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Gaithersburg
Thursday, January 29th, 2026
Good morning, Gaithersburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Beer Trade Co. is set to open its first Maryland location in Laytonsville this spring — founded by Montgomery native Chris Sanchez, the bar promises a relaxed, self-serve beer experience at 6860 Olney Laytonsville Road. The MoCo Show
- ➤ Maryland Amazon Fresh stores — including the Gaithersburg location — are offering 50% off items ahead of their Sunday, Feb. 1 closure in Montgomery County, drawing heavy foot traffic as Amazon shifts its grocery strategy to Whole Foods Market and online delivery. The MoCo Show
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Gaithersburg native Malachi Reid, a Manufacturing Sciences Apprentice at AstraZeneca, will share his success story at the U.S. Department of Labor event, where he will describe his transition from Division I baseball to biotechnology manufacturing. Reid highlights apprenticeships as a deliberate, debt-free career path for Montgomery County students. The MoCo Show
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ A lottery player in Montgomery County is holding a $1,000-a-week-for-life prize from a winning Cash4Life ticket drawn on Jan. 27 at Meridian Market and Wine on Tuckerman Lane in North Bethesda. The winner now can choose either an annual $52,000 payment or a $1 million cash option before taxes. The MoCo Show
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A cold emergency alert will remain in effect in Montgomery County until Tuesday, Feb. 3 at 12 p.m. Officials urge residents to limit outdoor time and visit warming centers while checking on vulnerable neighbors (children, seniors, and pets) to avoid frostbite. The MoCo Show
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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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Needle-Felted Doughnut Magnets Workshop
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Locally Crafted Workshop — Cost varies — Craft cute, calorie-free doughnut magnets with wool and needle-felting techniques.
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Women in STEM Celebration
1-3 p.m. — Casey Community Center — Free entry — Celebrate the contributions of women in STEM with hands-on activities and inspiring discussions.
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MINTD Card Show Lunar New Year
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center — Free entry for children 12 & under — Celebrate Lunar New Year with Pokémon & TCG vendors, Gym Challenges, and family activities.
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Galentine's Night Celebration
6-8 p.m. — The Retreat at Crown — Free entry — Celebrate friendship with engaging speakers, shopping, live music, and light bites with bubbles.
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International Gem & Jewelry Show
12 PM – 5 PM — Montgomery County Fairgrounds — Registration required — Discover an array of exquisite gems and jewelry for wholesale buyers.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.
~ George Bernard Shaw
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