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Baltimore Orioles Agree to Deal That Will Keep the Team at Camden Yards for At Least 30 More Years

By MCS Staff

With the current lease set to expire on December 31st 2023, the Baltimore Orioles, State of Maryland, Maryland Governor Wes Moore, and the Maryland Stadium Authority announced that they have agreed to a deal that will keep the O’s at Camden Yards for at least 30 more years. The announcement was made on the scoreboard following the third inning.

As of press time, Baltimore leads Boston 1-0 in the top of the 6th inning as the team looks to win its 100th game of the season while vying for the division title. The Orioles have not won 100 games since 1980. “30 MORE YEARS IN BALTIMORE. LET’S GO O’S!” tweeted Governor Moore. Featured photo courtesy of Clark Construction

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Rockville

Last Chance For Community to Comment on Rockville Town Center Master Plan at Two Meetings

By MCS Staff

The City of Rockville will hold two meetings in October to present a report on community outreach and engagement for the Town Center Master Plan. An in-person meeting will be held from 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24 in the Buchanan Room on the second floor of VisArts, 155 Gibbs St. A virtual meeting via WebEx will be held 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26. To register, visit engagerockville.com/towncenter.

Rockville staff will present findings from four months of intensive community outreach and engagement on the Rockville Town Center Master Plan. A master plan is a long-range document that establishes a vision for future growth and development. The goal of the master plan is to create a cohesive vision for the Town Center area that meets the city’s goals regarding climate action, bicycle and pedestrian safety, racial equity and social justice, and more.

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Bethesda

Halloween Eye Spy Trains Return On Weekends in October

By MCS Staff

On Saturdays & Sundays in October (starting October 7) from 10am – 6pm, Cabin John Miniature Train and Wheaton Miniature Train will take a ride through “Trainslyvania.” Each rider is given an “Eye Spy” card with seasonal items to look for along the tracks during the ride. Great for families of all ages!

Visit ActiveMontgomery.org to purchase tickets and guarantee a seat for your ideal train date and time. Online registration closes the morning of the scheduled ride, so don’t wait, book your online reservation today! For tickets purchased online, any train canceled due to weather or mechanical issues will result in a full refund automatically credited to your method of payment.

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Entertainment

Car Show Revs Up at Rockville Civic Center Park on October 14

By MCS Staff

The Rockville Antique and Classic Car Show, a city tradition for six decades, rolls into Rockville Civic Center Park on Saturday, Oct. 14.

The show’s 60th edition will be held 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the picturesque park at 603 Edmonston Drive. Home to the historic Glenview Mansion, the hills of Rockville Civic Center Park offer a fall backdrop for collectors and enthusiasts to share memories as they stroll through vehicles from 32 car clubs, from Packard and Plymouth to Fiat and Ferrari. This year’s special display will celebrate 75 years of Lotus.

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Education

Seven Schools Recognized as “Healthiest in MCPS”

By MCS Staff

Seven schools have been recognized as the healthiest in MCPS—Burtonsville, Glen Haven, Sargent Shriver and Snowden Farm elementary schools; Redland and Thomas W. Pyle middle schools, and Rockville High School.

The MCPS schools were among 781 schools across 36 states announced by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation for the 2022–2023 school year. Supported by Harmony SEL at National University, Kaiser Permanente and Kohl’s, this recognition honored schools for their achievements in advancing the physical, mental and social-emotional health of students, staff and families.

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Maryland

Fall 2023 Trout Stocking to Begin Across Maryland

By MCS Staff

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources will begin fall trout stocking in early October. Department crews will transport thousands of state hatchery-raised brown, golden, and rainbow trout and release them in select creeks, rivers, lakes, and ponds across the state.

Due to several variables that can alter schedules, stocking sites and times are not announced in advance, but are available immediately afterward. Anglers are encouraged to sign up for email updates to receive the latest stocking information. Starting in October, anglers can call the trout stocking hotline at 800-688-3467 on Fridays for a weekly update on all locations stocked. The department publishes daily stocking updates on its trout stocking webpage and posts them on Facebook and X, formerly known as Twitter.

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Arts

CAMP and Disney Bring Interactive Shop/Play Hybrid Experience to DC Area

By MCS Staff

CAMP, known for its unique shop/play hybrid rotating themed experience in physical locations across the country, is coming to Tysons (1961 Chain Bridge Rd.) starting this December. The experience, which is inspired by the film Encanto and created in collaboration with Disney, will transport families into the beloved world of the movie. Behind CAMP’s signature Magic Door at its New York location families enjoyed:

Inspired by the vibrancy of the film, the Disney Encanto x CAMP Exclusive Capsule Collection is also available for purchase today at camp.com/disney-encanto-shop nationwide. The must-have pieces include Isabela and Mirabel inspired Twirl Skirts and matching embellished sweatshirts, character-based tees, hats, and bags that can be customized with detailed chain stitching, colorful felt patches, whimsical rickrack trimmings and more. Make your very own here.

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Derwood

Outdoor Ed. Celebrates 60th Anniversary at Lathrop E. Smith Education Center

By MCS Staff

Staff, students, families and the community are welcome to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Outdoor Environmental Education Program from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14 at the Lathrop E. Smith Environmental Education Center, 5110 Meadowside Lane in Rockville. The event will feature:

Vendors are expected to include: Montgomery Parks, the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection, the Izaak Walton League, Nature Forward, NASA, the Maryland Agricultural Education Foundation, the MCPS Division of Sustainability and Compliance, Conservation Nation, the Poolesville High School Global Ecology Program, One Montgomery Green, Meadowside Nature Center and the Montgomery County Forestry Board.

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Restaurants

Hundreds Brave the Rain to Celebrate Red Ribbon Bakeshop’s Grand Opening

By MCS Staff

Red Ribbon Bakeshop, a Filipino bakery chain, opened its new Wheaton location last Saturday, September 23 at 9am just as heavy rains moved through the area with Tropical Storm Ophelia. That didn’t  stop hundreds of customers from showing up to support the bakery’s first Maryland location– arriving as early 3:30am. One customer, Mr. Eugie Ariaga of Rockville, became Red Ribbon’s first-ever Maryland customer. He won “one year of sweetness”– a Mango Supreme Cake every month for a year.

The bakery is located at 2501 University Blvd W, right next to the Anchor Inn sign that still stands. Currently, Red Ribbon Bakeshop has over 200 locations across the Philippines and 39 in the United States. In 2005 it was acquired by Jollibee Foods Corporation, which opened its first D.C. area Jollibee location at Wheaton Mall in 2021.

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Olney

First Look at Mackie’s Barbecue Co.; Now Open in Olney

By MCS Staff

Mackie’s Barbecue is now open at 5500 Olney Laytonsville Rd in Olney (most recently Umberto’s). The restaurant is in its soft opening phase with a limited menu for dine in, takeout, and delivery via DoorDash, Ubereats, and GrubHub. A preview and first look video is available below.

Per Mr. MoCo, “The restaurant features a beer cave, similar to the ones found at Shoppers grocery stores, and a wall of retail wine that features local vendors (a wide variety of beer and wine is coming soon, with some already there). The restaurant will also eventually have a full bar.

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