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Gaithersburg
Friday, May 15th, 2026
Good morning, Gaithersburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A Gaithersburg resident won $50,000 after buying a scratch-off ticket at Redmill Beer & Wine in Derwood yesterday (she is a local cook and scratch-off enthusiast). She said she will use her win to purchase a new car. The MoCo Show
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Container Store is holding a major sale at its Gaithersburg and Rockville locations ahead of its new format, The Container Store + Bed Bath & Beyond, with new merchandise arriving as early as next week in Rockville. The MoCo Show
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Eater DC's updated list on May 14 named two Montgomery County sushi restaurants among the best around DC. Bethesda's Hinata and Chevy Chase's Sushiko are praised for their fresh, made-to-order rolls and long-established reputations with loyal customers. The MoCo Show
- ➤ Montgomery County native Chris Van Dusen, Bridgerton creator, will lead production of Calabasas, a new YA drama series for Netflix with Kim Kardashian, Alexandra Milchan, and Emma Roberts. The series, based on a novel, will explore teen life and celebrity culture in Southern California. The MoCo Show
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Gaithersburg-based Cheer Extreme DMV took five teams to Orlando for international cheer competitions, with its Senior Coed Level 6 team delivering a flawless routine at The Cheerleading Worlds — an impressive HIT ZERO performance. Tryouts for the upcoming season will be held Saturday, May 16. The MoCo Show
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Gaithersburg Book Festival
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. — Gaithersburg’s Bohrer Park — Free entry — Celebrate literature with bestselling authors and engaging panel discussions.
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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.
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Synergy Dance Fitness
7:45-8:45 p.m. — Casey Community Center — Class fee required — Energize your fitness journey with high-energy choreography and a fusion of global music.
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Resin Art Lazy Susan Workshop
6:30-8 p.m. — Locally Crafted Workshop — Ticket required — Create your own ocean-themed or abstract resin art piece in a fun, hands-on environment.
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Synergy Dance Fitness Classes
7-8 p.m. — Casey Community Center — Registration required — Energizing dance fitness classes featuring global music and choreography suitable for all fitness levels.
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Project Management Techniques Training Course
9 AM – 5 PM — Regus - Gaithersburg — Course fee applies — Enhance your project management skills with this intensive training workshop led by experienced trainers.
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Pre-K Gymnastics
10:15-11:00 a.m. — Casey Community Center — Participation fee applicable — A fun-filled class introducing children to basic gymnastics skills while developing self-esteem and social skills.
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Harmonious Art Group Artists Reception
1:30-3 p.m. — Benjamin Gaither Center — Free entry — Celebrate Asian American heritage and meet talented artists showcasing traditional and contemporary Chinese art.
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Slime, Sparkles, & Science Camp
1-4 p.m. — Kidcreate Studio - Rockville — Camp fees apply — Young scientists create glittery experiments while exploring science and creativity.
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Introduction to Canasta Workshop
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Locally Crafted Workshop — Light snacks included — Learn the fast-paced game of Canasta with basic rules and strategies in a friendly environment.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The shoe that fits one person pinches another.
~ Carl Jung
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