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In today’s newsletter:

• Gaithersburg school receives esteemed Blue Ribbon designation
• A local effort receives the AARP Purpose Prize for its effect on the community

Also on today’s calendar: St. Raphael School (9:30 a.m.) & Nursery School (10:45 a.m.) Dual Open House and 9 more events.

Today’s riddle:What is red and harmful to your teeth? (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday:Sunny with pleasant weather, reaching a high of 70 and a low of 50 degrees.
• Friday:Sunlight filtering through thick clouds, temperatures: high of 70, low of 47.
• Saturday:Sunny and comfortable, with a high of 75 and a low of 51 degrees.

News we’re reading

• Two Elementary Schools in the County Recognized as Blue Ribbon Schools (mymcmedia.org) — Diamond Elementary School in Gaithersburg has been honored as a Blue Ribbon School, along with Wilson Wims Elementary in Clarksburg. This distinction highlights their dedication to outstanding performance and student achievement, with an official acknowledgment scheduled for November.

• Learn About This Year’s AARP Purpose Prize Winners (aarp.orgsubscription) — The AARP Purpose Prize recognizes people who are creating positive change in their neighborhoods. Among the recipients are Harold Garman and Spence Limbocker, who head theGaithersburgInitiative for a Beloved Community, connecting senior citizens with local residents to encourage support and relationships.

Upcoming Events in Gaithersburg

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★ Featured events ★

Monday October 6

• St. Raphael School (9:30 a.m.) & Nursery School (10:45 a.m.) Dual Open House

  1513 Dunster Rd, Rockville

  9:30 am

Sunday October 19

• BOOS & Brews

  Elder Pine Brewing & Blending Company, 4200 Sundown Road, Gaithersburg

  4:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday October 4

• Skateboarding Class – 10/04/25 – Gaithersburg, MD 2025

  Gaithersburg Skate Park, 510 South Frederick Avenue, Gaithersburg

  10:00 am

• RisuCon 2025

  Montgomery County Fair, Perry Parkway, Gaithersburg

  10:00 am

• Crowntoberfest — Downtown Crown

  Downtown Crown, 119 Crown Park Avenue, Gaithersburg

  12:00 pm

• Manhattan Short Film Festival

  Rosborough Cultural Arts and Wellness Center, 409 Russell Avenue, Gaithersburg

  2:00 pm

Sunday October 5

• Fall on the Farm

  Rolling Ridge Farm, 7409 Brink Road, Laytonsville

  1:00 pm

Thursday October 9

• Art and Emotional Regulation

  Kentlands House, 320 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg

  7:00 pm

Friday October 10

• 2025 Mid-Atlantic Regional Watercolor Show (hosted by the Baltimore Watercolor Society)

  Gaithersburg Arts Barn, 311 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg

  1:00 pm

Saturday October 11

• “Electric” Exhibition & Reception

  The Curator’s Selection Gallery, 402 Main Street, Gaithersburg

  3:00 pm

Sunday October 12

• Bid on a Better Tomorrow Silent Auction Event

  Lone Oak Farm Brewing Company, 5000 Olney Laytonsville Road, Olney

  9:00 am

Wednesday October 15

• Once Upon a Boo-Board

  Kentlands House, 320 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg

  6:00 pm

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Chatter

What your neighbors are discussing on social media

• Sincere Congratulations on the 17th Anniversary of CCACC Adult Day Healthcare Center —CCACC Read on bootstrap4u.com
• Electric Art Exhibition —Vian Shamounki Borchert Read on bootstrap4u.com
• Chesterbrook Academy® Preschool locations in Maryland will hold an Open House featuring autumn-themed activities. —Emily M Read on bootstrap4u.com

• Adopted!!

  Yay!! Nikau, my 150 lb best friend, has been adopted. So excited for him. More adoptable pets at Montgomery County Animal Services & Adoption Center in Derwood… (Nextdoor Whetstone Run)

• DoorDash has listed a job opportunity forDoorDash Shopper in Gaithersburg. Apply here.
• Walmart, Inc. has announced a job vacancy forMember Frontline Cashier in Gaithersburg. Apply here.You can look for additional employment opportunities near Gaithersburghere.

Nearby News

Montgomery Village

• Buckets and Beats Links Young People with Local Services and Enjoymentmymcmedia.org)
• The 800-Pound Gorilla Shows Off Its Strengths (montgomeryperspective.com)
• Gov. Moore revives the Maryland Blue Ribbon Schools Programwjla.com)

Germantown

• A man from Maryland is competing for the title of America’s best mulletdcnewsnow.com)

Silver Spring

• Man Charged With Attempting To Rob A Silver Spring Gas Station With A Firearmbootstrap4u.com)

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