Good morning, Gaithersburg.

Toys for Tots in Montgomery County is short of donations this holiday season, and they need toys for teens and adults with special needs.

Donors can drop off contributions at a temporary warehouse on 8569 Atlas Drive until Monday, Dec. 22, with a fundraiser in Burtonsville Friday from 6-10 p.m.

Moby Dick House of Kabob (a local favorite) is offering 'Catering for a Cause' this holiday season by donating a full entrée to a local shelter with each catering order through Jan.

1. The restaurant has a record of charity work, including free sandwiches given during a government shutdown.

Construction has begun at the former Best Buy site on Shady Grove Road, slated to become Montgomery County’s first Hobby Lobby.

The store is expected to open in the second half of 2026.

The D.C. Independent Film Festival has launched a new online hub called Y-CAM.org for young filmmakers aged 13 to 19 to connect with professionals and access local resources.

Special $600 production awards are available for emerging filmmakers in MD, VA, PA and WV with the first deadline on Dec. 31.

Visitors can view the original .44-caliber bullet that fatally wounded President Lincoln along with skull fragments and a surgical probe at the National Museum of Health and Medicine in Silver Spring, a display that features items transferred from the Lincoln Museum in 1956.

Montgomery County was ranked second-best on AARP’s Livability Index for older residents, which validates its 10-year effort as an Age-Friendly Community (with 22 percent of residents aged 60 and over).

County officials urge seniors to complete a community needs survey by Wednesday, Dec. 31 to guide future programs.

On Thursday, a 13-acre French Château-inspired estate at 11900 River Road sold at auction for $13.3M after price cuts from its original $49M listing.

The former owners donated the property to benefit the American Cancer Society.

Montgomery County high school sports ended the fall with multiple state titles + Quince Orchard secured its second consecutive Class 4A football title at 14-0, Clarksburg's girls flag football team stayed undefeated, and Winston Churchill golf clinched its 17th Maryland state title this season.

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.

Bingo Event

12:30 PM – 11:59 PM — Benjamin Gaither Center — Free entry — Enjoy a fun-filled day of bingo with friends and community members.

Winter Clothing Drive

4-8 p.m. — Activity Center at Bohrer Park — Donations accepted — Collecting winter clothing items to support the homeless community in Gaithersburg.

New Year's Eve Family Celebration at Dave & Buster's

9 p.m. — Dave & Buster's Gaithersburg — $15+ — Celebrate the New Year with games, food, and a festive countdown like no other.