1. The question now becomes when will the weather take a turn for the worse? Because this can't keep up. Expect lots of sun today, with a high of 54 degrees and a 0 percent chance of rain.
2. Tonight marks the opening performance of Metropolitan Ballet Theatre's The Nutcracker. Performances are live from Montgomery College's Parilla Performing Arts Center this weekend and next. Check back with North Potomac-Darnestown Patch later today for a preview and instructions on how to purchase tickets.
3. Sports report: Quince Orchard makes the drive up to Baltimore to play Old Mill in tonight's Maryland 4A Division state championship game at 7:30. North Potomac-Darnestown contributor Matt Papuchis and Severn Patch editor Jonathan Moynihan gave their expert opinions on the game yesterday in a two-part Q&A.
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4. In case you missed it: An email petition aims to finally secure funding for the completion of the long overdue North Potomac recreational center.
5. In case you missed it, part two: In a vote of 2-0 with one abstention, the Montgomery County Council’s public safety committee Thursday voted to recommend against Expedited Bill 25-11 to establish a youth curfew in Montgomery County.
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