Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of August.
Good morning, Gaithersburg.
Detectives from Montgomery County Police Special Victims Investigations Division are asking the public for help to find Keilin Castro, a 17-year-old who went missing on July 30 at 3:00 p.m. from the 2000 block of Glenallan Avenue in Glenmont, reported as 4 foot 11 inch tall and weighing 115 lbs with brown hair with blonde highlights while wearing a white dress and white sandals, and anyone with information should call Montgomery County Police Non-Emergency at 301-279-8000.
Law enforcement closed a decades-old case when DNA advances linked Giles Daniel Warrick—known as the Potomac River Rapist—to 10 sexual assaults and one murder in Montgomery County and Washington between 1991 and 1998, with Warrick arrested in 2019 and later dying in custody.
Montgomery County Public Schools will hold a full-day Student Transition Day on August 25 to help students entering Kindergarten, Grade 3 at intermediate schools, Grade 6, Grade 9, or transferring schools adjust to new environments before school officially starts on August 26.
Buses will run on the regular first-day schedule and lunch will be available for purchase (individual schools will provide before and aftercare details).
A Maryland veteran who served in Iraq and Afghanistan died days after visiting urgent care for strep throat, and doctors did not ask about his military service which might have revealed a treatable heart condition.
His death led to Maryland passing a law that requires healthcare providers to ask if patients have served — a measure driven by local lawmakers and his widow to help prevent similar losses.
Montgomery County officials alert residents that federal tax credits for electric vehicles will end earlier than expected under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed on July 4.
Buyers must take delivery by September 30 to receive up to $7,500 for new EVs and $4,000 for used ones — the credit for EV charging equipment will be available until June 30.
Beaded Fish Craft Workshop
12:30-2:30 p.m. — Locally Crafted Workshop — Materials included — Create whimsical beaded fish charms for your accessories this summer.
G-Corps - Community Service Session
8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. — Gaithersburg Youth Center in Olde Towne — Free — Engage in community service projects while earning SSL hours and making a difference.
NARI After 5 Networking Event
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Maryland Carpet & Tile — Free for members, non-members welcome — Network over drinks and hors d'oeuvres with industry professionals.
Craft Your Room Mini-Camp for Tweens and Teens
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Locally Crafted Workshop — Cost not specified — Creative camp for youngsters to design personalized room decor like garlands and wall hangings.
O'McPub Band Performance
7-11 p.m. — Montgomery County Fair — Free entry — Experience the vibrant sounds of the O'McPub Band bringing lively Irish tunes to the fair.
Let's Talk Wellness & Coping
1-4 p.m. — Locally Crafted Workshop — $65 before July 31st — Engage in an interactive experience focused on mental health, self-care, and essential oil blending.
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
2-3:30 p.m. — Gaithersburg Arts Barn — $45 — Enjoy a hilarious Tony award-winning musical filled with spelling, singing, and audience participation.
Basic English Conversation
12:30-1:20 p.m. — Benjamin Gaither Center — Free — Build your English speaking and writing skills with games, puzzles, and more in a supportive environment.
Canasta Lessons with Annette Thompson
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Benjamin Gaither Center — Free for members/$3 for nonmembers — Learn the classic card game Canasta with experienced instructor Annette Thompson.
O'McPub Band Concert
7-11 p.m. — Montgomery County Fair — Free entry — Enjoy lively Irish pub tunes and Celtic-inspired folk music from the O'McPub Band.
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