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Gaithersburg
Thursday, May 1st, 2025
Good morning, Gaithersburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Montgomery Village Foundation opened a 9-hole Multigolf Course at Apple Ridge Recreation area on 10101 Apple Ridge Rd.—visitors can play with a soccer ball or disc and the course is open from sunrise until 30 minutes after sunset without registration. The MoCo Show
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The community will celebrate AAPI Heritage Month on May 4 in Germantown at Seneca Valley High School from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.—the free event will feature cultural performances, a health fair and family activities and will be organized by AAHI and OCP. Montgomery Community Media
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Maryland Department of Agriculture inspectors have started checking public electric vehicle chargers for accurate measurement of dispensed electricity after receiving customer complaints (a step also prompted by concerns from state officials). They will soon register service technicians and draft new regulations while planning to buy testing equipment that costs over $100,000 to cover all chargers. WTOP
- ➤ Montgomery County Council overrode County Executive Marc Elrich’s veto of a plan that would give developers a 20-year tax break if they converted office buildings with high vacancy rates into housing where 17.5% of units are affordable. The 11-member council, which voted 9—2 on Tuesday, said the measure was needed to reduce office vacancies and boost housing supply. WTOP
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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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Mother's Day Brunch
11 a.m. - 3 p.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Gaithersburg — Adults: $59 | Kids (6-12): $26 — Celebrate Mother's Day with a delicious brunch from a highly decorated chef.
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Synergy Dance Fitness
7:45 p.m. — Casey Community Center — Cost varies — Enjoy high-energy choreography and global music in a welcoming environment.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Andrew Carnegie
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