Good morning, Rockville.

Montgomery County offers a busy week of events with concerts, theater, festivals & watch parties across Silver Spring, Bethesda, and Gaithburg.

In Rockville, Sketching a Century will take place on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Glenview Mansion to celebrate its centennial with free art activities.

After a $1.4M funding cut, nearly 9% of dual enrollment students in Montgomery County Public Schools may face extra tuition fees.

On Monday, 289 families received letters explaining potential costs as 3,159 students continue college courses at Montgomery College.

Montgomery County Public Schools reported that three additional students earned National Merit college scholarships, bringing the total to 49.

The awards will offer between $500+$2,000 annually for up to four years of undergraduate study and will be tied to the sponsoring colleges the scholars plan to attend.

Utility companies say energy-saving programs and backup power plans keep the region’s grid stable despite 100-degree heat and record load seen earlier in July, so Rockville residents are not expecting brownouts.

Experts warn that any small drop in voltage will be short-lived, and the grid remains resilient + safe.

The Montgomery County school board will vote on a revised handbook at 4 p.m. Thursday at 15 W.

Gude Drive in Rockville. The changes will let meeting documents be posted online at any time before meetings and adjust how speakers for public comment are chosen (to widen access for residents).

Health officials urge residents to keep eating fresh fruits and vegetables as cyclosporiasis cases rise, noting that the parasite has been found in cilantro, leafy greens, blackberries and raspberries and advising extra washing since no deaths have been reported.

Local Humane Rescue Alliance reports that Layla, a 1-year-old pup weighing 36 pounds, is thriving in her foster home where she masters stairs + leash skills and sits for treats.

Layla is seeking a caring forever home that can give her the time, space and patience she needs.

Developers for the 280-acre Viva White Oak project plan to break ground this fall near the FDA campus at New Hampshire Ave, with a public hearing on bonding scheduled Tuesday.

Retail plans include Costco — a key anchor — plus a national organic grocer as talks continue.

Girls aged 4 to 9 will try hockey for free at a clinic hosted by the Washington Capitals on Sept.

12 and 13 at Rockville Ice Arena in Montgomery County. All equipment is provided as part of USA Hockey's Try Hockey for Free program — a chance for beginners to learn ice hockey in a safe setting.

Alice Gerrard & Reed Stutz Concert

5-7:30 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — $20 — Experience a dynamic evening with bluegrass legends Alice Gerrard and rising star Reed Stutz.

FlyBoy with FLACK

9-11:59 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — $15 — Experience DC music scene veterans playing original songs from Beatnik Flies and Slickee Boys.

Learn to Code in Python & AI Adventures

9 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Rockville — Cost info not specified — Explore Python and AI through creative comic quests and videos in a fun learning environment.

An Evening of Chicago Blues with Wayne Baker Brooks

8-10:30 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — $30 — Experience high-energy Chicago blues with guitar powerhouse Wayne Baker Brooks.