Good morning, Gaithersburg.

Among the buzzworthy openings in Montgomery County, Chicken Salad Chick debuts at Olney Village Center in March and Fork & Kitchen, Kitchen Social, Kusshi Sushi and Top Pot Hot Pot & K BBQ will launch by early next year (details pending).

Montgomery County Public Schools partnered with Towson University and USG to launch a fully funded bachelor's pathway for paraeducators to earn early childhood teaching licensure while continuing to work; the program at USG’s Rockville campus starts in spring and uses a flexible, hybrid model + in-school internships.

Montgomery County Public Schools updated its list of future school sites for growth, including Crown High School in Gaithersburg currently under construction and additional sites in Rockville, Damascus, and elsewhere.

The list details available Board of Education properties reserved for future development — guiding planning for decades.

WSSC completed repairs to a 24-inch water main that forced the closure of Route 355 on Friday, Dec.

27 near Game Preserve Road in Gaithersburg; water service is fully restored & crews began roadway repairs Saturday morning.

Maryland senior wide receiver and Montgomery County native Octavian Smith Jr. announced his decision to enter the 2026 NFL Draft in a letter, thanking his family, coaches, teammates and fans.

The former Paint Branch High School standout recorded 500 receiving yards in 2025, which highlighted his college career at Maryland.

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.

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.

Game Days at D&B

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

Pre-K Gymnastics Class

10:15 a.m. — Casey Community Center — Class fee varies — A fun class for little ones to learn gymnastics and build self-esteem through active play.