Good morning, Gaithersburg.

A Gaithersburg man won a $50,000 prize on a Bonus Bingo X20 scratch-off ticket purchased at Lake Forest Exxon on North Frederick Avenue and claimed his win May 22 — he said he will use the money to pay off bills and save while continuing to play.

At an annual event hosted by Lead ‘Em Up on May 23, student-athletes were recognized for leadership, and four from Montgomery County (Kai Cooper, Nolan Ross, Justine Gumucio, and Jalen Marshall) earned free Chick-fil-A for a year.

Coaches had a two-week window to nominate winners from over 40,000 participants.

Firefighters and paramedics visited 5-year-old Gibson Rivera Theimer in the hospital on May 22 as he recovers from a severe lawn mower accident on May 10 in Olney—his right leg was badly hurt and more than $57,000 has been raised to aid his recovery.

Montgomery County Police Department warned residents that fraudsters—using AI-generated voices to impersonate family members—called and tried to convince individuals to send money, so officials urged verifying the caller's identity with personal details.

A federal jury convicted a Virginia man and a Montgomery County woman of conspiracy to commit wire and mail fraud and money laundering for defrauding a nonprofit focused on global public health by billing for work that was never performed — they face up to 20 years in prison when sentenced on Aug. 7.

On May 19, the Montgomery County Public Schools Educational Foundation awarded nearly 200 scholarships totaling $2 million, including $10,000 awards for 170 high-achieving seniors from 24 high schools.

The Evening of Excellence celebration recognized students for leadership, community service, and financial need.

Montgomery County's African American Health Program will host its 11th Annual AAHP Community Day on May 31 at the Bioscience Education Center in Germantown, where free health screenings, workshops and youth activities are available for all residents.

A pre-event walk starts at 8 a.m. and the event runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.—it will also offer mental health, employment and food services—partnered with local organizations.

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.

Weekly Climbing Practice at Sportrock

10 a.m. — Sportrock Climbing Centers — Free entry — Connect with fellow climbers at this community training session.

Kentlands/Lakelands Group Run

7-8:30 p.m. — Lakelands Park — Free entry — Revitalizing Monday night runs through scenic neighborhoods with group pacing for all levels.

Virtual Tour of Senior Living Options

9 AM - 7 PM — Griswold Home Care for Silver Spring & Montgomery County North — Free entry — Explore top-rated senior living communities and their exceptional amenities.