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Gaithersburg
Tuesday, April 21st, 2026
Good morning, Gaithersburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 21st of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Sole Inspires at the Clarksburg Outlets recognized three middle schoolers who helped neighbors clear driveways during a winter storm earlier this year by giving them free gift cards as a token of thanks. The MoCo Show
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Maryland launched a statewide hiring campaign to fill over 60 teacher coaching positions in public schools to boost literacy and math instruction this fall. The $14.2 million initiative, announced Monday by State Superintendent Dr. Carey M. Wright, will place coaches statewide based on student performance + teacher needs. The MoCo Show
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen awarded a $750K check to nonprofit So What Else? in North Bethesda on Saturday, marking its sixth anniversary and 125 million meals served since March 2020. The funds will expand food rescue to serve 2,500 more families weekly in Montgomery, Frederick, Prince George’s and Baltimore. Montgomery Community Media
- ➤ Montgomery County allocated $1.7 million to 96 houses of worship and nonprofits to improve security following increased threats from current Middle East events; the grants (ranging between $2,500 and $15,000) will pay for training, equipment, and lighting upgrades. Montgomery Community Media
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Washington Regional Alcohol Program will offer free SoberRide rides through Lyft on Cinco de Mayo from 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 5 until 4:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 6 to help adults 21 and older get home safely (promo code released online). The MoCo Show
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Montgomery County Sports Hall of Fame will honor the 2026 inductees this Sunday, April 26, at the Silver Spring Civic Building. Doors open at 2 p.m. + free attendance with food served from 2 to 3 p.m. before the ceremony begins at 3 p.m. The MoCo Show
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Something to Chew On: Embrace Lunch Series
12:30-1:30 PM — RLAH @properties — Free lunch — Explore Embrace's unique programs for Medical Professionals while enjoying a tasty meal.
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Little Yogis Yoga Class for Kids
6:00-6:45 p.m. — Casey Community Center — Cost varies — A fun and engaging yoga class helping children build strength, confidence, and mindfulness.
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Flower Shop Sensory Play
10:00 – 10:45 a.m. — Kidcreate Studio - Rockville — Cost not specified — Engage in a bouquet of hands-on sensory activities for little ones and their caregivers.
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Maryland Day at University of Maryland
9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. — Activity Center at Bohrer Park — Transportation provided — Explore campus life and career paths at University of Maryland College Park.
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Mother's Day Charm Jewelry Workshop
3:30-5:30 p.m. — Locally Crafted Workshop — Ticket required — Create a custom charm necklace or bracelet to cherish or gift this Mother’s Day.
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Basic English Conversation
12:30-1:20 p.m. — Benjamin Gaither Center — Free entry — Enhance your English skills in a friendly and interactive environment with games and puzzles.
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Teacher Tuesdays
11:00 a.m. — Dave & Buster's Gaithersburg — Free $10 Power Card and 15% off food — Time to relax and game with fellow educators while enjoying discounts.
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Money Matters with Senior Planet
11 AM – 12 PM — Benjamin Gaither Center — Registration required — Learn smart financial habits and save money online in this comprehensive 10-week course.
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Zumba in the Park
7-8 p.m. — Gaithersburg Concert Pavilion — Free entry — Get your groove on with an energetic Zumba session in the heart of Gaithersburg.
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Rio Season Opener
11 AM – 3 PM — rio — Free entry — Celebrate summer with carousel rides, paddleboats, and an artisan market filled with local vendors.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.
~ Henry Ford
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