Good morning, Rockville.

Montgomery County was ranked as the second-best place for older residents among communities of 500,000 people or more by AARP this week, with San Francisco ranked first (according to a Livability Index using 61 factors including housing, walkability and transportation).

A Maryland family faces ongoing fines from its homeowners’ association for hanging Christmas lights and has sparked debate over holiday display rules — homeowner attorney Alfredo Vásquez said disputes usually center on timing, urging residents to review their HOA documents.

MBLI charter school in Bethesda is set to contest a revocation recommendation from Montgomery County Public Schools due to unresolved audit findings, including a privacy breach reported last November.

The school operator has requested state review and parents plan to support the school at the Jan. 8 board meeting.

Dan Hovey Live Performance

5:30-7 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — Free entry — Enjoy finger-style guitar inspired by Takoma Park legend John Fahey during happy hour.

Beatles Tribute Night at Dietle's

5-7:30 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — Free entry — Celebrate the 50th show of Beatles music with classic hits and album cuts performed live by local talent.

Winter Jubilee Celebration

1-4 p.m. — F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre — $10, $8 for residents — Celebrate the season with games, crafts, and festive gingerbread house building.

The Buds Concert

2-4 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — $10 — Enjoy a mix of roots, blues, rockabilly, country, and power pop from the talented band, The Buds.

Winter Craft Week Camp

8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Rockville Makerspace and Tool Library — Registration required — Enjoy three days of winter crafts, ice skating, and hot chocolate for kids aged 5-12.

Dan Hovey Live Performance

5:30-7 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — No cover charge — Enjoy finger-style guitar reminiscent of John Fahey during happy hour.