Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of June.
Good morning, Gaithersburg.
Despite scorching 100° weather, over 40+ people lined up outside Inferno Pizzeria Napoletana in Gaithersburg on Tuesday for a special Roman pizza pop-up; customers began queuing at about 4:30 p.m. to try Chef Tony Conte's thin, crispy pizza.
On June 10, at about 8 a.m., police responded near Veirs Mill and Newport Mill Roads to a collision where a silver Nissan Rogue turning left struck Vincent James Rizzo’s 2004 Yamaha — Rizzo later died on June 20 — and the driver and front-seat occupant suffered minor injuries.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services responded to a house fire on Rocking Horse Road in Rockville on Tuesday evening—firefighters encountered hazards from solar panels, batteries, and loose wiring while a portable generator charging lithium-ion batteries caused over $100,000 in damage and displaced one family.
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police Special Victims Investigations Division are asking for public help to locate 15-year-old Keondre Newman, who was last seen on Tuesday, June 24 at about 2 p.m. near Horn Point Drive and Great Seneca Highway in Gaithersburg and is 5 foot 10 inches tall, weighs 180 lb, has black hair and brown eyes, and was wearing a white t-shirt, gray jogger pants and a backpack.
At Gaithersburg’s Rio Lakefront, bronze statues of Fridolin the bear and Kimo the cat now share names, stories, and clues (the sculptures hold open books) that invite visitors to join a scavenger hunt for six lost items (a pocket watch, hat, suitcase, beehive, Dutch shoes and bag of popcorn).
Gaithersburg launched Build Gaithersburg 2040 to update its Master Plan by changing Land Use and Transportation Elements and inviting community input.
The project followed webinars on June 24 at 7 p.m. and June 25 at noon and will be featured at SummerFest on June 28 and Farmers’ Market on July 3 — residents are encouraged to review materials and share feedback with city staff.
Sportrock Falling & Commitment Gym Clinic
7 PM - 12 AM — Sportrock Climbing Centers — Minimum 4 students required — Master falling safely and committing to climbing moves in this comprehensive clinic.
Open House at Hidden Creek Community
3-8 p.m. — 20 Inkberry Circle — Free entry — Explore this spacious townhome in a family-friendly community with great amenities.
Sunday SIP
9 p.m. — Dave & Buster's Gaithersburg — 1/2 priced drinks and a FREE $10 Power Card for service industry professionals — Enjoy a fun night out with great drinks and gaming.
T. Swift Era Summer Camp
1-4 p.m. — Kidcreate Studio - Rockville — Check website for pricing — Immerse in creativity inspired by Taylor Swift's iconic music and style at this fun art camp for kids.
Teens Summer Pilates Workshops
12-1 p.m. — Integrative Health Recreation & Musu Wellness Coaching LLC — Free entry — Have fun while toning your muscles and improving your fitness in a social setting.
Saints Row Pub Run
6-8 p.m. — Saints Row Brewing — Free entry — Enjoy a scenic 3-5 mile run followed by pints and camaraderie with fellow runners.
Hepcat Hoodie Live Performance
5:30-11:30 p.m. — Beers & Cheers Too — Cost varies — Experience the vibrant sounds of Hepcat Hoodie, a musical duo evolving through local gigs.
STEM Forward Camp
10 AM – 12 PM — Casey Community Center — Pricing not specified — Engage young minds with a week of exciting STEM activities designed to entertain and educate.
Spirit Beats: Drumming for Fitness
1:45-2:30 p.m. — Benjamin Gaither Center — Contact for pricing — Experience a full-body cardio drumming workout to upbeat music for all fitness levels.
Chef JC's Handmade Fettucine Cooking Class
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Saints Row Brewing — Refunds up to 3 days before event — Learn to craft homemade fettucine and creamy mushroom sauce while enjoying delicious appetizers.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
Stay in the know, Gaithersburg.
Free, always. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.