets, meals, transportation, spending money and apparel, and she plans to bring her daughter. The MoCo Show
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Flavor Hive, a viral halal fusion brand co-founded by local social media star Shihan Chowdhury, will open its first Maryland restaurant in Rockville next month at 5568 Randolph Road in Montrose Shopping Center, offering its signature walking chips bag concept with halal proteins like chicken + lamb gyro and falafel. The MoCo Show
- ➤ A new Italian restaurant named Maurizio’s will open in Potomac Village Shopping Center in spring 2026 in the former Renato’s space at 10120 River Road (named to honor Maurizio Luise of Cava Mezze). Chef Aris Tsekouras will lead the menu featuring classic dishes that nod to the area's dining history. The MoCo Show
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery County Public Schools will send 45 pickleball ambassadors on a Pickleball Diplomacy tour to China next month. The group will host a Shanghai delegation Feb. 5 to 7 and visit Shenzhen, Shangyou, Hebi and Beijing Feb. 13 to 24 + join in educational, athletic and cultural exchanges. Montgomery Community Media
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A 72-inch sewer pipe ruptured Monday along Clara Barton Parkway in Montgomery County, causing millions of gallons of wastewater to flow into the Potomac River near the C & O Canal National Historic Park while crews diverted sewage and began repairs amid forecasted winter storms. WTOP
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery County road crews in Gaithersburg prepare for one of the region’s largest snowfalls — checking equipment, loading 70,000 tons of salt and 100,000 gallons of brine, and setting up the Storm Operations Center to manage plowing while residents clear parking. WTOP
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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.
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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.
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Blood Drive at Casey Community Center
10 AM – 3:30 PM — Casey Community Center — Free — Donate blood and help save lives.
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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.
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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.
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Karaoke & Croissants Party
12:15-1:45 p.m. — Benjamin Gaither Center — Free entry — Celebrate National Croissants Day with buttery treats and karaoke fun.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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