Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 21st of July.
Good morning, Gaithersburg.
Montgomery County’s Humane Society has six dogs available for adoption with unique stories waiting for a forever home.
More details about each dog and the adoption process are online (visit the shelter’s website for full profiles).
On July 18, Montgomery County baseball teams including Bethesda Big Train, Gaithersburg Giants, Olney Cropdusters and Silver Spring-Takoma Thunderbolts collected 1,857 pounds of food at Giant stores for Manna Food Center — an effort that supports growing food assistance amid rising costs.
Wushiland Boba is launching its first Maryland outlet at 12266E Rockville Pike in Federal Plaza, Rockville.
The Taiwanese tea chain will start its soft opening (taking over the former Tiger Sugar space) on Wednesday, July 29.
After losing his job at the Department of Homeland Security, Denyzio Laboy from Boyds started the Organization National Indigenous Taína Americana to educate locals about indigenous heritage.
He partnered with The Charles Koiner Conservancy for Urban Farming, and Montgomery County Council recognized his tribe’s legacy to help preserve their history.
Parents challenged MCPS’s decision to relocate Wootton High (which they view as a school closure) and the appeal is now with the Office of Administrative Hearings for review.
The relocation to Crown High in Gaithersburg is set for fall 2027.
Maryland shoppers are turning from supermarket produce to local farm stands amid Cyclospora concerns after the FDA retracted its finding linking imported lettuce to the outbreak & local growers are seeing a surge in business.
Montgomery County officials will host the annual Farm Tour this weekend to boost local agriculture.
Resin Art Tray Table Craft Workshop
6:30-8:00 p.m. — Locally Crafted Workshop — Ticket required — Create your own ocean-themed or abstract resin art tray table in this beginner-friendly workshop.
Date with a Dino for Little Artists
9:30 – 10:15 AM — Kidcreate Studio - Rockville — Check website for pricing — A fun dinosaur art class where kids can create amazing dino-themed art.
Sunday SIP for Industry Professionals
9 p.m. — Dave & Buster's Gaithersburg — Half-priced drinks & free power card for service industry workers — Celebrate your hard work with great deals every Sunday night.
Kentlands/Lakelands Group Run
7-8:30 p.m. — Lakelands Park Soccer Fields — Free entry — Participate in the weekly group run through the scenic neighborhoods of Lakelands and Kentlands.
Kids Eat Free! Monthly Kids Night
5-10 p.m. — Dogfish Head Alehouse — Kids 12 and under eat free with adult entrée — Enjoy a fun family night out with crafts and delicious meals.
FTG's Mid-Summer Heat - Relief
4-7 p.m. — Coastal Flats — Free entry — Beat the heat with cold cocktails, beer, wine, food, and fun at this summer happy hour.
Kids Baking Class: Sugar Skills at Casey Community Center
5:00 – 6:30 PM — Casey Community Center — Registration not yet open — Young chefs learn to bake brownies and blondies while gaining essential kitchen skills.
C is for Cookie Creative Workshop
9:30 – 10:15 AM — Kidcreate Studio - Rockville — Cost varies — Enjoy a fun, hands-on art session inspired by Cookie Monster for kids ages 18 months to 6 years.
Fiber Frenzy Summer Camp
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Locally Crafted Workshop — Registration required — Immerse kids in fun fiber-art crafts like crochet and cross stitch at this creative summer camp.
Synergy Dance Fitness
7-8 p.m. — Casey Community Center — Fee required — Enjoy high-energy choreography set to a diverse range of global music styles.
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