Good morning, Gaithersburg.

Montgomery Parks is now permitting Class 1 pedal-assist e-bikes (up to 20 mph when pedaling) and adaptive mountain bikes on select natural trails to boost safe outdoor recreation.

Trail users must ride cautiously, yield for pedestrians, and follow posted trail rules.

China Taste (155 Rollins Ave) closed permanently after more than three decades serving residents, with final meals served earlier this month; the owners retired rather than renew their lease and a recorded message now welcomes callers.

Fish Taco has started a limited soft opening at 12117 Darnestown Road in The Shops of Potomac Valley, offering diners a free menu item during select lunch and dinner service on Monday and Tuesday.

The family-owned restaurant will hold its official grand opening on Wednesday, July 1 with full hours.

Governor Wes Moore and First Lady Dawn Moore hosted a #ReadMoreMaryland event at Government House on Saturday, June 27.

Nearly 100 Maryland students, including some from Montgomery County (via Empowering the Ages), joined story time, gathered books, and learned about summer reading resources.

WalletHub's report on education rankings finds the Washington metro area, including Montgomery County, ranked fourth overall (81.93 overall score) among 150 largest MSAs; however, the region ranked 36th for educational quality, indicating ongoing disparities.

Maryland will invest $96 million in school mental-health services for over 200,000 students statewide, including Montgomery County, next school year.

Lt. Gov. Miller announced the funding Friday at the State House to expand counseling, crisis intervention, and substance-abuse prevention programs.

Temperatures will hit triple-digit levels midweek as a heat dome settles over the DC region—forecasted to reach up to 112 degrees from Wednesday through Friday—with meteorologist Mark Peña advising residents to stay hydrated amid potentially record-breaking heat.

Governor Wes Moore announced the Maryland SUN Bucks program to help feed children during summer, providing $40 per child monthly through programs like SNAP and Medicaid; families not automatically enrolled can apply online.

The program runs from June through August.

Plans for Tatte Bakery & Cafe to open in Kentlands have been canceled, and the former Buca di Beppo space at 112 Kentlands Blvd will not host the café.

Mattress Warehouse will still occupy half the building while a different bakery has signed on for the remaining space.

Comedy Meets Jazz

7-9:30 p.m. — Mayan Monkey Brewing Co. — Free entry — Enjoy a night of sharp comedy and beautiful jazz with talented performers.

Gaithersburg Independence Day Celebration

7 p.m. — Bohrer Park — Free entry — Celebrate Independence Day with fireworks and a lively concert in Gaithersburg.

Marvelous Masters on Canvas Summer Camp

All day — Kidcreate Studio - Rockville — Tuition required — Unleash creativity by recreating famous works of art inspired by Van Gogh, Monet, and Picasso.

Summer Bracelet Stack Open Studio Workshop

10 AM – 2 PM — Locally Crafted Workshop — All-you-can-craft ticket — Create the perfect summer bracelet stack with friends and family.

Tween Crafternoon Workshop

4-6 p.m. — Locally Crafted Workshop — Drop-off event — Craft, snack, and make new friends in a creative afternoon.

Lash OUT Press ON - Press on Nails Pop Up

9 AM - 3 PM — Amazing Lash Studio — Free entry — Explore custom press-on nails and lash services while enjoying a day of Y2K-inspired beauty fun.

Family Fishing Day with YFL

9 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Izaak Walton League of America — Free entry — Fun-filled family fishing experience perfect for all ages.

Cars & Coffee Gaithersburg

8-10 a.m. — Rio Lakefront — Free entry — Come enjoy classic cars and great coffee at this monthly local meet-up.

Color Explosion Summer Camp

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Locally Crafted Workshop — Cost of registration — A week of vibrant crafting focused on color theory and creative projects for ages 7 to 12.

BYOP Crafting Night

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Locally Crafted Workshop — Free entry — Spend a fun evening crafting alongside fellow enthusiasts with your own projects.