Good morning, Gaithersburg.

A Montgomery County nonprofit is planning to distribute Thanksgiving meals for 30,000 families this weekend to help households affected by a hunger crisis (meals will be available from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at 4924 Wyaconda Road in North Bethesda).

The organization has been receiving 40 to 50 new emergency calls daily and urges donations to support its efforts.

The restaurant Maman Joon opened its doors yesterday at 15780 Shady Grove Road in Gaithersburg, serving Persian cuisine with kabobs, rice, stews, and vegetarian dishes made from traditional family recipes — marking its second MoCo location after debuting in Olney in 2023.

Maryland and AstraZeneca announced a $2 billion expansion to upgrade a Frederick facility and build a new Gaithersburg clinical site—supporting an estimated 2,600 jobs and strengthening the U.S. medicine supply chain with enhanced capacity expected by 2029.

A Germantown woman won $50,000 on Nov.

18 after buying a Bonus Match 5 lottery ticket at AC&T Mart in Hagerstown—she discovered her win using the lottery app and now plans to start fresh while the store earned a $500 bonus for the sale.

Montgomery County Public Schools updated its boundary study, secondary programs analysis and regional models at a Board meeting on Nov 20 to improve local access to academic opportunities.

The district gathered feedback from over 12,000 survey responses and 3,000 virtual participants—new boundary options will be released after Thanksgiving—ensuring students can learn closer to home.

Parents and students at a Montgomery County school board meeting raised concerns about using the new Crown High School for Gaithersburg students and about safety issues including a failing fire alarm system and mold in older schools.

The board approved Superintendent Taylor’s capital plan, and decisions like Crown High School’s use will be finalized in March—next steps involve submitting the plan to county leaders for budget review.

Montgomery County announced changes to holiday transit that will affect commuters on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov.

27. MCDOT offices and TRiPS stores will be closed, Ride On services will run on a Sunday schedule, and public parking will be free on Nov. 28 — Metrorail, MARC, and Metrobus will operate on modified schedules.

Montgomery County officials and local leaders will gather Monday, Nov.

24 to kick off a new partnership with WRS Inc. Real Estate Investments to relocate and upgrade the Lakeforest Transit Center—an early step toward turning the former Lakeforest Mall into a mixed-use community. The press conference will run from noon to 1 p.m. at 9670 Lost Knife Road in Gaithersburg and will feature remarks from County Executive Marc Elrich, Delegate Julie Palakovich Carr, Councilmember Sidney Katz, Mayor Jud Ashman, and other local leaders.

Game Days at Dave & Buster's

11:00 a.m. — Dave & Buster's Gaithersburg — Game day deals available — Score big with 10 wings for $10 during Game Days.

Fall Frenzy by Student Union

1-5 p.m. — Activity Center at Bohrer Park — Registration required — Engage in sports, crafts, and fun with food and raffles at this vibrant community event for teens.

Authentic Pad Thai Cooking Class

6:30-9:00 p.m. — Saints Row Brewing — Cost not specified — Dive into the art of making Pad Thai and learn about its 15 essential ingredients.

Game Days at Dave & Buster's

11:00 a.m. — Dave & Buster's Gaithersburg — Special deals on wings — Score big with game day deals at Dave & Buster's.

Saints Row Pub Run

6:15-8 p.m. — Saints Row Brewing — Free entry — Enjoy a scenic 3-5 mile run followed by some pints and great company with fellow runners.

Dinomania Weekly Class for Young Dino Enthusiasts

9:30-10:15 a.m. — Kidcreate Studio - Rockville — Cost varies — A delightful class for little ones to learn about dinosaurs while creating art inspired by their favorite extinct creatures.

Game Days at D&B

11:00 a.m. — Dave & Buster's - Gaithersburg — Enjoy game day deals — Score big with 10 wings for $10.

Kentlands/Lakelands Weekly Group Run

7-8:30 p.m. — Lakelands Park Soccer Fields — Free entry — Enjoy a scenic group run through the Lakelands and Kentlands neighborhoods with pace options.

Lunch & Learn: Understanding Medical Wigs

5-7:30 p.m. — 12 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD — $25 — Discover the essentials of medical wigs while enjoying a delicious lunch and hands-on experience.

Mosaic Holiday Ornaments Craft Workshop

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Locally Crafted Workshop — Cost info not specified — Create two unique mosaic holiday ornaments in this festive DIY session.