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Rockville
Saturday, February 28th, 2026
Good morning, Rockville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of February.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ MCPS recommended moving Wootton High School into the new Crown High and adjusting boundaries for Woodward and Damascus, and community members in Rockville voiced concern about the changes (saying the process lacks transparency) during recent virtual hearings ahead of the school board vote on March 26. MoCo360
- ➤ Burtonsville Elementary held its first Living Wax Museum on Feb. 27 to celebrate Black History Month, as fifth graders portrayed influential figures in science, arts, and politics (using creative storytelling) to educate peers and staff about historic contributions. Montgomery County Public Schools
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Maryland oyster watermen are seeking government relief as sewage from the Potomac disrupts their harvest. Local officials will review the situation to support the affected operations. WUSA9
- ➤ More than 150 residents met with DC Water & county and state officials at Walt Whitman High School on Thursday night to question plans after a January sewage spill from an aging pipeline; officials said repairs will finish by mid-March and further rehabilitation work will follow. MoCo360
- ➤ MCPS Superintendent Thomas Taylor sent a letter on Feb. 20 to officials instructing them not to offer legal or operational advice to staff during immigration enforcement stops, to keep everyone safe. Councilmember Kristin Mink said she will continue holding information sessions under MCPS protocols. MoCo360
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery County Public Schools boys basketball playoffs began Friday as teams competed in Germantown, Bethesda, and Rockville. Key matchups featured Northwest High School hosting Clarksburg and Albert Einstein playing Richard Montgomery in Rockville, with winners set to face advancing opponents next. MoCo360
- ➤ Montgomery County Public Schools girls basketball playoffs began Friday and continue today with games in Germantown, Silver Spring, Rockville, and Sandy Spring. Local teams will advance to face opponents with first-round byes as fans follow the updates on the scoreboard. MoCo360
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Cash Bingo Night
7-9:30 p.m. — Rockville Moose Lodge — Food and drinks available — Experience a fun-filled evening of cash bingo and community camaraderie.
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Dog and Cat Adoption Event
12-3 PM — PetSmart — Free entry — Discover your new furry friend at Lucky Dog's adoption event featuring both dogs and cats.
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Peace, Love & Boogie Woogie Happy Hour
5:30-7:00 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — No cover — Enjoy a vibrant happy hour with award-winning songwriter and pianist Bill Starks blending Americana sounds.
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Beatles at Dietle's
5-7:30 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — No cover — Enjoy Happy Hour and dive into a nostalgic evening filled with Beatles classics and '60s hits.
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Sean Chyun Live Performance
5:30-7 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — No cover — Experience the versatile musical talent of Sean Chyun as he blends blues rock, pop, and soul.
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Grand Kyiv Ballet: Swan Lake
7-9 p.m. — F Scott Fitzgerald Theatre — $44 — Experience a breathtaking ballet of love and magic as the Grand Kyiv Ballet presents Swan Lake.
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Chuck Underwood Trio Performance
5:30-7 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — No cover — Experience an engaging blend of jazz, folk, rock, and blues from the dynamic Chuck Underwood Trio.
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Piece of Cake 5K/10K Race
8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. — Meadow Hall Elementary School, Rockville, MD — Registration Fee Required — Participate in a fun 5K or 10K race benefiting the local community.
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Children of the Book: A Celebration of Reading Together
7:30 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. — B'nai Israel Congregation — Free entry — Explore the impact of shared reading on family connections with author Ilana Kurshan.
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HQL Training Class
10 a.m.-2 p.m. — Engage Armament — Refunds available up to 2 days before event — Complete the training prerequisite to obtain your HQL in Maryland.
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