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Man Wins $50K on Scratch-Off From Burtonsville 7-Eleven

Published June 2, 2023 at 7:37AM

A Beltsville man has claimed a $50,000 prize from a scratch-off purchased at 7-Eleven in Burtonsville. Full story below, courtesy of Maryland Lottery:

“What a payday! A Beltsville man found a blend of Lottery luck and player error turned his $100 allocation of Lottery games into a $50,000 Hot 777 payout. The 40-year-old found his lucky Hot 777scratch-off waiting at 7-Eleven #23691 located at 15585 Old Columbia Pike in Burtonsville. He spent $50 on his usual draw games and decided to spend the other $50 he had allocated on scratch-offs. The Prince George’s County resident was immediately drawn to the new $20 Hot 777 game and decided to try it. He intended to buy just one but accidentally selected two scratch-offs. The accidentally purchased instant ticket was the $50,000 winner.

Lone Oak Celebrates Three Years With Harvest Fest (June 9, 10, 11) Featuring $5 MoCo Lites

By MCS Staff

Published May 30, 2023 at 9:58AM | Updated June 4, 2023 at 1:14PM

Celebrate Three Years of Brewing Excellence with Lone Oak Farm Brewing Company in Olney: Lone Oak Farm Brewing Company, the award-winning craft brewery in Olney, MD, is excited to announce its upcoming third birthday celebration – Harvest Fest – taking place on Friday, June 9th, Saturday, June 10th and Sunday, June 11th, 2023. This milestone marks three years of exceptional craftsmanship, dedication to quality, and a commitment to the community. We kick off Harvest Fest with DC101 DJ Roche! The renowned beer guru will be broadcasting his show LIVE from The Farm on Friday, June 9ª from 3pm to 7pm!

Since its founding in 2020. Lone Oak Farm Brewins Company has become a beloved fixture in the local brewing scene. What began as a small operation has grown into a thriving establishment, oftering a diverse selection of flavorful and innovative brews that satisfy even the most discerning beer enthusiasts.

‘Red, White & Brews’ Takes Place Friday, June 9

By MCS Staff

Published May 30, 2023 at 7:32AM

Friday, June 9th marks the kickoff of the Town of Poolesville’s ‘Friday on the Commons’ 2023 season with ‘Red, White, and Brews’ taking place at the Commons (19701 Fisher Ave) from 6pm until 10pm.

Per the Town of Poolesville: “We’ll have Landmade, Manor Hill, Rockwell & True Respite breweries in our beer garden serving up their favorite beers. We will also have assorted wines. Food trucks include Biga Biga Pizza, Maria’s Kitchen & Kona Ice. We will have plenty of kids activiites, including a bounce house and yard games. And we’ll have a rockin good time on the Commons listening to the tunes of Michael Heister (under the tent) from 6 – 8 pm and the 19th Street Band on the bandshell from 8 – 10 pm. You don’t want to miss this event!”

‘Bark in the Park’ Takes Place Friday, June 16

By MCS Staff

Published May 30, 2023 at 7:24AM

‘Bark in the Park’ will take place on Friday, June 16th from 6pm-9pm at 19791 Fisher Ave at Whalen Commons in Poolesville. “Who has the dog that looks most like it’s owner, has the best pooch smooch, is the best dressed, has the happiest tail, has the face only a mother could love, or all around best in show? All of these questions will be answered at our “Cute Dog Contest” and each winner will get an awesome prize!”

Per the Town of Poolesville: “New this year you can “Paint with your Pup” (registration coming soon) and DJ Kevin will have the bandshell rockin. We will have dog related businesses and organizations including Burning Daylight Kennels, Dog Training Solutions, Bark Social, Warrior Canine Connection and Dogs on Deployment. Rescue groups joining us include Forever Changed Rescue & K-9 Lifesavers. And as always we will have food trucks and plenty of kids activities. “

Call to Artists to Design the County’s Official Pride Decal

By MCS Staff

Published May 29, 2023 at 1:51PM

In preparation for Pride Month in June, the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services and the Office of Community Partnerships are calling on artists and designers to create the county’s official 2023 Montgomery County Pride decal.

Submissions are due Wednesday, June 1, and should be submitted electronically on the MontgomeryCountyPride.org website. The county’s LGBTQ+ Advisory Board will choose up to five final designs to be displayed Pride Month events and on social media for public voting.

MCPS Performing Arts Students Shine in Awards Celebration

By MCS Staff

Published May 25, 2023 at 7:28AM

Dozens of MCPS high school seniors were recognized for their accomplishments in dance, theatre performance, technical theatre, choral and instrumental music, media arts, and 2D and 3D visual art at the 22nd annual Superintendent’s All-County Fine Arts Awards Celebration on May 22 at Seneca Valley High School.

The event featured musical and dance performances from four high schools, plus the All-County Dance Ensemble, which performed Origins, choreographed by Alice Howes and directed by Tiffany Alastanos. Other performances included—

MoCo Native and Good Counsel Alumna, Phylicia Pearl Mpasi, Stars in Upcoming ‘The Color Purple’ Remake

By MCS Staff

Published May 24, 2023 at 7:47AM

Phylicia Pearl Mpasi, a Montgomery County native and 2011 graduate of Good Counsel in Olney, will star as young Celine in the upcoming remake of The Color Purple. The movie portrays the story of the life-long struggles of an African American woman living in the south during the early 1900s and is a remake of the 1985 classic film starring Whoopi Goldberg, Danny Glover, and Oprah Winfrey that was directed by Steven Spielberg.

Mpasi will play lead character Celie Harris Johnson in her younger years, with Fantasia Barrino playing the lead character as an older adult. Per a bio on Coverfly, Mpasi “is the joyful daughter of Congolese immigrants. An alumna of Elon University, this actress, writer, comedian, and singer was seen in Broadway’s The Lion King and desires to tell stories showcasing the excellence of underrepresented people through a comedic lens.”

MoCo’s First Kung Fu Tea (Rockville) Adds “Neon Gaming”

By MCS Staff

Published May 22, 2023 at 5:11PM

Kung Fu Tea in Rockville Town Center (275 N Washington St), MoCo’s first Kung Fu Tea, has added @neongaming.io to the shop. As of now, you play for free with the purchase of a drink. You can choose from some of the arcades or you choose a game for XBOX or PS5 and play on one of the tv’s (solo or against a friend). A sneak peek is available below the procedures, policies, rules, and regulations.

Neon Gaming Procedures: We aim to provide you with the best gaming experience while ensuring the security of our games. Here’s how you can start your gaming adventure with us:

Beyond MoCo: City of Hyattsville Celebrates Jim Henson With New Informational Signage in Courtyard

By MCS Staff

Published May 21, 2023 at 8:00PM

The City of Hyattsville and The Jim Henson Legacy celebrated Jim Henson’s connection to Hyattsville with a special community event this past Friday and Saturday at the Jim Henson Courtyard in Hyattsville’s Driskell Park. The event featured a sing-a-long to The Muppet Movie (1979), puppet- making crafts, and the unveiling of new informational signage in the courtyard.

Per the City of Hyattsville: Jim Henson (1936-1990), the visionary artist and inventor of The Muppets, moved to the Hyattsville area as a child and was a student at Hyattsville’s Northwestern High School and nearby University of Maryland, College Park. He began developing prototypes for the Muppets while in high school and in 1955 debuted a nightly five-minute show on local cable station WRC-TV-4 called Sam and Friends. The show set the stage for Henson’s career and the eventual development of The Muppet Show.

WOODMOORstock 2023 is happening on June 10th, 2023 (55 Bands, 11 stages)

By MCS Staff

Published May 16, 2023 at 1:56PM

Silver Spring’s Woodmoor neighborhood music festival, known as WOODMOORstock, will be held for the second consecutive year on Saturday, June 10 (rain date: June 11) from 12pm-6pm. Festival organizers have released the lineup and schedule below, which includes 55 bands who will be playing on 11 volunteer stages around the Woodmoor neighborhood.

Many of the inaugural WOODMOORstock performers are set to return this year, and nearly 40 great new additions to the lineup from all over DC Metro and Baltimore area, including: Pinky Lemon, Dot Dash, Sleeping on Saturn, The Grasso Brothers, Black Shag Sherpas, The Threetles, and many more.

Did You Know One of The Original Mighty Ducks Is From MoCo?

By MCS Staff

Published May 15, 2023 at 6:36PM | Updated May 16, 2023 at 7:04AM

While many remember Elden Henson’s roles as one of the “Bash Brothers” Fulton Reed in the Mighty Ducks movies and Foggy Nelson in Netflix Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) series Daredevil, you may not know that he was born right here in MoCo. Then known as Elden Ryan Ratliff, he was born August 30, 1977 in Rockville. His mom, Sayde Henson, was a teacher, and his dad, George Ratliff, was a former New York theater actor. He didn’t stay too long, as his family moved to California by 1980.

Henson started acting as a print model when he was just a toddler, and began acting in commercials when he was six. He had many guest roles on television and acted in films like 1988’s Elvis & Me (written by Priscilla Presley) and 1989’s Turner & Hooch starring Tom Hanks. As a teenager, he starred as Fulton Reed in the Mighty Ducks trilogy (1992-1996). Since then, he has had supporting roles in films like The Mighty, She’s All That, Idle Hands, O, Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd, The Butterfly Effect, and a lot more.