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Photo by Mary Kimm/The Almanac www.ConnectionNewspapers.comAugust 24-30, 2016 onlinePotomac at Almanac potomacalmanac.com ❖ August 24-30, 2016 ❖ 1 News Email announcements to [email protected]. Include date, time, location, Bulletin Board description and contact for event: phone, email and/or website. Photos and artwork welcome. Deadline is Thursday at noon, at least two weeks before event.

Detectives Investigate THROUGH AUG. 30 SUNDAY/SEPT. 18 Riolo. Free. Contact Joan Kahn at Pop-up Rabbi. Dates, times and locations vary. Rabies Vaccine Clinic. 8-10:30 a.m. at 7315 [email protected] or 240- Interested in chatting with a rabbi, or have a Muncaster Mill Road, Derwood. The 221-1370. Visit Drowning question? Rabbi Adam Raskin of Congregation Montgomery County Animal Services and www.PotomacCommunityVillage.org for more. Har Shalom invites community members to join Adoption Center will hold rabies vaccination Detectives from the Montgomery County him for a cup of coffee. Free. Contact Carly clinics through September. The vaccinations are Police Major Crimes Division continue to Litwok at [email protected] or 301-299- free with the purchase of a Montgomery County FRIDAY-SUNDAY/OCT. 28-30 investigate a drowning in the Potomac River 7087. Visit www.harshalom.org for more. Pet License. Maryland law requires that all dogs, Camp Erin is one of the largest national ❖ Thursday, Aug. 25, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Aroma cats, and ferrets over the age of 4 months be bereavement programs for youth grieving the that occurred on Aug. 16. Espresso Bar, Westfield Mall, 7101 Democracy continuously vaccinated against rabies. Also by death of a significant person in their lives. At approximately 6:10 p.m., 2nd District Blvd. law and beginning at that age, all dogs and cats Hospice Caring is joining a network of 46 Camp officers along with Montgomery County Fire ❖ Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Starbucks at must have a Montgomery County Pet License. Erin locations enabling the organization to serve Barnes & Noble, Montrose Crossing, 12089 Bring proof of previous rabies vaccinations. All a larger number of campers in a wider age- and Rescue personnel responded for the Rockville Pike. dogs must be leashed and cats and ferrets must range. This session is exclusive to teens (ages possible drowning of an adult male in the be in carriers or otherwise contained. Visit 13-17). The program is free and the application Potomac River near Great Falls. www.montgomerycountymd.gov/animalservices is available at www.hospicecaring.org/camp- THURSDAY/SEPT. 1 for more. erin.html. Witnesses told investigators that the vic- Drop in Discussion about Grief and tim waded into the water when he slipped Healing. 1:30-3 p.m. at Montgomery Hospice, and was taken under the water by the strong 1355 Piccard Drive, Rockville. For anyone THURSDAY/SEPT. 22 GUIDE DOG FOSTERS NEEDED mourning the death of a loved one. Free and Aging in Place. 7-9 p.m. Potomac Community Guiding Eyes for the Blind - Montgomery current and undertow. Officers were told open to any Montgomery County resident. Village hosts an open-to-all program on Region is looking for volunteers to foster and that the victim did not know how to swim. Registration required, call 301-921-4400.Visit “National Policies to Promote Aging in Place,” a train future guide dogs. Volunteers will foster a Montgomery County Police search and www.montgomeryhospice.org for more. look at new federal legislation, with aging-in- specially bred guide dog for 14 months, attend place expert and Potomac resident Louis bi-monthly training classes, and teach the pup rescue officers along with Montgomery Tenenbaum. Free. Contact Joan Kahn at house manners, people skills and socialization County Fire and Rescue personnel began a THURSDAY/SEPT. 8 [email protected] or 240- within the community. Dog crates, training search and rescue operation but could not Morning Coffee. 10-11:30 a.m. at Corner Bakery, 221-1370. Visit equipment and monthly medications are Westlake Drive, near Montgomery Mall, www.PotomacCommunityVillage.org for more. provided. Contact Margie Coccodrilli at 301- locate the victim that evening. Search op- Bethesda. Potomac Community Village hosts, 869-2216 or [email protected] or visit erations continued on Aug. 17 but the vic- open to all, to meet, chat with other Potomac www.guidingeyes-md.org. tim was not located. neighbors about ideas, plans to age in place in JULY-SEPTEMBER our own Potomac homes. Free to attend, pay for Plant Clinic. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Davis Library, On Aug. 18 at approximately 11:30 a.m., own beverages and food. Contact Nelly Urbach 6400 Democracy Blvd., Bethesda. During the SUPPORT GROUPS a kayaker called 9-1-1 reporting a body in at [email protected] or 240- 2016 growing season Montgomery County Suicide Grief Support Group. At JSSA, 6123 the water. MCP along with Montgomery 221-1370, or visit Master Gardeners will answer gardening Montrose Road, Rockville. This ongoing www.PotomacCommunityVillage.org. questions at walk-In Plant Clinics located bereavement support group is for those who County Fire Rescue responded to the around the County. Bring full and intact plant have lost a loved one to suicide. This group Potomac River between Offutt island and and insect samples, garden problems and meets every first and third Monday. No charge. the Maryland shoreline and located the vic- SUNDAY/SEPT. 11 questions and get free answers. Pre-registration is required to attend. Call 301- 50+Expo. Noon-4 p.m. at Silver Spring Civic 816-2708. tim. The victim was pronounced deceased Center, 1 Veterans Place, Silver Spring. Expo Adult Bereavement Groups. Dates and times at the scene. features expert speakers, health screenings, THURSDAY/OCT. 20 vary depending on group members. Hospice The victim is identified as Abdul Qadir, informative resources, technology education, The Mediterranean Diet. 7-9 p.m. Potomac Care, 518 S. Fredrick Ave., Gaithersburg. Peer and entertainment for older adults and their Community village hosts open-to-all programon driven support groups in those in need of age 28, of the 6200 block of Fernwood Ter- families. Free. Call 301-949-9766 or visit “The Mediterranean Diet and its Benefits,” with support. Free. Contact Penny Gladhill at 301- race in Riverdale. www.theBeaconNewspapers.com/50-expos. cookbook author Amy 990-8904, or [email protected].

2 ❖ Potomac Almanac ❖ August 24-30, 2016 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Potomac Almanac Editor Steven Mauren 703-778-9415 or [email protected] News See www.potomacalmanac.com Biking 192 Miles for Cancer Research

more. Every penny goes direct to the Dana-Farber. Potomac resident Jimmy Fund, and as such to cancer re- “Every year, we are blown away search and treatment via the Dana Farber by the commitment the riders and completes Pan Mass Cancer Institute in Boston.” volunteers make to the PMC in the The PMC designates 12 different bi- hopes of one day eradicating can- Challenge. cycle routes that cyclists can choose from, cer,” Starr said. “New faces be- ranging from 25 miles to 192 miles. De- come familiar ones, strangers be- By Ashley Claire Simpson pending on the chosen route, cyclists ei- come family, and it’s this special The Almanac ther ride for one day or two days. and unique camaraderie that Deraleau pursued the PMC’s hallmark makes the PMC such an emotional uring the first weekend of the and longest route, which went through and unforgettable experience year month, in some of the hottest 46 towns — starting in the eastern Mas- after year. Here’s to another year Dweather that the East Coast has sachusetts town of Sturbridge and end- in the books, to reaching another experienced in recent memory, ing in Provincetown, at the tip Cape Cod. fundraising milestone, and to an- Potomac’s Christopher Deraleau cycled 192 Saturday and Sunday both started at other step taken toward helping miles to raise money for the Dana-Farber 5:30 a.m. and it all finished by Sunday, Dana-Farber find a cure.” Cancer Institute in Boston. While Olympic Aug. 7 at 5 p.m. While Deraleau may have been athletes racked up medals this August, one of the new faces at this year’s Deraleau raised nearly $5,000 and cycled PMC, this was not his first charity across the Massachusetts as part of the “Every year, we are blown ride of considerable distance. He Pan Mass Challenge (PMC), a 26-year- said there was nothing fancy about old bike-a-thon. away by the commitment his training, though it was clearly “I biked 192 miles over 12 hours riding effective when it came time to time and about 14 hours total including the riders and volunteers jump in the saddle on Aug. 6 and stops and lunches,” Deraleau said. “I ini- make to the PMC in the 7. tially decided to do the Pan-Mass because “After two years of training for I grew up in Massachusetts and Connecti- hopes of one day other long distance charity rides, cut and I have family still there. My I’ve found my training entirely grandmother is a three-time cancer sur- eradicating cancer.” consists of just riding,” he said. vivor and her last treatment was at Dana- — Billy Starr, Founder and Executive “There’s really no substitute for Farber. It’s a great cause in general. Dana- Tony Estrada Photo/Courtesy of Christopher Deraleau riding miles and spending time on Farber has a lot of pull up there.” Director, Pan Mass Challenge Christopher Deraleau participates in the Pan your bike. I personally tried to get Since starting in 1980, this event has Mass Challenge to raise money for the Dana- out and ride 50-100 miles every raised approximately $500 million for “A lot of the ride is on two-lane rural Farber Cancer Institute in Boston. weekend with various organized Dana-Farber, according to its website, which state highways,” Deraleau said. “You get cycling groups in the area from also states that every “rider-earned” dollar pretty close to Rhode Island at one point, called the Whistle Blowers, named after a around April up until the PMC. Toss in a goes toward the Jimmy Fund, for adult and but you never cross into it. As for finishing, London police whistle that the team mem- few evening rides of 20-30 miles by myself pediatric patient care and cancer research. there are no prizes, no podiums, no losers bers would blow during the ride for identi- through Potomac, and that’s about it.” Altogether, this year’s 37th PMC set out to or winners in the PMC. It’s not as much a fication purposes. Deraleau said PMC was an incredible ex- raise $46 million. So far, the event has raised race as it is a rolling tribute, to those who “My father has volunteered for years for perience, and he hopes to be back in 2017. about $36 million. battle cancer, by those who are willing to PMC, and set me up with the Whistle Blow- “It’s an absolutely ginormous ride,” he Fundraising began at the beginning of the push themselves to their own limits to sup- ers,” Deraleau said. “I met quite a few said. “It’s a very surreal experience. There year, when cyclists signed up for the event, port those fighters.” people I will stay in touch with. I didn’t re- are people in all these towns you ride and will go through October. Deraleau has There were 6,000 riders in this year’s ally know them personally prior to the chal- through, handing out water and many of surpassed his own initial goal, but he will PMC, hailing from 39 states plus the Dis- lenge, but after spending two days riding them have benefitted from Dana-Farber. In continue to collect money for Dana-Farber’s trict of Columbia, as well as from six total across Massachusetts with them, we ended one town, every resident was out celebrat- Jimmy Fund through the fall. countries, according to statistics that up as friends.” ing us. The high school marching band was “At this point, I’ve exceed my fundraising Deraleau received from Billy Starr, PMC Starr said that the type of friendships even out. It was also amazing to meet vol- goal through the generous donations of founder and executive director. forged at this event is part of the reason unteers who were cancer survivors, as well family and friends,” Deraleau said. “That As part of the Maryland faction, Deraleau that PMC is so special and so successful in as other riders. Every element of this expe- doesn’t mean I’ve stopped trying to raise rode with a team from Baltimore County the quest to raise life-saving funds for rience was just amazing.” Celebrate National Park Service’s Centennial

4-–4:30 p.m. Seasonal staff and volunteers will Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center hosts birthday party. present a Canal–-era fashion show. All events will take place at the Great Falls Tav- 12:15 p.m.: Ranger Talk will highlight the first 11:45 a.m. and 2:15 p.m.: The Washington Rev- hursday, Aug. 25, will kick off a ern Visitor Center. 100 years of the National Park Service els Maritime Voices will perform. The Revels will Centennial celebration for the These events and all ranger programs are free 12:30 p.m.: Blow out the candles on the NPS present traditional songs of the C&O Canal and T and open to the public. mule-drawn canal boat Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Na- birthday cake and share in a piece of cake. other canal waterways of America, as well as some rides are also offered at 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3 tional Historical Park (C&O) at Great Falls 1-–1:30 p.m.: Seasonal staff and volunteers will songs of the sea and shore. p.m., Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Prices are $8 present a Canal–-era fashion show. 12-4 p.m.: Book signing at the Visitor Center by Tavern Visitor Center at 11710 MacArthur for adults (ages 16–-61), $6 for seniors (ages 62- The celebration will also include a photo booth Napier Shelton, author of the book Potomac Path- Blvd., Potomac. To celebrate the Centennial, plus), and $5 for children (ages 4–-15). Children for visitors to remember their visit and a giant ways. aged three and under ride free. all National Park entrance fees are waived birthday card to commemorate the event. from Aug. 25-28. Sunday, Aug. 28 Visit www.nps.gov/choh or www.facebook.com/ Saturday, Aug. 27, rain date Aug. 28 Dog Days Celebration chesapeakeandohiocanal/ Thursday, Aug. 25 Dog Days of Summer Celebration 12:15 p.m.: Ranger program will feature stories Join in the conversation this summer with NPS 100th Birthday Celebration 9–11 a.m.: Guided nature hike exploring area of the ice houses along the Canal. #CandOcanal #great falls #towpath #mules 11 a.m.-noon: Free mule-drawn Canal boat ride. near Great Falls led by author of the book “Potomac 1-–3 p.m.: Historic ice cream-making demonstra- #potomac #NPSCentennial. Call 301-–767–-3714 This hour- long ride is limited to the first 60 people. Pathways,” Napier Shelton. tions. for more information. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Potomac Almanac ❖ August 24-30, 2016 ❖ 3 LET’S TALK Entertainment Email community entertainment events VisArts 2016 (Funding Emerging Art Real Estate to [email protected]. with Sustainable Tactics) is a bridge Include date, time, location, description between artists and the community. and contact for event: phone, email and/ Artists, thinkers, and organizations or website. Photos and artwork welcome. are invited to submit proposals for Deadline is Thursday at noon, at least two funding up to $1,000. Project weeks before event. proposals will address the theme of “Future Framers: Envisioning Rockville in 2040.” Visit ONGOING www.visartsatrockville.org for more. Photoworks: “Earth, Water, and “Peter and the Wolf.” Through Aug. Air.” Through Sept. 25, 1-4 p.m. 28, various times at The Puppet Saturday, 1-8 p.m. Sunday at Company – Glen Echo Park, 7300 by Michael Matese Photoworks Gallery – Glen Echo MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Staged Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen with half life-sized marionettes, Peter The Nuts and Bolts Echo. Three artists, Leslie Kiefer, and the Wolf is a one-man show Rebecca Clews, and Caroline of Professionally based on Prokofiev’s popular tale of Minchew, explore the elements via ® good versus evil. Tickets are $12. photography. Free. Visit Staged Homes Visit www.thepuppetco.org for more. www.glenechophotoworks.org for “Jumanji.” Through Aug. 28, various for Sale more. times at Adventure Theatre MTC, In professionally Staged Homes®, it’s important Canal Boat Excursions. April-Oct., 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. to stay away from themes—remember, the poten- Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m., 1:30 When Judy and Peter find a tial buyer needs to be able to envision their furni- p.m., and 3 p.m. at Great Falls mysterious old board game, they play ture and home accessories in the space, not yours. Tavern Visitor Center of the By staying away from themes, you keep the focus it, hoping to alleviate their boredom. Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National where it needs to be: on the house, not the things One live lion, an erupting volcano, Historical Park, 11710 MacArthur inside it. The key principle to keep in mind when and a dozen destructive monkeys Blvd., Potomac. Go on a 19th-century professionally Staging® a home is that this is later, the children are no longer mule-drawn canal boat excursion. house’s chance to make a first impression. A bored. Tickets are $19.50. Visit Hear tales of what life was like for theme that a potential buyer doesn’t like can www.adventuretheatre-mtc.org for the families who lived and worked on leave them with a negative impression of the more. space, whereas keeping the room design neutral the canal. Tickets are $8 for adults Exhibit: “Triple Vision.” Through and open to interpretation invites buyers to day- (ages 16-61), $6 for seniors (ages 62 Aug. 28, 12-6 p.m. Saturday and dream, mentally “moving into” the space and +), and $5 for children (ages 4-15). Sunday at Glen Echo Park – Popcorn forming an emotional connection to the space. Call 301-767-3714 for more. Gallery, 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Color and art are two important considerations in Accepting Submissions: Bethesda Echo. The exhibition features works staging technique—choose relaxing colors and a Songwriting Contest. Through from Mimi Betz, Marylouise Roach, fresh coat of paint to evoke a feeling of peace and Nov. 4. The Bethesda Arts & tranquility. After all, you want the buyers to envi- and Madeleine Schaller. For this Entertainment District announces the sion your home as their place to relax and enjoy show, they have prepared several third annual Bernard/Ebb life. Pieces of art, likewise, should be neutral and paintings that are three visions of the Songwriting Awards. The adjudicated picked with the intent of accenting the room—not same subject, and other paintings competition is seeking the best, up- being the room’s focal point—because the art isn’t displaying their individual interests. and-coming, local songwriters and what you’re selling! Subtle pieces or mirrors, Free. Visit www.glenechopark.org for will award one talented songwriter a arranged tastefully around the rooms of your more. home, should draw attention to the features of the Grand Prize of $10,000. Visit “Rising Scaffold.” Through Aug. 28, space—a painting over the fireplace, an accent www.bethesda.org to apply. 12-6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays at piece flanking a bay window, a window dressing Children’s Storytime. Wednesdays Glen Echo Park – Stone Tower that highlights French doors, and so on. Likewise, and Saturdays, 10 a.m. at Barnes & Exhibit9 Gallery will showcase the work of Persian callig- Gallery, 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen sellers (and buyers!) may also want to invest in Noble Booksellers, 4801 Bethesda rapher Bahman Panahi through Aug. 31. Attend the recep- Echo. This site-specific installation of cabinetry or home design that allows the televi- Ave., Bethesda Listen to employees wire sculpture emerges from the floor tion and view a short film on Friday, Aug. 26. Visit sion to be concealed from view. By simply hiding read children’s stories. Free. Visit the television set from view, it makes the features of the Stone Tower Gallery to make a www.store- www.exhibit9gallery.com for more. of any room its focal point and promotes the space rising tide of dimensional linework. locator.barnesandnoble.com/event/ as an oasis of calm. Does your house have a room Free. Visit www.glenechopark.org for 4824850-21. that seems to be a catch-all for clutter? By engag- more. Exchange presents a swing dance and Sundays 7-10:30 p.m. in the VisArts Cocktails and Canvas ing the services of an ASP®, you’ve got a competi- “Movement and Balance: Abstract with live music in the Spanish Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park, Class. tive edge on other sellers in your area. A keen eye Drawings of an Internal Life.” at VisArts in the Painting & Ballroom, Glen Echo Park, 7300 7300 MacArthur Blvd. The evening Drawing Studio, 155 Gibbs St., for detail, creative panache and problem-solving Through Aug. 28, 12-6 p.m. Monday- MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. can include square dances, mixers, Rockville. Price $40. Visit attitude can help you re-purpose that room from Saturday at Glen Echo Park – Park Beginner swing dance lesson at 8 waltzes and other couple dances. All an unfocused area that collects “stuff” into a spe- www.visartsatrockville.org/cocktails- View Gallery, 7300 MacArthur Blvd, p.m., followed by dancing. Admission Contra and Square dances are taught, cialty room that adds value to your home that you and-canvas for more. Glen Echo. Each piece is an $16-$18, age 17 and under $12. Visit no partner necessary. Lessons at 7 didn’t even know was there! Home libraries, attic Thang Ta. Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m. at expression of an internal personal www.glenechopark.org for more. p.m., followed by the called dance closets, personal gyms, luggage rooms, rumpus Sutradhar Institute of Dance and challenge that is described through a Argentine Tango with Lessons. with live music at 7:30. $13 for rooms, butler’s pantries, conservatories and porte Related Arts, 1525 Forest Glen Road, multi-layered tableau. The use of Most Sundays, 6:30-11 p.m. in the nonmembers, $10 for FSGW cocheres are all stylish ideas for re-purposing Silver Spring. Learn the ancient art of rhythm, movement and balance helps Back Room Annex at Glen Echo Park, members, $5 ages 17 and under. Visit space in rooms that seem to collect clutter that the sword and spear. $25. Visit add both dollar value and a unique feature to your to illustrate each story. A solo exhibit 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. www.glenechopark.org or call 301- www.dancesidra.org. home, making it stand out to buyers and helping by Heidi Sheppard. Free. Visit Argentine Tango lessons followed by 634-2222 for more. Weekly Blues Dance. Thursdays it sell quickly for its maximum value. www.glenechopark.org for more. a Milonga most Sunday evenings. Late Night Comedy. Fridays (open Exhibit: “Words Symphony I.” 8:15-11:30 p.m. in the Back Room Beginner lesson 6:30-7:30 p.m. and mic night) and Saturdays For professional advice on all aspects Annex at Glen Echo Park, 7300 Through Aug. 31 at E9 Gallery, intermediate lesson 7:30-8:30 p.m. (established comedians) at Benny’s of buying and selling real estate, call: MacArthur Blvd. Capital Blues 10116 Lloyd Road, Potomac. View a Cost is $15/lesson and includes the Bar & Grill, 7747 Tuckerman Lane, presents rotating DJs and instructors MICHAEL MATESE collection of Persian calligraphy by Milonga. For just the Milonga, cost is Potomac. Benny’s is open 8 a.m.-1 with beginner workshop 8:15-9 p.m., Long & Foster Realtors artist Bahman Panahi. Free. Visit $10 and the open dance with DJ runs a.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Visit no partner necessary. $8 for all. Visit www.exhibit9gallery.com for more. 8:30-11 p.m. No partner required. www.BennysBarGrill.com. capitalblues.org for more. 301-806-6829 Call for Project Proposals. Through Visit www.glenechopark.org or call Drop in Art Activities. Every Weekly Swing Dance. Saturdays, 8 [email protected] Sept. 6, midnight. F.E.A.S.T. at 301-634-2222 for more. Saturday 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the p.m.-midnight. The DC Lindy Contra and Square Dance. Fridays Candy Corner Studio at Glen Echo

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Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., parents the National Park Service turns 100 Canal. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Great Falls Potomac Library, 10101 Glenolden Road, Potomac. Learn about classes and children can explore a new art years old. Listen to a Ranger-led talk Tavern, 11710 MacArthur Blvd., Drive, Potomac. On the eve of the available for children age 3 months- form or theme. $10/child, parent and eat cake and ice cream. Free, Potomac. Musical entertainment and international organization’s 70th 10 years. Free. Visit combo. Drop-in only. Visit plus parking fee. Call 301-767-3714 interpretation about the ice house birthday, the United Nations stands www.mygym.com/potomac for more. www.pgip.org for more. for more. near Historic Great Falls Tavern. at a crossroads. This year marks a Tomato Festival. 12-5 p.m. at North Art Glass Center. Ongoing exhibitions Free, plus parking fee. Call 301-767- halfway point in the organization’s Bethesda Market, 20 Paseo Drive, feature work of resident artists. 3714 for more. global effort to eradicate poverty, North Bethesda. Cooking Sculpture, vessels, functional art and FRIDAY/AUG. 26 hunger and discrimination, as well as competitions, tomato-themed jewelry for sale. Classes are taught Paper Source: “Incredibly ensure justice and dignity for all promotions, displays, live music, year-round for beginner, Awesome Card Crafting.” 6-8 SUNDAY/AUG. 28 peoples. But as the UN’s 193 member spaghetti eating contest and more. intermediate and advanced students p.m. at Paper Source Bethesda, 4805 Eye Run for POB. 8-11 a.m. at states look back at the success of the Free. Visit at Glen Echo Park. Visit Bethesda Ave., Bethesda. Learn to Westfield Montgomery Mall, 7101 millennium development goals, they www.nobetomatofestoval.com for www.artglasscenteratglenecho.org stencil, stamp, heat emboss, paint, Democracy Blvd., Bethesda. The also must assess their needs for its more. for more. line envelopes. Visit Prevention of Blindness Society of sustainable development goals — a Centennial Campfire. 7:30-8:30 p.m. Yellow Barn Studio & Gallery. www.papersource.com for more. Metropolitan Washington® (POB) new series of benchmarks, which are at C&O Canal’s Great Falls Tavern Saturdays and Sundays, 12-5 p.m. Reception: “Words Symphony I.” will host the 3rd annual Eye Run for set to expire in 2030. With the Visitor Center, 11710 MacArthur The Yellow Barn Studio & Gallery Through Aug. 31 at E9 Gallery, POB 5K and fun run, featuring a appointment of the ninth secretary- Blvd., Potomac. Sing songs and listen presents free exhibitions of emerging 10116 Lloyd Road, Potomac. View a Vision Health Fair and Kids Camp general in the near future as well, the to stories from across America’s artists’ work. Each weekend features collection of Persian calligraphy by activities for the whole family. next U.S. president is bound to have National Parks as well as night–time- the work of a different artist. Most artist Bahman Panahi. Tickets are Attendees can visit the Vision Health quite a lot on his or her plate going themed canal stories. Free,Great Falls artwork is also for sale. Visit $15. Visit www.exhibit9gallery.com Fair for free vision screenings, into office. Free. Email Tavern historic area has a entrance www.yellowbarnstudio.com for for more. resources for individuals with [email protected] with “Great fee of $10 per vehicle. more. impaired sight, and information Decisions” in the subject line. Acoustic Open Mic. Wednesdays, 7- about eye health and safety. Children 11 p.m. at Benny’s Bar & Grill, 7747 SATURDAY/AUG. 27 are invited to join beloved author SUNDAY/SEPT. 11 Tuckerman Lane. Everyone welcome Dog Training by Imitation. 2-4 p.m. Valerie Tripp of the American Girl SATURDAY/SEPT. 3 Carnival of Chocolates. 11 a.m.-3 to perform. Wine bottles are 50 at Your Dog’s Friend, 6030 Grosvenor book series in celebration of her new Labor Day Open House. 12-4 p.m. at p.m. at Rockville Town Square. This percent off. Visit Lane, Bethesda. Learn about the literary project, Boys Camp Books. Glen Echo Park – Photoworks year’s event will include chocolate www.bennysbargrill.com. training method called “Do As I Do” Kids Camp will feature camp-themed Gallery, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen tastings from local chocolatiers, a Potomac Games Group. created by Italian PhD ethologist crafts and activities, as well as Echo. Meet Photoworks faculty as children’s fun run (100 yard dash), Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. at Potomac Claudia Fugassa. Expert trainer Lisa opportunities for photos with the they present “Signature Images” from live music, games, and two children’s Community Recreation Center, Marino and her dog Spumoni will authors. Registration for the 5K and their portfolio of work. Free. Visit story times. Proceeds benefit The 11315 Falls Road, Potomac. The demonstrate this training technique. fun run is $40. Visit www.glenechophotoworks.org for Dwelling Place, a non-profit world is in the midst of a Golden Age Free. Visit www.yourdogsfriend.org/ www.youreyes.org for more. more. dedicated to homeless families. Free of new board and card games for free-workshops/ or call 301-93-5913. Dixieland Jazz Jam Session. 3-6 to attend. Visit www.tdp-inc.org for players of all ages. Free. Contact Reception & Gallery Talk: “Earth p.m. at Normandie Farm Restaurant, more. event host Randy Hoffman at 412- Water Air.” 4-6 p.m. at Glen Echo 10710 Falls Road, Potomac. Bring an SATURDAY-MONDAY/SEPT. 3-5 All-You-Can-Eat Crab Feast 983-5411 or Park – Photoworks Gallery, 7300 instrument and sit in with the Labor Day Art Show. 12-6 p.m. at Fundraiser. 1-5 p.m. at 5020 [email protected] for MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Three Conservatory Classic Jazz Band Spanish Ballroom – Glen Echo Park, Battery Lane. The Bethesda-Chevy more. local photographers work to capture during the first set. Or just drop in to 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Chase Rescue Squad Alumni the mystery and movement of the listen to classic jazz, Dixieland, and Find art of various media as well as Association will hold a crab feast natural world. Free. Visit swing. Tickets are $10, free for some children’s work. Free. Visit fundraiser – all-you-can-eat steamed THURSDAY/AUG. 25 www.glenechophotoworks.org for students and musicians. 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By Colleen Healy round and there are summer and winter camps. CONTRIBUTING WRITERS For the adventurous, there are seven walk- Susan Belford, Carole Dell, Cissy Finley Grant, Carole Funger, or me, Cabin John Park is full of in campsites and several miles of hiking trails. Colleen Healy, Kenny Lourie, memories of my childhood and my Camping at Cabin John is a chance to spend Ken Moore sons’. I loved riding the miniature the night in the woods under the stars without F Contributing train, feeding trash to Porky the Pig leaving town. The Locust Nature Center has Photographers and ice skating at the rink. Now, I bring my year-round activities and birthday parties. Harvey Levine, Deborah Stevens sons to the park to ride on the same train, play For sports fans there are several athletic fields on the playground and have picnics. Newcom- and in the summer the Big Train team, made Art/Design: Laurence Foong, John Heinly ers to Potomac will find Cabin John Park a place up of college baseball players, plays at Shirley Production Manager to meet new friends and create memories with Povich Field. The most popular attraction in Geovani Flores their family. the park is the mini-train ride. Perfect at the

The playground has many climbing struc- end of a long day in the park, the route takes ADVERTISING tures, a swing set, slides and even a totem pole. you through the woods and past the play- For advertising information There are also several picnic areas where fami- ground area. There is also a party room for [email protected] lies can enjoy lunch in the park. After eating birthday parties next to the station. Every au- 703-778-9431 kids can “feed” the trash to Porky the Pig who tumn there is an “eye spy” Halloween train ride ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES will “eat” the paper and wrappers but never where children can spot figures in the woods Display Advertising: glass! and check them off on their card. Kenny Lourie 301-325-1398 The newest addition to the park is a dog park Cabin John Park is a must-do for newcom- [email protected] Photo by William Caine, Sr. where pets can run and play in an enclosed ers to the area. Andrea Smith 703-778-9411 space. There is an exercise area, rocks to climb Cabin John Park is located at 7400 Colleen Caine and brother Bill Caine Classified Advertising and fresh water available for the dogs. Tuckerman Lane, Bethesda. practice ice skating at Cabin John [email protected] ice rink in 1977. The ice rink offers lessons, open skating, Visit www.montgomeryparks.org or call 301- Debbie Funk hockey and birthday parties. It is open year 495-2595. National Sales & real Estate 703-778-9444 Viewpoints [email protected] David Griffin Marketing Assistant

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THOMAS ATKINSON (age 17) weigh the cons by a long shot when it Jerry Vernon I have lived in Potomac for 10 years. comes to Potomac. The schools are excel- Executive Vice President Newcomers should know that the Potomac lent and the proximity to D.C. is extremely 703-549-0004 area is very nice and has a diverse amount convenient. It is a very safe environment [email protected] of not only restaurants and shops but also with a lot family activities. The cons are CIRCULATION: 703-778-9427 people. Living here will expose you to cul- that the area is very materialistic. Potomac [email protected] A Great Egret at the Potomac River tures of all types. Also I would recommend is one of the richest towns in America so attending Potomac Day in the fall. It is a of course the area can get pretty high Potomac Almanac is published Birders Flock Together very fun day where the residents get to maintenance and “intense” for some by Local Media Connection LLC The Montgomery Bird Club is a local group of celebrate living in the Area and there is people. birders whose members range from new birders lots of great food. The area has a lot to Five Time First Place to serious bird enthusiasts. It has regular bird offer and there are so many opportunities MAIU ROMANO (age 18) Award-Winner walks at local and regional sites and meet every for students to take part in activities they I lived most of my life in Potomac, I was Public Service third Wednesday at the Potomac Presbyterian may enjoy whether it is sports or the arts. mostly into arts. I found that it was pretty MDDC Press Association Church, 10301 River Roadfor a talk on birding good. I liked the education, I felt that it Four Time and related topics. DANIEL ESPINOZA (age 19) was pretty good. Also, I enjoy Rio and Newspaper of the Year People of all ages and experience levels are wel- Bethesda but there isn’t a lot to do if you An Award-winning Newspaper I have been living in Potomac since I was in Writing, Photography, Editing, come to join the club and its meetings and field born which was 19 years ago. There are can’t drive. There are a lot of opportuni- Graphics and Design trips. Visit its website to find out more informa- obviously a lot of pros and cons to mov- ties for internships. tion: www.montgomerybirdclub.org/ ing to a new area but I say the pros out- — Compiled by Aaron Hwang www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Potomac Almanac ❖ August 24-30, 2016 ❖ 7 8 ❖ Potomac Almanac ❖ August 24-30, 2016 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com PotomacPotomac

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By Kathy Kurgan Co-President, Potomac Area Newcomers’ Club

9908 South Glen Road he Potomac Area Newcomers’ Club (at Falls Road / Democracy Blvd.) (PANC) originated in February, 1966 T when a group of women started the Potomac 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 $2 per year. Based on member interest, they formed Build Your Community three 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- Support Your Local son. Photo Contributed The club grew steadily and by April of 1973, the The 2016-2017 board and some new membership numbered 320. At that time, the club members of the Potomac Area Neighbors Businesses. decided to limit membership in Welcome Wagon to Club. three years, and to form another club for members who exceeded the three-year limit. More than half In 2016, the club adopted its name as Potomac the members left to join the new club “Echoes.” Area Neighbors’ Club as many of its members are no Between 1979 and 1983, the name of the club longer newcomers to Potomac. The object of the club changed several times. The by-laws were changed has always been the development of fellowship and to allow members to continue their membership in- acquaintance among all residents and their assimi- www.potomacalmanac.com definitely. With this change, members could partici- lation into the civic life and social activities of their pate, contribute, and maintain their friendships over community. a longer period of time. Visit panc.clubexpress.com/

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WMCCA holds let us know what is going on in andria Gazette Packet, is one of Citizens Association monthly meetings open to all, not just WMCCA mem- your part of the community. If the oldest continuously publish- bers, on the second Wednesday of the month from you have questions or ideas, ing papers in the country, be- elcome to the amazing Potomac Sub- October through May at the Potomac Community send us an email or call us, con- ginning publication in 1784. region — our “Green Wedge” contain- Center, 11315 Falls Road beginning at 7:15 p.m. Pro- tact us on Facebook or send us Wing extensive stream valley parks, grams feature a wide range of speakers, citizen con- a tweet. We invite you to send CONTACT wetlands, meadows, tree canopy, rich cerns, development proposals, and environmental is- letters to the editor or to send Potomac Almanac: biodiversity, and the crown jewels: the Potomac River sues relevant to our community. 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If approved, this project would have publish photos and notes about 1-270 corridor” and protect the public water supply multiple long term adverse impacts including the — Mary Kimm, personal milestones and com- and the agricultural reserve, the Potomac Subregion destruction of acres of forested park land containing munity events, including [email protected], Master Plan reaffirms the “Green Wedge” functions rare plant and animal species and an archaeological births, engagements, wed- www.twitter.com/marykimm of our Potomac neighborhoods. It maintains the site and negative impacts on visitor use of the Canal dings, anniversaries, awards @marykimm area’s semi-rural character through low density zon- while failing to address the underlying problem of ing, limited sewer capacity, the two-lane road net- pollution caused by the Watts Branch stream; work, and a confined commercial core. WMCCA’s primary focus remains grounded in the principles ❖ Maryland Catering Company’s conditional use enunciated in the Master Plan. application to construct a wedding/banquet/business WMCCA pursues its goals in a collaborative fash- meeting venue and motel units on land north of Old ion working with citizens, scientific experts, and lo- Angler’s Inn at 10801 MacArthur Blvd.; cal, state, and national officials. A major emphasis is placed on the dissemination and consideration of ❖ Update of Montgomery County’s Comprehen- information critical to the development of environ- sive Water Supply and Sewerage Systems Plan – a mentally sound, practical approaches to decision document that willl have profound impacts on the making. Citizen involvement is strengthened by pro- type, location and density of development. viding individuals with the information and tools they need to address their particular concerns. As a re- ❖ Brandywine Senior Living, LLC’s conditional use sult, WMCCA is often the “go to” organization when application for an assisted living facility at the former individuals are faced with unexpected, unwarranted site of the Potomac Tennis Club next to the Falls Road threats to their neighborhoods. WMCCA members Golf Course on Falls Road. WMCCA has joined with meet frequently with government officials, testify, the abutting property owners and the Brickyard Coa- and, if needed, initiate legal action to ensure citizen lition to appeal the County Hearing Examiner’s deci- concerns are heard and that actions taken are con- sion to approve the application. The appeal raises Photo by Mary Kimm/The Almanac sistent with the Master Plan and the relevant stat- important issues regarding the standards to be ap- Eastern Kingbird in the C &O Canal Historical Park. utes and regulations. plied to conditional use applications under the Membership is open to all who live in the Potomac county’s new zoning code. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Potomac Almanac ❖ Newcomers & Community Guide 2016-17 ❖ 3 Newcomers & Community Guide ‘A Genuine Sense of Place’

By Roger Berliner on the C&O Canal advisory com- County Council (District 1) mission. Potomac is more than beautiful f you are a newcomer to of course. It has some of the finest Potomac, you are in for a real residential neighborhoods any- Ginny Barnes I treat – as living there for 20- where; it has some of the finest at a Shumard plus years was for me everyday. schools anywhere; and it has one Oak on the But if you are looking for the land of the finest privately owned mu- Canal. of “Housewives of Potomac,” you seums in the world in Glenstone. will be sorely disappointed. That It has great golf courses; fine res- we are not. Instead, you will find taurants; and an active citizenry a caring community, whose day to that works hard to protect what is day life is much like everywhere truly special about Potomac. else … but for the fact that you Ask anyone you meet on a crisp live in a beautiful neighborhood. autumn morning at the Potomac Each of us has different aspects Day Parade. Ask the person you of a community that we are pas- pass hiking the Billie Goat Trail. Photo sionate about. Mine is the environ- Ask any of your new neighbors Contributed ment. To this day, I marvel at the that moved to Potomac “for the elemental wildness of the Potomac schools” but have lingered long A double-crested River so close to the heart of the after their children donned gradu- Cormorant at the free world. I take my black lab to ation caps. They will tell you that Potomac River. the river on a regular basis, fly fish beyond the beautiful parks, the on it, and simply find a nice spot outstanding schools, the top-notch Photo by Mary Kimm/The Almanac and let the rest of the day’s con- golf courses, in Potomac you will cerns float away like the current find a genuine sense of place. A Why I Live in Potomac before me. strong and vibrant community Access to this beauty isn’t lim- nestled just outside the nation’s By Ginny Barnes What I know is that nothing lifts my spirits more ited to the hardy. The C&O Canal, capitol. or makes me feel like a walk in the woods. In Potomac one of the National Park Services’ It has been my privilege to rep- t was love of my husband that brought me here we have a good many forested areas to hike. Block- most popular parks, affords all of resent Potomac on the Montgom- nearly 40 years ago but in so many ways, trees house Point Conservation Park is a 600-plus treasure us an equal opportunity to appre- ery County Council since 2006. Iare what make me stay. First of all, I live in a adjoining the C&O Canal National Historic Park and ciate the splendor of nature. With Now it is my privilege to welcome log cabin in the Glen on a slope above the Watts an exceptional mature Piedmont forest. From its over 700,000 visits per year, the you to Potomac — and to welcome Branch. A house made of trees, surrounded by trees. bluffs above the Potomac on a clear day you can see C&O Canal offers wonderful hik- you home. If you ever need assis- When I look out my windows or sit on the back porch, the Blue Ridge. On the towpath you could walk to ing trails and beautiful views of the tance with a county government I’m up in the trees. Big trees. old trees, a kingdom of Georgetown or all the way to Cumberland if so in- Potomac River. I have been a big issue, please don’t hesitate to con- trees. It is the presence or absence of trees that most clined. These deeply wooded tracts and the narrow supporter of this park, and was tact my office. You can reach me affects the water quality of our many streams lead- river corridor of green are the real and enduring luxu- honored to be have been recently at 240-777-7828 or ing to the Potomac River and ultimately the water ries of living in Potomac. appointed by our United States councilmember.berliner@ we drink. Secretary of the Interior to serve montgomerycountymd.gov. The last few years, I’ve been visiting individual trees, reading about them, learning what distin- A Special Place Viewpoints guishes them one from another. When I go on hikes Just upstream of the overlook at Great Falls Park now, it is often in search of a particular big tree within is a path that winds along the Potomac for about a a forest. There is something about being with large mile called the River Trail. Here, the understory is Living in Potomac trees that inspires and uplifts weary souls like me. dominated by a leafy canopy of Paw Paw trees and ANTHONY being able to connect with and I’ve wondered why? Turns out, breathing deeply of at intervals the tunnel of green opens to wide views RATINOV explore these other locations — a forest may have measurable healing benefits. The of the river where Cormorants sit on flat rocks and (age 18) such as through the Metro. Japanese recognize it and have a name, shinrin-yoku hold out their wings to dry. Along this path and some- I’ve lived in 3. Some community — wood air bathing. Japanese researchers have times right in the middle of it are exceptional large Potomac my Extracurriculars that I’ve done found when diabetic patients walk through wood- trees to visit, walk around, lean against and even whole life. New- here include performing for some lands, their blood sugar drops. Famed Irish biochem- hug if you are so inclined. Here lives a tall, straight comers should retirement and community centers ist Diana Beresford-Kroeger writes that trees, like Shagbark Hickory, some beautiful old Oaks and Sy- know that Potomac is kind of in here for some of the older folk. In elephants and whales register and may communi- camores that twist their way to the skies as you stand its own bubble — it’s very differ- addition, I’ve helped pick up trash cate through a sound spectrum inaudible to us called beneath and marvel. This path is one more place of ent from the rest of the country. around the community. infrasound. We humans may feel these long stretched wonder and delight in Potomac. Maps of the sur- People here have some unique cus- Thanks! out sound waves of 20 hertz and below even if we rounding trails are available at the Great Falls Tav- toms and differ greatly from the can’t hear them. ern Visitor Center. average American, in my experi- LUCY BEDEWI ence. Potomac is very nice, and (age 17) similar to a resort in some re- It’s a very small spects, but I am really looking for- town; you can al- Advice for Newcomers “Recycling” and “yard trim” pick up every week ward to exploring the rest of the ways see a famil- Congrats on choosing a great place to live. Life helps us clean up. The yard trim goes for compost world and seeing different ways of iar face in a local is easy here. You get great service from Montgom- which county uses, and I think sells. life. Potomac has some of the best mall or plaza. The ery County government. You could pick up “yard trim” stickers at the school systems in America — schools are ex- Dial 311. library. I use three trash cans every week — some- Montgomery county is filled with quisite as is the general safety. The You will speak to a very knowledgeable real times, like in Fall and Spring, often much more. great schools. Also, there are many only issue in the school system person who will actually listen, contact the cor- We have a wonderful Post Office too — use it. great restaurants here and close by could be the extreme pressure that rect department, ie. “Highway services,” etc., and We had no library when we moved here. Enjoy — such as in Bethesda, D.C., or is placed on students to perform. give you a tracking number. You will get a re- it. It’s great. any other place that can be easily sponse. Even without it, call back 311. reached. Potomac is conveniently We have other great services. — Grace Kimm located close to these various other — Compiled by cities so it facilitates travel and Aaron Hwang

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Aging in Place Potomac Community Village (PCV) is a non-profit network of neighbors and friends geared to enhancing the quality of life for older Potomac residents, enabling them to age in place in their cur- rent Potomac-area homes and re- main vibrant, contributing mem- bers of our community. PCV, which thinks of itself as “your roadside assistance on the journey of life,” creates social connections, offers educational, wellness and safety programs, provides neighbor-sug- gested referrals to contractors and other vendors, and arranges for volunteer services, such as trans- portation, computer help, simple Photo Contributed home repairs, and friendly phone Potomac Community Village members Richard and Joan calls and visits. PCV is part of a Gorman getting advice on enhancing their use of an nationwide movement of more assortment of communication devices at a PCV-hosted than 500 Villages, of neighbor Tech Tutorial with student volunteers from Bullis School’s helping neighbor. Volunteers of all Summer Program. The program, for PCV members, was ages are welcome to help as they held on July 18, at the Potomac Community Center. have time. For information on vol- unteering, joining, or getting volunteer help, con- tional Policies to Promote Aging in Place,” with a tact [email protected], 240-221- look at newly proposed federal legislation. The Thurs- 1370 or visit www.PotomacCommunityVillage.org. day, Oct. 20 monthly meeting features cookbook PCV’s Fall 2016 events include morning coffees, author Amy Riolo on the Mediterranean Diet and afternoon teas, book group meetings, a walk on the health. The Thursday, Nov. 17 meeting features au- C&O Canal, theater parties, a booth at Potomac Day, thor David Hoffman, on his book, “The Billion Dol- and monthly meetings that are free and open to all. lar Spy.” PCV’s Thursday, Sept 22 monthly meeting features Details on all events will be found at universal design expert Louis Tenenbaum on “Na- www.PotomacCommunityVillage.org.

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Compiled by Ken Moore canal. $8 for adults, $6 and Mary Kimm for seniors and $5 for The Almanac children 4-15. Children under three ride free. The otomac is bordered by more boat runs May to October, than 12 miles of the C&O Canal with a typical schedule on PNational Historical Park, Saturday & Sunday - 11 including the towpath and the a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3 p.m. Potomac River. Living in Potomac pro- Call ahead to confirm. vides opportunities to enjoy the sights 301-767-3714 and sounds of the river with outdoor activities ranging from an easy stroll to a INSIDER’S TIP: The challenging hike; a flat bike ride of a few Gold Mine Trail can be miles to multi-day bike trip; rock climb- accessed at the top of the ing, world-class whitewater kayaking or a entrance to Great Falls, at gentle paddle on flatwater. Wildlife is the intersection of Falls abundant and birders flock to area. All Road and MacArthur outdoor areas of the C&O Canal National Boulevard, or near the Historical Park are open daylight hours Great Falls Tavern year round. Visitors pay an entrance fee Visitor’s center. Trails, at the entrance to Great Falls Tavern which can be used for Visitors Center at Falls Road and running with some steep MacArthur Boulevard, but access every- inclines, pass the remains where else is free. Three-day pass for a of an old building that vehicle is $10; a person on foot is $5; was used from 1900-1939 annual pass is $30. to mine gold. See www.nps.gov/choh BILLY GOAT TRAIL Thousands hike the Great Falls Tavern Billy Goat Trail every If you haven’t seen Great Falls, it’s time. a rare floodplain terrace environment, year, with access from the Old Angler’s Visitor Center and Enter the C&O Canal National Histori- ending with an observation deck over the site or from the Great Falls Tavern Visitors cal Park here for up close views of Great spectacular views of the Falls and the Center or Carderock. The loop between Olmsted Overlook Falls by walking 0.2 miles over the head of Mather Gorge. the C&O Canal and Potomac River is less 11710 MacArthur Blvd. Olmsted Island Bridges to the overlook at Accessible for wheelchairs and strollers. than five miles long but has steep and 301-767-3714 the end. Bridges and boardwalks traverse The tavern is open year round, seven rocky sections. Bring water and wear days per week from 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. good walking shoes. No flip flops or ballet http://www.nps.gov/archive/choh/ slippers. Allow plenty to time to stop and Visitor/Centers/GreatFalls.html enjoy spectacular views of the cliffs, Potomac River passing through the gorge ABOUT THE FALLS, from The Geologic and sensitive vegetation and rare plants. Parking Story of Great Falls and the Potomac This hike that is marked by light blue trail River Gorge published by the U.S. Geo- blazes to keep visitors from trampling on logical Survey in 1980: Bear Island’s many rare plants and “In its seaward course, the Potomac sensitive vegetation. The trail can be River crosses many small rapids and rough and rocky with steep climbs. But cascades, but these are insignificant in the trail is one of the most popular hikes comparison with the foaming fury of in all of the metropolitan area, which can Gre Great Falls, where the river drops 12 be done by people of all ages. meters in about 180 meters and is channeled into a narrow rock-walled INSIDER’S TIP: The park service gorge less than 25 meters wide in places. seeks volunteer trail stewards willing to In the summer the flow may be less than hike parts of the trail, educate visitors at 38,000 liters a second, but during floods the trailheads, protect the natural re- the flow commonly reaches 40 million sources of Bear Island, ensure visitors are liters a second. The average flow pouring prepared for the strenuous hike, share over the falls is 349,000 liters of water stories about the sensitive vegetation, and every second and in a year, more than 9.5 reduce trampling of the Bear Island’s trillion liters, enough water to flood the many rare plants. Active trail stewards entire District of Columbia to a depth of carry park radios for emergency commu- 55 meters, converting the Washington nication and receive basic first aid train- Monument into a tall lighthouse.” ing to help with minor injuries. www.chohvip.org/billy_goats/ Great Falls Mule Drawn Boat Rides: Take a trip back in time to the 1870s Ride Carderock Recreation Area along the historic C&O Canal in a boat 301-767-3731 pulled by mules. Experience rising 8 feet Reach this 200-acre part of the park in a lock. Hear park interpreters in period from the Clara Barton Parkway at the clothing describe what life was like for Naval Surface Warfare exit. Rock climbers the families that lived and worked on the visit Carderock daily for its famous for 6 ❖ Potomac Almanac ❖ Newcomers & Community Guide 2016-17 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Photos by Mary Kimm Potomac Newcomers & Community Guide Source: National Park Service http:// www.nps.gov/choh/planyourvisit C&O Canal National Park

cliffs. The recreation area includes playing fields, a large picnic pavilion available by reservation and access to the Potomac River and the Billy Goat Trail.

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

Old Angler’s Inn Access Across from 10801 MacArthur Blvd. Between Carderock and Great Falls, you can also get across the canal to the towpath and the River across from Old Angler’s Inn on MacArthur Boulevard. A popular spot for kayakers and stand-up paddleboarders, and a great spot to find outdoor adventure companies teaching beginning to advanced paddleboarding, kayaking and canoeing. Hiking enthusi- asts have quick access to the Billy Goat Trail from here, or those who simply want to take an evening stroll or bike ride along the Berma Road or around Widewater, the area of the canal used for turning large boats around..

Swain’s Lock Swain’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, a lock-keeper in the early 1900s whose father helped in the excavation and construction of the canal. After running a boat rental and refreshment stand at (301) 670-8080 Swain’s Lock for almost a century, the www.blockhousepoint.org family ceased operations in 2006. Those who know the 630 acres of land Pennyfield Lock that straddles River Road between Pennyfield Road (off River Road) Tobytown and Callithea Farm call Block- The three-mile walk from Pennyfield house Point the jewel of Potomac. The Lock to Violette’s Lock takes you through natural and cultural resources at Block- many kinds of bird habitat and around house Point are amongst the most valu- Blockhouse Point. Pennyfield Lock was able in the country. President Grover Cleveland’s favorite The park contains a variety of excep- destination when he went on fishing tional and rare habitat, including mature excursions, according to the Potomac upland forest, floodplain forest, wetlands, Master Plan. The Pennyfield Lockhouse, streams and river-rock outcrops. Nine built in 1879 inland from the lock house, species of threatened, endangered or was the home of lock-keeper Charles W. watchlist species of plants have been Pennyfield. identified in the park, along with 25 species of fish, nine species of amphib- INSIDER’S TIP: Pennyfield Lock is ians, four species of reptiles, 39 species of also home to a lockhouse built in 1830 nesting birds and 10 species of mammals. that you can rent by the night. The Canal Blockhouse Point also tells of Potomac’s Quarters Interpretive Program invites history. During the Civil War, the 19th visitors to stay in a historic lockhouse for Regiment Massachusetts Voluntary a day and night to learn about the living Infantry built three blockhouses in 1862 conditions of a lockkeeper’s family. to guard Violette’s Lock and Pennyfield www.canalquarters.org/ Lock, taking advantage of panoramic views from Blockhouse Point. Union Blockhouse Point sentries kept watch for Confederate Conservation Park movements across the river and at area 14750 River Road, fords. Darnestown, MD 20854 See Potomac, Page 11 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Potomac Almanac ❖ Newcomers & Community Guide 2016-17 ❖ 7 Potomac Newcomers & Community Guide

Potomac Insider’s Guide to Parks

Potomac Bette Carol Park now hosts a variety of arts, envi- Management Area Serpentine ecosystems are globally rare ronmental and history programs. and occur intermittently in an arc east 33Community Center Thompson Scotland Located on River Road in Western 11315 Falls Road 34 Classes are offered in pottery, paint- Montgomery County, McKee-Beshers of the Appalachian Mountains from Ala- 240-777-6960 Community Center ing, photography, glass art, WMA is a 2,000-acre tract in a mixture bama to Maine. The trees are unusually www.montgomerycounty.gov/rec 7700 Scotland Drive silversmithing, textiles and other arts, as of woodlands, fields, wooded bottom- small relative to their age because of the 301-983-4455 well as in dance, writing and music. land and managed wetland challenging growing conditions of ser- This is Montgomery County’s busiest Now named the Bette Carol Thomp- The famous 1921 Dentzel Carousel in impoundments (green-tree reservoirs). pentine soils. Therefore, forests appear community center, providing a variety son Scotland Community Center, the the center of the park has been giving The wildlife management area shares a to be early successional, but in reality of recreation activities for all ages such rebuilt facility opened in November rides to the public for 90 years. common boundary with the National are in a climax condition. Oaks as old as open gym, arts and crafts, exercise/ 2014. A larger gymnasium and modern The restored carousel is open for rides Park Service Chesapeake and Ohio Ca- as 175 years old will have a diameter of leisure classes, group support meetings interiors are a focal point. Upgrades to in August, Wednesday, Thursday, and nal to the south and borders Seneca trees you would expect to be one or two and socials, senior adult activities the site include improved landscaping Friday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. and Saturday Creek State Park, a 1,200-acre public decades old. through the Potomac neighborhood, and parking, meeting green building and Sunday, 12 - 6 p.m. In September, hunting area, on the east. The large contiguous forest of the Senior program, area and county-wide and sustainability goals; energy guide- Saturday and Sunday, 12 to 6 p.m. McKee-Beshers WMA provides habi- Serpentine Barrens Conservation Park sports programs, summer camps, pro- lines, and the Americans with Adventure Theatre tat for a great diversity of wildlife provides critical habitat for forest inte- grams for individuals with special Disabilities Act. (www.adventuretheater.org, 301-634- species including deer, wild turkey, wa- rior dwelling species, particularly birds. needs, children and adult holiday par- 2270) is one of the area’s longest terfowl, over 200 species of songbirds, These species require large unbroken ties, volunteer opportunities and more. Glen Echo Park running children’s theater companies, and numerous reptiles and amphibians. tracts of forest to successfully breed. Facilities include a gymnasium, exercise 357300 MacArthur Blvd., and the Puppet Co. Playhouse Biologists deliberately flood forests dur- Large contiguous forest habitat is be- room, meeting rooms, art room, lounge Glen Echo (www.puppetco.org) offers shows as ing the fall and winter in “greentree coming increasingly scarce in area, community room and social hall. www.glenechopark.org well as was for children to be involved. reservoirs.” These attract colorful wood Montgomery County as development The outdoor area includes two baseball ducks as well as other waterfowl which continually fragments woodlands into fields, lighted basketball and tennis Originally a Chautauqua retreat, then McKee Beshers migrate through or spend the winter smaller isolated tracts. courts, and a former in-line hockey rink. an amusement park, Glen Echo National 36Wildlife here. More than 60 species of birds have The Center offers table tennis, billiards Hikers will find trails for miles and been detected in the park, including a and foosball, a gymnasium, weight miles, meandering through the forests, significant number of forest interior room, social room, meeting rooms, and fields and wetlands. Hunters enjoy the dwelling species such as Louisiana wa- hundreds of classes through the Mont- pursuit of white-tailed deer, wild turkey, terthrush, scarlet tanager, ovenbird, gomery County Recreation Department. woodcock, squirrels, waterfowl and pileated woodpecker, and barred owl. The Montgomery County Recreation many other species. Mammals include common species Dept., along with the Friends of the Roads are maintained and suitable for such as red fox, white-tailed deer and PCC, Inc. is working to renovate and hiking, nature photography, birding, gray squirrel, as well as less common reopen the outside inline rink for chil- hunting and other recreational activi- species such as eastern coyote. dren and adults with special needs, with ties. Visitors to the management area Reptiles include most of the common opening day on Sept. 10 at 11:30 a.m. should be aware of biting insects, mos- species of the County as well as the less The Friends of the PCC, Inc. is a non- quitoes and ticks from April-December. common eastern hognose snake, five profit organization which works in Area is wet most of the year, wear ap- lined skink, spotted turtle and a curi- conjunction with the Montgomery propriate footwear. ously abundant population of box County Recreation Department to sup- turtles. port the wide array of activities offered Serpentine Barrens Wetlands and vernal pools provide by the PCC as well as raise monies for breeding habitat for spotted sala- the Center. 37Conservation manders, marbled salamanders, wood Park North frogs, spring peepers and other amphib- INSIDER’S TIP: You’re invited to the 12860 Piney Meeting House Road ians. Potomac Adaptive Sports Court Dedication Ceremony is Sept. 10, Serpentine Barrens Callithea Farm 2015 at 11:30 a.m. Conservation Special Park Parents with children in grades three to 38 39 six can register them now for Club Park South 15000 River Road Friday. Club Friday which began in 11825 Glen Road 1991 is a fun-filled supervised Callithea Farm Park is a 97 acre prop- evening of different activities. Club The Serpentine Barrens Natural Area erty located adjacent to the M-NCPPC Friday will meet at PCC beginning is considered one of the most important equestrian trails at Blockhouse Point Oct. 9 into March, 7-9 pm. natural areas in the county because of its Conservation Park and the C&O Canal. unique geology and plant community. Horse boarding is available. Contact the farm manager at 301-977-7682.

10 ❖ Potomac Almanac ❖ Newcomers & Community Guide 2016-17 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Potomac Community Guide Enjoy the Potomac From Page 7 the footsteps of Union Soldiers. Block- heritage/documents/ house Point, often referred to as the jewel blockhouse_broch_web.pdf Riley’s Lock http://www.montgomeryparks.org/ of Potomac, is an area to enjoy peace, Riley’s Lock Road (off River Road) PPSD/ParkTrails/trails_MAPS/ solitude, and an example of the natural Violette’s Lock Riley’s Lock features a boat ramp on trailmap_pdfs/blockhouse_trails.pdf and cultural resources of Potomac that Violette’s Lock Road (off River Road) Seneca Creek, the busiest in Montgomery rival the most valuable in the country. Violette’s Lock offers one of the more County, that allows easy access to a quiet INSIDER’S TIP: Montgomery County http://www.montgomeryparks.org/ beautiful views of the sunset over the and inviting part of the Potomac River for developed a brochure so people can walk PPSD/Cultural_Resources_Stewardship/ Potomac River. canoes, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards and small motorboats. The Seneca Creek Aqueduct, opened in 1833 Gladys Island and made of red sandstone, allowed Lock Island Swains Lock (Lock 21) thousands of canal boats to move Minnehaha Island across Seneca Creek from 1833 to 1924, the year of the canal’s closing. Bealls The aqueduct was protected by Island Union garrisons during the Civil Washington Aqueduct Dam War. Conn Rileys Lockhouse is open for tours Island 15 Great Falls on Saturday and Sunday, 1-4 p.m. in Lock 20 May and June, and September and Visitor Center October. Volunteers in period Olmsted Island Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center costume guide you through one of (bridges) Locks Canal boat rides the C&O Canal’s original lockhouses 17–19 Rocky Islands to explore the life of a lock-keeper.

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www.yellowbarnstudio.com August 2016 Labor Day Art Show. 12-6 p.m. at Great Falls Tavern, Mule-Drawn Spanish Ballroom – Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Canal Boat Rides. Friday-Sundays, Find art of various media as well as through Sept. 5, 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m., some children’s work. Free. Visit and 3 p.m. at Great Falls Tavern www.glenechopark.org for more. Visitors Center, 11710 MacArthur Blvd. Take a boat ride along the historic C&O Canal. Tickets are $8 SATURDAY/SEPT. 3 for adults, $6 for seniors, $5 for Labor Day Open House. children, and children 3 and under 12-4 p.m. at ride for free. Visit www.nps.gov/ Glen Echo Park – Photoworks choh/planyourvisit/great-falls-canal- Gallery, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen boat-rides.htm. Echo. Meet Photoworks faculty as they present “Signature Images” from their portfolio of work. Free. Visit WEDNESDAYS-SUNDAYS IN AUGUST www.glenechophotoworks.org. Carousel Rides. Wednesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday 12- MONDAY/SEPT. 5 6 p.m. Take a ride on the historic Irish Music and Dance Showcase. 1921 Dentzel Carousel at Glen Echo Park. Tickets are $1.25 per ride. Visit 1-6 p.m. at 7300 MacArthur Blvd. www.glenechopark.org/carousel. Attend two days of Irish music and dance presented by the Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture AUG. 31-SEPT.24 and the Irish Inn at Glen Echo. Free. The Trawick Prize Exhibition. Visit www.glenechopark.org for Wednesday-Saturday, 12-6 p.m. at more. Labor Day Parade. Gallery B, 7700 Wisconsin Ave., 1 p.m. in the streets of Olde Towne Gaithersburg. Bethesda. This exhibition features The Annual Potomac Day is Saturday, Oct. 22. Arts and entertainment for all ages, The Trawick Prize finalists for the Celebrate Labor Day with Bethesda Contemporary Art Awards. performances, antique cars, marching ranging from rides for children to an antique show and business fair. The highlight is Visit www.bethesda.org for more. bands, and more. Free. Visit the Potomac Day Parade at 10:30 a.m., featuring hundreds of entrants, including bands, www.gaithersburgmd.gov/leisure/ labor-day-parade. horses, antique cars, school groups, scouting organizations, and candidates for elected September 2016 office. SATURDAY-SUNDAY/SEPT. 10-OCT. 30 SATURDAY-MONDAY/SEPT. 3-5 Great Falls Tavern, Mule-Drawn Labor Day Art Show. 12-6 p.m. at Canal Boat Rides. 11 a.m., 1:30 spaghetti eating contest and more. Montgomery County Out of the Free. Visit Darkness Community Walk. 8 Spanish Ballroom – Glen Echo Park, p.m., and 3 p.m. at Great Falls SATURDAY/OCT. 8 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Tavern Visitors Center, 11710 www.nobetomatofestoval.com. a.m.-12 p.m. at Rockville Town Find art of various media as well as MacArthur Blvd. Take a boat ride Center, 30 Maryland Ave., Rockville. Potomac Library Book Sale. 10 This walk, in conjunction with 200 a.m.-1 p.m. at 10101 Glenolden some children’s work. Free. Visit along the historic C&O Canal. Tickets SUNDAY/SEPT. 11 www.glenechopark.org for more. are $8 for adults, $6 for seniors, $5 communities across the country this Drive, Potomac. Sponsored by the for children, and children 3 and Parks Half Marathon. 7-10 a.m. Run fall, benefits the American Friends of the Library, Potomac under ride for free. Visit from Rockville to Bethesda. Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Chapter. Runs most months. Most FRIDAY/SEPT. 2 www.nps.gov/choh/planyourvisit/ Showcases Montgomery County’s Visit www.afsp.org for more. hardbacks are $1 and paperbacks are Art Walk in the Park. First Fridays great-falls-canal-boat-rides.htm. park system. Sponsored by $.50. Visit Montgomery County Road Runners www.montgomerycountymd.gov/ through Sept. 6-8 p.m. at Glen Echo SUNDAY/SEPT. 25 Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Club. Registration is $67 until Aug. library/branches/potomac.html. Echo. Enjoy pottery, calligraphy, SATURDAY/SEPT. 10 and $73 Sept. 1-9. Visit Cabin John Kids Run. 9-10 a.m. at www.mcrrc.org. Cabin John Regional Park. Sunday, glass work, and much more. Visit Potomac Library Book Sale. 10 SATURDAY/OCT. 17 www.glenechopark.org for more. a.m.-1 p.m. at 10101 Glenolden Carnival of Chocolates. 11 a.m.-3 Sept. 15. A mile run, half-mile run Drive. Sponsored by the Friends of p.m. at Rockville Town Square. This and quarter mile young run is Antique and Classic Car Show. 11 the Library, Potomac Chapter. Runs year’s event will include chocolate offered. Registration is race-day only. a.m.-3:30 p.m. at Rockville Civic SATURDAY-MONDAY/SEPT. 3-5 most months. Most hardbacks are $1 tastings from local chocolatiers, a Free for runners 18 and under. See Center Park, 603 Edmonston Drive, Annual Yellow Barn Studio and and paperbacks are $.50. Visit children’s fun run (100 yard dash), www.mcrrc.org. Rockville. Find more than 500 Gallery Drawing Exhibition. 12- www.montgomerycountymd.gov/ live music, games, and two children’s Then & Wow 2016. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at antique and classic cars. Free. Visit 5 p.m. at 7300 MacArthur Blvd. In library/branches/potomac.html. story times. Proceeds benefit The 7300 MacArthur Blvd. Glen Echo www.rockvillemd.gov for more. cooperation with the Friends of the Tomato Festival. 12-5 p.m. at North Dwelling Place, a non-profit Park’s annual celebration of the dedicated to homeless families. Free park’s past and present. Magicians, Yellow Barn, an exhibition open to Bethesda Market, 20 Paseo Drive, SATURDAY/OCT. 22 all members of the Yellow Barn. A North Bethesda. Cooking to attend. Visit www.tdp-inc.org for carousel rides, arcade games, face closing reception will be held on competitions, tomato-themed more. painting, mini golf, exhibits, tours Potomac Day. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at 9812 Monday, Sept. 7, 5-6:30 p.m. Visit promotions, displays, live music, All-You-Can-Eat Crab Feast and more. Free. See Falls Road, Potomac. Arts and Fundraiser. 1-5 p.m. at 5020 www.glenechopark.org. entertainment for all ages, ranging Battery Lane. The Bethesda-Chevy F.E.A.S.T. at VisArts 2016. 11:30 from rides for children to an antique Chase Rescue Squad Alumni a.m.-3 p.m. at VisArts at Rockville, show and business fair. The highlight Association will hold a crab feast 155 Gibbs St., Rockville. Continuing is the Potomac Day Parade at 10:30 fundraiser – all-you-can-eat steamed in the spirit of sustainable creative a.m., featuring hundreds of entrants, crabs, fried chicken, potato salad, practices that define, reflect on, and including bands, horses, antique cars, baked beans, applesauce, and rolls, stimulate action in the community, school groups, scouting along with beer and soda. Tickets F.E.A.S.T. at VisArts 2016 (Funding organizations, and candidates for cost $45 per person in advance (or Emerging Artists with Sustainable elected office. Free. Call the Potomac $50 after Sept.5). Call 301-442- Tactics) features proposals on the Chamber of Commerce at 301-299- 4136. theme “Future Framers: Envisioning 2170 or visit Rockville in 2040.” Tickets are $30, www.potomacchamber.org. $15 for students. Visit SATURDAY/SEPT. 17 www.visartsatrockville.org for more. Days End Farm Horse Rescue Fall November 2016 Festival. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at 1372 Woodbine Road, Woodbine. Find October 2016 SUNDAY/NOV. 6 DEFHR alumni horses returning to Rockville 10K/5K. 8:15-10 a.m. at compete in the Rescue Makeover SATURDAY/OCT. 1 King Farm Village Center, King Farm competition, food, music, vendors, Taste of Bethesda. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Boulevard. and Pleasant Drive, and more. Admission is $2 for adults along Norfolk, St. Elmo, Cordell, Del Rockville. Annual race. Race and $1 for children. Visit Ray, and Auburn avenues. Local registration is $34 until Oct. 29 and www.defhr.org for more. restaurants and entertainment come $40 until of the event. Visit Park After Dark. 6 p.m. at C&O Canal together for the 26th Annual Taste of www.rockville10k5k.com for more. National Historical Park – Great Falls Bethesda. Admission to the festival is Tavern, 11710 MacArthur Blvd., free, taste tickets are sold in bundles Potomac. Attendees enjoy live music, of 4 for $5. Visit www.bethesda.org THURSDAYS THROUGH NOVEMBER food, libations, live and silent auction for more. Potomac Village Farmers Market. items, a campfire and more. This Taste in Potomac. 6:30-11:30 p.m. at 2-6:30 p.m. at Potomac United A peek through the window of the Glen Echo working year is the National Park Service’s Bolger Center, 9600 Newbridge Methodist Church, 9908 S. Glen 100th year. Take a look back at the Denzel carousel about to open to the public. Drive, Potomac. The Taste in Road. Visit past 100 years, and a look forward Potomac is a community event that www.potomacvillagefarmersmarket.net Then & Wow, Glen Echo Park’s annual celebration of the towards the Park’s future. Tickets are raises funds to help children in foster Potomac Community Center Open park’s past and present, is held in September offering $175. Visit www.parkafterdark.org. care find adoptive families. Tickets Flea Market. Potomac Community magicians, carousel rides, arcade games, face painting, are $175. Visit mini golf and more. SUNDAY/SEPT. 18 www.adoptionstogether.org. See Entertainment, Page 14 12 ❖ Potomac Almanac ❖ Newcomers & Community Guide 2016-17 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Newcomers & Community Guide YOGA CLASSES IN POTOMAC Kula Yoga On the Ballot in Montgomery County St. James Episcopal Church 11815 Seven Locks Road oters in Potomac will choose candidates Monday – Friday: 9:30 A.M. for President and Vice President, for U.S. Upcoming Election Dates VSenate, for U.S. House of Representatives, Register by Oct. 18 to vote on Election Day, Nov. Wednesday: 7:30 P.M. several judicial elections and Board of 8. For more information, Education. Montgomery Board of Elections The ballot in Maryland will not be certified until 18753-210 N. Frederick Ave. please contact: Sept. 14. Two County Charter Amendments, and Gaithersburg MD 20879-3121 Nancy Steinberg possibly a third, plus a State Constitutional Amend- Mailing Addresses: 240-994-5092 ment are expected, but detailed language has not P.O. Box 4333 - Rockville MD 20849-4333 [email protected] yet been published. For Absentee Ballot Applications Only: www.kulayogaclass.com Potomac is split between Congressional districts 6 P.O. Box 10159 - Rockville MD 20849-0159 and 8. For Absentee Ballots Only: P.O. Box 10369 - Rockville MD 20849-0369 U.S. Congress, District 8 Margaret A. Jurgensen, Election Director Race to replace U.S. Rep. Chris Van Hollen, who 240-777-8500 S won the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate to 240-777-8505 (Fax) prinkles replace retiring Sen. Barbara Mikulski. www.777vote.org/ http://www.elections.maryland.gov/elections/ Email Address: 2016/general_candidates/ [email protected] Catering to Potomac for 27 years FREE gen_cand_lists_2016_4_00808.html Absentee Voting: Super Premium Ice Cream Jamie Raskin (D) [email protected] Kiddie Size Website www.jamieraskin.com 40 Flavors Potomac Place Shopping Center Facebook facebook.com/raskin.jamie Early Voting for the General Election will occur • Fronana 10148 River Road Twitter @jamie_raskin from Oct. 27 to Nov. 3, 2016 (8 a.m. - 8 p.m.), • Fat-Free Frozen Yogurt Potomac Village, Md. 20854 Dan Cox (R) including at the Potomac Community Center, Not affiliated with or owned • Sugar-Free 8-Calorie or operated by Sprinkles Website www.coxforcongress.org 11315 Falls Road, Potomac. Frozen Yogurt Cupcakes, LLC. Facebook facebook.com/coxforcongress Visit for more information and other early voting • Espresso 301-299-8415 Twitter @dancox4congress sites: Sprinklespotomac.com http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/Elec- • Donuts, Bagels & Pastries Limit one coupon per customer U.S. Congress, District 6 tions/EarlyVoting/2015EarlyVotingfor2016/ • Homemade Fudge Exp. 9/30/16 http://www.elections.maryland.gov/elections/ EarlyVotingSitesfor2016.html • Catering (Children 12 & under only) 2016/general_candidates/ gen_cand_lists_2016_4_00806.html Voter lookup John Delaney (D) (incumbent) https://voterservices.elections.maryland.gov/ Website www.delaneyforcongress.com VoterSearch Facebook facebook.com/johndelaneyforcongress Voter Registration Twitter @jdelaneyformd https://voterservices.elections.maryland.gov/ Amie Hoebner (R) OnlineVoterRegistration/InstructionsStep1 Website amieforcongress.com Facebook facebook.com/amieforcongress Kathy Szeliga (R) Twitter @amieforcongress Website kathyformaryland.com Facebook facebook.com/kathy.szeliga U.S. SENATE Twitter @kathyformd Have questions about your hearing? http://www.elections.maryland.gov/elections/ 2016/general_candidates/ Montgomery County Board of Education We are here to help! gen_cand_lists_2016_4_007-.html The Board of Education consists of seven county Chris Van Hollen (D) residents elected by voters for a four-year term and Come see us for: Website www.vanhollen.org a student elected by secondary school students for a Facebook facebook.com/vanhollenformd one-year term. Board members are elected • Free baseline hearing screening Twitter @vanhollenformd countywide but run at large, or from the Board dis- Other instagram.com/vanhollenmd trict in which they reside.One At Large race plus races • Free consultation for District 2 and 4 will appear on all county ballots in November. • Risk-free 30-day hearing aid trial At Large: Jeanette Dixon www.Jeanettedixon.org POTOMAC Phil Kauffmann (Incumbent) ALMANAC www.philkauffman.com 9800 Falls Road, District 2 Brandon Orman Rippeon Suite 5 Newcomers Rebecca Smodrowski (Incumbent) Potomac, MD 20854 & Community Guide www.rebecccaonboard.org District 4 Shebra Evans is produced by www.shebraevans.com Kathy Grace, Au.D. 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From Page 12 www.yellowbarnstudio.com. Call Scholarship Fund and $75,000 to the Center, 11315 Falls Road, has been 301-634-2222. Joslin Diabetes Center. Call 301-320- regularly scheduled on a biannual 3200 or visit www.landon.net. basis in November and May. Call the SATURDAY/DEC. 3 community center, 240-777-6960. Bethesda’s Winter Wonderland. SATURDAY-MONDAY/MAY 27-29 This seasonal event takes place in Hometown Holidays is a Memorial NOV. 3-13 multiple locations, including concerts Day festival and parade in the City of Lessans Family Annual Book at Imagination Stage and in Rockville with concerts, children’s Festival. Jewish Community Center Bethesda’s Woodmont Triangle. The crafts and games. Call 240-314-5022 of Greater Washington, 6125 event features caroling, ice sculpting, or visit www.rockvillemd.gov. Montrose Road, Rockville. Now in its storytelling, holiday performances and hands-on craft activities for 46th year, this 10-day festival boasts MAY-JULY more than 20 author events, book children. Call 301-215-6660 or visit signings and children’s programs. www.bethesda.org. Bethesda Summer Concert Series. Call 301-881-0100. See Free. Last year’s Thursday concerts www.jccgw.org. took place at Veterans Park, at the SATURDAY/DEC. 10 corner of Norfolk and Woodmont Potomac Library Book Sale. 10 avenues. See www.bethesda.org. SATURDAY/NOV. 12 a.m.-1 p.m. at 10101 Glenolden Potomac Library Book Sale. 10 Drive. Sponsored by the Friends of West Montgomery County Citizens a.m.-1 p.m. at 10101 Glenolden the Library, Potomac Chapter. Runs Association, general meeting, Drive. Sponsored by the Friends of most months. Most hardbacks are $1 second Wednesday, Potomac the Library, Potomac Chapter. Runs and paperbacks are $.50. Visit Community Center, 7:15-9 p.m. most months. Most hardbacks are $1 www.montgomerycountymd.gov/ Public is welcome. See and paperbacks are $.50. Visit library/branches/potomac.html. www.wmcca.org. www.montgomerycountymd.gov/ library/branches/potomac.html. SUNDAY/DEC. 11 June 2017 Jingle Bell Jog. 9-10:30 a.m. at the Attend Imagination Bethesda, 22nd SATURDAY/NOV. 19 Rockville Senior Center, 1150 annual children’s street festival Dinner of Champions. 7 p.m. at JCC Carnation Drive. Registration is free celebrating the arts. The festival of Greater Washington, 6125 for Montgomery County Road features costume characters, face Montrose Road, Rockville. The Runners Club, $10 for non-members painters, international dance troupes, annual event honors those who have and $5 for non-members under 18. File photo by Ken Moore theater performances, a moon achieved success in the world of See www.mcrrc.org. bounce and a variety of hands-on arts sports, and those who have made The mule-drawn canal boat at Great Falls normally activities. Call 301-215-6660 or see extraordinary contributions to the January 2017 launches with scheduled rides through the lock beginning www.bethesda.org. community. The dinner benefits the in May. Call the C&O Canal National Historical Park at Jewish Community inclusion The Maryland General Assembly programs for individuals with special meets in Annapolis each year for 90 Great Falls visitor center, 301-767-3714. JUNE 26-JULY 2 needs. Individual tickets are $275. days to act on more than 2,500 bills Quicken Loans National. This event Visit www.jccgw.org for more. including the state’s annual budget. Gainsborough Road, Potomac. Attend Church, 9908 S. Glen Road at corner features 120 PGA Tour professionals Potomac falls into two districts, an annual musical revue featuring of Falls Road and Democracy at Congressional Country Club in District 15 and District 16, each one Bethesda who will compete for THURSDAY/NOV. 24 student cast members, musicians and Boulevard. Visit with one senator and three delegates. stage crew. Call 301-469-1200 or www.potomacvillagefarmersmarket.net. millions. The event raises funds and Turkey Chase. 8:30 a.m. at 9401 Old Visit www.mlis.state.md.us. visit www.mcps.k12.md.us/schools/ awareness for the Tiger Woods Georgetown Road at Spruce Street. churchillhs for dates and more Spring Festival. Greek Orthodox Foundation while paying tribute to The Turkey Chase 10K Run benefits West Montgomery County Citizens information. Church of St. George, 7701 Bradley U.S. armed forces. See the YMCA Bethesda-Chevy Chase, Association. Second Wednesday, Blvd., Bethesda. The annual festival www.tigerwoodsfoundation.org. YMCA’s Youth and Family Services 7:15-9 p.m. at Potomac Community The Annual C&O Canal Pride Days. includes traditional Greek cuisine, and the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Center, 11315 Falls Road. Attend the This is a joint effort between the park outdoor/indoor dining, Greek Glen Echo Park’s Summer Concert Rotary Club Foundation. Includes a general meeting. See and C&O Canal Trust that brings dancing, church tours and Greek Series begins in June on Thursday two-mile walk/run; wheelchairs www.wmcca.org. hundreds of volunteers into the park pastries. Call 301-469-7990 or visit evenings. Free. See welcome. Registration is $10 for the to conduct maintenance projects. www.stgeorge.org. www.glenechopark.org. 301-634- Kid’s Run, $20 for the 2 mile race, Work at C&O Canal National 2222. and $35 for the 10K. See February 2017 Historical Park at Great Falls The Potomac Hunt Races. 10 a.m.- 7 www.turkeychase.com. (Maryland) and other sites along the p.m. at 14401B Partnership Road, THURSDAY-SATURDAY/FEB. 16-18 Potomac River and C&O Canal Poolesville. This annual May July 2017 NOV. 25-DEC. 31 Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival. 1750 towpath. Call the Canal Trust at 301- tradition celebrates the sport of Autism Speaks Annual 5K run and Rockville Pike, Rockville. The festival 714-2233, www.canaltrust.org, or steeplechase racing and benefiting one-mile walk benefits research on Winter Lights Festival. Sunday- provides live musical performances, see the park website at local charities. Race day festivities autism. Last year’s event raised more Thursday, 6-9 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, workshops and seminars. See www.nps.gov/choh include steeplechase racing, than $230,000. See 6-10 p.m. at Seneca Creek Park, www.midatlanticjazzfestival.org. thoroughbreds and festival tailgate www.autismspeaks.org or email 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg. Potomac Watershed Cleanup. This parties, a car show, pony rides and [email protected]. Winter Lights is a 3.5-mile drive West Montgomery County Citizens volunteer event is sponsored more. General admission is $40 per through a holiday light show at Association. Second Wednesday, annually by Alice Ferguson vehicle and Patron tickets are $225. Montgomery County Fairgrounds Seneca Creek Park with more than 7:15-9 p.m. at Potomac Community Foundation. Last year, more than See www.potomachuntraces.com. 4th of July Fireworks activities 360 illuminated displays. Additional Center, 11315 Falls Road. Attend the 23,898 volunteers picked up include live music, games and food. events include Wine Under the general meeting. See 1,203,543 pounds of trash including Strawberry Festival. Potomac United Call 301-258-6350. See Lights, Run Under the Lights, Leashes www.wmcca.org. 1,328 tires, 13,214 cigarette butts, Methodist Church, 9908 S. Glen www.gaithersburgmd.gov ’n’ Lights, and, S’More Lights & 17,594 plastic bags, and 251,100 Road, Potomac. This festival Trolley Rides. Visit beverage containers. Volunteers dedicated to all things strawberry is Montgomery College Rockville www.gaithersburgmd.gov/leisure/ helped at many sites along the traditionally held the weekend before Campus 4th of July Fireworks, special-events/winter-lights-festival. April 2017 Potomac River in Potomac. See Memorial Day. Call the church at Rockville. Activities include live APRIL-AUG. www.fergusonfoundation.org. 301-299-9383 or visit www.potomac- music and food. Call 240-314-5022. umc.org. See www.rockvillemd.gov. December 2016 Mule-Drawn Canal Boat Rides, West Montgomery County Citizens Great Falls Tavern. Call the C&O Christmas Tree Sale. Cabin John Association. Second Wednesday, The Potomac Whitewater Festival Canal National Historical Park at FRIDAY-SUNDAY/MAY 5-7 Park Volunteer Fire Department, 7:15-9 p.m. at Potomac Community in late June or early July is an annual Great Falls visitor center, 301-767- Station 10, 8001 River Road. Call Center, 11315 Falls Road. Attend the The Landon Azalea Garden fundraising event that celebrates 3714 or visit www.nps.gov. 301-365-2255 or visit general meeting. See Festival. Perkins Garden and the kayaking in the Potomac River. www.cjpvfd.org. www.wmcca.org. Landon campus, 6101 Wilson Lane, Offers races for kayakers and clinics The Bethesda Literary Festival is Bethesda. The annual festival dates and activities for the public. See held annually in April. Features Santa on Fire Engines Toy back to the mid-1950s when www.potomacfest.com or poets, authors, journalists, novelists, Collection. A procession of fire May 2017 Landon’s founders, Paul and Mary anadventures.com. engines run by the Cabin John Park poetry slams, essay contests and Lee Banfield opened the newly youth book parties. Literary events Potomac Horse Center Annual Volunteer Fire Department, carry acquired azalea garden to the public. Bethesda Outdoor Movies. Annual take place in downtown Bethesda’s Spring Open House. See Santa on a tour of Potomac Call 301-320-3200 or visit outdoor movie series at corner of bookstores, galleries and retail www.PotomacHorse.com. neighborhoods over the course of www.landon.net. Norfolk and Auburn avenues. Contact businesses, as well as the library and several evenings in December, 301-215-6660 or visit elementary school. Visit Run Aware 5K. Race through woods, collecting unwrapped new toys for www.bethesda.org. www.bethesda.org. trails, and, if lucky, mud. Along with SUNDAY/MAY 7 needy children. Call 301-365-2255 or the 5K (Cross Country Series) race, Mark’s Run. 8-10 a.m. at Triplett visit www.cjpvfd.org. there will be a 1K (Junior Pike’s Peek 10K. 7:50 a.m. at the Field, Bordley Stadium. a 5-K race Participation Series) race. See August 2017 Shady Grove Metro Station. See and one-mile run also takes place www.mcrrc.org. DEC. 1-23 www.pikespeek10k.org. during the Landon Azalea Garden Riley’s Rumble Half-Marathon. See www.mcrrc.org. Friends of the Yellow Barn. The Potomac Village Farmers Market. festival. Mark’s Run is held each year in memory of alumnus Mark Ferris Yellow Barn Studio gives annual LATE APRIL, EARLY MAY Through October (and sometimes ’94, who lost his battle with juvenile Montgomery County Agricultural members show. Visit into November), Thursdays, 2-6:30 “Blast from the Past.” Winston diabetes. The run raises more than Fair is a favorite destination each www.glenechopark.org or p.m. Potomac United Methodist Churchill High School, 11300 $50,000 for the Mark Ferris August. See www.mcagfair.com. 14 ❖ Potomac Almanac ❖ Newcomers & Community Guide 2016-17 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Potomac REAL ESTATE Photos by Deb Stevens/The Almanac January~June, 2016 Top Sales

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