Good morning, Rockville.

Montgomery County first responders will meet residents on Tuesday, Aug.

5 during National Night Out as more than two dozen events are planned across the county. County Executive Marc Elrich noted county crime is down 13% and police urge neighbors to lock car doors + park in well-lit areas to help keep communities safe.

In Silver Spring, a volunteer group called Loose Ends finished a quilt begun by Joanne to help Nancy Teumer and her family hold onto precious memories.

Volunteers like Tony Reynolds spent weeks piecing together hundreds of fabric circles into a final tribute—turning grief into comfort.

Dok Khao, a Thai restaurant owned by the Pattana Restaurant Group, opens today in Chevy Chase Lake at 8551 Connecticut Ave—hosting a soft opening from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. that features an all-day menu of Thai dishes, boba tea, coffee and desserts in an English garden setting while it awaits a county liquor license to serve alcohol.

I-495 construction is frustrating DMV drivers near the American Legion Bridge as a new traffic pattern that began yesterday will cause extra delays through mid-September—VDOT said Express Lanes will be finished by the end of 2025 and the entire project completed in 2026.

Montgomery County’s Department of Health and Human Services gave $1.3 million in grants to three local groups to help youth with mental health and substance use issues using funds from settlements with JUUL and Altria.

The grants will fund programs for Black and Latino youth ages 11 to 24 in the postal codes most affected — county officials said the move aims to reduce both immediate harm and long-term effects.

Tennis Learn to Play Beginner Summer Program

1:15-2:15 p.m. — North Creek Community Center & Pool — Cost info not provided — Perfect for adults looking to improve their tennis skills in a welcoming environment.

Camp Sunny Day - Session 8

8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. — North Creek Community Center & Pool — $250/Resident; $275/Non-Resident — A diverse camp experience for your child awaits this summer.

Intro to Macraweave with Lisa Nho

3-5 p.m. — Shop Made In DC — Registration required — Discover the art of macrame and weaving while creating unique tapestry pieces and expressing your creativity.

Intro to Boxing Trial Class for Adults

6:00 – 6:50 PM — Lake Marion Community Center & Pool — Cost info not provided — Experience the thrill of Mansell’s Fitness Boxing in a class designed for adults aged 18 and up.

O'McPub Band Performance

7-11 p.m. — Montgomery County Fair — Free entry — Experience the lively sounds of an Irish-American folk duo bringing pub tunes to life.

Clay Mottley with Love Story Band Concert

6:30-10:30 p.m. — King Farm Community Center — Cost info not provided — Experience clever and catchy melodies from a master craftsman in songwriting.

Eli Lev Live Performance

7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. — Olney Rotary Club — Check website for details — Enjoy uplifting songs from rising singer-songwriter Eli Lev as he connects the world through music.

Ice Cream Social

12:15 – 1:45 PM — Benjamin Gaither Center — Free entry — Cool off with ice cream while enjoying lively line dancing for all skill levels.