Good morning, Rockville.

Co-owner Susan Limb of Bethesda’s Praline Bakery & Bistro lost $24K meant for payroll after responding to a spoofed phone call on April 16 that mimicked her bank's number (a scam that spurred a GoFundMe which had raised over $21,800 by Friday afternoon), while police and FBI review the incident.

Road closures will affect parts of Rockville today for the VisArts Rockville Arts Festival at Town Square — drivers are advised to plan ahead as parking garages remain accessible with adjustments.

GasBuddy’s review from Friday, May 1 shows that drivers in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia can fill up at rates as low as $3.90.

Options include Lexington Park Service in Maryland ($3.94) and RT 29 Gas in Virginia, though prices may change hourly.

After a community survey showed families preferred to keep the original school start, the Montgomery County school board voted 7-1 to add three instructional days on Nov.

9, Nov. 25 and Dec. 23 during the 2026-2027 school year; classes will begin Aug. 25 with a transition day on Aug. 24.

Former gymnasts gathered on Thursday evening at Montgomery Blair High for its final Senior Night (a farewell to MCPS gymnastics amid declining participation and rising costs) as alumni remembered the program's lasting impact on their school lives.

County leaders broke ground on The Sage, a 413-unit mixed-income housing project near Shady Grove Metro in Derwood yesterday.

Partnering with developer EYA and the Housing Opportunities Commission, the project will include a new public library branch and affordable units — completion is expected by June 2028.

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.