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Saturday, August 23rd, 2025
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Good morning, Rockville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Rockville teen Grace Xiao has dedicated her time to volunteering by organizing gift drives at Lakewood Elementary and serving dinner plus teaching arts to children at Ronald McDonald Houses, and she later started a GoFundMe to supply canned goods when COVID-19 halted in-person work, with her We United Foundation now having raised $18,000 and recruited over 60 volunteers from 11 Montgomery County schools. Montgomery Community Media
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A family of five and their pet escaped a house fire late Thursday in Brookeville when their smoke detectors warned them of a blaze that started in the basement from likely electrical wiring—Montgomery County fire crews later spoke with neighbors about fire prevention as damages were estimated at $250,000. WJLA
- ➤ A Friday morning fire sparked by an electric golf caddy stored in a car trunk damaged a Rockville home by over $300,000—displacing the owner and two dogs as 60 firefighters responded after the dogs barked. MoCo360
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Some MCPS employees still have pay issues even after assurances they will be fully paid on Friday, and union representatives say HR staff are overwhelmed by errors from the new payroll system and staffing cuts. The union warned that HR workers now handle cases for several unions—forcing some coordinators to work up to 16 hours a day. MoCo360
- ➤ Montgomery County Public Schools said parents may opt out of lessons for religious reasons as students head back to class Tuesday—officials added the new process will balance family beliefs with classroom requirements. WUSA9
- ➤ MCPS proposed a plan on August 22nd to divide high schools into six regions and offer themed programs like STEM, medical science, and International Baccalaureate; board members asked how the district would keep program quality consistent. The proposal adds changes to bus routes and admissions (with transportation costs estimated at $9.6 million in 2027-2028) and will affect students starting in the 2025-2026 school year. MoCo360
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Maryland health officials announced that the state's first human case of West Nile virus this year was reported and the patient (from central Maryland) is recovering. Mosquito control sprayed neighborhoods in Hyattsville (after traps detected virus in insects) in July. WUSA9
WELLNESS NEWS
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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.
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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.
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Eli Lev Live Performance
10 AM – 4 PM — Olney Farmers and Artists Market — Free entry — Experience the uplifting melodies of singer-songwriter Eli Lev, promoting global connection through music.
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Jonathan Sloane Band Performance
9:00 PM - 11:59 PM — Hank Dietle's Tavern — No cover charge — Enjoy a night of blues, R&B, and rock 'n' roll with the multi-talented Jonathan Sloane Band.
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Fall Flea Market
8 a.m. - 1 p.m. — North Creek Community Center & Pool — Free entry — Clean out your old treasures and discover unique finds at this community flea market.
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Sunday Serenade
10:00 – 11:30 a.m. — Cabin John Regional Park — Free entry — Enjoy free outdoor concerts featuring local musicians and easy-listening music with breakfast treats available.
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Restore & Relax Yin Yoga with Lena
7:00 PM - 8:15 PM — Lake Marion Community Center & Pool — Entry fee applies — Experience the calming power of restorative Yin yoga and start your week off right.
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Intro to Square Dancing
7-8 p.m. — Lake Marion Community Center & Pool — Free entry — Enjoy a free demo of square dancing for ages 13 and up.
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Zydeco Dance Party
6:00 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — Cost Info not provided — Dance to the vibrant tunes of Corey Arceneaux and the Zydeco Hot Peppers.
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