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Thursday, April 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Rockville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of April.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery County Public Schools named eleven students Carson Scholars, awarding each a $1,000 scholarship for academic excellence and volunteer work. Five additional students earned Recognized Carson Scholar status by maintaining a 3.75 GPA while volunteering. Montgomery County Public Schools
- ➤ Students from Montgomery County Public Schools competed at the recent Maryland SkillsUSA competition, and gold medal winners will advance to the national event in Atlanta in June. The event showcased technical skills and career pathway training across several schools. Montgomery County Public Schools
- ➤ Fifteen MCPS high school seniors have been awarded National Merit corporate-sponsored scholarships with awards—renewable for up to four years—that provide annual stipends from $1,000 to $10,000 and are usable at any regionally accredited college. Montgomery County Public Schools
- ➤ Mill Creek Towne Elementary School Principal Robyn Shinn + Assistant Principal Rachel Cravath received the Nancy C. Walker Award for Outstanding Support to a Library Media Program for the 2025+2026 school year after being nominated by media specialist Bonnie Hines who praised their efforts in securing funds for inclusive books. Montgomery County Public Schools
- ➤ Mia Dove, a senior at Damascus High School, was named the 2026 Maryland Student Journalist of the Year by the Maryland-D.C. Scholastic Press Association, and she now advances to the national competition for extra scholarship funding as she leads her school’s student news site *The Buzz*. Montgomery County Public Schools
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Pike's Peek 10K Race
7:50-10 a.m. — Shady Grove Metro Station Kiss & Ride — Check website for registration details — Participate in one of Montgomery County's premier 10K races and enjoy a post-race festival with food and activities.
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Yates McKendree & Kevin McKendree Live Performance
9-11:59 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — $25 — Experience heartfelt traditional blues played live with legendary talents Yates and Kevin McKendree.
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Walter Salas-Humara Live Performance
5:30-9 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — $25 — Experience a night of storytelling and music from acclaimed artist Walter Salas-Humara blending rock with Americana influence.
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EveryMile for EveryMind 5K and 1K Fun Run/Walk
8:30-10:00 AM — The Square at Rockville — Entry fee not specified — Raise awareness for mental health during this community-focused fun run event.
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Mosaic Lamp Workshop
11:00 AM – 1:30 PM — 12276 Wilkins Avenue, North Bethesda — Includes materials and Turkish tea — Craft your own Turkish mosaic lamp in a fun and creative workshop.
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Reggie Right Eye Duo +1
5:30-7 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — No cover — Enjoy old school and original blues with eclectic covers from Reggie Right Eye Duo +1.
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4th Annual Spring Concert: An Enchanted Spring
8 PM - 10 PM — F Scott Fitzgerald Theatre — $30-$50 — Celebrate Spring with an enchanting musical evening featuring the French Choir of Washington and a chamber orchestra.
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