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🌱 Patch AM: Did you buy your Powerball ticket at this Germantown 7-Eleven?
Also check out African American Authors Book Club on the Germantown Patch calendar
Coffee in hand, Germantown? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Did you buy your Powerball ticket at this Germantown 7-Eleven?
- Which Germantown athlete just scored big academic volleyball honors?
Today's riddle: What did the clock say when it ran out of batteries? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Germantownfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Friday: An icy mix, up to 1", with a high of 35 and low of 32 degrees.
- Saturday: Low clouds, temps: high: 42, low: 30.
- Sunday: Rain and drizzle in the p.m., with a high of 46 and low of 42 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• $50K Powerball Tickets Sold in Montgomery County on Christmas Eve (mocoshow.com) — A $50,000 Powerball ticket was sold at the 7-Eleven on Frederick Road in Germantown on Christmas Eve, giving one local player a major holiday windfall. Another $50,000 winner was sold in Wheaton, and several other big prizes from the recent record jackpot run also landed in Montgomery County, including more wins in Germantown. 
Find out what's happening in Germantownfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
• St. Mary's College Volleyball Quartet Garner Academic All-District Honors (thebaynet.com) — A St. Mary’s College volleyball player from Germantown has earned Academic All-District honors, spotlighting local talent succeeding both on the court and in the classroom. She and three teammates helped the Seahawks capture their first United East tournament title and an inaugural NCAA Division III tournament berth, all while maintaining GPAs well above 3.5.
📸 Around Germantown
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 2025 Quince Orchard Holiday Basketball Tournament- Day 1
Quince Orchard High School , 15800 Quince Orchard Rd , Gaithersburg
1:00 pm - A Christmas Carol - A Ghost Story of Christmas
Mulitz-Gudelsky Theatre Lab , 2001 Olney Sandy Spring Rd , Olney
2:00 pm - EP FOOD TRUCK
Elder Pine Brewing & Blending Co , 4200 Sundown Rd , Gaithersburg
3:00 pm - Jeff Carmella Duo at Windridge Vineyards
Windridge Vineyards , 15700 Darnestown Rd , Darnestown
5:00 pm - Quantum Leap Special Holiday Party Night!
That's Amore Restaurant , 15201 Shady Grove Rd #1 , Rockville
7:00 pm - Quantum Leap - Amazing 80's music band - Thats Amore -Rockville
That's Amore Restaurant , 15201 Shady Grove Rd #1 , Rockville
7:00 pm - Goldbug Revival
Hank Dietle's Tavern , 11010 Rockville Pike , Rockville
9:00 pm - English Conversation Group- In-person
Germantown Library , 19840 Century Blvd , Germantown
10:30 am - Gaithersburg Games
Panera Bread , 19965 Century Blvd , Germantown
1:00 pm - Basketball - Family Drop-In
Bauer Drive Community Recreation Center , 14625 Bauer Dr , Rockville
1:50 pm - Olney Bridge Club - In-person
Olney Library , 3500 Olney Laytonsville Rd , Olney
2:30 pm
Friday December 26
Saturday December 27
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Meet Kayla #adopt #foster #dog
Located At: Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center Description: I am a spayed female, black and white Labrador Retriever mix. Age: The… (Nextdoor Brandermill) - Two sad lost kitties on my sidewalk right now.
Do they belong to anyone? They are traveling together and hungry and cold. Please contact me asap. I gave them some food (Nextdoor Hickory Tree Way)
- TJX Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Merchandise Associate in Germantown. Apply here.
- Weichert, Realtors posted a job opening for Real Estate Agent in Germantown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Germantown here.
🗞 Nearby News
Montgomery Village
- Police charge two juveniles with car thefts (mymcmedia.org)
- 5 Things to Know Today, Dec. 25, In Montgomery County (mymcmedia.org)
- New Program Proves Teenage Interns Could Solve the Child Care Shortage in the US (cafemom.com)
Gaithersburg
Ok Germantown! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
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