Good morning, Gaithersburg.

Maryland State Police will join National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug.

4 at the Cider Mill Apartment Complex (18205 Lost Knife Circle) in Gaithersburg from 4 to 6:30 p.m. as part of a community initiative with family-friendly activities.

A Gaithersburg woman won $77,777 from a $10 scratch-off ticket purchased at Brighton Beer & Wine at 225 Muddy Branch Road on July 29; she plans to use her prize for home improvements while the store earned a $777 bonus.

DJ, a 6-year-old autistic child, was reported missing on Monday, Jul.

20 at 1:17 p.m. in Wheaton+ police quickly located him after a tip from a Good Samaritan and safely reunited him with his family.

Montgomery Parks hosts Bigfoot Bonanza this weekend at Little Bennett Campground in Clarksburg, marking 30 years since an 8-foot Bigfoot sighting; the event features crafts + tracking hikes + laser tag, and campsites and cabins remain available for reservations.

The Vien An Buddhist Association will host a grand opening for the new Vien An Buddhist Temple in Silver Spring this weekend.

On Sept. 19, Montgomery County police officers and community teams will sample chili and compete for Best Chili at the family-friendly Heat for Heroes Chili Cook-Off.

Persiano Gallery will reopen at 201 Ellington Blvd in Downtown Crown on Sept.

1 following the recent closure of The Container Store. The returning retailer offers furniture, rugs, artwork, and interior design services with free one-hour consultations (adding to its Rockville and Hagerstown locations).

Kalahari Resorts and Conventions will open its new $900 million, 175,000 sqft indoor water park resort on Nov.

12 in Spotsylvania County (80 miles from Montgomery County) to offer a nearby family getaway.

Maryland Tax‑Free Week will run Aug.

9-15 and will let shoppers buy eligible clothing, footwear (up to $100 per item) and backpacks with the first $40 tax exempt. The event aims to help families save on back-to-school essentials while boosting local retail.

MCPS retired its countywide back-to-school fair and will host six regional events on Aug.

22 in local neighborhoods, providing school supplies, health care info+ support with morning and afternoon blocks for working and transit-dependent families.

Maryland Governor Wes Moore offered incoming freshmen affected by Howard University’s tuition issues fast admission to any of 12 University System of Maryland schools and an $800 deposit credit.

Students were urged to contact the Maryland Higher Education Commission, and over 200 have been reinstated while nearly 300 remain unenrolled.

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.

G-Corps Community Service Program

8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. — Gaithersburg Youth Center in Olde Towne — Earn up to 25 SSL hours — Engage in community service activities including stream clean-ups and food preparation.