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🌱 Patch AM: Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse Opens First MD Restaurant
Also check out McLean Winter Estate: Jewels, Holiday Decor, Furniture, Arts & Rugs Online Auction on the Rockville Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:
- New Brazilian steakhouse brings tableside churrasco to Twinbrook Quarter
- How did Rockville’s Team Maryland fare on their Connecticut road trip?
Also on today's calendar: McLean Winter Estate: Jewels, Holiday Decor, Furniture, Arts & Rugs Online Auction and 9 more events.
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Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: A little rain this afternoon, with a high of 49 and low of 43 degrees.
- Friday: A little morning rain, temps: high: 57, low: 23.
- Saturday: Intervals of clouds and sun, with a high of 43 and low of 36 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse Opens First MD Restaurant (patch.com) — Rockville diners are getting a new option as Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse opens its first Maryland location in the Twinbrook Quarter development, offering a Gaúcho-style, all-you-can-eat churrasco experience. The 200-seat restaurant on Chapman Avenue features tableside-carved meats, an expansive hot and cold bar, weekend brunch, and special holiday pricing, positioning itself as a new destination for local food lovers.
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• South Kent hockey sweeps series against Team Maryland (lakevillejournal.com) — Rockville-based Team Maryland’s 18U squad hit the road to Connecticut and dropped three straight games to South Kent School, slipping to an 8-10-2 record. The series, played Dec. 12–14, showcased high-level Tier 1 youth hockey and a tough learning stretch for the Rockville program as it continues competing in a national development league.
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📸 Around Rockville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Rockville
★ Featured events ★
- McLean Winter Estate: Jewels, Holiday Decor, Furniture, Arts & Rugs Online Auction
McLean
6:30 pm - Tis The season to Shop Small. Holiday Shopping Made Easy.
Lavender Rose Boutiques, 16650 Georgia Ave, Olney, MD, 20832,
11:00 am - Experience Montessori in Action at Our December Open Houses
White Flint Children's House, 11810 Parklawn Dr, Rockville
10:00 am - New Year's Eve! With Airport 77's & American Touristor
Hank Dietle's Tavern, 11010 Rockville Pike, Rockville
9:00 pm
Thursday December 18
Saturday December 20
Monday December 22
Wednesday December 31
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Other local events
- Songwriters Association of Washington (SAW) Showcase
Hank Dietle's Tavern , 11010 Rockville Pike , Rockville
8:00 pm - PCV presents..Murder Inc.: THE CIA UNDER JOHN F. KENNEDY
Potomac Community Recreation Center , 11315 Falls Rd , Potomac
3:00 pm - Holiday Toast2Peace
World of Beer , 196 E Montgomery Ave , Rockville
5:00 pm - Patsy's Honky Tonk Torch & Twang Christmas Show with special guests The Crayfish Sisters
Hank Dietle's Tavern , 11010 Rockville Pike , Rockville
8:00 pm - Beatles at Dietle's
Hank Dietle's Tavern , 11010 Rockville Pike , Rockville
5:00 pm - Freddy Gang
Hank Dietle's Tavern , 11010 Rockville Pike , Rockville
2:00 pm - Chuck Underwood Trio
Hank Dietle's Tavern , 11010 Rockville Pike , Rockville
5:30 pm - The Paulverizers
Hank Dietle's Tavern , 11010 Rockville Pike , Rockville
2:00 pm
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
Sunday December 21
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Found Cat in Twinbrook.
My parents found a loving stray that is very friendly and so sweet. Please if this looks like anyone’s cat, please message me. He is currently… (Nextdoor Twinbrook) - Hi, does anyone recognize this doggo?
I was walking with mine and it was seemingly wandering without a leash/owner on Marcia ln. (Nextdoor Twinbrook)
- Montgomery County Public Schools posted a job opening for Immediate\: Long Term Substitute Teacher, Elementary, Laytonsville ES (full time) in Rockville. Apply here.
- Giant Food posted a job opening for PT Night Crew Clerk - Grocery - 0125 in Rockville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rockville here.
🗞 Nearby News
North Bethesda
- Whitman senior sets sights on Broadway in national theater contest (thebaltimorebanner.com)
Gaithersburg
- Ashman Claims Qualification for Public Matching Funds (montgomeryperspective.com)
- McNulty Enters Council At-Large Race (mymcmedia.org)
- New Report Reveals Evidence Handlers' Common Practices, Makes Recommendations (nist.gov)
Potomac
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