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In today's newsletter:

• Will you attend Rockville’s archdiocesan MLK Mass this January?
• Which Shady Grove bus stops are moving during shelter construction?
• Why police swarmed King Farm Boulevard to stop a car rally

Also on today's calendar: McLean School Open House (Kindergarten-Grade 4) and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the hammer say after getting an A on a test? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Decreasing clouds and breezy, with a high of 57 and low of 30 degrees.
• Thursday: Sunshine mixing with clouds, temps: high: 55, low: 41.
• Friday: A bit of afternoon rain, with a high of 58 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Archdiocese to honor Dr. Martin Luther King at Annual Mass (cathstan.org) — Rockville’s Shrine of Saint Jude Catholic Church on Viers Mill Road will host the Archdiocese of Washington’s annual Mass honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. Residents are invited to join Catholics from across the region to pray, reflect on racial justice, and celebrate King’s legacy under the theme “The Church and the Dream: Building Peace through Justice.”
   

2. Bus Shelter Upgrades Underway at Shady Grove Metrorail Station (mocoshow.com) — Bus shelters at Shady Grove East Metrorail Station in Rockville are being replaced through early February, temporarily closing some bays and shifting several Ride On and Metrobus routes to alternate, ADA-compliant stops. Riders should watch for posted signs, allow extra time, and check WMATA and Ride On channels for the latest boarding locations during the two construction phases.
   

3. 7 Car Rallies Broken Up, 4 Arrested In Howard, Prince George's Counties (patch.com) — Police stopped a planned illegal car rally at 702 King Farm Boulevard in Rockville as part of a multi-county crackdown on dangerous driving exhibitions. The Maryland Car Rally Task Force broke up seven events across Howard, Prince George’s and Montgomery counties and made four handgun-related arrests. Rockville residents may notice increased enforcement around popular gathering spots like King Farm.
   

4. SoberRide Surpasses 100,000 Free Rides During New Year's Holiday (mocoshow.com) — Rockville residents can tap the regional SoberRide program, which just surpassed 100,000 free New Year’s rides, to get home safely from major drinking holidays. The Lyft-based service operates across Greater Washington, including Rockville and other Montgomery County cities, and is credited with helping reduce impaired-driving deaths. It’s offered on select holidays like New Year’s, Halloween, and the Super Bowl.
   

5. New cervical cancer screening guidelines released by Health Resources and Services Administration (wsbradio.com) — Rockville-based federal health officials at HRSA have issued new cervical cancer screening guidelines that could affect how your doctor or insurer handles routine tests. Women 30 to 65 are now advised to get a high-risk HPV test every five years, including an at-home option, while Pap test guidance for younger women remains unchanged and private insurance coverage for the new option begins in 2027.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Rockville

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday January 10

• McLean School Open House (Kindergarten-Grade 4)
  McLean School-Falls Road Campus (Lower School), 11810 Falls Rd, Potomac
  9:00 am
• First Time Homebuyer Seminar (FREE!)
  Virtual/Online,
  10:00 am
• McLean School Open House (Grades 5-12)
  McLean School-Lochinver Lane Campus (Middle & Upper School), 8224 Lochinver Ln, Potomac
  1:00 pm

Monday January 12

• St. Raphael Nursery School Open House — Join Us January 12 at 9:30 a.m.!
  1513 Dunster Rd, Rockville
  9:30 am

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Other local events

Tuesday January 6

• Brother Bill Quintet
  Hank Dietle's Tavern , 11010 Rockville Pike , Rockville
  8:00 pm

Wednesday January 7

• Sally Baby's Silver Dollars
  Hank Dietle's Tavern , 11010 Rockville Pike , Rockville
  8:00 pm

Thursday January 8

• The Grandsons
  Hank Dietle's Tavern , 11010 Rockville Pike , Rockville
  8:00 pm

Friday January 9

• Scotch & Soda Band
  Hank Dietle's Tavern , 11010 Rockville Pike , Rockville
  5:30 pm
• The Hard-Core Troubadours
  Hank Dietle's Tavern , 11010 Rockville Pike , Rockville
  9:00 pm

Saturday January 10

• Pressed Flowers Frame
  Hammer & Stain Rockville , 107B Gibbs St , Rockville
  4:00 pm
• Ron MacDonald & Friends
  Hank Dietle's Tavern , 11010 Rockville Pike , Rockville
  5:00 pm

Sunday January 11

• Beast from the East
  Hank Dietle's Tavern , 11010 Rockville Pike , Rockville
  2:00 pm

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