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Good morning, Rockville. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 11th of August.

CULTURE NEWS

  • Montgomery Community Media Lab's Education and Community Engagement team offers a new podcast + media projects that support local artists and creative storytellers. The team also hosts classes and community events and runs a blog to help residents share their work and connect with local arts initiatives.  Montgomery Community Media

EDUCATION NEWS

  • School districts in the DC region will open fall classes on dates from Aug. 12 to Aug. 26 and will enforce new rules on cell phone use, school safety, and grading. Officials say these changes (including new apps for tracking buses and tougher safety measures) are meant to help students stay focused and safe during the school day.  WTOP
  • Montgomery County Public Schools plan to change academic and career readiness programs by shifting from a countywide magnet model to a six-region model that will add in-demand programs in Medical Science, STEM, and Leadership. If approved in December or January, the changes will begin for rising 7th graders and move toward full implementation by 2031—community engagement events will provide more detailed information for families.  WJLA

EVENTS

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  • 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.

    Wed, 8/13/25

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  • 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.

    Sat, 8/23/25

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  • 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.

    Thu, 8/28/25

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  • 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.

    Fri, 8/29/25

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