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Detectives InvestigateDrowning

Detectives from the Montgomery CountyPolice Major Crimes Division continue toinvestigate a drowning in the Potomac Riverthat occurred on Aug. 16.

At approximately 6:10 p.m., 2nd Districtofficers along with Montgomery County Fireand Rescue personnel responded for thepossible drowning of an adult male in thePotomac River near Great Falls.

Witnesses told investigators that the vic-tim waded into the water when he slippedand was taken under the water by the strongcurrent and undertow. Officers were toldthat the victim did not know how to swim.

Montgomery County Police search andrescue officers along with MontgomeryCounty Fire and Rescue personnel began asearch and rescue operation but could notlocate the victim that evening. Search op-erations continued on Aug. 17 but the vic-tim was not located.

On Aug. 18 at approximately 11:30 a.m.,a kayaker called 9-1-1 reporting a body inthe water. MCP along with MontgomeryCounty Fire Rescue responded to thePotomac River between Offutt island andthe Maryland shoreline and located the vic-tim. The victim was pronounced deceasedat the scene.

The victim is identified as Abdul Qadir,age 28, of the 6200 block of Fernwood Ter-race in Riverdale.

THROUGH AUG. 30Pop-up Rabbi. Dates, times and locations vary.

Interested in chatting with a rabbi, or have aquestion? Rabbi Adam Raskin of CongregationHar Shalom invites community members to joinhim for a cup of coffee. Free. Contact CarlyLitwok at [email protected] or 301-299-7087. Visit www.harshalom.org for more.

❖ Thursday, Aug. 25, 2:30-4:30 p.m. AromaEspresso Bar, Westfield Mall, 7101 DemocracyBlvd.

❖ Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Starbucks atBarnes & Noble, Montrose Crossing, 12089Rockville Pike.

THURSDAY/SEPT. 1Drop in Discussion about Grief and

Healing. 1:30-3 p.m. at Montgomery Hospice,1355 Piccard Drive, Rockville. For anyonemourning the death of a loved one. Free andopen to any Montgomery County resident.Registration required, call 301-921-4400.Visitwww.montgomeryhospice.org for more.

THURSDAY/SEPT. 8Morning Coffee. 10-11:30 a.m. at Corner Bakery,

Westlake Drive, near Montgomery Mall,Bethesda. Potomac Community Village hosts,open to all, to meet, chat with other Potomacneighbors about ideas, plans to age in place inour own Potomac homes. Free to attend, pay forown beverages and food. Contact Nelly Urbachat [email protected] or 240-221-1370, or visitwww.PotomacCommunityVillage.org.

SUNDAY/SEPT. 1150+Expo. Noon-4 p.m. at Silver Spring Civic

Center, 1 Veterans Place, Silver Spring. Expofeatures expert speakers, health screenings,informative resources, technology education,and entertainment for older adults and theirfamilies. Free. Call 301-949-9766 or visitwww.theBeaconNewspapers.com/50-expos.

SUNDAY/SEPT. 18Rabies Vaccine Clinic. 8-10:30 a.m. at 7315

Muncaster Mill Road, Derwood. TheMontgomery County Animal Services andAdoption Center will hold rabies vaccinationclinics through September. The vaccinations arefree with the purchase of a Montgomery CountyPet License. Maryland law requires that all dogs,cats, and ferrets over the age of 4 months becontinuously vaccinated against rabies. Also bylaw and beginning at that age, all dogs and catsmust have a Montgomery County Pet License.Bring proof of previous rabies vaccinations. Alldogs must be leashed and cats and ferrets mustbe in carriers or otherwise contained. Visitwww.montgomerycountymd.gov/animalservicesfor more.

THURSDAY/SEPT. 22Aging in Place. 7-9 p.m. Potomac Community

Village hosts an open-to-all program on“National Policies to Promote Aging in Place,” alook at new federal legislation, with aging-in-place expert and Potomac resident LouisTenenbaum. Free. Contact Joan Kahn [email protected] or 240-221-1370. Visitwww.PotomacCommunityVillage.org for more.

JULY-SEPTEMBERPlant Clinic. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Davis Library,

6400 Democracy Blvd., Bethesda. During the2016 growing season Montgomery CountyMaster Gardeners will answer gardeningquestions at walk-In Plant Clinics locatedaround the County. Bring full and intact plantand insect samples, garden problems andquestions and get free answers.

THURSDAY/OCT. 20The Mediterranean Diet. 7-9 p.m. Potomac

Community village hosts open-to-all programon“The Mediterranean Diet and its Benefits,” withcookbook author Amy

Riolo. Free. Contact Joan Kahn [email protected] or 240-221-1370. Visitwww.PotomacCommunityVillage.org for more.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY/OCT. 28-30Camp Erin is one of the largest national

bereavement programs for youth grieving thedeath of a significant person in their lives.Hospice Caring is joining a network of 46 CampErin locations enabling the organization to servea larger number of campers in a wider age-range. This session is exclusive to teens (ages13-17). The program is free and the applicationis available at www.hospicecaring.org/camp-erin.html.

GUIDE DOG FOSTERS NEEDEDGuiding Eyes for the Blind - Montgomery

Region is looking for volunteers to foster andtrain future guide dogs. Volunteers will foster aspecially bred guide dog for 14 months, attendbi-monthly training classes, and teach the puphouse manners, people skills and socializationwithin the community. Dog crates, trainingequipment and monthly medications areprovided. Contact Margie Coccodrilli at 301-869-2216 or [email protected] or visitwww.guidingeyes-md.org.

SUPPORT GROUPSSuicide Grief Support Group. At JSSA, 6123

Montrose Road, Rockville. This ongoingbereavement support group is for those whohave lost a loved one to suicide. This groupmeets every first and third Monday. No charge.Pre-registration is required to attend. Call 301-816-2708.

Adult Bereavement Groups. Dates and timesvary depending on group members. HospiceCare, 518 S. Fredrick Ave., Gaithersburg. Peerdriven support groups in those in need ofsupport. Free. Contact Penny Gladhill at 301-990-8904, or [email protected].

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During the first weekend of themonth, in some of the hottestweather that the East Coast hasexperienced in recent memory,

Potomac’s Christopher Deraleau cycled 192miles to raise money for the Dana-FarberCancer Institute in Boston. While Olympicathletes racked up medals this August,Deraleau raised nearly $5,000 and cycledacross the Massachusetts as part of thePan Mass Challenge (PMC), a 26-year-old bike-a-thon.

“I biked 192 miles over 12 hours ridingtime and about 14 hours total includingstops and lunches,” Deraleau said. “I ini-tially decided to do the Pan-Mass becauseI grew up in Massachusetts and Connecti-cut and I have family still there. Mygrandmother is a three-time cancer sur-vivor and her last treatment was at Dana-Farber. It’s a great cause in general. Dana-Farber has a lot of pull up there.”

Since starting in 1980, this event hasraised approximately $500 million forDana-Farber, according to its website, whichalso states that every “rider-earned” dollargoes toward the Jimmy Fund, for adult andpediatric patient care and cancer research.Altogether, this year’s 37th PMC set out toraise $46 million. So far, the event has raisedabout $36 million.

Fundraising began at the beginning of theyear, when cyclists signed up for the event,and will go through October. Deraleau hassurpassed his own initial goal, but he willcontinue to collect money for Dana-Farber’sJimmy Fund through the fall.

“At this point, I’ve exceed my fundraisinggoal through the generous donations offamily and friends,” Deraleau said. “Thatdoesn’t mean I’ve stopped trying to raise

more. Every penny goes direct to theJimmy Fund, and as such to cancer re-search and treatment via the Dana FarberCancer Institute in Boston.”

The PMC designates 12 different bi-cycle routes that cyclists can choose from,ranging from 25 miles to 192 miles. De-pending on the chosen route, cyclists ei-ther ride for one day or two days.Deraleau pursued the PMC’s hallmarkand longest route, which went through46 towns — starting in the eastern Mas-sachusetts town of Sturbridge and end-ing in Provincetown, at the tip Cape Cod.Saturday and Sunday both started at5:30 a.m. and it all finished by Sunday,Aug. 7 at 5 p.m.

“A lot of the ride is on two-lane ruralstate highways,” Deraleau said. “You getpretty close to Rhode Island at one point,but you never cross into it. As for finishing,there are no prizes, no podiums, no losersor winners in the PMC. It’s not as much arace as it is a rolling tribute, to those whobattle cancer, by those who are willing topush themselves to their own limits to sup-port those fighters.”

There were 6,000 riders in this year’sPMC, hailing from 39 states plus the Dis-trict of Columbia, as well as from six totalcountries, according to statistics thatDeraleau received from Billy Starr, PMCfounder and executive director.

As part of the Maryland faction, Deraleaurode with a team from Baltimore County

called the Whistle Blowers, named after aLondon police whistle that the team mem-bers would blow during the ride for identi-fication purposes.

“My father has volunteered for years forPMC, and set me up with the Whistle Blow-ers,” Deraleau said. “I met quite a fewpeople I will stay in touch with. I didn’t re-ally know them personally prior to the chal-lenge, but after spending two days ridingacross Massachusetts with them, we endedup as friends.”

Starr said that the type of friendshipsforged at this event is part of the reasonthat PMC is so special and so successful inthe quest to raise life-saving funds for

Dana-Farber.“Every year, we are blown away

by the commitment the riders andvolunteers make to the PMC in thehopes of one day eradicating can-cer,” Starr said. “New faces be-come familiar ones, strangers be-come family, and it’s this specialand unique camaraderie thatmakes the PMC such an emotionaland unforgettable experience yearafter year. Here’s to another yearin the books, to reaching anotherfundraising milestone, and to an-other step taken toward helpingDana-Farber find a cure.”

While Deraleau may have beenone of the new faces at this year’sPMC, this was not his first charityride of considerable distance. Hesaid there was nothing fancy abouthis training, though it was clearlyeffective when it came time tojump in the saddle on Aug. 6 and7.

“After two years of training forother long distance charity rides,I’ve found my training entirelyconsists of just riding,” he said.“There’s really no substitute forriding miles and spending time onyour bike. I personally tried to getout and ride 50-100 miles everyweekend with various organizedcycling groups in the area from

around April up until the PMC. Toss in afew evening rides of 20-30 miles by myselfthrough Potomac, and that’s about it.”

Deraleau said PMC was an incredible ex-perience, and he hopes to be back in 2017.

“It’s an absolutely ginormous ride,” hesaid. “It’s a very surreal experience. Thereare people in all these towns you ridethrough, handing out water and many ofthem have benefitted from Dana-Farber. Inone town, every resident was out celebrat-ing us. The high school marching band waseven out. It was also amazing to meet vol-unteers who were cancer survivors, as wellas other riders. Every element of this expe-rience was just amazing.”

Potomac residentcompletes Pan MassChallenge.

Biking 192 Miles for Cancer Research

Tony Estrada Photo/Courtesy of Christopher Deraleau

Christopher Deraleau participates in the PanMass Challenge to raise money for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston.

“Every year, we are blownaway by the commitmentthe riders and volunteersmake to the PMC in thehopes of one dayeradicating cancer.”— Billy Starr, Founder and Executive

Director, Pan Mass Challenge

Thursday, Aug. 25, will kick off aCentennial celebration for theChesapeake and Ohio Canal Na-

tional Historical Park (C&O) at Great FallsTavern Visitor Center at 11710 MacArthurBlvd., Potomac. To celebrate the Centennial,all National Park entrance fees are waivedfrom Aug. 25-28.

12:15 p.m.: Ranger Talk will highlight the first100 years of the National Park Service

12:30 p.m.: Blow out the candles on the NPSbirthday cake and share in a piece of cake.

1-–1:30 p.m.: Seasonal staff and volunteers willpresent a Canal–-era fashion show.

The celebration will also include a photo boothfor visitors to remember their visit and a giantbirthday card to commemorate the event.

Saturday, Aug. 27, rain date Aug. 28Dog Days of Summer Celebration

9–11 a.m.: Guided nature hike exploring areanear Great Falls led by author of the book “PotomacPathways,” Napier Shelton.

11:45 a.m. and 2:15 p.m.: The Washington Rev-els Maritime Voices will perform. The Revels willpresent traditional songs of the C&O Canal andother canal waterways of America, as well as somesongs of the sea and shore.

12-4 p.m.: Book signing at the Visitor Center byNapier Shelton, author of the book Potomac Path-ways.

Sunday, Aug. 28Dog Days Celebration

12:15 p.m.: Ranger program will feature storiesof the ice houses along the Canal.

1-–3 p.m.: Historic ice cream-making demonstra-tions.

4-–4:30 p.m. Seasonal staff and volunteers willpresent a Canal–-era fashion show.

All events will take place at the Great Falls Tav-ern Visitor Center.

These events and all ranger programs are freeand open to the public. mule-drawn canal boatrides are also offered at 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3p.m., Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Prices are $8for adults (ages 16–-61), $6 for seniors (ages 62-plus), and $5 for children (ages 4–-15). Childrenaged three and under ride free.

Visit www.nps.gov/choh or www.facebook.com/chesapeakeandohiocanal/

Join in the conversation this summer with#CandOcanal #great falls #towpath #mules#potomac #NPSCentennial. Call 301-–767–-3714for more information.

Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center hosts birthday party.

Celebrate National Park Service’s Centennial

Thursday, Aug. 25NPS 100th Birthday Celebration

11 a.m.-noon: Free mule-drawn Canal boat ride.This hour- long ride is limited to the first 60 people.


LET’S TALKReal Estate

For professional advice on all aspectsof buying and selling real estate, call:

MICHAEL MATESELong & Foster Realtors

[email protected]

by Michael Matese

The Nuts and Boltsof ProfessionallyStaged Homes®

for SaleIn professionally Staged Homes®, it’s importantto stay away from themes—remember, the poten-tial buyer needs to be able to envision their furni-ture and home accessories in the space, not yours.By staying away from themes, you keep the focuswhere it needs to be: on the house, not the thingsinside it. The key principle to keep in mind whenprofessionally Staging® a home is that this ishouse’s chance to make a first impression. Atheme that a potential buyer doesn’t like canleave them with a negative impression of thespace, whereas keeping the room design neutraland open to interpretation invites buyers to day-dream, mentally “moving into” the space andforming an emotional connection to the space.Color and art are two important considerations instaging technique—choose relaxing colors and afresh coat of paint to evoke a feeling of peace andtranquility. After all, you want the buyers to envi-sion your home as their place to relax and enjoylife. Pieces of art, likewise, should be neutral andpicked with the intent of accenting the room—notbeing the room’s focal point—because the art isn’twhat you’re selling! Subtle pieces or mirrors,arranged tastefully around the rooms of yourhome, should draw attention to the features of thespace—a painting over the fireplace, an accentpiece flanking a bay window, a window dressingthat highlights French doors, and so on. Likewise,sellers (and buyers!) may also want to invest incabinetry or home design that allows the televi-sion to be concealed from view. By simply hidingthe television set from view, it makes the featuresof any room its focal point and promotes the spaceas an oasis of calm. Does your house have a roomthat seems to be a catch-all for clutter? By engag-ing the services of an ASP®, you’ve got a competi-tive edge on other sellers in your area. A keen eyefor detail, creative panache and problem-solvingattitude can help you re-purpose that room froman unfocused area that collects “stuff” into a spe-cialty room that adds value to your home that youdidn’t even know was there! Home libraries, atticclosets, personal gyms, luggage rooms, rumpusrooms, butler’s pantries, conservatories and portecocheres are all stylish ideas for re-purposingspace in rooms that seem to collect clutter thatadd both dollar value and a unique feature to yourhome, making it stand out to buyers and helpingit sell quickly for its maximum value.

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“Peter and the Wolf.” Through Aug.

28, various times at The PuppetCompany – Glen Echo Park, 7300MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Stagedwith half life-sized marionettes, Peterand the Wolf is a one-man showbased on Prokofiev’s popular tale ofgood versus evil. Tickets are $12.Visit www.thepuppetco.org for more.

“Jumanji.” Through Aug. 28, varioustimes at Adventure Theatre MTC,7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo.When Judy and Peter find amysterious old board game, they playit, hoping to alleviate their boredom.One live lion, an erupting volcano,and a dozen destructive monkeyslater, the children are no longerbored. Tickets are $19.50. Visitwww.adventuretheatre-mtc.org formore.

Exhibit: “Triple Vision.” ThroughAug. 28, 12-6 p.m. Saturday andSunday at Glen Echo Park – PopcornGallery, 7300 MacArthur Blvd, GlenEcho. The exhibition features worksfrom Mimi Betz, Marylouise Roach,and Madeleine Schaller. For thisshow, they have prepared severalpaintings that are three visions of thesame subject, and other paintingsdisplaying their individual interests.Free. Visit www.glenechopark.org formore.

“Rising Scaffold.” Through Aug. 28,12-6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays atGlen Echo Park – Stone TowerGallery, 7300 MacArthur Blvd, GlenEcho. This site-specific installation ofwire sculpture emerges from the floorof the Stone Tower Gallery to make arising tide of dimensional linework.Free. Visit www.glenechopark.org formore.

“Movement and Balance: AbstractDrawings of an Internal Life.”Through Aug. 28, 12-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday at Glen Echo Park – ParkView Gallery, 7300 MacArthur Blvd,Glen Echo. Each piece is anexpression of an internal personalchallenge that is described through amulti-layered tableau. The use ofrhythm, movement and balance helpsto illustrate each story. A solo exhibitby Heidi Sheppard. Free. Visitwww.glenechopark.org for more.

Exhibit: “Words Symphony I.”Through Aug. 31 at E9 Gallery,10116 Lloyd Road, Potomac. View acollection of Persian calligraphy byartist Bahman Panahi. Free. Visitwww.exhibit9gallery.com for more.

Call for Project Proposals. ThroughSept. 6, midnight. F.E.A.S.T. at

VisArts 2016 (Funding Emerging Artwith Sustainable Tactics) is a bridgebetween artists and the community.Artists, thinkers, and organizationsare invited to submit proposals forfunding up to $1,000. Projectproposals will address the theme of“Future Framers: EnvisioningRockville in 2040.” Visitwww.visartsatrockville.org for more.

Photoworks: “Earth, Water, andAir.” Through Sept. 25, 1-4 p.m.Saturday, 1-8 p.m. Sunday atPhotoworks Gallery – Glen EchoPark, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., GlenEcho. Three artists, Leslie Kiefer,Rebecca Clews, and CarolineMinchew, explore the elements viaphotography. Free. Visitwww.glenechophotoworks.org formore.

Canal Boat Excursions. April-Oct.,Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m., 1:30p.m., and 3 p.m. at Great FallsTavern Visitor Center of theChesapeake and Ohio Canal NationalHistorical Park, 11710 MacArthurBlvd., Potomac. Go on a 19th-centurymule-drawn canal boat excursion.Hear tales of what life was like forthe families who lived and worked onthe canal. Tickets are $8 for adults(ages 16-61), $6 for seniors (ages 62+), and $5 for children (ages 4-15).Call 301-767-3714 for more.

Accepting Submissions: BethesdaSongwriting Contest. ThroughNov. 4. The Bethesda Arts &Entertainment District announces thethird annual Bernard/EbbSongwriting Awards. The adjudicatedcompetition is seeking the best, up-and-coming, local songwriters andwill award one talented songwriter aGrand Prize of $10,000. Visitwww.bethesda.org to apply.

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.

VisArts Cocktails and CanvasClass. at VisArts in the Painting &Drawing Studio, 155 Gibbs St.,Rockville. Price $40. Visitwww.visartsatrockville.org/cocktails-and-canvas for more.

Thang Ta. Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m. atSutradhar Institute of Dance andRelated Arts, 1525 Forest Glen Road,Silver Spring. Learn the ancient art ofthe sword and spear. $25. Visitwww.dancesidra.org.

Weekly Blues Dance. Thursdays8:15-11:30 p.m. in the Back RoomAnnex at Glen Echo Park, 7300MacArthur Blvd. Capital Bluespresents rotating DJs and instructorswith beginner workshop 8:15-9 p.m.,no partner necessary. $8 for all. Visitcapitalblues.org for more.

Weekly Swing Dance. Saturdays, 8p.m.-midnight. The DC Lindy

Exchange presents a swing dancewith live music in the SpanishBallroom, Glen Echo Park, 7300MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo.Beginner swing dance lesson at 8p.m., followed by dancing. Admission$16-$18, age 17 and under $12. Visitwww.glenechopark.org for more.

Argentine Tango with Lessons.Most Sundays, 6:30-11 p.m. in theBack Room Annex at Glen Echo Park,7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo.Argentine Tango lessons followed bya Milonga most Sunday evenings.Beginner lesson 6:30-7:30 p.m. andintermediate lesson 7:30-8:30 p.m.Cost is $15/lesson and includes theMilonga. For just the Milonga, cost is$10 and the open dance with DJ runs8:30-11 p.m. No partner required.Visit www.glenechopark.org or call301-634-2222 for more.

Contra and Square Dance. Fridays

and Sundays 7-10:30 p.m. in theSpanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park,7300 MacArthur Blvd. The eveningcan include square dances, mixers,waltzes and other couple dances. AllContra and Square dances are taught,no partner necessary. Lessons at 7p.m., followed by the called dancewith live music at 7:30. $13 fornonmembers, $10 for FSGWmembers, $5 ages 17 and under. Visitwww.glenechopark.org or call 301-634-2222 for more.

Late Night Comedy. Fridays (openmic night) and Saturdays(established comedians) at Benny’sBar & Grill, 7747 Tuckerman Lane,Potomac. Benny’s is open 8 a.m.-1a.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Visitwww.BennysBarGrill.com.

Drop in Art Activities. EverySaturday 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in theCandy Corner Studio at Glen Echo

Entertainment

Exhibit9 Gallery will showcase the work of Persian callig-rapher Bahman Panahi through Aug. 31. Attend the recep-tion and view a short film on Friday, Aug. 26. Visitwww.exhibit9gallery.com for more.


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NETWORKING EVENT!Wednesday, September 14, 2016 • 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

10710 Falls Road • Potomac, MD 20854

Cost: Potomac Chamber Members: $10.00 • Non-Members: $15.00Cash Bar available

NORMANDIE FARM IS GENEROUSLY PROVIDINGHORS D’OEUVRES FOR YOUR ENJOYMENT!

To reserve your place and/or for additional information,Call the Potomac Chamber of Commerce:

301-299-2170Or reserve your spot online at www.potomacchamber.org

R.S.V.P. by September 12, 2016

Bring your business cards andplenty of conversation!

If you would like to donate a door prize,please call Jennifer at the Chamber office.

THE POTOMAC CHAMBER OF COMMERCEin partnership with

Normandie Farm Restaurantinvites you to a

Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., parentsand children can explore a new artform or theme. $10/child, parentcombo. Drop-in only. Visitwww.pgip.org for more.

Art Glass Center. Ongoing exhibitionsfeature work of resident artists.Sculpture, vessels, functional art andjewelry for sale. Classes are taughtyear-round for beginner,intermediate and advanced studentsat Glen Echo Park. Visitwww.artglasscenteratglenecho.orgfor more.

Yellow Barn Studio & Gallery.Saturdays and Sundays, 12-5 p.m.The Yellow Barn Studio & Gallerypresents free exhibitions of emergingartists’ work. Each weekend featuresthe work of a different artist. Mostartwork is also for sale. Visitwww.yellowbarnstudio.com formore.

Acoustic Open Mic. Wednesdays, 7-11 p.m. at Benny’s Bar & Grill, 7747Tuckerman Lane. Everyone welcometo perform. Wine bottles are 50percent off. Visitwww.bennysbargrill.com.

Potomac Games Group.Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. at PotomacCommunity Recreation Center,11315 Falls Road, Potomac. Theworld is in the midst of a Golden Ageof new board and card games forplayers of all ages. Free. Contactevent host Randy Hoffman at 412-983-5411 [email protected] formore.

THURSDAY/AUG. 25100th Birthday Celebration at

Historic Great Falls Tavern.12:15 p.m. at Great Falls Tavern,11710 MacArthur Blvd., Potomac.Join the Centennial Celebration as

the National Park Service turns 100years old. Listen to a Ranger-led talkand eat cake and ice cream. Free,plus parking fee. Call 301-767-3714for more.

FRIDAY/AUG. 26Paper Source: “Incredibly

Awesome Card Crafting.” 6-8p.m. at Paper Source Bethesda, 4805Bethesda Ave., Bethesda. Learn tostencil, stamp, heat emboss, paint,line envelopes. Visitwww.papersource.com for more.

Reception: “Words Symphony I.”Through Aug. 31 at E9 Gallery,10116 Lloyd Road, Potomac. View acollection of Persian calligraphy byartist Bahman Panahi. Tickets are$15. Visit www.exhibit9gallery.comfor more.

SATURDAY/AUG. 27Dog Training by Imitation. 2-4 p.m.

at Your Dog’s Friend, 6030 GrosvenorLane, Bethesda. Learn about thetraining method called “Do As I Do”created by Italian PhD ethologistClaudia Fugassa. Expert trainer LisaMarino and her dog Spumoni willdemonstrate this training technique.Free. Visit www.yourdogsfriend.org/free-workshops/ or call 301-93-5913.

Reception & Gallery Talk: “EarthWater Air.” 4-6 p.m. at Glen EchoPark – Photoworks Gallery, 7300MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Threelocal photographers work to capturethe mystery and movement of thenatural world. Free. Visitwww.glenechophotoworks.org formore.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY/AUG. 27-28Dog Days of Summer on the

Canal. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Great FallsTavern, 11710 MacArthur Blvd.,Potomac. Musical entertainment andinterpretation about the ice housenear Historic Great Falls Tavern.Free, plus parking fee. Call 301-767-3714 for more.

SUNDAY/AUG. 28Eye Run for POB. 8-11 a.m. at

Westfield Montgomery Mall, 7101Democracy Blvd., Bethesda. ThePrevention of Blindness Society ofMetropolitan Washington® (POB)will host the 3rd annual Eye Run forPOB 5K and fun run, featuring aVision Health Fair and Kids Campactivities for the whole family.Attendees can visit the Vision HealthFair for free vision screenings,resources for individuals withimpaired sight, and informationabout eye health and safety. Childrenare invited to join beloved authorValerie Tripp of the American Girlbook series in celebration of her newliterary project, Boys Camp Books.Kids Camp will feature camp-themedcrafts and activities, as well asopportunities for photos with theauthors. Registration for the 5K andfun run is $40. Visitwww.youreyes.org for more.

Dixieland Jazz Jam Session. 3-6p.m. at Normandie Farm Restaurant,10710 Falls Road, Potomac. Bring aninstrument and sit in with theConservatory Classic Jazz Bandduring the first set. Or just drop in tolisten to classic jazz, Dixieland, andswing. Tickets are $10, free forstudents and musicians. Contact 301-762-3323, or prjc.org.

THURSDAY/SEPT. 1Great Decisions. 12:30-2 p.m. at

Potomac Library, 10101 GlenoldenDrive, Potomac. On the eve of theinternational organization’s 70th

birthday, the United Nations standsat a crossroads. This year marks ahalfway point in the organization’sglobal effort to eradicate poverty,hunger and discrimination, as well asensure justice and dignity for allpeoples. But as the UN’s 193 memberstates look back at the success of themillennium development goals, theyalso must assess their needs for itssustainable development goals — anew series of benchmarks, which areset to expire in 2030. With theappointment of the ninth secretary-general in the near future as well, thenext U.S. president is bound to havequite a lot on his or her plate goinginto office. Free. [email protected] with “GreatDecisions” in the subject line.

SATURDAY/SEPT. 3Labor Day Open House. 12-4 p.m. at

Glen Echo Park – PhotoworksGallery, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., GlenEcho. Meet Photoworks faculty asthey present “Signature Images” fromtheir portfolio of work. Free. Visitwww.glenechophotoworks.org formore.

SATURDAY-MONDAY/SEPT. 3-5Labor Day Art Show. 12-6 p.m. at

Spanish Ballroom – Glen Echo Park,7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo.Find art of various media as well assome children’s work. Free. Visitwww.glenechopark.org for more.

SATURDAY/SEPT. 10My Gym Open House. 9:30 a.m.-1:30

p.m. at My Gym, 11325 Seven Locks

Road, Potomac. Learn about classesavailable for children age 3 months-10 years. Free. Visitwww.mygym.com/potomac for more.

Tomato Festival. 12-5 p.m. at NorthBethesda Market, 20 Paseo Drive,North Bethesda. Cookingcompetitions, tomato-themedpromotions, displays, live music,spaghetti eating contest and more.Free. Visitwww.nobetomatofestoval.com formore.

Centennial Campfire. 7:30-8:30 p.m.at C&O Canal’s Great Falls TavernVisitor Center, 11710 MacArthurBlvd., Potomac. Sing songs and listento stories from across America’sNational Parks as well as night–time-themed canal stories. Free,Great FallsTavern historic area has a entrancefee of $10 per vehicle.

SUNDAY/SEPT. 11Carnival of Chocolates. 11 a.m.-3

p.m. at Rockville Town Square. Thisyear’s event will include chocolatetastings from local chocolatiers, achildren’s fun run (100 yard dash),live music, games, and two children’sstory times. Proceeds benefit TheDwelling Place, a non-profitdedicated to homeless families. Freeto attend. Visit www.tdp-inc.org formore.

All-You-Can-Eat Crab FeastFundraiser. 1-5 p.m. at 5020Battery Lane. The Bethesda-ChevyChase Rescue Squad AlumniAssociation will hold a crab feastfundraiser – all-you-can-eat steamedcrabs, fried chicken, potato salad,baked beans, applesauce, and rolls,along with beer and soda. Ticketscost $45 per person in advance (or$50 after Sept.5). Call 301-442-4136.

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The WeakThat Just Was

One of my cancer-patient survivorshipgoals has been to, whenever possible, notlook the part, act the part or live the part.This past week, the eating challenges Iendured and the emotional and psychologi-cal havoc it wrecked upon me stopped mefrom “not” doing any of the three: I looked,acted and lived the part. And aside fromthe unpleasantness (some of which wasdetailed in last week’s column), looking,feeling and being the way I was, were suchnegative reinforcers that is has further pre-vented me from regaining my equilibrium,both emotionally and physically.

Not that I’m ever unaware of my circum-stances or not mindful of my mortality/abbreviated life expectancy, but the lessobvious it is, and the less impact the treat-ment has on me, the more I am able to livelike I’m not dying. However, when symp-toms manifest themselves and compromisesome of my activities of daily living, themore difficult it is for me to delude myselfinto thinking that my stage IV, non-small celllung cancer is chronic/treatable rather than“incurable/treatable,” as my oncologistquite clearly characterized it seven and ahalf years ago.

Believe me, the last thing I need arereminders. The first thing I need are pre-tenders (which is really just another wordfor hope). And though I have absolutelynothing to complain about 90 months intoa “13-month to two-year prognosis,” myreality is, every day is precious and days lostto side effects are days I can’t afford to lose.Moreover, when you consider the lack ofcontrol I experienced over this last weekand the associated feelings of helplessness –along with the fear that this not eating wasmorphing from temporary to permanent,you have a recipe for emotional disaster.And “emotional disaster” does not helpyours truly or any other cancer/seriously illpatient fend off the demons and level theplaying field. In fact, it tips it in the com-plete wrong direction. And tipping it in thewrong direction is all it’s cracked up to be.

So much of what I am going through ispsychological. I am constantly telling myself(not aloud but in print, I would admit) topersevere, not overreact, balance the badwith the good, forget your prognosis, forgetyour “terminal” diagnosis, forget theextremely discouraging mortality statistics,believe all the non-Western stuff I’m doingis helping, don’t slack, don’t abuse the privi-lege of life I’ve been given and finally, begrateful for every day.

Still, five days of not eating seemed tocompromise my emotional wherewithal. It’sas if I didn’t have the mental capacity nec-essary to talk myself out of the dark hole Ihad fallen into. It was a struggle to be sureand one I’ve experienced many timesbefore, but for some reason, and this is thescary part, this post-chemo week was theworst. Now moving forward, my next che-motherapy infusion is not for four weeks aswe’ve extended the interval to five weeks(from four), alternating my future intervalsto four weeks, five weeks, four weeks, etc.,through my next quarterly scan in midOctober. If the results of that next scan con-tinue to be encouraging, I’ll be anextremely happy man. But as I am wellaware, there are no guarantees in cancerand success is measured scan to scan. In theinterim though, I have to coexist with myreality. It’s not ideal, but “ideal” left thebuilding in February, 2009.

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Legendary storyteller Robert Jung, 80,has left us for grander pastures. Diagnosedin 2001 with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma,Bob ultimately succumbed to heart failureon Friday, August 19, 2016. A celebrationof his life will begin at 10AM Saturday,August 27, 2016 at Saint Francis EpiscopalChurch, located at 10033 River Road,Potomac, Maryland, with services at 11AM.Internment will follow at ParklawnMemorial Cemetery, 12800 Veirs Mill Road,Rockville, Maryland 20853.

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By Colleen Healy

For me, Cabin John Park is full ofmemories of my childhood and mysons’. I loved riding the miniaturetrain, feeding trash to Porky the Pig

and ice skating at the rink. Now, I bring mysons to the park to ride on the same train, playon the playground and have picnics. Newcom-ers to Potomac will find Cabin John Park a placeto meet new friends and create memories withtheir family.

The playground has many climbing struc-tures, a swing set, slides and even a totem pole.There are also several picnic areas where fami-lies can enjoy lunch in the park. After eatingkids can “feed” the trash to Porky the Pig whowill “eat” the paper and wrappers but neverglass!

The newest addition to the park is a dog parkwhere pets can run and play in an enclosedspace. There is an exercise area, rocks to climband fresh water available for the dogs.

The ice rink offers lessons, open skating,hockey and birthday parties. It is open year

round and there are summer and winter camps.For the adventurous, there are seven walk-

in campsites and several miles of hiking trails.Camping at Cabin John is a chance to spendthe night in the woods under the stars withoutleaving town. The Locust Nature Center hasyear-round activities and birthday parties.

For sports fans there are several athletic fieldsand in the summer the Big Train team, madeup of college baseball players, plays at ShirleyPovich Field. The most popular attraction inthe park is the mini-train ride. Perfect at theend of a long day in the park, the route takesyou through the woods and past the play-ground area. There is also a party room forbirthday parties next to the station. Every au-tumn there is an “eye spy” Halloween train ridewhere children can spot figures in the woodsand check them off on their card.

Cabin John Park is a must-do for newcom-ers to the area.

Cabin John Park is located at 7400Tuckerman Lane, Bethesda.

Visit www.montgomeryparks.org or call 301-495-2595.

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Bill Caine, Brian Caine and Colleen Caine get ready toride the Cabin John train circa 1979.

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Sean, John and Declan Healy play in Cabin John Park.

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Colleen Caine and brother Bill Cainepractice ice skating at Cabin Johnice rink in 1977.

Birders Flock TogetherThe Montgomery Bird Club is a local group of

birders whose members range from new birdersto serious bird enthusiasts. It has regular birdwalks at local and regional sites and meet everythird Wednesday at the Potomac PresbyterianChurch, 10301 River Roadfor a talk on birdingand related topics.

People of all ages and experience levels are wel-come to join the club and its meetings and fieldtrips. Visit its website to find out more informa-tion: www.montgomerybirdclub.org/

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DANIEL ESPINOZA (age 19)I have been living in Potomac since I was

born which was 19 years ago. There areobviously a lot of pros and cons to mov-ing to a new area but I say the pros out-

THOMAS ATKINSON (age 17)I have lived in Potomac for 10 years.

Newcomers should know that the Potomacarea is very nice and has a diverse amountof not only restaurants and shops but alsopeople. Living here will expose you to cul-tures of all types. Also I would recommendattending Potomac Day in the fall. It is avery fun day where the residents get tocelebrate living in the Area and there islots of great food. The area has a lot tooffer and there are so many opportunitiesfor students to take part in activities theymay enjoy whether it is sports or the arts.

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weigh the cons by a long shot when itcomes to Potomac. The schools are excel-lent and the proximity to D.C. is extremelyconvenient. It is a very safe environmentwith a lot family activities. The cons arethat the area is very materialistic. Potomacis one of the richest towns in America soof course the area can get pretty highmaintenance and “intense” for somepeople.

MAIU ROMANO (age 18)I lived most of my life in Potomac, I was

mostly into arts. I found that it was prettygood. I liked the education, I felt that itwas pretty good. Also, I enjoy Rio andBethesda but there isn’t a lot to do if youcan’t drive. There are a lot of opportuni-ties for internships.

Living in Potomac

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The Potomac Area Newcomers’ Club(PANC) originated in February, 1966when a group of women started thePotomac Welcome Wagon Club. Their

first activity was an invitational open house in March,attended by 39 women. At the second meeting, of-ficers were elected and dues were established at $2per year. Based on member interest, they formedthree activity groups: antiquing, bridge, and bowl-ing. The first luncheon was held in May at the Wash-ingtonian Country Club with a cost of $2.75 per per-son.

The club grew steadily and by April of 1973, themembership numbered 320. At that time, the clubdecided to limit membership in Welcome Wagon tothree years, and to form another club for memberswho exceeded the three-year limit. More than halfthe members left to join the new club “Echoes.”

Between 1979 and 1983, the name of the clubchanged several times. The by-laws were changedto allow members to continue their membership in-definitely. With this change, members could partici-pate, contribute, and maintain their friendships overa longer period of time.

Potomac Area Neighbors Club will be celebrating its50th anniversary in October.

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Here in our Newcomers andCommunity Guide, we’ve in-cluded an updated version ofour award-winning Insider’sGuide to the Parks, plus detailsof how to vote in the upcomingelections, information on localgovernment, nonprofits andbusiness organizations, plustips and tidbits from the com-munity.

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By Susanne Lee

President, West Montgomery County

Citizens Association

Welcome to the amazing Potomac Sub-region — our “Green Wedge” contain-ing extensive stream valley parks,wetlands, meadows, tree canopy, rich

biodiversity, and the crown jewels: the Potomac Riverand the C &O Canal Historical Park. These environ-mental treasures enhance our personal lives withtheir beauty and protect the area’s soil, the air webreathe, and especially the water we drink. How-ever, they are constantly under threat.

Established by concerned citizens in 1947, the WestMontgomery County Citizens Association (WMCCA)works tirelessly to protect, preserve, and promotethe very best of the Potomac Subregion. Designatedby Montgomery County as a “low density residentialwedge area, which would complement the developed1-270 corridor” and protect the public water supplyand the agricultural reserve, the Potomac SubregionMaster Plan reaffirms the “Green Wedge” functionsof our Potomac neighborhoods. It maintains thearea’s semi-rural character through low density zon-ing, limited sewer capacity, the two-lane road net-work, and a confined commercial core. WMCCA’sprimary focus remains grounded in the principlesenunciated in the Master Plan.

WMCCA pursues its goals in a collaborative fash-ion working with citizens, scientific experts, and lo-cal, state, and national officials. A major emphasis isplaced on the dissemination and consideration ofinformation critical to the development of environ-mentally sound, practical approaches to decisionmaking. Citizen involvement is strengthened by pro-viding individuals with the information and tools theyneed to address their particular concerns. As a re-sult, WMCCA is often the “go to” organization whenindividuals are faced with unexpected, unwarrantedthreats to their neighborhoods. WMCCA membersmeet frequently with government officials, testify,and, if needed, initiate legal action to ensure citizenconcerns are heard and that actions taken are con-sistent with the Master Plan and the relevant stat-utes and regulations.

Membership is open to all who live in the Potomac

Subregion. If you haven’t already, we encourage youto join and participate in our efforts. WMCCA holdsmonthly meetings open to all, not just WMCCA mem-bers, on the second Wednesday of the month fromOctober through May at the Potomac CommunityCenter, 11315 Falls Road beginning at 7:15 p.m. Pro-grams feature a wide range of speakers, citizen con-cerns, development proposals, and environmental is-sues relevant to our community. Additional informa-tion concerning WMCCA, including membership in-formation, is available at www.wmcca.org. Check thePotomac Almanac and the WMCCA website for de-tails on upcoming meetings.

WMCCA is currently following these important is-sues:

❖ The Washington Suburban SanitaryCommission’s proposed construction of a new mid-river intake for drinking water at their River Roadfiltration plant within the C & O Canal National His-torical Park. If approved, this project would havemultiple long term adverse impacts including thedestruction of acres of forested park land containingrare plant and animal species and an archaeologicalsite and negative impacts on visitor use of the Canalwhile failing to address the underlying problem ofpollution caused by the Watts Branch stream;

❖ Maryland Catering Company’s conditional useapplication to construct a wedding/banquet/businessmeeting venue and motel units on land north of OldAngler’s Inn at 10801 MacArthur Blvd.;

❖ Update of Montgomery County’s Comprehen-sive Water Supply and Sewerage Systems Plan – adocument that willl have profound impacts on thetype, location and density of development.

❖ Brandywine Senior Living, LLC’s conditional useapplication for an assisted living facility at the formersite of the Potomac Tennis Club next to the Falls RoadGolf Course on Falls Road. WMCCA has joined withthe abutting property owners and the Brickyard Coa-lition to appeal the County Hearing Examiner’s deci-sion to approve the application. The appeal raisesimportant issues regarding the standards to be ap-plied to conditional use applications under thecounty’s new zoning code.

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Eastern Kingbird in the C &O Canal Historical Park.

WMCCA’s emphasis on environmental protection.

Protecting Soil, Air, Water

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By Ginny Barnes

It was love of my husband that brought me herenearly 40 years ago but in so many ways, treesare what make me stay. First of all, I live in alog cabin in the Glen on a slope above the Watts

Branch. A house made of trees, surrounded by trees.When I look out my windows or sit on the back porch,I’m up in the trees. Big trees. old trees, a kingdom oftrees. It is the presence or absence of trees that mostaffects the water quality of our many streams lead-ing to the Potomac River and ultimately the waterwe drink.

The last few years, I’ve been visiting individualtrees, reading about them, learning what distin-guishes them one from another. When I go on hikesnow, it is often in search of a particular big tree withina forest. There is something about being with largetrees that inspires and uplifts weary souls like me.I’ve wondered why? Turns out, breathing deeply ofa forest may have measurable healing benefits. TheJapanese recognize it and have a name, shinrin-yoku— wood air bathing. Japanese researchers havefound when diabetic patients walk through wood-lands, their blood sugar drops. Famed Irish biochem-ist Diana Beresford-Kroeger writes that trees, likeelephants and whales register and may communi-cate through a sound spectrum inaudible to us calledinfrasound. We humans may feel these long stretchedout sound waves of 20 hertz and below even if wecan’t hear them.

What I know is that nothing lifts my spirits moreor makes me feel like a walk in the woods. In Potomacwe have a good many forested areas to hike. Block-house Point Conservation Park is a 600-plus treasureadjoining the C&O Canal National Historic Park andan exceptional mature Piedmont forest. From itsbluffs above the Potomac on a clear day you can seethe Blue Ridge. On the towpath you could walk toGeorgetown or all the way to Cumberland if so in-clined. These deeply wooded tracts and the narrowriver corridor of green are the real and enduring luxu-ries of living in Potomac.

A Special PlaceJust upstream of the overlook at Great Falls Park

is a path that winds along the Potomac for about amile called the River Trail. Here, the understory isdominated by a leafy canopy of Paw Paw trees andat intervals the tunnel of green opens to wide viewsof the river where Cormorants sit on flat rocks andhold out their wings to dry. Along this path and some-times right in the middle of it are exceptional largetrees to visit, walk around, lean against and evenhug if you are so inclined. Here lives a tall, straightShagbark Hickory, some beautiful old Oaks and Sy-camores that twist their way to the skies as you standbeneath and marvel. This path is one more place ofwonder and delight in Potomac. Maps of the sur-rounding trails are available at the Great Falls Tav-ern Visitor Center.

Advice for NewcomersCongrats on choosing a great place to live. Life

is easy here. You get great service from Montgom-ery County government.

Dial 311.You will speak to a very knowledgeable real

person who will actually listen, contact the cor-rect department, ie. “Highway services,” etc., andgive you a tracking number. You will get a re-sponse. Even without it, call back 311.

We have other great services.

“Recycling” and “yard trim” pick up every weekhelps us clean up. The yard trim goes for compostwhich county uses, and I think sells.

You could pick up “yard trim” stickers at thelibrary. I use three trash cans every week — some-times, like in Fall and Spring, often much more.

We have a wonderful Post Office too — use it.We had no library when we moved here. Enjoy

it. It’s great.

— Grace Kimm

By Roger Berliner

County Council (District 1)

If you are a newcomer toPotomac, you are in for a realtreat – as living there for 20-

plus years was for me everyday.But if you are looking for the landof “Housewives of Potomac,” youwill be sorely disappointed. Thatwe are not. Instead, you will finda caring community, whose day today life is much like everywhereelse … but for the fact that youlive in a beautiful neighborhood.

Each of us has different aspectsof a community that we are pas-sionate about. Mine is the environ-ment. To this day, I marvel at theelemental wildness of the PotomacRiver so close to the heart of thefree world. I take my black lab tothe river on a regular basis, fly fishon it, and simply find a nice spotand let the rest of the day’s con-cerns float away like the currentbefore me.

Access to this beauty isn’t lim-ited to the hardy. The C&O Canal,one of the National Park Services’most popular parks, affords all ofus an equal opportunity to appre-ciate the splendor of nature. Withover 700,000 visits per year, theC&O Canal offers wonderful hik-ing trails and beautiful views of thePotomac River. I have been a bigsupporter of this park, and washonored to be have been recentlyappointed by our United StatesSecretary of the Interior to serve

on the C&O Canal advisory com-mission.

Potomac is more than beautifulof course. It has some of the finestresidential neighborhoods any-where; it has some of the finestschools anywhere; and it has oneof the finest privately owned mu-seums in the world in Glenstone.It has great golf courses; fine res-taurants; and an active citizenrythat works hard to protect what istruly special about Potomac.

Ask anyone you meet on a crispautumn morning at the PotomacDay Parade. Ask the person youpass hiking the Billie Goat Trail.Ask any of your new neighborsthat moved to Potomac “for theschools” but have lingered longafter their children donned gradu-ation caps. They will tell you thatbeyond the beautiful parks, theoutstanding schools, the top-notchgolf courses, in Potomac you willfind a genuine sense of place. Astrong and vibrant communitynestled just outside the nation’scapitol.

It has been my privilege to rep-resent Potomac on the Montgom-ery County Council since 2006.Now it is my privilege to welcomeyou to Potomac — and to welcomeyou home. If you ever need assis-tance with a county governmentissue, please don’t hesitate to con-tact my office. You can reach meat 240-777-7828 orc o u n c i l m e m b e r. b e r l i n e r @montgomerycountymd.gov.

‘A Genuine Sense of Place’

ANTHONYRATINOV(age 18)

I’ve lived inPotomac mywhole life. New-comers shouldknow that Potomac is kind of inits own bubble — it’s very differ-ent from the rest of the country.People here have some unique cus-toms and differ greatly from theaverage American, in my experi-ence. Potomac is very nice, andsimilar to a resort in some re-spects, but I am really looking for-ward to exploring the rest of theworld and seeing different ways oflife. Potomac has some of the bestschool systems in America —Montgomery county is filled withgreat schools. Also, there are manygreat restaurants here and close by— such as in Bethesda, D.C., orany other place that can be easilyreached. Potomac is convenientlylocated close to these various othercities so it facilitates travel and

being able to connect with andexplore these other locations —such as through the Metro.

3. Some communityExtracurriculars that I’ve donehere include performing for someretirement and community centershere for some of the older folk. Inaddition, I’ve helped pick up trasharound the community.

Thanks!

LUCY BEDEWI(age 17)

It’s a very smalltown; you can al-ways see a famil-iar face in a localmall or plaza. Theschools are ex-quisite as is the general safety. Theonly issue in the school systemcould be the extreme pressure thatis placed on students to perform.

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Living in Potomac

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Aaron Hwang

Why I Live in Potomac

Ginny Barnesat a Shumard

Oak on theCanal.

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Aging in PlacePotomac Community Village

(PCV) is a non-profit network ofneighbors and friends geared toenhancing the quality of life forolder Potomac residents, enablingthem to age in place in their cur-rent Potomac-area homes and re-main vibrant, contributing mem-bers of our community. PCV, whichthinks of itself as “your roadsideassistance on the journey of life,”creates social connections, offerseducational, wellness and safetyprograms, provides neighbor-sug-gested referrals to contractors andother vendors, and arranges forvolunteer services, such as trans-portation, computer help, simplehome repairs, and friendly phonecalls and visits. PCV is part of anationwide movement of morethan 500 Villages, of neighborhelping neighbor. Volunteers of allages are welcome to help as theyhave time. For information on vol-

tional Policies to Promote Aging in Place,” with alook at newly proposed federal legislation. The Thurs-day, Oct. 20 monthly meeting features cookbookauthor Amy Riolo on the Mediterranean Diet andhealth. The Thursday, Nov. 17 meeting features au-thor David Hoffman, on his book, “The Billion Dol-lar Spy.”

Details on all events will be found atwww.PotomacCommunityVillage.org.

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Potomac Community Village members Richard and JoanGorman getting advice on enhancing their use of anassortment of communication devices at a PCV-hostedTech Tutorial with student volunteers from Bullis School’sSummer Program. The program, for PCV members, washeld on July 18, at the Potomac Community Center.


unteering, joining, or getting volunteer help, con-tact [email protected], 240-221-1370 or visit www.PotomacCommunityVillage.org.

PCV’s Fall 2016 events include morning coffees,afternoon teas, book group meetings, a walk on theC&O Canal, theater parties, a booth at Potomac Day,and monthly meetings that are free and open to all.

PCV’s Thursday, Sept 22 monthly meeting featuresuniversal design expert Louis Tenenbaum on “Na-


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Potomac is bordered by morethan 12 miles of the C&O CanalNational Historical Park,including the towpath and the

Potomac River. Living in Potomac pro-vides opportunities to enjoy the sightsand sounds of the river with outdooractivities ranging from an easy stroll to achallenging hike; a flat bike ride of a fewmiles to multi-day bike trip; rock climb-ing, world-class whitewater kayaking or agentle paddle on flatwater. Wildlife isabundant and birders flock to area. Alloutdoor areas of the C&O Canal NationalHistorical Park are open daylight hoursyear round. Visitors pay an entrance feeat the entrance to Great Falls TavernVisitors Center at Falls Road andMacArthur Boulevard, but access every-where else is free. Three-day pass for avehicle is $10; a person on foot is $5;annual pass is $30.See www.nps.gov/choh

Great Falls TavernVisitor Center andOlmsted Overlook

11710 MacArthur Blvd.301-767-3714

If you haven’t seen Great Falls, it’s time.Enter the C&O Canal National Histori-

cal Park here for up close views of GreatFalls by walking 0.2 miles over theOlmsted Island Bridges to the overlook atthe end. Bridges and boardwalks traverse

a rare floodplain terrace environment,ending with an observation deck over thespectacular views of the Falls and thehead of Mather Gorge.

Accessible for wheelchairs and strollers.The tavern is open year round, seven

days per week from 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.http://www.nps.gov/archive/choh/

Visitor/Centers/GreatFalls.html

ABOUT THE FALLS, from The GeologicStory of Great Falls and the PotomacRiver Gorge published by the U.S. Geo-logical Survey in 1980:

“In its seaward course, the PotomacRiver crosses many small rapids andcascades, but these are insignificant incomparison with the foaming fury ofGreat Falls, where the river drops 12meters in about 180 meters and ischanneled into a narrow rock-walledgorge less than 25 meters wide in places.In the summer the flow may be less than38,000 liters a second, but during floodsthe flow commonly reaches 40 millionliters a second. The average flow pouringover the falls is 349,000 liters of waterevery second and in a year, more than 9.5trillion liters, enough water to flood theentire District of Columbia to a depth of55 meters, converting the WashingtonMonument into a tall lighthouse.”

Great Falls Mule Drawn Boat Rides:Take a trip back in time to the 1870s Ridealong the historic C&O Canal in a boatpulled by mules. Experience rising 8 feetin a lock. Hear park interpreters in periodclothing describe what life was like forthe families that lived and worked on the

canal. $8 for adults, $6for seniors and $5 forchildren 4-15. Childrenunder three ride free. Theboat runs May to October,with a typical schedule onSaturday & Sunday - 11a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3 p.m.Call ahead to confirm.301-767-3714

INSIDER’S TIP: TheGold Mine Trail can beaccessed at the top of theentrance to Great Falls, atthe intersection of FallsRoad and MacArthurBoulevard, or near theGreat Falls TavernVisitor’s center. Trails,which can be used forrunning with some steepinclines, pass the remainsof an old building thatwas used from 1900-1939to mine gold.

BILLY GOAT TRAILThousands hike the

Billy Goat Trail every

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year, with access from the Old Angler’ssite or from the Great Falls Tavern VisitorsCenter or Carderock. The loop betweenthe C&O Canal and Potomac River is lessthan five miles long but has steep androcky sections. Bring water and weargood walking shoes. No flip flops or balletslippers. Allow plenty to time to stop andenjoy spectacular views of the cliffs,Potomac River passing through the gorgeand sensitive vegetation and rare plants.This hike that is marked by light blue trailblazes to keep visitors from trampling onBear Island’s many rare plants andsensitive vegetation. The trail can berough and rocky with steep climbs. Butthe trail is one of the most popular hikesin all of the metropolitan area, which canbe done by people of all ages.

INSIDER’S TIP: The park serviceseeks volunteer trail stewards willing tohike parts of the trail, educate visitors atthe trailheads, protect the natural re-sources of Bear Island, ensure visitors areprepared for the strenuous hike, sharestories about the sensitive vegetation, andreduce trampling of the Bear Island’smany rare plants. Active trail stewardscarry park radios for emergency commu-nication and receive basic first aid train-ing to help with minor injuries.www.chohvip.org/billy_goats/

Carderock Recreation Area301-767-3731Reach this 200-acre part of the park

from the Clara Barton Parkway at theNaval Surface Warfare exit. Rock climbersvisit Carderock daily for its famous for


cliffs. The recreation area includesplaying fields, a large picnic pavilionavailable by reservation and access to thePotomac River and the Billy Goat Trail.

INSIDER’S TIP: Get involved on theriver by joining the Bike Patrol, becominga Billy Goat Trail Steward, or volunteer-ing to help run the Canal Boat, or servingas a docent at the River Center atLockhouse 8. www.chohvip.org

Old Angler’s Inn AccessAcross from 10801 MacArthur Blvd.Between Carderock and Great Falls, you

can also get across the canal to thetowpath and the River across from OldAngler’s Inn on MacArthur Boulevard. Apopular spot for kayakers and stand-uppaddleboarders, and a great spot to findoutdoor adventure companies teachingbeginning to advanced paddleboarding,kayaking and canoeing. Hiking enthusi-asts have quick access to the Billy GoatTrail from here, or those who simply wantto take an evening stroll or bike ridealong the Berma Road or aroundWidewater, the area of the canal used forturning large boats around..

Swain’s LockSwain’s Lock Road (off River Road)

Campsites are available at Swain’s Lock,one of the largest of the canal lockhouses.The lockhouse is named for Jess Swain, alock-keeper in the early 1900s whosefather helped in the excavation andconstruction of the canal. After running aboat rental and refreshment stand atSwain’s Lock for almost a century, thefamily ceased operations in 2006.

Pennyfield LockPennyfield Road (off River Road)The three-mile walk from Pennyfield

Lock to Violette’s Lock takes you throughmany kinds of bird habitat and aroundBlockhouse Point. Pennyfield Lock wasPresident Grover Cleveland’s favoritedestination when he went on fishingexcursions, according to the PotomacMaster Plan. The Pennyfield Lockhouse,built in 1879 inland from the lock house,was the home of lock-keeper Charles W.Pennyfield.

INSIDER’S TIP: Pennyfield Lock isalso home to a lockhouse built in 1830that you can rent by the night. The CanalQuarters Interpretive Program invitesvisitors to stay in a historic lockhouse fora day and night to learn about the livingconditions of a lockkeeper’s family.www.canalquarters.org/

Blockhouse PointConservation Park

14750 River Road,Darnestown, MD 20854

(301) 670-8080www.blockhousepoint.org

Those who know the 630 acres of landthat straddles River Road betweenTobytown and Callithea Farm call Block-house Point the jewel of Potomac. Thenatural and cultural resources at Block-house Point are amongst the most valu-able in the country.

The park contains a variety of excep-tional and rare habitat, including matureupland forest, floodplain forest, wetlands,streams and river-rock outcrops. Ninespecies of threatened, endangered orwatchlist species of plants have beenidentified in the park, along with 25species of fish, nine species of amphib-ians, four species of reptiles, 39 species ofnesting birds and 10 species of mammals.

Blockhouse Point also tells of Potomac’shistory. During the Civil War, the 19thRegiment Massachusetts VoluntaryInfantry built three blockhouses in 1862to guard Violette’s Lock and PennyfieldLock, taking advantage of panoramicviews from Blockhouse Point. Unionsentries kept watch for Confederatemovements across the river and at areafords.

Photos by Mary Kimm

Source: National Park Service http://

www.nps.gov/choh/planyourvisit

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33PotomacCommunity Center

11315 Falls Road240-777-6960www.montgomerycounty.gov/rec

This is Montgomery County’s busiestcommunity center, providing a varietyof recreation activities for all ages suchas open gym, arts and crafts, exercise/leisure classes, group support meetingsand socials, senior adult activitiesthrough the Potomac neighborhood,Senior program, area and county-widesports programs, summer camps, pro-grams for individuals with specialneeds, children and adult holiday par-ties, volunteer opportunities and more.Facilities include a gymnasium, exerciseroom, meeting rooms, art room, loungearea, community room and social hall.The outdoor area includes two baseballfields, lighted basketball and tenniscourts, and a former in-line hockey rink.The Center offers table tennis, billiardsand foosball, a gymnasium, weightroom, social room, meeting rooms, andhundreds of classes through the Mont-gomery County Recreation Department.The Montgomery County RecreationDept., along with the Friends of thePCC, Inc. is working to renovate andreopen the outside inline rink for chil-dren and adults with special needs, withopening day on Sept. 10 at 11:30 a.m.

The Friends of the PCC, Inc. is a non-profit organization which works inconjunction with the MontgomeryCounty Recreation Department to sup-port the wide array of activities offeredby the PCC as well as raise monies forthe Center.

INSIDER’S TIP: You’re invited to thePotomac Adaptive Sports CourtDedication Ceremony is Sept. 10,2015 at 11:30 a.m.

Parents with children in grades three tosix can register them now for ClubFriday. Club Friday which began in1991 is a fun-filled supervisedevening of different activities. ClubFriday will meet at PCC beginningOct. 9 into March, 7-9 pm.

34Bette CarolThompson ScotlandCommunity Center7700 Scotland Drive301-983-4455

Now named the Bette Carol Thomp-son Scotland Community Center, therebuilt facility opened in November2014. A larger gymnasium and moderninteriors are a focal point. Upgrades tothe site include improved landscapingand parking, meeting green buildingand sustainability goals; energy guide-lines, and the Americans withDisabilities Act.

35Glen Echo Park7300 MacArthur Blvd.,Glen Echo

www.glenechopark.org

Originally a Chautauqua retreat, thenan amusement park, Glen Echo National

Park now hosts a variety of arts, envi-ronmental and history programs.

Classes are offered in pottery, paint-ing, photography, glass art,silversmithing, textiles and other arts, aswell as in dance, writing and music.

The famous 1921 Dentzel Carousel inthe center of the park has been givingrides to the public for 90 years.

The restored carousel is open for ridesin August, Wednesday, Thursday, andFriday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. and Saturdayand Sunday, 12 - 6 p.m. In September,Saturday and Sunday, 12 to 6 p.m.

Adventure Theatre(www.adventuretheater.org, 301-634-2270) is one of the area’s longestrunning children’s theater companies,and the Puppet Co. Playhouse(www.puppetco.org) offers shows aswell as was for children to be involved.

36McKee BeshersWildlife

Management AreaLocated on River Road in Western

Montgomery County, McKee-BeshersWMA is a 2,000-acre tract in a mixtureof woodlands, fields, wooded bottom-land and managed wetlandimpoundments (green-tree reservoirs).The wildlife management area shares acommon boundary with the NationalPark Service Chesapeake and Ohio Ca-nal to the south and borders SenecaCreek State Park, a 1,200-acre publichunting area, on the east.

McKee-Beshers WMA provides habi-tat for a great diversity of wildlifespecies including deer, wild turkey, wa-terfowl, over 200 species of songbirds,and numerous reptiles and amphibians.Biologists deliberately flood forests dur-ing the fall and winter in “greentreereservoirs.” These attract colorful woodducks as well as other waterfowl whichmigrate through or spend the winterhere.

Hikers will find trails for miles andmiles, meandering through the forests,fields and wetlands. Hunters enjoy thepursuit of white-tailed deer, wild turkey,woodcock, squirrels, waterfowl andmany other species.

Roads are maintained and suitable forhiking, nature photography, birding,hunting and other recreational activi-ties. Visitors to the management areashould be aware of biting insects, mos-quitoes and ticks from April-December.Area is wet most of the year, wear ap-propriate footwear.

37Serpentine BarrensConservationPark North

12860 Piney Meeting House Road

38Serpentine BarrensConservationPark South

11825 Glen Road

The Serpentine Barrens Natural Areais considered one of the most importantnatural areas in the county because of itsunique geology and plant community.

Serpentine ecosystems are globally rareand occur intermittently in an arc eastof the Appalachian Mountains from Ala-bama to Maine. The trees are unusuallysmall relative to their age because of thechallenging growing conditions of ser-pentine soils. Therefore, forests appearto be early successional, but in realityare in a climax condition. Oaks as oldas 175 years old will have a diameter oftrees you would expect to be one or twodecades old.

The large contiguous forest of theSerpentine Barrens Conservation Parkprovides critical habitat for forest inte-rior dwelling species, particularly birds.These species require large unbrokentracts of forest to successfully breed.Large contiguous forest habitat is be-coming increasingly scarce inMontgomery County as developmentcontinually fragments woodlands intosmaller isolated tracts.

More than 60 species of birds havebeen detected in the park, including asignificant number of forest interiordwelling species such as Louisiana wa-terthrush, scarlet tanager, ovenbird,pileated woodpecker, and barred owl.

Mammals include common speciessuch as red fox, white-tailed deer andgray squirrel, as well as less commonspecies such as eastern coyote.

Reptiles include most of the commonspecies of the County as well as the lesscommon eastern hognose snake, fivelined skink, spotted turtle and a curi-ously abundant population of boxturtles.

Wetlands and vernal pools providebreeding habitat for spotted sala-manders, marbled salamanders, woodfrogs, spring peepers and other amphib-ians.

39Callithea FarmSpecial Park

15000 River Road

Callithea Farm Park is a 97 acre prop-erty located adjacent to the M-NCPPCequestrian trails at Blockhouse PointConservation Park and the C&O Canal.Horse boarding is available. Contact thefarm manager at 301-977-7682.

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INSIDER’S TIP: Montgomery Countydeveloped a brochure so people can walk

heritage/documents/blockhouse_broch_web.pdf

Violette’s LockViolette’s Lock Road (off River Road)Violette’s Lock offers one of the more

beautiful views of the sunset over thePotomac River.

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Enjoy the Potomacthe footsteps of Union Soldiers. Block-house Point, often referred to as the jewelof Potomac, is an area to enjoy peace,solitude, and an example of the naturaland cultural resources of Potomac thatrival the most valuable in the country.

http://www.montgomeryparks.org/PPSD/Cultural_Resources_Stewardship/

Riley’s LockRiley’s Lock Road (off River Road)Riley’s Lock features a boat ramp on

Seneca Creek, the busiest in MontgomeryCounty, that allows easy access to a quietand inviting part of the Potomac River forcanoes, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards

and small motorboats. The SenecaCreek Aqueduct, opened in 1833and made of red sandstone, allowedthousands of canal boats to moveacross Seneca Creek from 1833 to1924, the year of the canal’s closing.The aqueduct was protected byUnion garrisons during the CivilWar.

Rileys Lockhouse is open for tourson Saturday and Sunday, 1-4 p.m. inMay and June, and September andOctober. Volunteers in periodcostume guide you through one ofthe C&O Canal’s original lockhousesto explore the life of a lock-keeper.

Call the Great Falls Tavern VisitorCenter to confirm, 301-767-3714.

INSIDER’S TIP: You can borrowa bike and helmet for free at theGreat Falls Tavern, courtesy of thevolunteer-run C&O Canal BikeLoaner program. The group reportslending bikes to nearly on a week-end of good weather.

The River Center (Lockhouse8)

7906 Riverside Drive, Cabin Johnpotomac.org/river-centerThe River Center at Lockhouse 8,

reached from the Clara BartonParkway between Carderock andCabin John, is open Saturdays andSundays from May through October,10 a.m. - 2 p.m., operated byvolunteers from Potomac Conser-vancy. Stop in for a tour, to browseeducational exhibits, and meetvolunteer guides. Visit the RiverCenter on select Sundays for Voicesof the River to learn more about thehistory, ecology, and diversity of thePotomac River, as told by storytellers,musicians, and scientists. Through-out the season, the Conservancy alsohosts a variety of hands-on apprecia-tion and restoration activities at theRiver Center. Canoes and lifejacketsavailable. All activities are free andopen to the public. Housed in anhistoric lockhouse along the C&OCanal, the River Center at Lock 8offers visitors a glimpse into thehistory of the Canal and the future ofthe Potomac River. The next cleanupday is Sept. 19, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Ifyou are interested in volunteeringcontact Katie Blackman [email protected] or 301-608-1188 x213.

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August 2016Great Falls Tavern, Mule-Drawn

Canal Boat Rides. Friday-Sundays,through Sept. 5, 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m.,and 3 p.m. at Great Falls TavernVisitors Center, 11710 MacArthurBlvd. Take a boat ride along thehistoric C&O Canal. Tickets are $8for adults, $6 for seniors, $5 forchildren, and children 3 and underride for free. Visit www.nps.gov/choh/planyourvisit/great-falls-canal-boat-rides.htm.

WEDNESDAYS-SUNDAYS IN AUGUSTCarousel Rides. Wednesday-Friday,

10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday 12-6 p.m. Take a ride on the historic1921 Dentzel Carousel at Glen EchoPark. Tickets are $1.25 per ride. Visitwww.glenechopark.org/carousel.

AUG. 31-SEPT.24The Trawick Prize Exhibition.

Wednesday-Saturday, 12-6 p.m. atGallery B, 7700 Wisconsin Ave.,Bethesda. This exhibition featuresThe Trawick Prize finalists for theBethesda Contemporary Art Awards.Visit www.bethesda.org for more.

September 2016SATURDAY-MONDAY/SEPT. 3-5Labor Day Art Show. 12-6 p.m. at


FRIDAY/SEPT. 2Art Walk in the Park. First Fridays

through Sept. 6-8 p.m. at Glen EchoPark, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., GlenEcho. Enjoy pottery, calligraphy,glass work, and much more. Visitwww.glenechopark.org for more.

SATURDAY-MONDAY/SEPT. 3-5Annual Yellow Barn Studio and

Gallery Drawing Exhibition. 12-5 p.m. at 7300 MacArthur Blvd. Incooperation with the Friends of theYellow Barn, an exhibition open toall members of the Yellow Barn. Aclosing reception will be held onMonday, Sept. 7, 5-6:30 p.m. Visit

www.yellowbarnstudio.comLabor Day Art Show. 12-6 p.m. at


SATURDAY/SEPT. 3Labor Day Open House. 12-4 p.m. at

Glen Echo Park – PhotoworksGallery, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., GlenEcho. Meet Photoworks faculty asthey present “Signature Images” fromtheir portfolio of work. Free. Visitwww.glenechophotoworks.org.

MONDAY/SEPT. 5Irish Music and Dance Showcase.

1-6 p.m. at 7300 MacArthur Blvd.Attend two days of Irish music anddance presented by the Glen EchoPark Partnership for Arts and Cultureand the Irish Inn at Glen Echo. Free.Visit www.glenechopark.org formore.

Labor Day Parade. 1 p.m. in thestreets of Olde Towne Gaithersburg.Celebrate Labor Day withperformances, antique cars, marchingbands, and more. Free. Visitwww.gaithersburgmd.gov/leisure/labor-day-parade.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY/SEPT. 10-OCT. 30Great Falls Tavern, Mule-Drawn

Canal Boat Rides. 11 a.m., 1:30p.m., and 3 p.m. at Great FallsTavern Visitors Center, 11710MacArthur Blvd. Take a boat ridealong the historic C&O Canal. Ticketsare $8 for adults, $6 for seniors, $5for children, and children 3 andunder ride for free. Visitwww.nps.gov/choh/planyourvisit/great-falls-canal-boat-rides.htm.

SATURDAY/SEPT. 10Potomac Library Book Sale. 10

a.m.-1 p.m. at 10101 GlenoldenDrive. Sponsored by the Friends ofthe Library, Potomac Chapter. Runsmost months. Most hardbacks are $1and paperbacks are $.50. Visitwww.montgomerycountymd.gov/library/branches/potomac.html.

Tomato Festival. 12-5 p.m. at NorthBethesda Market, 20 Paseo Drive,North Bethesda. Cookingcompetitions, tomato-themedpromotions, displays, live music,

spaghetti eating contest and more.Free. Visitwww.nobetomatofestoval.com.

SUNDAY/SEPT. 11Parks Half Marathon. 7-10 a.m. Run

from Rockville to Bethesda.Showcases Montgomery County’spark system. Sponsored byMontgomery County Road RunnersClub. Registration is $67 until Aug.and $73 Sept. 1-9. Visitwww.mcrrc.org.

Carnival of Chocolates. 11 a.m.-3p.m. at Rockville Town Square. Thisyear’s event will include chocolatetastings from local chocolatiers, achildren’s fun run (100 yard dash),live music, games, and two children’sstory times. Proceeds benefit TheDwelling Place, a non-profitdedicated to homeless families. Freeto attend. Visit www.tdp-inc.org formore.

All-You-Can-Eat Crab FeastFundraiser. 1-5 p.m. at 5020Battery Lane. The Bethesda-ChevyChase Rescue Squad AlumniAssociation will hold a crab feastfundraiser – all-you-can-eat steamedcrabs, fried chicken, potato salad,baked beans, applesauce, and rolls,along with beer and soda. Ticketscost $45 per person in advance (or$50 after Sept.5). Call 301-442-4136.

SATURDAY/SEPT. 17Days End Farm Horse Rescue Fall

Festival. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at 1372Woodbine Road, Woodbine. FindDEFHR alumni horses returning tocompete in the Rescue Makeovercompetition, food, music, vendors,and more. Admission is $2 for adultsand $1 for children. Visitwww.defhr.org for more.

Park After Dark. 6 p.m. at C&O CanalNational Historical Park – Great FallsTavern, 11710 MacArthur Blvd.,Potomac. Attendees enjoy live music,food, libations, live and silent auctionitems, a campfire and more. Thisyear is the National Park Service’s100th year. Take a look back at thepast 100 years, and a look forwardtowards the Park’s future. Tickets are$175. Visit www.parkafterdark.org.

SUNDAY/SEPT. 18

Montgomery County Out of theDarkness Community Walk. 8a.m.-12 p.m. at Rockville TownCenter, 30 Maryland Ave., Rockville.This walk, in conjunction with 200communities across the country thisfall, benefits the AmericanFoundation for Suicide Prevention.Visit www.afsp.org for more.

SUNDAY/SEPT. 25Cabin John Kids Run. 9-10 a.m. at

Cabin John Regional Park. Sunday,Sept. 15. A mile run, half-mile runand quarter mile young run isoffered. Registration is race-day only.Free for runners 18 and under. Seewww.mcrrc.org.

Then & Wow 2016. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at7300 MacArthur Blvd. Glen EchoPark’s annual celebration of thepark’s past and present. Magicians,carousel rides, arcade games, facepainting, mini golf, exhibits, toursand more. Free. Seewww.glenechopark.org.

F.E.A.S.T. at VisArts 2016. 11:30a.m.-3 p.m. at VisArts at Rockville,155 Gibbs St., Rockville. Continuingin the spirit of sustainable creativepractices that define, reflect on, andstimulate action in the community,F.E.A.S.T. at VisArts 2016 (FundingEmerging Artists with SustainableTactics) features proposals on thetheme “Future Framers: EnvisioningRockville in 2040.” Tickets are $30,$15 for students. Visitwww.visartsatrockville.org for more.

October 2016SATURDAY/OCT. 1Taste of Bethesda. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

along Norfolk, St. Elmo, Cordell, DelRay, and Auburn avenues. Localrestaurants and entertainment cometogether for the 26th Annual Taste ofBethesda. Admission to the festival isfree, taste tickets are sold in bundlesof 4 for $5. Visit www.bethesda.orgfor more.

Taste in Potomac. 6:30-11:30 p.m. atBolger Center, 9600 NewbridgeDrive, Potomac. The Taste inPotomac is a community event thatraises funds to help children in fostercare find adoptive families. Ticketsare $175. Visitwww.adoptionstogether.org.

SATURDAY/OCT. 8Potomac Library Book Sale. 10

a.m.-1 p.m. at 10101 GlenoldenDrive, Potomac. Sponsored by theFriends of the Library, PotomacChapter. Runs most months. Mosthardbacks are $1 and paperbacks are$.50. Visitwww.montgomerycountymd.gov/library/branches/potomac.html.

SATURDAY/OCT. 17Antique and Classic Car Show. 11

a.m.-3:30 p.m. at Rockville CivicCenter Park, 603 Edmonston Drive,Rockville. Find more than 500antique and classic cars. Free. Visitwww.rockvillemd.gov for more.

SATURDAY/OCT. 22Potomac Day. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at 9812

Falls Road, Potomac. Arts andentertainment for all ages, rangingfrom rides for children to an antiqueshow and business fair. The highlightis the Potomac Day Parade at 10:30a.m., featuring hundreds of entrants,including bands, horses, antique cars,school groups, scoutingorganizations, and candidates forelected office. Free. Call the PotomacChamber of Commerce at 301-299-2170 or visitwww.potomacchamber.org.

November 2016SUNDAY/NOV. 6Rockville 10K/5K. 8:15-10 a.m. at

King Farm Village Center, King FarmBoulevard. and Pleasant Drive,Rockville. Annual race. Raceregistration is $34 until Oct. 29 and$40 until of the event. Visitwww.rockville10k5k.com for more.

THURSDAYS THROUGH NOVEMBERPotomac Village Farmers Market.

2-6:30 p.m. at Potomac UnitedMethodist Church, 9908 S. GlenRoad. Visitwww.potomacvillagefarmersmarket.net

Potomac Community Center OpenFlea Market. Potomac Community

The Annual Potomac Day is Saturday, Oct. 22. Arts and entertainment for all ages,ranging from rides for children to an antique show and business fair. The highlight isthe Potomac Day Parade at 10:30 a.m., featuring hundreds of entrants, including bands,horses, antique cars, school groups, scouting organizations, and candidates for electedoffice.

A peek through the window of the Glen Echo workingDenzel carousel about to open to the public.Then & Wow, Glen Echo Park’s annual celebration of thepark’s past and present, is held in September offeringmagicians, carousel rides, arcade games, face painting,mini golf and more.

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Voters in Potomac will choose candidatesfor President and Vice President, for U.S.Senate, for U.S. House of Representatives,several judicial elections and Board of

Education.The ballot in Maryland will not be certified until

Sept. 14. Two County Charter Amendments, andpossibly a third, plus a State Constitutional Amend-ment are expected, but detailed language has notyet been published.

Potomac is split between Congressional districts 6and 8.

U.S. Congress, District 8Race to replace U.S. Rep. Chris Van Hollen, who

won the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate toreplace retiring Sen. Barbara Mikulski.

http://www.elections.maryland.gov/elections/2 0 1 6 / g e n e r a l _ c a n d i d a t e s /gen_cand_lists_2016_4_00808.html

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John Delaney (D) (incumbent)Website www.delaneyforcongress.comFacebook facebook.com/johndelaneyforcongressTwitter @jdelaneyformdAmie Hoebner (R)Website amieforcongress.comFacebook facebook.com/amieforcongressTwitter @amieforcongress

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Montgomery County Board of EducationThe Board of Education consists of seven county

residents elected by voters for a four-year term anda student elected by secondary school students for aone-year term. Board members are electedcountywide but run at large, or from the Board dis-trict in which they reside.One At Large race plus racesfor District 2 and 4 will appear on all county ballotsin November.

At Large:Jeanette Dixonwww.Jeanettedixon.orgPhil Kauffmann (Incumbent)www.philkauffman.comDistrict 2Brandon Orman RippeonRebecca Smodrowski (Incumbent)www.rebecccaonboard.orgDistrict 4Shebra Evanswww.shebraevans.comAnjali ReedAnjali4md.weebly.com

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Early Voting for the General Election will occurfrom Oct. 27 to Nov. 3, 2016 (8 a.m. - 8 p.m.),including at the Potomac Community Center,11315 Falls Road, Potomac.

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Center, 11315 Falls Road, has beenregularly scheduled on a biannualbasis in November and May. Call thecommunity center, 240-777-6960.

NOV. 3-13Lessans Family Annual Book

Festival. Jewish Community Centerof Greater Washington, 6125Montrose Road, Rockville. Now in its46th year, this 10-day festival boastsmore than 20 author events, booksignings and children’s programs.Call 301-881-0100. Seewww.jccgw.org.

SATURDAY/NOV. 12Potomac Library Book Sale. 10


SATURDAY/NOV. 19Dinner of Champions. 7 p.m. at JCC

of Greater Washington, 6125Montrose Road, Rockville. Theannual event honors those who haveachieved success in the world ofsports, and those who have madeextraordinary contributions to thecommunity. The dinner benefits theJewish Community inclusionprograms for individuals with specialneeds. Individual tickets are $275.Visit www.jccgw.org for more.

THURSDAY/NOV. 24Turkey Chase. 8:30 a.m. at 9401 Old

Georgetown Road at Spruce Street.The Turkey Chase 10K Run benefitsthe YMCA Bethesda-Chevy Chase,YMCA’s Youth and Family Servicesand the Bethesda-Chevy ChaseRotary Club Foundation. Includes atwo-mile walk/run; wheelchairswelcome. Registration is $10 for theKid’s Run, $20 for the 2 mile race,and $35 for the 10K. Seewww.turkeychase.com.

NOV. 25-DEC. 31Winter Lights Festival. Sunday-

Thursday, 6-9 p.m.; Friday-Saturday,6-10 p.m. at Seneca Creek Park,11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg.Winter Lights is a 3.5-mile drivethrough a holiday light show atSeneca Creek Park with more than360 illuminated displays. Additionalevents include Wine Under theLights, Run Under the Lights, Leashes’n’ Lights, and, S’More Lights &Trolley Rides. Visitwww.gaithersburgmd.gov/leisure/special-events/winter-lights-festival.

December 2016Christmas Tree Sale. Cabin John

Park Volunteer Fire Department,Station 10, 8001 River Road. Call301-365-2255 or visitwww.cjpvfd.org.

Santa on Fire Engines ToyCollection. A procession of fireengines run by the Cabin John ParkVolunteer Fire Department, carrySanta on a tour of Potomacneighborhoods over the course ofseveral evenings in December,collecting unwrapped new toys forneedy children. Call 301-365-2255 orvisit www.cjpvfd.org.

DEC. 1-23Friends of the Yellow Barn. The

Yellow Barn Studio gives annualmembers show. Visitwww.glenechopark.org or

www.yellowbarnstudio.com. Call301-634-2222.

SATURDAY/DEC. 3Bethesda’s Winter Wonderland.

This seasonal event takes place inmultiple locations, including concertsat Imagination Stage and inBethesda’s Woodmont Triangle. Theevent features caroling, ice sculpting,storytelling, holiday performancesand hands-on craft activities forchildren. Call 301-215-6660 or visitwww.bethesda.org.

SATURDAY/DEC. 10Potomac Library Book Sale. 10


SUNDAY/DEC. 11Jingle Bell Jog. 9-10:30 a.m. at the

Rockville Senior Center, 1150Carnation Drive. Registration is freefor Montgomery County RoadRunners Club, $10 for non-membersand $5 for non-members under 18.See www.mcrrc.org.

January 2017The Maryland General Assembly

meets in Annapolis each year for 90days to act on more than 2,500 billsincluding the state’s annual budget.Potomac falls into two districts,District 15 and District 16, each onewith one senator and three delegates.Visit www.mlis.state.md.us.

West Montgomery County CitizensAssociation. Second Wednesday,7:15-9 p.m. at Potomac CommunityCenter, 11315 Falls Road. Attend thegeneral meeting. Seewww.wmcca.org.

February 2017THURSDAY-SATURDAY/FEB. 16-18Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival. 1750

Rockville Pike, Rockville. The festivalprovides live musical performances,workshops and seminars. Seewww.midatlanticjazzfestival.org.


April 2017APRIL-AUG.Mule-Drawn Canal Boat Rides,

Great Falls Tavern. Call the C&OCanal National Historical Park atGreat Falls visitor center, 301-767-3714 or visit www.nps.gov.

The Bethesda Literary Festival isheld annually in April. Featurespoets, authors, journalists, novelists,poetry slams, essay contests andyouth book parties. Literary eventstake place in downtown Bethesda’sbookstores, galleries and retailbusinesses, as well as the library andelementary school. Visitwww.bethesda.org.

Pike’s Peek 10K. 7:50 a.m. at theShady Grove Metro Station. Seewww.pikespeek10k.org.

LATE APRIL, EARLY MAY“Blast from the Past.” Winston

Churchill High School, 11300

Gainsborough Road, Potomac. Attendan annual musical revue featuringstudent cast members, musicians andstage crew. Call 301-469-1200 orvisit www.mcps.k12.md.us/schools/churchillhs for dates and moreinformation.

The Annual C&O Canal Pride Days.This is a joint effort between the parkand C&O Canal Trust that bringshundreds of volunteers into the parkto conduct maintenance projects.Work at C&O Canal NationalHistorical Park at Great Falls(Maryland) and other sites along thePotomac River and C&O Canaltowpath. Call the Canal Trust at 301-714-2233, www.canaltrust.org, orsee the park website atwww.nps.gov/choh

Potomac Watershed Cleanup. Thisvolunteer event is sponsoredannually by Alice FergusonFoundation. Last year, more than23,898 volunteers picked up1,203,543 pounds of trash including1,328 tires, 13,214 cigarette butts,17,594 plastic bags, and 251,100beverage containers. Volunteershelped at many sites along thePotomac River in Potomac. Seewww.fergusonfoundation.org.


May 2017Potomac Horse Center Annual

Spring Open House. Seewww.PotomacHorse.com.

Run Aware 5K. Race through woods,trails, and, if lucky, mud. Along withthe 5K (Cross Country Series) race,there will be a 1K (JuniorParticipation Series) race. Seewww.mcrrc.org.

Potomac Village Farmers Market.Through October (and sometimesinto November), Thursdays, 2-6:30p.m. Potomac United Methodist

Church, 9908 S. Glen Road at cornerof Falls Road and DemocracyBoulevard. Visitwww.potomacvillagefarmersmarket.net.

Spring Festival. Greek OrthodoxChurch of St. George, 7701 BradleyBlvd., Bethesda. The annual festivalincludes traditional Greek cuisine,outdoor/indoor dining, Greekdancing, church tours and Greekpastries. Call 301-469-7990 or visitwww.stgeorge.org.

The Potomac Hunt Races. 10 a.m.- 7p.m. at 14401B Partnership Road,Poolesville. This annual Maytradition celebrates the sport ofsteeplechase racing and benefitinglocal charities. Race day festivitiesinclude steeplechase racing,thoroughbreds and festival tailgateparties, a car show, pony rides andmore. General admission is $40 pervehicle and Patron tickets are $225.See www.potomachuntraces.com.

Strawberry Festival. Potomac UnitedMethodist Church, 9908 S. GlenRoad, Potomac. This festivaldedicated to all things strawberry istraditionally held the weekend beforeMemorial Day. Call the church at301-299-9383 or visit www.potomac-umc.org.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY/MAY 5-7The Landon Azalea Garden

Festival. Perkins Garden and theLandon campus, 6101 Wilson Lane,Bethesda. The annual festival datesback to the mid-1950s whenLandon’s founders, Paul and MaryLee Banfield opened the newlyacquired azalea garden to the public.Call 301-320-3200 or visitwww.landon.net.

SUNDAY/MAY 7Mark’s Run. 8-10 a.m. at Triplett

Field, Bordley Stadium. a 5-K raceand one-mile run also takes placeduring the Landon Azalea Gardenfestival. Mark’s Run is held each yearin memory of alumnus Mark Ferris’94, who lost his battle with juvenilediabetes. The run raises more than$50,000 for the Mark Ferris

Scholarship Fund and $75,000 to theJoslin Diabetes Center. Call 301-320-3200 or visit www.landon.net.

SATURDAY-MONDAY/MAY 27-29Hometown Holidays is a Memorial

Day festival and parade in the City ofRockville with concerts, children’scrafts and games. Call 240-314-5022or visit www.rockvillemd.gov.

MAY-JULYBethesda Summer Concert Series.

Free. Last year’s Thursday concertstook place at Veterans Park, at thecorner of Norfolk and Woodmontavenues. See www.bethesda.org.

West Montgomery County CitizensAssociation, general meeting,second Wednesday, PotomacCommunity Center, 7:15-9 p.m.Public is welcome. Seewww.wmcca.org.

June 2017Attend Imagination Bethesda, 22nd

annual children’s street festivalcelebrating the arts. The festivalfeatures costume characters, facepainters, international dance troupes,theater performances, a moonbounce and a variety of hands-on artsactivities. Call 301-215-6660 or seewww.bethesda.org.

JUNE 26-JULY 2Quicken Loans National. This event

features 120 PGA Tour professionalsat Congressional Country Club inBethesda who will compete formillions. The event raises funds andawareness for the Tiger WoodsFoundation while paying tribute toU.S. armed forces. Seewww.tigerwoodsfoundation.org.

Glen Echo Park’s Summer ConcertSeries begins in June on Thursdayevenings. Free. Seewww.glenechopark.org. 301-634-2222.

July 2017Autism Speaks Annual 5K run and

one-mile walk benefits research onautism. Last year’s event raised morethan $230,000. Seewww.autismspeaks.org or [email protected].

Montgomery County Fairgrounds4th of July Fireworks activitiesinclude live music, games and food.Call 301-258-6350. Seewww.gaithersburgmd.gov

Montgomery College RockvilleCampus 4th of July Fireworks,Rockville. Activities include livemusic and food. Call 240-314-5022.See www.rockvillemd.gov.

The Potomac Whitewater Festivalin late June or early July is an annualfundraising event that celebrateskayaking in the Potomac River.Offers races for kayakers and clinicsand activities for the public. Seewww.potomacfest.com oranadventures.com.

Bethesda Outdoor Movies. Annualoutdoor movie series at corner ofNorfolk and Auburn avenues. Contact301-215-6660 or visitwww.bethesda.org.

August 2017Riley’s Rumble Half-Marathon. See

www.mcrrc.org.

Montgomery County AgriculturalFair is a favorite destination eachAugust. See www.mcagfair.com.

The mule-drawn canal boat at Great Falls normallylaunches with scheduled rides through the lock beginningin May. Call the C&O Canal National Historical Park atGreat Falls visitor center, 301-767-3714.

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Churchill SportsSchool: Winston Churchill High SchoolMascot: Bulldogs.School Colors: Blue and green.Athletic Director: Jesse SmithFootball Coach: Albert Song (second year).The Bulldogs finished the 2015 season 2-8 and

failed to qualify for postseason play.Boys’ Soccer Coach: Arnold Tarzy.Girls’ Soccer Coach: Haroot Hakopian.Boys’ Basketball Coach: Robert Bean.Girls’ Basketball Coach: Kate McMahon.Baseball Coach: Scott Blackwood.Boys’ Lacrosse Coach: Jeff Fritz.Girls’ Lacrosse Coach: Jamie Frank.Rival School: Wootton.What happened last year: The Churchill

boys’ and girls’ lacrosse teams ruled the 4A/3AWest region in 2016.

The boys’ team won its fourth region champion-ship in the last five years, beating Urbana 14-5 onMay 18. The girls’ team also beat Urbana in theregion final and captured its first region title since2012. The boys’ team suffered a season-ending 10-5 loss to Severna Park in the state semifinals onMay 21 and finished the season with a 16-2 record.The Bulldogs went undefeated against Montgom-ery County public school competition for thesecond straight season. The girls’ team lost toLeonardtown 11-6 in the state semifinals andended the year with a 12-5 record.

Whitman SportsSchool: Walt Whitman High School.Mascot: Vikings.School Colors: Black, white and Columbia

blue.Athletic Director: Andy WetzelFootball Coach: Jim Kuhn (10th year).

Getting To Know …The Vikings won their final game of the season

over Bethesda Chevy-Chase 26-20, but finishedwith a 4-6 record and missed the postseason.

Boys’ Soccer Coach: Dave Greene.Girls’ Soccer Coach: Greg Herbert.Boys’ Basketball Coach: Chris Lun.Girls’ Basketball Coach: Pete Kenah.Baseball coach: Joe Cassidy.Boys’ lacrosse coach: Thomas Rothert.Girls’ lacrosse coach: Katie Bitonti.What happened last year: Prior to the 2015-

16 season, the Whitman girls’ basketball programhad surpassed 20 victories in three straight seasonsand made two trips to the state tournament, but theVikings wanted more. Led by junior standout guardAbby Meyers and a group of talented seniors,Whitman returned to the state tournament for thethird time in four years. This time, the Vikingswouldn’t leave empty handed. Whitman defeatedNorth Point 64-37 in the 4A state semifinals onMarch 10 and two days later beat Western 71-55in the state final at Towson University to capturethe program’s first state championship since 1995.

Wootton SportsSchool: Thomas S. Wootton High School.Mascot: Patriots.School Colors: Red, white and blue.Athletic Director: Christopher ThompsonFootball Coach: Eddie Tolliver (fifth year).The Patriots won their final two games of the

season and finished the season at 4-6, but failed toqualify for postseason play.

Field hockey coach: Kearney Blandamer andLesley Stroot.

Boys’ Soccer Coach: Doug Schuessler.Boys’ Basketball Coach: Erick Graves.Girls’ Basketball Coach: Maggie Dyer.Baseball Coach: JD Marchand.Boys’ Lacrosse Coach: Colin Thomson.Rival School: Churchill.

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