Good morning, Gaithersburg.

Roaming Rooster has begun its soft opening phase at its third Montgomery County restaurant at 8537 Georgia Ave in Downtown Silver Spring—the location that once housed Flip'd by IHOP.

The restaurant will announce its grand opening plans next week and offers a $5 gift card with the MoCo Pass.

The office building at 805 King Farm Boulevard will be auctioned on April 18th at 3:00 PM at the Montgomery County Circuit Court in Rockville after the owner defaulted on a $38.5M loan—this six-story building has 240,000 square feet and parking for nearly 450 vehicles with an opening bid of $500,000.

Ganignunt Felicia Aiemsakul vanished on March 4 at about 2:00 a.m. after leaving her ex-boyfriend's home in the Gaithersburg/Laytonsville area and has not been seen since—Montgomery County Police continue to investigate and ask anyone with information to come forward.

MCPS is developing AI usage guidelines and is asking community members for feedback as it works to balance teaching benefits with concerns (including ethics, data privacy and equitable access) in the classroom and administrative processes.

On April 10, the Montgomery County Board of Education approved six administrative appointments, naming Mr. Francois C.

Allen as deputy chief of financial oversight, Ms. Katheryne Morales as associate superintendent for emergent multilingual learners, Mrs. Angelina Filipova as director of management and budget, Mrs. Karla Lopez-Arias as principal of John F. Kennedy High School, Mrs. Catherine R. Guenthner as principal of Wyngate Elementary School + Mrs. Brooke Simon as principal of Lois P. Rockwell Elementary School.

Montgomery County will offer low-cost adult bike classes in May and June at local sites — residents must pre-register online and pay $10 if not a member, with classes limited to 25 participants.

Free adult e-scooter classes will also be available on a walk-up basis; today, one runs from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Upper County Recreation Center in Gaithersburg.

County Executive Marc Elrich announced that new laws have lowered prescription drug costs and strengthened road safety after a repeat offender targeted Sgt. Pat Kepp—while a $3 million incentive package will support reopening White’s Ferry once local property owners reach an agreement.

On Cinco de Mayo, MCDOT urges residents planning to drink to arrange safe transportation before celebrating.

The SoberRide program — offered with Lyft and free for adults starting at 4 p.m. on Monday, May 5th until 4 a.m. on Tuesday, May 6th — and the Ride On bus service with 80 routes for $1 will help ensure safe travel home.

Kareem's Lebanese Kitchen will take over the space formerly occupied by Bach to Rock—its previous tenant—at 212 Boardwalk Place on Gaithersburg's Rio Lakefront.

The restaurant—known for its high ratings in Naples—will bring authentic Lebanese flavors to the local dining scene with an opening date yet to be set.

Celebration of Quilts

10 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Asbury Methodist Village, Rosborough Center — $10 for 3 days, $5 on Sunday — Explore over 150 quilts along with vendors, raffles, and a scavenger hunt.

G-Works: Workforce Development Class

9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. — Gaithersburg Robertson Park Youth Center — Free entry with membership — A professional development opportunity for high school students in grades 10-12.

Open House at The Chase at Quince Orchard

2-4 p.m. — 54 Garden Meadow Pl, Gaithersburg, MD — $795,000 — Explore this contemporary 4-bedroom, 5-bath townhouse just 3 years young.

Kentlands/Lakelands Group Run

7-8:30 p.m. — Lakelands Park Pavilion — Free entry — Revive your running routine with group runs through the scenic Lakelands and Kentlands neighborhoods.

Half Price Games Wednesdays

11 a.m. — Dave & Buster's Gaithersburg — Half price games — Enjoy affordable arcade fun every Wednesday at Dave & Buster's.

Active Aging Expo

9 AM – 2 PM — Bohrer Park — Free entry — An inspiring annual event empowering older adults to live active, healthy, and fulfilling lives.

Saints Row Pub Run

6-8 p.m. — Saints Row Brewing — Free entry — Enjoy a 3-5 mile run through Gaithersburg followed by pints with fellow runners.

Skywatching: Telescope Fun

6:30-9 p.m. — Observatory Park — Free entry — Discover the cosmos with hands-on telescope activities and expert help as you gaze at Jupiter.

Fashion Show Fundraiser

12-4 p.m. — Signature Salon Pro — Tickets available — Enjoy a vibrant fashion show, live music, and delicious hors d'oeuvres while supporting future beauty professionals.

Skywatching: Telescope Fun

6 AM — Bohrer Park — Free entry — Learn how to use a telescope through hands-on activities.