Good morning, Rockville.

Today, a free grocery store at the Fairmount Heights Branch Library helps reduce food insecurity by offering groceries to local residents.

The new effort aims to improve community food access.

Caitlin Mateo at Founding Farmers in Potomac begins her day with an early drive from Virginia to lead the breakfast rush as her team readies over 200 items to serve about 2,600 guests weekly.

The kitchen focuses on fresh, sustainably sourced ingredients to create popular dishes like chicken and waffles.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School principal Brandi K.

Overton was named this year’s recipient of the Mark Mann Excellence and Harmony Award for her work in academic excellence, positive human relations, and community outreach; her innovative leadership helped the school rise to a three-star rating for the first time since 2019.

The Montgomery County school board voted Thursday to raise school meal prices by 30 cents for the 2026-27 academic year.

Breakfast will cost $1.60 and lunch for elementary students will cost $2.85 and for secondary students $3.10 (free and reduced-price meals remain unchanged).

Three Montgomery County school counselors were named Counselors of the Year at the May 21 Board of Education meeting.

The honorees include Laurenne Moreland of Bethesda Elementary, Latisha Nelson of Lakelands Park Middle, and Stephanie Powell of Wheaton High.

A May 26 cornerstone ceremony marked the completion of the 44th student-built house by construction trades programs at Thomas Edison High School of Technology and Seneca Valley High School in cooperation with the Montgomery County Students Construction Trades Foundation.

The single-family home at 12402 O’Fallon Street (Silver Spring) will soon hit the market.

Residents in Glen Echo and Cabin John report that a foul sewage odor still clings to the Potomac months after a massive spill from an interceptor collapse, and they worry hotter weather will worsen the smell.

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.

Patience

8:00 – 10:30 PM — F Scott Fitzgerald Theatre — $30 Adults, $28 Seniors, $26 Students — Enjoy a fresh take on a classic Gilbert and Sullivan operetta filled with whimsy and love triangles.

Scott Ambush Band Performance

2-4 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — Check for admission details — Enjoy a lively afternoon of music with the talented Scott Ambush Band.

ChABSA Annual Scientific Symposium

Keynote Speakers Kelly Schultz and Rebecca Bradford — 9 a.m. — The Universities at Shady Grove — Check website for registration details — Engage with leading experts in biosafety and biotechnology.

Singles Mixer in Rockville

7-10 p.m. — Clyde's Tower Oaks Lodge — Free entry — Connect with fun singles in a relaxed and inviting atmosphere filled with opportunities for new friendships.

The Poor Ellen Smith Band

5:30-7:30 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — No cover — Experience the nostalgic sounds of Americana with vintage Bluegrass, Blues, and Country vibes.

Beatles at Dietle's Tavern

5-7:30 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — No cover — Enjoy a lively performance of Beatles hits and '60s classics with friends at Dietle's dedicated show.

Wolf's Every Monday Blues Show & Sit-In Jam

7-11 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — No cover — Experience a vibrant evening of local and touring blues talent at this lively jam session.

Primavera Break Summer Festival Auditions

7:00 p.m. — YoShow Place — Ticketed event — Local artists showcase their talents with a chance to perform live.

The Greek and The Freak Live Performance

5:30-7:30 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — Free entry — Enjoy an acoustic duo featuring local talents blending rock and classical music styles.