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Gaithersburg
Monday, June 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Gaithersburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 2nd of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Onekick Martial Arts is opening its second location at 255 Kentlands Blvd in Gaithersburg, taking over the space where Charm City Run closed in January. The school will offer classes for kids, teens and adults to meet local demand for training + build confidence among students + strengthen community ties. The MoCo Show
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services responded to reports of smoke near Quince Orchard Road and I-270 on Sunday afternoon — firefighters accessed the scene through the Montgomery County Police impound lot on Metropolitan Grove Road to extinguish a fire at a homeless encampment. The MoCo Show
- ➤ On Saturday night at 8 p.m., a fire tanker rolled over while responding to a truck fire and crashed with a car on River Road in Potomac — both the tanker driver and the car driver were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, and the tanker driver was released on Sunday morning. WTOP
- ➤ Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services responded to a vehicle fire involving a plumbing box truck at around 2:15 p.m. on Sunday on Olney Laytonsville Road at Fieldcrest Road in Gaithersburg—HazMat crews attended to address potential hazards including lithium-ion batteries and oxygen tanks. The MoCo Show
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ More than 400 MCPS students were honored at Career Day at Bohrer Park in Gaithersburg for earning industry certifications and scholarships in Automotive Trades and IT Foundations programs. Local industry leaders provided awards and advice to help students launch successful careers. The MoCo Show
- ➤ Last week, Montgomery College hosted Governor Wes Moore at its Rockville Campus to announce that MHEC will award $1 million in grants to support new career pathways for displaced federal workers — including $100,000 for expanding the ACET Flex: From Feds to Eds program to fast-track teaching careers. The MoCo Show
- ➤ Fara Moskowitz was named the 2025 MCPS Middle School Counselor of the Year. An MCPS alumna who started at Stone Mill Elementary and worked at Gaithersburg Middle School and Robert Frost Middle School, she is celebrated for ensuring every student has a trusted adult—an effort that shapes her daily work in education. The MoCo Show
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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.
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Healthy Indian Cuisine Cooking Class
6-8 p.m. — Casey Community Center — Cost not specified — Discover the health benefits of Indian spices while enjoying delicious food preparations.
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Saints Row Brewing Weekly Pub Run
6-8 p.m. — Saints Row Brewing — Check for updates — Experience community vibes with local brews and good company every Friday.
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Saybrooke Community Yard Sale
8 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Saybrooke Community, Gaithersburg, MD — Free entry — Explore a variety of treasures from neighbors and enjoy a vibrant community atmosphere.
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Weekly Climbing Practice at Sportrock
10 a.m. — Sportrock Climbing Centers — Registration required — Practice climbing skills and enjoy a supportive community atmosphere.
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Mediterranean Culinary Experience at Alfredo's
10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. — Benjamin Gaither Center — Enjoy a delightful culinary journey with Mediterranean sampling from diverse cuisines.
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Brookside Gardens Butterfly Experience & Lunch
9:40 a.m.–3:00 p.m. — Benjamin Gaither Center — Ticket required — Discover dazzling live butterflies from around the world amidst vibrant floral displays.
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Joe Murray Live
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Beers & Cheers Too — Free entry — Enjoy live acoustic classic rock and more in a vibrant local venue.
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Munch & Chat - Travel
11 AM – 12 PM — Benjamin Gaither Center — Non-members pay a drop-in fee — Share tales of past travels with tea, coffee, and good conversation.
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Film at Eleven Band Performance
8-11 p.m. — Mayan Monkey Brewing Co. — Cost not specified — Enjoy an evening of live music with the Film at Eleven Band.
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