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Morning Gaithersburg! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will this $210,000 grant change Gaithersburg neighborhoods?
  • How Gaithersburg's new "wind phone" helps residents process grief
  • Why this Rio sushi spot belongs in your regular dining rotation

Also on today's calendar: Erin Ash Sullivan and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Rain most of the time, with a high of 64 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Monday: Partly sunny and warmer, temps: high: 73, low: 43.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 66 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Identity, Inc. Awarded Nearly $210,000 to Support Gaithersburg and Montgomery Village Communities (mocoshow.com) — Families in central Gaithersburg could see new support for kids and economic stability thanks to a nearly $210,000 state grant awarded to Identity, Inc. The yearlong ENOUGH GMV initiative will focus on six high-need census tracts served by Gaithersburg-area schools, bringing together the city, MCPS, community groups, and residents to tackle child poverty and improve economic mobility.
   

2. 'Wind Phones' Let People Say Things to Lost Loved Ones (washingtonian.com) — Gaithersburg now hosts a "wind phone," a quiet outdoor kiosk with a disconnected handset where people can speak unshared thoughts to loved ones who have died. Created through the Little Wind Phone Project, which also serves Silver Spring, it offers residents a free, reflective space for grief and remembrance while inspiring similar projects in nearby communities like Falls Church.
   

3. From Bethesda Magazine: Why Koi Sushi deserves a spot in your going-out rotation (bethesdamagazine.com) — Koi Sushi in Gaithersburg's Rio shopping center is praised as a reliable, everyday sushi option if you skip the fancier, pricier creations and focus on simple nigiri and classic rolls. The reviewer highlights generous fish-to-rice ratios, carefully prepared fillings, and a cozy, Tokyo-style interior that makes the suburban spot feel like an intimate city hideaway.
   

4. IKEA to Close Locations in Maryland, DC, and Virginia (mocoshow.com) — If you rely on the IKEA Plan and Order store at Rio in Gaithersburg, it's staying open even as several smaller locations in the region shut down this fall. The Boardwalk Place site will continue offering design and ordering help for kitchens, bedrooms, and more, though you still can't buy products or food on the spot.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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