Good morning, Gaithersburg.

Montgomery County Recreation will start its outdoor pool pre-season on Saturday, May 24 at noon with limited hours until June 13 — after which the counties’ seven pools, including Upper County Outdoor Pool in Gaithersburg, will switch to a full summer schedule from June 14 to August 15 with special hours on Memorial Day, Juneteenth and Independence Day.

Montgomery County Swift Water Rescue teams rescued four adults and two dogs stranded by strong currents near Pond Island and relocated them to Seneca Creek boat landing near Riley’s Lock Monday night—no injuries were reported.

On Tuesday morning, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services responded to a collision at Norwood Rd and New Hampshire Ave near Cloverly—where a school bus carrying more than 20 children was involved—and three individuals were treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

A 17-year-old teen from Olney was charged with vehicular manslaughter after Montgomery County Police determined he drove 86 mph in a 40-mph zone while using his cell phone during a February 19 crash on the 2600 block of Olney-Sandy Spring Road—killing a Bethesda man.

Montgomery County police arrested Jaheim Malik Crum, 22, on May 14 at Montgomery Village Avenue for 17 retail robberies—including two armed hold-ups on October 23 and November 6—and charged him along with D’vario Renee Lewis, 19, who is held on an unrelated case.

Natalia Coronado-Mercer, a sophomore at Appomattox Regional Governor's School, won 1st prize in the Gaithersburg Book Festival high school poetry contest for her poem 'Chainlink Angels.' Local poet Holly Karapetkova announced the winners on May 17, awarding prizes from $25 to $250 to students from Montgomery County and nearby areas.

MCDOT announced a special transit schedule for Memorial Day on Monday, May 26, with most services running on a Sunday schedule and routes such as Ride On extRa route 101 and Flex bus suspended.

County offices will be closed, drivers can park free at Bethesda, Silver Spring and Wheaton garages, and no MARC Train or most MTA Commuter Bus service will run—riders should consult timetables for more details.

Governor Wes Moore held his final bill signing ceremony on May 20th and signed laws that turned a $3 billion deficit into a surplus and reformed the state’s procurement process to help small businesses—he also enacted measures to lower energy costs, boost worker safety, and strengthen library public health.

Coffee & Condos: Navigating Condo Lending

10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. — Launch Workplaces — Lunch provided — Learn smart strategies for condo lending success with industry insights from a top lending expert.

Saints Row Pub Run

6-8 p.m. — Saints Row Brewing — Free entry — Enjoy a scenic 3-5 mile run followed by a refreshing pint with fellow running enthusiasts.

Charm Your Shoes Craft Workshop

10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. — Locally Crafted Workshop — Ticket required — Personalize your shoes with fun charms and embellishments to kick off the holiday weekend.

Sunday SIP

9 p.m. — Dave & Buster's Gaithersburg — 1/2 priced drinks for service industry professionals — Enjoy discounted drinks and a free Power Card for gaming fun.

Kentlands/Lakelands Group Run

7-8:30 p.m. — Lakelands Park — Free entry — Enjoy a community run through picturesque neighborhoods with designated pace groups.

Jubilee Bowling League

2-4 p.m. — Gaithersburg Bowling Alley — $20 per person — Enjoy bowling with a friendly league every Tuesday and Thursday.

Classic French Cordon Bleu Cooking Class

6-8 p.m. — Casey Community Center — Learn to make Chicken Cordon Bleu in a hands-on class with Chef Greg.

Jubilee Bowling League

2-4 p.m. — 1101 Clopper Rd Apt, Gaithersburg, MD — $20 per person — Engage in friendly competition with the Jubilee bowling league every Tuesday and Thursday.

5th Grade Night Out Celebration

4:30-8 p.m. — Gaithersburg Robertson Park Youth Center — Check local listing for cost — Celebrate the end of the year with fun activities for 5th graders transitioning to middle school.

Skateboarding Group Lesson

10 AM – 12 PM — Gaithersburg Skate Park — Registration required — Learn skateboarding skills in a supportive, skill-focused environment tailored for youth.