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šŸŒ± Patch AM: Inside Gaithersburgā€™s unheated warehouse powering Toys for Tots this year

You won't want to miss Timmie Metz Band on the Gaithersburg Patch calendar

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Good morning Gaithersburg! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ā˜•ļøļø

In today's newsletter:

  • Inside Gaithersburgā€™s unheated warehouse powering Toys for Tots this year
  • Which Gaithersburg bagel shop cracked Montgomery Countyā€™s top five?
  • How a police drone helped track teen car thieves in Gaithersburg

Also on today's calendar: Timmie Metz Band and 4 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Morning mist; mostly cloudy, with a high of 53 and low of 26 degrees.
  • Friday: An icy mix, up to 1", temps: high: 35, low: 32.
  • Saturday: Low clouds, with a high of 42 and low of 30 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Inside a real Santa's workshop: How Toys for Tots delivers to millions (usatoday.com) ā€” A Gaithersburg warehouse is serving as a no-frills ā€œSantaā€™s workshop,ā€ where longtime volunteer Elizabeth Scott and her family are sorting thousands of Toys for Tots donations for children across Montgomery County. Working long, chilly days under a single heat lamp, theyā€™re racing to meet sharply rising demand so local kids still find gifts under the tree this Christmas.
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2. We taste-tested 9 bagels across Montgomery County and found the best one (thebanner.com) ā€” Bagel lovers in Gaithersburg get a shout-out as Nealā€™s Bagels in Kentlands ties for fourth place in a countywide blind taste test, praised for its New York-style bite and balance. The review compares nine Montgomery County shops, highlighting how local favorites from Rockville, Bethesda, Silver Spring, and Gaithersburg stack up on appearance, taste, and freshness.
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3. Drone Hunts Teen Auto Thieves, Leads To Gun Arrest In Maryland, Police Say (dailyvoice.com) ā€” Gaithersburg residents should know police recently used a drone to track two teens suspected of prowling cars, leading to the recovery of two stolen Hyundais and a loaded stolen handgun. The overnight enforcement detail on Norbeck Road and Gloria Way followed a spike in local vehicle thefts, especially involving Kia and Hyundai models.
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4. Healing through meditation: finding calm by turning inward (mymcmedia.org) ā€” Just outside Gaithersburg, the Lion of Wisdom Meditation Center offers residents a nearby place to slow down, breathe, and work on inner healing. Led by longtime Buddhist monk Bhante Rahula, the center introduces simple daily meditation and walking practices aimed at easing stress, reshaping habits, and helping people respond more calmly to lifeā€™s challenges.
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5. Terps in the NFL Week 16: Veteran wideouts Moore and Diggs flash as playoff momentum builds (testudotimes.com) ā€” A Gaithersburg native, Stefon Diggs just logged his fourth 100-yard game of the season, helping the New England Patriots clinch a playoff spot. The story recaps how former Maryland Terrapins, including Diggs and D.J. Moore, are impacting NFL playoff races and highlights notable performances and roles for several other Terps across the league.
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    Sunday December 28
  • Timmie Metz Band
    Hank Dietle's Tavern, 11010 Rockville Pike, Rockville
    6:00 pm

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    Sammy is a very lovable senior, 9 years young, gentleman with a heart full of love and an easygoing spirit. Heā€™s friendly, gentle, and affectionate,ā€¦ (Nextdoor Whetstone Run)
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    I took her in to give her food and water. She was starving, could have been out for days. She only had a harness on, no collar. Sheā€™s microchippedā€¦ (Nextdoor Deer Park)
  • Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Forklift Driver in Gaithersburg. Apply here.
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