Good morning, Rockville.

Upcoming events in Montgomery County include free pet adoptions in Derwood on Saturday and Sunday, an overdose awareness run/walk in Rockville on Saturday, a back-to-school block party in Silver Spring from 12-3 p.m., and a restaurant week running through Sunday.

Yesterday, Bethesda Magazine reported that local giving circles pooled donations to support nonprofits in Montgomery County (serving families, youth and the arts).

Groups including Many Hands, Giving Together and DIVAs conducted detailed grant reviews and volunteer projects to create a deeper impact.

A deep partial lunar eclipse began Thursday at 10:30 p.m. and reached its fullest shadow just after midnight today in Maryland, blocking 96.3% of the moon.

Stargazers are advised to view the eclipse from dark outdoor areas if skies allow.

Rocktobierfest on Sept 26 in Town Center will unveil a time capsule, while the Parks Ale Trail at Rock Creek Regional Park on Sept 19 and a free Antique and Classic Car Show on Oct 17 at Civic Center Park bring local fun + fall arts events are scheduled regionally.

Maryland will receive up to $327M from Meta's $18B settlement over 10 years, including a guaranteed $22.9M annual payment, as funds will support consumer protection, public education and litigation costs per state law — a significant public benefit.

Seventeen measles cases have been reported among unvaccinated residents since mid-July, prompting Montgomery County officials to urge parents to verify their children's vaccine records.

Free back-to-school immunization clinics are scheduled through September *and* state vaccination guidelines remain unchanged.

After living in a motel last year, Falone Corriea and her son have secured a Rockville townhome through Montgomery County’s MPDU program and rental assistance from the Housing Opportunities Commission.

Virginia will face NC State today at 3:30 p.m. on ESPN as the team begins its conference play, while other local schools start games this weekend (including matchups featuring Georgetown, Towson and Richmond).

Silver Spring native Stephanie Everett was drafted by the Boston Hunters in the new Women’s Pro Baseball League.

Montgomery County Recreation is hosting a watch party on Sep. 3 at Good Hope Recreation Center + the event starts at 6 p.m.