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Gaithersburg
Monday, December 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Gaithersburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 22nd of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Diaz family donated new smoke hoods to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue on Saturday, giving firefighters 15 extra minutes in smoke-filled environments. The equipment, common in Europe and the UK, will soon be on every county fire truck+ to help protect lives and honor Melanie Diaz’s legacy. WTOP
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Caspian House of Kabob at 72 Market St in Kentlands closed permanently, confirmed by a phone call on December 21 at 8:30 a.m. The space is now available for lease by Saul Centers with no replacement tenant announced yet. The MoCo Show
- ➤ Marlo Furniture, a longtime local retailer founded in 1955, will permanently close all six locations on December 28 — its Rockville Pike showroom is hosting sales with flexible offers on remaining inventory. The shutdown ends a 70 year tradition for many local families. The MoCo Show
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ White’s Ferry (est. 1786) has remained closed since Dec. 28, 2020 due to an unresolved dispute over Virginia landing rights. In April 2025, local officials offered $3 million to Potomac Crossing LLC and Rockland Farm LLC, but no agreement has been reached. The MoCo Show
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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.
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Candy Craft Workshop
1-4 p.m. — Kidcreate Studio - Rockville — Check website for cost — Create a winter wonderland scene using candy art materials.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Game Days at D&B
11:00 a.m. — Dave & Buster's Gaithersburg — Special deals available — Score big with game day deals including 10 wings for $10.
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WELCOME WEEK Marshmallow Fellows Workshop
5:30-6:30 p.m. — Kidcreate Studio - Rockville — 50% off — Kids create delightful marshmallow animals in a fun art workshop.
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