Good morning, Gaithersburg.

Goodwill Donation Express opened at 58 Market St.—it now accepts household goods, apparel, electronics, and housewares while offering a small selection of books.

The drop-off point supports local programs that provide jobs, job training, and education to residents.

Cinnabon is celebrating its 40th anniversary by offering its Classic Cinnamon Roll for $1.25—the same price as in 1985—to Cinnabon Rewards members, with the offer available August 22 from 12 to 4 p.m. at local locations including Gaithersburg’s Rio Lakefront, Westfield Montgomery and Westfield Wheaton.

A teenage boy was shot on Monday in the Fairland area near White Oak when a suspect approached him and a friend on a footpath and fired a shot in his thigh before fleeing, police said—officers applied a tourniquet and took him to a hospital where his injuries were not life-threatening and no suspect has been identified.

Montgomery College was ranked the top community college in Maryland and 17th nationally in WalletHub’s 2025 Best and Worst Community Colleges study (which evaluated more than 650 institutions) today.

The ranking shows its strong commitment to affordable education as families face rising costs.

Maryland Attorney General Anthony G.

Brown joined a coalition of 17 state attorneys general and city officials on August 12 to oppose the EPA’s plan to repeal the 2024 Mercury and Air Toxics Standards — saying that reverting to the 2012 rules would harm public health and the environment.

WorkSource Montgomery will open a center for displaced federal workers in the fall at its Wheaton American Job Center on Georgia Ave to offer career coaching, resume writing, job search support and financial counseling.

The center will help nearly 55,000 county residents and contractors shift from federal jobs — a response to ongoing changes in the regional workforce.

A local sports medicine physician warns that aggressive stretching seen on TikTok may cause muscle and joint injuries if done without a proper warmup — she advises starting with gentle exercises and gradually increasing intensity to safely improve flexibility.

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.

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.

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.

Volunteer Stream Walk Training

5:30-6:30 p.m. — 800 Rabbitt Rd — Free entry — Learn how to lead stream walks and help keep local waterways thriving.

Vendor Happy Hour Mixer

5-7 p.m. — 620 Perry Parkway Parking — Complimentary drinks and light bites — Mix, mingle, and grow your network in a relaxed atmosphere.

Lotería Game

11:15 a.m. — Benjamin Gaither Center — Free entry — Enjoy a lively game of traditional Mexican Lotería with colorful picture cards.

Senior Information & Assistance

10:30 AM – 3:30 PM — Benjamin Gaither Center — Appointment required — Get help with senior housing, financial aid, and Medicare from local experts.

King Plaid LIVE at the Rio Lakefront

6 PM – 12 AM — rio — Enjoy food and drinks by the water as King Plaid brings the 90s pop-rock classics to life.

Bingo Event

10-11:30 a.m. — Benjamin Gaither Center — Registration required — Enjoy multiple rounds of Bingo with chances to win prizes and light refreshments.

Bel Cantanti Opera Benefit Concert

3-5:30 p.m. — Rosborough Cultural Arts and Wellness Center — Free entry — Enjoy a delightful afternoon of music and dance featuring acclaimed opera singers and dancers.