Good morning, Gaithersburg.

Rio Lakefront will kick off its summer season on May 2 with a family-friendly Season Opener at 10 a.m. featuring a carousel, paddleboats, and an artisan market on Grand Corner Avenue running May 2-3, while additional activities include scavenger hunts and musical performances along the boardwalk.

Montgomery County Agricultural Fair returns to Gaithersburg from August 14-22 and offers nine days of rides, food and competitions that include Monster Truck Madness, Red Eye Rodeo and Demolition Derby.

More than 800 volunteers help support family fun and youth projects across community events.

Sports Clips Haircuts will open a new location at 872 Muddy Branch Road in Gaithersburg, returning after closing its Kentlands shop in 2024 + it previously served the area for 10 years and also operated at 488 N Frederick Ave.

Potomac Cookie Co. closed on April 7 at its Kentlands Square location on Market Street after serving luxury artisan cookies since May 2024; reopening plans remain unclear.

Plans have been filed for Royal Farms to open a third location at 397 Watkins Mill Road in Gaithersburg.

The new site will cover 2.83 acres — divided into two lots with a convenience store and gas pump canopy on the primary lot.

Montgomery County’s Department of Transportation invites local middle school students to paint a county snowplow for the annual contest—registration runs through Friday, Apr.

10 and supplies are provided, with prizes of $500, $300, and $200 at stake.

Last week, over 150 community members gathered at the BlackRock Center for the Arts for a live mentor draft that paired student-athletes with mentees to launch SAMP’s fourth year (a free program promoting leadership, wellness, and community ties).

The program will continue with a multi-day schedule including leadership training and an open gym session.

Maryland’s MOTORS program starts motorcycle safety classes April 16 in Gaithersburg.

The free, 8-hour sessions offer classroom and on-road assessments provided by the Maryland Highway Safety Office and partnering police agencies, and are open to riders from neighboring states.

The Montgomery County Council unanimously passed the Native Plant Protection Act on April 7 to ban the commercial sale of invasive running bamboo & promote sustainable landscaping on residential properties.

Environmental groups praised the measure as a key step to boost biodiversity and support pollinators in our community.

The county and governor’s office will host free citizenship clinics for green card holders, with the first session booked for Saturday afternoon at Wheaton Community Recreation Center; future clinics will be scheduled with waitlist registration available.

Officials advise that family members with unresolved legal status attend separately to ensure safety.

WSSC Water will temporarily lower fluoride levels from 0.7 to 0.4 mg/L this afternoon at the Potomac and Patuxent Water Filtration Plants due to supply chain issues from reduced production overseas — water safety is not affected and customers are advised to consult their dentists for fluoride alternatives.

Comedy Meets Jazz Night

7-9 p.m. — Mayan Monkey Brewing Co. — Ticketed event — Enjoy a delightful blend of soulful jazz by Nicole Valentina and sharp comedy by Joe Buccino in a stylish setting.

Young Adults Spectrum Physical & Arts Day

8 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Integrative Health Recreation & Musu Wellness Coaching LLC — Free entry — A vibrant day for young adults on the spectrum to explore arts and physical activities.

Paints, Pots & Palates: A Creative & Fun Afternoon

12-2 p.m. — Amazing Art Studio — Estimated cost $40–45 — Relax and unleash your creativity at a paint & pottery meetup.

Adaptive Rock Climbing Program

12:30-1:30 p.m. — Sportrock Climbing Centers - Rio — Check website for cost — Discover the thrill of adaptive rock climbing tailored for all abilities.

Memoir Writers Club

12:30-2 p.m. — Benjamin Gaither Center — No cost — Capture your memories and share ideas in a supportive writing environment.

BYOP Crafting Night

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Locally Crafted Workshop — Free entry — Bring your project and enjoy a creative evening with fellow crafters in a friendly atmosphere.

Urban Line Dance Night

7:30-9:30 p.m. — OTC Bar & Grille — Free entry — Beginners welcome for a fun and engaging night of line dancing.

White's Ferry Walk and Lunch

10:20 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. — Benjamin Gaither Center — Cost unknown — Enjoy a scenic 1.5 mile walk along the C&O Canal followed by lunch in Poolesville.

Color Explosion Sensory Play

10:00 – 10:45 AM — Kidcreate Studio - Rockville — Cost Info not specified — Engage in a colorful sensory adventure with little ones as they create at the Rainbow Bakery Station.

Justin Trawick Live Performance

7-11 p.m. — Downtown Crown Wine and Beer — Tickets vary — Experience the soulful sounds of Justin Trawick and The Common Good with their debut record.