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Friday, February 13th, 2026
Good morning, Gaithersburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of February.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Full On Craft Eats & Drink announced that its last day at 4007 Norbeck Road will be Feb. 23 — it will relocate to 5566 Norbeck Road at Rock Creek Village Center with no reopening date set yet after 12 years in its longtime home. The MoCo Show
- ➤ Flavor Hive, a viral halal fusion brand founded by local star Shihan Chowdhury & partner Amgd Gende, opened its first Maryland restaurant in Rockville at 5568 Randolph Road in the Montrose Shopping Center, taking over the 2,000 sqft space from Shouk and offering walking chips bags filled with halal proteins. The MoCo Show
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ In 1993, Arsenio Hall taped his late-night talk show at a Derwood home after the Payton family won a contest with a promise of Maryland crabs. The episode featured Patti LaBelle, Johnny Gill & Bobcat Goldthwait. The MoCo Show
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery County Public Schools will test an AI weapons detection system pilot at three schools (Wootton may join the program) starting in March. Magruder High will host a virtual PTSA meeting on Feb. 18 and a lunch forum on Feb. 19 to review the pilot. WTOP
- ➤ Sophomore Leul Dawit from Northwood High & junior Reemey Ghermay from Walter Johnson High were named finalists for Montgomery County’s 49th Student Member of the Board of Education after the Feb. 11 convention at Watkins Mill High. County secondary school students will vote for the candidate on Apr. 22. The MoCo Show
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery County Department of Transportation conducted a two-day Pothole Blitz on Wednesday and Thursday to repair storm-damaged pavement along 5,400 lane miles—over 125 employees worked on repairs and residents can still report issues by calling 311. FOX 5
- ➤ Montgomery County launched the FY26 Food Aggregation Grant Program to help small local farms connect with schools, hospitals, and senior centers. The program provides up to $550K in first-year funding and requires experienced aggregators to apply by Feb. 20 (after a Feb. 12 virtual session). The MoCo Show
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery College women's basketball coach Tarlouh Gasque was honored recently for her 300th career win, marking a milestone in a career that started in 2006; she has also served as Athletics Director since 2016 (guiding the program through roster changes and COVID challenges). Montgomery Community Media
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Yoga Thai Massage
9-10 a.m. — lululemon — Free entry — Learn a rejuvenating Yoga Thai Massage routine with a partner on Valentine's Day.
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Soft & Slow: A Self-Love Winter Frolic
1:30-3 p.m. — Bohrer Park — Free entry — Experience a serene winter silent disco focused on self-love and gentle movement.
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Build a Candy Machine Workshop
1-4 p.m. — Kidcreate Studio - Rockville — Registration required — Young inventors create their own candy machines for a sweet treat experience.
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Lashes in Full Bloom Celebration
10 AM – 2 PM — Amazing Lash Studio — Free entry — Celebrate National Lash Day with a flower bouquet bar, mimosas, and exclusive lash services.
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Feng Shui Basics Workshop
1-2 p.m. — IKEA Plan & order point with Pick-up - Gaithersburg — Free to sign up — Explore Feng Shui principles to create a balanced and harmonious home environment.
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Bethesda Girlies: February Book Club Meetup
2-4 p.m. — Tous Les Jours Bakery & Cafe — Free entry — Engage in cozy discussions over 'The Love Hypothesis' and connect with fellow book lovers.
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Yoga Challenge for Real Bodies
Feb 23 to Mar 16 — Casey Community Center — Check event page for details — Engage in a challenging yoga workout tailored for those already familiar with the practice.
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Tax Season: Do’s and Don’ts
11 AM – 12 PM — Benjamin Gaither Center — Free entry — Learn valuable tips for maximizing your tax return with expert guidance and free resources.
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Aromatic Butter Chicken and Flatbread Cooking Class
6-8 p.m. — Casey Community Center — Cost Info TBD — Learn to prepare a classic Indian Butter Chicken dish alongside delicious homemade flatbread.
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Needlepoint Craft Workshop
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Locally Crafted Workshop — $100+ value kit included — Discover the joy of needlepoint while creating a small project in a fun and social environment.
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