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Thursday, March 5th, 2026
Good morning, Rockville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today in Montgomery County, the National Weather Service expects showers and variable temperatures while Rockville Memorial Library hosts a consumer forum from 10:30 a.m. to noon. County crews filled 1,543 potholes recently, five sports legends will be inducted in April, and The Pulse debuts from Antique Row. Montgomery Community Media
- ➤ Rockville’s Rachel Needle hosts monthly bingo nights at Pinstripes in North Bethesda, where local business leaders & co-hosts choose a nonprofit beneficiary each month. The event is today from 5 to 8 p.m. with Rainbow Place as the featured charity. MoCo360
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Rockville parents and community leaders are concerned that MCPS boundary changes for Woodward High and nearby schools may lead to overcrowding and unequal opportunities; the school board will vote on the proposals March 26 (which could alter local attendance zones). MoCo360
- ➤ Montgomery County Public Schools honored high school artists at a reception for the AED Art Contest and Scholarship last month, naming Aubryn Darrington, Daniel Devasahayam, and Alexis Penn as winners. Rescue One — the AED contractor — noted six saves and offered free CPR/AED training to staff. Montgomery County Public Schools
- ➤ Montgomery County Public Schools and SEIU Local 500 launched the Support Services Excellence Award to honor full-time support employees who show dedication at schools, offices, bus depots, warehouses and service centers. Eligible winners must have served at least two years and follow MCPS core values. Montgomery County Public Schools
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local drivers expecting a spring opening of the rebuilt Spring Street Bridge near downtown Silver Spring must wait until summer as winter weather and coordination challenges delayed progress (Purple Line officials say work continues). The detour on 16th Street remains until final inspections are completed. MoCo360
- ➤ Montgomery County Board of Elections is seeking high school students to serve as election workers for the upcoming 2026 Gubernatorial Primary Election. Volunteers must be U.S. citizens and Maryland residents and can earn up to $250 or 25 SSL hours per full day by mailing in required forms. Montgomery County Public Schools
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Residents should prepare for Daylight Saving Time, which begins early Sunday morning, by setting clocks ahead one hour Saturday night plus gradually shifting their sleep schedule by 15 minutes each night and reducing caffeine and screens before bed to ease the transition. WTOP
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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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