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Sunday, March 8th, 2026

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Good morning, Rockville. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 8th of March.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center is urging residents to adopt or foster large dogs after taking in 29 animals this week, pushing its count above 100. The shelter in Derwood is open today from noon to 5 p.m. for adoption visits.  WTOP

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • County Executive Marc Elrich will include funding for a temporary waste hauling contract in his fiscal year 2027 operating budget proposal on March 13 *as he aims to close the Dickerson incinerator by signing a long-haul deal by June 30 and developing advanced waste processing facilities in future fiscal years*.  MoCo360

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Thu, 3/12/26

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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.

    Fri, 3/13/26

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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.

    Sat, 3/14/26

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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.

    Thu, 3/19/26

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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.

    Sat, 3/21/26

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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.

    Sun, 3/22/26

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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.

    Wed, 3/25/26

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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.

    Sun, 3/29/26

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  • The Redwine Jazz Band Concert

    7-10 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — Suggested donation of $10-$20 — Enjoy a night of classic jazz with the reunited Redwine Jazz Band.

    Tue, 3/31/26

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  • Second Night Passover Seder

    5-8 p.m. — Am Kolel — Festive vegetarian meal — Experience a warm and inclusive Seder with themes of freedom and community connection.

    Thu, 4/2/26

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