Good morning, Rockville.

MoCo firefighter Lt. Christopher Higgins’s name will be added to the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial in Emmitsburg this weekend to honor his sacrifice after he collapsed responding to a house fire in January 2025, & two memorial services are scheduled for Saturday and Sunday.

WTOP’s Eyes to the Skies feature previews May’s events with a full flower moon today at 10:12 p.m., a slim crescent near Venus, and a full blue moon on May 31 — stargazers can also find tips on spotting Venus and star Vega.

Eight Rockville seniors in their 70s and 80s prepared weekly for an adult b’nai mitzvah ceremony at Revitz House and celebrated their cultural milestone in February.

The event, which included a klezmer band + catered meal, allowed each participant to customize readings and mark a significant rite of passage.

MCPS will host a job fair for bus drivers and attendants on Tuesday, May 12 from 10:30 a.m.+12:30 p.m. at the Division of Transportation Services on Crabbs Branch Way in Rockville.

Montgomery County Public Schools held a waste reduction, reuse and recycling poster contest ceremony that honored kindergarten through 12th grade student artists using the One Item, Many Lives theme.

Awards across four grade levels were presented to winners from 27 schools.

On Thursday, Apr. 29, the Montgomery County Public Schools Board approved a revised 2026–2027 calendar (reflecting input from more than 30,000 families and staff) that keeps Monday, Aug.

24 as a transition day and Tuesday, Aug. 25 as the first full day while adding make-up days for weather.

At the Longview TRYathlon, about 80 students from Spark M.

Matsunaga Elementary School’s autism program and Longview School cycled, walked and rolled with help from teachers, therapists, and support staff as parents cheered their success.

State testing for Montgomery County Public Schools began April 28 and continues through May to track student learning after a full school year.

The assessments measure student performance while teachers use strategies (such as reading carefully and eliminating wrong answers) to build problem-solving skills.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Thrills Concert

8-10 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — $10 Cover — Experience spine-tingling rock n’ roll with seasoned DC musicians.

Mosaic Lamp Workshop

11:00 AM – 1:30 PM — 12276 Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, MD — Includes materials and refreshments — Craft a custom Turkish mosaic lamp in a fun and creative environment.