The buzz overheard on the elevator at Penguin corporate headquarters goes like this: The Penguin newsroom’s Cinco de Mayo celebration will be on the patio at Mi Rancho.

Muy bueno.

Here’s how the rest of the week plays out:

Monday

7:00 p.m. The Penguin newsroom celebrates Cinco de Mayo at Mi Rancho (8701 Ramsey Ave). This Mexican fiesta is a Dutch treat.

Other celebrations drop at Ellsworth’s Austin Grill, and at Jackie’s in South Silver Spring.

Tuesday

9:50 a.m. County council member Marc Elrich (D-At large) introduces a zoning bill that would impact building heights for a proposed hotel in Fenton Village. This free event takes place in Rockville and is open to the public.

10:00 a.m. The county council holds a work session to discuss funding for Silver Spring’s future library. This free event takes place in Rockville and is open to the public.

1:30 p.m. The county council holds a work session to discuss possible rate increases at Silver Spring’s public garages. This free event takes place in Rockville and is open to the public.

Thursday

9:00 a.m. The developer of the proposed Bonifant Plaza project asks the county planning board for an extension on its project-plan review. This free event takes place at MNCPPC headquarters (8787 Georgia Ave) and is open to the public.

10:00 a.m. The county planning board discusses a program of requirements for Silver Place, a mixed-use project planned for Georgia Avenue at Spring Street. This free event takes place at MNCPPC headquarters (8787 Georgia Ave) and is open to the public.

Photo (lead): The breakfast of champions, courtesy of Flickr user Zero1o1.