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Hey there, Gaithersburg! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How much time Gaithersburg riders save on the new MARC express?
• Remember Lakeforest's Chi-Chi's? See what's happening with the chain now.
• See how Gaithersburg stacks up in new national safety rankings.

Also on today's calendar: Vendor Members Group & the Markets of CRAFTS GALORE! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Very warm; a p.m. shower, with a high of 89 and low of 57 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: Cooler, temps: high: 68, low: 57.
• Sunday: Mostly cloudy, rain possible, with a high of 62 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New MARC express train launches direct Baltimore-to-Montgomery County service (foxbaltimore.com) — Gaithersburg commuters now have a faster direct MARC express option to Baltimore, cutting travel time from more than two hours to about 78 minutes each way. The new weekday Brunswick–Camden Express links Gaithersburg with multiple Montgomery County and regional stops, and riders get a $2 fare discount through March, making this a timely option if you commute or visit Baltimore regularly.
   

• Remembering Chi-Chi's as Restaurant Chain Makes a Comeback (mocoshow.com) — Gaithersburg readers get a nostalgic look back at the long-closed Chi-Chi's at Lakeforest Mall, a spot many locals remember for family meals and free chips and salsa. The story traces the mall's closure and demolition, then explains how the Chi-Chi's brand has quietly relaunched elsewhere, while leaving open the possibility of future locations, though none are planned for Maryland yet.
   

• Rockville Ranks Among Top 20 Safest Midsize Cities in U.S. (mocoshow.com) — Gaithersburg ranks 22nd in a new national safety study of midsize cities, coming in just behind Rockville and Frederick. The report compares violent and property crime, traffic fatalities, and disaster risk using Montgomery County data. Local readers can see how Gaithersburg stacks up nationally and regionally on key safety measures.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Gaithersburg

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 3
• Vendor Members Group & the Markets of CRAFTS GALORE! →
  Held at Grace Lutheran of Lutherville, 8601 Valleyfield Rd, LUTHVLE TIMON, MD, 21093,
  9:30 am
Sunday October 4
• Erin Ash Sullivan →
  Darnestown Presbyterian Church, 15120 Turkey Foot Rd, Gaithersburg
  2:00 pm
Monday October 5
• St. Raphael School Double Open House | K–8: 9–10 a.m. • Nursery: 10:30–11:30 a.m. →
  St. Raphael School, 1513 Dunster Rd, Potomac
  10:00 am
Wednesday October 14
• Party in Pink →
  61 Vineyard, 28712 Kemptown Rd, Damascus
  4:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday October 2
• Voter Hotline open now through November 3! →
  League of Women Voters of Montgomery County
  10:00 am
• Hook, Reel & Vibes Karaoke Fridays →
  Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar, 9643 Lost Knife Road, Gaithersburg
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Gut, Wind and Wire: Ancient Airs and Dances →
  311 Kent Square Rd, Gaithersburg
  8:00 pm
Monday October 5
• Free Mindfulness Meditation Class at Gaithersburg Library Continues →
  18330 Montgomery Village Ave, Gaithersburg
  6:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• The Kennedys SMOKETREE CD Release Tour! →
  Island Pride Oasis, 617 S Frederick Ave, Gaithersburg, MD, 20877
  7:30 pm
Wednesday October 14
• November Ballot Questions - Got Questions About The Questions? →
  Multiple times and locations
  10:30 am
• Brewing Bliss, Blend Your Own Tea →
  Kentlands Mansion, 320 Kent Square Rd, Gaithersburg
  6:30 pm
• Board of Education Candidate Forum →
  Montgomery Community Television 7548 Standish Place, Rockville, MD 20855 and online
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Good Morning.
  Thank you to everyone one that responded to my post regarding rehoming my sisters Maltipoo. She is now safely with Mindy and John from FOACAS rescue… (Nextdoor Longdraft)
• Very friendly cat comes to my back yard every day.
  Super sweet. Please let me know if anyone recognizes him/her or knows the family. Please message me (Nextdoor Clusters II)

• Giant Food posted a job opening for PT Service Clerk - Bake Off - 0150 in Gaithersburg. Apply here.
• KFC posted a job opening for Team Member in Germantown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gaithersburg here.

🗞 Nearby News

Montgomery Village

• 3 Montgomery County groups receive $1.8 million to tackle child poverty (mymcmedia.org)
• M-NCPPC Highlighted as National Gold Medal Finalist for Parks and Recreation Excellence (thebaynet.com)
• US economy grew a solid 2.2% in the second quarter, government says, upgrading previous estimate (delcotimes.com)

Germantown

• The Guide to DMV Fall Festivals: What's Free, What's Worth Paying For (town.news)

Rockville

• Grease Fire At Rockville KPOT Restaurant Causes Over $500K In Damage (patch.com)
• 62-Year-Old Woman Killed In MoCo Hit And Run: Police (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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