Good morning, Gaithersburg.

7-Eleven will take over the space at 10003 Fields Road in Gaithersburg when renovations begin in October—Taco Bar El Güero will move to Downtown Crown later that month as part of Seven & i Holdings' plan to modernize its convenience store network.

An inaccurate email sent on September 27 stated that the Pike & Rose Starbucks would close, but employees said the store was not scheduled to shut; five Montgomery County Starbucks locations will close later as part of a national restructuring plan.

High school football games in the D.C. area now have extra police presence after several recent incidents led officials to tighten security measures.

At Bowie High School, fans must pass metal detectors and buy tickets in advance—new rules limit entry to students only to keep everyone safe.

A new report from the Capital Area Food Bank shows that over 820000 people in Greater Washington are facing growing food insecurity as federal layoffs and rising costs force many families to cut back on meals.

Many households are also dipping into their savings (low-income families are hit hardest) because relief programs have not kept pace with inflation.

MCPS varsity volleyball teams played on Friday 9/26 — Magruder beat Blake 3—2, Watkins Mill beat Damascus 3—1, Wheaton beat Northwood 3—1, Walter Johnson beat B-CC 3—0, Whitman beat Quince Orchard 3—1, Springbrook beat Paint Branch 3—1, Richard Montgomery beat Einstein 3—0, Poolesville beat Seneca Valley 3—2 and Rockville beat Kennedy 3—0.

Kentlands/Lakelands Group Run

7-8:30 p.m. — Lakelands Park Pavilion — Free entry — Reviving the Monday night group run with 3- or 5-mile routes in a friendly atmosphere.

Paint Branch & Springbrook Cross Country Meet

5:30-9:30 p.m. — Gaithersburg High School — Free entry — Experience an exciting cross country meet featuring local high school teams.

Let's Draw, Paint, and Sculpt

9 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Kidcreate Studio - Rockville — Check website for pricing — A sensory class filled with hands-on art activities for young children and their caregivers.

Tween Night Craft Workshop

6-8 p.m. — Locally Crafted Workshop — Pizza provided — An evening of fun crafts and new friendships for tweens aged 9 to 12.

Skateboarding Group Lesson

10 AM – 12 PM — Gaithersburg Skate Park — Registration opens soon — Learn to skate with personalized instruction in a fun group setting.

Gaithersburg Sports Card Pokémon Collectibles Show

9 a.m.-3 p.m. — Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center — $5 admission, free for kids under 12 — Discover a treasure trove of vintage and modern sports cards, Pokémon collectibles, and memorabilia.

Monday Night Bowling

7-9 p.m. — Bowlero Gaithersburg — Cost varies — Enjoy a relaxed evening of bowling with friends and good times.

Fall-Themed Resin Art Workshop

6:30-8:00 p.m. — Locally Crafted Workshop — Ticket required — Create a stunning leaf-shaped resin art tray with a fall motif in this beginner-friendly class.

Galloping Gourmets at Vinny's Cafe

10:00 AM – 2:30 PM — Benjamin Gaither Center — Cost not specified — Experience authentic Italian cuisine made from scratch at Vinny's Cafe, a local gem for over 45 years.

Book Discussion - The Elegance of the Hedgehog

2:00 PM – 11:59 PM — Benjamin Gaither Center — Free entry — Engage with fellow readers in a meaningful discussion about Muriel Barbery's novel.