Good morning, Gaithersburg.

A fundraiser has been launched for the Duarte family after a fire on Monday, Dec.

15 damaged their Aspen Hill home on Beaver Terrace and displaced four adults, one child & a dog with an estimated $400,000 in losses. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue said there were no injuries.

The Compound Fight House, a veteran-owned martial arts gym, has launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise $150,000 after receiving a 60-day eviction notice due to long-term flooding damage + the owner says the funds will cover disputed back rent and legal fees.

Montgomery County Public Schools celebrated 127 top scoring student winners from local SkillsUSA competitions held during the week of December 8 at Thomas Edison High School of Technology.

The events offered students real world experience plus opportunities from local business partners such as a meal and tour for culinary winners.

Montgomery County Public Schools began rolling out a new color-coded badge system to improve safety and speed identification during emergencies.

The system assigns blue for administrators, red for educators, purple for support staff, yellow for security, and white for contractors and volunteers — applied in every school building.

MCDOT announced winter holiday transit changes: Ride On, Metro and MARC trains will run on weekday schedules on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve while shifting to Sunday schedules on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day — county offices will open on Dec.

24 and 31 and close on Dec. 25 and Jan. 1.

A study by Zanes Law found that Maryland remains the toughest state for a driver’s license even after dropping parallel parking from tests in 2015 — new drivers must score at least 88% on the written exam — a fact that could affect Gaithersburg residents planning to take their road tests.

Game Days at D&B

11:00am — Dave & Buster's Gaithersburg — Special deals on wings — Score big with game day deals and enjoy a fun-filled gaming experience.

Saints Row Pub Run

6:15-8:00 p.m. — Saints Row Brewing — Free entry — Enjoy a scenic run through Gaithersburg followed by pints and camaraderie with fellow runners.

Comedy Night with Patrick Garrity

8-11 p.m. — Give a Hoot Comedy Club — Full La Mexicana menu available — Enjoy a night of sharp wit and hilarious stories from a seasoned comedian.

Gaithersburg Sports Card Pokémon Collectibles Show

9 a.m.-3 p.m. — Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center — $5 admission — Explore a variety of sports cards and collectibles from local dealers, featuring both vintage and modern items.

Ultimate Music Camp

9 a.m.–3 p.m. — Casey Community Center — Registration required — Explore piano, guitar, violin, and music through fun games and crafts.

Stand-Up Comedy with Shaun Eli

7 PM — Give a Hoot Comedy Club — Free parking available — Experience the comedic genius of Shaun Eli, America's smart comic sharing hilariously relatable stories.

Candy Craft Workshop

1-4 p.m. — Kidcreate Studio - Rockville — Check website for cost — Create a winter wonderland scene using candy art materials.

I Heart Sparkles Mini-Camp

9 AM – 3 PM — Kidcreate Studio - Rockville — Check local listings for pricing — Kids create shimmering projects filled with sparkles and glitter on a no school day!

Rebirth Christian Center iServe: Feed the Homeless

7-10 p.m. — 640 E Diamond Ave — Free entry — Come together to serve meals and support our local community's homeless population.

Game Days at D&B

11:00 a.m. — Dave & Buster's Gaithersburg — Special deals on wings — Score big with game day offers and fun for all ages.