Good morning, Gaithersburg.

Ekiben opened its fourth location on Thursday, April 30 at 4:30 p.m. at 500 N Market Street in Frederick, drawing long lines as Yelp rated its fried chicken fourth best — a milestone for the Baltimore-based chain led by Gaithersburg native Steve Chu.

Giant Food in Germantown will celebrate its grand reopening on Friday, May 8 following a remodel at its Neelsville Village Center location at 20944 Frederick Road; the store now features a new Ledo Pizza Corner Shoppe (serving hot and take-and-bake pizzas) and free Coca Cola samples during Coca Cola Day.

Maryland Department of Health advised residents to check for measles exposure after a Washington, D.C. visitor, who was infectious on April 24, visited a local site.

Officials said the case is not connected to other measles reports (no further spread identified).

The groundbreaking ceremony for The Sage, a new mixed income development with 413 apartment homes and a public library branch, occurred in Derwood near Shady Grove Metro.

The project, with energy efficiency and community amenities (Great Hall, pool, fitness center), will complete in June 2028 with full occupancy by fiscal 2029.

Intro to Kinusaiga Craft Workshop

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Locally Crafted Workshop — Ticket required — Discover the meditative art of kinusaiga while creating stunning fabric designs.

Play Date with Mom - Clay Coil Heart Bowl Workshop

10:00 – 10:45 AM — Kidcreate Studio - Rockville — Special pricing — Celebrate Mother's Day by creating a unique clay heart bowl with your child.

Mother's Day Gift Making - Handprint Bouquet

5:30-8:30 p.m. — Kidcreate Studio - Rockville — Workshop fee applies — Let your kids create a thoughtful handprint bouquet for Mother's Day while you enjoy a night out.

Kentlands/Lakelands Run

7:00 – 8:30 p.m. — Lakelands Park Soccer Fields — Free entry — Revitalize your running routine with a scenic group run through the Lakelands and Kentlands neighborhoods.

Woven Mini Mushroom Workshop

5-8 p.m. — Flowers World Wide & Gaithersburg Floral — All materials provided — Get crafty with whimsical mini mushroom weaving in a fun, hands-on workshop.

Juicy Burgers Cooking Class for Teens

5:00 – 6:30 PM — Casey Community Center — Course Fee — Learn to make juicy burgers and crispy smashed potatoes in a fun, hands-on cooking class.

Community Mah Jongg Open Play

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Locally Crafted Workshop — Free entry — Engage in friendly American Mah Jongg games suitable for all levels with snacks provided.

Saints Row Brewing Pub Run

6:15-8:00 p.m. — Saints Row Brewing — Free participation — Enjoy a scenic run followed by refreshing drinks with fellow running enthusiasts.

Gaithersburg Book Festival

10 a.m. - 6 p.m. — Gaithersburg’s Bohrer Park — Free entry — Celebrate literature with bestselling authors and engaging panel discussions.

Sunday SIP at Dave & Buster's

9 p.m. — Dave & Buster's Gaithersburg — Half-priced drinks for service industry professionals — Enjoy a night of fun with discounted drinks and free game play.