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Rockville
Wednesday, March 11th, 2026
Good morning, Rockville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of March.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Les Délices Bakery remains closed as the community mourns longtime owner and pastry chef Harry Kazanjian, who was fatally struck by a vehicle on March 1 at the Norbeck and Avery intersection — a funeral service is held today at St. Mary Armenian Apostolic Church. MoCo360
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Three Stand by Me stars — Jerry O’Connell, Corey Feldman and Wil Wheaton — will appear Saturday night at The Music Center at Strathmore in North Bethesda for a screening and Q&A that includes a tribute to Rob Reiner as the film marks its 40th anniversary. WTOP
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery County Public Schools honored nearly a dozen top employees on Monday with surprise awards for excellence in security, teaching, and building services at local schools. Education leaders traveled by school bus to deliver flowers, balloons, and cake—celebrating staff achievements that have improved the school community. MoCo360
- ➤ Residents attended an education budget forum at Rockville High School that discussed school safety, special education, and oversight. Councilmember Will Jawando will host a final education forum today at Einstein High School in Kensington (with Superintendent Thomas Taylor and Montgomery College President Jermaine Williams). Montgomery Community Media
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Maryland has expanded ramp metering on I-270 northbound to ease traffic congestion & drivers report the new system is causing confusion and delays. WUSA9
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Five MCPS high school basketball teams vie for a state title as three boys teams and two girls teams play in semifinals Tuesday and Wednesday at venues like Richard Montgomery High in Rockville and Montgomery Blair in Silver Spring—championship games follow Thursday through March 14. MoCo360
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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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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.
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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.
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