Good morning, Gaithersburg.

Gaithersburg’s 32nd Annual Oktoberfest returns on Sunday, October 12 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. in Kentlands where thousands will enjoy live Bavarian music, food, and artisan vendors + family fun, and some local streets will be closed from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. +

Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce announced its 2025 Business Award winners including Aprio, Giant Food, F.O.

Day Co., X-energy, Maryland Department of Labor, Olney Theatre Center, David McNairy of Dabos Inc and Liatris. The winners will be honored at an awards dinner on November 12 at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center — 600 guests are expected to attend.

Gaithersburg High School alumna Jodie Turner-Smith stars as Athena in Disney’s Tron: Ares, which will release in theaters on October 10—she moved to Gaithersburg in 1996 from England and was once voted 'Most Likely to Succeed' by her classmates.

Starting with the Class of 2026, all MCPS high school graduations will be held at UMBC — a change made to provide a comfortable indoor setting and reduce costs, with transportation details to be shared soon.

Maryland announced today a no interest $700 loan program for essential federal employees who worked without pay during the shutdown if it lasts through Oct.

15. Applicants must show proof of Maryland residency and federal status, and they will repay the loan 45 days after the shutdown ends — a measure to ease financial hardship.

AdventistHealthCare is preparing for a government shutdown by tracking spending and tests—delayed Medicare and Medicaid payments may cause cash flow problems.

Dr. Patsy McNeil said patients will still get needed care and she urged the community to get flu shots as vaccination rates fall.

The Montgomery County Sports Advisory Committee is accepting nominations until Oct.

31 for the Unsung Sports Hero Award—an honor for local individuals and groups expanding sports access. Award winners will be recognized on April 26 at the Montgomery County Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony—held in Silver Spring.

Quince Orchard Cougars beat Churchill 34-13 in Potomac to record their 18th straight win and move to a 5-0 record.

Quarterback Will Drakeford threw for 134 yards and three touchdowns as Churchill will regroup on Thursday in Gaithersburg.

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.

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.

Mini Makers Fall Preschool Workshop

9:30-11:00 a.m. — Locally Crafted Workshop — $20 per child and adult, $12 each additional child — Engage in creative sensory play and craft projects with your little ones.

STEM Family Sundays at iFLY Washington DC

3:30-6 p.m. — iFLY Indoor Skydiving- Montgomery — Affordable packages available — Experience the thrill of indoor skydiving while learning STEM concepts in a fun, family-friendly environment.

Monday Night Bowling

7-9 p.m. — Lucky Strike Gaithersburg — $ — Enjoy a fun-filled evening of bowling with friends and a relaxed atmosphere.

Damn Yankees Musical Performance

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Benjamin Gaither Center — Cost info not provided — Experience a beloved baseball-themed musical revitalized for a new audience.

CCACC Computer Tech Training

9:30-10:45 a.m. — Benjamin Gaither Center — Free entry — Gain essential computer skills in a supportive environment tailored for seniors.

Game Days at Dave & Buster's

11:00 a.m. — Dave and Buster's Gaithersburg — Cost of wings at $10 — Score big with game day deals and wing specials.

Saints Row Pub Run

6:15-8 p.m. — Saints Row Brewing — No cost — Enjoy a friendly run followed by refreshing pints with fellow running enthusiasts.

Casey's Boo Bash

10 AM – 12 PM — Casey Community Center — Free entry — A spook-tacular family Halloween party full of magic and mischief awaits for all ghouls and goblins.