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Gaithersburg
Tuesday, August 5th, 2025
Good morning, Gaithersburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A Gaithersburg woman won $30,000 on a $3 Loteria scratch-off after buying her ticket at Germantown Wine and Beer on Frederick Road on August 1 at Maryland Lottery headquarters. She said the win offers a chance for a financial reset and a fancy dinner (share of the news kept limited to her sister). The MoCo Show
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services responded to a reported vehicle fire at Shell station at 7620 Lindbergh Drive where employees had already extinguished a work truck—no injuries were reported. The MoCo Show
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Detectives from Montgomery County Police Special Victims Investigations Division are asking for help finding missing children Wise Da’Science Dickerson and Linyia Fields — Dickerson is 10 and wore a dark blue shirt with black pants while Fields is 13 and wore a pink shirt with blue jeans — who were last seen near Feathertree Way and Christopher Avenue in Montgomery Village. They said anyone with information should call the police Non-Emergency hotline at 301 279 8000. The MoCo Show
- ➤ Detectives from the Montgomery County Police Special Victims Investigations Division are asking the public for help locating missing 16-year-old Serenity Rush who was last seen on July 21 at 5 p.m. on Medical Center Drive in Rockville and is 5 feet 3 inches tall, weighs 120 lbs, has black hair and brown eyes, and was wearing a beige jacket and black shorts. The MoCo Show
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery County Council will hold public hearings in September on the University Boulevard Corridor Plan and a proposed bikeway parking ban. The UBC hearings are set for Sept. 10 and Sept. 16 at 7 p.m. (at Montgomery Blair High School Auditorium and the Council Office Building) while the bikeway hearing is scheduled for Sept. 30 at 1:30 p.m. (sign-ups close Sept. 29 at 2 p.m.). The MoCo Show
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Tari Kandemiri — known as Official Lax Girl — visited MOCO Lacrosse campers at White Oak Community and Recreation Center on Friday to share her lacrosse experience. Born in Zimbabwe and a Nike Lacrosse Athlete who played in the Lisboa Lacrosse Cup with the USA All Stars, she aims to show local youth that success in the sport is within reach. Montgomery Community Media
- ➤ Montgomery County native Katie Feeney was hired by ESPN as a Sports & Lifestyle Content Creator on August 4. She will appear on weekly ESPN shows such as Sunday NFL Countdown, Monday Night Countdown and College GameDay—her 14 million followers and strong local roots from Sherwood High School highlight her unique background. The MoCo Show
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Canasta Lessons with Annette Thompson
1-3 p.m. — Benjamin Gaither Center — Free for members / $3 for nonmembers — Learn the classic card game Canasta with expert guidance.
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RCC Annual Back to School Bash
5-8 p.m. — 640 E Diamond Ave — Free school supplies — Celebrate the end of summer with games, music, and fun as the new school year kicks off.
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Gaithersburg Sports Card and Pokémon Collectibles Show
9 a.m.-3 p.m. — Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center — $5 admission, free for kids 12 & under — Dive into a treasure trove of sports and collectible cards from local dealers.
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