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Gaithersburg
Monday, September 29th, 2025
Good morning, Gaithersburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 29th of September.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ At Ocean’s Calling festival in Ocean City, headliner O.A.R. celebrated Montgomery County with a stage backdrop styled like a Maryland license plate—reflecting the band’s high school roots in Rockville, which turned the set into a hometown reunion for local fans. The tribute honored the band's connection to the area during the three-day event. The MoCo Show
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hundreds of new Maryland laws will take effect Oct. 1 and change driving rules, cannabis production, criminal justice procedures, parole criteria, and drug disposal methods+ the changes include automated speed tickets from state cameras and a new option on driver IDs for non-apparent disabilities, all aimed at improving public safety and legal clarity statewide. WTOP
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Mayan Monkey opened last year at 227 E. Diamond Avenue in Gaithersburg in the former Growlers location and has quickly become known for its creative Mexican cuisine. A local reviewer said the steak tacos stand out because a special bone marrow gives the marinated flank steak extra flavor—making them a must-try for fans of quality tacos. The MoCo Show
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Bethesda native Josh Pitsenberger rushed for 142 yards and scored three touchdowns on 28 carries in Yale's 41 to 24 win on Saturday—he tallied six touchdowns in his first two games and has emerged as a standout player. The MoCo Show
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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.
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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.
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Sweetly Pink Sensory Play
10:00 – 10:45 AM — Kidcreate Studio - Rockville — Check website for pricing — Explore a delightful sensory world designed for young children with imaginative pink-themed activities.
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Skateboarding Group Lesson
10 AM – 12 PM — Gaithersburg Skate Park — Registration opens soon — Learn to skate with personalized instruction in a fun group setting.
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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.
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Monday Night Bowling
7-9 p.m. — Bowlero Gaithersburg — Cost varies — Enjoy a relaxed evening of bowling with friends and good times.
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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.
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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.
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Saints Row Pub Run
6:15-8:00 p.m. — Saints Row Brewing — Free entry — Enjoy a community running event followed by pints with fellow enthusiasts.
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ALIGN, RUN, RESTORE at Lululemon Gaithersburg
9-11 a.m. — lululemon — Free entry — Activate your muscles with a warm-up, 5k run, and cool-down led by store ambassadors in a community-focused event.
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