Good morning, Gaithersburg.

El Patio Argentine Restaurant is moving to Traville Village Center at 9755 Traville Gateway Drive & will appear before Montgomery County’s Alcohol Beverage Services on Jan.

15 with a new opening expected in the first half of 2026.

Paris Baguette will open a new Silver Spring location in the Guardian building in late summer or early fall 2026; the bakery café will occupy 3,489 sqft of ground-floor retail space with seating for 40 to 50 indoors and up to 20 outdoors.

Construction began on the new Sheetz store at Walnut Hill Shopping Center in Gaithersburg on Dec.

24 at 9:14 a.m. The 4,959 sqft location, the chain's smallest, will soon offer made-to-order food & fuel along with a free self-serve coffee promotion through New Year's Day.

Darren Star grew up in Montgomery County, attending schools in Bethesda and Potomac — experiences that shaped his career before he created the hit show Emily in Paris, which debuted on Dec.

18 and earned global acclaim.

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.

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.

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.

Climbing and Dining Meetup

5-7 p.m. — Sportrock Climbing Centers — Cost varies — Social climbing event followed by nearby food for all skill levels.

Game Days at D&B

11 a.m. — Dave & Buster's Gaithersburg — $10 for 10 wings — Score big with game day deals and plenty of fun games.