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Monday, January 5th, 2026

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Good morning, Rockville. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 5th of January.

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Montgomery County parents oppose new boundary options that could move Wootton High students to Crown High — a petition with 3,500 signatures is circulating while Gaithersburg parents plan a Jan. 6 meeting at The Retreat on 803 Crown Park Avenue; MCPS will review feedback before a March vote.  WJLA

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • Maryland students Sufyana and Aydina Johnson launched the Maryland Native Plants Search app to help gardeners select native species that attract local wildlife and pollinators; the tool includes updated details on Maryland trees and reflects their work with the Islamic Community Center of Potomac (partnering with the National Wildlife Federation).  WTOP

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Big Boy Little Band Live Performance

    9:00 – 11:59 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — $10 Cover — Experience deep blues that'll make you feel alive.

    Sat, 1/24/26

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  • Sip & Sculpt Pottery Workshop

    12:30-2:30 p.m. — 7 Locks Brewing — Creative workshop — Unwind and explore the art of pottery at this hands-on event.

    Sun, 1/25/26

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  • Mosaic Lamp Workshop

    11:00 AM – 1:30 PM — 12276 Wilkins Avenue, North Bethesda, MD — Materials included — Create your unique Turkish mosaic lamp while enjoying Turkish tea and delicious delights.

    Sun, 2/1/26

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  • Dan Hovey Live Performance

    5:30 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — No Cover — Enjoy fingerstyle guitar tunes from former Nighthawks guitarist Dan Hovey during happy hour.

    Tue, 2/3/26

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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