Good morning, Gaithersburg.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

International Gem & Jewelry Show

12 PM – 5 PM — Montgomery County Fairgrounds — Registration required — Discover an array of exquisite gems and jewelry for wholesale buyers.