Good morning, Rockville.

Local ice skaters Caroline Green and Michael Parsons competed in St. Louis on Thursday and will skate Saturday to seek Winter Olympics spots — a Vietnamese eatery, Narin Noodle Pho and Grill, will replace the closed Red Maple on Grubb Road, and county economic development is filling leadership gaps.

Montgomery County teen filmmakers are producing films that capture untold local stories to preserve community history beyond what textbooks offer; their work shows a fresh approach to recording local heritage.

Wilson Wims Elementary School was named one of the 2025-2026 Maryland Blue Ribbon Schools after a celebration held on Jan.

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MCPS is proposing a tiered approach based on poverty data to adjust elementary class sizes and staffing guidelines in the FY27 budget; the district will review the proposal on Jan.

29 at a county board work session and may lower class sizes by one student using a $35 million funding shift.

Parents and students at Wootton High School reacted passionately today when news of a possible closure surfaced — community members urge officials to provide clear plans for the school's future.

Montgomery County Public Schools reported on Jan.

8 that every student must attend at least 95% of 180 school days to build academic and social skills (chronic absenteeism remains a barrier to learning).

Montgomery County now offers safe disposal options for live Christmas trees, holiday lights and decorations, as residents can put trees out for curbside yard trim collection or drop them at the Shady Grove Processing & Transfer Station while worn-out lights are accepted at electronics recycling drop-offs and partner stores.

Maryland lost 25,000 federal jobs in late 2025 after a buyout program led to mass resignations in October and November (the largest reduction among states), and state officials, including Gov. Moore, warned that more losses may follow.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Cash BINGO!

7-9:30 p.m. — Rockville Moose Lodge — Food and drinks available — Dust off your lucky charms and enjoy a night of fun with BINGO!

The Thrills with Johnny Spampinato

9-11:59 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — $15 — Experience a vibrant night of rockin' swing with The Thrills and the electrifying Johnny Spampinato.