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Rockville
Saturday, March 21st, 2026
Good morning, Rockville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Rockville’s Hank Dietle’s Tavern has launched a fundraiser to fix its boogie-busted dance floor from years of live music and dancing — the county’s oldest bar since prohibition seeks community support to restore its iconic space. MoCo360
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Eleven local restaurants and chefs, including Silver and Sons BBQ and Aventino Cucina, were named semifinalists for the RAMMYS culinary awards— the first time in 44 years; finalists will be named on April 6, with public voting starting on April 20. MoCo360
- ➤ Award-winning actor Myles Frost—a Silver Spring native—is headlining Chez Joey at Arena Stage, a jazz-filled play set in 1940s Chicago that runs through March 22. He returns home to inspire local theater fans with a fresh take on a smooth-talking nightclub performer. WJLA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Poolesville High School principal Mark Carothers was named Wayne Perry High School Principal of the Year by MASC at an annual awards banquet. He earned the honor for his focus on student voice and leadership during school improvements. Montgomery County Public Schools
- ➤ Hundreds of families and community members urged MCPS on March 20 to change its regional program model before the board vote on March 26, citing missing details on cost+evaluation+equity for high school programs; if approved, the plan will affect eighth graders and current high schoolers in legacy programs. MoCo360
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ DC Water held a forum at Walt Whitman High School in Bethesda on March 20 to update residents on cleanup of the Potomac spill and canal debris removal. Officials plan to expedite sediment testing plus extend remediation downstream as community worries about contaminants persist. MoCo360
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A popular frozen spinach bites product sold at Aldi has been recalled due to possible rodent hair contamination, with 7,894 units distributed in Maryland and Pennsylvania since Jan. 16. The recall is ongoing with no reported illnesses, and consumers should return or dispose of the product. WJLA
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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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Anthony Pirog Trio with Skullcap Live Performance
8-10 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — Suggested donation of $10-$20 — Experience the genre-defying sounds of Anthony Pirog Trio and Skullcap's improvisational prowess.
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Anniversary Celebration of Duo Retama
8 p.m. — Michael & Son Sports Arena — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the 25th anniversary with live performances from Peruvian stars and delicious food from All Peru Food Truck.
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Mosaic Lamp Workshop
2:30-5 p.m. — 12276 Wilkins Avenue, Rockville — Cost Included — Create your own stunning Turkish mosaic lamp while sipping Turkish tea and enjoying a fun, colorful experience.
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Wolf's Every Monday Blues Show & Sit-In Jam
7-11 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — No cover — Experience a vibrant night of local blues talent and unexpected performances from traveling musicians.
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