Good morning, Gaithersburg.

Montgomery County offers a full weekend of events — today features artisan studio tours at the Agricultural Reserve, a film festival in Gaithersburg, and a teens basketball tournament in Silver Spring.

On Saturday and Sunday, families can join Earth Month and science activities in Wheaton, Glen Echo, and Takoma Park and enjoy book and antique festivals in Kensington, Rockville, and Poolesville — events that celebrate local culture.

Bethesda resident José Andrés will co-host NBC’s cooking competition series Yes, Chef! with Martha Stewart.

The show will air at 10 p.m. on April 28 and stream on Peacock starting April 29 — it features 12 chefs nominated for both their skills and personal challenges.

Anuva Maloo, a junior at Montgomery Blair High School + class president, was elected as the Student Member of the Board of Education with 62 percent of 61,647 votes cast on April 23.

Her term begins on July 1 + she will get a $25,000 college scholarship, student service hours and an honors-level social studies credit.

Montgomery County Public Schools and the County Board of Education will present the Distinguished Service to Education Honors on May 6 at the Music Center at Strathmore in North Bethesda—doors open at 6:15 p.m. and the program starts at 6:30 p.m., honoring the MCPS Teacher of the Year plus winners in Business Partner, Community Partner, School Service Volunteer, and Student Service Award categories.

Maryland Attorney General Brown and 39 other attorneys general urged Congress to continue funding for the Legal Services Corporation to help low-income residents, veterans, and rural communities access legal aid.

Maryland Legal Aid gets $6.5 million from LSC — this funding supports over 22,000 Marylanders each year with critical civil legal services.

County Executive Marc Elrich dropped his plan for a 3.5% property tax increase and will now propose raising the county income tax from 3.2% to 3.3%, a change that if approved will be retroactive to January 1 & the Council is reviewing the $7.7 billion budget while weighing its impact on services.

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.

Let's Cook@Casey Jr.: Make Brunch for Mom

4-5:30 p.m. — Casey Community Center — Cost not specified — Young chefs learn to make delicious brunch items from scratch in this fun, hands-on class.