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Skylight Choices:Fixed, Ventedor Tubular?

A skylight is a day lighting option that adds interest,uniqueness, beauty and energy efficiency to any home.There are a number and variety of choices available whenit comes to design and material. One aspect that home-owners considering the addition of a skylight may wantto weigh is the type of skylight they want for theirhome’s lighting, aesthetic and energy goals. Three keythings to examine are fixed skylights, vented skylights,and tubular skylights. Each option has benefits anddrawbacks, so homeowners should investigate the optionsbefore making a decision. Licensed contractors can pro-vide more information on these options and help home-owners choose the right type of skylight for the long-termgoals of the residence. The fixed skylight is integrated asa permanent element of the building. The main advan-tages of a fixed skylight are that they are easy to installand thus are less costly than other types of skylights,require little maintenance, are less susceptible to leakingor other skylight hazards and are highly energy efficientbecause of their tighter sealing. Potential drawbacks aredifficulty in ventilating rooms and tedious cleaning, dueto the fact that the interior and exterior of fixed skylightsmust be cleaned separately. Operable skylights areopened and closed according to preference, by electric,solar-powered or manual means. Operable (or vented)skylights provide homeowners more flexibility, allowingthe skylight to be opened to any desired degree at theuser’s discretion, providing less reliance on electricmeans for lighting, cooling and ventilation of an area.Operable skylights that are manually or solar poweredcontribute doubly to the lowering of the homeowner’spower bill. Additionally, operable skylights are easier toclean, as both the interior and exterior may be cleanedfrom either side. Vented skylights, do, however, requiremore maintenance than fixed due to the wear-and-tearon the moving mechanical components, which over timewill require repair and replacement. The frequent open-ing and closing of operable skylights also require regularlubrications for hinges to work properly. Finally, operableskylights can accidentally be left open or can requirequick action on the homeowner’s part when unexpectedrains appear! Tubular skylights are the most popularchoice for small spaces like bathrooms and hallways; onceinstalled, this choice often looks more like a modern lightfixture than a traditional skylight. Tubular skylights areflexible tubes running between the ceiling and the roof,thus eliminating the need to build a tunnel. As such, thistype of skylight neither raises nor lowers. A reflectivematerial lines the inside of the tube, collecting sunlightfrom the origin of the tube and bouncing it through thelength of the tube to the termination point, where natu-ral light is diffused. The diffusion of sunlight through thetube structure protects interior carpets and furniturefrom becoming bleached out, as the natural light reach-ing them is indirect. So you’ve decided on a skylight—now meet with a licensed contractor to decide what kind.Fixed, vented or tubular—the choice is yours, when let-ting a little light into your home!

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By Ashley Claire Simpson

The Almanac

Through Aug. 30, GlenEcho Park’s Photoworksis showcasing the 2015

Juried Youth Photography Exhibi-tion. Since mid-July, the selectedwork of 18 photographers underaged 18 and under has been ondisplay. The 2015 Juried YouthPhotography Contest and Exhibi-tion has been so successful thatGayle Rothschild, the director andcurator of exhibitions, said she hasalready put next year’s youth ex-hibit on the calendar.

“It’s been great,” Rothschild saidof the contest and the resultingexhibition. “It has generated a lotof excitement with the teens. A lotof people came to the opening.Young people are keeping in touchwith Glen Echo because they feelit is welcoming. We love to gener-ate a community that likes to stayaround.”

Photoworks is one of Glen EchoPark’s art studios that functions asa not-for-profit resource for all lo-cal photographers. In its morethan 40 years of operation, it hassupported local artists with pho-tography training, galleries andoverall inspiration.

#Selfie was the theme of thisparticular contest, which was opento all local photographers ages 18and under. More than 30 emerg-ing artists submitted self-portraitsand other “selfie”-related photo-graphs to the contest, and thework of 18 applicants were cho-sen for the summer exhibition. Theself-portraits were taken with all

kinds of lenses, from traditionalcameras to cell phones.

The work was selected andawarded by two judges, both pro-fessional photographers. Theawards included grand, first, sec-ond and third prizes, as well astwo honorable mentions.

First prize winner LoganMallory, a Bethesda resident andrising senior at Walter JohnsonHigh School, said this is the firsttime he has been officially recog-nized in the photography commu-nity. While he has enjoyed snap-ping photos since he was 9 yearsold, this was his first experiencewith Photoworks.

“Being a part of this exhibitionand winning first place felt reallynice,” Mallory said. “This is myfirst big exhibition and contest soit felt great to feel support for myphotography and to have people

Through the Lens of YouthPhotoworksshowcasesyoungphotographers.

Logan Mallory’s prizewinning image, “Christmas”.

Logan Mallory’s “Starry Night”Logan Mallory’s “Selfie” captures a girl in Praguetaking a “selfie” in a public park.

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For National Night Out, on Tuesday, Aug. 4, members of the MontgomeryCounty Police visited with residents at the Scotland Neighborhood Recre-ation Center in Potomac.

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Daisy Pottinger gets her blood presure tested by Subur-ban Hospital RN Jamie Borns.

Lt. O. H. Ormsby, deputycommander of the 2ndDistrict, MontgomeryCounty Police

Sierra Cheri has her picture drawn by artist Mike Hassonof About Faces Entertainment.

National Night Out Unites Police, CommunityOnce the rain stopped, the children lined up for cotton candy.

Dancing in the Social Hall.Lt. Matt Milbourne of the ParkPolice meets with visitors at thecenter.

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By Marilyn Campbell

The Almanac

AFrench provincial home, often used forelegant entertaining, will be open to thepublic for a few days this fall.

Philanthropist, socialite and HillaryClinton fundraiser Annie Totah will open her homein Round Hill, Hye Land House, for the 59th AnnualPotomac Country House Tour this fall. Sponsored bySt. Francis Episcopal Church in Potomac, the eventraises money for local homelessness, hunger, chil-dren and women’s issues, and elder care.

“I’m happy that I decided ... to help with St. Francis’charitable work,” Totah said in an email. “I’m alsohappy to share my home with my family, friends andneighbors.”

Hye Land House is one of four houses that will befeatured on the tour. After climbing the steps to thelandscaped terrace, visitors are welcomed into thehome by the light-filled grand foyer. Light from vastPalladian windows and a Schonbek chandelier re-flect on the white marble flooring and center stair-

case, creating an airy lightness in the home’s en-trance.

“This remarkably beautiful home represents somany things we hope to offer on the house tour,”said Barbara Heywood, the tour’s publicity chair:“subtle elegance, innovative use of materials, and arich, warm personality.”

With an ornate 150-year-old mirror, handmade inLebanon with mother-of-pearl inlays, and a collec-tion of blue stone amulets, coffee servers, perfumebottles and cigarette boxes, the living room is a nodto Middle Eastern culture. The floors are mahoganywith a parquet border of maple and cherry and thefireplace is marble.

The dining room features crownmolding created to match theapron of the custom Italian diningtable, which sits under a Schonbekchandelier.

The family room’s ceilings soarmore than 20 feet, and lightstreams into the space from grandmullioned windows. Woodwork isbleached almond and the graniteon the bar is blue pearl. The paint-ing over the fireplace depicts a for-mal gathering in the home and isbased on a photograph.

Tour will raise moneyfor local charities.

Local Mansion OpeningTo Public for House Tour

Large Palladian windows and a striking Schonbek chan-delier offer and an abundance of light in foyer of HyeLand House.

Annie Totah’s Hye Land House will be one of four homes on the PotomacCountry House Tour.

The lower level of the home displays Annie Totah’s couture wardrobe.

The floors of this living room are mahogany with parquet border ofmaple and cherry. The space includes a marble fireplace and an ornate150-year-old mirror, handmade in Lebanon with mother-of-pearl inlays.

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By Marilyn Campbell

The Almanac

When Margo Fonoroff workedas a teacher, media specialist and principal in Mont-gomery County Public

Schools, she recalls the first days of schoolas being filled with excited children clad innew clothes and shoes and carrying newbackpacks. They had pencils and notebooksand calculators and were ready to begin anew school year. For some students how-ever, the start of the school year broughtshame.

“There were some kids who would bringtheir stuff to school in a giant plastic bagbecause their families couldn’t afford new

backpacks and school supplies,” saidFonoroff, who is now retired.

That image was a sharp contrast to herown life: “I started … collecting my kids’old backpacks and bringing them to schooland giving them to the kids who didn’t havebackpacks, and it was like Christmas forthose kids.”

As area students prepare for the 2015-2016 school year, Fonoroff and her husband,Bruce, are joining an organization calledInterfaith Works, a nonprofit organizationthat works to meet the needs of the poorand homeless, providing backpacks andother school supplies for needy children inMontgomery County.

Next week, the Fonoroffs will host theirSeventh Annual Park Potomac Ice CreamSocial, which benefits Interfaith Works’backpack drive. The event will include facepainting, door prices, an exotic car displayand hot fudge sundaes. The Fonoroffs areasking community members to bring newbackpacks and school supplies, which willbe donated to needy students.

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Backpack Drive To Benefit Needy ChildrenCouple hosts ice cream social to getall children ready to start school.

The local community isasked to donate new back-packs and school supplies.

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Address .............................. BR FB HB ... Postal City .. Sold Price .... Type ...... Lot AC .. PostalCode ....... Subdivision ......... Date Sold

1 9841 AVENEL FARM DR ......... 6 .. 5 . 3 ....... POTOMAC ... $3,350,000 .... Detached .... 2.00 ......... 20854 ................. AVENEL ................ 06/09/15

2 9806 HALL RD ...................... 5 .. 6 . 3 ....... POTOMAC ... $2,070,000 .... Detached .... 0.46 ......... 20854 .......... HERITAGE FARM ......... 06/08/15

3 8926 ABBEY TER .................. 5 .. 4 . 3 ....... POTOMAC ... $1,820,000 .... Detached .... 0.28 ......... 20854 ................. AVENEL ................ 06/30/15

4 11716 LAKE POTOMAC DR .... 6 .. 6 . 2 ....... POTOMAC ... $1,700,000 .... Detached .... 4.76 ......... 20854 ...... BEALLMOUNT GROVE ..... 06/30/15

5 10716 BARN WOOD LN ......... 5 .. 4 . 2 ....... POTOMAC ... $1,665,000 .... Detached .... 2.66 ......... 20854 ......... RIVER OAKS FARM ........ 06/11/15

6 10908 RIVERWOOD DR ......... 6 .. 5 . 2 ....... POTOMAC ... $1,625,000 .... Detached .... 2.03 ......... 20854 ...... POTOMAC VIEW ESTS ..... 06/24/15

7 10032 AVENEL FARM DR ....... 5 .. 4 . 2 ....... POTOMAC ... $1,575,000 .... Detached .... 0.53 ......... 20854 ................. AVENEL ................ 06/26/15

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1 9841 Avenel Farm Drive — $3,350,000

2 9806 Hall Road — $2,070,000

3 8926 Abbey Terrace — $1,820,000

4 11716 LakePotomac Drive— $1,700,000

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7 10032 Avenel Farm Drive — $1,575,000

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By Marilyn Campbell

The Almanac

After Curtis Brand was diagnosedwith amyotrophic laterals sclero-sis (ALS) and he could no longerclimb stairs, he and his wife,

Judith, had to make the difficult decisionto sell their home in northwest Washing-ton, D.C. They then purchased a two-bed-room, two-bathroom property on the 18thfloor of Turnberry Tower in Arlington, Va.

With amenities such as floor-to-ceilingglass windows, a European gourmet kitchenand marble bathrooms, the property offeredthe Brands luxury and could easily accom-modate Curtis. It did need one modifica-tion, however: “There was a beautifulmarble bathroom that I couldn’t use,” saidCurtis. “We had to remodel it and replacefixtures that I could use.”

After they purchased the property, thecouple went on vacation to Florida. Theyleft the project in the hands of Lanna Ali-Hassan, an interior designer with GlickmanDesign Build in Potomac. “We cast our fateto the wind,” said Judith. “We made thedecision and put it in their hands.”

The design team’s task was to create anaesthetically appealing, accessible space andhave it finished when the Brands returned.While they were able to relocate some of

the existing features, including the medicinecabinet, base cabinets and sink, the spaceneeded a major overhaul to achieve a de-sign that is both elegant and accessible.

“We actually had to gut the entire bath-room,” said Ali-Hassan. “We replaced pol-ished marble with honed marble to elimi-

nate the slip factor. There are his-and-herside sinks that are completely different, butmesh together.

The crew also removed the existing bath-tub and replaced it with a roll-in shower toaccommodate Curtis Brand’s wheelchair.There is also a traditional shower entrance.

In addition, the glass-enclosed shower in-cludes a seat, marble flooring and walls, anda Schluter water membrane system.

Through an exchange of emails and texts,the Brands worked with the design team tochoose materials and fixtures. “We chosethem from pictures,” said Judith. “She gaveus a number of alternatives to look at.”

The toilet was replaced with one that isAmericans with Disabilities Act (ADA) com-pliant, and Ali-Hassan added as many grabbars as possible, making sure “to use fix-tures that are dual functional like towel barsthat are also grab bars. Even the toilet pa-per holder is a grab bar.”

Other features include a waterfallcountertop, giving the appearance of a con-tinuous surface that blends from the topsurface down the side, and a built-in cabi-net and shelves. The team chose materialsthat fit into the condominium’s existingdesign aesthetic.

The result is a bathroom that maintainsthe level of luxury and accessibility that theBrands desired. The space is safe, but stillmaintains a spa-like elegance of the origi-nal bathroom.

“We created a very functional bathroomfor me as well as for my wife,” said Curtis.

The bathroom was awarded the 2015Chrysalis Award, which recognizes excel-lence in the remodeling industry.

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Email community entertainment eventsto [email protected] date, time, location, descriptionand contact for event: phone, email and/or website. Photos and artwork welcome.Deadline is Thursday at noon, at least twoweeks before event.

ONGOING“The Parent Trap.” Through Aug.

14., various times at ImaginationStage, 4908 Auburn Ave., Bethesda.Twins raised separately by divorcedparents meet at summer camp andtrade places. Tickets are $10. Visitwww.imaginationstage.org for more.

“Rust Sun Bible Corn.”ThroughAug. 16, gallery hours at GibbsStreet Gallery at VisArts Rockville,155 Gibbs St., Rockville.Photographer Kim Llerena hasdocumented rural towns for thisexhibit. Free. Visitwww.visartsrockville.org for more.

Adventure Theatre MTC Presents:“Oliver.” Through Aug., 16, Fridaysat 7 p.m.; Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 7p.m.; Sundays at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. atRound House Theatre, 4545 East-West Hwy, Bethesda. Based on theclassic Charles Dickens’ story,“Oliver” chronicles the life of a youngorphan in 19th century London.Tickets are $35 for students and $45for adults. Visitwww.adventuretheatre-mtc.org orcall the box office at 301-634-2270.

Seasonal Walk. Through Sept. 30,7 a.m.-7 p.m. at Safeway, DowntownSilver Spring, 909 Thayer Ave. Walkthe sidewalk trails throughresidential and retail areas of SilverSpring and into Takoma Park. Followeither the 5 km or the 10 km routes.Trails suitable for wheelchairs andstrollers. Free. Register atwww.sugarloafers.org.

Children’s Storytime. Wednesdaysand Saturdays, 10 a.m. at Barnes &Noble Booksellers, 4801 BethesdaAve., Bethesda Listen to employeesread children’s stories. Free. Visitwww.store-locator.barnesandnoble.com/event/4824850-21.

Adult Single Night. Saturdays, 9 p.m.at at Benny’s Bar & Grill, 7747Tuckerman Lane, Potomac. Find aDJ, open dance floor, and othersingles. No cover charge. Visitwww.bennysbargrill.com.

The Bethesda Big Train. ThroughAugust. Shirley Povich Field in CabinJohn Regional Park, 10600 WestlakeDrive. The collegiate league baseballteam The Big Train plays in the CalRipken Collegiate Baseball League, awooden-bat collegiate league thathas sent athletes to Major LeagueBaseball. Visit www.bigtrain.org formore.

Bugs Bunny Programs. Aug. 1-16,Saturday and Sunday, at 11:30 a.m.at the AFI Silver Theatre, 8633Colesville Road. Bugs Bunnyprograms presented by AFI. Ticketsare $5. To view show schedule, visitwww.afi.com/silver/.

D.B. Stovall: Photographs of theAmerican Vernacular Exhibit.Through Aug. 16, during galleryhours at Gibbs Street Gallery. 155Gibbs St., Rockville. Take in thephotography of D.B. Stovall and KimLlerena. Their work focuses on of theAmerican landscape and environmentfrom specific conceptual and physicalvantage points. Free. Contact theVisArts at Rockville at 301-315-8200or www.visartsatrockville.org formore.

Bobby Coleman Art Exhibit.Through Aug. 16, during galleryhours at Common Ground Gallery,155 Gibbs St., Rockville. View BobbyColemans art exhibit, which willfeature paintings of deconstructedobjects, colors and symbols foundwithin an urban landscape. Free.

Contact VisArts at Rockville at301-315-8200.

“Garfield, The Musical WithCattitude.” Various times anddays through Aug. 23 atAdventure Theatre, Glen EchoPark, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., GlenEcho. Garfield the Cat sings anddances in a child-friendlyproduction. Tickets are $19.50 forchildren 1 and up. Visitwww.adventuretheatre-mtc.org.

Art Exhibition. Through Aug. 30,Saturdays, 1-4 p.m., Sundays, 1p.m.-8 p.m. at Photoworks Gallery& Photography School, 7300MacArthur Blvd. View diverseartwork. Free. Visitwww.glenechophotoworks.org.

Reels and Redwood. Tuesdaysthrough Sept. 8, dusk at RedwoodRestaurant and Bar, 7121Bethesda Lane., Bethesda. Finddrinks, dinner, and classic moviesoutdoors. Free. Visitwww.redwoodbethesda.com formore.

Friday Night Live. Fridays throughSept. 4, 6:30-9 p.m. at RockvilleTown Square. Find diverse musiceach week. Local restaurants willbe selling food outdoors. Free.Visitwww.rockvilletownsquare.com fora full schedule.

Nando’s Spicy Saturday Nights.6:30-8:30 p.m. on Saturdaysthrough Sept. 26 at FountainSquare Plaza. Local bandsperform. Free. Visitwww.downtownsilverspring.com.

Yoga on the Plaza. 7 p.m. onWednesdays through Sept. 30 atFountain Square Plaza. Take amixed-level vinyasa flow yogaclass from Grace Yoga instructors.Free. Visitwww.downtownsilverspring.com.

Cooking Demonstration andTasting. Wednesdays, Sept. 16-Nov.4, 6 p.m. at The Mansion atStrathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike,North Bethesda. Local chefs providedemonstrations and tastings. Free,but registration required. Visitwww.strathmore.org.

Butterfly Exhibit. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.daily from through Oct. 25 atBrookside Gardens, 1800 GlenallenAve., Wheaton. Free.Visitwww.montgomeryparks.org formore.

Art Walk in the Park. First Fridaysthrough October. 6-8 p.m. Glen EchoPark. Enjoy pottery, calligraphy, glasswork, and much more. Visitwww.glenechopark.org for more.

Paint Night. 5:30-8 p.m. on first andsecond Mondays of the monththrough December at Sweet Frog,100 Lexington Drive, Silver Spring.Spiritual Unicorn art sponsors a nightof painting. Tickets are $10 forchildren and $15 for adults. Visitwww.spiritualunicornart.com.

WEDNESDAY/AUG. 12Daniel Bennett Group. 7:30 p.m. at

Bethesda Blues and Jazz SupperClub, 7719 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda.Saxophonist Daniel Bennett and hisgroup performs their new album“The Mystery at Clown Castle.”Tickets are $20. Visitwww.bethesdabluesjazz.com.

Open Mic Night hosted by ChrisBrooks. 8-11 p.m. at Villain & Saint,7141 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda. Signup to perform at this rock ‘n’ rollmusic hall or sit back and enjoylistening to undiscovered talent. Freeadmission. Visitwww.villainandsaint.com/shows/.

THURSDAY/AUG.13Wally Worsley Band. 8 p.m. at Villain

& Saint, 7141 Wisconsin Ave,Bethesda. Ages 21 and over arewelcome to enjoy the rock music of

guitarist/vocalist Wally Worsley.Doors open at 6 p.m. $7 admission.Visit www.villainandsaint.com/shows/.

FRIDAY/AUG. 14Trip to Barnes Museum in

Philadelphia. 7 a.m. at Glen EchoPark, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. TheYellow Barn Studio at Glen Echo Parkis sponsoring a bus trip to thePhiladelphia Museum of Art, RodinMuseum, and the Barnes Museum.The cost of the round-trip, museumadmission, and lecture is $115. Visitwww.yellowbarnstudio.com or call240-626-4981.

Great Wines You’ve ProbablyNever Heard Of. 4-6 p.m. atWashington ArtWorks, 12276 WilkinsAve., Rockville. Learn about“undiscovered” wines from variouslocations, price points, and pairings.Tickets are $75. Visitwww.washingtonartworks.com.

A Tribute to Billy Joel. 6-9 p.m. atVillain & Saint, 7141 Wisconsin Ave.,Bethesda. Watch the band Miami2017 perform a tribute set to artistBilly Joel. Ages 21 and over. Ticketsare $8-10. Visitwww.villainandsaint.com.

Lee Greenwood Concert. 8 p.m. atBethesda Blues and Jazz SupperClub, 7719 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda.Country singer Greenwood hasreleased more than 30 albums.Tickets are $45. Visitwww.bethesdabluesjazz.com.

Crowded Streets. 9 p.m. at Villain &Saint, 7141 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda.All ages are welcome to enjoy DaveMatthews Band hits performed bythis tribute band. Doors open at 6p.m. $15 admission. Visitwww.villainandsaint.com/shows/.

AUG. 14-22Montgomery County Agricultural

Fair. 12 p.m.-12 a.m. atMontgomery County Fairgrounds,

501 Perry Parkway, Gaithersburg.Find carnival games and rides, atruck and tractor pull, monstertrucks, animals and more. Admissionto the fair is $10 with additional feesfor certain events. Visitwww.mcagfair.com for more.

SATURDAY/AUG. 15Ukulele and Guitar Summit. 10

a.m.-12 p.m. at The Strathmore,5301 Tuckerman Lane, NorthBethesda. Hosted by Grammy-winners Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer,the morning includes classes fromnovice to advanced skill levels, jamsessions, concerts, and an all-levelsuke orchestra. Tickets andregistration $370. Visitstrathmore.org.

Drawing Marathon. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. atVisArts at Rockville, 155 Gibbs St.,Rockville. VisArts invites artists of allskill levels to an 8-hour day ofdrawing on the VisArts Rooftop.Admission is $25 in advance and $35at the door. Artists are asked to bringtheir own supplies. Visitwww.visartsrockville.org for more.

Falling Workshop. 12:30- 2:30 p.m.at Joy of Motion Dance Center-Bethesda, 7315 Wisconsin Ave., Suite180E., Bethesda. Learn how toprofessionally take a fall during aperformance. Admission is $25-30.Visit www.joyofmotion.org.

Meet Michael Godard. 1-4 p.m. atWentworth Gallery-WestfieldMontgomery Mall, 7101 DemocracyBlvd., Bethesda. Godard’s signatureuse of olives and martini glasses haveadorned the walls of both fine artcollectors and celebrities includingOzzy and Sharon Osbourne, CrissAngel and the cast of A&E’s “Inked.”Free. Visitwww.wentworthgallery.com/godardfor more.

Local Brews Local Grooves. 5 p.m.at The Fillmore, 8656 ColesvilleRoad, Silver Spring. Ages 21 andover are welcome to enjoy craft beer

at this music festival featuring localtalent. $16 admission. Visitwww.fillmoresilverspring.com.Art Exhibit Opening. 6-8 p.m. atThe Writer’s Center, 4508 Walsh St.,Bethesda. View works of DavidCamero and Vatsala Menon, and getto talk to them at the eveningreception. Free. Visitwww.writer.org.Speed Dating Event. 7-9 p.m. atTommy Joe’s, 4714 MontgomeryLane, Bethesda. Professionals in theCity is hosting a speed dating eventfor singles over 45. Admission is $30if purchased by 5 p.m. on Aug. 14.Visit www.prosinthecity.com.Roundabout Performance. 9p.m. at Villain & Saint, 7141Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda.Roundabout is a pop/rock band.Tickets are $5-7. Visitwww.villainandsaint.com/.

SUNDAY/AUG. 16Author Reading. 2-4 p.m. at TheWriter’s Center, 4508 Walsh St.,Bethesda. Richard Hoffman, authorof recent memoir “Love & Fury”, isjoined by May Rihani, author of“Cultures Without Borders.” Free.Visit www.writer.org.Waltz Dance. 2:45-3:30 p.m.(workshop), 3:30-6 p.m. (dance) atSpanish Ballroom, 7300 MacArthurBlvd, Glen Echo. Music performed byIvory Boys. No partner required.Admission is $10. Visitwww.WaltzTimeDances.org orcontact Joan Koury at 301-634-2222.Great Wines You’ve ProbablyNever Heard Of. 4-6 p.m. atWashington ArtWorks, 12276 WilkinsAve., Rockville. Learn about“undiscovered” wines from variouslocations, price points, and pairings.Tickets are $75. Visitwww.washingtonartworks.com.

Dr. Nittler’s Elastic SoultasticPlanet Performance. 6 p.m. atVillain & Saint, 7141 Wisconsin Ave.,Bethesda. Open for all ages. Dr.Nittler’s Elastic Soultastic Planet is asoul, jazz and funk band. Tickets are$5. Visit www.villainandsaint.com/.

WEDNESDAY/AUG. 19Open Mic Night hosted by Chris

Brooks. 8 p.m. at Villain & Saint,7141 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda. Signup to perform at this rock ‘n’ rollmusic hall or sit back and enjoylistening to undiscovered talent. Freeadmission. Visitwww.villainandsaint.com/shows/.

THURSDAY/AUG. 20Cocktail Dinner Party. 6:30 p.m. at

Ruth’s Chris Steak House, 7315Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda. Celebratethe 50th anniversary of Ruth’s ChrisSteak House with a five-course mealpaired with vintage cocktails. Ticketsare $90. Visit www.ruthschris.com.

Ben Mason Band Performance. 8p.m. at Villain & Saint, 7141Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda. Open to allages. Tickets are $8-10. Visitwww.villainandsaint.com/.

FRIDAY/AUG. 21Katydid What? 8-9 p.m. at Locust

Grove Nature Center, 7777Democracy Blvd., Bethesda. Childrenaged 3 and older are invited to learnhow to identify and appreciate thesummer sounds of crickets, cicadas,frogs and katydids. Cost is $3 perchild. To register, call 301-765-8660or visit www.parkpass.org.

Fives. 9 p.m. at Villain & Saint, 7141Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda. Acousticrock band performs. $10 admission.Doors open at 6 p.m. Visitwww.villainandsaint.com/shows/.

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“The Rockstar of the Art World” Michael Godard will beavailable for meet-and-greets at his upcoming presenta-tion of never-before-seen work. Godard’s olive and mar-tini glass-themed work will be on display and availablefor purchase on Saturday, Aug. 15, 1-4 p.m. at WestfieldMontgomery Mall, 7101 Democracy Blvd., Bethesda. Visitwww.wentworthgallery.com.

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Backpack Drive To Benefit Needy ChildrenFrom Page 5

to learn and excited about going back to schoolinstead of being ashamed,” said Bruce.

He recalled a letter from a mother of threechildren who received new school suppliesfrom a previous backpack drive. Her husbandhad passed away and she was on disability andhad a limited income. “It is an extreme chal-lenge every school year to make sure the kidshave the supplies they need to start the yearright and this year I really did not know whatI was going to do,” she wrote. “To my utteramazement, my children received beautiful,brand-new … backpacks, stuffed with everyitem they could possibly need. … We got homeand all 3 were sitting in the middle of the liv-

ing room floor looking through their items likeit was Christmas! Of course I had ducked intothe kitchen weeping pure tears of gratitude.”

“This is really what the event is all about,”Bruce said. The Fonoroffs collected more than950 backpacks last year, and their goal thisyear is to take in more than 1,000.

“We encourage people to bring as manybackpacks as they want,” he continued. “Inmany cases, people with adult children havefun shopping for back-to-school supplies be-cause they haven’t done it in years.”

School items that top Interfaith Works’ most-needed list include packages of lined fillerpaper, tab dividers, two-pocket folders andpencil pouches.

“We’re the lucky beneficiaries of Bruce and

Margo’s hard work and generosity,” said Char-lotte Garvey of Interfaith Works. “They workto make [the ice cream social] a fun event andto solicit a wide variety of donations to give asdoor prizes.” In March, Interfaith Works namedthe Fonoroffs Humanitarians of the Year.

The Park Potomac Ice Cream Social will beheld August 20, 2015 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.at Park Potomac development off Seven LocksRoad in Potomac, Maryland.

Attendees are asked to bring new school sup-plies and new backpacks that Interfaith WorksInterfaith Clothing Center will distribute to un-derprivileged children.

Those who are unable to attend, but wouldlike to donate can visit www.iworksmc.org/.

‘Selfie’-Related Exhibit at PhotoworksFrom Page 2

like my photos besides my family. It has defi-nitely inspired me to take even more photosand learn more about photography.”

MALLORY’S prizewinning image, “Christ-mas,” was a black and white photo of his ownreflection in a Christmas tree ornament. Takenin 2012, he had no idea it would be on displayfor public viewing more than two years later.

“I had just gotten my first nice camera forChristmas,” Mallory recalled, setting the scenefor his photo. “I was really happy with thephoto.

Turning it black and white, the photo becameless about Christmas and you could see moreof myself in it.”

He said the other portraits he submitted,“Starry Night,” and “Selfie,” are also on dis-play at Photoworks. His “Selfie” photograph isactually not even a picture he took of himself,

but one he shot of a girl in Prague taking a“selfie” in a public park.

Chevy Chase resident Gina Balodemas wasthe recipient of this year’s Photoworks Emerg-ing Artist award. Balodemas has been involvedwith Photoworks for a few years, but this wasthe first time her work has earned her anaward. Her submission on display is titled“Masked.”

“My mom had these masks that she boughtfrom New Orleans,” she said. “I had never usedthem, because, where are you going to use amask when you’re 18 years old? I put one onand put on black eye makeup. I used my phoneand took pictures, some with flash and somewithout. I took an hour’s worth of photos andpicked the ones I liked to submit.”

This was the first year that Photoworks pre-sented the “Emerging Artist” award, andBalodemas was thrilled to be the inauguralrecipient.

“This was the first year they did this award

so it was so exciting,” she said. “I have neverbeen awarded for anything in my life exceptfor academics. I was very surprised and feltvery proud of myself. It’s really exciting to bea part of this.”

Balodemas said this is her last year she canbe considered for youth contests atPhotoworks, but she plans on taking moreclasses in the upcoming year.

“It’s a fun outlet,” she said. “It’s fun to getaway from the whole school, college thing.”

Mallory, who has received no formal pho-tography training, and only heard about thecontest through a family friend, said he is look-ing forward to now being a part of thePhotoworks community.

“I’ve taken photography classes at school andhave done a couple of gigs, but I am not pro-fessionally trained,” Mallory said. “Being a partof this has made me feel more empowered andhas given me more confidence in my photog-raphy.”

Email announcements [email protected] date, time, location, descriptionand contact for event: phone, email and/or website. Photos and artwork welcome.Deadline is Thursday at noon, at least twoweeks before event.

FRIDAY/AUG. 21Back-to-School Event. 6-9 p.m. at

Lincoln Park Community Center, 357Frederick Ave., Rockville. Findbackpacks with school supplies forsale for $2. Visitwww.rockvillemd.gov/.

SATURDAY/AUG. 22Athletic Education Event. 10:30

a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the NationalMuseum of Health and Medicine,2500 Linden Lane, Silver Spring.Learn about anatomy as it pertains tosports. Free. Visitwww.medicalmuseum.mil

SATURDAY/AUG. 29College Planning Program. 11 a.m.-

12:30 p.m. at Davis Library, 6300Democracy Blvd., Bethesda.Educational consultant M. AnnGoode, M.Ed., will address questionsstudents and parents have aboutacademic achievement and college

preparation. Free. Visitwww.montgomerycountymd.gov orcall 240-777-0922.

SATURDAY/SEPT. 12Public Hearing: Early Voting in

Montgomery County. 10 a.m. atMontgomery County Executive OfficeBuilding, 101 Monroe St., Rockville.The Montgomery County Board ofElections will receive testimony fromthe public about the list of EarlyVoting Centers for the upcomingpresidential election. Each localBoard of Elections in the State ofMaryland is required to review its listof early voting sites every two yearsand make recommendations to theState Board of Elections. Visitwww.montgomerycountymd.gov.

SEPT. 14-OCT. 11“Establishing Your Online

Presence.” Online via The Writer’sCenter website. Workshop instructorBernadette Geyer will be providinginstruction to small business ownersand independent consultants on howto create a website and navigatesocial media. The cost is $195. Visitwww.writer.org for more.

SUNDAY/SEPT. 20Panel Discussion. 2 p.m. at The

Mansion at Strathmore, 10701Rockville Pike, North Bethesda.Engage in a discussion about thedevelopment and importance ofwomen in the food industry. Free,but registration required. Visitwww.strathmore.org/.

THURSDAY/OCT. 1Great Decisions: Syria’s Refugee

Crisis. 12:30-2 p.m. at PotomacLibrary, 10101 Glenolden Drive,Potomac. Great Decisions, a nationalprogram of the non-partisan ForeignPolicy Association is sponsored byFriends of the Library, PotomacChapter. Most months there is aguest speaker.

The program is free and open to thepublic; bring a brown bag lunch. Acopy of the 2015 Briefing Book isavailable at the Information Desk.The book cannot be checked out; ittakes about an hour to read therelevant article. Books can beordered at fpa.org.

SUNDAY/OCT. 4Great Names Community Lecture

Series. 3-5 p.m. at Bethesda JewishCongregation, 6601 Bradley Blvd.,Bethesda. Bethesda JewishCongregation presents Jeff Malka,Jewish genealogist. Open to all. Free,

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THURSDAY/NOV. 5Great Decisions: Human

Trafficking in the 21st Century.12:30-2 p.m. at Potomac Library,10101 Glenolden Drive, Potomac.Great Decisions, a national programof the non-partisan Foreign PolicyAssociation is sponsored by Friendsof the Library, Potomac Chapter.Most months there is a guest speaker.The program is free and open to thepublic; bring a brown bag lunch. Acopy of the 2015 Briefing Book isavailable at the Information Desk.The book cannot be checked out; ittakes about an hour to read therelevant article. Books can beordered at fpa.org.

SUNDAY/NOV. 15Jewish Community Day. 10 a.m.-5

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B.D. VersusA.D.

If my experiences as a cancer patient/“terminal” “diagnosee” are at all typical,then the following generalization mightin fact be true: certain situations and/orfeelings that were once tolerated beforediagnosis are nearly impossible to toler-ate after diagnosis: traffic, waiting inlines, rudeness, compromise, sacrifice,delayed/deferred gratification, to list justa few. Life becomes so much more pre-cious, that wasting some of it – or theperception of wasting some of it – onunpleasant, unrewarding, aggravating,stressful, menial tasks, obligations, duties,etc. becomes almost too much to bear;on a consistent basis, anyway. It’s areverse bucket list. It’s less about whatyou want to do/accomplish and moreabout what you don’t want to do/endure.Avoiding unpleasantness becomes asimportant as finding happiness. Gettinghigh on life is the epitome, but if you’refrequently getting low on living, you arenot merely adding by subtracting, youare neutralizing. And though there maybe a net gain emotionally, the associatedpain and suffering may ultimately mini-mize the benefit.

And minimizing benefits is hardly thestuff of which cancer patients’ dreamsare made. You need to maximize, notminimize. You need to reinforce everypositive and eliminate any and all nega-tives, disconnecting and disengagingalong the way if necessary; rememberingthat your life may depend on it. There’sno future – literally and figuratively, inbeing miserable (or being made to feelmiserable). Life is challenging enoughwithout a cancer diagnosis. Being told byan oncologist that you only have “13months to two years” to live turns thatchallenge into a directive almost. Theprognosis is not so much given/meant asa guarantee as much as it is a presump-tion (based on a variety of tests/scans)that time will indeed tell. Nevertheless,it’s difficult to not take those words per-sonally, especially since you’re hearingthem from a professional. Believing themis hard enough, but devising some sort ofstrategy to embrace/assimilate and incor-porate them into a lifestyle you want tolive is sort of a management problem forwhich most of us haven’t been trainedand even less of us prepared for. It’s hardknocks that school never taught. Thatwas college prep., not cancer prep. Andeven though you’re not exactly fendingfor yourself once you’re in the cancerwhirled, you are in a world not of yourown making, and a world (of emotions)likely never imagined and certainly notanticipated.

How you navigate, how you survivebecomes a series of very personalchoices. After all, it’s your life (actually inthis column, it’s my life), and we have tolive it. Obviously I am responsible for myown actions, but I have to be responsiblefor my own “inactions,” too. Solvingproblems, minimizing hassles, finding sol-ace, accepting limitations, living andlearning are all less effective if I’m dis-traught in the process. Happiness is onething. Unhappiness is quite another.

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Northern SnakeheadFish FoundAbove Great Falls

The C&O Canal National Historical Park,Maryland Department of Natural Resources,and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service haverecently discovered the non-native north-ern snakehead fish within the park’s canalsystem above Great Falls.

After visitor reports of the snakehead fishin 2014, biologists from the agencies dis-covered several snakehead fish in the canalwaters between Great Falls and Violette’sLock. The snakehead fish has become es-tablished in the Patuxent River and otherfresh and low-salinity tidal waterways inMaryland and Virginia, but had not previ-ously been found in the non-tidal PotomacRiver system above Great Falls. An aggres-sive and predatory fish, the snakehead posesa substantial risk to many of native andgame fish species both within the canal andin the upper Potomac River.

The agencies are working together to de-velop programs to monitor and control thepresence and abundance of snakehead fishboth in the canal and the upper PotomacRiver. As fishing has proved effective in re-ducing snakehead populations in tidal ar-eas, the park is requesting that anglers pur-sue, catch, and remove any snakehead fishcaught within the Potomac River system.There is no seasonal, size, or creel limits

for snakehead. If anyone observes or catchesa snakehead fish within Maryland, [email protected].

It is a violation of state laws and the fed-eral Lacey Act to possess, import, or trans-port live northern snakehead fish, punish-able by fines up to $250,000 and five yearsin prison.

County IntroducesOnline Pet Licensing

Montgomery County government is nowoffering online pet licensing services tocounty residents. County law requires a petlicense for all dogs and cats four months ofage or older. All that is needed is a currentrabies vaccination certificate and a creditcard.

A license is required even if a pet is al-ways confined on private property, remainsexclusively indoors or lives on a farm. Thefine for an unregistered/licensed pet is$100. The fine for not having a dog or catvaccinated for rabies is $500.

One of the benefits of pet licensing isproof that a pet is up-to-date with its rabiesvaccination. A license can only be obtainedwith proof that a rabies vaccination is cur-rent. In the event of an emergency, a licensetag greatly expedites contacting the petowner to ensure that an injured pet getsthe most appropriate emergency care.

In addition to the new online licensingprogram, Montgomery County pet licens-

News Briefs

Email announcements to [email protected]. Deadline is Thurs-day at noon. Photos are welcome.

Emily Matthews has been named to thedean’s list for the spring 2015 semester atthe University of Sciences (Philadelphia,Pa.).

Alexandra Levenson, EmilyMangan, and Ashley Kalavritinos havegraduated from James Madison University(Harrisonburg, Va.).

Harrison Heller has graduated fromthe University of Akron (Akron, Ohio).

Julia Meier has been named to thedean’s list at Union College (Schenectady,N.Y.) for the spring 2015 semester.

Maryam Aboul-Enein, Omar Aboul-Enein, Jade Jacobs, Jade Lebrock,Allison Cola, Jacob Rayner and AndresRoa have been named to the dean’s list atSalisbury University (Salisbury, Md.) for thespring 2015 semester.

Genevieve Austin and Hannah Roophave been named to the dean’s list atWheaton College (Wheaton, Ill.).

MPSSAA Fall SportsBegin Aug. 12

Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Asso-ciation fall sports begin Aug. 12, meaning teamsaround the area will start having tryouts and prac-ticing.

Churchill SportsFor the Churchill football team, first-year head

coach Albert Song takes over a program that finished6-4 last season and last made the playoffs in 2012.The Bulldogs will scrimmage at Flowers High School

in Springdale at 1 p.m. on Friday, Aug.21. Churchill will open the season athome against Clarksburg at 6:30 p.m. onFriday, Sept. 4.

The field hockey team, led by headcoach Cay Miller, will open the season at homeagainst Springbrook at 5:15 p.m. on Sept. 9. TheBulldogs reached the 4A South region semifinals in2014.

The girls’ soccer team, led by head coach HarootHakopian, will scrimmage at Linganore at 5 p.m. onSept. 2, and open the season at home againstRockville at 7 p.m. on Sept. 8. The Bulldogs reachedthe region quarterfinals last season, losing toBethesda-Chevy Chase in double overtime.

The boys’ soccer team, coached by Arnold Tarzy,will compete in an event at Whitman High Schoolon Sept. 5, three days before hosting Rockville at5:15 p.m. on Sept. 8. The Bulldogs earned the topseed in the 4A West region playoffs, but fell to WalterJohnson in the quarterfinals in penalty kicks.

The volleyball team will host rival Wootton at 6:45

p.m. on Sept. 8. The Bulldogs, led by head coachCindy Hillard, reached the 4A West region champi-onship match in 2014.

Whitman SportsThe Whitman boys’ and girls’ soccer programs

brought home state championships last year. Thisyear, the boys’ team, led by head coach Dave Greene,will host an event on Sept. 5 and will travel to faceBlake at 5:15 p.m. on Sept. 8. The girls’ team, coachedby Greg Herbert, will participate in a scrimmage atMiddletown High School on Aug. 29, and will openthe season at Blake at 7:15 p.m. on Sept. 8.

The football team, led by head coach Jim Kuhn,will open the season at home against Paint Branch at6:30 p.m. on Sept. 4. The Vikings went 4-6 in 2014.

The field hockey team, coached by Allie Skiest, willhost Clarksburg on Sept. 9. The Vikings reached theregion semifinals in 2014.

Wootton SportsThe Wootton football team, led by head coach Eddie

Tolliver, will open the season at home againstKennedy at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 4. The Patriotswent 5-5 last year.

The field hockey team will travel to face Rockvilleat 3:45 p.m. on Sept. 4. The Patriots, coached byKearney Blandamer, reached the region final last sea-son, one year after playing in the state champion-ship game.

The boys’ soccer team, coached by Doug Schuessler,will host a tournament on Sept. 5, and will travel toface Richard Montgomery at 7:15 p.m. on Sept. 9.The Patriots, who won the state title in 2012, lost inthe opening round of regionals last season.

Chelsea Cahill and the Whitman girls’ soccer team wonthe state title in 2014.

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Board, CommissionApplicants Sought

The following boards and commisisonscurrenly have openings: Pedestrian, Bicycle,and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee;Western Montgomery County Citizens Ad-visory Board; and White Flint DowntownAdvisory Committee.

The deadline for application is Aug. 28.Vacancy announcements for county

boards, committees, and commissions maybe accessed through the following link:www.montgomerycountymd.gov/boards/index.html.

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SUNDAY/NOV. 22Great Names Community Lecture Series.

3-5 p.m. at Bethesda Jewish Congregation,6601 Bradley Blvd., Bethesda. BethesdaJewish Congregation presents Cokie andSteve Roberts, syndicated columnists. Opento all. Free, but RSVP to secure a seat. Call301-469-8636 or visitwww.bethesdajewish.org/registration/.

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