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Native Americans used to live on Conoy Island. The Point of Rock Route 15 bridge is in the background. People can not get to the Island unless The view at Seneca from the C&O Canal. they use a boat. Following in Ancient Footsteps A portion of the Sugarloaf Regional Trail will be dedicated Attend the Ceremony in honor of the region’s Native American history. The dedication of a 25-mile portion of By Amber Healy Sugarloaf Regional Trail’s Native American eas in the meantime. Heritage Trail is scheduled for Saturday, The Almanac “We are a small non-profit organization July 25, from noon until 4 p.m. at the with a large commitment to record and pre- Monocacy Aqueduct. Members of the project more than 30 years serve Montgomery’s upcounty area, espe- Piscataway Dance and Drum Corp will be on hand performing, explaining their traditions in the making will see its cially Sugarloaf Mountain and the Potomac and costumes while explaining the uses of completion on July 25, as a River,” she said. As a result, the organiza- native plants. For more information, go to A www.sugarloafretionaltrails.org. 25-mile portion of the tion has spent the past three years explor- Sugarloaf Regional Trail is dedicated ing, researching and gathering information to the area’s on a specific portion of the trail that is of “Heritage Montgomery supports this ef- Native Ameri- special significance to the area’s original fort because of the importance of celebrat- This trail sheds can tribes. residents. ing the historic First Peoples of the area,” Rain forced In the first year, her group identified the she said. “In a time when understanding and light on such the postpone- boundaries of the trail, which will reach Contributed photo protecting our natural resources is becom- things as how ment of the from Point of Rocks, home of the Piscataway ing increasingly important, it is very help- ceremony, tribe from the mid-1600s until 1722, down ful to look back to earlier cultures and un- Native which will to Seneca, which the tribe called derstand how they used and stewarded the feature danc- “Cohongarooto,” or “The land above the land we now call home.” Americans here ers from the falls.” Much of the information used in de- Until the trail is dedicated, “there is no Piscataway termining which portion of the trail to in- significant interpretation of Native peoples lived, what tribe, but the clude in the dedicated area came from the Wearing traditional attire and available to the public,” which makes this delay was of Maryland Room in the C. Burr Arts Library performing traditional dances and trail the first in Montgomery and Frederick types of villages little conse- in Frederick, along with collaboration with songs, the Piscataway tribe will counties to tell the stories of the tribes who and buildings quence to Virginia Busby, an archeologist, who intro- help dedicate a 25-mile stretch of lived here. “There are many Native Ameri- Margaret duced Coleman to the Piscataway Tribe. hiking trail that stretches from cans living here today and many are eager did they have, “Peg” “This year, we go heavily into research, Point of Rocks to Seneca in honor to share their culture and history. This trail Coleman, finding wondrous information, visiting a of the region’s Native American sheds light on such things as how Native how did they president of local archeological dig, handling local arti- cultural heritage on July 25. Americans here lived, what types of villages Sugarloaf Re- facts and meeting with the tribe,” Coleman and buildings did they have, how did they use the forests, gional Trail. said. The tribe was invited to “dedicate the ment of Natural Resources to carry them to use the forests, rivers and fields to support In the trail with joyful sounds and dances.” Next their island on the day of the dedication these communities.” rivers and 1970s, she year, her group will publish trail guides where they will have a private ceremony. While the trail is located along the C&O and Chet pointing out plants and wildlife of impor- The DNR generously agreed and has already Canal towpath, Coleman stressed that the fields to Anderson, tance to the tribe in the region. taken members of the Sugarloaf Regional towpath will not be changed in any way. head of the Most importantly to Coleman and the Trails across to Conoy on an exploratory “The irony is that the Indians were long support these trails organi- tribe, the trail will provide a symbolic re- trip.” gone before the canal was built and its communities.” zation, began turn to land of great importance to their She noted that the Piscataway tribe had builders went right through one village, writing trail culture. no written language during the era in which destroying half,” Coleman said. “The tow- — Sarah Rogers, guides, pub- “The Piscataway Native Americans we they lived at the intersection of the path is a National Park and will be enhanced Executive Director, lishing a se- met with are enthusiastic about the dedi- Monocacy and Potomac Rivers, where the by this information, but in no way at all Heritage Montgomery ries of books cation. They are coming home, and re- trail will be dedicated, and instead used sto- will it be disturbed. We hope visitors will since 1974, quested passage for their elders to Conoy ries to pass along their history and heritage. have our trail guide in one hand and that providing a wealth of information on Island,” Coleman said. “There is no road Sarah Rogers, executive director of Heri- the new information will bring them joy, the historical properties in Montgom- access to Conoy Island. With Dr. Busby’s tage Montgomery, said she’s thrilled to see increase their knowledge and open their ery County and the surrounding ar- assistance, we arranged with the Depart- the dedication take place. minds to the ancient cultures.” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Potomac Almanac ❖ July 15-21, 2015 ❖ 3 Opinion POTOMAC ALMANAC Opposing Application for a Country Inn www.PotomacAlmanac.com Newspaper of Potomac To the Editor: suitable for residences with approximately one- the additional traffic and congestion to an al- A Connection Newspaper Recently, the owner of Old Angler’s Inn (OAI) half-acre lots. Within a mile of the site there ready overused access point along the river. in Potomac, Mark Reges, filed a conditional use are hundreds of homes and the area is unques- Mr. Reges is asking diners of OAI to sign a An independent, locally owned weekly newspaper delivered application with Montgomery County to build tionably residential in character. The Potomac petition in support of the “country inn.” Patrons to homes and businesses. a “country inn” on property which is adjacent Subregion Master Plan discusses the desire to should not be misled into believing that the 1606 King Street to the restaurant. Our homeowner and civic maintain the residential nature of the area and surrounding residential neighborhoods support Alexandria, Virginia 22314 associations strongly oppose this application that special exceptions, now called conditional this proposal or that it is necessary. There are and we wish to set the record uses, should be limited in order to protect “resi- many existing venues for wedding receptions Free digital edition delivered to Letter your email box. Go to straight as to information being dis- dential communities from incompatible design and banquets in or near Potomac. Not only is connectionnewspapers.com/subscribe seminated about the proposal. of special exception uses.” there no economic need for the facility, there is The proposed “country inn” is a 9,000- Our associations have specific concerns re- no benefit to the surrounding residential neigh- PUBLISHER square-foot building with a commercial kitchen garding the increased noise, traffic and park- borhoods or the greater Potomac community. Mary Kimm and four guest suites that will be rented on a ing problems along MacArthur Boulevard, the We strongly oppose this proposal. [email protected] nightly basis, just like a motel. The purpose of impact on neighborhood safety, and the eco- @MaryKimm the facility is to host wedding receptions, ban- nomic and environmental damage that this Stephen Lehrman, River Falls EDITORIAL quets, corporate events and business meetings. proposal would cause. The Potomac Subregion Homeowners Association PHONE: 703-778-9415 E-MAIL: The proposed “country inn” and OAI are re- Master Plan also calls for increased scrutiny in Keith Williams, Civic Association of [email protected] lated businesses. This is neither a “country inn” reviewing applications on properties adjacent River Falls in the traditional sense nor is it “wholly com- to the C&O Canal National Historical Park. As Curtis Uhre, Brickyard Coalition Inc. EDITOR Steven Mauren, 703-778-9415 patible with … the surrounding community” a narrow river valley adjacent to water, sound Ginny Barnes, West Montgomery County [email protected] as stated by Mr. Reges. carries extraordinary distances. Adverse im- Citizens Association The property is located in a residential neigh- pacts to the C&O Canal NHP include the noise Gary Miller, Woodrock Homeowners SPORTS EDITOR Jon Roetman, borhood and is zoned R-200 meaning that it is generated by such a venue on park visitors and Association 703-752-4013 [email protected] @jonroetman

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Susan Belford, Carole Dell, Cissy Finley Grant, Carole Funger, The Yu Crew of Potomac Wins National Awards Colleen Healy, Kenny Lourie, Ken Moore he Yu Crew, LLC, a paign and(ASAE’s 2015 Gold Potomac-based public Circle Award for Media/Public Contributing T Photographers relations agency, walked Relations Campaign. For another Harvey Levine, Deborah Stevens away with some of the public re- client, Casualty Actuarial Society, lations industry’s and association’s theYucrew’s work earned an Art/Design: Laurence Foong, John Heinly top national awards last month. Its ASAE’s 2015 Gold Circle Merit Production Manager principal, Pattie Yu, has been a Award. Geovani Flores longtime resident of Potomac. Most recently, the agency’s digi- The virtual public relations firm tal strategist, Shannon Toher of ADVERTISING was honored in New York for its Washington, D.C., was named one For advertising information work on launching the inaugural of Washington Women in Public [email protected] 703-778-9431 World Thrombosis Day for the In- Relations’ 2015 Emerging Leaders, Photo by Rhoda Baer ternational Society of Thrombosis recognized for the impact she has ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES Display Advertising: and Haemostasis. That international made on the communications in- Kenny Lourie 703-778-9425 campaign on blood clots earned a dustry. [email protected] PRSA (Public Relations Society of The Yu Crew has a network of Andrea Smith 703-778-9411 America) Silver Anvil for Events and communications professionals Classified Advertising Observances Under Seven Days and around the country with creative [email protected] a PRSA Award of Excellence for designers and programmers, illus- Debbie Public Service. The Silver Anvil is trators, media strategists, senior Receiving the public relations industry’s Silver Anvil at a National Sales & real Estate considered the Oscar of best public counselors and digital experts. The ceremony in New York are (from left) International Soci- 703-778-9444 relations practices. virtual agency celebrates its fourth ety of Thrombosis and Haemostasis client Louise Bannon, [email protected] Later that month, the campaign year in business later this month. senior counselor Stephenie Fu, digital strategist Shannon David Griffin was recognized by the American Its principal, Yu, held senior Toher, and principal Pattie Yu of Potomac. Marketing Assistant 703-778-9431 Society of Association Executives leadership positions at some of the [email protected] as the 2015 Overall Gold Circle country’s largest public relations Fleishman-Hillard (FH), Interna- Maryland at College Park where Award winner. In addition, the agencies before co-founding tional in D.C. where she built the she holds a B.S. in journalism and Jerry Vernon Executive Vice President agency and client won the ASAE’s GYMR Public Relations which social marketing and health prac- M.A. in communications and a [email protected] 2015 Gold Circle Award for Inte- grew to be a top 10 independent tices from the ground up. certificate in journalism from New grated Communications Cam- PR agency. She was a partner at Yu is a graduate of University of York University. CIRCULATION: 703-778-9426 [email protected]

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4 ❖ Potomac Almanac ❖ July 15-21, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News News Briefs Scam Alert Montgomery County’s Office of Consumer Protection warns property owners not to be fooled by a deceptive letter which en- courages consumers to pay $99 to petition to have their property tax assessment reviewed. This direct mail solicitation gives the false appearance that it is from a state or local government agency, provides a return address that is, in reality, a mail-drop location, and fails to disclose that there is actually no cost for property owners in Montgomery County to personally petition for a tax assessment review. Information regarding this matter has been reported to the U.S. Postal Inspection Service. Consumers who

Photos by have provided credit card information or sent checks to this mer- chant may file a complaint with Montgomery County’s Office of Consumer Protection. The Maryland State Department of Assess- ment and Taxation provides information at www.dat.state.md.us/ Deborah Stevens sdatweb/appeal.html regarding how to file a petition to have a property tax assessment reviewed.For more information, call 240- 777-3636 or visit the Office of Consumer Protection’s website at www.montgomerycountymd.gov/consumer.

/The Almanac Deer Hunt Program Proposed Montgomery Parks, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission is proposing a pilot Archery Managed Deer Hunting Program at two parks from September through November 2015, and during January 2016. The pilot is being proposed to address the overpopulation of deer on parkland in urban communities where safety regulations prohibit the use of firearms. If approved, the proposed program will complement At Potomac River the department’s managed hunting and Park Police sharpshoot- ing initiatives. Festival 2015 Montgomery Parks is currently seeking public comment on the proposed initiative through July 30 as part of its evaluation pro- Kayakers participate in cess. Comments may be submitted at www.ParksDeer the Potomac River Management.org or by mail to: Festival’s Great Falls M-NCPPC, Deer Management Initiatives, race on Saturday, July 12535 Milestone Manor Lane 11. The downriver race is a quick descent of 60 Germantown, MD 20876 vertical feet through the All comments, excluding any personal identifying information, Potomac’s class V+ will be posted at www.ParksDeerManagement.org. (extreme) Great Falls. Montgomery Parks’ pilot Archery Managed Deer Hunting Pro- gram is proposed for Great Seneca Stream Valley, Unit 1(Germantown) and Watts Branch Stream Valley Park, Units 1 & 2 (Potomac). The parks will remain open to the public if the pro- gram is approved. Archery hunters will be selected based on experience, a back- ground check, safety and ethics training, and results of an accu- racy proficiency requirement. Participants will take an orienta- tion program which includes a review of strict, clear guidelines for the hunts. A maximum of six participants will be permitted to hunt at a given time in each park, beginning in September. Signage County Receives National Achievement Awards will be posted at all park entrances, trailheads and key access Montgomery County has received 30 National As- Burtonsville Commercial Revitalization Program; points, to inform park users of the hunts. sociation of Counties Achievement Awards this year ❖ Libraries – Libraries and Communities: Col- Participants will receive maps identifying safe and permissible for outstanding programs. laborative Partnerships for Success; Data@Your Fin- hunting areas; signs will be posted as well to delineate these ar- The following departments and programs received ger Tips: dataMontgomery & Montgomery County eas. Hunting will occur from a stationary, elevated position, with awards: Public Libraries, Md., Taxonomy; Marrying Technol- shots restricted in distance and directed into a safe backstop. ❖ Consumer Protection – Permit Pirates – Ex- ogy with Traditional Learning: The Go! Kits for Young posing Unlicensed Contractors; Children at Montgomery County Public Libraries, ❖ Correction and Rehabilitation – ServSafe Md.; Earned Sick Leave Law Training for Food Service Workers: a Correctional ❖ Management and Budget – Montgomery Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett on July 2 signed and Restaurant Foundation Partnership; County Grants Portal; into law Bill 60-14, which requires most employers doing busi- ❖ County Executive’s Office – Montgomery ❖ Permitting Services – One-Stop Shop Fire ness in the county to provide earned sick and safe leave to em- County Maryland Financial Transparency Suite; and Life Safety Permitting and Inspection; ployees for work performed in the county. SCALE: Safe Community Alert Network; ❖ Police – Managed Search Operations Program; Enactment of the bill makes Montgomery County one of the ❖ Economic Development – Creation of ❖ Recreation – Montgomery County Recreation’s few local jurisdictions in the nation to have some form of re- BioHealth Innovation, Inc.; Senior Center Transportation; Montgomery County quired sick and safe leave requirements for employees. ❖ General Services – Strathmore Concert Hall Recreation Food, Fun & Fitness; Montgomery County Leggett was joined at the ceremony held at the Silver Spring Humidification/HVAC Systems Performance Up- Recreation Emergency Management Communication Civic Building by Council President George Leventhal and grade; Maryland Smart Energy Communities Pro- Plan and Exercise; Councilmembers Nancy Navarro, Tom Hucker and Hans Riemer. gram; ❖ Technology Services – Tax Assessment Sys- Also attending were State Senators Susan C. Lee and Nancy King ❖ Health and Human Services – Implement- tem; GIS Web Portal; Moving to the Cloud Montgom- and Delegate Kirill Reznik. A special guest was U.S. Department ing an Electronic Health Record in a Health/Human ery County’s Transition to Office 365; of Labor Secretary Thomas Perez. Services Agency; Senior Hunger: Reaching Those ❖ Transportation – Improving Pedestrian Safety Earned sick and safe leave is paid leave that can be used for the Who are in Need; Creating a Culture of Equity Work- in Parking Lots; Traffic Signal System Modernization; injury or illness of the employee or the employee’s immediate shop; Integrated Practice Model – Intensive Team- Social Solutions of Public Works; Ride On Realtime; ing; YOLO (You Only Live Once) High School Pedestrian See News Briefs, Page 11 ❖ Housing and Community Affairs – Safety Ed Program; and IFB Generator Application. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Potomac Almanac ❖ July 15-21, 2015 ❖ 5 Entertainment

Email community entertainment events to [email protected]. THROUGH AUG. 14 Include date, time, location, description “The Parent Trap.” Various and contact for event: phone, email and/ times at Imagination Stage, or website. Photos and artwork welcome. 4908 Auburn Ave., Bethesda. Deadline is Thursday at noon, at least two Twins raised separately by weeks before event. divorced parents meet at summer camp and trade places. Tickets are $10. Visit ONGOING www.imaginationstage.org for Children’s Storytime. Wednesdays more. and Saturdays, 10 a.m. at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 4801 Bethesda JULY 3-31 Ave., Bethesda Listen to employees “Off the Wall” read children’s stories. Free. Visit Gallery hours at www.store- Washington ArtWorks, 12276 locator.barnesandnoble.com/event/ Wilkins Ave., Rockville. 4824850-21. Purchase art work for less than Adult Single Night. Saturdays, 9 p.m. $500 from an open call at at Benny’s Bar & Grill, 7747 sponsored by the Washington Tuckerman Lane, Potomac. Find a School of Photography. Free to Photo Contributed DJ, open dance floor, and other attend. Visit singles. No cover charge. Visit www.washingtonartworks.com. www.bennysbargrill.com. Creative Crafts Council 30th JULY 7-AUG. 1 Biennial Exhibit. Through July 26, “Benthos.” Tuesday-Saturday during gallery hours at The 12-6 p.m. at Waverly Street Strathmore Mansion, 10701 Gallery, 4600 East-West Rockville Pike, North Bethesda. The Highway, Bethesda. Artist Creative Crafts Council presents an Nikki O’Neill uses glass, raw exhibit of useful art. Free. Visit performer Maggie Rose hails from Potomac, Md. She will perform on mineral compounds, metals, www.creativecraftscouncil.org. salts, and oxides to explore her Thursday, July 16 at the 9:30 Club, 815 V St. NW, Washington D.C. Tickets are $25. Visit The Bethesda Big Train. Through visual interpretations of the www.930.com for more. August. Shirley Povich Field in Cabin origin of life. Free. Visit John Regional Park, 10600 Westlake www.waverlystreetgalery.com. Drive. The collegiate league baseball spend the evening listening to the mineral compounds, metals, salts, team The Big Train plays in the Cal bluesy alternative of this and oxides to explore her visual MONDAY/ JULY 20 Ripken Collegiate Baseball League, a JULY 8-AUG. 1 brother-sister duo. Doors open at 6 interpretations of the origin of life. Blinddog Smokin’ Concert. 7:30 wooden-bat collegiate league that “Abstraction II.” p.m. $8 admission. Visit Free. Visit p.m. at Bethesda & Supper has sent athletes to Major League Wednesday- www.villainandsaint.com/shows/. www.waverlystreetgalery.com. Club, 7719 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda. Baseball. Visit www.bigtrain.org for Saturday, 12-6 p.m. at Gallery B, Carolyn Malachi, War & Treaty, Rockville Rotary Twilight Runfest. Enjoy a live performance by Blinddog more. 7700 Wisconsin Ave., Suite E, Tonya Blount and Stacy B Shop Estiletta at Yogaso Boutique. Bethesda. Painter and printmaker 7-11 p.m. beginning and ending on Smokin’ with special guest star Bobby Concert. 8 p.m. at Bethesda Blues & N. Washington St. Run and raise Rush. Tickets range from $25-$30. First Friday of each month through Michael Gross works in Abstract Jazz Supper Club, 7719 Wisconsin funds for the City of Rockville Visit http://bethesdabluesjazz.com/. Aug. 7, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. at Yogaso Expressionism. Free. Visit Ave., Bethesda. Grammy-nominated Recreation Fund. Celebrate finishing Havenly Cardio Party. 7:30-9 p.m. at Boutique, 11803 Grand Park Ave. www.bethesda.org. R&B artist Carolyn Malachi headlines the race with a party and live SoulCycle Bethesda, 4931 Elm St., Hand-selected Spanish and Italian designer pieces for sale. Free event. the evening, which will also include entertainment. Free. Visit Bethesda. Complimentary SoulCycle JULY 9-30 performances by War & Treaty, www.rockvilletownsquare.com. class courtesy of Havenly, an online Contact Lacey Faeh at Backyard Theater for Children. Tonya Blount and the “D.C. Queen of “Into the Woods.” 7:30 p.m. at interior designer. Free. Contact [email protected]. Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 Blues,” Stacey Brooks. Tickets are Concord-St. Andrews Church. 5910 [email protected]. Bugs Bunny Programs. Aug. 1-16, a.m. at Outdoor Backyard Theater $30. Visit http:// Goldsboro Road, Bethesda. Saturday and Sunday, at 11:30 a.m. Stage at Strathmore, 10701 Rockville bethesdabluesjazz.com/. Sondheim’s musical is performed as at the AFI Silver Theatre, 8633 Pike, Rockville. Entertaining and part of the Bel Cantanti Summer MONDAY-TUESDAY/JULY 20-21 Colesville Road. Bugs Bunny educational concerts occur twice a Opera Festival. Student tickets start Show Cooking Event. programs presented by AFI. Tickets 5-10 p.m. at day. Tickets are $8. Visit FRIDAY/JULY 17 at $15, seniors are $22, and adults are $5. To view show schedule, visit The Urban Winery, 949 Bonifant St., www.strathmore.org. Great Wines You’ve Probably are $25. Visit www.belcantanti.com www.afi.com/silver/. Silver Spring. Chefs, restaurateurs, “Garfield, The Musical With Never Heard Of. 4-6 p.m. at for more. Italian food lovers, gourmets, foodies Chopteeth. 8 p.m. at the AMP by Cattitude.” Various times and days Washington ArtWorks, 12276 Wilkins and wellness practitioners may FRIDAYS-SUNDAYS/JULY 10-26 Strathmore, 11810 Grand Park Ave., through Aug. 23 at Adventure Ave., Rockville. Learn about participate in 10 hours of theory and “The Best Little Whorehouse in North Bethesda. Chopteeth perform Theatre, Glen Echo Park, 7300 “undiscovered” wines from various practice followed by a dinner with Texas.” funky West African beats mixed with MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. Garfield Fridays and Saturdays, 8 locations, price points, and pairings. local, traditional cuisine paired with popular American music. Doors open the Cat sings and dances in a child- p.m.; Sundays, 2 p.m. at Rockville Tickets are $75. Visit truffles dishes. Tickets are $199 per 90 minutes prior to show. Tickets friendly production. Tickets are Civic Center Park, 603 Edmonston www.washingtonartworks.com. person. Register at “The Art of Jazz” Concert: Secret $20-30. Visit $19.50 for children 1 and up. Visit Drive, Rockville. Rockville Musical www.eventbrite.com/event/ Society with Robert T. and www.ampbystrathmore.com. www.adventuretheatre-mtc.org. Stages the The Larry King and Carol 16657515076/. Anissa Hargrove Concert. Zed Drepplin. 9 p.m. at Villain & Friday Night Live. Fridays through Hall musical comedy. Tickets are 8 p.m. Saint, 7141 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda. Sept. 4, 6:30-9 p.m. at Rockville $20-22. Visit www.r-m-t.org. at Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Led Zepplin classics performed by a TUESDAY/JULY 21 Town Square. Find diverse music Club, 7719 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda. JULY 15-AUG. 16 tribute band. Doors open at 6 p.m. Cooking Class. 6:30-8:30 p.m. at each week. Local restaurants will be Some of the area’s top jazz musicians “Rust Sun Bible Corn.” $7-$8. Visit Jaleo, 7271 Woodmont Ave., selling food outdoors. Free. Visit Gallery perform. Tickets are $30. Visit http:/ www.villainandsaint.com/shows/. Bethesda. Learn how to make paella. www.rockvilletownsquare.com for a hours at Gibbs Street Gallery at /bethesdabluesjazz.com/. Summer Firefly Hike. Joe Clair and Friends Presents: Taste select tapas and drink wine or full schedule. VisArts Rockville, 155 Gibbs St., 8-9 p.m. at the Hotter Than July Comedy Nando’s Spicy Saturday Nights. Rockville. Photographer Kim Llerena Locust Grove Nature Center, 7777 sangria. $75 per person. Call 301- Event. Shows begin at 7 p.m. and 10 913-0003. 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Saturdays through has documented rural towns for this Democracy Blvd. Hike and learn p.m. at Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Sept. 26 at Fountain Square Plaza. exhibit. Free. Visit about the biology and environment Club, 7719 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda. Local bands perform. Free. Visit www.visartsrockville.org for more. of fireflies. Tickets are $3 per person. Comedians Larry Lancaster, Vanessa JULY 21-25 www.downtownsilverspring.com. Visit www.LocustGroveNature.org. Dukes of Dartford. Fraction and Freddie Ricks perform. Bethesda Outdoor Movies. Yoga on the Plaza. 7 p.m. on 9 p.m. at Villain & 9 p.m. at WEDNESDAY/JULY 15 Tickets are $20. Visit http:// Wednesdays through Sept. 30 at Saint, 7141 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda. the corner of Norfolk and Auburn The Chi-Lites feat. Marshall Ages 21 and over are welcome to bethesdabluesjazz.com. Fountain Square Plaza. Take a avenues. Each night one of the Thompson Concert. enjoy the music of this rock ‘n’ roll mixed-level vinyasa flow yoga class 7:30 p.m. at following movies will play: “Sixteen group. Doors open at 6 p.m. $8 from Grace Yoga instructors. Free. Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club, Candles,” “Chef,” “The Hunger admission. Visit SUNDAY/JULY 19 Visit 7719 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda. Find Games: Mockingjay, Part I,” “Mrs. www.villainandsaint.com/shows/. Lauren Acampora and Emily www.downtownsilverspring.com. a live performance by R&B artists, Doubtfire” and “Imitation Game.” Mitchell Reading. Butterfly Exhibit. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The Chi-Lites and Marshall 2 p.m. at The Free. Visit www.bethesda.org. Thompson. Tickets are $40. Visit Writer’s Center, 4508 Walsh St., daily from through Oct. 25 at SATURDAY/JULY 18 Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallen http://bethesdabluesjazz.com/. Bethesda. Lauren Acampora reads Layers and Frames. URBNmarket Bethesda. WEDNESDAY/JULY 22 Ave., Wheaton. Free. 8 p.m. at Villain 11 a.m.-5 from “The Wonder Garden” and Behind the BARn. 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Visitwww.montgomeryparks.org for & Saint, 7141 Wisconsin Ave, p.m. at the Bethesda Metro Plaza, Emily Mitchell reads from “Viral.” Founding Farmers, 12505 Park more. Bethesda. All ages are welcome to 7450 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda. Free. Visit www.writer.org for more. Celebration of Music and Culture Potomac Ave., Potomac. “Behind the Art Walk in the Park. First Fridays enjoy the music of this global-folk Shoppers can find local vendors of Colombia. BARn” is an exclusive symposium to through October. 6-8 p.m. Glen Echo duo. Doors open at 6 p.m. $12 selling one-of-a-kind items, including 7:30 p.m. at the AMP learn more about bar offerings at Park. Enjoy pottery, calligraphy, glass admission. Visit pet accessories, jewelry, toys, clothes, by Strathmore, 11810 Grand Park Founding Farmers. Beverage work, and much more. Visit www.villainandsaint.com/shows/ and more. Free. Visit Ave., North Bethesda. Colombian Director, Jon Arroyo, will be leading www.glenechopark.org for more. www.urbnmarket.com for more. native Varela leads a celebration of “Benthos” Opening Reception. a discussion. Tickets $45. Visit Paint Night. 5:30-8 p.m. on first and 6-9 his native land. Doors open 90 THURSDAY/JULY 16 www.tikitails.bpt.me. second Mondays of the month p.m. at Waverly Street Gallery, 4600 minutes prior to show. Tickets $10- Born Crooked. NRBQ Concert. 7:30 p.m. at Bethesda through December at Sweet Frog, 8 p.m. at Villain & East-West Highway, Bethesda. 25. Visit Saint, 7141 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda. Celebrate artist and bio-scientist www.ampbystrathmore.com. Blues & Jazz Supper Club, 7719 Ages 18 and over are welcome to Nikki O’Neill’s use of glass, raw Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda. Listen to

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jazz, blues and rock music performed by 7719 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda. Find www.writer.org. Potomac Village Deli Catering NRBQ. Tickets are $20. Visit http:// a live performance by the celebrated bethesdabluesjazz.com/. Cuban artist Gerardo Contino and his Karen Briggs. 8 p.m. at the AMP by band. Tickets are $25 ($35 day of the MONDAY/JULY 27 Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner Catering Strathmore, 11810 Grand Park Ave., show). Visit http:// The Vamps. 7 p.m. at The Fillmore, North Bethesda. Gospel meets fiddle bethesdabluesjazz.com/. 8656 Colesville Road, Silver Spring. with this live performance by Karen Better Off Dead. 9 p.m. at Villain & British pop band hop the pond and Briggs. Doors open 90 minutes prior Saint, 7141 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda. perform live. Doors open at 6 p.m. • • to show. Tickets $25-35. Visit Ages 21 and over are welcome to Tickets start at $33. Visit 301 299 5770 www.ampbystrathmore.com. enjoy the dark sound of this classic www.fillmoresilverspring.com. Open Mic Night hosted by Brian rock band. Doors open at 6 p.m. $10 Dan Montgomery. 8 p.m. at Villain & www.potomacvillagedeli.com Weber. 8-11 p.m. at Villain & Saint, admission. Visit Saint, 7141 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda. 7141 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda. Sign www.villainandsaint.com/shows/. Americana of singer/ up to perform at this rock ‘n’ roll songwriter Dan Montgomery. Doors music hall or sit back and enjoy open at 6 p.m. $5 admission. Visit listening to undiscovered talent. Free JULY 24-AUG. 16 www.villainandsaint.com/shows/. admission. Visit Adventure Theatre MTC Presents: www.villainandsaint.com/shows/. “Oliver.” Fridays at 7 p.m.; Rob Bell. 8:30 p.m. at The Fillmore, Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.; TUESDAY/JULY 28 8656 Colesville Road, Silver Spring. Sundays at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at “Women at War.” 6-7 p.m. at at the Christian artist Rob Bell makes a stop Round House Theatre, 4545 East- National Museum of Health and Home of Your on his “Everything is Spiritual” tour. West Hwy, Bethesda. Based on the Medicine, 2500 Linden Lane, Silver Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start classic Charles Dickens’ story, Spring. Learn about the challenges of at $25. Visit “Oliver” chronicles the life of a young addressing women’s health in www.fillmoresilverspring.com. orphan in 19th century London. battlezones. Free. Visit Tickets are $35 for students and $45 www.medicalmuseum.mil. Corporate & Residential for adults. Visit The Purple Xperience Concert. 8 THURSDAY/JULY 23 www.adventuretheatre-mtc.org p.m. at Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Summer Pot-Luck Dinner. 6-8:45 Club, 7719 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda. p.m. at the Potomac Community SATURDAY-SUNDAY/JULY 25-26 The Purple Xperience is a Center, 11315 Falls Road. Open to Sidewalk Tasting Menu. 11:30 a.m.- tribute band led by Doctor Fink. Catering Headquarters all, bring food to share. Appetizers if 4 p.m. at Jaleo, 7271 Woodmont Tickets are $30. Visit http:// first letter of last name is A-F; main Ave.,Bethesda. During this year’s bethesdabluesjazz.com/. dishes if F-K; salads/sides if L-R; and Bethesda Row Sidewalk Sale, taste desserts if S-Z. Free to attend. RSVP select dishes and drinks. $25. Visit by calling 301-424-9318. www.jaleo.com/bethesda. WEDNESDAY/JULY 29 D-Erania and Friends Concert. 7:30 AFI Theatre Presents “Cheatin’.” 7 Serving the p.m. at Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper p.m. at the AFI Silver Theatre, 8633 Club, 7719 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda. SATURDAY/JULY 25 Colesville Road. Animated film by Community Watch a live performance by Sculpting in Clay: The Brain. 10 Bill Plymptom about love, adultery, saxophonist D-Erania, with support a.m.-12 p.m. at National Museum of and revenge. General Admission $12, from her band. Tickets range from Health and Medicine,2500 Linden Senior $10, Child $7. Visit for over $10 - $20. Visit http:// Lane, Silver Spring. Sculpt a clay www.silver.afi.com. bethesdabluesjazz.com/. brain. Free. Call 301-319-3303 for VMA’s Faculty and Alumni Band 35 Years Hackensaw Boys. 8 p.m. at the AMP reservations. Concert. 7:30 p.m. at Bethesda by Strathmore, 11810 Grand Park Performance of “The Sword in the Blues & Jazz Supper Club, 7719 Ave., North Bethesda. A live Stone.” 1-2 p.m. at Davis Library, Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda. Enjoy a bluegrass performance by a 6400 Democracy Blvd., Bethesda. night of jazz with the Virginia Music Charlottesville-based band. Doors The Rainbow Company Interactive Adventure’s faculty/alumni band and open 90 minutes prior to show. Theater will be performing. The their special guest, The Doc Dikeman Tickets $25-35. Visit event is sponsored by The Friends of Band. Tickets are $15. Visit www.ampbystrathmore.com. the Library, Davis Chapter. Free. Visit www.bethesdabluesjazz.com/. Waka Flocka Flame. 8 p.m. at The www.montgomerycountymd.gov. Rise Against. 8 p.m. at The Fillmore, Fillmore, 8656 Colesville Road, Silver The Nighthawks Concert/Dance 8656 Colesville Road, Silver Spring. SPECIAL CONNECTIONS CALENDAR Spring. Rap artist Waka Flocka Flame Night. 8 p.m. at Bethesda Blues & Melodic hardcore band from Chicago Advertising Deadlines are the previous Thursday unless noted. performs live. Doors open at 7 p.m. Jazz Supper Club, 7719 Wisconsin perform live. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $30. Visit Ave., Bethesda. Live performance Tickets start at $38. Visit www.fillmoresilverspring.com. from The Nighthawks blues band. www.fillmoresilverspring.com. HuSBAND. 8 p.m. at Villain & Saint, Tickets are $20. Visit http:// Open Mic Night hosted by Brian JULY 7141 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda. Listen bethesdabluesjazz.com. Weber. 8-11 p.m. at Villain & Saint, 7/29/2015..Professional Profiles & Business in the Community to the Americana sound of indie- The Thangs. 9 p.m. at Villain & Saint, 7141 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda. Sign rocker Michael Paolino. Doors open 7141 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda. up to perform at this rock ‘n’ roll at 6 p.m. $5 admission. Visit Synthetic tracks by ‘80s-influenced music hall or sit back and enjoy AUGUST www.villainandsaint.com/shows/. band. Door open at 7 p.m. $10 listening to undiscovered talent. Free 8/5/2015...... Wellbeing admission. Visit admission. Visit www.villainandsaint.com/shows/. www.villainandsaint.com/shows/. 8/12/2015...... HomeLifeStyle FRIDAY/JULY 24 Jowell y Randy. 8 p.m. at The 8/19/2015...... A+ Camps & Schools – Back to School – Fillmore, 8656 Colesville Road, Silver SUNDAY/JULY 26 THURSDAY/JULY 30 Spring. Puerto Rican reggaeton duo Federal Poets Reading. 2-4 p.m. at Jason Masi Band. 8 p.m. at Villain & Private Schools perform. Doors open at 7 p.m. The Writer’s Center, 4508 Walsh St. Saint. 7141 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda. 8/26/2015...... Newcomers & Community Guide Pullout Tickets start at $48. Visit Jacqueline Jules, Judith McCombs, Ages 21 and over are welcome to the www.fillmoresilverspring.com. Don Illich, Michael H. Levin, among folk-rock sound of singer/songwriter Gerardo Contino y Los Habaneros other members of the Federal Poets Jason Masi. Doors open at 6 p.m. $12 SEPTEMBER Concert/Dance Night. 8 p.m. at read their work. Reception and admission. Visit 9/2/2015...... Wellbeing Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club, signing will follow. Free. Visit www.villainandsaint.com/shows/. Labor Day is Sept. 7 9/9/2015..HomeLifeStyle Pullout – Real Estate & New Homes 9/16/2015...... A+ Camps & Schools Open Houses 9/23/2015...... Fall Fun, Food, Arts & Entertainment 9/30/2015...... Professional Profiles & Your Business in the Community E-mail [email protected] for more information.

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1 10702 MAPLECREST LN ...... 5 .. 5 . 1 ...... POTOMAC ... $1,255,000 .... Detached .... 0.31 ...... 20854 ...... PINEY GLEN VILLAGE ...... 05/28/15

Lan n e 2 7941 SANDALFOOT DR ...... 5 .. 5 . 1 ...... POTOMAC ... $1,239,000 .... Detached .... 0.22 ...... 20854 ...... AVENEL ...... 05/01/15

3 10509 DEMOCRACY LN ...... 5 .. 4 . 1 ...... POTOMAC ... $1,224,000 .... Detached .... 0.23 ...... 20854 ...... INVERNESS FOREST ...... 05/29/15

4 7824 LAUREL LEAF DR ...... 4 .. 5 . 1 ...... POTOMAC ... $1,200,000 .... Detached .... 0.43 ...... 20854 .... FAWSETT FARMS MANOR ... 05/21/15

5 7313 RIVER FALLS DR ...... 5 .. 5 . 1 ...... POTOMAC ... $1,190,000 .... Detached .... 0.35 ...... 20854 ...... RIVER FALLS ...... 05/23/15 6 7 d 495 6 9917 CONESTOGA WAY ...... 4 .. 3 . 2 ...... POTOMAC ... $1,181,000 .... Detached .... 0.44 ...... 20854 ...... POTOMAC VILLAGE ...... 05/29/15

495 7 9912 SORREL AVE ...... 4 .. 2 . 2 ...... POTOMAC ... $1,100,000 .... Detached .... 0.37 ...... 20854 ...... POTOMAC VILLAGE ...... 05/27/15

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R o 11145 WILLOWBROOK DR .... 4 .. 4 . 1 ...... POTOMAC ... $1,085,000 .... Detached .... 0.39 ...... 20854 ...... FOX HILLS ...... 05/28/15 a 9 d 10 11105 STACKHOUSE CT ...... 4 .. 3 . 2 ...... POTOMAC ... $1,000,000 .... Detached .... 0.30 ...... 20854 ...... PINE KNOLLS ...... 05/28/15 Copyright 2015 RealEstate Business Intelligence. Source: MRIS as of June 15, 2015.

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Email announcements to almanac@ connectionnewspapers.com. Include date, time, loca- Unscheduling Summer Play tion, description and contact for event: phone, email and/or website. Photos and artwork welcome. Dead- line is Thursday at noon, at least two weeks before event. Experts praise the “When it’s time for a new activity, have them check out the list,” she said. MONDAY/JULY 20 benefits of free play It’s especially beneficial if the activity Seminar 5:30-7 p.m. at The Hilton, 1750 Rockville won’t require constant supervision. “Provide Pike, Rockville. “Minimally Invasive Fibroid Removal and Conditions That Affect Fertility,” a for children. safe spaces for them to play in,” said Joan presentation about fertility and medical L. Ehrlich, Ph.D., a coordinator in the In- techniques. Free. Visit innovativegyn.com. By Marilyn Campbell terpreter Services Office at Northern Vir- The Almanac ginia Community College. “If you know the THROUGH WEDNESDAY/JULY 22 space is safe, you can give them more lee- Beyond Words: Grief Expression through hat was once a time for way to play on their own, and can pull back Art Making. 6:30-8 p.m. at Montgomery Hospice, 1355 Piccard Dr., Rockville. Workshop catching fireflies, swim on the direct supervision.” occurs every Wednesday for three weeks. For ming and exploring has Photo by Marilyn Campbell anyone grieving the death of a loved one. No art W experience necessary. Free and open to any evolved into a period of Art supplies and games that allow PARENTS SHOULD ALSO SET bound- Montgomery County resident. Contact L. elite day camps, academic enrichment for creative play can be an impor- aries and standards regarding acceptable Tebelman at classes and top-dollar sports clinics. tant part of unstructured free time. and unacceptable activities, she continued. [email protected]. For many children, summer is packed “When my kids were small, we had desig- with so many activities that it can hardly For example, help children develop a list nated ‘no screen’ time. It was wonderful to TUESDAY/AUG. 4 be called a break, say local educators, re- of potential activities that might interest hang back and watch them engage in a Writing a Successful Business Plan. 9 a.m.- minding parents of the benefits of unregu- them. This could assist children who have board game or card game. You would be noon at Maryland Women’s Business Center, 51 Monroe St. Plaza East 20, Rockville. Attend an lated play. difficulty thinking of things to do on their amazed at what kids will choose to do when interactive workshop about the principles of a “Camps and activities are fine in modera- own or who might be prone to saying “I’m televisions, computers [and other electron- business plan. $35. Visit www.marylandwbc.org. tion because children need structure,” said bored” when faced with free time and no ics] are not an option. Nothing against those Andrew Clarke, Ph.D., an Arlington-based planned activities. devices, but, let’s face it, they can be addic- THURSDAY/AUG. 6 child psychologist. “But allowing children “I recommend giving kids suggestions of tive which makes it hard to compete with Stay Healthy on Vacation. 6:30-8 p.m. at the to have free time during the summer is im- various activities and having them choose, other healthy, educational options.” Sweet Life Wellness Clinic, 60 Market St., Suite 206, Gaithersburg. Seminar on travel tips portant for their self-confidence and over- said Stacie B. Isenberg, Psy.D., a child psy- “All you need to do to facilitate unstruc- focused on wellness and weight loss. Free. Visit all well-being. … Children can become en- chologist based in Bethesda, Md. “Some- tured downtime is to not over schedule www.sweetlifewellness.com. riched simply by being allowed to explore times it is helpful to make a list together them … and provide an open-ended learn- their own environments.” with them and post it on the refrigerator or ing environment,” added Gail Multop, an THURSDAY/SEPT. 10 other prominent place.” early childhood education professor at Great Decisions: Syria’s Refugee Crisis. NOT ALL CHILDREN are naturally self- Isenberg suggests including activities such Northern Virginia Community College. She 12:30-2 p.m. at Potomac Library, 10101 Glenolden Drive, Potomac. Great Decisions, a directed, but parents can provide minimal as playing board games, reading books, hula believes the tools for such play are simple: national program of the non-partisan Foreign structure through which children can gain hooping, kicking around a ball, blowing “Puzzles, books, an art table with supplies Policy Association is sponsored by Friends of the the benefits of unstructured free time. bubbles, doing mazes, puzzles or painting. and time outdoors in nature.” Library, Potomac Chapter. Most months there is a guest speaker. The program is free and open to the public; bring a brown bag lunch. A copy of School Notes the 2015 Briefing Book is available at the Information Desk. The book cannot be checked out; it takes about an hour to read the relevant Email announcements to almanac@ recognition for the spring 2015 semester at Mount Georgia Institute of Technology (Atlanta, Ga.). article. Books can be ordered at fpa.org. connectionnewspapers.com. Deadline is Thursday at St. Mary’s University (Emmitsburg, Md.). noon. Photos are welcome. Nicole Gottret has received dean’s list recog- THURSDAY/OCT. 1 Kyle I. Kressman has graduated from Wagner nition at Georgia Institute of Technology (Atlanta, Michael Polk Gainor and Maxim College (Staten Island, N.Y.) with a degree in psy- Ga.). Great Decisions: Human Trafficking in the Alexander Rutherford have graduated from chology. 21st Century. 12:30-2 p.m. at Potomac McDaniel College (Westminster, Md.) with a Bach- Joshua A. Dalva, Anna D. Fasolyak, Mel- Library, 10101 Glenolden Drive, Potomac. Great elor of Arts degrees in religious studies. William Zaret has been named to the spring issa J. Heller, Alexandra N. Hermes, Kembo Decisions, a national program of the non- 2015 dean’s list at Mansfield University (Mansfield, K. Matungulu, and Deanna M. Myer have partisan Foreign Policy Association is sponsored Justin Muste has graduated from Washington Penn.). graduated from Boston University (Boston, Mass.) by Friends of the Library, Potomac Chapter. Most months there is a guest speaker. The University (St. Louis, Mo.) with honors and a Bach- program is free and open to the public; bring a elor of Arts in biochemistry. Rachel Simon has graduated from Widener Caroline Chiaramonte, a member of the brown bag lunch. A copy of the 2015 Briefing University (Chester, Pa.). class of 2017, has qualified for the dean’s list at Book is available at the Information Desk. The Sarafina Arthur-Williams, Victoria Barry, Loyola University Maryland (Baltimore, Md.). book cannot be checked out; it takes about an and Cristina Gonzalez have received dean’s list Abigail Ross has received faculty honors at hour to read the relevant article. Books can be Business Notes ordered at fpa.org. New School Immunization Requirements SUNDAY/OCT. 4 Montgomery County health officials 2016 school year. Great Names Community Lecture Series. 3-5 Email announcements to almanac@ urge parents of students entering seventh A vaccination clinic will be held on Sat- p.m. at Bethesda Jewish Congregation, 6601 connectionnewspapers.com. Deadline is Thursday at and eighth grade to be sure their students urday, Aug. 29 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Bradley Blvd., Bethesda. Bethesda Jewish noon. Photos and artwork welcome. Congregation presents Jeff Malka, Jewish show proof of vaccination against Teta- Montgomery County Public Schools’ Carver genealogist. Open to all. Free, but RSVP to Sibley Memorial Hospital has selected Dennis nus-diphtheria-acellular pertussis (Tdap) Educational Center, located at 850 secure a seat. Call 301-469-8636 or visit Reed, director of imaging services’ and Natasha and Meningococcal meningitis (MCV4) Hungerford Drive in Rockville. www.bethesdajewish.org/registration/. Schultz, R.N., nurse manager of medical oncol- ogy, to receive the 2014 Healthcare Council of the prior to the start of the 2015-2016 school Appointments are required and can be made THURSDAY/NOV. 5 National Capital Area Employee of the Year Award. year. Students not in compliance with at http://www2.montgomerycountymd.gov/ Maryland vaccination requirements will VaccineClinic/. A parent or designated adult Great Decisions: Brazil’s Metamorphosis. Kettler Forlines Homes was one of eight 12:30-2 p.m. at Potomac Library, 10101 homebuilders nationwide to be honored with a be excluded from attending school until must be present with a parent-signed consent Glenolden Drive, Potomac. Great Decisions, a 2015 Indoor airPLUS Leader Award by the U.S. they provide documentation of the re- form at the time of vaccination. national program of the non-partisan Foreign EPA. quired Tdap and MCV immunizations. The For more information on immuniza- Policy Association is sponsored by Friends of the Library, Potomac Chapter. Most months there is requirements are in place throughout the tions, call the Montgomery County De- a guest speaker. The program is free and open to Naples Ristorante e Pizzeria e Bar Now the public; bring a brown bag lunch. A copy of Open in Bethesda. The restaurant brings the State of Maryland. partment of Health and Human Ser- Parents should contact their doctor to vices’ Immunization Program at 240- the 2015 Briefing Book is available at the flavors of Naples, Italy to Bethesda. The menu con- Information Desk. The book cannot be checked sists of food from the Naples region, as well as a make sure their child is properly immunized 777-1050 or School Health Services at out; it takes about an hour to read the relevant selection of more than 70 Italian wines. The wood- and submit a copy of the documentation to 240-777-1550. For specific information, article. Books can be ordered at fpa.org. fire pizza oven and native Italian servers add to the authenticity of the Italian theme. The restaurant is the child’s school health nurse no later than parents may contact their child’s school open daily and features free valet parking. Monday, Aug. 31, the first day of the 2015- health nurse. See Bulletin, Page 10 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Potomac Almanac ❖ July 15-21, 2015 ❖ 9 Bulletin Board

Classified “Scant” Know For From Page 9 Zone 5: Potomac SUNDAY/NOV. 15 Ad Deadline: Monday Noon • 301-778-9411 Sure Anymore Jewish Community Day. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at University of Maryland Hillel, 7612 Mowatt Lane, College Park. The Jewish Federation of North By KENNETH B. LOURIE Bethesda will host “Routes: A Day of Jewish Learning 2015.” Find more LANDSCAPING LANDSCAPING than 70 sessions of informative seminars and events. Visit An expert After six years, four months and two weeks www.shalomdc.org. is someone since being diagnosed with stage IV, non-small cell lung cancer (the “terminal” kind), I can say GARDENER who knows with certainty that I have no sense of what my SUNDAY/NOV. 22 some of the next CT scan, scheduled for July 15th, will indi- Great Names Community Lecture Series. 3-5 p.m. at Bethesda Jewish Energetic gardener, Speaks worst mistakes cate. Previously (multiple scans over multiple Congregation, 6601 Bradley Blvd., Bethesda. Bethesda Jewish French & English. Spring Cleanup, that can be years), I’ve felt something in my upper chest/ Congregation presents Cokie and Steve Roberts, syndicated columnists. weeding, planting, edging, lungs where the largest tumors are located and Open to all. Free, but RSVP to secure a seat. Call 301-469-8636 or visit made in his the subsequent scan showed nothing of conse- www.bethesdajewish.org/registration/. mulching, maintenance. subject and how quence. On other scan occasions, I’ve felt noth- Excellent Potomac references. to avoid them. ing of consequence in my chest and the scan PUBLIC INPUT WANTED showed tumor growth, enough to change my Planners to Present Concepts on Downtown Bethesda. On 301-980-8258 -Werner medication. On still other scan occasions, I Heisenberg Thursday, Dec, 11, county planners will present their concepts to the have felt something in my chest (where the Montgomery County planning board on the future of downtown Bethesda. tumors are located), and sure enough the CT Will be available online. The feedback loop will be up Dec. 8-19 and scan showed some growth. Finally, and con- accessible 24/7 via computer, mobile device or laptop. Visit 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements versely, on still other CT scans, I’ve felt nothing www.montgomeryplanning.org. of consequence and there was no tumor activity of concern. As a result of these four contradictory- ish indicators of possible growth/no growth, for GUIDE DOG FOSTERS NEEDED the weeks, then days, leading up to my every- Guiding Eyes for the Blind – Montgomery Region is looking for three-month CT scan, I never know what to volunteers to foster and train future guide dogs. Volunteers will foster a think I feel any more than I know what to feel I specially bred guide dog for 14 months, attend bi-monthly training think. Thirty or so scans into my cancer-con- classes, and teach the pup house manners, people skills and socialization trolled life, I’m still teetering emotionally within the community. Dog crates, training equipment and monthly before, during and after the computerized medications are provided. Contact Margie Coccodrilli at 301-869-2216 or [email protected] or visit www.guidingeyes-md.org. tomography. And though the actual scan itself takes less than a minute, the damage is done and can only be undone after we learn the SUPPORT GROUPS results. Suicide Grief Support Group. At JSSA, 6123 Montrose Road, Rockville. Which oddly enough presents another simi- This ongoing bereavement support group is for those who have lost a larly juxtaposed problem. In the early years, loved one to suicide. This group meets every first and third Monday. No during our post-scan “scanxiety,” waiting the charge. Pre-registration is required to attend. Call 301-816-2708. week or so until our next face-to-face appoint- Because I Love You is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements ment with my oncologist to learn the results was parents of troubled children of any age. The group helps parents deal with unbearable, so usually I would call a day or two drugs, runaways, truancy, verbal abuse, physical abuse, curfew violations later and get a message to him or my oncology and other misbehavior, as well as help parents deal with themselves, to nurse, attempting to speed up a response. manage and live their own lives without obsessing over their child’s Typically, I would hear back sooner rather than behavior. The group meets 7:30-9:30 every Thursday at Bethesda United later. Eventually, e-mail communication became Methodist Church Room 209, 8300 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda. Visit part of the process, and after my scan was com- www.becauseiloveyou.org, email [email protected] or call 301-530- 3597. pleted, I started e-mailing my oncologist directly, Adult Bereavement Groups. Dates and times vary depending on group advising him of my status and asking for results. members. Hospice Care, 518 S. Fredrick Ave., Gaithersburg. Peer driven Usually, the news was good. Occasionally support groups in those in need of support. Free. Contact Penny Gladhill the news was not. And though my oncologist at 301-990-8904, or [email protected]. would rather have delivered bad news in per- Suicide Grief Support Group. Meets every first and third Monday at son, he certainly could appreciate how difficult JSSA, 6123 Montrose Road, Rockville. A bereavement support group for it was for me/patients to wait, so he continued those who have lost a loved one to suicide. Call 302-816-2708 to register to e-mail. One time however, the post-scan and for more. e-mail he sent us was discouraging and said he What’s Next?. Dates and time are not yet announced. JSSA, 200 Wood Hill would discuss it further at our next appoint- Road, Rockville. A co-ed support group for young adults, 18+, with ment, scheduled as usual within the week. learning disabilities. It will address the emotional and social changes and 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements When he saw us in person, he was surprisingly challenges to occur as a natural sequence of growth, as well as increased upbeat and immediately told us/apologized for freedom and responsibilities. Call 301-610-8382 to register. having e-mailed us some incomplete informa- tion concerning my scan, and told us instead ONGOING that the “results were good,” not bad, some- ChildLink is a free County service provided by the Department of Health thing about the radiologist comparing the wrong and Human Services, Early Childhood Services, which provides scan (he had me at “results were good”), the information, resources and referrals to residents with young children. Visit exact kind of potential miscommunication wait- www.montgomerycountymd.gov/childlink. ing and discussing results in person eliminates. The 29th Annual Landscape Contest is open to community groups, As a result, we have, with experience gained businesses, public institutions and other organizations undertaking over the last few years, begun to be able to wait landscaping projects that enhance the appearance of commonly owned for the appointment to discuss the scan and not sections of commercial or residential properties in Montgomery County. stress too much in the interim, generally. Landscaping along roadsides, medians, or other public locations is also Since we stopped e-mailing and requesting eligible for the award. Nominations are due by June 22. Visit scan results, my oncologist oddly enough has, www.montgormerycountymd.gov. th on his own initiative, e-mailed us good news, For the 24 Annual Amateur Photography Contest, photos of County not e-mailed us bad news and not e-mailed us locations or residents are judged on effective composition, originality, good news. This inconsistency has remade the interest and relevance of the subject matter, and technique. Categories include Montgomery County by day or by night, County landmarks, time leading up to the scan stressful again, people, and people at work. There is also an optional youth category for because now we don’t know what not hearing aspiring photographers age 18 and younger who wish to be judged only Find us on Facebook from the oncologist might mean; heck, it might against their peers. Applications due by June 30. Visit mean nothing, it just might just be that he’s on www.montgormerycountymd.gov. vacation (as was the actual case one time and it Reservations for Carderock Picnic Pavilion and Marsden Tract and become a fan! was no one’s responsibility to inform us of any- Group Campsites are now available online. Visit www.recreation.gov. thing so no one did). Of course, we didn’t Master Gardener Plant Clinics. Montgomery County Master Gardeners know, so naturally we went negative thinking it are available to answer gardening questions at 14 walk-in plant clinics. www.Facebook.com/ was bad news. Bring plant and insect samples, garden problems and questions. connectionnewspapers Similar to the CT scan results meaning/not ❖ Bethesda: Saturdays, April-Sept., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Davis Library, 6400 meaning, this is not exactly two halves making a Democracy Blvd. whole, this is more like eight quarters making ❖ Chevy Chase: Saturdays, April-Sept., 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at Audubon Naturalist Society, 8940 Jones Mill Road up two different wholes. Unfortunately, easy is ❖ the last thing it has become, when it’s the first Gaithersburg: Saturdays, April-Sept., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Gaithersburg thing it needs to be. Cancer is tough enough on Library, 18330 Montgomery Village Ave. ❖ Gaithersburg/Darnestown: Saturdays, May-Sept., 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. at Quince its own. It doesn’t need any help. 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Bill 60-14 enables workers to earn up to seven days paid leave per year for health reasons or do- mestic abuse. The bill will take effect on Oct. 1, 2016, Cautions About for most employees. Lyme Disease County health officials urge residents to learn about Nominations Sought Lyme disease and how to protect themselves when they are outdoors. For Arts and Lyme disease is an illness caused by the Borrellia Burgdorferi bacteria and is caused by the bite of a Humanities Awards tick infected with the bacteria. Lyme disease was first Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett is recognized in Lyme, Conn. in 1975 and is most preva- seeking nominations for the annual County lent in the Northeast and upper Midwest areas of the Executive’s Excellence in the Arts and Humanities United States. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control Awards to be presented at a special ceremony on and Prevention reported 27,203 cases of Lyme dis- Monday, Oct. 26. ease in 2013. Maryland reported 1,198 cases in 2013 Now in its 14th year, the Executive’s Awards are and Montgomery County had 86 reported cases of conferred on individual artists, scholars, organiza- Lyme disease that same year. tions and cultural patrons. The following recogni- Symptoms of Lyme disease may include headache, tions will be presented: the Education Award, Com- fever, muscle and joint aches, fatigue and a rash of- munity Award, Volunteer Award, Outstanding Art- ten characterized by a distinctive “bull’s-eye” rash. If ist or Scholar Award, Business or Individual Patron left untreated, Lyme disease can progress to more Photo by Harvey Levine/The Alm Award and Emerging Leader Award. serious problems, including joint and muscle swell- Members of the community are invited to nomi- ing and heart disease. nate an individual or group worthy of an award. The The best defense against Lyme disease is to protect deadline for nominations is July 31. against tick bites. Ticks do not jump or fly onto hu- mans, but wait on low vegetation and attach them- selves to hosts (mice, deer, humans) as they walk by. ‘Summer of Safety’ The following steps will help protect against Lyme disease: Offers Advice ❖ Avoid tick-infested areas such as tall grass and Montgomery County has launched “Summer of dense vegetation. Safety,” an educational social media and online re- ❖ Walk in the center of mowed trails to avoid brush-

anac source of safety and prevention information targeted ing against vegetation. to the summer season. ❖ Keep grass cut and underbrush thinned in yards. ❖ Bethesda Big Train infielder Zach Kirtley was se- The Summer of Safety campaign provides safety Follow directions carefully if chemicals are used lected as a 2015 Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball information to the public throughout the summer for tick control or hire a professional. ❖ League all-star. months via social media channels, a county webpage Eliminate the living places of small rodents. and community outreach events and activities. Daily ❖ Wear light-colored clothing so that ticks are easier safety message tweets using “#MoCoSafety” are sent to see and remove. Big Train in First Place from the Montgomery County and other county de- ❖ Tuck pant legs into socks and boots. Wear long- partments’ twitter feeds to alert followers to new sleeved shirts buttoned at the wrist. Tuck shirts into safety information added to the Summer of Safety pants to keep ticks on the outside of clothing. At All-Star Break webpage through Aug. 30. Those without access to, ❖ Conduct tick checks on yourself, your children he Bethesda Big Train day, July 15 at Shirley Povich or whose preference is not to use social media, can and your pets every four to six hours for several days entered the 2015 Cal Field in Bethesda. sign up on the Summer of Safety webpage after you have been in a tick infested area. T ❖ Ripken Collegiate Nine Big Train players were www.montgomerycountymd.gov/summersafety for Apply tick repellent to areas of the body and Baseball League all-star break listed on the South all-star ros- weekly email delivery of the safety tips. clothing that may come in contact with grass and with a 23-9 record, leading the ter as of Tuesday: Harrison The goal of the campaign is to improve safety by brush. Repellents include those containing up to 50 South division by 4 1/2 games Crawford (third base); Justin raising awareness about common summertime risks percent DEET for adults or less than 30 percent for over the Vienna River Dogs. Morris (catcher); Zach Kirtley and provide a county-unified information resource children. A repellent/pesticide containing 0.5 percent Bethesda split a double- (middle infielder); Logan Farrar for ways to reduce those risks and prevent hazards. permethrin may be applied to clothing, but should header with the Herndon (outfielder); Cody Brown (out- Summer is a time when children and adults en- not be used on skin. Braves on Monday, dropping fielder); Chris Lewis (out- gage in biking, swimming, playing, grilling, hiking ❖ Follow directions carefully and do not overuse the first game 2-1, while bounc- fielder); Walker Sheller and traveling. The campaign includes safety tips, repellents. Some tick repellents can cause toxic or ing back to win the second, 7- (pitcher); Drew Strotman videos, quizzes and other resources to educate the allergic reactions. 2. Tim Yandel went 3-for-4 with (pitcher); and Yandel (pitcher). public about staying safe while enjoying fun, sum- ❖ Ask your veterinarian to recommend tick con- a home run and two RBIs for Entering Tuesday’s action, mertime activities. trol methods for your pets. Animals can get Lyme the Big Train in Game 2. Lewis led the league with 25 The tips focus on safety issues related to pedestri- disease but they do not transmit these diseases to The all-star game is sched- RBIs and was tied for the league ans, swimming pool use, summer storms, picnics and humans. However, pets can bring ticks into the house. uled for 7:30 p.m. on Wednes- lead with four home runs. cook-outs, preventing Lyme disease, life-saving For more information about Lyme disease, go to methods such as CPR and other topics. Every Mon- www.montgomerycountymd.gov/lymedisease. Your Home…Your Neighborhood…Your Newspaper

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