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Gaithersburg
Monday, March 16th, 2026
Good morning, Gaithersburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 16th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Give A Hoot Comedy Club in Gaithersburg surpassed $100,000 raised for local nonprofits since its opening on Jan. 20, 2023 (Montgomery County’s first full-time comedy club). A Friday celebration with State Senator Cheryl Kagan honored the milestone and the club’s community-focused mission. The MoCo Show
- ➤ The longtime McDonald's at 7200 Muncaster Mill Road closed permanently on March 15, ending decades of service in the community. Arby’s will move into the building later this year — details on renovations and an opening timeline are pending. The MoCo Show
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery County Fire and Rescue responded to a fuel spill on Rockville Pike and Rollins Avenue Saturday, Mar. 14 when a gasoline truck malfunctioned at a local station; hazmat crews set up booms near a pond and cleared the scene after midnight with no safety concerns. The MoCo Show
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Embellished Book and Journal Tote Workshop
6:30-9:00 p.m. — Locally Crafted Workshop — Material costs may apply — Personalize your own tote with pins, patches, and charms in a creative evening.
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Mushroom Magic Cooking Class with Chef Cat
6-8 p.m. — Casey Community Center — Check website for pricing — Discover the delicious versatility of gourmet mushrooms in an immersive cooking experience.
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Spring into March Madness with FTG
4-7 p.m. — Coastal Flats — Free entry — Celebrate the start of March Madness with fun, food, and drinks.
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G-Works Workforce Development Class
9:00 AM - 2:30 PM — Activity Center at Bohrer Park — Cost not specified — Equip yourself with essential job skills and prepare for internship opportunities.
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Gem, Lapidary & Mineral Society Show
10 a.m.-6 p.m. — Montgomery County Fair Main Entrance — $7 Ages 12+ — Discover the wonders of gems and minerals with hands-on demonstrations and fun for young explorers.
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Self-Care Workshop: Reset, Refocus, and Realign
1-3 p.m. — Integrative Health Recreation & Musu Wellness Coaching LLC — Limited seating — Transform your goals into actionable plans with creativity and relaxation.
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Basic English Conversation
12:30 – 1:20 PM — Benjamin Gaither Center — Free entry — Enhance your English skills through engaging activities in a supportive setting.
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Needle-Felted Easter Eggs Workshop
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM — Locally Crafted Workshop — Cost not specified — Create festive Easter decorations while enjoying a fun, hands-on experience in needle felting.
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Kids Eat Free Night at Dogfish Head Alehouse
5-10 p.m. — Dogfish Head Alehouse — Kids 12 and under eat free with adult entrée purchase — Enjoy a fun-filled evening with free crafts and meals for little ones.
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Persian New Year Celebration
5-6:30 p.m. — Benjamin Gaither Center — Celebrate the arrival of spring with cultural festivities honoring Nowruz.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.
~ James Clear
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