Tuesday, April 29th, 2025
Good morning, Gaithersburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Ida Pearl Green, one of the county’s Living Legends for her care and kindness, passed away earlier this month and was honored with a funeral on April 28 at Fairhaven United Methodist Church (Gaithersburg). Her granddaughter, Dr. Kisha Davis, recently wrote a biography titled The Making of A Pearl (shared with MCM) that shows her lasting impact on family and community. Montgomery Community Media
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Adventure Park at 16701 Norwood Rd in Sandy Spring was nominated for USA Today’s 10Best Aerial Adventure Parks for the second consecutive year — final results will be announced June 4 after public votes over the next month. The MoCo Show
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police Special Victims Investigations Division asked for help finding missing 16-year-old Laneisha Deandra Scriber, who was last seen on Sunday, April 27th in the 12000 block of Great Park Circle in Germantown wearing a black Tupac shirt, black and gray pants, and a pink bonnet while described as 5 feet 5 inches tall with black hair, brown eyes, and weighing 150 lbs; anyone with information is urged to call the police at (301) 279-8000. The MoCo Show
- ➤ Montgomery County Police arrested Karen Christine Gangloff of Derwood on April 27 after she drove her Jeep Wrangler through a closed route at a Rockville 10K race—she led officers on a chase and collided with a cruiser before being removed from the vehicle—and she now faces charges of first-degree assault and disorderly conduct with no injuries reported. The MoCo Show
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Half Price Games Wednesdays
11 a.m. — Dave & Buster's Gaithersburg — Half price games — Enjoy affordable arcade fun every Wednesday at Dave & Buster's.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Skywatching: Telescope Fun
6 AM — Bohrer Park — Free entry — Learn how to use a telescope through hands-on activities.
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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.
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Tiki Bar and Grill Opening Weekend
6-10 p.m. — Tiki Bar and Grill — Enjoy tropical drinks and grilled specialties at the seasonal opening of this lakeside bar.
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Gaithersburg Chorus: A Musical Epistle
11:30 p.m. — Good Shepherd Lutheran Church — Free entry — Experience a heartfelt musical journey through stories, reflections, and a variety of compelling genres.
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Outdoor Mini Golf and Dinner
4-7 p.m. — Activity Center at Bohrer Park — Adult entry only — Enjoy mini golf and dinner in a relaxing outdoor setting for those over 50.
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~ Albert Einstein
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