Good morning, Gaithersburg.

Gaithersburg will host the FOXES Children's Business Fair (Fostering Opportunities for Xceptional Entrepreneurial Stars) on Saturday, October 25 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Locally Crafted on 35 Grand Corner Avenue, where 40 young entrepreneurs will run booths to sell their original items and learn key business skills.

Robert (Bob) David Youngentob, the founding partner and executive chairman of Bethesda-based EYA, LLC, died on October 18 after battling cancer (at 64).

Funeral services are held today at Washington Hebrew Congregation in Washington, D.C. followed by interment at Garden of Remembrance Memorial Park in Clarksburg; he is survived by his wife Linda and daughters Lisa, Jamie, and Casey.

Spider Manor has returned to the Kentlands at 237 Little Quarry Road for its annual Halloween display during October.

Every night from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., carved pumpkins, dancing skeletons and giant spiders come to life in a show that supports a Make-A-Wish fundraiser in memory of Alek Nelson—visitors can donate by feeding the white pumpkin or scanning a QR code.

VisArts in Rockville is offering free collage workshops for furloughed federal employees at its Gibbs Street location to help ease the stress of the ongoing government shutdown—each session provides art supplies, instruction and a chance to be creative with up to 25 participants.

Upcoming workshops will be held on Oct. 27 and Nov. 3 at 10 a.m.

William H. Farquhar Middle School opened in 1968 and marked a shift for Montgomery County Public Schools in Olney by serving grades six through eight – its new model led nearly all junior highs in the county to become middle schools by the mid-1980s.

Montgomery County Office of Procurement will host its annual Procurement Fair on Nov.

5 at the Silver Spring Civic Building—providing workshops, panel discussions and vendor registration sessions for local, minority, veteran and women-owned businesses to learn about certification and future contracting opportunities. Local procurement offices will share additional insights to help vendors secure upcoming projects.

Montgomery County Department of Transportation announced that Ride On Route 19 will not serve bus stops on Dallas Avenue due to a Halloween Block Party on Oct.

31 from 4:30 to 9 p.m.—passengers should use stops at Dallas Avenue and Lanark Way instead.

The Montgomery County Council unanimously approved legislation today to create a community choice aggregator (CCA) that will let residents and small businesses access renewable electricity at stable prices.

Sponsored by Council President Kate Stewart, the measure assigns the Department of Environmental Protection to run the program and help the county meet its climate goals by 2035.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has urged the IMF to sell the Bretton Woods Recreation Center golf course in Germantown — a 286-acre site with an 18-hole course, clubhouse and other amenities — to sharpen its focus on global financial stability.

Local planning authorities and community groups are watching closely as a sale could affect traffic, the environment and tax revenue while the property stays open.

A report from the Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS® shows that in September, homes in Montgomery County and Washington, D.C. took longer to sell as inventory grew and buyers had more options.

In Montgomery County, median sold prices fell to $599,450 while in D.C. they rose to $680,000—marking a shift toward a more balanced market than last year.

Game Days at Dave & Buster's

11:00 a.m. — Dave & Buster's Gaithersburg — 10 wings for $10 — Score big with game day deals and enjoy a fun atmosphere.

Haunted House Keepsake Workshop

10:00 – 10:45 AM — Kidcreate Studio - Rockville — Registration required — Create spooky handprint ghosts and a keepsake haunted house picture with your child.

Skateboarding Group Lesson

10 AM – 12 PM — Gaithersburg Skate Park — Registration required — Learn new tricks and improve your skills in a tailored group setting.

Game Days at Dave & Buster's

11:00 a.m. — Dave & Buster's Gaithersburg — Special deals on wings — Experience game day excitement with food deals and fun activities.

Kentlands/Lakelands Group Run

7-8:30 p.m. — Lakelands Park Pavilion — Free entry — Enjoy a community group run through the beautiful Lakelands and Kentlands neighborhoods.

Halloween Boo Bash at Dave & Buster's

4-7 p.m. — Dave & Buster's Gaithersburg — $14.99 — Celebrate Halloween with family-friendly activities, crafts, and games in a safe environment.

The Upcounty Hub Five-Year Anniversary Gala

6-9 p.m. — Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center — Tickets available — Celebrate 5 years of community impact with dinner, live entertainment, and inspiring stories.

Halloween Pint Night!

6-8 p.m. — Dogfish Head Alehouse — Family-friendly fun — Enjoy spooky decorations and themed cocktails at a festive Halloween gathering.

Montgomery County Career Firefighters Gala

6-11:30 p.m. — Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center — Celebrate the heroes of our community with an evening of food, music, and heartfelt tributes.

2025 Fall Mini Sessions

2:30-6 p.m. — Bohrer Park — $75 — Capture cozy fall memories with beautiful portraits in stunning autumn hues.