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Gaithersburg
Tuesday, August 19th, 2025
Good morning, Gaithersburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services responded to a vehicle fire on Midcounty Highway near Goshen Road at 11 a.m., quickly extinguishing the blaze, blocking some lanes, and reporting no injuries. The MoCo Show
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Derwood man, Daniel Paul Shay, aged 60, was charged with murder in the first degree after his mother, Victoria Ellen Shay, aged 81, was found dead following a missing report on Friday and his roommate Dwayne Anthony Embrey, aged 59, was charged as accessory after investigators located her body near Route 124 — Brink Road in Laytonsville. Montgomery Community Media
- ➤ Detectives with Montgomery County PD Special Victims Investigations are asking for help to find 17-year-old Alexander Wallace, who was last seen on August 16 at about 1 p.m. in the 1000 block of Copperstone Ct in Rockville, with details (5'5", 190 lbs, black hair, brown eyes, grey top, black pants) available; anyone with information is urged to call Montgomery County Police Non-Emergency (301) 279-8000. The MoCo Show
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ This fall, Montgomery County will offer $10 bike and e-scooter classes where adults learn to ride at sites including Gaithersburg—Rockville and Bethesda with bikes and helmets provided free. The sessions run from September through mid-November and are limited to 25 participants for residents aged 18 and older. Montgomery Community Media
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Summer Restaurant Week—presented by RAMW—began August 18th and ends August 24th, offering locals special prix-fixe menus and cocktail pairings at area restaurants like The Melting Pot in Gaithersburg while urging diners to reserve seats early. The MoCo Show
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Lotería Game
11:15 a.m. — Benjamin Gaither Center — Free entry — Enjoy a lively game of traditional Mexican Lotería with colorful picture cards.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Basic English Conversation
12:30-1:20 p.m. — Benjamin Gaither Center — Free — Enhance your English skills through fun activities in a supportive atmosphere.
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Introduction to Jin Shin Jyutsu
11:00 AM — Benjamin Gaither Center — Free entry — Explore the gentle power of an ancient Japanese healing art that promotes wellness through light touch.
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Bragging Isn't Branding
2-4 p.m. — 9801 Washingtonian Blvd, Gaithersburg, MD — Free entry — Explore effective strategies for building a genuine brand that connects with your audience.
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Camp Out Sensory Play
10:00 – 10:45 AM — Kidcreate Studio - Rockville — Cost info not provided — Dive into a campout-themed sensory adventure with s'mores and play stations for toddlers and caregivers.
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Saints Row Pub Run
6-8 p.m. — Saints Row Brewing — Free entry — Enjoy a 3-5 mile run through Gaithersburg followed by relaxation and pints with fellow runners.
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